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Thursday, November 21

“K-Pop Trivia Night” at SF’s Asian Art Museum
Thursday, November 21 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: $20*
*Event included with museum general admission ticket.
| Asian Art Museum
"K-Pop Trivia Night" at SF's Asian Art Museum
Are you a K-pop superfan? Show off your knowledge of Blackpink, BTS, and more at Trivia Night hosted by SF’s own SarangHello, featuring Random Play Dance with DJ Peter Lo. K-Pop Trivia Night Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 5:30p-7:30p Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St., SF Get Tickets – $20 – includes K-Pop Trivia, ...
Divisadero Merchants Fall Art Walk 2024
Thursday, November 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Divisadero Street from Haight to Ellis
Divisadero Merchants Fall Art Walk 2024
Divisadero Street is kicking off the holidays the best way we know how, with an Art Walk! Come support your favorite local artists, musicians, and merchants on Thursday, November 21 from 5pm – 8pm. Mark your calendars, grab your friends, and head on over to ...

C/Change: Prototyping Just Technological Futures Closing Event
Thursday, November 21 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Goethe-Institut
Join us for the closing event of C/Change: Prototyping Just Technological Futures, an initiative by the Goethe-Institut San Francisco and Gray Area. This project aims to inspire cultural exchange and foster inclusive, forward-looking initiatives through emerging technologies. The event will bring together artists to discuss ...
Beyond Gravity 2024
Thursday, November 21 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*$20-$40 NOTAFLOF
| CounterPULSE
Beyond Gravity 2024
In the wake of Jess Curtis passing, Jess Curtis/Gravity presents Beyond Gravity 2024, new live dance performance works developed by artists Jess chose to fiscally sponsor and mentor over the last few years of his life. Beyond Gravity 2024 features two programs: Program A, with ...

Friday, November 22

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday

2024 “IlluminOdyssey” Dazzling Winter Lights (Nov. 16-Jan. 26)
Friday, November 22 – 10:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $27.95*
*$27.95 Adults; $23.95 Children, Students & Seniors
| CuriOdyssey
2024 "IlluminOdyssey" Dazzling Winter Lights (Nov. 16-Jan. 26)

IlluminOdyssey is back! Catch the light November 16, 2024–January 26, 2025. Inspired by the science of light, IlluminOdyssey is an immersive, interactive installation that will mesmerize kids and adults of all ages*. CuriOdyssey’s four-level Redwood Hall will transform into a glowing forest of science—light your ...

California Academy of Sciences: Welcome Winter Night
Friday, November 22 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $49*
*Youth (3-17) tickets - 24, Youth 2 and under free
| California Academy of Sciences
Kick off the winter season with the Academy’s evening event for science fans of all ages! See what our animals get up to after hours and enjoy special themed activities like live reindeer viewing, cookie decorating, magic shows, and more. Whether you’re a curious child ...

Saturday, November 23

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

2024 “IlluminOdyssey” Dazzling Winter Lights (Nov. 16-Jan. 26)
Saturday, November 23 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $27.95*
*$27.95 Adults; $23.95 Children, Students & Seniors
| CuriOdyssey
2024 "IlluminOdyssey" Dazzling Winter Lights (Nov. 16-Jan. 26)

IlluminOdyssey is back! Catch the light November 16, 2024–January 26, 2025. Inspired by the science of light, IlluminOdyssey is an immersive, interactive installation that will mesmerize kids and adults of all ages*. CuriOdyssey’s four-level Redwood Hall will transform into a glowing forest of science—light your ...

2024 Craft Fest (Walnut Creek)
Saturday, November 23 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA
2024 Craft Fest (Walnut Creek)
n 2008, Bedford Gallery hosted its inaugural Craft Fest to bring the best Bay Area artists and craftspeople to Walnut Creek for a one-day pop-up shop in the gallery. Now in its 15th year, the cheerful, bustling marketplace continues to delight visitors with the finest ...

Sunday, November 24

Free Sunday at SF’s Contemporary Jewish Museum (Closing for 1+ Year on Dec. 15)
Sunday, November 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Book free tickets at thecjm.org
| Contemporary Jewish Museum
Free Sunday at SF's Contemporary Jewish Museum (Closing for 1+ Year on Dec. 15)

The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco has, unfortunately, announced it will temporarily close its galleries for at least one year, beginning December 16, 2024, due to financial challenges. The good news (if there is any, here) is that in order to give the ...

Monday, November 25

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Monday

Wednesday, November 27

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Wednesday

“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Wednesday, November 27 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Visitors are welcome to pay what they can every Wednesday
| Museum of Craft and Design
"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on Pay What You Can Wednesday. MCD’s Pay What You Can Wednesday initiative strives to keep art accessible to all by giving visitors the opportunity to experience the latest exhibitions for whatever ...Every Wednesday

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, November 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Opened to the public in 1993, YBCA was founded as the cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. Our work spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life. Centering artists as essential to social and cultural movement, YBCA ...Every Wednesday

Thursday, November 28

Free Admission to SF’s Botanical Garden on Thanksgiving (2024)
Thursday, November 28 – 7:30 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and daily from 7:30-9 am
| San Francisco Botanical Garden
Free Admission to SF's Botanical Garden on Thanksgiving (2024)

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly

Friday, November 29

The Dog Friday Art Show & Exhibition w/ Live Music (Berkeley)
Friday, November 29 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to browse.
| 2727 California Street Gallery
The Dog Friday Art Show & Exhibition w/ Live Music (Berkeley)
Come one come all to “Dog Friday Art” taking place November 29th at 2727 California Street, Berkeley. This event will feature over 10 local artists displaying their own canine creations as well as local bands “The Clarences” and “100% Jennifer” to help raise the “woof.” Life ...
2 for 1 Deal: Black Friday Paint & Shop w/ Live Music (SF)
Friday, November 29 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $36.52*
*Free entry but you can get 2 for 1 Black Friday deal for Paint Night for only $36.52
| Honey Art Studio
2 for 1 Deal: Black Friday Paint & Shop w/ Live Music (SF)
Enjoy paint night with a friend and get this 2 for 1 Black Friday deal at the Honey Art Studio on Friday, November 29th! Stop by for a relaxing night of free live music and painting (buy tickets) on Black Friday, while browsing local vendors. Drinks ...
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday

2024 “IlluminOdyssey” Dazzling Winter Lights (Nov. 16-Jan. 26)
Friday, November 29 – 10:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $27.95*
*$27.95 Adults; $23.95 Children, Students & Seniors
| CuriOdyssey
2024 "IlluminOdyssey" Dazzling Winter Lights (Nov. 16-Jan. 26)

IlluminOdyssey is back! Catch the light November 16, 2024–January 26, 2025. Inspired by the science of light, IlluminOdyssey is an immersive, interactive installation that will mesmerize kids and adults of all ages*. CuriOdyssey’s four-level Redwood Hall will transform into a glowing forest of science—light your ...

Free Museum Days at SF’s Contemporary Jewish Museum: Thanksgiving Weekend 2024 (Nov. 29-Dec. 1)
Friday, November 29 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Book free tickets at thecjm.org
| Contemporary Jewish Museum
Free Museum Days at SF's Contemporary Jewish Museum: Thanksgiving Weekend 2024 (Nov. 29-Dec. 1)

The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco has, unfortunately, announced it will temporarily close its galleries for at least one year, beginning December 16, 2024, due to financial challenges. The good news (if there is any, here) is that in order to give the ...

Saturday, November 30

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

Sunday, December 1

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, December 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
| Asian Art Museum
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

Through the power of art, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 ...Monthly

Sucka Flea Marketplace Grand Opening (SF)
Sunday, December 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sucka Flea Marketplace
Sucka Flea Marketplace Grand Opening (SF)
SUCKA FLEA MARKETPLACE! Grand Opening Sunday December 1st, 10am until 6pm! We are located inside the San Francisco Centre in Downtown SF, on the bottom floor,  by the Food Court!   Featuring All Local Brands & Vendors, Clothing, Art, Jewelry, Hats, Bags, Housewares, Books, Kid Stuff, Music, Bath ...
Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)
Sunday, December 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history, and natural science under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people. Sunday Hours – 11am to 5pm – Please check website as hours may change seasonally Free – ...Monthly

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, December 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly

Monday, December 2

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Monday

Tuesday, December 3

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, December 3 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Timed tickets required
| de Young Museum
de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

Located in beautiful Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum is a landmark art museum founded in 1895. Your visit includes a whirlwind trip around the world as the museum’s collections feature priceless treasures and works of arts from the 17th through the 20th centuries ...Monthly