DAY OF THE DEAD - FESTIVAL OF ALTARS (area events)
Nov
2
to Dec 2

DAY OF THE DEAD - FESTIVAL OF ALTARS (area events)

Potrero Del Sol Park | 1369 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

Installations start at 8am, ceremony 12pm, performance at 5pm. Experience the Mesoamerican tradition of honoring ancestors. Everyone is welcome to participate! Learn more! dayofthedeadsf.org

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HOLIDAY ICE RINK OPENING CELEBRATION (area events)
Nov
6
5:00 PM17:00

HOLIDAY ICE RINK OPENING CELEBRATION (area events)

Union Square Ice Rink | 1369 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Kaiser Permanente will open with a festive evening ceremony to kick off the holiday ice skating season. Guests are invited to skate before and after the celebration, which will include on-ice performances and an appearance from cast members of A Whynot Christmas Carol at American Conservatory Theater. Additional special guests will include local dignitaries and celebrities, who will be invited to take to the ice alongside guests of all ages for the first official skate of the season. First (100) guests skate for free during the 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. sessions. Learn more! visitunionsquaresf.com

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Downtown First Thursdays (area event)
Nov
7
5:00 PM17:00

Downtown First Thursdays (area event)

2nd Street (between Market and Howard) and along neighboring alleyways ready for you to explore.

Free monthly downtown street party! Get ready for disco in the streets, DJs, live music, drag, fashion, street performances, and many other surprises! Learn more! dftsf.com

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26th Annual Hip Hop Dancefest (area events)
Nov
9
to Nov 10

26th Annual Hip Hop Dancefest (area events)

Palace of fine arts theatre | 3301 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • Iconic performances by premiere dance companies from around the globe.

  • Freestyle Dance Contest (Soul Train Style) WINNER WINS $500 on Sat Nov 9 after the 7 PM show (All Ages)

  • Kids Freestyle Dance Session Onstage and SFIHHDF keepsake item Sun Nov 10 after the noon show

  • SFIHHDF after party (live DJ, bites, drinks, awards ceremony, and special Turf performance) Sun Nov 10 following the 5 PM show (All Ages) . Learn more! Events — San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest

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BHANGRA BEATS Night Market (area event)
Nov
15
5:00 PM17:00

BHANGRA BEATS Night Market (area event)

Clay St & Battery St

Partake in delicious street food cuisines, sip cocktails, shop from unique local artisans while moving to the beats of the Bay! Downtown Clay St & Battery St.

Learn more! Bhangra & Beats Night Market (bhangraandbeats.com)

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26th Annual Hip Hop Dancefest (area events)
Nov
21
to Nov 22

26th Annual Hip Hop Dancefest (area events)

Urban Patio 3 Embarcadero Center Street Level | 4 Embarcadero Ctr Lbby Level, San Francisco, CA 94111

Join us for a magical evening at our Holiday Market! Dive into the festive spirit as you shop local artisans and retailers, groove to live music, sip on delightful drinks, and savor tasty lite bites. Plus, discover the mystique of tarot readings to add a dash of intrigue to your night! As the night draws to a close, be captivated by the breathtaking sight of Embarcadero Center lighting up the sky with 17,000 dazzling lights outlining the building.

Insider Tip: Arrive early! The first 200 attendees will receive a drink token for a complimentary cocktail or mocktail. Plus, the first 300 guests who purchase a drink will be treated to a complimentary caramel apple. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the season! 

For a free RSVP, please click the link HERE.

*Admission is free and it’s first come, first serve.  Learn more!

Holiday Market at Embarcadero

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GOLDEN GATE TRAIL CLASSIC (area events)
Nov
23
to Nov 24

GOLDEN GATE TRAIL CLASSIC (area events)

Golden Gate Trail Classic | START crissy field | Start Time: 4:45 AM

Starting in the iconic city of San Francisco, travel across the Golden Gate Bridge and venture into the fabled Marin Headlands, where spellbinding panoramas of the mountains and sea await.

Learn more! Golden gate Trail Classic

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DICKENS CHRISTMAS FAIR (area events)
Nov
23
to Nov 30

DICKENS CHRISTMAS FAIR (area events)

cOW pALACE | 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014

Join us at the Cow Palace for our Ruby Jubilee!

Over 4 acres of the historic Cow Palace exhibition halls are magically transformed into the winding lanes and bustling play houses of Victorian London! Immerse yourself in a world of theatres, pubs, dance parties, and charming shops. Discover holiday revelry in this lamp-lit city brimming with hundreds of lively and colorful characters from the imagination of Charles Dickens and the often saucy world of the Victorian stage.

“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good-humor.”
~ Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol

Learn more! Dickens Christmas Fair

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SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY TOP GUN (area events)
Nov
26
7:30 PM19:30

SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY TOP GUN (area events)

Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102

Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch favorite films on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it. Rated PG-13.

Learn more! San Franciso Symphony (Top Gun)

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FANEXPO (area events)
Nov
29
to Dec 1

FANEXPO (area events)

Moscone Center | 701 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103

If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, come share our playground. You'll feel out of this world – and right at home.

Find your fandom family at FAN EXPO San Francisco. All 35,000 of them.

Show Hours:
Friday 4 PM – 9 PM Preview Night
Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM

Learn more! FANEXPO

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HALLOWEEN FOOD TRUCK + Trick or Treat Table!
Oct
31
5:00 PM17:00

HALLOWEEN FOOD TRUCK + Trick or Treat Table!

Juan Bautista Circle

Don’t miss our Trick or Treat Table from 5-6:30pm!

The ghosts are out! The witches fly! my Oh my, it’s Halloween night!
Give yourself a treat - grab a delicious burger from Rock Club this Halloween! Everything is made fresh and ready to take. See for yourself why we’ve been voted the best Burger Food Truck in San Francisco since 2021. Enjoy a Parkmerced resident discount with code: Merced10!

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CHARLIE XCX & TROYE SIVAN (area events)
Oct
20
7:00 PM19:00

CHARLIE XCX & TROYE SIVAN (area events)

7:30pm | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco 94158

Co-headliners in a high-octane show: English singer-songwriter Charli XCX’s “Brat” (2023) and Australian singer-songwriter Troye Sivan’s “Something to Give Each Other”. Learn more! vividseats.com

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San Francisco Symphony (area event)
Oct
18
to Oct 20

San Francisco Symphony (area event)

Davies Symphony Hall | 1023 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Salonen conducts Beethoven’s Pastoral. Rich in timbral colors—congas and bongos and layers of loops. The concertowas written for Yo-Yo Ma.

Learn more! sfsymphony.org/

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Italian Heritage Festival (area events)
Oct
13
11:00 AM11:00

Italian Heritage Festival (area events)

San Francisco - Various Locations

Italian-American celebration & parade. Featuring dignitaries, music, performances, floats, and representatives of Italian and Italian-Americanorganizations and businesses. Learn more! sfitalianheritage.org

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ROCK CLUB FOOD TRUCK | On-site Event!
Oct
10
5:00 PM17:00

ROCK CLUB FOOD TRUCK | On-site Event!

Rock Club Latin Special Food Truck

Rock Club is what happens when passionate food lovers get together and decide to share their talents with the world. Everything is made fresh and ready to take on the go at your convenience. Come celebrate togetherness and full-bellies with us, and see why we’ve be the best Burger Food Truck in San Francisco since 2021. Perfect combination between American and LatinAmerican food.


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Fleet Week (area events)
Oct
7
to Oct 15

Fleet Week (area events)

  • San francisco, CA United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

San Francisco - Various Locations

The annual 7 day celebration of US Military Forces bringing civilians and military forces together. The Blue Angels perform on October 11, 12 & 13.. Learn more! fleetweeksf.org

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Castro Street Fair (area events)
Oct
6
11:00 AM11:00

Castro Street Fair (area events)

  • San Francisco, CA, 94102 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In the heart of the Castro | San Francisco, CA

This year is the 50th anniversary of the Castro Street Fair, which was started by Harvey Milk to celebrate the LGBT community and their supporters. Learn more! castrostreetfair.org

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49ers at Levi Stadium (area events)
Oct
6
to Oct 27

49ers at Levi Stadium (area events)

Levi’s Stadium | 4900 Marie P Debartolo Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Catch the 49ers in action at Levi’s Stadium in October! Oct. 6th: 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals, Oct. 20th 49ers vs Kansas City Chiefs, Oct. 27th 49ers vs Dallas Cowboys. Learn more! levisstadium.com

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Downtown First Thursdays (area event)
Oct
3
5:00 PM17:00

Downtown First Thursdays (area event)

2nd Street (between Market and Howard) and along neighboring alleyways ready for you to explore.

Free monthly downtown street party! Get ready for disco in the streets, DJs, live music, drag, fashion, street performances, and many other surprises! Learn more! dftsf.com

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Wicked Musical at The Orpheum (area events)
Oct
1
to Oct 13

Wicked Musical at The Orpheum (area events)

Orpheum Theater | 1192 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102

See the Tony Award winning global sensation! Find out what really happened in the Land of Oz with Elphaba and Glinda. Learn more! broadwaysf.com

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San Jose Sharks NHL (area events)
Oct
1
to Oct 31

San Jose Sharks NHL (area events)

SAP Center | 525 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113

If you love hockey, you can also head south for some NHL action. The Sharks take on the Colorado Avalanche, Los Angeles Kings, and the Vegas Golden Knights in October. Learn more! nhl.com/sharks/

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Portola Festival (area event)
Sep
26
to Sep 29

Portola Festival (area event)

Pier 80 401 Cesar Chavez, San Francisco, CA 94124

A 2-day music festival for adults 21+. Popular acts like Polo y Pan, Jai Paul, Thundercat, Rina Sawayama, Flying Lotus and Major Lazer are sure to draw crowds. Learn more! Portola (portolamusicfestival.com)

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Candlelight Concert (area event)
Sep
21
6:30 PM18:30

Candlelight Concert (area event)

International Art Museum of America
1023 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103, 94103-1605

The International Art Museum of America in downtown San Francisco is a captivating venue that showcases diverse artwork from around the world. Objects include sculptures, paintings, tiles, prints, and more.

Discovering Beethoven brings the magic of classical compositions and the stories behind their composers to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Francisco. Get your tickets now to discover the music and life of Beethoven at International Art Museum of America under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Learn more! Candlelight: Discovering Beethoven - SF Bay Area | Fever (feverup.com)

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Comedy Day (area event)
Sep
15
to Sep 16

Comedy Day (area event)

Golden Gate Park - Robin Williams Meadow

Held appropriately at the Robin Williams Meadow - you’ll find 1 stage, 5 hours and 50 comedians. From noon to 5pm enjoy the power of laughter and community. Learn more! Comedy Day 2024

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Autumn Moon Festival (area event)
Sep
14
to Sep 15

Autumn Moon Festival (area event)

CHINATOWN - GRANT Avenue between California & Broadway

Join us in the streets of San Francisco’s Chinatown as they are transformed into a vibrant public celebration! Enjoy entertainment, food vendors, mooncakes, kids activities, lion dancing & more! Learn more! SFCMA | San Francisco Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival

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Flower Piano (area event)
Sep
12
to Sep 22

Flower Piano (area event)

San Francisco Botanical Garden
1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

Sunset Piano and Gardens of Golden Gate Park are excited to present one of the most unique and creative events in the Bay Area from September 13-22. For 10 days, Flower Piano will transform San Francisco Botanical Garden once again into the city’s own alfresco concert hall where everyone is invited to play and listen.

Learn more! Flower Piano 2024 - GGGP

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Bay Area Rocks (area event)
Sep
7
7:00 PM19:00

Bay Area Rocks (area event)

August Hall 420 Mason StreetSan Francisco, CA, 94102

Join us with host MC Hammer, as we rock out and raise money for Bay Area’s Youth at the Bay Area Rocks Benefit Concert! We’re partnering with an epic group of extraordinary Bay Area artists from the ‘70s to the ‘90s, including Tony Lindsay from Santana, David Sikes from Boston, Hardy Hemphill from Shania Twain, Darby Gould from Jefferson Starship, Jesse Bradman from Eddie Money & Night Ranger, Jeff Tamelier from Tower of Power, Danny De Los Reyes from Zac Brown Band, and a few other special guests to ignite the night at August Hall!

Learn more! BAY AREA ROCKS! Benefit Concert — The Guardsmen

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Candlelight Concert (area event)
Sep
7
6:30 PM18:30

Candlelight Concert (area event)

The Chan National Queer Arts Center
170 Valencia Street, San Francisco, 94103

The Pansy L. Chan and Terrence D. Chan National Queer Arts Center lives in the heart of San Francisco at the intersection of the Castro District, Mission District, and Hayes Valley. Home of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, this beautifully renovated art deco building is a community center and artist hub for performances, rehearsals, workshops, meetings, weddings, and galas.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in SF Bay Area. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at The Chan National Queer Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Learn more! Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift - SF Bay Area | Fever (feverup.com)

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Bites & Brews (area event)
Sep
7
10:00 AM10:00

Bites & Brews (area event)

45 lansing Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

East Cut has been doing walking tours for quite some time. Their popular walking tours just got a bit better as attendees enjoy their weekend morning with breakfast and a tour of the neighborhood, while learning more about the history and insight of The East Cut.

Below are all the details from their Eventbrite post:

Coffee and food are always made with love in the East Cut, and now you can experience it like never before. Breakfast with us on a walk through the neighborhood, learn about the history of coffee in the city, and hear something special about every bite you take from the business owners themselves. It may seem paradoxical to think of downtown as peaceful, but quiet Saturday mornings aren’t new to us in the East Cut.

Our walking tours are a neighborhood staple, beloved for cultivating a space where residents and visitors can socialize, find new haunts, and get to know the neighborhood we all love. ❤️ Learn more! Bites and Brew Walking Tour Comes to The East Cut | Jasper San Francisco Apartments (rentjasper.com)

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Opera Ball (area event)
Sep
6
to Sep 7

Opera Ball (area event)

301 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102-4509

San Francisco’s biggest night of the year, with proceeds supporting the future of opera and opera education in the Bay Area—ensuring the next 100 years of musical excellence. Learn more! sfopera.com Learn more! sfopera.com

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Downtown First Thursdays (area event)
Sep
5
5:00 PM17:00

Downtown First Thursdays (area event)

2nd Street (between Market and Howard) and along neighboring alleyways ready for you to explore.

Free monthly downtown street party! Get ready for disco in the streets, DJs, live music, drag, fashion, street performances, and many other surprises! Learn more! dftsf.com

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Candlelight Concert (area event)
Aug
29
7:00 PM19:00

Candlelight Concert (area event)

International Art Museum of America
1023 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103

The International Art Museum of America will be illuminated by a sea of flickering candles to set the scene for this mesmerizing tribute to films that are full of magic.

Learn more! Home - International Art Museum of America (iamasf.org)

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SF Fringe Festival (area event)
Aug
9
to Aug 24

SF Fringe Festival (area event)

The Exit Theater, 156 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The oldest and longest running theater festival brings together more than 20 independent theaters for a variety of more than 100 performances.

Learn more! The Exit: Fringe Festival

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Outside Lands (area event)
Aug
9
to Aug 11

Outside Lands (area event)

Golden Gate State Park

Rolling Stone calls this festival “A one-of-a-kind world-class experience”. Lineup: The Killers, Sabrina Carpenter, Sturgill Simpson, Post Malone among the list of performing acts.

Learn more! Home | Outside Lands Music Festival (sfoutsidelands.com)

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Jerry Day (area event)
Aug
3
11:30 AM11:30

Jerry Day (area event)

John McLaren Park
61 John F Shelley Dr, San Francisco, CA 94134

A cultural event that celebrates San Francisco native son Jerry Garcia, founding member of the Grateful Dead. McLaren Park, San Francisco.

Learn more! jerryday.org

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Bark in the Park (area event)
Aug
2
11:00 AM11:00

Bark in the Park (area event)

Brought to you by The Guardsmen | Main Parade Lawn, The Presidio
Anza Ave, Sheridan Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129

Food trucks, craft beer, cocktails, canine events, lawn games, music - fun for the whole family!

Learn more! Bark at the Park — The Guardsmen

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Century of Style at de Young (area event)
Aug
1
to Aug 11

Century of Style at de Young (area event)

de Young Museum

Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118

Explore the history of San Francisco through fashion. 100 highlights of iconic 20th- and 21st-century women’s clothing.

Learn more! famsf.org

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Jewish Film Festival (area event)
Jul
18
to Aug 4

Jewish Film Festival (area event)

An extraordinary lineup of films, events, and conversations that will take place from July 18 through August 4, 2024 across venues throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Learn more! San Francisco Jewish Film Festival 44: July 18 –August 4, 2024 | SFJFF.org (jfi.org)

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