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Saturday, November 9

Unlocked Festival 2024 (Oakland)
Saturday, November 9 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No Cover/Donations Accepted (All Proceeds to TAC and in Support of Palestine)
| Temescal Art Center
Unlocked Festival 2024 (Oakland)

The Unlocked Festival returns for an evening of roving sound and blistering energy, featuring Jordan Glenn’s all-star BEAK ensemble, the incendiary sounds of experimental duo Grex (joined by drummer Robert Lopez and saxophonist Lewis Jordan), noise/improv duo Voicehandler, and the trio of Ari Brown, Sam …

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

Sunday, November 10

2024 Ross Turkey Trot (Race, Family Fun Zone & More) 2024 Ross Turkey Trot (Race, Family Fun Zone & More)

Join us for the Ross Turkey Trot 2024 and kick off your holiday season with a spirit of gratitude and fitness! Whether you’re racing to beat your personal best or enjoying a festive stroll with family and friends, we can’t wait to see you there!  All …

Patchwork Show Redwood City 2024
Sunday, November 10 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*free-open to the public-no tickets needed
| Courthouse Square
Patchwork Show Redwood City 2024

Patchwork Show Redwood City is in the heart of Silicon Valley and is a full day of music and activities for the whole family! There will be a City sponsored  circus happening just next door! This location features 100 local vendors in a central downtown …

Arts & Eats Oaktown
Sunday, November 10 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Pomella
Arts & Eats Oaktown

“Arts and Eats”, a production of Lil’ Oaktown Popup in collaboration with Dona and Pomella restaurants.  Fun community fair, with talented artisans, music, raffles, kids activities.  3770 Piedmont Ave, Oakland.  Sunday 11/10, 11-5pm.

Sausal Creek Salmon Stroll (Oakland)
Sunday, November 10 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*$0
| Dimond Park
Sausal Creek Salmon Stroll (Oakland)

Join CalTrout’s urban stream stroll in Oakland to discover why migration matters!
In just one hour, you’ll discover the fascinating migration journey of Bay Area salmon and how we help protect them. Don’t miss this chance to connect with nature and the fish living in your backyard. …

2024 Slow Food East Bay Grain Festival (Alameda)
Sunday, November 10 – 12:00 pm | Cost: $25*
*Sliding scale ticket price $25 - $50
| St. George Spirits
2024 Slow Food East Bay Grain Festival (Alameda)

Join Slow Food East Bay for an afternoon of delicious eats and good fun learning about the wide ranging and diverse GRAINS in our food system!
We’re gathering at St George Spirits in Alameda for the afternoon of Sunday, November 10th in order to explore the world of …

Book Talk: May the Best Player Win with Kyla Zhao in Conversation with Ann Liang
Sunday, November 10 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | On Waverly

Join us on Sunday, 11/10 as author Kyla Zhao talks about her latest novel, May the Best Player Win, a story that champions girl power in competitive sports. In May the Best Player Win, Bay Area chess player May Li makes a bet with her sexist rival …

Becky Hill at The UC Theatre (Berkeley)
Sunday, November 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $32 | The UC Theatre
Becky Hill at The UC Theatre (Berkeley)

With an irrefutable aptitude for writing chart-smashing pop songs and a reputation as a pioneer in electronic music, BRIT Award-winning Becky Hill is one of Britain’s most in-demand music artists. Her Gold selling debut studio album, ‘Only Honest On The Weekend’, released in August 2021 …

Monday, November 11

Free Dental and Hearing Screenings for Military Veterans (SF)
Monday, November 11 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
Free Dental and Hearing Screenings for Military Veterans (SF)

This event is FREE of charge for veterans of the United States’ armed forces.

Military veterans and active duty military of all ages are invited! (a family member may be seen, if space is available)
Free dental screenings, hearing screenings, and blood pressure tests
Get your questions answered …

Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class | Berkeley
Monday, November 11 – 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 11 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
| Madrone Art Bar
"Motown On Mondays" DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Women’s Audio Mission Presents Local Sirens performance
Monday, November 11 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Rickshaw Stop
Women's Audio Mission Presents Local Sirens performance

Join us on November 11, 2024, for a free night of powerful music and community as Women’s Audio Mission proudly presents Local Sirens at the iconic Rickshaw Stop! Experience the electrifying sounds of Skip the Needle, a Bay Area supergroup that’s redefining rock with socially …

Tuesday, November 12

Performance: Esencia Latin Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday, November 12 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Koret Auditorium
Performance: Esencia Latin Jazz Ensemble

Enjoy original works and popular standards during this afternoon concert featuring Esencia Latin Jazz Ensemble. Founded in 1978, this local Bay Area band has shared the stage with many legendary artists and performed throughout California.
Jorge Ellington has been leading Esencia Latin Jazz Esemble since 1980 …

Wednesday, November 13

2024 Ballpark Back 9 at Oracle Park (Nov. 13-17) 2024 Ballpark Back 9 at Oracle Park (Nov. 13-17)

Oracle Park’s premier golf event, the Ballpark Back 9™ presented by The Bay Golf Club, is returning to San Francisco this November 13-17. The ballpark will transform into an interactive one-of-a-kind 9-hole golf course where golfers will tee off and try to land their shots …

SF State School of Theatre & Dance: Musical Theatre Workshop
Wednesday, November 13 – 4:00 pm | Cost: $5 | San Francisco State University (Main)
SF State School of Theatre & Dance: Musical Theatre Workshop

Musical Theatre Workshop is an exploration of acting through song. The emphasis is on storytelling and the character’s journey. This is a presentation of student work with repertoire they have chosen/ It will include a variety of genres including ballads, comedy pieces, and small ensemble …

The Laugh Boat: Local Brews & Free Comedy | SF
Wednesday, November 13 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ocean Ale House
The Laugh Boat: Local Brews & Free Comedy | SF
Cardi Spelling Bee-An Adult Spelling Bee (Oakland)
Wednesday, November 13 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch, $10 to compete
| Baba's House
Cardi Spelling Bee-An Adult Spelling Bee (Oakland)

Thursday, November 14

Rare Plant Habitats and Ethnobotanical Traditions of the Motherlode
Thursday, November 14 – 7:00 am | Cost: FREE | Southeast Community Center
Rare Plant Habitats and Ethnobotanical Traditions of the Motherlode

El Dorado County covers 1% of California, yet hosts over 30% of the state’s native plant species, an astounding 2,300 species. This hot spot of biodiversity provided a nurturing environment for large populations of Indigenous peoples over many thousands of years. Come explore this rich flora, varied plant …

Le Marché Sample Sale Holiday Gifting & More (San Pablo)
Thursday, November 14 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*FREE - Bring your friends!
| Be Home
Le Marché Sample Sale Holiday Gifting & More (San Pablo)

The Bay Area’s favorite home decor warehouse sale is back.
Good News: We’re having our biggest ever Le Marché Pop Up! (No—really. We’re back with a brand new location to host all your French favorites and more!)
Join us IN PERSON at 1065 Broadway Ave. San Pablo, …

State Champs w/ Knuckle Puck, Meet Me At The Altar, Daisy Grenade
Thursday, November 14 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $35 | The UC Theatre
State Champs w/ Knuckle Puck, Meet Me At The Altar, Daisy Grenade

Younger than Gen X punk heroes like Billie Joe Armstrong and Mark Hoppus; older than Willow and Trippie Redd; STATE CHAMPS balances energy and experience. As a new generation resurrects angsty unrest on TikTok and Machine Gun Kelly puts guitars back on the mainstream chart, …

She / They Board Game Night (Zeitgeist)
Thursday, November 14 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Zeitgeist
She / They Board Game Night (Zeitgeist)

Join us for a laid-back board game night where everyone using she/her and/or they/them pronouns is welcome! ✨
 
Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the scene, this meetup aims to offer a relaxed, pressure-free space to socialize and make new friends. Come as you …

Performance: Kim Shuck’s Poem Jam
Thursday, November 14 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Latino/Hispanic Room
Performance: Kim Shuck's Poem Jam

San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck invites Linda Ravenswood, Kevin Dublin, EK Keith and Avotcja to read at SFPL’s monthly poetry reading. The Main Library’s Poem Jam poetry reading series usually takes place on the second Thursday of each month.

“Post Traumatic Dress Disorder” Launch of Noir Drag Novel by F. S. Rosa
Thursday, November 14 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fabulosa Books
"Post Traumatic Dress Disorder" Launch of Noir Drag Novel by F. S. Rosa

Join Sin Soracco, author of Low Bite and Edge City, and Patrick Marks, publisher of Ithuriel’s Spear for a reading from the now completed final noirish novel that F.S. (Francesca) Rosa was working on before her untimely death in 2016.
It’s 1972 — and three …

Savoy Tivoli Presents: SF Unplugged Hosted by Anthony Arya with John Courage
Thursday, November 14 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Tickets comes with a COMPLIMENTARY FEATURED COCKTAIL
| The Savoy Tivoli
Savoy Tivoli Presents: SF Unplugged Hosted by Anthony Arya with John Courage

Welcome to a show like no other at the iconic Savoy Tivoli in North Beach. Hosted monthly by nationally award-winning songwriter and NBC’s The Voice contestant Anthony Arya, San Francisco Unplugged will bring in some of the best regional acoustic performers and national touring acts …