Best Bay Area Events 10/1-10/21
Two Nights With The Sisters of Mercy
Goth rock legends The Sisters of Mercy are coming to San Francisco for two nights next week—October 8th at the Fillmore, and October 9th at The Masonic. Get your tickets here now!
The Universe Knows Best
by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor
This past weekend didn’t go necessarily as planned, but it seemed the universe had better things in store for me and I am more than happy with how it all played out. It was a fabulous birthday weekend, gifting me lessons in patience and going with the flow. Cheers to so many more events and plans to make and adjust with your favorite people this week! Here’s what I’m most excited or the week of 10/1 and beyond.
Our Giveaways
We Wanna Give You a Pair of Tix to Maker Faire at Mare Island 10/18-10/20
We want to give you a pair of tickets to Maker Faire on Mare Island! Maker Faire returns to the historical shipyard at Mare Island for an unforgettable experience filled with creativity, innovation, and endless possibilities on Friday, October 18, to Sunday, October 20. Enter for a chance to win here. Or go here to purchase tickets and use 25% off code “BrokeAssStuart“.
We Wanna Send you to see The Sisters of Mercy at The Fillmore on 10/9!
Goth rock legends The Sisters of Mercy are coming to San Francisco for two nights next week—October 8th at the Fillmore, and October 9th at The Masonic. Enter here for your chance to win tickets to the October 9th show at the Masonic.
Our Partner’s Events
Trumer Brewery Oktoberfest 2024
10/5 | Trumer Brewery | 1404 Fourth St, Berkeley | 12 p.m. | Free-$33.85
Join us at the Trumer Brewery for a festive celebration of all things Oktoberfest! A day filled with live German music from the Bay Area’s Polkageist West, traditional Bavarian food, and of course, plenty of award-winning beer to go around. Whether you’re a seasoned Oktoberfest pro or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for beer lovers and fun seekers alike. So grab your lederhosen and dirndls, and get ready to raise a stein with us at Trumer Brewery Oktoberfest! Get your tickets here.
Unplug & Play at The Exploratorium After Dark
10/3 | The Exploratrium | Pier 15, SF | 6 p.m. | $22.95, 18+
Make the pier your playground. Thursdays After Dark. No kids allowed—but you can still act like one. Unplug and play with 700+ interactive exhibits exploring science, art, and perception. Get inquisitive, grab a drink, and let the DJ set the vibe. With 75,000 square feet of conversation starters, you’ll never run out of things to talk about. Buy your tickets here.
Chad Opitz Headlines Punch Line on Oct 9th
10/9 | Punch Line | 444 Battry St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $25+, 18+
Chad Opitz will be headlining the Punch Line San Francisco on October 9th. Bringing an eclectic, varied style of comedy including one-liners, stories, act-outs ahead even songs, Opitz has many different ways to make you laugh. He’s opened for Melissa Villaseñor, Taylor Tomlinson, David Cross, Tom Green, Steph Tolev and many more. Don’t miss this one night headlining event! Get your tickets here.
UNSTAGED
10/3 | Market Street & 5th Street, SF | 4 p.m. | Free
A free, block-long interactive arts experience presented by Market Street Arts. Happening the first Thursday of October & November from 4-7 PM, UNSTAGED: First Thursdays ✦ Live on Mid-Market, is a free, interactive, live performance experience featuring breakdancing, interactive art carts, live bands & DJs, buskers and makers, immersive soundscapes, community murals, and a lip sync contest on Market Street between 5th and 6th. October’s UNSTAGED features exciting new experiences, and gives you a chance to check out what you might have missed the first time around. Fine out more here.
Terror Vault: Fatal Abduction
10/4-11/3 | San Francisco Mint | 88 5th St, SF | 6 p.m. | $60
Discover that the phenomenon is real and our planet is in peril!Are you the one chosen to save humanity from an unspeakable horror? It may be too late and “they” are taking no prisoners, but the stakes are too high to give up. Join the fight!
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This Week’s Events 10/1-10/7
Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party
10/1 | The Chapel | 777 Valencia St, SF | 5 p.m. | $15.45
Whether you’re a political junkie or just in it for the fun, this event has something for everyone. Watch the debate on the big screen while indulging in delicious pizza and sipping on your favorite drinks.But that’s not all—this night will feature special guests and professional commentators who will provide expert analysis and lively discussion throughout the evening.
Haru Nemuri
10/1 | Great American Music Hal | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $25-$30
Haruna Kimishima, known by her stage name Haru Nemuri, is a Japanese singer, songwriter, and “poetry rapper”. Her musical style mixes influences from J-pop, rap, post-hardcore, experimental pop, art rock, and electronica.
10/1 | Shotgun Players Ashby Stage | 1901 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | Pay what you can to $40
Pharus attends the Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys and is the lead singer for their renowned choir. He is not only open about his queer identity, he also questions long-held traditions. With contemporary arrangements of traditional African American spirituals and step choreography, Choir Boy is a brilliant, moving, and uplifting play from Academy Award-winning playwright, Tarell Alvin McCraney. This is not a coming-out story. It’s a story about the power of self-love.
SF Art Tasting 2024: Amplify Awards
10/2 | SOMArts Cultural Center | 934 Brannan St, SF | 6 p.m. | $75-$100
Join us for an evening of stimulating discussion at ArtSpan’s SF Open Studios Exhibition. You’ll have time to browse the gallery, featuring 300+ works of art by local artists, and get a taste of what’s on viewing during SF Open Studios (Sept 20-Oct 13). Local art luminaries will discuss how and why they each selected their AMPLIFY: Juror’s Choice Award-winning artworks. You’ll also hear from winning artists about their inspiration sources and process.
Lauv, Alexander 23
10/2 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley | 5:30 p.m. Doors | $50.50, All ages
A truly groundbreaking force in today’s music world, Lauv embodies both the immense freedom of an independent artist and the hit-making power of a pop phenomenon. With the arrival of his breakthrough smash “I Like Me Better”, the singer/songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist redefined the limits of success for independent artists, paving the way for like-minded creators to pursue stardom on their own terms.
KRAAK & SMAAK
10/2 | Rickshaw Stop | 155 Fell St, SF | 7 p.m. | $25-$30, All ages
Establishing themselves with a distinctively warm and uplifting sound across genres as disco, funk, electronic, indie, deep house, soul and even pop, Dutch crew Kraak & Smaak’s vibrancy was first introduced to the world via their debut album, ‘Boogie Angst’. The current 6-piece live band showcases the best K&S has to offer, with a dynamic show that touches on every aspect of their music, from disco to house, and from soul and funk to indie electronica, with a banging rock-n-roll attitude to top it all off.
Thursday 10/3
The Chris Trinidad Collective
10/3 | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens | Mission St. between 3rd & 4th St, SF | 12:30 p.m. | Free, All ages
Since moving to the Bay Area in 2009, Chris Trinidad has become a vital voice on the Asian-American jazz scene. Originally from Vancouver, the Filipino-Canadian musician, teacher, multi-instrumentalist and scholar has honed a wide-open aesthetic shaped by his love of jazz, his embracing spirituality and his insistent curiosity about fellow humans. Co-presenting a regular Asian-American jazz showcase in South San Francisco’s Sky Café with tenor saxophonist Francis Wong, Trinidad seeks to build community through music.
City of the Sun
10/3 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 p.m. | $25, 21+
City of the Sun is an American acoustic post-rock trio from New York City. Their sound is influenced by several genres, including post-rock, gypsy jazz, flamenco, and indie rock.
Queen Of Jeans
10/3 | Kilowatt Bar | 3160 16th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $14.63, 21+
Queen of Jeans is a four-piece alternative music band based in Philadelphia.
Friday 10/4
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2024
10/4-10/6 | Golden Gate Park | Hellman Hollow, Lindley & Marx Meadows in Golden Gate Park, SF | 12 p.m. | Free, All ages
It’s the annual free musical festival that celebrates American roots music. The festival features a variety of artists, including bluegrass, funk, rock, soul, and Americana.
10/4 | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, SF | 7 p.m. | $131.50
Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll, aka KYGO, has gone from bedroom producer to one of the most hyped electronic artists on the planet in unprecedented time.
10/4 | The UC Theatre | 2036 University Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $39.50-$360
A South London native, Raf Saperra‘s soul is a rich cultural amalgamation. The resulting music is a fresh blend of the Punjabi folk music he was bred on and the rap that moved the South London streets he grew up on.
10/5 | Feathered Outlaw | 1435 Webster St, Alameda | 11 a.m. | $5
Witchfest is a confluence of like-minded people gathering for one of the most celebrated Sabbats in the Wheel of the Year: Samhain. This year’s event will feature 30+ Mystical, Magickal, Bohemian and Holistic vendors, Practitioners offering tarot, psychic mediumship, astrology, human design, and holistic self-care experiences.
48 Hills Gala
10/5 | San Francisco War Memorial Green Room | 401 Van Ness Ave, SF | 6 p.m. | $140
Party time! Celebrate 11 years of independent, community-supported media with 48 Hills, and some of the most amazing women in the Bay Area. On Saturday, October 5, we’ll be lighting up the War Memorial Green Room with complementary food and drinks, live entertainment, special guest speakers, tons of local love.
André 3000, Sudan Archives
10/5 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $18.65-$78.15
André Benjamin – best known as André 3000 – is one of the most revered, celebrated artists of the last three decades, an auteur whose work in music, film, fine arts, fashion, and more continues to influence the cultural landscape on a global scale. The 7x Grammy winning artist released his first solo album in 20 years this past November –New Blue Sun, a wind focused, instrumental album that represents the next step in André’s creative evolution.
10/5 | Palace of Fine ARts | 3601 Lyon St, SF | 8 p.m. | $39.50-$59.50
“Two Dykes and a Mic” is a weekly comedy podcast and internationally touring live show. Comedians and IRL BFFs McKenzie Goodwin and Rachel Scanlon host the world’s greatest and gayest show of all time. Get your nose ready, because you’re about to snort queer joy and laugh your gay cans off.
10/5 | Oakland Arena | 7000 S Coliseum Way, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $394
Cigarettes After Sex is a four-piece band from Brooklyn, New York that was formed in El Paso, Texas in 2008. The band is known for their soft pop sound, delicate vocals, and easy-listening music videos.
10/5 | Phoenix Hotel | 601 Eddy St, SF | 12 p.m. Doors | $15-$30, 21+
Coco & Breezy are Producers & DJs and the fiercely stylish twins behind their multifaceted brand. Their musical journey was influenced by their family and grew into a deep passion for dance music culture. Post moving to New York to launch their eyewear company, C&B submerged themselves into changing the face of dance music and what it means to be a technically accomplished Afro-Latina women DJs and producers. Paying homage to the classic but pushing boundaries for the new.
10/5 | The Midway | 900 Marin St, SF | 3 p.m. | $49.50-$169.50
Insomniac and The Midway present: Day of the deadmau5 Block Party!
10/5 | Eclectic Box SF | 446 Valencia St, SF | 10 p.m. | $23.18-33.85
A comedian takes five shots of whiskey in a row and tries to perform an improvised play with five sober comedians. What could go wrong?! Drunk Theatre is partnering with a special effects makeup artist (Dani Spinks of Agoreable Designs) to bring real monsters to the stage with our drunk comedians. We’re bringing in guest comedians, decking them out in monster makeup, and revealing them live to the cast and audience at the same time—it’ll also be the first time they see themselves! Nightmare on Valencia St. will run every Saturday night in October at Eclectic Box SF at 10pm.
10/6 | The Castro | Castro & Market St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages
The Castro Street Fair is a community street celebration that was founded by Harvey Milk in 1974, to promote gay-owned businesses and celebrate the vitality of the Castro neighborhood. Each year, we continue his legacy on the 1st weekend in October, by gathering in the heart of the Castro at the intersection of Market & Castro Streets and the surrounding area to celebrate our diversity and support our community. Hundreds of local artists, vendors, craftspeople, and organizations line the streets and celebrate the diversity of the neighborhood.
Killer Queen: Legends of Halloween
10/6 | The Stud | 1123 Folsom St, SF | 9 p.m. | $10, 21+
Killer Queen is an alternative drag show celebrating it’s fifth year! A punk inspired event showcasing the best of music/queer pop culture. Join us for our first time at The Stud for a legendary Halloween spectacular to kick-off spooky season!
ALIVE AND KICKING! A Benefit Concert for Prader-Willi Homes of California
10/6 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $75-$80
This special evening will bring together a stellar lineup of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass favorites, including Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Chuck Prophet and Cumbia Shoes, Bill Kirchen, Austin de Lone, the legendary Lost Planet Airmen — five original members of Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen. The ALIVE AND KICKING concert will raise crucial funds for Prader-Willi Homes of California, formerly known as The Richard de Lone Special Housing Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing and supporting residential living for individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome.
LIVE COMEDY SPECIAL TAPINGS – Abhay Nadkarni & Richard Sarvate
10/6 | The Palace Theater | 644 Broadway St SF | 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. | $35
We’re thrilled to invite you to a Netflix-style comedy taping at The Palace Theater Main Room (Home of the Speakeasy). This is a major moment for The Setup. The Setup started in the heart of the Tenderloin at 222 Hyde Street in 2015 and after nearly being wiped out by the pandemic, we’ve bounced back, and now, four years later, we’re recording our very own comedy special. Join us for two shows at 6 PM and 8 PM, We’d love for you to be a part of this milestone! Use code “BAS2024” for 50% off tickets (offer expires FRIDAY 10/4 at 11:59pm).
Monday 10/7
Ibibio Sound Machine + Orchestra Gold
10/7 | Lagunitas Brewing Company | 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma | 4:20 p.m. | $19.98, 21+
Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk & disco and modern post-punk & electro.
An Intimate Evening with Lynn Goldsmith and Patti Smith in Conversation
10/7 | The Calvin Simmons Theatre | 10 10th St, Oakland | 7 p.m. | $45-$85
Join for an evening of conversation between poet, musician, and author Patti Smith with the world-renowned celebrity photographer, Lynn Goldsmith. They will talk about the period of time 1976-1979 from which the images in Lynn’s new Rizzoli coffee table photo book titled “Before Easter After”, were made. The images are an intimate visual survey of the period before and after Patti’s most popular album EASTER. Accompanying many of the images are some of Patti’s lyrics as well as never before seen writing from that time. The book, signed by both artists, documents not only a transformative moment in Patti Smith’s career, it celebrates two women who were and still are breaking boundaries with their work.
The Week of 10/8-10/14
10/8 | The UC Theatre | 2036 Univeristy Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $40.50
With lyrical skill matched only by his raucous live shows, Prof has arrived on the national stage. Coming out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Prof has perfected the art of combining blue collar hard work and unimpeachable content while never taking himself too seriously. His seventh studio album, Horse, let the world at large in on a secret that diehard rap fans already know, Prof is a force to be reckoned with.
10/8 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $45.25-$75.25, 18+
An evening with Larry Wilmore: Comedy, magic, and ‘Merica.
Wednesday 10/9
Weezer w/ The Flaming Lips, Dinosaur Jr.
10/9 | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, SF | 7 p.m. | $39.50-$149.50
Weezer is bringing their Voyage to the Blue Planet Tour to Chase Center on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 with support from The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr.
10/9 | Swedish American Hall | 2174 Market St, SF | 7 p.m. | $15-$35, All ages
Inspired by their lives, CRUSH, the concluding book in their bestselling middle-grade graphic novel duology is all about crushes, crushing it, and being crushed by life in junior high.
10/9 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $26-$30, All ages
Mike Love is an American reggae musician and singer from Hawai’i. He self-describes his style as “revolutionary consciousness music”.
How We Fight: The Power of Asian American Activism
10/10 | The Cmmons, KQED Headqarters | 2601Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $17.25 in person, Live Strem is Free
Join us for an evening of performance and conversations that reflect on how Asian Americans have historically used political protest and organizing to advance their community objectives.
10/10 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $55, 18+
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning artist/DJ/producer Zedd made his debut with “Clarity” after signing with Interscope in 2012 and has been breaking down barriers surrounding music genres ever since.
10/10 | Sweetwater Music Hall | 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley | 8 p.m. | $33.48
Lyrics Born relocated to the United States from his birthplace of Toyko, Japan right around the time Hip Hop was exploding on the East Coast. From the moment he heard Sugar Hill Gangs 1980 classic Rappers Delight, the Bay Area Hip Hop luminary knew hed found his calling. Twenty-five years later, LB has obliterated the stereotypes of what an MC is supposed to look like and captured the hearts of countless fans who gravitate to his distinctive voice.
10/10 | Frank H. Ogawa Plaza | 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland | 12:30 p.m. | Free
Dubbed as The Godfarther of San Francisco Comedy, Tony Sparks has performed from coast to coast, and ran the longest running open mic in SF at Brainwash laundromat and cafe – 16 years. Myles Weber’s viral success online is taking him on tour! He’s racked up over 60 million views across all platforms, was featured on MTV’s Greatest Party Story Ever Told and has two Top 10 Dry Bar Comedy Specials.
Brian Copeland’s The Great American Sh*t Show
10/10 | The Marsh – SF | 1062 Valencia St, SF | 7 p.m. | $25-$100
Brian Copeland (NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN, WAITING PERIOD, GRANDMA & ME) presents monologues on life in the Age of Trump in THE GREAT AMERICAN SHIT SHOW. Join Brian for an evening of laughing… but more importantly, for an evening of THINKING as he explores how to deal with a family member who’s all in for the Donald when you’re not, when America was last “great,” #MeToo and more. If you love Trump you’ll hate this show!
SOSF’s 15th Annual Fleet or Flight Party
10/11 | Westwood | 2036 Lombard St, SF | 6:30 p.m. | $48
Spinsters of San Francisco is proud to partner with Edgewood Center for Children and Family and Westwood to host our 15th Annual Fleet or Flight Party! Don your best sailor or aviator attire and come out for a night that wouldn’t be complete without a Fleet Week inspired dance party and drinks at one of the best bars in the Marina!
10/11 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 9 p.m. | $38.02
Although Sama Abdulhadi is the first Palestinian DJ to gain international recognition, her career really began when she left home for Beiruts burgeoning techno scene. Plunging into Lebanons nightlife, Abdulhadi gigged, practiced, and got inspired by the many local and international DJs gigging on the scene, while refining her trademark set: high-octane full-bodied techno with a distinct ark, a spectrum of moods, or as she says: Berlin techno, but I perceive it in a Lebanese way.
10/12 | Temescal Brewing | 4115 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 1 p.m. | Free, All ages
Fall has officially arrived, so grab that cozy sweater, all your friends and come celebrate cool local bands and the neighborhood we all know and love (the one, the only – Temescal).
SF LIVE: Electric Fields
10/12 | Golden Gate Park Bandshell | 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, SF | 1 p.m. | Free, All ages
Get ready for a daytime event! Join us on Saturday, October 12 from 1pm to 6pm for a FREE PARTY featuring the legendary DJs Electric Fields playing sweet beats to move your feets. Let’s dance the day away at the beautiful Golden Gate Park Bandshell! Don’t miss out on this epic gathering of music lovers and good vibes. Evening afterparty will be at The Great Northern with Green Gorilla Lounge and Friends, 7pm to till late.
The Fray
10/12 | August Hall | 420 Mason St, SF | 8 p.m. | $49.51-$153.28
When The Fray first burst onto the scene in the early aughts, the Colorado-bred band introduced the world to a profoundly life-affirming form of alt-rock: timeless but inventive, arena-sized in scope but firmly rooted in raw emotion.
Princess: TIM BURTON NITE
10/12 | OASIS | 298 11th St, SF | 10 p.m. | $16.89
A DANCE PARTY + DRAG SPECTACULAR celebrating the release of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, diving deep into Tim Burton’s world and bringing life to all his most iconic characters! Get ready for SHOWS inspired by Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Batman, Willy Wonka, Alice in Wonderland, James & the Giant Peach, Beetlejuice and more. Come dressed in theme and take pics at our decked out throne room!
Castro Comedy Cabaret
10/12 | Beaux | 2344 Market St, SF | 7 p.m. | Pay what you can, 21+
Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month at Beaux in San Francisco for Castro Comedy Cabaret—an unforgettable night of laughter, community, and top-notch performances! Featuring a rotating lineup of the Bay Area’s funniest queer comedians, drag queens, and variety acts, this show guarantees a fabulous evening of entertainment in the heart of the Castro.
Sunday 10/13
BrazilianFestSF 2024
10/13 | The Crossings at East Cut | 250 Main St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free
BrazilianFestSF will get people moving, promoting social engagement, community building, and wellness. Our live music lineup includes Mariana Bonetti; Paulo Presotto and Veesh Maria; Oakland Samba Revue; Jackson SP; Allex Costa; Pedro & Felipe; Maracatu Pacifico, among other local bands.
Sean Mason Quartet
10/13 | Freight & Salvage | 2020 Addison St, Berkeley | 7 p.m. | $34-$39
Sean Mason, renowned for his innovative approach and versatile musical expression, has established himself as a prominent figure in jazz. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, he is celebrated for both his original compositions and his masterful interpretations that meld the intricacies of jazz with diverse musical elements, showcasing a remarkable breadth of style.
Italian Heritage Festival & Parade
10/13 | North Beach | Parade starts at the foot of Jefferson and Powell St, SF | 12:30 p.m. | Free, All ages
San Francisco’s Italian-American Community celebrates the Italian Heritage Festival & Parade, featuring Italian and Italian-American dignitaries, music, performances, floats, and representatives of Italian and Italian-American organizations and businesses.
Monday 10/14
A Conversation with Larry David
10/14 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 6:30 p.m. Doors | $120+
Larry David co-created “Seinfeld,” which debuted in 1989 and ran for nine seasons. As head writer and executive producer, the pressure of delivering a weekly show led to his abuse of anabolic steroids, which contributed to his ill-temper and shrunken testicles.
SF Indigenous Peoples Day
10/14 | Yerba Buena Gardens | Mission St. between 3rd & 4th St, SF | 12 p.m. | Free, All ages
San Francisco Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens with Native American art, music and vendors. The program highlights the vastly diverse and talented community of Indigenous artists in the Bay Area, California and beyond.
The Week of 10/15-10/21
Tuesday, 10/15
Celebrate Bay Area Hispanic Nonprofits with Techsoup
10/15 | TechSoup | 435 Brannan St #100, SF | 6 p.m. | Free
Join TechSoup to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Tuesday, October 15th, from 6-8PM at the TechSoup office. Their free Happy Hour Fiesta event will spotlight local, San Francisco Nonprofits working to support the Hispanic community and provide a space to explore how TechSoup can assist nonprofits in achieving their mission. They’ll be joined by Aliados Health, Hijas del Campo, and the La Raza Community Resource Center.
Zolita
10/15 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 p.m. | $25 ADV – $25 DOOR – $75 VIP, 21+
Zolita is an American singer-songwriter. In 2015, she gained recognition when the music video for her song, “Explosion” became a viral video.
Perfect Person
10/15 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $30.25, 18+
A flawless call-in advice show in which Miles Bonsignore answers your calls, solves your problems, and helps you achieve perfection.
Sunny Day Real Estate
10/15 & 10/16 | August Hall | 420 Mason St, SF | 8 p.m. | $53.10 – $183.08
Formed in 1992, Seattle’s Sunny Day Real Estate are known as the godfathers of Emo. 2024 sees the band celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut album with a tour, a re-recorded version and their first new song in 10 years.
Wednesday, 10/16
Pig
10/16 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 8 p.m. | $23-$29, All ages
Pig makes rock like nobody else. Take the chunky, maddeningly memorable riffs from Metallica’s Black Album, double them and in distill them into a pure and devastating form. Pig is a soufflé of scorching, searing squeals, pummeling percussion, eccentric electronics and pounding metal riffs with Raymond’s voice ricocheting between delicious soulful croon and aggressive, snarling growl.
Maureen Langan
10/16 | Punch Line | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $20.25, 18+
Comedian MAUREEN LANGAN was a semifinalist on Season 18 of AMERICA’S GOT TALENT. The audience and judges loved her quick wit and hysterical outrage, giving her a standing ovation and four “yeses!” Hot on the heels of her successful performance, Maureen is bringing her Don’t Make Me Hate You Comedy Tour to clubs and theaters across the country. It’s a smart, laugh-out-loud look at life’s absurdities and the people in it. Langan lambasts politicians, reality stars, hipsters, cougars, the easily triggered and more.
Khun Narin
10/16 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $34.46-$41.15
The music they play is called phin prayuk. The first word refers to the lead instrument, a 3-stringed lute known as the phin. Beer, the phin player, uses a string of Boss effects pedals, including a phaser, distortion and digital delay to get his sound. He also builds his own instruments, installing Fender pickups into hand-carved hardwood bodies, with elaborate mythical serpents adorning the headstock. The band takes pride in their custom PA system, as well as an imposing tower of 8 loudspeaker horns atop a huge bass cabinet.
Thursday, 10/17
THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Cabaret
10/17 | Brava Theater | 2781 24th St, SF | 7:#0 p.m. | $15-$20
Experience a range of queer performance mediums at THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Cabaret, featuring: Revolutionary Organizer and Artist Aïma Paule aka Aïma the Dreamer, Performance artist Rishikesh Tirumalai, Multi-disciplined artist and kink aware professional Rawiyah Tariq, SFX, and Performance Artist Gothess Jasmine. Hosted by interdisciplinary artist Vin Seaman, aka drag queen LOL McFiercen, this will be a thrilling night of live performance uplifting, centering and celebrating nonbinary identity!
The Airborne Toxic Event
10/17 | The Warfield | 982 Market St, SF | 8 p.m. | $45-$79.50
Named after a section in Don DeLillo’s novel White Noise, the group is known for its blend of rock music and orchestral arrangements, having performed frequently with the Calder Quartet, a string quartet based in Los Angeles.
Macy Gray
10/17 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $68.93-$84.37
Macy Gray is an American R&B and soul singer and actress. She is known for her distinctive raspy voice and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday.
NightLife: Hella ’89
10/17 | California Academy of Sciences | 55 Music Concourse Dr, SF | 6 p.m. | $21.95
NightLife’s reppin’ the YAY AREAAA with Bay Area history, music that slaps, and hella local love.
Friday, 10/18
Leon Bridges
10/18 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley | 6:30 p.m. Doors | $174
Leon Bridges is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Bridges’s style is primarily soul, but resembling 1960s rhythm and blues. The Wall Street Journal described him as a “throwback to ’60s-soul a la Otis Redding and Sam Cooke.”
Nada Surf
10/18 | Great American | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8:30 p.m. | $35-$40
Nada Surf is an American alternative rock band formed in New York City in 1992, consisting of Matthew Caws (guitar, vocals), Ira Elliot (drums), and Daniel Lorca (bass, backing vocals).
Bobby Lee
10/18 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 pm. & 9:45 p.m. | $40.25-$55.25, 18+
Bobby Lee is an actor, comedian, ping pong aficionado, and glue-thumb artist. Shape-wise he is a genetic cross between a scallop and a panda, making him one of the softest and cutest hybrids in existence- a complete juxtaposition to his irreverent brand of comedy where unforgivable things are said but no apologies are made. He is Toki Fong, Connie Chung, Kim Jong, and sometimes just a strange little man who likes to dance around in panties drinking milkshakes.
Spooky Cocktail Night
10/18 | The Loft SF | 3108B Fillmore St, SF | 6 p.m. | $33.85
Get ready to learn how to make and sip on (4) hauntingly delicious horror themed craft cocktails and mingle. Led by a San Francisco veteran bartender. Don’t miss out on this evening filled with spooky surprises! Everyone is welcome in this space! Costumes are optional. All supplies will be provided, and a complementary shaker will be gifted to each participant.
Saturday, 10/19
KQED Fest
10/19 |The Commons, KQED Headquarters | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages
Spend a Saturday with KQED, the Bay Area’s beloved public media station, for a free and festive block party and open house at our headquarters in San Francisco’s Mission District.
History of the Bay Day
10/19 | The Midway | 900 Marin St, SF | 2 p.m. | $40-$80
Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Bay Area hip-hop culture at the 2nd annual History of the Bay Day, created by rapper and graffiti artist Dregs One. Join us in commemorating the Bay’s profound legacy and enduring influence as we curate a live cultural experience like no other.
Potrero Hill R&B Festival
10/19 | Potrero Hill | 20th St, SF | 10 a.m. | Free, All ages
We are excited to continue this year’s festival as the Potrero Hill Rhythm & Blues Festival! Come jam out to R&B music while we celebrate the Potrero community outdoors on 20th Street as we stretch out over 4 blocks with live music, food, family, and fun! The Potrero Hill Festival is a benefit for the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, our local community center providing essential services to Potrero’s most in need. Join us for this one-of-a-kind community event for all ages!
Top of the Hill Festival
10/19 | Top of the Hill | John Daly Blvd, & Mission St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages
Enjoy a day filled with live performances, merchandise vendors, resource tables, food trucks, a beer garden, a car show, and local businesses at the Top of the Hill. We have a talented line-up of performers from Grammy-nominated artist Eric Bellinger, Malo, Pride and Joy, DJ Chicken Skratch, Keith-O, and more!
Oakland Grown: Student Art & Music Festival
10/19 | Oaland Museum of California | 1000 Oak St, Oakland | 12 p.m. | $5-$100
Hosted at the Oakland Museum of California, tickets include museum admission and performances by talented Oakland students, student visual arts displays, art activities, and an exciting headliner to be announced!
The Gathering of the Goths Halloween Festival
10/19 | USS Hornet | 707 West Hornet Ave, Alameda | 5 p.m. | $20-$55
Nothing screams Halloween spirit like celebrating the Hallowday on board a haunted ship with 1000 of your favorite goths & ghouls. Dust off those cobwebs and procure your tickets for a night of frightful delights at the Gathering of the Goths Halfway to World Goth May Festival.
Sunday, 10/20
Hubba Hubba Revue’s Creepshow Peepshow
10/20 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $15-$35
Glamour ghouls, glitter ghosts, and things that go bump & grind in the night! Join San Francisco’s world famous burlesque and variety show for a tantalizing, terrorizing anthology of tease!
Summer of Music Meadow Party
10/20 | Robin Williams Meadow | 320 Bowling Green Dr, SF | 12:30 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP, All ages
Join us for a day-long festival in the park, featuring free live music from Thundercat, Lee Fields, and Combo Tezeta! Plus! Enjoy pop-up performances from some of our local Summer of Music performing artists. Perfect for the whole family, this meadow party includes tons of local vendors, delicious food and beverages, and activites all day long.
Vintage Witch Market
10/20 | Gilman Brewing Company | 912 Gilman St, Berkeley | 12 p.m. | Free, All ages
Calling All Bay Area Witches! It’s almost Halloween, so that means it’s time to dress up and join us for our Vintage Witch Market in Berkeley. We’ll have over 40 witchy vendors selling antiques, crystals, vintage clothing, pottery, jewelry, bath and body products, candles, spell-kits, altar supplies, divination tools, dried herbs, brooms, and so much more!
Monday, 10/21
Lola Young
10/21 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | $38.50
Lola Young is an English singer and songwriter and has listed Joni Mitchell, Prince, Adele, Frank Ocean, and Anderson .Paak among her musical influences.
Haley Reinhart
10/21 | Yoshi’s Oakland | 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $39-$84
The double platinum-certified Chicago-born singer and songwriter was introduced to the world in 2011, when Haley landed third place and became a fan favorite on season 10 of American Idol. A timeless voice outlasts eras. It feels just as at home in the sixties as it does in the TikTok age. It also resounds louder as time goes on. Haley Reinhart brandishes such a voice.
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