February Happenings: Must-Attend Events & Experiences

Gerald Perino February 3, 2025

NBA All-Star 2025 San Francisco Bay Area promotional graphic featuring four basketball players.

Warriors to Host 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend

The 74th NBA All-Star Game will take place at Chase Center on Sunday, February 16, 2025, and additional signature NBA All-Star events will take place throughout the weekend at numerous locations across the Bay Area.

2025 NBA All-Star promotional graphic for the San Francisco Bay Area, featuring four players in team jerseys. 

When: February 14th until February 16th at 02:00pm - 10:00pm

Location: Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco

Get your tickets now by going to https://www.nba.com/warriors/2025-allstar

 

Chinese New Year Parade

Named one of the top ten Parades in the world by International Festivals & Events Association and USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice award, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is one of the few remaining night illuminated Parades in North America and the biggest parade celebrating the lunar new year outside of Asia.

Performers in bright costumes dance with fans and flowing fabric in a crowded street parade.

When: February 15th at 05:15pm - 08:00pm

Location: Market & 2nd St

Get your tickets now by going to https://chineseparade.com/tickets/

 

San Francisco IndieFest

SF Indiefest is the place to see original cinematic works created by directors who want to tell edgy stories which come from their hearts and souls.

SF IndieFest

When: February 6th until February 18th, 2025

Location: Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St at Valencia and Vogue Theater, 3290 Sacramento St

Get your tickets now by going to https://sfindie2025.eventive.org/welcome

 

Back to the Future: The Musical

Actors portraying Doc Brown and Marty McFly stand beside the DeLorean on a blue-lit stage.

When: February 12th until March 9th, 2025

Location: Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market Street

Get your tickets now by going to https://www.broadwaysf.com/events/back-to-the-future/

 

Noise Pop 

Noise Pop Festival is an annual week-long music and arts festival that takes place throughout the San Francisco Bay Area produced by Noise Pop.

Noise Pop festival, February 20–March 2, 2025, San Francisco

When: February 14th until March 2nd, 2025 at 07:30pm - 10:10pm

Location: Multiple Locations

Get your tickets now by going to https://www.noisepopfest.com/

 

SF Beer Week

Discover the dynamic craft beer community of the San Franisco Bay Area through a diverse schedule of events, tastings, and activities. With once-a-year releases, annual traditions, and exciting collaborations, SF Beer Week is has made a name for itself as Beer's Biggest Week.

A couple takes a selfie at an outdoor gathering, surrounded by attendees and vendor tents.

When:  February 21st - March 2nd, 2025 

Location: Multiple Locations visit  https://sfbeerweek.org/activities

Get your tickets now by going to https://sfbeerweek.org/

 

Black Joy Parade

Every year thousands of people come to The Black Joy Parade to support Black business, artists, performers, activists and more.

Black Joy Parade Oakland event graphic with photos of paradegoers.

When:  February 23rd, 2025  at 12:30pm – 7:00 pm

Location: 14th & Franklin, Oakland CA

Get your tickets now by going to https://www.visitoakland.com/events/annual-events/black-joy-parade/

 

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