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Saturday, November 14

Prokofiev’s “Romeo & Juliet” w/ the SF Symphony (Nov. 13–15)
Saturday, November 14 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $30*
*Tickets start at $30 - Orchestra seats start at just $69
| Davies Symphony Hall
Prokofiev’s “Romeo & Juliet” w/ the SF Symphony (Nov. 13–15)

Prokofiev’s ballet music for Romeo and Juliet is every bit as singular as the Shakespeare tragedy that inspired it: Savage and sensual, tragic and comic, it conveys all the passion of the play and loses none of its ambiguity. Debuting French conductor Marie Jacquot leads ...

Drawn Together—A Drawing Club for Everyone
Saturday, November 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free for all
| San Francisco Main Public Library
Drawn Together—A Drawing Club for Everyone
Draw in a calm and supportive community space for all levels (including you!). Doodle, practice, experiment with new materials, or finish that drawing/comic/manga page you’ve been procrastinating on. This is a great place to try something new, make mistakes (the fuel of creativity!) and have ...

David Sedaris with Susan Orlean – The Land and Its People (War Memorial Opera House, SF)
Saturday, November 14 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $93.94 | War Memorial Opera House
David Sedaris with Susan Orlean - The Land and Its People (War Memorial Opera House, SF)
An unforgettable and lively author event awaits with beloved humorist David Sedaris and his new book, The Land and Its People: Essays.  In this new collection, David Sedaris reflects on what it means to be a foreigner, a brother, a lifelong friend, in essays that are ...

Sunday, November 15

Prokofiev’s “Romeo & Juliet” w/ the SF Symphony (Nov. 13–15)
Sunday, November 15 – 2:00 pm | Cost: $30*
*Tickets start at $30 - Orchestra seats start at just $69
| Davies Symphony Hall
Prokofiev’s “Romeo & Juliet” w/ the SF Symphony (Nov. 13–15)

Prokofiev’s ballet music for Romeo and Juliet is every bit as singular as the Shakespeare tragedy that inspired it: Savage and sensual, tragic and comic, it conveys all the passion of the play and loses none of its ambiguity. Debuting French conductor Marie Jacquot leads ...

SF’s Civic Music Free Concerts (2026)
Sunday, November 15 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
| Herbst Theatre
SF’s Civic Music Free Concerts (2026)

The San Francisco Civic Music Association is dedicated to offering numerous opportunities for classical music lovers and amateur musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our ensembles are open to all musicians and our concerts are free and available to the public. We’d love to ...

Wednesday, November 18

“Biblio Bistro” Farmers’ Market Cooking School | UN Plaza
Wednesday, November 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
"Biblio Bistro" Farmers' Market Cooking School | UN Plaza

Wondering how to prepare the beautiful produce that our local farmers are growing and selling at the Farmers Market? Come check out a live demonstration of how to sauté a featured vegetable at the Heart of the City Farmers Market with Biblio Bistro, the Library’s mobile ...Monthly

Friday, November 27

“Hook” Live in Concert with SF Symphony (Nov. 27-28)
Friday, November 27 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $49.5*
*Starts at $49.5 (while supplies last); Kids’ Tickets Half Off!
| Davies Symphony Hall
"Hook" Live in Concert with SF Symphony (Nov. 27-28)

Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch Steven Spielberg’s Hook on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as John Williams’s score is performed live by the SF Symphony. Kids’ Tickets Half Off! Hook Friday November 27, 2026 | 7:30p Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 2p Davies Symphony ...

Saturday, November 28

“Hook” Live in Concert with SF Symphony (Nov. 27-28)
Saturday, November 28 – 2:30 pm | Cost: $49.5*
*Starts at $49.5 (while supplies last); Kids’ Tickets Half Off!
| Davies Symphony Hall
"Hook" Live in Concert with SF Symphony (Nov. 27-28)

Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch Steven Spielberg’s Hook on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as John Williams’s score is performed live by the SF Symphony. Kids’ Tickets Half Off! Hook Friday November 27, 2026 | 7:30p Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 2p Davies Symphony ...

Wednesday, December 2

Free Civic Center Tree Lighting: 50-Foot Fir + Santa (SF)
Wednesday, December 2 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Civic Center Plaza
Free Civic Center Tree Lighting: 50-Foot Fir + Santa (SF)
Get ready to kick off the holiday season at San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza Holiday Tree Lighting 2026! For over 100 years an illuminated tree has stood in San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza during the holidays. This year be a part of the tradition at the ...

Saturday, December 5

Drawing From Film—Night of the Hunter
Saturday, December 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free for all
| San Francisco Main Public Library
Drawing From Film—Night of the Hunter
We’ll be pausing Laughton’s Southern Gothic thriller, Night of the Hunter, to draw striking frames. We’ll be focusing on the art deco design, dramatic shadows and poses in the film. Basic materials (pencils, paper, erasers) will be provided. You may bring your own materials, but please ...

Sunday, December 6

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, December 6 – 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

Thursday, December 10

Thursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library
Thursday, December 10 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library

Join San Francisco Main Public Library with talented poets for a poetry jam. The Main Library’s monthly Poem Jam poetry reading series, moderated by Kim Shuck, takes place on Thursdays at 6 pm in the Main Library. Thursday Night Poem Jam Every 2nd Thursday | ...Monthly

Saturday, December 12

Live on Larkin: Free Street Fest 2026 (Tenderloin)
Saturday, December 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Larkin St (between Eliis & Eddy)
Live on Larkin: Free Street Fest 2026 (Tenderloin)

Live on Larkin – a new series of free street events on Larkin Street. Come out and celebrate in the Tenderloin, one of San Francisco’s most vibrant cultural crossroads, and discover why it’s one of the best destinations for amazing food, art, and history. Live ...

Wednesday, December 16

“Biblio Bistro” Farmers’ Market Cooking School | UN Plaza
Wednesday, December 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
"Biblio Bistro" Farmers' Market Cooking School | UN Plaza

Wondering how to prepare the beautiful produce that our local farmers are growing and selling at the Farmers Market? Come check out a live demonstration of how to sauté a featured vegetable at the Heart of the City Farmers Market with Biblio Bistro, the Library’s mobile ...Monthly

Sunday, January 3

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, January 3 – 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

Thursday, January 14

Thursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library
Thursday, January 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library

Join San Francisco Main Public Library with talented poets for a poetry jam. The Main Library’s monthly Poem Jam poetry reading series, moderated by Kim Shuck, takes place on Thursdays at 6 pm in the Main Library. Thursday Night Poem Jam Every 2nd Thursday | ...Monthly

Thursday, February 11

Thursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library
Thursday, February 11 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library

Join San Francisco Main Public Library with talented poets for a poetry jam. The Main Library’s monthly Poem Jam poetry reading series, moderated by Kim Shuck, takes place on Thursdays at 6 pm in the Main Library. Thursday Night Poem Jam Every 2nd Thursday | ...Monthly