Happy New Year! We are excited to share a curated list of must-attend January events, from cultural festivals to outdoor adventures. This newsletter is your guide to enjoying our vibrant community this month.
EAST BAY
Harlem Globetrotters | Oakland Arena
©Harlem Globetrotters
January 12th - 14th
$40+/ticket
The Harlem Globetrotters are an American exhibition basketball team combining athleticism, theater, and comedy. Founded in 1926, they are known for their impressive ball handling, trick shots, and audience interaction, playing over 26,000 games in 124 countries. The team symbolizes basketball entertainment and skill worldwide.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay | Oakland
January 26th
$48+/Ticket
"Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay" is a unique concert experience where the music of the renowned band Coldplay is performed in a candlelit setting. The event features classical renditions of Coldplay's famous songs, performed by different ensembles or soloists, depending on the location.
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler | Oakland
©Live Nation
January 27th & 28th
Ticket prices vary
Poehler and Fey met in the Chicago improv scene in the 1990s before getting hired on “Saturday Night Live,” eventually becoming the first female co-anchors of “Weekend Update.” In addition to headlining their own long-running TV sitcoms — Poehler’s “Parks and Recreation” and Fey’s “30 Rock” — the dynamic duo has shared the screen in the comedies “Mean Girls,” “Baby Mama” and “Sisters.”
SAN FRANCISCO
Fog Design + Art | Fort Mason Center
©Fog + Design Art
January 17th
Ticket prices vary
Celebrating today’s most significant creatives and leading contributors to the worlds of design and visual arts, the fair assembles 45 leading international galleries; prominent 20th-century and contemporary design dealers; and a weekend of exciting programs.
Cirque Du Soleil 'Kooza' | Oracle Park
©Cirque Du Soleil
January 17th - March 10th
Ticket prices vary
KOOZA is an innovative journey viewed through the perspective of The Innocent, an endearing yet naïve clown looking for his place in the world. A mystery item is delivered to The Innocent one day when he is flying his kite. The self-discovery journey of The Innocent, who is miraculously transferred to a bizarre but exotic world, is followed in KOOZA under the watchful eye of an enigmatic trickster with remarkable abilities.
Sketchfest | San Francisco
©Sketchfest
January 18th - February 4th
$25+/ticket
A favorite with audiences, critics, and performers alike, the festival has grown substantially to become a highly anticipated artistic showcase that consistently delivers top-quality comedic performances, tributes, and panel discussions.
WINE COUNTRY
A Winter Hike | Jack London State Historic Park
©Marin Mommies
January 13th
$10 (parking fee applies)
Experience the beauty of nature and be inspired on a winter guided hike…even or especially on a misty or rainy morning in Jack London Park, while enjoying exercise, stunning scenery, and fresh air.
Napa Truffle Festival
©Napa Truffle Festival
January 12th - 15th
Ticket prices vary
Whether you're a foodie with a passion for truffles, or a food voyager with a curiosity about one of the most exclusive foods in the world, the Napa Truffle Festival has something for you with programs that offer an opportunity to experience, explore and learn firsthand from experts about the gastronomy, science, history, mystery, and harvesting of the highly prized Périgord black truffle.
