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Tuesday, October 20
South Bay Physical AI and Robotics — RoboBusiness Edition
An unofficial robotics meetup happening after RoboBusiness 2026 in Santa Clara. Engineers, founders, researchers, investors, recruiters, product teams and the broader South Bay robotics crowd. Food and drinks provided.
Pumpkin Paints Pots + Pints for Ruth Bancroft Garden (Berkeley)
Join us for this fun event with Ruth Bancroft Garden (1% for the Planet partner) at our Walnut Creek beer garden! $30 tickets available on their website. All ages welcome! 100% ticket sales directly support Ruth Bancroft Garden. Beer, wine, food and other items available ...
826 Valencia’s “Writer’s Block Party”: $40 for Unlimited Beer & Wine + Free Books (2026)
826 Valencia’s Associate Board hosts its 2026 Writer’s Block Party at Southern Pacific Brewing, a 21+ fundraiser supporting the organization’s free writing and tutoring programs for San Francisco youth. The neighborhood-themed event includes unlimited beer and wine, free books, activities, a silent auction, and surprises, ...
Climate Film Screening: “In Earth We Trust” + Faith Leader Talk (SF)
5:30 p.m. check in
6:00 p.m. program
Also know: The speakers and audience will be videotaped for use on YouTube, and audience questions may be included in the radio and podcast versions of the show.
Location
110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco CA 94105
Description
Join Climate One, in partnership with The ...
Morgan Hill Open Studios 2026 Artist Reception
Tour artists’ home studios where 45 artists set up displays and demonstrations of their creations at their place of creation from October 24- 25. Artist Reception will be on October 20 6 – 8pm at Cura Contemporary.
Mycological Society Monthly Meeting
The Mycological Society of San Francisco holds a monthly meeting highlight all aspects of mushroom foraging, eating, and current scientific research. There are always mushroom appetizers before the meeting,a s well as various drinks available. If you have any interest in learning more about mushrooms, ...
A Very Scary Early 2000s Pop Culture Trivia
Do you like scary movies? Wine Down SF’s monthly Pop Culture Trivia Night is going Y2K with a Halloween twist. We’re conjuring up questions on the music, movies, and pop culture moments from the decade that brought us so much (and haunts us still). Each ...
Mad Props: A Comedy Breakdown of the California Ballot w/ KALW (SF)
Mad Props is a live variety show where Bay Area journalists break down the decisions on your ballot, with a little humor along the way.
Mad Props is a live variety show where Bay Area journalists help you make sense of the upcoming election — while ...
Free Sci-Fi Author Talk: Alain Damasio’s “Horde of the Counterwind” (SF)
Part of Litquake’s Words Around the World
Sponsored by Center for the Art of Translation
Co-presented with Villa Albertine
In 2004, Alain Damasio’s Horde of the Counterwind: An Epic Voyage to the Upper Reaches gained acclaim as France’s genre-defining sci-fi odyssey of the 21st century, inspiring the celebrated video game Clair Obscur: ...
Wednesday, October 21
Rocky Horror Picture Show with a Full Shadow Cast (SF Main Library)
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 ...
Rocky Horror Picture Show with a Full Shadow Cast (SF Main Library)
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 ...
“Bay St Sunset” Market Car Show (Emeryville)
Bay St Sunset Market hosts a Car Show featuring classic and specialty cars at Bay St Plaza in Emeryville. The event takes place during the weekly Wednesday market, where attendees can shop local vendors and purchase food. The event poster also lists music, family fun ...
Music: The Gathering
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 ...
Glue Stick Social: Junk Journaling by the Glow of a Creepy Picture Show (Oakland)
A free weekly junk journaling night inside a century-old church in West Oakland, where Spiritualists once gathered two doors down. Supplies are provided, and each week a different public domain cult film plays in the background. Opening night is Ed Wood’s Plan 9 from Outer ...
“Back to the Future” Day Comedy Show w/ Claudia Wells (Jennifer Parker from the Film)
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 ...
Startup Tech & AI Networking in San Francisco
Meet founders, AI professionals, engineers, operators, investors, and startup builders for an evening focused on technology, startups, and new ideas in San Francisco.
The event brings together people working across AI, SaaS, software, product, growth, and early-stage companies for structured conversations and open networking.
The evening also ...
Litquake: California Journeys at KALW (SF)
Authors of two recent memoirs and one novel invite us to ride along on a narrative journey through California.
Co-presented with LITQUAKE
Taking the driver’s seat on tonight’s narrative journey through California is Grant Faulkner, whose recent “flash novel” something out there in the distance pairs short, ...
Urban Compassion Funraiser: Celestial Hotties, a Live Band Revue
Celestial Hotties Art Collective presents Urban Compassion Funraiser at Thee Stork Club. The Celestial Hotties are the house band all night, backing every performer live. Drag from Beef Cakes, Mama Ganuush and Iman. Hip hop from Chosen Fam, Will Believe and FREEEZE. New music from ...
Thursday, October 22
SF Latino Film Festival 2026: Films, Parties + Filmmaker Chats (Oct 22-Nov 1)
18th Cine+Más San Francisco Latino Film Festival runs October 22-November 1, 2026. The 18th Cine+Más San Francisco Latino Film Festival brings films from across the U.S., Latin America and Spain to venues throughout San Francisco. This year’s lineup celebrates Latino stories and filmmakers through documentaries, ...
2026 “San Francisco Latino Film Fest” Opening Night: Sesame Street Icon Doc (Roxie Theater)
18th Cine+Más San Francisco Latino Film Festival runs October 22 – November 1, 2026.
The 18th Cine+Más San Francisco Latino Film Festival brings films from across the U.S., Latin America and Spain to venues throughout San Francisco. This year’s lineup celebrates Latino stories and filmmakers through ...
City of SF’s “Mega Job Fair” 2026 (SF Mint)
The City and County of San Francisco hosts a citywide in-person job fair at The San Francisco Mint, bringing hundreds of job seekers together with small businesses seeking employees. Employer tables are free, and interested employers must email workforce.development@sfgov.org by October 9.
Original Event Description:
_Attention small ...
Free Trivia Night w/ Lindsay Wildlife at Headlands Brewing (Berkeley)
Join us at our Berkeley (Westbrae) beer garden for a fun, free Trivia Night with Lindsay Wildlife, our 1% for the Planet partner on Thursday, October 22nd from 4-6pm.
Plus: The winning team will receive a free year membership to the Lindsay Wildlife Experience located at ...
District 1 Richmond 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 1 Richmond Family Summit! The This Is ...
Día De Los Muertos “NightLife” 2026 at Cal Academy of Sciences (SF)
California Academy of Sciences presents its fourth annual Día de los Muertos NightLife, una noche en Michoacán, for guests ages 21 and over. The museum-wide evening includes an alebrije unveiling honoring alligator Claude, a community ofrenda, calavera face painting, lotería, crafts, traditional Aztec dance and ...
Presentation: Eyewitness to the Resistance (SF Main Library)
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 ...
2026 Disney On Ice “Find Your Hero” at San Jose’s SAP Center (Oct. 22-25)
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 ...
Poulenc Trio
A pioneering oboe, bassoon, and piano ensemble, The Poulenc Trio has garnered international recognition over its 20-year history. With performances in 47 U.S. states and at prestigious music festivals around the world, including the Ravello Festival in Italy, the San Miguel de Allende Festival in ...
Tricky FM’s Twin Star Fantasy Record Release w/ EDGAR and Tugboyz
Tricky FM is the music project and “electronica star” alter ego of Hana Freed. Based out of San Francisco, she self produces all her own music, while being a staple in clubs, venues and punk bars throughout the Bay Area and beyond. On stage, Tricky ...
Friday, October 23
Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)
Fall is just around the corner, and we’re excited to share a great local opportunity for families to enjoy a seasonal tradition while supporting our schools. Westbrae Nursery in North Berkeley, located at the corner of Gilman and Santa Fe, will host its annual pumpkin ...
“Lower Polk Live!” Free Street Festival w/ Art, DJs, Live Music (SF)
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 turntable culture ...
