BARTable This Weekend: Jan. 16–19
Cheer on the Cal Bears this weekend at Haas Pavilion. Photo courtesy of Cal Athletics.
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This weekend, enjoy ice skating at Walnut Creek on Ice. Photo courtesy of Walnut Creek.
College Basketball: University of California, Berkeley v. North Carolina
Jan. 17 | Downtown Berkeley
1 p.m. | 115 Haas Pavilion
Watch the Golden Bears as they take on North Carolina this weekend at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley. The arena is just 0.4 miles from Downtown Berkeley.
Living Jazz Presents “In the Name of Love”
Jan. 17 | 19th St/Oakland
6 p.m. | 2025 Broadway
Join the tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at this moving event featuring the music of Sly & The Family Stone at the Paramount Theatre. It’s the 22nd anniversary of Oakland’s largest civic and cultural event, and it’s only steps from 19th St/Oakland.
It’s the last weekend to take a spin on the ice in San Francisco’s Union Square. In addition to hour-long sessions every 90 minutes, check out the following fun events:
- Free Learn to Skate lessons presented by Kaiser Permanente, Saturdays and Sundays, 8–9 a.m.
- Classical Sundays presented by KDFC, Sundays, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
- Flashback Fridays presented by Classic Hits 103.7 featuring sounds of the ‘80s, January 16, 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square is just 0.3 miles from Montgomery St or 0.2 miles from Powell St in the heart of downtown San Francisco.
Through Jan. 25 | Embarcadero
10 a.m.-11 p.m. | Pier 15 Embarcadero at Green St.
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!
Join the celebration at the MLK Jr. Day Music Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens. Photo courtesy of DoTheBay.
Lunar New Year Lion Dancing Festival at 16 SF Libraries
Jan. 17 | Multiple
10:15 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Multiple
Ring in the Lunar New Year with vibrant lion dance performances held at library branches across San Francisco. These family-friendly events celebrate tradition, community, and good fortune with music, movement, and plenty of color.
“Civic Symphony” Free Concerts
Jan. 18 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
3 p.m. | 401 Van Ness Ave.
Enjoy a free afternoon concert featuring classical and contemporary works performed by the Civic Symphony at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. The program is enjoyable for all ages and is only 0.4 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
MLK 2026 Commemorative Transportation
Jan. 19 | Multiple
8:30 a.m.–7 p.m. | Multiple
Ride Caltrain and BART for free to attend Martin Luther King Day celebrations honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The special service makes it easier to join community events, performances, and speakers throughout the day at multiple BARTable locations.
MLK Jr. Day Music Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens
Jan. 19 | Montgomery St
1–3:30 p.m. | 773 Mission St.
This free outdoor festival features live music, cultural performances and community programming in celebration of MLK Day. Bring a blanket and enjoy an afternoon of music in the heart of downtown San Francisco, just 0.3 miles from Montgomery St.
MoAD Free Museum Day on MLK Day
Jan. 19 | Montgomery St
11 a.m.–5 p.m. | 685 Mission St.
Celebrate MLK Day with free admission to the Museum of the African Diaspora, featuring exhibitions focused on Black culture, history and global influence. Visitors can explore galleries, installations and special programming throughout the day, just 0.2 miles from Montgomery St.
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Don't miss the Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour. Photo courtesy of SF Station.
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons at Oakland Rotunda
Jan. 17 | 12th St/Oakland City Center
8:45 p.m. | 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Experience the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons reimagined by a live string ensemble in a candlelit setting. The Oakland Rotunda provides a dramatic backdrop for this intimate and atmospheric concert, and it’s just steps from 12th St/Oakland City Center.
Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center
Jan. 17 & 19 | Powell St or 16th St Mission
8 p.m. | 1 Warriors Way
The Golden State Warriors take on the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night and the Miami Heat on Sunday. Enjoy the game(s)! Take BART to Powell St or 16th St Mission, then walk or take Muni to Chase Center to catch the show.
The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour
Through Jan. 18 | Powell St or 16th St Mission
3 p.m. | 1 Warriors Way
Celebrate a century of basketball entertainment with the Harlem Globetrotters’ high-energy, family-friendly show. Expect jaw-dropping tricks, comedy and audience interaction at the Chase Center. Take BART to Powell St or 16th St Mission and walk or hop on Muni to the Chase Center to catch the show.
San Francisco Art Week
Through Jan. 25 | Multiple
Times vary | Multiple
San Francisco Art Week brings together galleries, museums and pop-up exhibitions throughout San Francisco. You’ll find special openings, talks and events highlighting work by established and emerging Bay Area artists at multiple BARTable locations. Find the full list of participants here.
“The Book of Mormon” at the Orpheum Theatre
Through Feb. 1 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Times vary | 1192 Market St.
The Tony Award–winning musical comedy delivers outrageous humor, unforgettable songs and sharp satire. It’s a must-see Broadway favorite now playing in San Francisco for a limited run at the Orpheum Theatre, just a few steps from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
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