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Wednesday, October 21
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 …
Award-winning documentary highlights global bat extinction crisis
The Citizens Environmental Council invites you to a free screening of an award-winning documentary highlighting the fight to save North American bats on Wednesday, October 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Burlingame Community Center at 850 Burlingame Ave. …
Checkpoint is back at Savoy Tivoli for another two-room takeover!
Video game music Jam: Bring your instrument and hop on stage with Jason and our house band to play classic video game tunes; all skill levels are welcome to join.
MTG Draft & Sealed: Boxes for purchase!
Boxes …
Go back to the future for a night of comedy, featuring Claudia Wells (Jennifer Parker), an autograph signing & special guests!
Laugh to the Future: A Comedy Showcase on Back To The Future Day! ⚡
Great Scott! Value Culture’s Boom Boom Comedy Showcase is going back to the …
Thursday, October 22
Reimagining Identities and Fantastic Literature
The 52nd Annual World Fantasy Convention is coming to Oakland! Join us from October 22-25, 2026, at the beautiful Oakland Marriott City Center in downtown Oakland, California. Memberships are on sale now at our website!
Centrally located, and accessible by public transportation …
This is Your City. This is Your Voice. This is Your Future. Share your story about growing up and raising your family in San Francisco.
Every family has a story. Every voice matters. Please share yours.
Join us for the District 1 Richmond Family Summit! The This Is …
Photojournalists on the Front Lines of Protest: A panel discussion hosted by Indivisible San Francisco and Pro Bono Photo.
Indivisible SF presents a panel of local photojournalists from Pro Bono Photo and other news organizations who will share selections from their portfolios and discuss the role …
For one night in October, the Library opens its vaults. Explore rarely accessible, reference-only books containing masks, costumes and creepy images, where you’ll find inspiration for your Halloween costume, art, or daily aesthetic.
Collections to Explore
Masks
Costumes
Gargoyles/monsters
Frightening landscapes
… and more!
Flip through books, photograph, copy or sketch your …
Indivisible SF presents a panel of local photojournalists from Pro Bono Photo and other news organizations who share selections from their portfolios and discuss the role photojournalism plays in documenting protest, civic action and pro-democracy movements.
From the civil rights and voting rights movements of the …
Disney On Ice is bringing a new magical adventure for the whole family! Audiences will discover what it truly means to be a hero as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from around the Disney Kingdom come together to take families on a journey through …
Friday, October 23
Lower Polk Live! returns to Polk Street for a free neighborhood celebration of music, art, and community. Experience an evening of live entertainment, local art, creative experiences, and more in the heart of Lower Polk. Featuring performances from Top Chefs, JP Breganza, and more. Experience …
FREE COMMUNITY FUN!
From The E: Excelsior Night Market
Celebrate fall in the Excelsior!
Local craft vendors, food, and music for everyone to enjoy!
Details at https://www.fromtheesf.com
RSVP to enter the raffle to win fun prizes!
LASERS! at The Tech: Stranger Things
Fans cannot get enough of the retro vibe of the hit series Stranger Things. Take a trip to the upside-down in the safety of the Dome Theater at The Tech Interactive. Experience the 1980s tunes and soundscapes from the show, …
Get your tickets to SOMArts’ annual Día de Los Muertos opening reception and exhibition unveiling featuring music by Las Hijas de la Madre, first look at the altars and installations, and a curated vendor market featuring one of a kind artworks and designs.
Curated by Bridgètt …
Come join us for some fun and treats at Peak Ave’s Annual Trunk or Treat. This is a FREE community event open to all.
Movie nights are back at China Basin Park! Gather your friends and family and join us Friday nights this October for four cozy evenings of movies under the stars. Bring a blanket to the Great Lawn, grab your favorite movie-night snacks, and settle in for …
FREE and open to all!
Join us at PROXY for an epic revolutionary tale in One Battle After Another!
Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces and …
$20 Adults, 18+, $10 for Members
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Chabot’s annual drag show is BACK! Set your phasers to STUNNING and get ready for a night of salacious science, galactic gags, and queer joy. Host VERA! and a cast of kings, queens, and space royals will be serving …
Saturday, October 24
Take control of your finances today! Join us for a full day of expert advice on managing your finances and planning for the future. Get free, objective, no-strings-attached one-on-one counseling from CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(TM) professionals and attend financial workshops throughout the day. All financial workshops …
Public tours of the Paramount Theatre are typically given on Saturdays, excluding holidays, holiday weekends and some event days. Our guided tours provide a full and informative view of the theatre. Tours are interactive in nature and run approximately 90 minutes.
Please Note: Due to their …
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, 2026 – 11AM-2PM
Downtown Martinez Annual Halloween Spooktacular – A Boo-tiful Celebration for the Whole Family!
Downtown Martinez & Co. is thrilled to invite you to our spooktacular Halloween celebration! Join us for an afternoon of ghoulishly delightful activities at the downtown annual Halloween …
Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl, steps from Fisherman’s Wharf iconic piers — this October, that’s the whole afternoon. The Fisherman’s Wharf Chowder Fest brings 8–12 local restaurants together to compete for the title of San Francisco’s Best Clam Chowder, judged live on the waterfront.
Free …
Costumes for the kids, the grown-ups AND the pups. Spend a spooky-fun Saturday afternoon on Fourth Street! Trick-or-treat with local makers, show off your costumes, decorate pumpkins, and meet adoptable pups from Rocket Dog Rescue (warning: you might leave with a new best friend 🧡). …
Whack Donuts is celebrating 2 years at its San Francisco storefront with a free outdoor anniversary jam at Embarcadero Plaza on Saturday, October 24.
The celebration will feature a free 5v5 breakin’ crew battle, DJs, community awards, giveaways and a raffle, bringing together San Francisco’s dance, …
