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SF’s “Blueprint Hardware Festival” Test-Drive 50 Wild New Inventions (Fort Mason)
Five weeks ago, we selected 50 hardware builders who couldn’t let their blueprints die on paper. People already deep in it. Past the point where turning back makes sense. Ideas ranged from $1000 mini humanoids to drones that can traverse land to glasses for performance ...
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday
Castro Theatre Reopens in February: 2026 Tickets On Sale at 10am
After a massive (and controversial) $41 million restoration, San Francisco’s iconic Castro Theatre is finally making its grand return in 2026, and the first lineup is stacked.
The century-old landmark will reopen in February with a 20-night, sold-out Sam Smith residency, followed by concerts, comedy, film ...
“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday
SF’s 10th Annual German Autumn Lantern Festival (2025)
Friday, November 7 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | German International School of Silicon Valley (San Francisco Campus)
GISSV San Francisco’s 10th Annual Laternenfest
Celebrate St. Martin’s spirit at this cozy community festival on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 4–7:30 pm at 117 Diamond St. Enjoy German food, student performances, lanterns for sale, and a magical evening stroll through the charming streets of Eureka ...
Grand Opening “Highlow Larder” Holiday Party w/ Champagne Cocktails + 10% off (Tiburon)
Friday, November 7 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Highlow Larder
Ring in the season with us! Join Highlow Larder for an evening of champagne cocktails, live music, Victorian holiday cheer, and shopping as we celebrate the grand opening of the Highlow Holiday Annex in Tiburon.
Enjoy 10% off our whole store, plus wine-by-the-glass specials poured by ...
“Glowfari” 2025 Lights Festival at Oakland Zoo (Nov. 7-Jan. 25)
Glowfari returns in November 2025! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to ...
“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, November 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9:30pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue between 27th Street & 22nd Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs to life ...Monthly
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday
SF’s Epic “Photosynthesis” Light Show | Conservatory of Flowers
Light up the season with Photosynthesis, This beautiful light art installation was developed in partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and was designed by Lumigeek with music by Tim Digulla. The installation uses special projectors to transform the all-white glasshouse into a ...
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, November 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | North Beach
On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, November 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly
Free 3-Day “Ode to Joy” European Film Fest in Downtown SF (Nov 7-9)
The European Union Office in San Francisco is proud to launch “Ode to Joy” European CineFest — the first-ever European Film Festival in San Francisco, taking place November 7–9, 2025. This exciting new initiative and three-day celebration will bring some of the best of European ...
“Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, November 7 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” Every first Friday of the month, affiliate venues are open to the public from 6-9 ...Monthly
“Bay Area in Transformation” 5 Authors at the Sausalito Public Library
Friday, November 7 – 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sausalito Public Library
BAIT’s inaugural reading event will take place Friday, November 7 at 6 pm in the Sausalito Public Library, and features readings by Jaime Cortez (Gordo), Armen Davoudian (The Palace of Forty Pillars), Susanna Kwan (Awake in the Floating City), Lisa Teasley (Fluid), and Sasha Vasilyuk ...
Día de Los Muertos 2025: We Love You Closing Reception & Drag Show
Celebrate the closing of this year’s Día de Los Muertos exhibition with a special evening of remembrance. The program features an artist market and drag performances from new and returning artists embodying love and queer resilience.
Día de Los Muertos 2025: We Love You closing reception and ...
7×7: Free Ceramaganza Opening Night w/ Aquatic Park Mini Sculptures
Join us for the opening reception of 7×7: A Ceramaganza at Aquatic Park! Hosted by Clayroom SF, this exhibition features miniature, San-Francisco themed ceramic works! Expect beverages, friendly faces, and lots of beautiful sculptures. Read below for more info:
7×7: A Ceramaganza at Aquatic Park
By Clayroom ...
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...
