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Saturday, October 17
“Sanctuary” brings together the large-scale landscape paintings of William Nichols and the emotionally charged pencil drawings of Sara Gallagher in an exhibition exploring nature as a site of refuge, restoration, and human connection.
The exhibition opens with a reception on Saturday, October 17th from 5-8 PM. …
Bats, birds, and other spooky critters! A twilight exploration of this unique habitat is not to be missed!
What’s happening
Nature enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join our Twilight Nature Walk led by one of our friendly and knowledgable docents. An expert naturalist will lead …
Looking for a night out in San Francisco that beats dinner and a movie?
Taste your way through 40+ acclaimed Bay Area restaurants and beverage partners, enjoy live music, and dress up for a good cause.
Join us October 17, 2026 at the San Francisco Design Center Galleria for Plate by Plate, …
Falsettos and Sunsets as part of Flop Fest
Falsettos and Sunsets is the story of Richard Begaldix and George Lamps, a pair of cartoony cool guys who fall in love and stumble through the world of polyamory with outrageous physical comedy, startling emotional honesty, and slapstick …
tep Into Wonder comes alive after dark for an immersive, adults-only night of glowing art, music, movement, creativity and connection at Mare Island Art Studios.
Wander through galleries transformed by UV light, illuminated sculptures and fantastical handmade installations. Make art, interact with the evolving environment, move …
Program:
Ludwig van Beethoven – Coriolan Overture, Op. 62
Grace Williams – Sea Sketches
Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 3 in Eb Major, Op. 55 “Eroica”
Betrayed by Napoleon’s thirst for power, Beethoven furiously tore apart his 3rd Symphony’s dedication, and in doing so created a work that …
⚡️🪄 Expelliarmus, witches! 🪄⚡️
Put on the sorting hat , grab your wands 🪄, and get ready for a night of mischief We’re throwing a huge Harry Potter themed party in SF 🧙♂️
Yer an alcoholic, Harry 🥃 Come get Siriusly turnt 🤪 and go Dumb(ledore) on …
Sunday, October 18
Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup
Sundays, 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM
Meet outside Another Cafe at 1191 Pine St
Grab a picker, meet the people on your block, and leave the sidewalks cleaner than you found them. We provide all the supplies: grabbers, bags, gloves, and vests. Just …
Spend a Sunday exploring the brain, sharing a meal and connecting with your neighbors at Brain Brew Community Day—a free, family-friendly event at Buchanan YMCA.
Join us on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for hands-on brain-themed activities, “Brain Olympics” games, local …
Brain Brew is a youth-led brain health initiative bringing a free, interactive Community Day to San Francisco. Visitors can take part in Brain Olympics, hands-on neuroscience activities, the Community Memory Wall, brain-health demonstrations, prizes, food and cold brew, and more.
The Community Day is part of …
BECAUSE I HAVE TO is a discussion series featuring Bay Area artists, writers, musicians, chefs, and creators who work across multiple artistic and creative mediums, against the grain of their professional lives, alongside it, or within it. Hosted by Jeff Wright, these conversations will delve …
Join storyteller, radio host, podcaster, and voice actor Hana Baba as she shares folktales from Sudan, the stories she grew up with in her Sudanese American home.
Through engaging storytelling, Hana introduces audiences to magical tales from a rich East African tradition: stories that build empathy, …
The staff at Excelsior Library is excited to have you at our Open House during Sunday Streets.
Enjoy the day’s events:
11 a.m.– 4 p.m. outside the library
Library Card challenge. Show us your library card, renew it, or get a new one!
Jamaica refresher
Bookmark making
Sidewalk chalk, to decorate …
Fan hosted MXTX cupskeeve
We are happy to announce our upcoming MXTX Cupsleeve Come celebrate Wei Ying’s birthday day with us 🥰 Cosplay is optional but feel free to come in any danmei cosplay if you would like We plan to have a cake celebration again …
The Berkeley Bird Festival
Sunday, October 18th
berkeleybirdfestival.org
The David Brower Center | 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley (12-5pm)
Birding Field Trips | Various Parks Around Berkeley (8am-5pm)
Free | Family-Friendly | All Ages
Every bird holds a memory. Every memory holds a meaning. Across different cultures and communities, across time …
Join our Earthquake Preparedness Fair! Meet local response teams, grab free lunch, and the first 100 to register get a free $50 Go Bag!
Our Earthquake Preparedness Fair is a free community event designed to help neighbors get ready for the unexpected.
Meet representatives from:
Neighborhood Emergency Response …
Transform everyday film plastics into durable, leather-like sheets using heat and pressure. Learn how to fuse materials such as newspaper delivery bags and soft plastic packaging into reusable textiles that can be cut, sewn, and shaped like fabric. Tara de la Garza of Inventurous demonstrates …
The Boil Block Party
Second Line Pleasure Club comes to the Gilman Wine Block
Sunday, October 18 · 3 to 8 PM · Gilman Wine Block, Berkeley
1340 5th St, Berkeley, CA
Free entry. All ages. Crawfish by pre-order.
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A California crawfish boil with Louisiana soul. Live music, Creole food, …
Program:
Ludwig van Beethoven – Coriolan Overture, Op. 62
Grace Williams – Sea Sketches
Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 3 in Eb Major, Op. 55 “Eroica”
Betrayed by Napoleon’s thirst for power, Beethoven furiously tore apart his 3rd Symphony’s dedication, and in doing so created a work that …
Celebrate the opening of EAMES & EAMES at The MAC with an afternoon of bebop jazz, Charbay cocktails, and light bites, surrounded by the visionary designs of Charles & Ray Eames. Enjoy private access to this original exhibition from the Eames Institute of Infinite Curiousity, view …
Monday, October 19
Tuesday, October 20
Tour artists’ home studios where 45 artists set up displays and demonstrations of their creations at their place of creation from October 24- 25. Artist Reception will be on October 20 6 – 8pm at Cura Contemporary.
FRANCAIS
Projection de HER SONG, comédie dramatique, en français et en anglais, tournée dans les Pyrénées, écrite et réalisée par John M. Keller. Producteur exécutif James Ivory, Oscarisé pour le film “Call Me by Your Name.”
La projection sera suivie d’un Q&A avec l’actrice et productrice française Eléa Clair …
Wednesday, October 21
Catch a free screening of the cult grindhouse horror film I Drink Your Blood in North Beach.
A group of Satanic hippies rolls into a small town and encounters a revenge plot involving rabies-infected meat pies, setting off an increasingly deranged chain of events. Released in …
The Bawdy Caste performs a full shadow cast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, acting out the movie in front of the screen while it plays with audience participation. Expect singing, dancing, costumes, callbacks and a room full of people ready to celebrate. Callbacks are …
