Outgoers is a weekly column published in partnership with the event newsletter of the same name founded by Josh Constine. Each week, Outgoers texts readers a list of San Francisco events and activities worthy of their time. The Standard features those events, plus a few extra. Sign up for Outgoers by clicking this link (opens in new tab) on your phone.
Science Fair art show
Catch this group show of “artistic alchemy,” featuring works by 11 artists.
- Date and time
- Thursday, Feb. 6, 7 to 10 p.m.
Natoma Street fashion show
See models strut to music inspired by disco legend Diana Ross outside Natoma Cabana. The runway show starts at 7 p.m.
- Website
- Mario B. (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Thursday, Feb. 6, 5 to 9 p.m.
Downtown First Thursdays with DJ Rich Medina
Check out art exhibits, vendors, outdoor bars, and a huge stage for music and dance, with a headlining set by afrobeat legend Medina.
- Date and time
- Thursday, Feb. 6, 5 to 10 p.m.
Tectonic Threads clothing swap
Leave some clothes, take some clothes at this pay-it-forward swap at a warehouse gallery, with ticket proceeds going to fire relief.
- Website
- RSVP (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Friday, Feb. 7, 6 to 9 p.m.
SF Indie Film Fest
The Mission’s Roxie Theater and North Beach’s Vogue Theatre will screen 80 films from the Bay and beyond. On Thursday, there’s an after-party at Kilowatt for the Pavement documentary.
- Website
- Schedule (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Thursday, Feb. 6, through Tuesday, Feb. 18
Vocal Bath in a Golden Gate Park tunnel
Hear professional vocalists fill a dim tunnel with the music of Vivaldi, ancient Slavonic chants, and human soundscapes.
- Website
- RSVP (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Monday, Feb. 10, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Hearts After Dark benefit gala
The Conservatory at One Sansome hosts a night of live entertainment, cocktails, awards for SF institutions Willie Brown and GLIDE, and a set by Umami, the Giants’ resident DJ.
- Website
- Tickets (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Thursday, Feb. 6, 8:30 to 11 p.m.
Round the World dance performances
See lion dances for Lunar New Year and other performances from across the globe in Union Square.
- Date and time
- Saturday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lovers Lane block party
It’s a party in the Mission! Balmy Alley near 24th and Harrison shuts down for a day of music, art, street food, craft vendors, and kids’ activities.
- Date and time
- Saturday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Galentine’s Day brunch
This boozy party and street market will feature a sangria bar, live performances, costume contests, and tons of vendors.
- Website
- Tickets (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Saturday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fault Radio + Safariii Camp day party market
Hear two of the Bay’s top music collectives strut their best DJs alongside a craft market on Valencia.
- Date and time
- Saturday, Feb. 8, 4 to 9 p.m.
Out of Office live dance music rave
Danzhaus hosts a night of bass beats and live production, headlined by drum-pad wizard Kirby Bright.
- Website
- Tickets (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Saturday, Feb. 8, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
I Just Want to Dance
The ornate, intimate Madarae nightclub hosts a free show with rising SF hip-hop and afrobeat DJs, including Daghe and Bisi.
- Website
- Reserve (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Saturday, Feb. 8, 9 p.m. to late
Lonely Hearts Club arthouse dance party
The All Hands on Deck crew takes over an office and turns it into a party den featuring local heroes from the house and techno scene.
- Website
- Tickets (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Saturday, Feb. 8, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Free orchestra concert
Skip the Super Bowl and soak up some Beethoven and Brahms at the SF Civic Music Association’s free show at Herbst Theatre.
- Website
- RSVP (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Sunday, Feb. 9, 3 to 5 p.m.
Super Bowl parties
Want to cheer with lots of company? Check out watch parties on giant screens at Madarae, Southern Pacific Brewing, Kilowatt, BuzzWorks, Novela, Mayes, Underdogs, and other locations.
- Date and time
- Sunday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m.
‘Cowboy Bebop’ live
The legendary space Western anime film and its banging jazz soundtrack come alive in this multimedia experience led by the Bebop Bounty Big Brass Band.
- Website
- Tickets (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Monday, Feb. 10, 8 p.m.
Bill Gates interviewed by Dax Shepard
The Microsoft founder discusses his new memoir, “Source Code,” and its stories of how a nerdy kid changed everything.
- Website
- Tickets (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Tuesday, Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m.