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Saturday, November 7

Free Grand Opening: Downtown Berkeley’s “Zero Empty Spaces” Arts Marketplace
Saturday, November 7 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Zero Empty Spaces Berkeley

Celebrate the grand opening of Zero Empty Spaces Berkeley, the organization’s first California location, inside the former Half Price Books in Downtown Berkeley. Explore a once-vacant storefront transformed into a retail arts marketplace and community-focused gallery featuring local artists, makers, designers, and creative entrepreneurs. Meet …

Free Last Supper Party: Poetry Music + Community Bread (SF)
Saturday, November 7 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Sycamore
Free Last Supper Party: Poetry Music + Community Bread (SF)

An Evening of Poetry and Music with Colleen Shoshana McKee, Olga Zilberbourg and Timothy Goodspeed curated by Kimi Sugioka and presented in collaboration with The Sycamore.
We invite our audience to share ideas and bread and find inspiration in the thoughts and words of artists and …

2026 Premiere: “The Secret Museum” Explores Pompeii’s Hidden Fresco (SF)
Saturday, November 7 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $30 | The Marsh San Francisco MainStage Theater 1062 Valencia Street San Francisco, CA 94110
2026 Premiere: “The Secret Museum” Explores Pompeii’s Hidden Fresco (SF)

Written by Lynne Kaufman
Performed by Arwen Anderson, Lyndsy Kail, Johnny Moreno, and Joseph O’Malley
Directed by Warren David Keith
Show description: Francesca, a contemporary American filmmaker, is shooting a documentary on a newly excavated fresco in Pompeii said to provide startling evidence about sex and the sacred. …

Sunday, November 8

Diwali at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market
Sunday, November 8 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Outer Sunset Farmers Market
Diwali at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market

Celebrate the 4th Annual Diwali (the Festival of Lights) at The Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile! Join us again for a celebration of tradition and enlightenment with our fourth annual Diwali Festival. Featuring live music, cooking demos, family-friendly activities, and more! Did we mention …

San Francisco Diwali Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens 2026
Sunday, November 8 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Encouraged
| Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
San Francisco Diwali Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens 2026

The San Francisco Diwali Festival brings together contemporary and traditional South Asian performances for a vibrant outdoor celebration. Set in the beautiful Yerba Buena Gardens, this free, all-ages event invites you to relax, dance, and celebrate Diwali.
Enjoy live performances throughout the day, along with a …

2026 Dance Film Fest: Free “Leap” Screening + Onstage Dance (SF)
Sunday, November 8 – 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Suggested donation: $10/child, $15/adult
| Brava Theater
2026 Dance Film Fest: Free "Leap" Screening + Onstage Dance (SF)

2026 San Francisco Dance Film Festival presents:

Leap!

A runaway hit with families at last year’s festival, Leap! is back by popular demand!

Sunday, November 8 at 1:30PM
Brava Theater
Suggested Donation: $10-15

REGISTER TODAY

Bring the whole family for a free screening of the animated feature film Leap!, a heartwarming adventure …

Monday, November 9

Veteran’s Day Freebie: Free Dental Screenings w/ X-Rays for Veterans (SF)
Monday, November 9 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
Veteran's Day Freebie: Free Dental Screenings w/ X-Rays for Veterans (SF)

Give Veterans A Smile is free of charge for veterans and active-duty members of the United States’ armed forces
• Free screenings, including dental X-rays; teeth, gum and tissue checks; blood pressure and glucose testing; and oral cancer screenings
• Get your questions answered by University of …

Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class | Berkeley
Monday, November 9 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
| Sports Basement (Berkeley)
Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class | Berkeley
“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Monday, November 9 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
| Madrone Art Bar
"Motown On Mondays" DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Comedy at The Freight
Monday, November 9 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $10*
*Sliding scale starting at $10
| The Freight
Comedy at The Freight

Comedy connoisseurs and lifelong laughers are invited to gather at The Freight for the  first-ever Community Mondays Comedy Club! Join us for café/salon vibes as our lobby stage transforms into a Northern California comedy showcase. Curated by Samson Koletkar (aka “Mahatma Moses“), this premiere night …

Wednesday, November 11

The Laugh Boat: Local Brews & Free Comedy | SF
Wednesday, November 11 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ocean Ale House
The Laugh Boat: Local Brews & Free Comedy | SF

Thursday, November 12

Performance: Kim Shuck’s Poem Jam Celebrates Janice Gould’s This Music
Thursday, November 12 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, Latino Room (lower level)
Performance: Kim Shuck's Poem Jam Celebrates Janice Gould’s This Music

San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck and special guests celebrate This Music, a memoir in prose poems by the late Native poet and essayist Janice Gould at SFPL’s Monthly poetry reading.

Friday, November 13

Interpreting 250 Years Since the Anza Expedition (USF)
Friday, November 13 – 6:40 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tickets are free. Donations always appreciated!
| Fromm Hall, USF
Interpreting 250 Years Since the Anza Expedition (USF)

This year marks the 250-year anniversary of the arrival of the Anza Expedition. In 2026, many events across the Bay Area and beyond have commemorated the arrival of the Anza expedition, which led to the founding of the Presidio and Mission Dolores. The 2026 Kevin …

Sammy Virji
Friday, November 13 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $88.68 | Cow Palace
Sammy Virji

Fri Nov 13, 2026 – 8:00 PM

Goldenvoice Presents
Sammy Virji

with Sam Gellaitry, Saint Ludo

Cow Palace, Daly City, CA, United States | Ages: 18 & Over

Cow Palace
2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City, CA, 94014415-404-4100
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THIS EVENT IS 18+ A valid, physical government-issued photo ID is required for entry where applicable and for the purchase …

Saturday, November 14

Trail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda’s Lost Trails | SF
Saturday, November 14 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Laguna Honda Hospital
Trail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda's Lost Trails | SF
Paramount Theatre Public Tour
Saturday, November 14 – 10:00 am | Cost: $10*
*Acceptable methods of payment are debit or credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
| Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre Public Tour

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 …

SF VegFest 2026: Plant-Based Food + 80+ Exhibitors
Saturday, November 14 – 11:00 am | Cost: $18*
*Early bird $12 ends on September 14th. $18 regular price. $20 at the door
| SMC Event Center
SF VegFest 2026: Plant-Based Food + 80+ Exhibitors

Join us at San Francisco VegFest on Saturday, November 14, 2026!

The San Francisco Vegan Society proudly presents San Francisco VegFest, a joyful celebration of plant-based living that inspires people to embrace a more ethical, healthy, and sustainable way of life.
Now in its 27th year, SF …

District 4 Sunset Family Summit
Saturday, November 14 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free food and childcare.
| Sunset Recreation Center
District 4 Sunset Family Summit

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 4 Sunset Family Summit! The This Is …

Drawn Together—A Drawing Club for Everyone
Saturday, November 14 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*free for all
| San Francisco Main Public Library
Drawn Together—A Drawing Club for Everyone

Draw in a calm and supportive community space for all levels (including you!). Doodle, practice, experiment with new materials, or finish that drawing/comic/manga page you’ve been procrastinating on. This is a great place to try something new, make mistakes (the fuel of creativity!) and have …

Echoes of the Seasons: A Piano Dialogue Between East and West
Saturday, November 14 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public library
Echoes of the Seasons: A Piano Dialogue Between East and West

Explore how Eastern and Western composers interpret the seasons across different musical traditions. Western selections express vivid natural imagery, from Vivaldi’s dynamic storms to Tchaikovsky’s romantic winter scenes and the reflective mood of Autumn Leaves. These works translate the physical world into sound through color, …

“FirstClass: Departure” DJ Saturday Nights | Oakland
Saturday, November 14 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Miranda
"FirstClass: Departure" DJ Saturday Nights | Oakland

Sunday, November 15

Holiday Mercato w/ Artisan Cheese + Hand-Poured Candles (Sonoma)
Sunday, November 15 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free (RSVP encouraged)
| Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
Holiday Mercato w/ Artisan Cheese + Hand-Poured Candles (Sonoma)

The holidays are just around the corner, and it’s time to get festive! Join us at Jacuzzi for our annual Holiday Mercato, featuring seasonal products and gifts from Jacuzzi Family Vineyards and The Olive Press alongside a curated collection of local artisans and makers.
Shop art …

Monday, November 16

“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Monday, November 16 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
| Madrone Art Bar
"Motown On Mondays" DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)

Wednesday, November 18

Progressive Art Studio Models: A Lecture By Cléa Massiani
Wednesday, November 18 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Progressive Art Studio Models: A Lecture By Cléa Massiani

Join us for a lecture from Cléa Massiani on Progress Art Studios (PAS); radical spaces that support artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Learn more about PAS within a lineage of artist-led, independent spaces that resisted dominant institutional models of production and exhibition.

’80s NYC Underground: Free “Mondo New York” Film (Live Worms Gallery)
Wednesday, November 18 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*This film screening is free!
| Live Worms Gallery
'80s NYC Underground: Free “Mondo New York” Film (Live Worms Gallery)

Catch a free screening of Mondo New York in North Beach.
This cult film offers a dreamlike look at New York’s late-’80s underground scene, moving through clubs, strange encounters, performance art, and an unforgettable cast of downtown characters. Atmospheric, messy, stylish, and deeply of its moment, …