San Francisco Bay Area Events, Things To Do This Week: January 26, 2026
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What happened yesterday in Minneapolis was horrific. There will be more protests, more meetings, more activism opportunities in the coming days, weeks. Don’t feel bad if you are unable to participate all the time or even some of the time. Some can’t take time off work, others are sick, some have limited mobility. There are many ways to support efforts remotely, at home (see guide above). For those looking ways to support Immigrant communities in Minneapolis, check out this guide.
That said, the folks in Minneapolis are an inspiration to all. I had the chance to visit Minneapolis back in 2024 and was touched by how amazingly warm and friendly the people I met there. Seeing all the videos of resilient people in the streets, sub-zero temperatures and rallying to support vulnerable communities through protests, food drives/shopping, donations, and more motivates me to do more of what I can, how I can, and whenver I can, and I hope they do the same for you.
If you don’t do it for others, do it for yourself. You will meet some amazing people through volunteering, protests, donation drives, art communities and more.
Here is a video of Alex Pretti honoring a veteran he cared for.
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San Francisco Bay Area Weekly News Roundup
Arrested, Not Tried: How SF Keeps People in Jail for Years Without a Verdict -BAS
2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists San Francisco Bay Area Announced -Eddie’s List
SFMOMA Cuts Free Admission on First Thursdays, Currently Lacking Sponsor -SFist
Word’s getting out about the Tenderloin Voice -SF Gazetteer
An art show centering formerly marginalized artists -SF Gazetteer
Bay Area ferry services thriving with big plans for future -ABC7News
Campaign to Avert Bay Area Public Transit Death Spiral Gets Underway -KQED
How Donors Stepped Up to Keep Bay Area Arts Alive -San Francisco Foundation
New SF anti-corruption leader still ‘finding justice, just in a different way’ - SF Examiner
Investing in East Bay Artists Who Shape Our Communities -East Bay Community Foundation
San Francisco Bay Area Events, Things To Do This Week
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A Few Ongoing Events, Exhibits Ending This Week Bay Area
9/27-February 1, 2026 - Art of Manga, de Young Museum
November 7, 2025-January 25, 2026 - Glowfari, Oakland
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