Keep the party going all week long.
Pack in some final holiday fun with Dear San Francisco and an aquarium snow day before you ring in the new year. For recovery, a spread of brunches around the Bay will usher you into the weekend. Keep the good times going on New Year’s Day at a free downtown party, then follow up by indulging in yoga, sound baths, do-gooding, and a screening of Sundance short films.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Have what she’s having and pay homage to Rob Reiner at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
Raise a glass to National Bloody Mary Day at Astra at the St. Regis San Francisco.
Jump right back into the festivities at a free party downtown.
Support local artists and celebrate art at a gallery show and dance party.
Happy new year!
Take stock of 2025 with a New Year’s reflective writing session, complete with prompts and tea; Monday, 3pm to 4pm. // Glen Park Library, 2825 Diamond St. (Glen Park); details at sfpl.org
Have what she’s having and pay homage to Rob Reiner with a cozy showing of When Harry Met Sally; Monday at 3:50pm, 7pm, and 10:10pm. // Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 2550 Mission St. (Mission); tickets at drafthouse.com
Get the party started early and head to Pier 80 to see Skrillex and Four Tet; Monday at 6pm. // Pier 80 Warehouse, 401 Cesar Chavez St. (Dogpatch); tickets at axs.com
Catch the final holiday show of Dear San Francisco. The high-energy performance blends acrobatics, storytelling, live music, and spoken word with a little extra holiday cheer; Tuesday at 2pm and 7:30pm. // Club Fugazi, 678 Green St. (Russian Hill); tickets at clubfugazisf.com
Experience a snow day in SF when the Aquarium of the Bay brings some fresh powder for the river otters to play; Tuesday, 10am to 5pm. // Aquarium of the Bay, Pier 39 (Fisherman’s Wharf); tickets at aquariumofthebay.org
Ring in 2026 at these places to dine and dance.
Have a last laugh with some improv. The BATS Improv crew presents Plot Twist, an anything-goes show with NYE at the center; Wednesday, 8pm to 10pm. // Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture, 2 Marina Blvd. (Marina); tickets at gopassage.com
Take tradition a different route with a midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Show; Wednesday at 11:30pm. // Balboa Theatre, 3630 Balboa St. (Outer Richmond); tickets at veezi.com
Start the new year poolside and choose from a hangover-curing or resolution-friendly healthy breakfast—mimosas optional; Thursday at 10am. // Flamingo Resort, 2777 4th St. (Santa Rosa); details at eventbrite.com
Treat yourself to a post-party feast at Spruce with a prix fixe menu full of sweet and savory options; Thursday at 11am. // Spruce, 3640 Sacramento St. (Presidio Heights); reservations at sprucesf.com
Reset and revive at a “recovery brunch” full of comfort food classics, morning after cocktails, and fresh air; Thursday, 11am to 2pm. // Valley Goat, 1100 N Mathilda Ave. (Sunnyvale); reservations at sevenrooms.com
Raise a glass to National Bloody Mary Day. Elevate your breakfast with an inventive lineup of Bloodys from the “Golden Gate Mary” to the New York-inspired “Red Snapper.” Thursday at 6:30am. // Astra, The St. Regis San Francisco, 125 3rd St. (SoMa); reservations at opentable.com
Jump right back into the festivities at a free party downtown. First Thursdays return in epic proportions with more fashion, DJs, drag, art, and live performances; Thursday, 5pm to 10pm. // 2nd St. between Market St. and Howard St. (SoMa); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Laugh it off with the Cheaper Than Therapy crew for a night of no-frills stand-up comedy; Friday at 8pm and 10pm. // Cheaper Than Therapy, 533 Sutter St. (TenderNob); tickets at eventbrite.com
Chow down on fried chicken with a side of happy hour cocktails, live music, and brilliant Bay views; Fridays at 3:30pm. // Sens, 4 Embarcadero Ctr. (Embarcadero); reservations at opentable.com
Start off 2026 doing good by joining a volunteer cleanup crew to help beautify Blue Heron Lake; Saturday, 10am to 12pm. // Blue Heron Lake, (Golden Gate Park); register at eventbrite.com
Become a better drinker and bartender with a hands-on class on the core formulas, tools, and techniques to make and appreciate great cocktails; Saturday, 12pm to 2pm. // Elixir, 3200 16th St. (Upper Market); register at eventbrite.com
Support local artists and celebrate art at a gallery show opening with Redgrove Group and follow-up dance party; Saturday, 6pm to 11am. // The Faight Collective, 473A Haight St. (Lower Haight); tickets at eventbrite.com
Restart the party at Chotto Matte’s Terraza brunch. Soak up stunning views and DJ-fueled vibes over a boozy brunch with a Nikkei twist; Saturday and Sunday at 11am. // Chotto Matte, 50 O'Farrell St. (Union Square); reservations at chotto-matte.com
Welcome the new year at a full moon and cacao ceremony centered on heart-opening, intention-setting, and sacred sound; Saturday, 7pm to 9pm. // Haum, 2973 16th St., Flr. 5 (Mission); register at eventbrite.com
Salute to the sun (or Karl) at a “soul flow” yoga session on the beach; Sunday, 10:30am. // Baker Beach (Presidio); register at eventbrite.com
See what won the screens at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour, where the festival’s smallest hits make their way to the Roxie; Sunday at 8:30pm. // Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St. (Mission); tickets at veezi.com
