#GigWeekend Events (Jan. 20 – Jan. 22, 2023)
Exhale...the weekend is ahead! 🙌 Your Gig awaits a fun time roaming through the San Francisco Bay Area or Seattle as a reward for all the hard work you put in during those other days of the week.
We've put together a list of events below that are worth checking out over the next few days. Unwind on your #GigWeekend and don't forget to tag us when posting those memories 🤳 on social!
SF Bay Area
🎸 Homesick Festival
In its fifth year, Homesick Festival comes to Berkeley for a two-night event. Over the years, Homesick has been lucky enough to showcase an array of artists. This year Snail Mail headlines Night 1, with Deafheaven topping the bill on Night 2.
Friday, January 20 and Saturday, January 21 at 5 p.m.
The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, 2036 University Avenue, Berkeley
🎤 20th Annual SF Sketchfest
This comedy festival brings a mix of national headliners, local favorites, and the best up-and-coming groups to the Bay Area for a month of sketch, improv, stand-up, and alternative comedy. You can count on plenty of laughter when attending these shows.
Friday, January 20 through Sunday, February 5, times vary
Several locations throughout the Bay Area
🐶 Bluey's Big Play
Seeking a family event? This brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning children's television series promises a fun time out. See Bluey as you've never seen it before, as the Heelers take the stage in their first live theatre show.
Saturday, January 21 and Sunday, January 22 at 2 p.m.
Golden Gate Theatre, 1 Taylor Street, San Francisco
🏀 Brooklyn Nets at Golden State Warriors
The defending NBA champions return home from a five-game road trip against the Brooklyn Nets. While former Warrior Kevin Durant is injured for the Nets, see Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green take on Kyrie Irving and company.
Sunday, January 22 at 5:30 p.m.
Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco
🎵 P1Harmony Live Tour
Korean pop singers, songwriters, and dancing 6-piece act P1Harmony make a stop in the Bay Area. The group, which recently released their fifth mini-album, continues to make a name for themselves releasing catchy songs and electrifying dance choreography.
Sunday, January 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland
Seattle
☕ Deliciousness: A Downtown Seattle Pastry and Coffee Crawl
Starting on the Pike Hill climb steps and ending in Pioneer Square, this 2-hour walking tour guides you through beloved and delicious gems of downtown. The tour includes 5-7 stops, alternating between coffee and baked goods, and will also discuss Seattle history and architecture between stops.
Friday, January 20 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tour begins at Pike Street Coffee, 1501 Western Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle
🎤 Just Here to Laugh featuring Brendan Gay
Whether it's his keen perspective on culture or growing up as a millennial, Brendan Gay will make you laugh. See why he's been a finalist on TruTV's Comedy Breakout, the Make Me Laugh USA competition and semifinalist in NBC's Stand Up Diversity Showcase.
Friday, January 20 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Jewelbox Theater, 2322 2nd Avenue, Seattle
🏒 Colorado Avalanche at Seattle Kraken
The Kraken welcome the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche to Climate Pledge for their only visit this season. The two teams met in Denver back on October 21, with the Kraken coming away with a 3-2 victory.
Saturday, January 21 at 7 p.m.
Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Avenue N, Seattle
🌊 National Geographic Live: From Shallows to Seafloor
Marine biologist Diva Amon's research on deep-sea habitats and species has taken her to incredible depths throughout the world. Dive in with her to get to know the fascinating creatures in each layer of Earth's massive underwater habitat. She'll share stories and images from her renowned work.
Sunday, January 22 at 2 p.m.
Taper Auditorium - Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle
🎵 Fitz & The Tantrums
See multi-platinum band Fitz & The Tantrums on their Let Yourself Free Tour. It is just the second stop on a 17-city tour for the Los Angeles natives, who have tallied close to 4 billion streams and counting with songs such as "HandClap," The Walker," and "Moneygrabber."
Sunday, January 22 at 8 p.m.
The Showbox, 1426 1st Avenue, Seattle