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Sunday, November 8
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 …
Find unique gifts and vintage treasures at the Contra Costa Vintage Market’s holiday edition on November 8th in downtown Lafayette. Browse antiques, collectibles, clothing, records, furniture, and home decor while enjoying live music and a vintage photo booth experience.
Admission is free, with free street parking. …
🥗 Good Food · Hands-On Fun · Gifts & Prizes · ❤️ Positive Energy
Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your Sunday?
Come celebrate with us at Bodhi Meditation San Francisco! Bring your family and friends for a welcoming day of food, creativity, meaningful …
Big ideas. Hands-on fun. Free admission!
Celebrate National STEM Day at The Tech Interactive with a full day of curiosity, creativity, and discovery! On Sunday, Nov. 8, explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math with exciting activities, special community partners, and immersive IMAX® films. …
Celebrate Diwali with the whole family! Admission, food, and all activities are free.
Annakut Darshan: A grand display of hundreds of vegetarian dishes offered in devotion.
Immersive Cultural Exhibition: Discover the rich traditions and meaning of Hinduism and Diwali.
Kids’ Diwali Carnival: Explore the five days of Diwali …
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 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 …
Redwood City’s beloved Día de los Muertos celebration returns to downtown on Sunday, November 8, 2026, bringing the community together at Courthouse Square for a vibrant celebration of remembrance, heritage, and culture. Hosted by Casa Círculo Cultural and the San Mateo County History Museum, in collaboration with the Redwood City Parks …
Join Casa Círculo Cultural for a FREE Día de los Muertos celebration inspired by this year’s theme, Tlaxcala. This beloved community event welcomed over 9,000 attendees last year and features beautiful altars, live music, folklórico performances, art, family activities, delicious food vendors, a special car …
Join Parivar Bay Area and St. Mark’s Square for a joyful, FREE community Diwali celebration on Sunday, November 8, from 6:30–9:30 PM at St. Mark’s Urban Life Center, 1031 Franklin Street, San Francisco. Celebrate the Festival of Lights with music, dance, delicious food, local vendors, …
Monday, November 9
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 …
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 …
Tuesday, November 10
Join us for UCSF’s 12th Annual Veterans Career Expo, an event bringing job seekers together with representatives from departments across UCSF.
While this event highlights and supports veterans transitioning into new careers, you do not need to be a veteran to attend—all job seekers are welcome.
Meet …
You don’t want to miss the November 10 Conundrum Chronicles StorySlam! (The Marsh Theater– 1062 Valencia Street, SF)
Put your name in the hat for a chance to tell a true five-minute story; be the judge; or kick back and enjoy magic of live storytelling!
THEME: TURNING …
Wednesday, November 11
Lazy Dog Restaurants is offering a complimentary entrée, personal-sized dessert and soda on November 11 to active-duty military, veterans, retirees and reserve/National Guard members who dine in.
Guests can choose from six Fireside Favorites entrées: Fried Chicken Dinner, Grilled Shrimp Tacos, Fettuccine Alfredo, All-American Burger, Mediterranean …
Can Music Change the Course of History?
Three centuries ago, George Frideric Handel explored a bold idea: that music can change how people think, feel, and act.
Music Director Peter Whelan and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale open the 2026/27 season with Handel’s The Power of Music, …
Thursday, November 12
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.
November 12-14, screenings at 7pm-8pm and 9pm-10pm each night\
Sliding scale tickets for screenings start at $5 (plus $1.28 fee)
The San Francisco Transgender Film Festival (SFTFF) celebrates 29 years of innovative, experimental, and outside-the-box films by transgender and gender-nonconforming filmmakers.
Spanning 12-days from November 12-22 and comprised …
An Evening of Love and Laughter: Arab Cinema Under the Stars
A FREE Outdoor Screening at The PROXY, Hayes Valley Neighborhood, San Francisco
For the first time ever, the Arab Film Festival celebrates its 30 year anniversary by taking cinema outdoors! Join us under the stars for …
Friday, November 13
On Friday, November 13, from 5–8 pm, Fulton Plaza will come alive beneath the dazzling SPECTRA lights for the holiday season’s Performing Arts Showcase, a celebration bringing together some of downtown’s most exciting performing arts organizations for one unforgettable evening.
Guests will be treated to a …
We’re running it back! The B.A. Baracus Rugby Club is taking over the bar at Westwood. Swap your rugby boots for cowboy boots and ride the bull for a good cause — all food and drink sales and bull rides from 6 to 9 go …
Join us on Jessie West Alley for the unveiling of two monumental Mahal/Love murals, bold new works shaped by visions of love and belonging from artists Venazir Martinez and Andre Sibayan. Stay for a free mini block party with art activities, a fashion show, and …
