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What’s Breaking Hot in San Francisco This Week?
Open for all the TOP hits you can’t miss!
Next In SF Team
January 30, 2025
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San Francisco is so back, and the sheer number of events is overwhelming. But most events aren't great.
We’ve curated a list of the best events to make your week unforgettable.
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What Are The Hottest Happenings in San Francisco This Week?
Check each category to find the events that fit your vibe!
Family 🧑🧑🧒🧒
Old Town Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt
Challenge your family to a Sherlock Holmes city adventure where you have all the fun cracking riddles and puzzles and strolling through the historic Old Town of Philadelphia.
📅 Date: Jan 29th - Jan 31
⏰ Time: Varies (1pm - 7pm for different sessions)
📍 Location: 1485 Haight Street San Francisco, CA 94117, United States
Volunteer Friday Family Night
If you’re looking to have some family time with other families volunteering and helping others, then this is your best bet.
📅 Date: Friday, Jan 31
⏰ Time: 4-6:30pm
📍 Location: Family Connections Centers • Excelsior
5016 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94122 United States
Arts 🎭
The State: “A Holiday Hubbub at Porcupine Corners” Live Read
Get a unique performance that promises laughter and entertainment as the troupe brings their story to life on stage.
📅 Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon Street San Francisco, CA 94123 United State
Drunk Theatre: The Wildest Improv Comedy Show
Imagine a comedian taking five shots of whiskey and then performing an improvised play with sober actors. That's the unpredictable fun of Drunk Theatre!
Every show is different, filled with unexpected laughs and spontaneous humor.
📅 Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: The Lost Church, 988 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA
If I Give You My Sorrows: A Dance Performance
Watch a beautiful and emotional dance performance that shares the stories of women in prison. This is a powerful mix of art and storytelling.
📅 Date: Jan 31 - Feb 2
⏰ Time: 6-8PM
📍 Location: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA), 701 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Dating: Find your Valentine! 💕
Thursday Labyrinth
Step into a live dating maze with 150 singles for a fun night out at Labyrinth Bar & Kitchen in Downtown San Jose.
📅 Date: Thursday 30th, January, 2025.
⏰ Time: 7PM
📍 Location: Labyrinth Bar & Kitchen, San Francisco
Blind Date Matchmaking
Brave enough to let someone else pick your match? Step into the unknown and leave with a new story, or maybe a new partner.
📅 Date: Saturday, Feb 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 8 AM
📍 Location: San Francisco
How to Get a Second Husband
Join comedian Jackie Johnson for her one-woman show as she shares her humorous take on finding love again after divorce.
📅 Date: Sunday, February 2 · 3
⏰ Time: 4:15PM PST
📍 Location: The Lost Church
988 Columbus Avenue San Francisco, CA 94133 United State
Music & Concerts 🎶
Judge John Hodgman concert for all ages.
John Hodgman is bringing his hilarious “fake court cases” to SF. Get ready for a comedy show like no other.
📅 Date: Sunday, February 2
⏰ Time: 7-8:30PM
📍 Location: Marines' Memorial Theatre 609 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94102 United States
A Choral Tapestry
This concert is a beautiful mix of voices and songs that celebrate community, connection, and harmony.
📅 Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2515 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA
Raves & Nightlife 🎧
Lunar New Year Party
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in style with music, performances, and vibrant festivities.
📅 Date: Saturday, February 1
⏰ Time: 8pm PST. Doors at 8pm
📍 Location: SF Chinatown: Red's Place & Lion's Den Lounge and Bar; 57 Wentworth Place San Francisco, CA 94108 United States
A quick one; the last 3 years sold out fast, so if you want to get a spot, get your tickets now!
Excision Live
Bass so loud it shakes your soul. Excision is back and ready to blow the roof off SF.
📅 Date: Fri Jan 31, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
Quick insider tip: pick the lowest ticket price; they offer the same concert experience!
Outdoor 🌲
- Sports
🏀 College Basketball Showdown: Stanford vs. Pittsburgh
🔥 Don’t miss the chance to cheer, chant, and be part of the action.
⏰ 📅 Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Maples Pavilion, Stanford, CA
San Francisco Dons Women's Basketball vs. Loyola Marymount Lions
Experience the thrill of college basketball right here in the city as San Francisco Dons take on the Loyola Marymount Lions
📅 Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: War Memorial Gym, 2335 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA
- Wellness and Fitness Retreats 🧘
🧘 Yoga 101 – Perfect for Beginners!
Learn simple stretches, breathing techniques, and easy moves to help you feel calm, strong, and refreshed. It’s Free!
📅 Date: Sunday, February 2
⏰ Time: 2:45 - 4pm PST
📍 Location: Yoga Flow SF - Ocean
385 Ashton Avenue San Francisco, CA 94112 United States
- Spiritual & Mindfulness
🌿 3-Day Somatic Healing & Sacred Plant Medicine Retreat
Escape the noise and reconnect with yourself at this 3-day healing retreat.
In this event, you’ll release stress, reset your energy, and deepen your self-awareness.
📅 Date: January 31 · 2pm - February 2
⏰ Time: 12pm PST
📍 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA San Francisco, CA United States
🧘♂️ 30-Minute Lunchtime Guided Meditation
Take a break from your busy day and clear your mind with this quick, guided meditation.
In just 30 minutes, you’ll feel calmer, more focused, and refreshed.
📅 Date: Wednesday, January 29- 31, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Kadampa Meditation Center SF
3324 17th Street San Francisco, CA 94110 United State
- Adventures
🏛️ Billionaires’ Row & Palace of Fine Arts Walking Tour
Take a stroll through San Francisco’s most luxurious neighborhood and see how the city’s elite live.
If you love architecture, history, and hidden gems, this walk is for you!
📅 Date: Choose dates between Jan 29 - Feb 2, 2025
⏰ Time 12PM
📍 Location: 2355 Scott Street San Francisco, CA 94115 United State
🗺️ Awesome Scavenger Hunt – Belvedere Tiburon Treasure Trove
Turn your day into an adventure-filled treasure hunt as you tour the city!
This event lets you solve clues, discover new spots, and have fun while doing it.
📅 Date: Choose date between Jan 29 - Feb 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 8AM
📍 Location: Belvedere & Tiburon, CA (Starting point shared after RSVP)
🏞️ Hidden Stairways of San Francisco Walking Tour
San Francisco is full of secret staircases, colorful murals, and breathtaking views, you just have to know where to look!
This event is perfect for locals and visitors who love a little adventure!
📅 Date: Tuesday Feb 4
⏰ Time: 10:30 to 12:30 PST
📍 Location: 850 Judah St
850 Judah Street San Francisco, CA 94122 United States
Tech & Professional Events 💻
GigaParty
Celebrate innovation with good food, better drinks, and the best people in tech.
📅 Date: Friday, January 31
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM PST
📍 Location: Temple Nightclub San Francisco
San Francisco, California
The Women Tech Meetup
Something extra for the ladies! Build connections, exchange ideas, and maybe find your next big opportunity to kick off the year strong
📅 Date: Thursday, January 30
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PST
📍Location: San Francisco, California (You have to register to See Address)
Volunteer and Charity Events
🌸 Volunteer at Bloom Shaboom 2025 – Make a Difference!
Spend the day giving back, meeting great people, and supporting an amazing cause.
📅 Date: Check the link for details
⏰ Time: Check the link for details
📍 Location: Family Connections Centers • Portola
2565 San Bruno Avenue San Francisco, CA 94134 United States
🍽️ The City Eats – Volunteer to Feed Those in Need
Help bring hot meals and hope to those who need it most. The City Eats is a volunteer-driven event where you’ll work alongside others to prepare and serve meals for the homeless community in San Francisco. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is it.
📅 Date: Saturday, February 1
⏰ Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm PST
📍 Location: CityTeam San Francisco
164 6th Street San Francisco, CA 94103United States
🌿 Fort Miley Cleanup & Workday – Give Back to Nature!
Spend the day outdoors helping restore and clean up Fort Miley while enjoying fresh air and great company.
📅 Date: Thursday, January 30
⏰ Time: 10am - 12pm PST
📍 Location: Battery. Chester San Francisco, CA 94121 United States
The city’s magic is yours to enjoy! Go make stories worth sharing and let us know which events you’re going to! ✨
See you next time,
Next in SF.