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SF Politics 101

Monday, October 19, 2026 - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE
SPUR Urban Center (SF) | 654 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Event Details

Joel Engardio

​Why are San Francisco politics so chaotic and confusing?

Find out with SF Politics 101 by Joel Engardio. Learn what makes our city tick and unpack its million shades of Democratic blue.

Joel promises the hour will be as fun as your favorite Netflix show.

SF Politics 101 is an entertaining look at how local politics work and the history that shaped San Francisco — brought to life with visuals and narrative storytelling. It’s designed for both newcomers and longtime residents who want to better understand the city they love.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Community, Downtown San Francisco, In Person, Lectures & Workshops, Political Activism
Address: 654 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

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