Valentine’s Day is around the corner, but that shouldn’t be the only thing to celebrate for the entire month of February. Remember, the month is short, so make those 28 days count! Make plans with your friends and family this month and enjoy what San Francisco has to offer.
We’ve done the deep research for you on the best things to do in San Francisco this February including museums, cultural events and food tours and more. Speaking of food, we also have an extensive list of our best restaurants in San Francisco, and if you’re planning a weekend, the best places to stay. Take a peek below and join in on all the fun!
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Black History Month
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Museum of the African Diaspora, SF Jazz and more have yearly ways to celebrate. SFJazz hosts many concerts this month featuring Black artists, with performances like a celebration of the work of Duke Ellington, and three concerts by gospel/soul legend Mavis Staples. The San Francisco Public Library also holds its own series of events called “More Than a Month” to celebrate Black leaders, artists and community members through diverse programming.Â
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This time of year, San Francisco is full people celebrating the new lunar year. Celebrations begin in late January with big events like Chinatown’s Flower Market Fair, and smaller ones like the Richmond District’s first-ever Good Luck Parade. The fun continues through February with the annual Basketball Jamboree, Miss Chinatown USA Pageant and the Chinatown Community Street Fair. Of course, there’s also the parade — more info on that below.Â
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Every year the San Francisco Independent Film Festival, put on by SF IndieFest, features a host of feature films and short films. Catch the cutting edge in cinema in our own City by the Bay.
The Great San Francisco Pillow Fight
February 14 at 5:50pm
Hundreds of San Franciscans gather at the Embarcadero Plaza every Feb. 14 to participate in the annual Great SF Pillow Fight. Spend your Valentine’s Day smacking your loved ones with your fluffiest pillow and sharing memorable laughs.
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Named one of the top ten parades in the world by the International Festivals & Events Association — The SF Chinese New Year Parade is an event you don’t want to miss. You’ll be amazed by pyrotechnics, intricate floats, costumes, lion dancers and the sheer positivity radiating from this parade in historic Chinatown. Bring a raincoat! Previous parades have suffered some raindrops.Â
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From its humble beginnings in 1993 as a single night, Noise Pop Festival has remained a staple to the local SF music scene. For their 31st anniversary this year, Noise Pop will be headlining classic indie bands and showcasing rising bands.
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Taste the selection of 100 participating craft breweries at this festival put on by and for craft beer enthusiasts. The week kicks off with a big fest atop Salesforce Park on Feb. 22, where attendees can sample brews from countless providers, while taking in the views from downtown SF’s gorgeous urban park. Events continue throughout the week at breweries, pubs, bars and restaurants around the city.Â
Event Venues
Looking to see what’s happening right now in SF? Our comprehensive list of venues across the city below will help you find what you need to know what’s going on.
Looking for more things to do in the area?
Visit our What to Do in Northern California page!
