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Stay dry Monday with a list of fun things to do indoors
By - posted 11/9/2015 No Comment

Photo Credit: Navid Baraty

And now it begins… rain and oooooh.. that thunder this morning!  Welcome back, nasty, rainy and cold San Francisco weather!

So it’s time to stay indoors today, and we’ve got a list of fun things to do on your Monday night including trivia, strange performance art, live classical music, and more. Got any to add? Leave us a comment below!


Tuesday, November 19

Lands and Symbiotic Futures: Artists Presentations II
Tuesday, November 19 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Women Eco Artists Dialog
Lands and Symbiotic Futures: Artists Presentations II
Artists participating in WEAD’s Lands and Symbiotic Futures Exhibit will present their work. This is the second of three sets of presentations and includes Katherine Binns, Barbara Boissevain, Pamela Casper, Vicki Gunter, Betsy Jaeger, Elizabeth Kenneday, Petra Kuppers, Perry Meigs, Judit Navratil, Janet Powers, Lisa ...

Wednesday, November 20

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, November 20 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Black Hammer Brewing
Black Hammer's Free "Hopped Up" Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)

No pens, no paper. Join us for three rounds of fast-paced gameshow-style pub trivia in our taproom every Wednesday at 7PM. Free admission, with bonus points for fastest answer and a live scoreboard. Hopped Up Trivia at 7pm Black Hammer Brewing, 544 Bryant ...Every Wednesday

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, ...
Tea House Story Slams
Thursday, November 21 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*Sliding scale $5-15
| Far Leaves Tea
Tea House Story Slams
Mark your calendars! Story slams every first and third Thursdays. Our next story slam will be on the evening of November 21. Bring in your true stories from your own little life that want to be shared, or sit back and enjoy the show. Stories can ...

Friday, November 22

Afternoon Teas at SF’s Historic Victorian Haas-Lilienthal House (November 22-24)
Afternoon Teas at SF's Historic Victorian Haas-Lilienthal House (November 22-24)
Bring friends and family together to kick off the holiday season with afternoon tea at the historic Haas-Lilienthal House. Our partners at Lovejoy’s Tea Room are curating a menu of perfectly-blended pots of tea, savory finger sandwiches, scones, and sweets served on fine china in our formal dining ...

Saturday, November 23

‘Tis the Season for Science
'Tis the Season for Science
From the tundra to the Himalaya to the desert, come meet some of the cutest baby animals from across the world at the Academy this winter. From Nov. 23 through Jan. 5, ‘Tis the Season for Science offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to connect with baby ...

Monday, November 25

SF’s “Wurst Drag Trivia” (Every Monday)
Monday, November 25 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Willkommen
SF's "Wurst Drag Trivia" (Every Monday)

Don’t miss the best drag trivia in SF, hosted by BeBe Sweetbriar! Grab a beer and some sausages and try your best (or your wurst) to beat the competition while Bebe keeps the questions hard and the ambiance light. SF’s Wurst Drag Trivia ...Every Monday

Wednesday, November 27

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, November 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Black Hammer Brewing
Black Hammer's Free "Hopped Up" Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)

No pens, no paper. Join us for three rounds of fast-paced gameshow-style pub trivia in our taproom every Wednesday at 7PM. Free admission, with bonus points for fastest answer and a live scoreboard. Hopped Up Trivia at 7pm Black Hammer Brewing, 544 Bryant ...Every Wednesday

Monday, December 2

SF’s “Wurst Drag Trivia” (Every Monday)
Monday, December 2 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Willkommen
SF's "Wurst Drag Trivia" (Every Monday)

Don’t miss the best drag trivia in SF, hosted by BeBe Sweetbriar! Grab a beer and some sausages and try your best (or your wurst) to beat the competition while Bebe keeps the questions hard and the ambiance light. SF’s Wurst Drag Trivia ...Every Monday

Wednesday, December 4

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, December 4 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Black Hammer Brewing
Black Hammer's Free "Hopped Up" Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)

No pens, no paper. Join us for three rounds of fast-paced gameshow-style pub trivia in our taproom every Wednesday at 7PM. Free admission, with bonus points for fastest answer and a live scoreboard. Hopped Up Trivia at 7pm Black Hammer Brewing, 544 Bryant ...Every Wednesday

Friday, December 6

Winter Wonderland at Marin Art and Garden Center (Dec. 6-15)
Friday, December 6 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free entry. Pay for skating, workshops, theater, and some activities.
| Marin Art and Garden Center
Winter Wonderland at Marin Art and Garden Center (Dec. 6-15)
Winter Wonderland at Marin Art and Garden Center  Winter Wonderland returns December 6–15, 2024 with the Ross Auxiliary Winterfest December 7. Skating tickets are on sale now! Lace up your skates for a spin under falling snow and twinkling lights! $30 per person (+fees) includes skate ...
North Beach Vintage Holiday Market 2024
Friday, December 6 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*1 drink minimum
| Yesterdays Collective
North Beach Vintage Holiday Market 2024
Yesterdays Collective presents the North Beach Holiday Market on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the recently landmarked Paper Doll building, 524 Union Street. This festive event, set in the heart of North Beach, will offer a unique shopping experience ...

Sunday, December 8

52nd San Francisco Fungus Fair: A Celebration of Wild Mushrooms (2024)
Sunday, December 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $23.18 | El Camino High School
52nd San Francisco Fungus Fair: A Celebration of Wild Mushrooms (2024)
Mushroom displays, talks, workshops, crafts, ID tables, activities, vendors, food and more. Meet David Arora author of Mushrooms Demystified Tickets will be available at the door. Sunday, December 8, 2024, 10:00am – 5:00pm When the first rains tease up the chanterelles and porcini, fungus lovers head to the ...
Community Puzzle Swap (SF)
Sunday, December 8 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free for all - but bring a puzzle
| Mission District
Community Puzzle Swap (SF)
Come swap your old puzzles for new ones on Sunday, December 8 from 2 – 4pm. For each puzzle you bring, you get to take one, all for free! Stop by 22nd and Guerrero and swap them puzzles!

Monday, December 9

SF’s “Wurst Drag Trivia” (Every Monday)
Monday, December 9 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Willkommen
SF's "Wurst Drag Trivia" (Every Monday)

Don’t miss the best drag trivia in SF, hosted by BeBe Sweetbriar! Grab a beer and some sausages and try your best (or your wurst) to beat the competition while Bebe keeps the questions hard and the ambiance light. SF’s Wurst Drag Trivia ...Every Monday

Wednesday, December 11

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, December 11 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Black Hammer Brewing
Black Hammer's Free "Hopped Up" Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)

No pens, no paper. Join us for three rounds of fast-paced gameshow-style pub trivia in our taproom every Wednesday at 7PM. Free admission, with bonus points for fastest answer and a live scoreboard. Hopped Up Trivia at 7pm Black Hammer Brewing, 544 Bryant ...Every Wednesday

Saturday, December 14

SFClayworks Free Holiday Market (2024)
Saturday, December 14 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SFClayworks
SFClayworks Free Holiday Market (2024)
Join us for a festive afternoon at SFClayworks! Get into the holiday spirit as you shop local artists and makers. Find beautiful ceramics and other handmade goodies for all your holiday gifts. Free to attend, and family friendly.

Friday, December 20

Bad Art Holiday Special (Oakland)
Friday, December 20 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Online option to pay what feels good; $15 at the door!
| All Out Comedy Theater
Bad Art Holiday Special (Oakland)
Professional artists sacrifice their worst art on the altar of comedy (and the holidays).