BARTable This Weekend: February 5-7
Dennis Watkins, third-generation master-magician, will knock your socks off in his virtual show. Photo courtesy of denniswatkins.net.
It's the first weekend in February, so you know what that means... Super Sunday is here! Don't fret, if you're not a football fan, we've still got you covered with stories, music, magic, a circus and plenty of laughter.
Take an audio adventure in and around Berkeley with 10 writers as presented by Berkeley Rep. Image courtesy of Berkeley Rep.
SFJAZZ “Friday’s at Five” with Christian McBride’s New Jawn | Virtual
Six-time GRAMMY® Award-winner, Christian McBride, streams this week in the SFJAZZ weekly series “Fridays at Five”. This performance, filmed in September 2016, was the West Coast debut of his exciting “New Jawn” project – a quartet named in reference to the uniquely Philadelphian slang for a person, place, or thing imbued with undeniable hipness and soul. Comprised of some of the most forward-thinking jazz artists on the scene, you’ll find yourself immersed in this set. Virtual streaming begins at 5pm with memberships available for viewing.
Place/Settings: Berkeley at Berkeley Rep | Virtual
Stories surround us, whether we can see them or not. Ten revered writers with deep ties to Berkeley – including Eisa Davis, Philip Kan Gotanda, Daniel Handler, Aya de León, Adam Mansbach, Richard Montoya, Itamar Moses, Kamala Parks (BART’s own!), Sarah Ruhl, and Sean San José – have all crafted short stories around a place or a setting within the city that is significant to them. Join them as they take you on an aural adventure from Leopold’s Records to Tilden Park, BART stations to cafes. You will also receive, via snail mail, a physical map (or a digital version if you’d like to save a tree) of the locations illustrated by a New Yorker cartoonist, lifting you out of the virtual realm and inviting you to explore the past hidden beneath the present! Audio stories available now - tickets just $10!
Omnium: A Bold New Circus | Virtual
A Bold New Circus transports the audience into a world of wonder, inspiring all with extraordinary feats of human accomplishment and the astounding potential of the human spirit. Experience the stars of international circus, from all four corners of the globe as they perform jaw dropping spectacles. Take in the sights and sounds of this truly amazing show from your own home. Tickets cost $25 with multiple options to view throughout the week and weekend.
3 Doors Down – 3 X Live: The Better Life 20th Anniversary Show | Virtual
3 Doors Down is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their multi-platinum debut album “The Better Life” with three opportunities to watch them live from your living room as they perform from Nashville with the first on Friday, Feb. 5 at 6pm PST. After a year on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the band is excited to be together to play the album in its entirety with a few surprises mixed in. Tickets are $20 for the live stream and will be available for on-demand streaming for 48-hours from show start time. Look forward to a rocking good time!
Dennis Watkins: The Magic Parlour | Virtual
Hailed by the Chicago Sun-Times as “Chicago’s Official Magic Man”, Dennis Watkins has taken his intimate Magic Parlour to the virtual world and into our homes for a magical experience on Friday and Saturday evenings at 6pm PST. As a third-generation world-class magician, he continues the legacy of bringing magic and a sense of wonder, creating awe and taking us back to what it felt like to be a kid. Tickets run $49 per household. Please keep in mind that these shows are engineered for an adult audience.
“HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail or Tiki Bar Night | Secret SF and Oakland locations
After a brief hiatus, they’re back! Get ready for a “HellaSecret” comedy show in San Francisco or Oakland. A brought-back series of pop-up (and socially distanced) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots around each City. A venue will be taken over and you’ll receive an email with the secret location the morning of the show. Enjoy 70+ minutes of comedy from comics with credits that include Cobbs, Punchline, SF Sketchfest, NBC, Outside Lands and more. Required tickets run $15-20 and are available for two shows Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets for San Francisco can be purchased here and for Oakland here. 21+ only.
Visit the Farmer's Market this Saturday for fresh foods and flowers. Photo courtesy of Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market.
Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market | In-person
The weather calls for full sun in San Francisco on Saturday which is a good excuse to go. An even better excuse to go is to visit the Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market that runs around the exterior of the building from 8am to 2pm. The market is widely acclaimed for both the quality and diversity of its fresh farm products, and artisan and prepared foods. Some of San Francisco’s best chefs, and most famous farmers, can be seen at the market that is known as one of the top markets in the country. While you’re there, pop inside the Ferry Building to grab a coffee at Blue Bottle and a tidbit to go with it at one of the resident vendors – you won’t be sorry you did!
Black Laughs Matter Comedy Show | Virtual
Laughter is truly the best medicine so immerse yourself and support Black comics as they come together for "Black Laughs Matter," an online comedy show live from San Francisco hosted by comedian and actor Terry Dorsey. The show begins at 8pm and is free with donations welcomed. Tune in for some feel-good chuckles.
Grab your favorite snacks and watch Super Bowl LV on Sunday. Photo courtesy of the NFL.
Superbowl: Tampa Bay v. Kansas City | TV or stream
After an NFL season like no other, the Super Bowl is here. True to form by what the pandemic has dished out all year, it’s given us a surprising (or unsurprising) matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers v. the Kansas City Chiefs (or Brady v. Mahomes). The big strength-on-strength event begins at 3:30pm on “Super Sunday”. Watch as CBS airs (and look for the fun-mercials).
Live Comedy on Zoom | Virtual
After football is over and you just need a little giggle or two to end the evening, tune into SF Comedy Showcase on Zoom with co-presenters, Ronn Vigh and Drew Harmon. New comedians hit the virtual stage every Sunday, as seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and more! Free RSVP’s are required with donations accepted for the performing comedians.
San Jose Berryessa Flea Market | Multiple dates
The San Jose Berryessa Flea Market is steps from our Berryessa/North San José Station. The Flea Market is a not-to-be-missed San Jose tradition where "one person's junk is another person's treasure." With over 120 acres of shopping, activities, and food vendors, there's bound to be fun around every corner. The market is currently open from Wednesday, Friday-Sunday, 8am-5pm. Walk-in admission is $2-3 depending on which day you go, and the entrance is located near Garden at the Flea and the East Lot.
SF Symphony "Throughline" | Virtual
“Throughline: San Francisco Symphony-From Hall to Home” originally aired on KQED in November and is now streaming worldwide for on-demand viewing. The vibrant program includes music by Ellen Reid, John Adams, Kev Choice, and Ludwig van Beethoven written specifically for digital medium and filmed in locations around the world, grounded with a local focus. Streaming is free so, kick back, relax and enjoy the sounds and sights this beautiful piece has to offer.
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