#GigWeekend Events (Feb. 3 – Feb. 5, 2023)
You powered through to Friday and have earned a #GigWeekend of fun! 👏 Grab a Gig and discover the beauty throughout the Bay Area, Seattle, and Sacramento. As you're Gigging around, stop off at these events going on in the area over the next few days. Share your memories with us with #GigWeekend on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. 🤩
*Operations will discontinue in the Sacramento HomeZone on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
SF Bay Area
🌳 Oakland First Fridays
Oakland celebrates its community each first Friday of the month with a signature street festival of arts, culture, and food. This month's theme is "Black Love," honoring the start of Black History Month. Join artists, authors, and vendors at this free event open to all ages.
Friday, February 3 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Along Telegraph Avenue from 22nd through 27th Street.
⚾ San Francisco Giants Fan Fest
Meet the 2023 San Francisco Giants players and coaches before they head to spring training in anticipation of the season. At this free event, fans can enjoy access to the field, tour the clubhouse, get autographs, participate in Q&A sessions, and more.
Saturday, February 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco
🧧 Alaska Airlines San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade
The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade is the biggest parade celebrating the Lunar New Year outside of Asia and has been named one of the top ten parades in the world by International Festivals & Events Association. Attending the parade is free, with bleacher tickets available for purchase.
Saturday, February 4 from 5:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The parade starts at 2nd and Market Streets, goes around Union Square and ends at Kearny Street and Columbus Avenue in San Francisco.
🎵 New Found Glory
Considered by some to be the godfathers of the pop punk genre, New Found Glory embark on San Francisco for their acoustic tour. The concert supports their just just-released 12th studio album "Make the Most of It."
Sunday, February 5 starting at 8:00 p.m.
August Hall, 420 Mason Street, San Francisco
Seattle
🎤 Sam Morril
One of the fastest-rising stand-up comics in New York City and among the best joke writers in the scene today, Sam Morril brings his Class Act Tour to the Emerald City. Morril released his fourth hour special last September, and his trademark dry punchlines will keep you laughing.
Friday, February 3 starting at 8:00 p.m.
The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Avenue, Seattle
🛥️ Seattle Boat Show
One of the biggest boating parties on the West Coast, the 2023 Seattle Boat Show features 300 exhibitors, more than 800 new and brokerage boats, nearly 100 boating seminars, exciting attractions, the latest in marine technology, and more.
Friday, February 3 through Saturday, February 11, times vary
Lumen Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Avenue S., Seattle
Bell Harbor Marina, 2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle
🧧 Chinatown-International District Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in Seattle's Chinatown-International District during a fun-filled day of live entertainment, lion and dragon dances, cultural performances, food walk, street vendors and retail shops across the district.
Saturday, February 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Chinatown-International District, 423 Maynard Avenue S, Seattle
☕ The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Seattle
Pivot over to an immersive experience of the beloved show FRIENDS. Explore set recreations like Joey and Chandler's apartment, Monica and Rachel's kitchen, and Central Perk. You'll even get to dance in front of the fountain just like you've seen so many times!
Starting Wednesday, February 1 through Sunday, April 30
Pacific Place, 600 Pine Street, Seattle
Sacramento
🤠 PBR Wrangler Long Live Cowboys Classic
"The Toughest Sport on Dirt" returns to Sacramento for the 20th straight year. The top 35 bull riders in the world will compete in the PBR Wrangler Long Live Cowboys Classic. Watch in awe as the toughest animal athletes duel against the world's best bull riding athletes.
Friday, February 3 through Sunday, February 5, times vary
Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento
🎤 Dan Soder
Best known as Mafee from the hit Showtime show "Billions," Dan Soder started doing stand-up comedy nearly two decades ago at the age of 21. When the NY-based comic is not touring the country, you can find him co-hosting The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson on Sirius XM radio.
Friday, February 3 and Saturday, February 4, times vary
Sacramento Punchline, 2100 Arden Way, Sacramento
🩰 Shen Yun
Travel back to the magical world of ancient China and experience the incredible art of classical dance. Shen Yun pushes the boundaries of perfoming arts, with a unique blend of stunning costuming, high-tech backdrops, and and orchestra like no other.
Thursday, February 2 through Saturday, February 4
SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, 1301 L Street, Sacramento
🏀 Idaho at Sacramento State Men's Basketball
The Sacramento State Hornets men's basketball team tries to climb up the Big Sky Conference standings at The Nest. The game against Idaho is Black Excellence Day and the Equality and Inclusion Game. Senior guard Zach Chappell leads Sacramento State with 15.0 points per game.
Saturday, February 4 at 2 p.m.
The Nest, Moraga Way, Sacramento
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