Arts abound around the Bay.
Before the big finale of Superbowl Sunday, get inspired. Catch George Saunders and the MoAD/SFMOMA collab, take an art walk in Mill Valley or the Castro, or witness electrifying performances from the Oakland Theater Project and RAWdance. Gear up for the big game and make it your own, whether you want to go luxurious, chill, delicious, or queer.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Gather your fellow bookworms to see George Saunders in conversation over his new book, Vigil.
Get in the big game spirit at a four-day tailgating party in San Jose.
Celebrate Superbowl-style at Ghiradelli Square’s fan zone.
See the halftime show at Manny’s Super Gay Superbowl Watch Party.
Have a good one.
Destress on your lunch break at a free yoga session with Bay views; Monday, 12pm to 1pm. // Ferry Building, 1 Embarcadero (Embarcadero); register at outdoor-yoga.org
Gather your fellow bookworms to see George Saunders in conversation with Vendela Vida to celebrate Saunders’ new book Vigil; Monday at 7pm. // Calvary Presbyterian, 2515 Fillmore St. (Pacific Heights); tickets at bookpassage.com
See artist Robert Louthan’s We Are Here and other artistic works around town at Mill Valley’s First Tuesday Artwalk; reception on Tuesday, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. // Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto (Mill Valley); details at cityofmillvalley.gov
Start your Lunar New Year celebration when former Rich Table chef de cuisine Gizela Ho pops up at The Happy Crane to serve up an inspired menu; Wednesday at 5pm. // The Happy Crane, 451 Gough St. (Civic Center); reservations at opentable.com
Go to hell and get there dancing at a warm-up introduction party to Dante’s Inferno, an upcoming supper club and nightlife destination; Wednesday, 8pm to 1:30am. // 111 Minna, 111 Minna St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com
Snag some exclusive SF Superbowl merch at a pop-up featuring Bay Area brands Aaron De La Cruz, BLVCK SCVLE, and Nostalgia and their locally inspired designs; Thursday, 11am to 5pm. // The Pearl, 601 19th St. (Dogpatch); details at eventbrite.com
Play, sketch, and dance at OMCA’s Game Night. The museum is bringing together tunes from DJ Mark DiVita, figure drawing sessions with Sketchboard Co., and event curators Gold Beams for a night of community and creativity; Thursday, 5pm to 8pm. // Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St. (Oakland); tickets at museumca.org
Pick your party at Downtown First Thursdays. Austin Millz is headlining the Big Game edition, millennials and Gen Z DJs are battling it out on the dance floors, and a giant owl is hosting bingo; Thursday, 5pm to 10pm. // Natoma St. and 2nd St. (SoMa); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Experience The Mountaintop, Katori Hall’s electrifying reimagining of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final night from the Oakland Theater Project; Thursday through Sunday, February 15. // Flax Art & Design, 1501 Martin Luther King Jr. Way (Oakland); tickets at oaklandtheaterproject.org
Double dip SFMOMA and MoAD for a dual set of performances from poets and dancers that respond to powerful works at each museum; Thursday at 5:15pm and 6:45pm. // SFMOMA, 151 Third St. (SoMa) and MoAD, 685 Mission St. (SoMa); RSVP at sfmoma.org or moadsf.org
Taste the luxurious flavors of the Bay Area at a decadent, one-night-only collaboration between Hog Island Oyster Co, La Mar, and Michelin-starred Selby’s celebrating land and sea picks from caviar and crab to truffles and ribeye; Thursday at 6pm. // La Mar, Pier 1 ½ (Embarcadero); reservations at lamarcebicheria.com
See indie film flicks all week long at the San Francisco Independent Film Festival, showcasing more than 68 local and international films; Thursday through Sunday, February 15. // Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St. (Mission); tickets and schedule at sfindie2026.eventive.org
Get in the big game spirit at a four-day tailgating party in San Jose. Throughout the rest of the week, Santana Row will offer themed dishes, all-day happy hours, live entertainment, and photo ops for fans; Thursday through Sunday. // Santana Row, 377 Santana Row (San Jose); details at santanarow.com
Catch RAWdance’s new lineup of shows, including two new visually-striking ensemble works and a striking duet from co-artistic directors, Ryan T. Smith and Wendy Rein; Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm. // ODC Theater, 3153 17th St. (Mission); tickets at rawdance.org
Head out of town for some top-notch cioppino. Little River Inn’s annual dinner includes live music, a silent auction, and plenty of fresh seafood; Friday at 5pm and 7:30pm. // Little River Inn, 7901 CA-1 (Little River); tickets at littleriverinn.com
Stroll through the Castro for an open-air art walk with more than a dozen participating businesses; Friday, 5pm to 8pm. // MAG Galleries, 3931 18th St. (Castro); tickets at castroartwalk.com
Experience Napa in a full sensory experience at Lewis Cellar’s The Art of Taste, a five-course prix fixe menu highlighting local flavors and exclusive wines; Friday, 6pm to 8:30pm. // Lewis Cellars, 6320 Silverado Trail (Napa); reservations at exploretock.com
Feast on California’s best at the Family Style Food Festival, which is bringing together L.A. hotspots and local favorites like Hyphy Burger, Bodega, and Square Pie Guys for a Superbowl-inspired day of good eats; Saturday, 12pm to 8pm. // Oakland Arena, 7000 S Coliseum Way (Oakland); tickets at familystylefest.com
Get in the Superbowl spirit at Ghiradelli Square’s fan zone, where you can score free ice cream and goods from brands like Olipop, Fenty Beauty, and Béis; Saturday and Sunday, 12pm to 5pm. // Ghiradelli Square, 900 North Point (Fisherman’s Wharf); details on ghirardellisq.com
Grab your seats now for The Blake Works, an inventive three-part series from SF Ballet set to the haunting soundscape of James Blake; February 27th through March 8th. // War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at sfballet.org
Thank you to our partners at SF Ballet.
See what’s in your cards. Learn how to read tarot and develop your intuition with a guided workshop and personal tarot reading; Sunday at 11am. // The Sanctuary Beach Resort, 3295 Dunes Dr. (Marina); register at sanctuarybeachresort.com
Try some wardrobe DIY at a beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn to design and sew a one-of-a-kind shirt with fabric scraps; Sunday, 11am to 3pm. // SCRAP, 2150 Newcomb Ave. (Bayview); register at eventbrite.com
Pre-game with T-Pain and Sean Paul for a huge R&B and ribs warehouse party; Sunday at 3pm. // Pier 80 (Bayview); tickets at tixr.com
Watch queens compete for the ultimate title while noshing on a three-course brunch when The Flamingo Resort and Spa’s Drag Brunch Spectacular returns; Sunday, 11:30 am to 2:30pm. // The Flamingo Resort and Spa, 2777 4th St. (Santa Rosa); tickets at eventbrite.com
Ditch the beer for a Sonoma-style viewing party. Enjoy Gehricke wines and comfort food favorites as you catch the game on the big screen; Sunday, 3pm to 8pm. // Gehricke Tasting Room 32 Patten St. (Sonoma); reservations at gehrickewines.com
Stay for the halftime show at Manny’s Super Gay Superbowl Watch Party, where the play-by-play matters less than the party; Sunday, 3pm to 8pm. // Manny’s, 3092 16th St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com
Follow the game and the deals at Sunset Cantina’s Superbowl Sunday, where you can tailgate out front and grab a new special every quarter. // Sunset Cantina, 3414 Judah St. (Outer Sunset); reservations at resy.com
