Seasonal & Holidays
10 Can't-Miss Events This February In Northern CA
Patch rounded up events, including a mystery dinner, a drag wine tasting and food truck events.
For only having 28 days, February can seem like an excruciatingly long month as winter in the Bay Area enters the final stretch and the promise of spring is in sight.
To ease the boredom and get Northern Californians out of the house, we’ve rounded up 10 can’t-miss events, including a murder mystery dinner, a drag wine tasting and food truck events.
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Here are our picks:
SO THIS SUCKS: The Annual Anti Valentine's Day Show from About Last Night
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When: Wed, Feb 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Where: 161 Erie St, SF, CA, 94103
Details: The Anti-Valentine's Day Storytelling Event is the anticipated return of the annual show from the creators of About Last Night, San Francisco's beloved one-night-stand storytelling series. Dedicated to heartbreak and disappointment, the evening will feature a lineup of brave San Francisco locals sharing their most humorous and horrifying true breakup stories for your entertainment. Prepare to laugh, cry, or both, as the event promises that broken hearts are stronger together, and laughter is truly the best medicine.
When: Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Where: Black Cat Jazz Supper Club, 400 Eddy St, SF, CA, 94109
Details: This Valentine’s Day weekend, Black Cat presents a sensual, genre-blurring evening featuring the captivating trio of classically trained vocalist and producer Courtney Knott, Oakland drummer/producer James “StickNasty” Small, and sonic architect Jonah Levine (known for his work with Beyoncé and Stevie Wonder). Together, they craft an immersive late-night experience—a fusion of Knott’s lush, expressive vocals, Small's intentional, deep grooves, and Levine’s romantic, textured sound—designed for intimacy and connection, setting a perfect, slow-burning mood for Valentine's at Black Cat.
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show
When: Fri, Feb 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Where: The Marker Union Square San Francisco, 501 Geary St, SF, CA, 94102
Details: Prepare for a night of suspense, comedy, and a delicious meal with The Dinner Detective, San Francisco's award-winning murder mystery dinner show, where professional actors are hidden within the audience, making anyone a potential suspect. Unlike traditional staged mysteries, the mystery unfolds unexpectedly all around you with no costumes or designated stage, blending interactive comedy and thrills with a full-plated dinner, ensuring every show is unique and unforgettable as you work to solve the case. Get your tickets today!
Valentine's Premier Dinner Cruise
When: Fri, Feb 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Details: Celebrate the year's most romantic day aboard an elegant San Francisco Valentine's Premier Dinner Cruise. Give your Valentine a memorable evening on the water, complete with San Francisco's most breathtaking views, a chef-designed menu, delicious cocktails, and live DJ entertainment and dancing.
Comedian Brian Copeland's “The Great American Sh*tshow"
When: Sun, Feb 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Where: Las Positas College Mertes Center for the Arts, 3000 Campus Hill Dr, Livermore, CA, 94551
Details: Bay Area Radio Hall of Famer and best-selling author Brian Copeland is bringing his standup comedy and theatrical monologue, "The Great American Sh*tshow: Monologues on Life in the Age of Trump," to the Mertes Center for the Performing Arts at Las Positas College in Livermore on Sunday, February 8, at 2 pm. The show, which critics have called "a therapy session for progressives quietly going mad," addresses timely political topics like the emotional toll of political chaos, the #MeToo movement, and the meaning of America's past greatness. Tickets are available online for $35 (plus fees) at [bit.ly/Copeland2026] and will be $45 at the door, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting progressive non-profit organizations: Eden Area Indivisible, Livermore Indivisible, and Indivisible Tri-Valley.
Breadmaking Class at Altamont Beer Works
When: Tue, Feb 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Where: Altamont Beer Works, 2402 Research Dr, Livermore, CA, 94550
Details: Treat your loved ones — be it your Valentine, Galentine, or the whole crew — to a quick, engaging, and heartfelt 90-minute Grainbakers workshop. You'll craft love-themed bread, featuring sweet options like dark chocolate, rose, and honey, alongside savory favorites such as Cheddar Jalapeño Bacon and Rosemary Sea Salt.
When: Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Where: Fenestra Winery, 83 Vallecitos Rd, Livermore, CA, 94550
Details: Fenestra Winery is hosting its 2nd Annual Valentine's Dinner and Show on February 14th, starting at 5:30 PM, promising a night of romance, humor, superb food, and fine wine. Following last year's success, the evening will feature a welcome wine tasting, an exquisite Prix Fixe menu crafted by Chef Diego of Bocado: Un Petit Bistro, and the main event: a spectacular Valentine's Drag Show starring Ava LaShay and friends. Tickets are $50 per person, which covers the dinner, show, and welcome wine, but reservations are mandatory for this 21 and over event, with additional wine available for purchase.
Mindfulness, Movement and Meditation
When: Sun, Feb 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Where: 2060 West College Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Details: Join Zen monk, mindfulness instructor, and Aikido teacher Katsuzen King for a free class on Simple Techniques for a Grounded Life, where you will learn easy-to-implement methods to reduce daily stress and anxiety, improve relaxation and concentration, and cultivate a more grounded way of living. Contact Katsuzen at (707) 776-7698 or flacoking@aol.com for more information.
Winter Food Truck Pop-Up at Gehricke Tasting Room with Lasagna Con Amore
When: Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Where: Gehricke Wines Tasting Room, 32 Patten St, Sonoma, CA, 95476
Details: Enjoy a perfect cold-weather pairing at the Gehricke Tasting Room, located in Sonoma's historic firehouse, just steps from the square. We're hosting a Winter Food Truck Pop-Up featuring Lasagna Con Amore, who will be serving up comforting, house-made lasagna directly from their truck. Gehricke Tasting Room offers small-lot wines, made with minimal intervention, allowing you to taste the truest representation of each appellation; pair our wines with the rich layers, bold flavors, and classic Italian comfort of Lasagna Con Amore.
When: Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Where: A Place to Play, 2375 W 3rd St, Santa Rosa, CA, 95401
Details: The Beer City festivities offer a variety of ways to celebrate, starting with The Beer City Half™, a run offering half marathon, 10k, and 5k distances, and the shorter The Beer Stroll, followed by unlimited beer tastings until noon for all participants. The excitement continues with Beat the Beast, a thrilling beer mile race, and then moves to the SHINDIG at Moonlight Brewing for music, food trucks, and games, which also serves as the headquarters for The Beermazing Race, a challenge to visit five local breweries. For those wanting a local memento, Beer City Take Aways, curated packs of Santa Rosa craft beer, can be reserved during registration and picked up at the Shindig.
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