Not That Into Football? Try These Super Bowl Alt-Events | KQED

"Super Bowl week is upon us, and by now you've likely heard of all the big-time hotshot corporate parties. Kehlani and Dom Dolla are coming to San José, Illenium is performing at the Cow Palace, and Calvin Harris is making his appearance at the Midway. The Bay Area is packed with watch parties, concerts and block parties to celebrate the game."

"Maybe you're more of a Bad Bunny fan than a football fan. While many people won't be able to see the Puerto Rican star perform live in person, they'll have the chance to catch his look-a-likes at Tacolicous's contest while playing Lotería. Reggaetón sets the tone at this Bad Bunny-themed paint-and-sip in Oakland, taking place both the day before and the day of the Super Bowl. Pre-sketched canvases celebrate Bad Bunny's style, a curated playlist keeps the beats going, and cocktails keep the creativity flowing."

"The classic paint-and-sip meets the Super Bowl at Oakland's Torch Rooftop Bar. Champagne, wine, mimosas - regardless of your drink of preference, here's the chance to get boozy with brushstrokes as the big game plays in the background. If you'd rather spend your day crafting rather than watching the big game, SFMOMA is hosting a free craft session for families to create sports pennants of their favorite teams as part of their Family Sundays program."

Super Bowl week brings concerts, corporate parties, watch parties and block parties across the Bay Area featuring performers such as Kehlani, Dom Dolla, Illenium and Calvin Harris. Downtown San José will host a free, family-friendly drone light show. Bad Bunny-themed events include a Tacolicous look-alike contest with Lotería and a reggaetón paint-and-sip in Oakland with pre-sketched canvases, curated playlists and cocktails. Oakland's Torch Rooftop Bar offers a champagne-and-paint experience while the game plays. SFMOMA is hosting a free Family Sundays craft session to make sports pennants. BeautifySJ and Mayor Matt Mahan are leading volunteer clean-ups downtown on multiple weekends.

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