BARTable This Weekend: Feb. 16-18

Last Updated On Feb. 12, 2024

Support small Black-owned businesses during the Black Creators Craft Market. Photo courtesy of the Ferry Building.

President's Day weekend in the Bay will be bustling with Lunar New Year and Black History Month celebrations! Spend your Saturday in the city at the Black Creators Craft Market, or surprise a special someone with a date to the SF Symphony. Whatever you do this weekend, make sure to take BART for a sustainable, simple and reliable ride. Are you hosting an event near a BART station? Visit this page to learn about "what is BARTable."

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road to wrestlemaniaSee your favorite wrestler this weekend during WWE Wrestlemania. Photo courtesy of Google Images.
 
Feb. 17 | Coliseum
7:30 p.m. | 7000 Coliseum Way

The legendary wrestling show WWE Road to WrestleMania will be at Oakland Arena this weekend. See all your favorite WWE Superstars, including The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Becky Lynch, and more. Take BART to the Coliseum, and the arena is 0.5 miles away.
 
"MJ: The Musical"
Through Feb. 25 | Powell St
Times Vary | 1192 Market St.

 
Michael Jackson is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, his unique and unparalleled artistry comes to San Francisco as "MJ," the multi-Tony Award-winning new musical centered around making the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. Take BART to Powell St and Orpheum Theatre is 0.6 miles away.
 
Through Mar. 10 | Powell St
Times Vary | 415 Geary St.

Sam loves Timmy, and Lucy loves Max, but the pressures of modern life leave them susceptible to the siren song of tech. Do our devices—tantalizingly incarnate in this funny, sexy, uncanny world premiere—really know us best? When Sam and Lucy’s parents make a shocking announcement, the family is forced to confront what distracts them from each other—the legacy they’ll leave behind. Catch the twisted tale by the American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T) at Toni Rembe Theater 0.3 miles from Powell St
 
Through Mar. 10 | Downtown Berkeley
Times Vary | 2081 Addison St.

A young Lenape woman, Jane Snake, returns to her ancestral homeland, Manahatta, to work as a securities trader on Wall Street – the once-walled street built by enslaved Africans to keep the Indigenous Lenape out. Set against the backdrop of the Occupy Wall Street movement and across time, Manahatta draws parallels between the forced removal, taxation and fiscal impact on Native Americans during the 2008 financial crisis and the 1626 Dutch purchase of the island of Manahatta/Manhattan. The Aurora Theatre Company presents this stunning performance 0.1 miles from Downtown Berkeley.
 
Through Mar. 17 | Montgomery
Times Vary | 24 Willie Mays Plaza
 
"KOOZA" is an innovative journey viewed through the perspective of The Innocent, an endearing yet naïve clown looking for his place in the world. A mystery item is delivered to The Innocent one day when he is flying his kite. Experience an electrifying show where larger-than-life characters meet daredevil acrobatics that will leave you on the edge of your seat!  Catch the show under the big top at Oracle Park, just 1.1 miles from Montgomery Station. Walk or hop on the Muni N line just above the station. 
 
Free Events
You needn’t pay a dime – or even a pretty penny! – to enjoy the breadth of the Bay Area’s offerings. Below you’ll find a roundup of free local events, including festivals, markets, museum admission-free days and more!
 

Ase Arts Website PhotosGet crafty with Ase Arts at their Manifestation Arts Journal Workshop. Photo courtesy of Ase Arts. 

Vinyasa Yoga at Salesforce Park
Feb. 16 | Embarcadero 
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | 425 Mission St.

Wind down on Friday afternoon with yoga in Salesforce Park. Fitness SF, a locally owned and operated gym in the Bay Area, hosts a free yoga class with a stunning view. The class will focus on alignment and flexibility with all levels encouraged to join. Take BART to Embarcadero and find the most peaceful part of your weekend just 0.3 miles away. 

Black Creators Craft Market
Feb. 17 | Embarcadero
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 1 Ferry Building


Black History Month celebrations continue in San Francisco at the Ferry Building this weekend. Hand-woven baskets, organic skincare and one-of-a-kind art are some of the magical finds at Black Creators Craft Market. The event will feature around 15 small businesses and special Black History Month craft activities. Take BART to Embarcadero and the market is 0.5 miles away.

Manifestation Art Journals Workshop
Feb. 17 | Glen Park
12 - 2 p.m. | 2825 Diamond St.

Dream your way into 2024 with a manifestation journal. Glen Park Library is hosting a free Manifestation Art Journal Workshop this Saturday, led by Ase Arts. Create a visual representation of the life you desire by mapping out your goals and intentions for the year. Take BART to the Glen Park and the library less than one block away.

Love the People Block Party
Feb. 18 | West Oakland
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | 831 Center St.

Hosted by the Women of the Black Panther Party, Love the People Block Party is a place for everyone to unite and celebrate Black culture. Dance to a live DJ, enjoy free food and bring the kids to enjoy face painting and other fun activities. Bask in Oakland's legacy at the historic mural house, and take some time to view the landmark's mini museum. Find your way to West Oakland BART and this historic block party will be 0.2 miles away.

New Events

New events have just arrived in the Bay Area! New shows, one-time events, unique workshops, annual events or anything that's just popped up on our radar. Learn more about what qualifies as "BARTable" or use hashtag #sfbartable for the chance to be featured!
 

OMCA Luna New Year CelebrationOakland Museum of California (OMCA) hosts a Lunar New Year Celebration in Oakland. Photo courtesy of OMCA.

Lunar New Year Symphony
Feb. 17 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
5 p.m. | 201 Van Ness Ave.


Continue celebrating the Year of the Dragon with the San Francisco Symphony during their annual Lunar New Year event at Davie's Symphony Hall. Enjoy a pre-show in the lobby that will have festive activations and entertainment. Then stick around for eight musical acts featuring modern and traditional music. Take BART Civic Center/UN Plaza and the show is 0.3 miles away.

OMCA Lunar New Year Celebration
Feb. 17 | Lake Merritt
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 1000 Oak Street

Gather at OMCA for their 23rd Annual Lunar New Year Celebration. Honor Lunar New Year traditions through family-friendly storytelling, performances, activities, and more. Uplift AAPI communities and explore the shared connections between cultures during this annual tradition. Ring in the Year of the Dragon in Oakland's historic Chinatown, 0.1 miles from the Lake Merritt Station.

Black Liberation Walking Tour
Feb. 17 | 12th St/Oakland City Center
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 633 8th St.


Travel through Oakland's rich history with The Black Liberation Walking Tour. This tour is a community-led cultural celebration of Oakland's Hoover-Foster neighborhood and its multi-generational Black history. Hear from long-time Oakland residents, learn about historical figures and discuss the realities of the Town today. Take BART to 12th St/Oakland City Center and reach the tour starting point, 0.5 miles away.

Paramount Theater Tour
Feb. 17 | 19th St/Oakland
10 a.m. | 2024 Broadway

Originally built in 1931, Paramount Theater has hosted some of the best shows in Oakland for nearly a century. Paramount is one of the finest remaining examples of Art Deco architectural design in the United States. Restored to its original splendor, meticulously maintained, and fully upgraded to modern technical standards, this historic landmark now serves as a venue for all the arts. Tour this Bay Area landmark to learn more about its impactful history after you exit BART at 19th St/Oakland and head 0.1 mile away.

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