Josh Constine

<em><a href="https://sfstandard.com/tag/outgoers/">Outgoers</a>&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/outgoers">this link</a>&nbsp;on your phone.</em>

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<p><em><a href="https://sfstandard.com/tag/outgoers/">Outgoers</a>&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/outgoers">this link</a>&nbsp;on your phone.</em></p>

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<a href="https://www.krmisfitcabaret.com/divine">Misfit Cabaret&#8217;s &#8216;Divine Decadence&#8217;</a>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-misfit-cabaret-s-divine-decadence"><a href="https://www.krmisfitcabaret.com/divine">Misfit Cabaret&#8217;s &#8216;Divine Decadence&#8217;</a></h2>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-misfit-cabaret-s-divine-decadence"><a href="https://www.krmisfitcabaret.com/divine">Misfit Cabaret's 'Divine Decadence'</a></h2>

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-misfit-cabaret-s-divine-decadence"><a href="https://www.krmisfitcabaret.com/divine">Misfit Cabaret&#8217;s &#8216;Divine Decadence&#8217;</a></h2>

This new variety show has burlesque, drag, acrobatics, aerials, and all manner of debauchery.

<p>This new variety show has burlesque, drag, acrobatics, aerials, and all manner of debauchery.</p>

Great American Music Hall, 859 O'Farrell St.

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<div class="wp-block-sf-standard-infobox"><ul><li><a href="https://www.krmisfitcabaret.com/divine">Tickets</a></li><li>Friday, Dec. 27, 8 p.m.</li><li><a href="https://maps.apple.com/?address=Great+American+Music+Hall%2C+859+O%27Farrell+St.">Great American Music Hall, 859 O'Farrell St.</a></li></ul></div>

<div class="wp-block-sf-standard-infobox"><ul><li><a href="https://www.krmisfitcabaret.com/divine">Tickets</a></li><li>Friday, Dec. 27, 8 p.m.</li><li><a href="https://maps.apple.com/?address=Great+American+Music+Hall%2C+859+O%27Farrell+St.">Great American Music Hall, 859 O&#8217;Farrell St.</a></li></ul></div>

<a href="https://ra.co/events/2054561">DJ Primo all-vinyl set</a>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dj-primo-all-vinyl-set"><a href="https://ra.co/events/2054561">DJ Primo all-vinyl set</a></h2>


The SF legend returns to blanket a wine bar in lush Italo disco and epic acid house.

<p>The SF legend returns to blanket a wine bar in lush Italo disco and epic acid house.</p>

<div class="wp-block-sf-standard-infobox"><ul><li><a href="https://ra.co/events/2054561">Bar Part Time</a></li><li>Friday, Dec. 27, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.</li><li><a href="https://maps.apple.com/?address=496+14th+St.">496 14th St.</a></li></ul></div>

<a href="https://www.axs.com/events/689777/flight-facilities-san-francisco-2-night-layover-tickets">Flight Facilities: Five Decades, Two Nights</a>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-flight-facilities-five-decades-two-nights"><a href="https://www.axs.com/events/689777/flight-facilities-san-francisco-2-night-layover-tickets">Flight Facilities: Five Decades, Two Nights</a></h2>


Remix masters Flight Facilities bring their house and disco sounds to the Regency Ballroom, where they&#8217;ll lead a journey from the &#8217;70s to&nbsp;today.

<p>Remix masters Flight Facilities bring their house and disco sounds to the Regency Ballroom, where they'll lead a journey from the '70s to&nbsp;today.</p>

<p>Remix masters Flight Facilities bring their house and disco sounds to the Regency Ballroom, where they&#8217;ll lead a journey from the &#8217;70s to&nbsp;today.</p>

https://www.axs.com/events/689777/flight-facilities-san-francisco-2-night-layover-tickets

Friday, Dec. 27, and Saturday, Dec. 28, 9 p.m.

<div class="wp-block-sf-standard-infobox"><ul><li><a href="https://www.axs.com/events/689777/flight-facilities-san-francisco-2-night-layover-tickets">Tickets</a></li><li>Friday, Dec. 27, and Saturday, Dec. 28, 9 p.m.</li><li><a href="https://maps.apple.com/?address=Regency+Ballroom%2C+1300+Van+Ness+Ave.">Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Ave.</a></li></ul></div>

<a href="https://ra.co/events/2041398">Chromeo DJ day party</a>


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Audio will open its skylights for electro funk superstars Chromeo, backed up by local hero Starfari.&nbsp;

<p>Audio will open its skylights for electro funk superstars Chromeo, backed up by local hero Starfari.&nbsp;</p>

Electronic-dance duo, Chromeo, perform on the stage of the Ship Yard tent on Sept. 30, 2023.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img height="1875" width="2500" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_4262.jpg?w=2500" alt="A crowd watches a live band on stage with two performers playing keyboards. Bright lights shine towards the audience, creating an energetic atmosphere." class="wp-image-206795"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Chromeo returns to SF for a pre-New Year&#8217;s Eve weekend party.</figcaption></figure>


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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_4262.jpg?w=2500" alt="A crowd watches a live band on stage with two performers playing keyboards. Bright lights shine towards the audience, creating an energetic atmosphere." class="wp-image-206795"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Chromeo returns to SF for a pre-New Year's Eve weekend party.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_4262.jpg?w=2500" alt="A crowd watches a live band on stage with two performers playing keyboards. Bright lights shine towards the audience, creating an energetic atmosphere." class="wp-image-206795"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Chromeo returns to SF for a pre-New Year&#8217;s Eve weekend party.</figcaption></figure>

<div class="wp-block-sf-standard-infobox"><ul><li><a href="https://ra.co/events/2041398">Tickets</a></li><li>Saturday, Dec. 28, 12 to 5 p.m.</li><li><a href="https://maps.apple.com/?address=Audio%2C+316+11th+St.">Audio, 316 11th St.</a></li></ul></div>

<a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/midwaysf/events/shaq-s-bass-all-stars-block-party-117336">Shaq&#8217;s Bass All-Stars</a>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shaq-s-bass-all-stars"><a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/midwaysf/events/shaq-s-bass-all-stars-block-party-117336">Shaq&#8217;s Bass All-Stars</a></h2>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shaq-s-bass-all-stars"><a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/midwaysf/events/shaq-s-bass-all-stars-block-party-117336">Shaq's Bass All-Stars</a></h2>

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shaq-s-bass-all-stars"><a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/midwaysf/events/shaq-s-bass-all-stars-block-party-117336">Shaq&#8217;s Bass All-Stars</a></h2>

Basketball giant Shaq, who has become quite the prolific DJ, brings his big remixes and light show to the Midway for an all-day party featuring Troyboi and Eliminate.

<p>Basketball giant Shaq, who has become quite the prolific DJ, brings his big remixes and light show to the Midway for an all-day party featuring Troyboi and Eliminate.</p>

https://www.tixr.com/groups/midwaysf/events/shaq-s-bass-all-stars-block-party-117336

<div class="wp-block-sf-standard-infobox"><ul><li><a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/midwaysf/events/shaq-s-bass-all-stars-block-party-117336">Tickets</a></li><li>Saturday, Dec. 28, 3 to 10 p.m.</li><li><a href="https://maps.apple.com/?address=The+Midway%2C+900+Marin+St.">The Midway, 900 Marin St.</a></li></ul></div>

<a href="https://www.alitaedgar.com/beav">Squarehead Floating Museum</a>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-squarehead-floating-museum"><a href="https://www.alitaedgar.com/beav">Squarehead Floating Museum</a></h2>


Board a historic boat-turned-museum for surprise performances and surreal company.

<p>Board a historic boat-turned-museum for surprise performances and surreal company.</p>

<div class="wp-block-sf-standard-infobox"><ul><li><a href="https://www.alitaedgar.com/beav">Beaver Project</a></li><li>Sunday, Dec. 29, 2 to 5 p.m.</li><li><a href="https://maps.apple.com/?address=RSVP+for+location">RSVP for location</a></li></ul></div>

<a href="https://www.axs.com/events/790033/madeon-dj-set-tickets">Madeon DJ set</a>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-madeon-dj-set"><a href="https://www.axs.com/events/790033/madeon-dj-set-tickets">Madeon DJ set</a></h2>


Warm up for New Year&#8217;s with Grammy-nominated drum machine master Madeon in an intimate venue.

<p>Warm up for New Year's with Grammy-nominated drum machine master Madeon in an intimate venue.</p>

<p>Warm up for New Year&#8217;s with Grammy-nominated drum machine master Madeon in an intimate venue.</p>

https://www.axs.com/events/790033/madeon-dj-set-tickets

<div class="wp-block-sf-standard-infobox"><ul><li><a href="https://www.axs.com/events/790033/madeon-dj-set-tickets">Tickets</a></li><li>Monday, Dec. 30, 8 p.m.</li><li><a href="https://maps.apple.com/?address=Regency+Ballroom%2C+1300+Van+Ness+Ave.">Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Ave.</a></li></ul></div>

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfWZcHBqLc/">Lo-Fi Oyster Co. day party</a>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lo-fi-oyster-co-day-party"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfWZcHBqLc/">Lo-Fi Oyster Co. day party</a></h2>


Jazz, oysters, caviar, and chill vibes will delight those pregaming for a big night or those planning to stay in.

<p>Jazz, oysters, caviar, and chill vibes will delight those pregaming for a big night or those planning to stay in.</p>

<div class="wp-block-sf-standard-infobox"><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfWZcHBqLc/">Bar Gemini</a></li><li>Tuesday, Dec. 31, 12 to 5 p.m.</li><li><a href="https://maps.apple.com/?address=845+18th+St.">845 18th St.</a></li></ul></div>

<a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/midwaysf/events/fresh-start-113837">Fresh Start with 30 DJs</a>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fresh-start-with-30-djs"><a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/midwaysf/events/fresh-start-113837">Fresh Start with 30 DJs</a></h2>


All of the Midway&#8217;s rooms will open for Charlotte De Witte, Cloonee, Channel Tres, and Anderson.Paak&#8217;s DJ Pee.Wee on New Year&#8217;s Eve, followed by Chris Lake, Zhu, and Disco Dom on New Year&#8217;s Day.

<p>All of the Midway's rooms will open for Charlotte De Witte, Cloonee, Channel Tres, and Anderson.Paak's DJ Pee.Wee on New Year's Eve, followed by Chris Lake, Zhu, and Disco Dom on New Year's Day.</p>

<p>All of the Midway&#8217;s rooms will open for Charlotte De Witte, Cloonee, Channel Tres, and Anderson.Paak&#8217;s DJ Pee.Wee on New Year&#8217;s Eve, followed by Chris Lake, Zhu, and Disco Dom on New Year&#8217;s Day.</p>

https://www.tixr.com/groups/midwaysf/events/fresh-start-113837

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2 p.m. to 4 a.m., and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1 to 10 p.m.

<div class="wp-block-sf-standard-infobox"><ul><li><a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/midwaysf/events/fresh-start-113837">Tickets</a></li><li>Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2 p.m. to 4 a.m., and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1 to 10 p.m.</li><li><a href="https://maps.apple.com/?address=The+Midway%2C+900+Marin+St.">The Midway, 900 Marin St.</a></li></ul></div>

<a href="https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/teapocalypse">Teapocalypse World Folk Jam</a>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-teapocalypse-world-folk-jam"><a href="https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/teapocalypse">Teapocalypse World Folk Jam</a></h2>


Explore rooms full of performers across Balkan, Sufi, Turkish, Indian, and other styles, plus fire dancing and tea lounges.

<p>Explore rooms full of performers across Balkan, Sufi, Turkish, Indian, and other styles, plus fire dancing and tea lounges.</p>

https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/teapocalypse

<div class="wp-block-sf-standard-infobox"><ul><li><a href="https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/teapocalypse">Tickets</a></li><li>Tuesday, Dec. 31, 7 p.m. to 4 a.m.</li><li><a href="https://maps.apple.com/?address=Location+with+ticket">Location with ticket</a></li></ul></div>

<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-8th-annual-hellafunnye-comedy-explosion-with-free-after-party-tickets-964640584957">HellaFunNYE Comedy Explosion</a>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hellafunnye-comedy-explosion"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-8th-annual-hellafunnye-comedy-explosion-with-free-after-party-tickets-964640584957">HellaFunNYE Comedy Explosion</a></h2>


Close out the year with comics from Punchline, Cobbs, and &#8220;The Stephen Colbert Show.&#8221;

<p>Close out the year with comics from Punchline, Cobbs, and "The Stephen Colbert Show." </p>

<p>Close out the year with comics from Punchline, Cobbs, and &#8220;The Stephen Colbert Show.&#8221; </p>

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-8th-annual-hellafunnye-comedy-explosion-with-free-after-party-tickets-964640584957

<div class="wp-block-sf-standard-infobox"><ul><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-8th-annual-hellafunnye-comedy-explosion-with-free-after-party-tickets-964640584957">Tickets</a></li><li>Tuesday, Dec. 31, 7 and 8:45 p.m.</li><li><a href="https://maps.apple.com/?address=Mayes+Oyster+House%2C+1233+Polk+St.">Mayes Oyster House, 1233 Polk St.</a></li></ul></div>

<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brownies-lemonade-the-heist-nye-san-francisco-ca-tickets-1000724342447">Brownies &amp; Lemonade&#8217;s &#8216;The Heist&#8217;</a>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-brownies-amp-lemonade-s-the-heist"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brownies-lemonade-the-heist-nye-san-francisco-ca-tickets-1000724342447">Brownies &amp; Lemonade&#8217;s &#8216;The Heist&#8217;</a></h2>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-brownies-amp-lemonade-s-the-heist"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brownies-lemonade-the-heist-nye-san-francisco-ca-tickets-1000724342447">Brownies &amp; Lemonade's 'The Heist'</a></h2>

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-brownies-amp-lemonade-s-the-heist"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brownies-lemonade-the-heist-nye-san-francisco-ca-tickets-1000724342447">Brownies &amp; Lemonade&#8217;s &#8216;The Heist&#8217;</a></h2>

The L.A. EDM crew and SF promoter DJ Dials present a secret New Year&#8217;s Eve lineup at the 120-year-old Hibernia Bank, with high-energy dance music on two levels and an open bar.

<p>The L.A. EDM crew and SF promoter DJ Dials present a secret New Year's Eve lineup at the 120-year-old Hibernia Bank, with high-energy dance music on two levels and an open bar.</p>

<p>The L.A. EDM crew and SF promoter DJ Dials present a secret New Year&#8217;s Eve lineup at the 120-year-old Hibernia Bank, with high-energy dance music on two levels and an open bar.</p>

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brownies-lemonade-the-heist-nye-san-francisco-ca-tickets-1000724342447

<div class="wp-block-sf-standard-infobox"><ul><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brownies-lemonade-the-heist-nye-san-francisco-ca-tickets-1000724342447">Tickets</a></li><li>Tuesday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m.</li><li><a href="https://maps.apple.com/?address=Hibernia+Bank%2C+1+Jones+St.">Hibernia Bank, 1 Jones St.</a></li></ul></div>

<a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/publicsf/events/nye-2025-with-mira-116404">Mira&#8217;s Berlin techno</a>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mira-s-berlin-techno"><a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/publicsf/events/nye-2025-with-mira-116404">Mira&#8217;s Berlin techno</a></h2>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mira-s-berlin-techno"><a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/publicsf/events/nye-2025-with-mira-116404">Mira's Berlin techno</a></h2>

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mira-s-berlin-techno"><a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/publicsf/events/nye-2025-with-mira-116404">Mira&#8217;s Berlin techno</a></h2>

Mira, who broke out of Berlin&#8217;s Kater Blau club to become one of the world&#8217;s top techno DJs, will offer a sophisticated New Year&#8217;s dance party for mature club heads, backed up by Yamagucci in the loft.

<p>Mira, who broke out of Berlin's Kater Blau club to become one of the world's top techno DJs, will offer a sophisticated New Year's dance party for mature club heads, backed up by Yamagucci in the loft.</p>

<p>Mira, who broke out of Berlin&#8217;s Kater Blau club to become one of the world&#8217;s top techno DJs, will offer a sophisticated New Year&#8217;s dance party for mature club heads, backed up by Yamagucci in the loft.</p>

https://www.tixr.com/groups/publicsf/events/nye-2025-with-mira-116404

<div class="wp-block-sf-standard-infobox"><ul><li><a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/publicsf/events/nye-2025-with-mira-116404">Tickets</a></li><li>Tuesday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m. </li><li><a href="https://maps.apple.com/?address=Public+Works%2C+161+Erie+St.">Public Works, 161 Erie St.</a></li></ul></div>

<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comfort-joy-afterglow-new-year-2025-tickets-1049046084077">Comfort &amp; Joy&#8217;s Afterglow queer masquerade ball</a>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-comfort-amp-joy-s-afterglow-queer-masquerade-ball"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comfort-joy-afterglow-new-year-2025-tickets-1049046084077">Comfort &amp; Joy&#8217;s Afterglow queer masquerade ball</a></h2>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-comfort-amp-joy-s-afterglow-queer-masquerade-ball"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comfort-joy-afterglow-new-year-2025-tickets-1049046084077">Comfort &amp; Joy's Afterglow queer masquerade ball</a></h2>

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-comfort-amp-joy-s-afterglow-queer-masquerade-ball"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comfort-joy-afterglow-new-year-2025-tickets-1049046084077">Comfort &amp; Joy&#8217;s Afterglow queer masquerade ball</a></h2>

Don a mask and your most sensational fit for this all-night dance party complete with face and body painting, tea service, miso station, and day-glow decor.

<p>Don a mask and your most sensational fit for this all-night dance party complete with face and body painting, tea service, miso station, and day-glow decor.</p>

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comfort-joy-afterglow-new-year-2025-tickets-1049046084077

<div class="wp-block-sf-standard-infobox"><ul><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comfort-joy-afterglow-new-year-2025-tickets-1049046084077">Tickets</a></li><li>Tuesday, Dec. 31, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.</li><li><a href="https://maps.apple.com/?address=Space+550%2C+550+Barneveld+Ave.">Space 550, 550 Barneveld Ave.</a></li></ul></div>

<a href="https://www.bayarea.com/play/fireworks-bay-area/">NYE fireworks on the Embarcadero</a>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nye-fireworks-on-the-embarcadero"><a href="https://www.bayarea.com/play/fireworks-bay-area/">NYE fireworks on the Embarcadero</a></h2>


Head south of the Ferry Building (not in front of it) for the best view of the midnight fireworks, shot from barges in the bay.

<p>Head south of the Ferry Building (not in front of it) for the best view of the midnight fireworks, shot from barges in the bay.</p>

https://www.bayarea.com/play/fireworks-bay-area/

<div class="wp-block-sf-standard-infobox"><ul><li><a href="https://www.bayarea.com/play/fireworks-bay-area/">Bay Area Guide</a></li><li>Tuesday, Dec. 31, midnight</li><li><a href="https://maps.apple.com/?address=Ferry+Building%2C+One+Embarcadero">Ferry Building, One Embarcadero</a></li></ul></div>

<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/its-a-new-day-breakfast-of-champions-block-party-2025-tickets-989240925237">Breakfast of Champions 10-stage block party</a>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-breakfast-of-champions-10-stage-block-party"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/its-a-new-day-breakfast-of-champions-block-party-2025-tickets-989240925237">Breakfast of Champions 10-stage block party</a></h2>


Come straight from your NYE party (or grab a nap first) and take in sets from Atish, DJ Tennis, Mira, Marques Wyatt, DJ Dan, N2N, Horse Meat Disco, Justin Martin, Mark Farina, and many more.

<p>Come straight from your NYE party (or grab a nap first) and take in sets from Atish, DJ Tennis, Mira, Marques Wyatt, DJ Dan, N2N, Horse Meat Disco, Justin Martin, Mark Farina, and many more.</p>

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/its-a-new-day-breakfast-of-champions-block-party-2025-tickets-989240925237

The Great Northern, Alameda Street and Vermont Street

<div class="wp-block-sf-standard-infobox"><ul><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/its-a-new-day-breakfast-of-champions-block-party-2025-tickets-989240925237">Tickets</a></li><li>Wednesday, Jan. 1, 4 a.m. to 9 p.m.</li><li><a href="https://maps.apple.com/?address=The+Great+Northern%2C+Alameda+Street+and+Vermont+Street">The Great Northern, Alameda Street and Vermont Street</a></li></ul></div>

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1927936347728419">Polar Plunge</a>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-polar-plunge"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1927936347728419">Polar Plunge</a></h2>


The 10th annual gathering will kick-start the year with a naked bike ride down Great Highway before a plunge in the ocean.

<p>The 10th annual gathering will kick-start the year with a naked bike ride down Great Highway before a plunge in the ocean.</p>

Hundreds of people participate in the 9th annual Polar Plunge, an event that draws hundreds of people to swim at Ocean Beach, sponsored by the Riptide Bar, on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img height="1532" width="2500" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20240101_polarplunge-7.jpg?w=2500" alt="A group of people in swimsuits run into the ocean, splashing through shallow waves on a sunny day, with a clear blue sky above." class="wp-image-236536"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Start the year with a frigid shock to the system at Ocean Beach.</figcaption></figure>


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20240101_polarplunge-7.jpg?w=2500" alt="A group of people in swimsuits run into the ocean, splashing through shallow waves on a sunny day, with a clear blue sky above." class="wp-image-236536"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Start the year with a frigid shock to the system at Ocean Beach.</figcaption></figure>

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<div class="wp-block-sf-standard-infobox"><ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1927936347728419">Polar Plunge</a></li><li>Wednesday, Jan. 1, 10:30 a.m.</li><li><a href="https://maps.apple.com/?address=Great+Highway+and+Taraval+Street">Great Highway and Taraval Street</a></li></ul></div>

<a href="https://ra.co/events/2058016">Sunset Sound System after-party</a>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sunset-sound-system-after-party"><a href="https://ra.co/events/2058016">Sunset Sound System after-party</a></h2>


After Breakfast of Champions, the party moves inside the Great Northern with this SF house music crew and Idjut Boys, the Carry Nation, and Galen.

<p>After Breakfast of Champions, the party moves inside the Great Northern with this SF house music crew and Idjut Boys, the Carry Nation, and Galen.</p>

<div class="wp-block-sf-standard-infobox"><ul><li><a href="https://ra.co/events/2058016">Tickets</a></li><li>Wednesday, Jan. 1, 8 p.m. to 3 a.m.</li><li><a href="https://maps.apple.com/?address=The+Great+Northern%2C+119+Utah+St.">The Great Northern, 119 Utah St.</a></li></ul></div>

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David Lombardi

PALM BEACH, Fla. — The NFC coaches&#8217; breakfast at the NFL&#8217;s annual spring owners meeting is never a comfortable event. It starts at 7:45, which may not seem excessively painful — until one factors in West Coasters&#8217; three-hour jet lag and considers that the league&#8217;s annual cocktail reception runs late into the prior night.

<p>PALM BEACH, Fla. — The NFC coaches' breakfast at the NFL's annual spring owners meeting is never a comfortable event. It starts at 7:45, which may not seem excessively painful — until one factors in West Coasters' three-hour jet lag and considers that the league's annual cocktail reception runs late into the prior night.</p>

<p>PALM BEACH, Fla. — The NFC coaches&#8217; breakfast at the NFL&#8217;s annual spring owners meeting is never a comfortable event. It starts at 7:45, which may not seem excessively painful — until one factors in West Coasters&#8217; three-hour jet lag and considers that the league&#8217;s annual cocktail reception runs late into the prior night.</p>

But early Tuesday morning, Kyle Shanahan fought through the fatigue to deliver an insightful media session. He made it into the cramped media tent on the grounds of The Breakers, Palm Beach&#8217;s iconic supercentenarian resort hotel. And as reporters hovered around his table, the 49ers coach delivered what&#8217;s typically his longest interview of the year.

<p>But early Tuesday morning, Kyle Shanahan fought through the fatigue to deliver an insightful media session. He made it into the cramped media tent on the grounds of The Breakers, Palm Beach's iconic supercentenarian resort hotel. And as reporters hovered around his table, the 49ers coach delivered what's typically his longest interview of the year. </p>

<p>But early Tuesday morning, Kyle Shanahan fought through the fatigue to deliver an insightful media session. He made it into the cramped media tent on the grounds of The Breakers, Palm Beach&#8217;s iconic supercentenarian resort hotel. And as reporters hovered around his table, the 49ers coach delivered what&#8217;s typically his longest interview of the year. </p>

Here&#8217;s what we learned about the 49ers at the coaches&#8217; breakfast —&nbsp;and over the course of two days in South Florida.

<p>Here's what we learned about the 49ers at the coaches' breakfast —&nbsp;and over the course of two days in South Florida.</p>

<p>Here&#8217;s what we learned about the 49ers at the coaches&#8217; breakfast —&nbsp;and over the course of two days in South Florida.</p>

Less pass blocking, more pass catching for Kittle


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-less-pass-blocking-more-pass-catching-for-kittle">Less pass blocking, more pass catching for Kittle</h2>


George Kittle may turn 32 this season, but the 49ers have every reason to believe he&#8217;s still in the midst of his prime. That&#8217;s why they&#8217;re working to extend his contract this offseason. The tight end caught eight touchdowns in 2024, the most he&#8217;s ever logged in conjunction with a 1,000-yard season.

<p>George Kittle may turn 32 this season, but the 49ers have every reason to believe he's still in the midst of his prime. That's why they're working to extend his contract this offseason. The tight end caught eight touchdowns in 2024, the most he's ever logged in conjunction with a 1,000-yard season. </p>

<p>George Kittle may turn 32 this season, but the 49ers have every reason to believe he&#8217;s still in the midst of his prime. That&#8217;s why they&#8217;re working to extend his contract this offseason. The tight end caught eight touchdowns in 2024, the most he&#8217;s ever logged in conjunction with a 1,000-yard season. </p>

Shanahan is intent on extending Kittle&#8217;s window for prolific production. That was part of the thinking last month when the 49ers signed free agent tight end Luke Farrell to a deal worth about $5.4 million annually.

<p>Shanahan is intent on extending Kittle's window for prolific production. That was part of the thinking last month when the 49ers signed free agent tight end Luke Farrell to a deal worth about $5.4 million annually.</p>

<p>Shanahan is intent on extending Kittle&#8217;s window for prolific production. That was part of the thinking last month when the 49ers signed free agent tight end Luke Farrell to a deal worth about $5.4 million annually.</p>

&#8220;Kittle is really good in pass protection, but you don&#8217;t always want to use a guy in pass protection who&#8217;s really good running routes,&#8221; Shanahan said. &#8220;So having another tight end with the length to block defensive ends is important so you can double team inside guys with an O-line and get someone like Kittle out on routes.&#8221;

<p>"Kittle is really good in pass protection, but you don't always want to use a guy in pass protection who's really good running routes," Shanahan said. "So having another tight end with the length to block defensive ends is important so you can double team inside guys with an O-line and get someone like Kittle out on routes."</p>

<p>&#8220;Kittle is really good in pass protection, but you don&#8217;t always want to use a guy in pass protection who&#8217;s really good running routes,&#8221; Shanahan said. &#8220;So having another tight end with the length to block defensive ends is important so you can double team inside guys with an O-line and get someone like Kittle out on routes.&#8221;</p>

Kittle was asked to pass block 58 times last season. That&#8217;s 58 possible routes he didn&#8217;t run. Since he averaged 2.62 receiving yards per route run in 2024, simple math suggests that 49ers left 152 Kittle receiving yards on the table.

<p>Kittle was asked to pass block 58 times last season. That's 58 possible routes he didn't run. Since he averaged 2.62 receiving yards per route run in 2024, simple math suggests that 49ers left 152 Kittle receiving yards on the table.</p>

<p>Kittle was asked to pass block 58 times last season. That&#8217;s 58 possible routes he didn&#8217;t run. Since he averaged 2.62 receiving yards per route run in 2024, simple math suggests that 49ers left 152 Kittle receiving yards on the table.</p>

There&#8217;s also the issue of run blocking. The 49ers took severe tumbles in ground game efficiency last season after losing Kittle&#8217;s sidekick, Charlie Woerner, to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency. Shanahan thinks Farrell will help the 49ers pick up the slack.

<p>There's also the issue of run blocking. The 49ers took severe tumbles in ground game efficiency last season after losing Kittle's sidekick, Charlie Woerner, to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency. Shanahan thinks Farrell will help the 49ers pick up the slack.</p>

<p>There&#8217;s also the issue of run blocking. The 49ers took severe tumbles in ground game efficiency last season after losing Kittle&#8217;s sidekick, Charlie Woerner, to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency. Shanahan thinks Farrell will help the 49ers pick up the slack.</p>

&#8220;I think [the second tight end spot is] one of the critical things in running the ball to balance out the two sides of the formation,&#8221; Shanahan said. &#8220;When you have a threat to go to defensive end on both sides of the ball, it&#8217;s a big deal.&#8221;

<p>"I think [the second tight end spot is] one of the critical things in running the ball to balance out the two sides of the formation," Shanahan said. "When you have a threat to go to defensive end on both sides of the ball, it's a big deal."</p>

<p>&#8220;I think [the second tight end spot is] one of the critical things in running the ball to balance out the two sides of the formation,&#8221; Shanahan said. &#8220;When you have a threat to go to defensive end on both sides of the ball, it&#8217;s a big deal.&#8221;</p>

Shanahan likes his center more than outsiders seem to


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Shanahan shared a notably rosy appraisal of Jake Brendel, who — by statistical metrics —&nbsp;was a middling performer in 2024.

<p>Shanahan shared a notably rosy appraisal of Jake Brendel, who — by statistical metrics —&nbsp;was a middling performer in 2024.</p>

&#8220;I thought Jake played well,&#8221; Shanahan said. &#8220;When you study centers throughout the league and things like that and you watch all these guys, I think Jake&#8217;s up there when it comes to his pass protection. I think Jake does protection as good as anyone in this league. I think he&#8217;s always been a very good run player for us, too. I think Jake&#8217;s played at a pretty high level. I think our whole line has.&#8221;

<p>"I thought Jake played well," Shanahan said. "When you study centers throughout the league and things like that and you watch all these guys, I think Jake's up there when it comes to his pass protection. I think Jake does protection as good as anyone in this league. I think he's always been a very good run player for us, too. I think Jake's played at a pretty high level. I think our whole line has."</p>

<p>&#8220;I thought Jake played well,&#8221; Shanahan said. &#8220;When you study centers throughout the league and things like that and you watch all these guys, I think Jake&#8217;s up there when it comes to his pass protection. I think Jake does protection as good as anyone in this league. I think he&#8217;s always been a very good run player for us, too. I think Jake&#8217;s played at a pretty high level. I think our whole line has.&#8221;</p>

Brendel&#8217;s Pro Football Focus pass-blocking grade registered in the 39th percentile among centers. His run-blocking grade was better, scoring in the 69th percentile. And the 49ers&#8217; offensive line, though it did actually improve from 2023 to 2024, was far from an exemplary unit statistically.

<p>Brendel's Pro Football Focus pass-blocking grade registered in the 39th percentile among centers. His run-blocking grade was better, scoring in the 69th percentile. And the 49ers' offensive line, though it did actually improve from 2023 to 2024, was far from an exemplary unit statistically.</p>

<p>Brendel&#8217;s Pro Football Focus pass-blocking grade registered in the 39th percentile among centers. His run-blocking grade was better, scoring in the 69th percentile. And the 49ers&#8217; offensive line, though it did actually improve from 2023 to 2024, was far from an exemplary unit statistically.</p>

2024 49ers' O-line&nbsp; efficiency

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Pass- and run-blocking grades aren&#8217;t the end-all, be-all for evaluating linemen — especially when it comes to centers, who are tasked with identifying safety rotations and setting protections for the entire line. Shanahan obviously appreciates Brendel&#8217;s cerebral contributions, even though the center seems to have become a punching bag for frustrated fans clamoring for change.

<p>Pass- and run-blocking grades aren't the end-all, be-all for evaluating linemen — especially when it comes to centers, who are tasked with identifying safety rotations and setting protections for the entire line. Shanahan obviously appreciates Brendel's cerebral contributions, even though the center seems to have become a punching bag for frustrated fans clamoring for change.</p>

<p>Pass- and run-blocking grades aren&#8217;t the end-all, be-all for evaluating linemen — especially when it comes to centers, who are tasked with identifying safety rotations and setting protections for the entire line. Shanahan obviously appreciates Brendel&#8217;s cerebral contributions, even though the center seems to have become a punching bag for frustrated fans clamoring for change.</p>

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