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Thursday, November 14

New Roots Theatre Festival New Roots Theatre Festival

New Roots is a 4-day arts festival that
unearths artistic voices in the Bay Area
celebrates the development of new work
and centers BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ voices
The 2024 festival line-up features 2 SFBATCO commissions, 1 SFBATCO co-production, 1 presentation by Z Space, and a showcase …

Friday, November 15

“Full Moon” Whimsy Market (San Carlos)
Friday, November 15 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE admission, but get a ticket on Eventbrite. We need to know how many people plan to come.
| Devil's Canyon Brewing Company
"Full Moon" Whimsy Market (San Carlos)

South Bay and Peninsula, we’re coming back for another night market! Join us in celebrating November’s Full Moon with a metaphysical market on Friday the 15th at Devil’s Canyon Brewing in San Carlos.
You’ll learn simple full moon rituals that will bring energy back to you, …

¡BAILA!, La Peña’s Dance Party (Berkley)
Friday, November 15 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15 Super Early Bird | $20 Early Bird | $25 in ADV | $30 DOOR
| La Peña Cultural Center
¡BAILA!, La Peña’s Dance Party (Berkley)

BAILA at La Peña is every third Friday! Live Salsa, Bachata Room, Food, and Drinks available! 
Join us for ¡BAILA!, La Peña’s vibrant Latinx dance party! Experience live Salsa by Orquesta Bembé, two dance floors, and gender-inclusive Salsa/Bachata classes for all levels. Enjoy delicious food from …

Non Stop Bhangra 20 Year Anniversary + Bhangra & Beats Afterparty
Friday, November 15 – 10:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*$20 Early Bird Online; $30 at door
| Temple Nightclub
Non Stop Bhangra 20 Year Anniversary + Bhangra & Beats Afterparty

Non Stop Bhangra 20 Year Anniversary
Bhangra & Beats Official Afterparty!
Location: Temple San Francisco | 540 Howard Street
Time: 10:00pm-2:00am | 21+
Tickets: $20 Early Bird | $25 General | $30 Door
Ticket Link: https://nsb20year-bhangrabeatsafterparty.eventbrite.com
Non Stop Bhangra club nights may not happen as often these days, but for our 20th anniversary, we’re making an exception! …

Saturday, November 16

Patchwork Show Oakland 2024
Saturday, November 16 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free-open to the public
| Jack London Square
Patchwork Show Oakland 2024

Patchwork Show Oakland draws on the East Bay’s strong artistic community and commitment to support local commerce and features local vendors in a local waterfront setting at Jack London Square. After the show, grab a bite or a drink from any of the dozens of …

SF Symphony Community Chamber Concert at Ocean View SFPL
Saturday, November 16 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ocean View SF Public Library

A chamber concert featuring San Francisco Symphony musicians performing classical pieces from a range of composers and sharing their experiences as members of the San Francisco Symphony. This event is open to all library patrons and is brought to you by the San Francisco Symphony’s …

Lunar New Year Love Story (SF Main Library)
Saturday, November 16 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| San Francisco Main Public Library
Lunar New Year Love Story (SF Main Library)

Award-winning authors Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham discuss their recently released graphic novel Lunar New Year Love Story.  Coinciding around Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year, this heartwarming romantic comedy drama of cross-cultural and multi-generational dimensions revolves around themes of fate, family, grief, loss and love while blending elements …

No Squares Comedy
Saturday, November 16 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free ticket, limited to 45 attendees
| Helvella Art
No Squares Comedy

Silly fun ha-ha’s and an art show that’s anything BUT squares? You had me at Helvella! Laugh the night away and celebrate the closing of our current art exhibition at Helvella Art’s comedy/art show, No Squares, Nov 16 7:00pm.
Whether you’re looking for a night out with friends, …

Sunday, November 17

SF’s “Friend Run” 2024 (Golden Gate Park to The Presidio)
Sunday, November 17 – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Pitch in for tshirts if you can! Post run food is not included
| Conservatory of Flowers
SF's "Friend Run" 2024 (Golden Gate Park to The Presidio)

Join the second annual running of friends and strangers! We will run an 11 mile route starting at the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. The route is tentatively through the Presidio but exact details and a map will be sent out closer to …

2024 Temple Israel Holiday Fest (Alameda)
Sunday, November 17 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Temple Israel of Alameda
2024 Temple Israel Holiday Fest (Alameda)

Temple Israel presents the annual Alameda Holiday Fest shopping expo on Sunday, November 17, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Temple Israel in Alameda. Event is free to attend.
This event features dozens of vendors and local artists from throughout the Bay Area selling …

Storytime Sunday with Nicole and Isabella
Sunday, November 17 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE | On Waverly

Join us for the our last Storytime Sunday of the year! On Waverly’s 11/17 Storytime Sunday will feature 2 incredible AAPI children’s book authors: Isabella Kung and Nicole Chen. Little ones will get a chance to get read excerpts from 2 books, receive their own …

ShadowDance XV: 15th Anniversary Celebration at The Great Northern
Sunday, November 17 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $50*
*$50-$55.20
| The Great Northern
ShadowDance XV: 15th Anniversary Celebration at The Great Northern

DarkerStill Productions presents ShadowDance XV
a voluminous evening filled with dance, music, fine art and performance art with some of the best performance artists, musicians, fine artists, vendors and DJs from the Bay Area and around the world!
featuring Anandha Ray’s Quimera Ritual Dance
Sha Sha Higby (puppetry/masks …

Monday, November 18

“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Monday, November 18 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
| Madrone Art Bar
"Motown On Mondays" DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)

Wednesday, November 20

Value Culture Boom Boom Comedy Showcase
Wednesday, November 20 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, No Drink Minimum, but suggested donation of $10 to support the comics
| Boom Boom Room
Value Culture Boom Boom Comedy Showcase

Join us for the monthly Value Culture BOOM BOOM Comedy Showcase at the famous Boom Boom Room on Fillmore Street for a special comedy event hosted by future local comedy legends Stephanie Block, Paul Robertson and special guests! Sometimes Value Culture’s Adam Swig as a …

Friday, November 22

50th Annual Napa “Gifts n Tyme” Holiday Faire (Nov. 22-24)
Friday, November 22 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Napa Chardonnay Hall
50th Annual Napa "Gifts n Tyme" Holiday Faire (Nov. 22-24)
2024 Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration w/ Wine Tasting & Gourmet Dining (Palo Alto)
Friday, November 22 – 6:30 pm | Cost: $20*
*$15 members, $20 non-members, $25 at the door
| Emerson Montessori School, Palo Alto Campus
2024 Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration w/ Wine Tasting & Gourmet Dining (Palo Alto)

As the holiday season approaches, anticipation grows for the vibrant tradition of Beaujolais Nouveau. Wine enthusiasts and cultural connoisseurs can look forward to a festive celebration brimming with wine tastings, gourmet dining, and cinematic delights. Collaborating local establishments and communities are gathering to pay homage …

Saturday, November 23

San Francisco Shih Tzu Meetup Group | Alta Plaza Park
Saturday, November 23 – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | Alta Plaza Park
San Francisco Shih Tzu Meetup Group | Alta Plaza Park
Winter Fundraiser w/ Free Coffee & Raffles (Palo Alto)
Saturday, November 23 – 5:00 pm | Cost: $100*
*Ticket for General Public Adults
| Telegraph Hill Gym
Winter Fundraiser w/ Free Coffee & Raffles (Palo Alto)

Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening!
Saturday, November 23rd
Get ready for a night of great food, drinks, and entertainment in support of TEL HI! The evening will feature a delicious paella dinner by Chef Val Desuyo, local beer and wine, live entertainment, exciting raffle prizes, and …

SF’s Church of Clown Presents “Clown Karaoke” SF's Church of Clown Presents "Clown Karaoke"

What: Clown Karaoke, hosted by Andrew Pulkrabek and Eric Rubin
Where: The Church of Clown, your favorite local haunt for all things ridiculous
When: Saturday, November 23rd from 7:30 – 10:00pm
Who: You and all your friends!
Why: What could be more delightful than an opportunity to dress up, …

Monday, November 25

“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Monday, November 25 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
| Madrone Art Bar
"Motown On Mondays" DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)

Tuesday, November 26

“Top Gun Maverick” Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony
Tuesday, November 26 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $69 | Davies Symphony Hall
"Top Gun Maverick" Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony

Watch Top Gun Maverick on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the score is performed live by the SF Symphony.
Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is drawn into a confrontation with his own …

Thursday, November 28

Friday, November 29

“Amadeus” Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony (Nov. 29-30)
Friday, November 29 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $99 | Davies Symphony Hall
“Amadeus” Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony (Nov. 29-30)

Saturday, November 30