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What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 01/09/26

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Friday, January 9


Cirque du Soleil ECHO ~ Under the Big Top at Oracle Park, San FranciscoCirque du Soleil returns to San Francisco with ECHO, an inspiring new show blending acrobatics, technology, and storytelling. ECHO follows FUTURE and her dog as they journey through a fantastical world shaped by empathy, nature, and human connection. Featuring bold visuals, vibrant characters, and groundbreaking acts, this 20th Big Top creation invites audiences to imagine a better world built together. Special Offer for Bay Area Kid Fun visitors: Use this link to save up to 20% off select seats/dates.

Science Fridays (Free) – Oakland

Winter Lego Display – San Leandro

Holiday LEGO Show – Palo Alto


Saturday, January 10

The Physics Show ~ Los Altos HillsA fun science show for kids and their families. If you’ve never had fun with physics, you haven’t been to The Physics Show! Only $6 per person.

Creature Feature – Berkeley

Engineering Explorations (Free) – Livermore

Science in the Afternoon (Free) – Castro Valley

Chess for Kids (Free) – Fremont

Planetarium Shows – Cupertino

Seaside Storytime – Santa Cruz

Science Saturdays – Capitola


Sunday, January 11

Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center ~ SausalitoJoin us at The Marine Mammal Center to learn about a variety of marine science topics the second and fourth Sunday of each month. These interactive presentations hosted by our award-winning educators feature multimedia, pictures, video and more to share the stories of amazing marine mammals. After the program, explore our hospital and visitor center to learn more about what we’re doing to save animals along the California coast and beyond, and how you can help.

Family Studio at SFMOMA (Free) – San Francisco

Mini Miners – Antioch

Winter Magic (Free) – Dublin

Storytime at the Foster Museum (Free) – Palo Alto


SPORTS THIS WEEKEND:

🏀 NBA – Golden State Warriors (Chase Center, San Francisco & SAP Center)

Friday, Jan 9• Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors — 7:00 PM at Chase Center, San Francisco

(No additional Bay Area NBA games on Saturday or Sunday — the Warriors next play Sunday evening, Jan 11.)

❄️ NHL – San Jose Sharks (SAP Center, San Jose)

Saturday, Jan 10• Dallas Stars at San Jose Sharks — 1:00 PM at SAP Center

AHL San Jose Barracuda (Tech CU Arena, San Jose. - 6pm Saturday

Sunday, Jan 11

•Vegas Golden Knights at San Jose Sharks— 5:00 PM atSAP Center

🏈 NFL – 49ers (Wildcard Playoffs)

The San Francisco 49ers are playing in the NFL Wild Card Playoffs this weekend (away game):• San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles — Sunday, Jan 11 at 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT (nationally televised game)

These films are opening Friday, Jan 9, 2026:

  • Greenland 2: Migration (PG-13) – disaster action sequel starring Gerard Butler.

Primate (R) – horror thriller about a group facing danger in the jungle.

I Was a Stranger (PG-13) – drama with international cast.

Oscar Shaw – action/vigilante drama — also opening this weekend in many theaters.

Music & Live Performances

  • Lalah Hathaway — multiple shows Friday through Sunday at Yoshi’s in Oakland (R&B/soul performances).

Chris Botti performing at Miner Auditorium through Jan. 11 in San Francisco.

Ruthless! musical at The New Conservatory Theatre Center (San Francisco) through Jan. 11.

Bowie Bash / Great American Music Hall — live music (Jan. 10).

Earthling Entertainment’s Yearbook Night at Rickshaw Stop (Jan. 10).


Comedy & Theater

  • Cosmic Comedy at The Valencia Room (Jan. 10).

Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights — Sunday night comedy in SF (free with RSVP).

Stand-up & improv shows (e.g., Punch Line & other local spots with comedians like Aaron Weber on Jan. 10).


Fairs, Markets & Community Events

  • The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair — local food vendors + makers (Sat & Sun).

16th Street BART Plaza Posadita Market — outdoor vendors, music, fun (Jan. 10).

SuckaFlea Market & Swap — vintage, art, vinyl & more (Jan. 11).

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts — free admission exhibitions & programs (Jan. 11).

Japanese New Year Festival (“Oshogatsu Matsuri”) in SF (Jan. 10).


Festive & Fun

  • Explorerium Winter Light & Exhibits — interactive light experiences in SF.

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (Jan. 11).

Free Beginner Parkour & Art Events around the city (Jan. 10).

🎉 Nightlife & Parties

  • Bollywood Blast Kickoff Party — dance & music event in San Jose (Jan. 10).

Kawaii Rave at The Ritz (Friday night).

📍 Things to Do & Explore

If you’re planning group outings or parties, local event services & spaces to check out this weekend include:

  • San Francisco Street Food Night Market — food & festival vibes

  • Palace Games or Activate San Francisco - Stonestown — fun group activity spots

  • Groundfloor — event planning spaces


FREE THINGS TO DO
FREE THINGS TO DO

Oakland Museum of California (first Sunday) – Oakland

Telescope Viewing at Chabot (Fri & Sat eves) – Oakland

San Mateo County History Museum (1st Friday) – Redwood City

Asian Art Museum (1st Sunday) – San Francisco

California Academy of Sciences (4 select days per year) – San Francisco

Exploratorium (select days throughout the year) – San Francisco

CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point (select days) – San Mateo

Hands on Science Classes at Intel Museum (always free) – Santa Clara

Bay Area Children’s Discovery Museum (1st Wednesday) – Sausalito

Bay Model Center – Sausalito

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford (always free, special family programs on Sundays) – Stanford

Home Depot Kids Workshop (1st Saturday) – all locations


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