Sunday, October 18
Filipino American Int’l Book Festival 2026 at SF Main Library (Oct. 17-18)
Sunday, October 18 – 12:15 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
The Filipino American International Book Festival (FilBookFest), presented in partnership with San Francisco Public Library, returns SFPL’s Main Library for its 8th iteration, continuing its legacy as the largest Filipino American literary festival in the U.S. This year’s theme, “SANGGALAN: Stories that propel us, stories ...
Wednesday, October 21
Rocky Horror Picture Show with a Full Shadow Cast (SF Main Library)
Wednesday, October 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:45 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public 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 ...
Thursday, October 22
Free Panel: Bay Area Protest Photojournalists + Pop-Up Exhibit (SF Main Library)
Thursday, October 22 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
Photojournalists on the Front Lines of Protest: A panel discussion hosted by Indivisible San Francisco and Pro Bono Photo.
Indivisible SF presents a panel of local photojournalists from Pro Bono Photo and other news organizations who will share selections from their portfolios and discuss the role ...
“Macabre Marvels in the Stack” Inspiration From SF Library’s Hidden Books
For one night in October, the Library opens its vaults. Explore rarely accessible, reference-only books containing masks, costumes and creepy images, where you’ll find inspiration for your Halloween costume, art, or daily aesthetic.
Collections to Explore
Masks
Costumes
Gargoyles/monsters
Frightening landscapes
… and more!
Flip through books, photograph, copy or sketch your ...
Thursday, October 29
Stressless Taxes for Artists, Creatives, and Freelancers (SF Main Library)
Banish tax fear and get ahead with tips from this presentation on taxes for creatives and freelancers.
Learn about what income is taxable and which expenses are deductible for self-employed creatives/artists. We will focus on the Schedule C form, and cover hobby losses, home offices, self-employed ...
Thursday, November 12
Thursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library
Thursday, November 12 – 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
Saturday, November 14
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 ...
Saturday, December 5
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 ...
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
