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Our Partners’ Events
Come to Stuart’s Book Event TONIGHT!
1/20 | Koret Auditorium, SF Main Library | 100 Larkin St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free
Yeah, we can't believe the library is allowing Stuart in either. As the SFPL says, "Discover the city you love (and love to complain about) through the sharp, hilarious and heartfelt lens of writer and cultural instigator Stuart Schuffman —aka Broke-Ass Stuart—in conversation with Tayler Mehit.
Dating with Dhaya, feat. Love Tarot + Horoscope Lounge
2/12 | The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $24.38
Looking for love, cosmic insight, or just a hilarious night out? Dating with Dhaya is where comedy meets chemistry—and the stars just might align. Join award-winning comedian and storyteller Dhaya Lakshminarayanan for a one-of-a-kind dating game show full of laughs, unexpected connections, and a little celestial guidance just in time for Valentine’s Day.
This Week’s Events 1/20-1/26
Tuesday 1/20
SF Art Week
Now-1/25 | Various SF Galleries | San Francisco | 5 p.m. | Varies per Show
SF Art Week provides special opportunities to connect with diverse participants including art museums, galleries, non-profit organizations and creative spaces in new and meaningful ways.
Middle Aged Dad Jam Band
1/20 & 1/21 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $56.18
Middle aged dads Ken Marino and David Wain are professionals in the comedy world AND amateur musicians. First night is a 25th anniversary of "Wet Hot American Summer". Night two is a tribute to Billy Joel.
Wednesday 1/21
Mid Course Correction
1/21 | Kilowatt | 3160 16th St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | Free
Mid Course Correction is a rock and roll trio from the East Bay known for their piercing lyrics and catchy melodies, creating a nostalgic yet fresh sound that resonates with listeners.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie with Political Breakdown
1/21 | The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $18.67
Join Political Breakdown hosts Marisa Lagos and Scott Shafer for an in-depth, onstage conversation with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie as he marks his first year in office.
Thursday 1/22
ATRIUM - A Free Alternative Art Fair
1/22-1/25 | Minnesota Street Project | 1275 Minnesota St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free
Minnesota Street Project presents ATRIUM, a new free alternative art fair bringing together 20+ established and emerging contemporary art galleries rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Radiotopia Presents: The Memory Palace Live
1/22 | The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $30.10
Join Nate DiMeo, creator of the acclaimed podcast The Memory Palace, for a unique behind-the-scenes look at how historical storytelling is crafted—both creatively and structurally.
FOG Design+Art
1/22-1/25 | Fort Mason Center | 2 Marina Blvd, SF | 11 a.m. | $35-$100
A platform for contemporary design and art that shifts, morphs, and reveals itself through multiple forms and dimensions.
Friday 1/23
Fort Mason January Art Walk
1/23 | Fort Mason Center | 2 Marina Blvd, SF | 6 p.m. | Free
Fort Mason hosts a free art walk including Fort Mason Art, Long Now Foundation, Arion Press, Haines Gallery, Museo Italo Americano & more!
Thomas Lennon & Friends Sing The Smiths
1/23 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $56.18
SF Sketchfest favorite Thomas Lennon brings his regular collaborators The Sweet and Tender Hooligans to SF Sketchfest for a night of comedy and music featuring the songs and the lore of The Smiths.
San Francisco Bay Ferry Tides and Tunes
1/23 | San Francisco Ferry | Between Richmond & SF Ferry Building | 3:40 p.m.
Catch live performances onboard! On the 23rd, LOLAH’s music blends soulful vocals, heartfelt pop-rock, and feel-good energy that connects people in the moment.
Saturday 1/24
Unite to Fight the Far Right
1/24 | SF Main Library Steps | 100 Larkin St, SF | 12 p.m. | Free
Reproductive Justice SF announces their event, Unite to Fight the Far Right to protest the Walk for Life West Coast to show their participants and organizers that San Francisco is a sanctuary city for reproductive rights, bodily autonomy, and for people of all backgrounds and identities to have the right to live safely and authentically.
Celebrity Autobiography
1/24 & 1/25 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. | $60
Enjoy a night of non-stop laughter when outrageous celebrity memoirs are presented live on stage. With Pamela Adlon, Richard Kind, Ralph Macchio, Laraine Newman, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Cedric Yarbrough, and Jennifer Tilly.
Dayshift - 30+ Day Party San Francisco
1/24 | Temple | 540 Howard St, SF | 5 p.m. | $32.36+, 21+
Dance under disco balls, lose yourself in confetti showers. It’s the ultimate clubbing experience, but in the daylight—because great nights out don’t have to happen at night.
Sunday 1/25
LaRussell Live in Oakland!
1/25 | Crybaby | 928 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 1 p.m . Doors | $75+
The Bay’s LaRussell is playing in Oakland!
Wife Material with Sydney Kane
1/25 | Eclectic Box SF | 446 Valencia St, SF | 3 p.m. | $30.33
Desperate to figure out what wife material is, Sydney Kane signs up for a drug trial for a magical pill that will help transform her into the perfect wife. The only side effect? Being transported into a dramatic interpretation of her love life: a one-hour musical sitcom!
Monday 1/26
Chess Night
1/26 | Barebottle Brewery | 1525 Cortland Ave, SF | 5 p.m. | Free
Join us for a fun night of chess games and craft beer at Barebottle Brewery! All ages and levels are welcome.
Next Week’s Events 1/27-2/2
Tuesday 1/27
Battle of the Magicians
1/27 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $30.75, 18+
Six Magicians battle to the (magical) death in this no holds-barred showdown.
Wednesday 1/28
Profs & Pints San Francisco: A Global History of Psychedelics
1/28 | Bartlett Hall | 242 O’Farrell St, SF | 6 p.m. | $14.77+
In a talk that blends history, anthropology, religious studies, and archeology, J. Christian Greer will trace psychedelics’ journey from ancient ceremonial use to part of modern science and culture.
Thursday 1/29
Storytelling for Courage & Movement Building — Live Podcast Recording
1/29 | KALW Public Media | 220 Montgomery St, SF | 6:30 p.m. | Free - $23.18
Join us for a live recording of How We Build This, May Boeve's podcast about building social movements in a time of rising authoritarianism and shrinking rights.
Cece Carpio’s Tabi Tabi Po: Come Out with the Spirits! You Are Welcome Here Opening Reception
1/29 | SOMArts | 934 Brannan St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP - $10 Donation
Join us for the opening reception in celebration of Cece Carpio’s landmark solo exhibition. Through Indigenous oral traditions and narratives, both autobiographical and imagined, this exhibition highlights the power and necessity of storytelling.
Friday 1/30
The Edwardian Ball
1/30-1/31 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $50-$325
The Edwardian Ball is an elegant and whimsical celebration of art, music, theatre, fashion, technology, circus, and the beloved creations of the late, great author and illustrator Edward Gorey.
Matteo Mancuso
1/30 | The UC Theatre | 2036 University Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $43.20+
Matteo Mancuso, a guitar child prodigy, is known for adapting a quasi-flamenco/classical right-hand technique to the electric guitar and improvised solos without the use of a pick.
Saturday 1/31
2026 Lunar New Year Lion Dance Festival
1/31 | Various SF Libraries | San Francisco | Times Vary by Location | Free
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at 16 San Francisco Public Library branches with Lion Dance performances by the Jing Mo Athletic Association. Learn about Lunar New Year traditions, enjoy a spectacular martial arts demonstration, and touch a piece of lucky lettuce to start your year off right.
Friends of Perfection
1/31 | The Lab | 2948 16th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $17
Small Press Traffic presents Friends of Perfection, a poets theater experiment that pushes the collaborative chaos of poets theater to extremes: twelve writers, three co-directors, a sprawling cast, puppets, possession, and a turtle named Shell Theory.
Sunday 2/1
The Chain of Spirits - With Psychic Medium Tara Mantone
2/1 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 7 p.m. | $28.63
Tara Mantone is a Psychic Medium who discovered her gift at the young age of 9. With extensive training, mentorship and personal dedication, Tara was able to hone her gift and began reading and connecting people with their loved ones who have crossed over.
Monday 2/2
Super Bowl Opening Night
2/2 | San Jose Convention Center | 150 West San Carlos St, San Jose | 5 p.m.
Super Bowl Opening Night fueled by Gatorade is free. Fans will be able to cheer on their conference team, hear from players and coaches, and be part of the Super Bowl energy as it officially kicks off in the Bay Area.
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