Date Night Ideas This Week in the Bay Area.

I watch the whole Bay, though I'll tell you honestly when something's only worth crossing a bridge for.

The best date night ideas in the Bay Area, chosen one at a time. Ask me for something more specific.

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Browse the Bay Area neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

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Top picks

SAMURAI AND PRISONER

SAMURAI AND PRISONER Up & Coming Artist

Wed, Sep 9 · 6:45 PM

San Rafael

Samurai siege thriller

Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons

Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons

Wed, Sep 9 · 6:00 PM

Santa Clara

Latin dance with heart

SILENT FRIEND

SILENT FRIEND Star Performer

Wed, Sep 9 · 6:45 PM

San Rafael

Three lives, one tree

Blue Heron Film Screening

Blue Heron Film Screening

Wed, Sep 9 · 5:00 PM

San Rafael

Lyrical family drama

Live Performance with Carlos Reyes

Live Performance with Carlos Reyes Star Performer

Tue, Sep 15 · 6:00 PM

Menlo Park

Live harp & violin dinner

Django Tuesday Night Jazz Jam

Django Tuesday Night Jazz Jam

Tue, Sep 15 · 7:00 PM

North Beach • $$

French cocktail bar

HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night

HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night Up & Coming Artist

Sun, Sep 13 · 6:00 PM

Temescal • $$

Comedy in a mezcalería

Marin Shakespeare Presents: Julius Caesar

Marin Shakespeare Presents: Julius Caesar Ending Soon

Wed, Sep 9 · 7:30 PM

San Rafael

Outdoor political thriller

Natural Quartz Sand Texture Art Experience

Natural Quartz Sand Texture Art Experience

Wed, Sep 9 · 5:30 PM

South of Market

Hands-on sculptural art workshop

YOGA All levels welcome

YOGA All levels welcome

Tue, Sep 15 · 6:30 PM

Mission District

Yoga & communal warmth

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Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night

Thu, Sep 10 · 7:00 PM

Temescal • $$

Diverse stand-up showcase

Weekly Drop-In Vertical Dance Technique Class

Weekly Drop-In Vertical Dance Technique Class

Wed, Sep 9 · 6:00 PM

West Oakland

Wall dancing & aerial movement

Visibility Drawing - Tuesday Night

Visibility Drawing - Tuesday Night

Tue, Sep 15 · 7:00 PM

El Cerrito

Trans-led figure drawing

“Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night

“Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night

Tue, Sep 15 · 7:00 PM

Temescal • $$

Stand-up in a mezcal bar

Teen Breaking

Teen Breaking

Tue, Sep 15 · 5:30 PM

Martinez

hip-hop dance for teens

Vertical Dance Technique with Roel Seeber

Vertical Dance Technique with Roel Seeber

Wed, Sep 9 · 6:00 PM

West Oakland

Aerial dance on walls

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Frequently asked questions

How are these date night ideas in the Bay Area chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is this list up to date?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on.

How do I find something that suits me?

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