Best Bay Area Events for 7/25-7/31

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By Jerucifer, Arts & Events Editor

This is the last week to pick up a new limited edition BAS shirt! I know you don’t wanna miss out on that. After the excitement of Barbie last week, we all need something fun, right? This week is STACKED with great stuff to do, from book releases to Rocky Horror! No matter who you are and what you’re into, the Bay Area always delivers. Here’s what I’m most excited about for the week of 7/25..

This Week’s Events

Tuesday, 7/25

The Moth SF StorySLAM: ENVY 2023
7/25 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 7:30 pm | $17.50

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is…ENVY: Prepare a five-minute story of that covetous feeling that turns us green. One of the seven sins, and every bit as ugly as jealousy. Bring your guilty tales of that neighbor with more mojo, the friend with more muscle, or the rent-controlled apartment. Or, flex your own fabulousness and good fortune, but watch your back!

Dreadnought
7/25 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 8 pm | $12-15

Dreadnought is a genre-bending progressive metal from Denver.

Mirror Mirror (1990)
7/25 | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema | 2550 Mission St, SF | 9:30 pm | $10

Before THE CRAFT, there was MIRROR MIRROR. Co-written by sisters Annette and Gina Cascone and directed by Marina Sargenti, the film follows high school goth Megan (Rainbow Harvest, a dead ringer for Winona Ryder’s Lydia Deetz character in BEETLEJUICE) as she deals with typical teenage stuff: crushes, bullies, and a haunted mirror that grants her supernatural powers. MIRROR MIRROR combines YA vibes straight out of a Christopher Pike novel with plenty of R-rated thrills. But the film’s most notable – and enjoyable – aspect is its nuanced portrayal of relationships between women, which was rare for the horror genre in 1990.

Alejandra Oliva with Marcelo Hernandez Castillo
7/25 | Green Apple Books | 1231 9th Ave, SF | 7 pm | free

Alejandra Oliva celebrates the release of her book, RIVERMOUTH, with Marcello Hernandez Castillo.

d4vd
7/25 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 pm | $30-35 

d4vd emerged as a visionary artist only one year after he began writing and recording heart-piercing tracks alone in his sister’s closet in Houston, Texas. d4vd gained his now-eclectic taste in rap and indie music from internet wormholes and fan-made Fortnite videos on YouTube, which he also started creating as a homeschooled teenager.

Wednesday, 7/26

Inky Scratches, The Codependence, Clover
7/26 | Brick & Mortar Music Hall | 1710 Mission St, SF | 8:30 pm | $10-15

Inky Scratches is an LA-based band consisting of Lily Gudas, Ben Wendell, Trevor Fraticelli, and Ben Goodman.

The Codependence promises to make you smile, laugh, and cry with their alternative garage sound. Formed in 2021, The Codependence consists of Fre Torres, Ben Goodman, Ryder Robinson, and Rocco DeLeo.

Kristin Key
7/26 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 8 pm | $26

Kristin is a musical comedian and host of the weekly podcast “Kristin Knows Blank”. She Is best knows for her performances on NBC’s “Bring the Funny”, “Last Comic Standing”, and her Dry Bar special “Kristin Key: Crafty” Comedy, arts and entertainment.

Offsite: Amy Berkowitz with Emily Pinkerton and Truong Tran
7/26 | Golden Gate Park | near the Big Rec Ball Field in GG Park on MLK Jr. Way | 7 pm | free

Join us for an evening in the park with light refreshments, readings, and a conversation between Amy Berkowitz and Truong Tran moderated by Emily Pinkerton. This event will take place near our Inner Sunset location, close to the Big Rec Ball Field in Golden Gate Park on MLK Jr. Way. We’ll have copies of all of our authors’ books for purchase.

The Alchemist
7/26 | Crybaby | 1928 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 10 pm | $20-25

The Alchemist DJ set / Afterparty

Live Music Series
7/26 | Jack London Square, Oakland | 7 pm | free

FREE Live Music Series each Friday through August 25, from 7pm to 9pm located on Restaurant Row near Left Bank Brasserie.

Thursday, 7/27

Jolene Lozano, Ela Ozturk
7/27 | Brick & Mortar Music Hall | 1710 Mission St, SF | 7:30 pm | $15

Jolene strives to integrate innovative visuals and technical elements into her performances, creating unforgettable experiences for her fans and audiences with her computer science background.

Ela Ozturk is a Turkish-American singer-songwriter local to the Bay Area. After falling in love with music at a young age, she could fully indulge in sound because her father encouraged her passion for music.

The Barbie Party
7/27 | Temple | 540 Howard St, SF | 10 pm | $10

This week we celebrate with the Barbie Party, paying tribute to Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice. Plus we’ll sneak in a few from Kali Uchis, Cardi B, SZA, Doja Cat, Saweetie, City Girls, Coi Leray, Rihanna, Beyoncé, and more.

Coit Comedy
7/27 | Columbus Cafe | 562 Green St, SF | 7:30 pm | $20, includes pizza

Featuring FREE Golden Boy Pizza and the best comics in the bay and beyond including comedians from Netflix, SF Punch Line, Vice Land, Comedy Central and Sketchfest. The basement is intimate (perfect for comedy) and has been recently renovated with a new ventilation system, beautiful decor and a full bar.

The Dollyrots, Dog Party
7/27 | Bottom of the Hill | 1233 17th St, SF | 8 pm | $17-22

The Dollyrots – power pop punk
Dog Party – country indie punk rock

Raiders Of The Lost Ark
7/27 | Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 pm | $50-182

The film that gave the world one of its greatest movie heroes is back and better than ever before! Relive the magic of the original great adventure on the silver screen with John Williams’ epic score performed live by the San Francisco Symphony.

Friday, 7/28

Blue Note Jazz Festival 2023
7/28-7/30 | Silverado Resort | 1600 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa | 10 am | $550+

Featuring artist in residence Robert Glasper and hosted by comedian Dave Chappelle, the intimate festival boasts a lineup of cultural icons, all in tune to celebrate the influence of jazz on hip-hop for the past 50 years. Headliners include Mary J. Blige, Nas, Chance the Rapper, NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge), Ari Lennox, Cordae, Gary Clark Jr., George Clinton and many more.

Cabinet of Curiosities
7/28 | Little Boxes Theater | 1661 Tennessee Ave, SF | 7:30 pm | $20-80

Step into a world of wonder at our first monthly, in-person variety show, Cabinet of Curiosities. for an unforgettable evening of circus, sideshow, burlesque, and more!

Infected Mushroom
7/28 | The Midway | 900 Marin St, SF | 9 pm | $28+

Dreamstate, Opulent Temple & The Midway present: Infected Mushroom – Live + DJ Set with Will Atkinson

GhostDragon
7/28 | Cafe du Nord | 2174 Market St, SF | 9 pm | $20

At only 22 years old, GhostDragon has already found his place in modern dance music. Taking his expansive knowledge of music theory and applying it to the limitless nature of electronic music, the West Coast artist is a force to be reckoned with even at the genesis of his career.

Santa Clara County Fair 2023
7/28-8/6 | Santa Clara County Fairgrounds | 344 Tully Rd, SJ | 1 pm | $8-13

The Santa Clara Country Fair is back and better than ever for 2023! Get your tickets today and see all the county fair has to offer!

Saturday, 7/29

The Rocky Horror Picture Show w/ The Bawdy Caste Live Shadow Cast!
7/29 | Balboa Theater | 3630 Balboa St, SF | 11:30 pm | $12.50-15

In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O’Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.”

Due South: Shannon and the Clams w/ James Wavey
7/29 | Jerry Garcia Ampitheater | 40 John F Shelley Dr, SF | 2 pm | free

This season, Due South is expanding from three to four concerts after bringing thousands of attendees to the Amphitheater in 2022 to see acts like Deafheaven, Thao, and Ozomatli. Each of the four concerts in the season features a group of contemporary talent as diverse as the Bay Area itself that celebrates the cultures and communities that surround McLaren Park. This year’s lineup features artists representing genres from rock to R&B to Latin alternative, many of which are native to the Bay Area. In addition to live music, Due South features food trucks from local restaurants.

Normal Gossip
7/29 | Palace of Fine Arts | 3301 Lyon St, SF | 8 pm  | $35-45

Experience the irresistible allure of juicy gossip and candid conversations in this live rendition of the hit podcast “Normal Gossip!” Straight from the stream to the stage, this entertaining evening with host Kelsey McKinney and producer Alex Sujong Laughlin dives into the lives and decisions of complete strangers. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to be part of the “Normal Gossip” community, sharing laughter, gasps, and unforgettable moments in a lively, intimate setting. Come for special guests, games, and more. You didn’t hear this from us, but you should bring your secrets and your mess.

July 2023 QuaranPalooza Livestream Music Fest
7/29 | Zoom | 11:30am-10pm | $15

QuaranPalooza: Playing For A Cause – Join us in The Zoom, and we’ll donate 25% of ticket sales to Bay Area Cancer Connections! We have a goal of raising and donating $100, you can help make that happen by getting a ticket or can donate after clicking the tickets button.

Dirty Dancing
7/29 | The Cut Outdoor Cinema | 250 Main St, SF | 6 pm | $14-27

Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances “Baby” Houseman falls in love with the camp’s dance instructor.

Tchaikovsky X. Drake
7/29 | Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 pm | $39-129

Steve Hackman reimagines the music of two composer-romanticists separated by almost a century when he conducts the SF Symphony and guest vocalists in a seamless fusion of classical music’s Romantic master—Tchaikovsky—and Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Drake.

This concert will be performed without intermission. Drake does not appear at this concert.

Sunday, 7/30

Watch Our Step ft. Patricio & Papa Lu
7/30 | Rise Over Run | 33 Turk St, SF | 2-10 pm | $20+

Watch Our Step is back with a special event at a brand new SF ROOFTOP location! In collaboration with The Line Hotel we bring you our a-typical daytime disco boogie at Rise Over Run in downtown San Francisco.

We are honored to have 2 legends sharing the day with us. Patricio & Papa Lu. Step into summer with us overlooking the San Francisco Bay.

Up Your Alley 2023
7/30 | Dore Alley | Dore St & Folsom St, SF | 11 am | free

A smaller and more intimate version of the Folsom Street Fair, Up Your Alley caters primarily to the leather and kink communities, located on Dore Alley between Howard and Folsom Streets. Up Your Alley® is for real players – where leatherfolk rule the STREETS AGAIN! Show up and show out in your gear: leather, rubber, or whatever gets you off! Who we are and how we fuck has always been political. Up Your Alley® was founded to champion sexual liberation in a historical time of crisis. We join with everyone fighting for justice, visibility and a new system that upholds us all.

Dore 2023
7/30 | Oasis | 298 11th St, SF | 12-9 pm | $5-10

DORE is BACK and BIGGER than ever. Come by Oasis during or after the fair for drinks, dancing, and dirty Dore fun! Our rooftop will be open for some patio enjoyment, and our dance floor will be open to get your groove on.

D.L. Hughley
7/30 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave | 7:30 pm | $41

DL’s first love always has been, and always will be, standup comedy. “From the minute I first walked onstage and picked up a microphone,” he says, “I knew that it was what I was meant to do.”

Aleks Syntek w/ special guest Fehr Rivas
7/30 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 8 pm | $50

Mexican performer, writer, and producer Aleks Syntek announces his much awaited return to U.S. stages with a series of 12 unforgettable concerts in some of the country’s biggest cities. The tour will also feature the talented Fehr Rivas as special guest, who has gained notoriety with his “rockmántico” style. His music is known to be energetic, full of captivating melodies, and profound and emotive lyrics.

Monday, 7/31

Yappy Hour Adoption Fundraiser
7/31 | Pop’s Bar | 2800 24th St, SF | 1-4 pm | free

Join us for an afternoon of dogs, beverages, music, and fun! We will have adoptable dogs and Pop’s Bar will be offering specially-made Tito’s Vodka cocktails. There will be raffles with donated gifts from neighboring businesses and live music!

Punch Needle 101
7/31 | Workshop | 1798 McAllister St, SF | 7 pm | $84

Punch needle is a fiber craft dating back to the 1880’s, but is experiencing a big resurgence in popularity with more modern motifs and applications. Existing somewhere between rug hooking and embroidery, punch needle involves punching a needle through fabric in a repetitive motion to create amazing designs with loops of yarn. It’s a fun and relaxing craft that can be turned into wall art, cushions, pillows, rugs, patches, purses… just about anything made with a textile! And with a great set of tools, even first timers will walk away with the confidence to continue and experiment on their own!

I Saw the Devil
7/31 | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema | 2550 Mission St, SF | 9:30 pm | $17.75

I Saw the Devil is a game of cat and mouse, between a sociopathic killer, Kyung-chul (played by the menacing master of revenge, Choi Min-sik), and secret agent Soo-hyun (played by the smoldering Lee Byung-hun). When serial murderer Kyung-chul guts a retired police chief’s daughter, her fiance Soo-hyun decides to take matters into his own hands and makes the predator his prey, hunting down Kyung-chul in a deeply sinister vengeance plot that keeps escalating further and further, until Soo-hyun’s humanity is called into question.

I Saw the Devil is a magnificent, soul-crushing revenge film that flips the cards, making the righteous the monstrous, and it’s possibly Kim Jee-woon’s most refined film to date.

Temple Of Angels
7/31 | Rickshaw Stop | 155 Fell St, SF | 7 pm | $15

Temple of Angels’ debut full-length, Endless Pursuit, is a towering and stunning album of gothic beauty that heralds the proper arrival of one of the most dazzling bands performing right now. Shaped by the ghosts of the past and the wonder of the present, the release is dream pop at its most striking, using the haze and beauty of the genre not to blur songs til they are impenetrable in every sense, but rather to capture the fleeting wonder of new love and emphasize the confusion and disorientation of loss.

Rad Upcoming Events 

8/20 | DNA Lounge | Hubba Hubba Revue: Spectacular! Spectacular!

Don’t forget to check out our Big Bad List of Rad Ongoing Events right here!

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