Best Bay Area Events 10/15-11/4
Spend a Saturday with KQED
The Bay Area’s beloved public media station, is throwing a free and festive block party and open house at their headquarters in San Francisco’s Mission District. Find out more here.
Grand Opening of Music City SF!
Join us for the Grand Opening of Music City SF on October 19, 2024, kicking off our “Seven Nights, Seven Genres” series! Celebrate Rudy Colombini’s incredible 29,000 sq. ft. music hub at 1355 Bush St. From 6pm-12am, explore 20 acts across seven stages. Discover the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame, bar/restaurant, rehearsal spaces and more. As part of the celebration, enjoy 50% off your first rehearsal session! Use promo code: NEWMCSF24. This is the music event of the year—don’t miss it! Get your tickets here.
So Much Room for Activities
by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor
The time for rest has come to an end. It is event season and there are too many good ones to miss. Haunted houses, witchy markets, costume parties (all with a different theme, requiring so many outfit changes)… and not to mention all the concerts! Start your planning now, because there’s a lot going on and it’s not going to stop any time soon. Here’s what I’m most excited or the week of 10/15 and beyond.
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We Wanna Send You to Unplug & Play at The Exploratorium After Dark
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. Enter here for a chance to win a pair of tix to a night of your choice, or purchase tickets here.
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3rd Annual Music City Songwriters Festival
10/1 | Lower Polk, SF | 12 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP All ages
Join us October 19th for an unforgettable afternoon at the 3rd Annual Music City Songwriters Festival, produced by Music City Entertainment (501c3) in partnership with Lower Polk CBD, Lower Polk Neighbors, and Avenue Greenlight. We’re celebrating live music, art and community in the Lower Polk! 2 stages with 12+ bands & DJs. Local artists, crafts, and vintage goods. Free Admission! Come support local musicians, artists, makers, and merchants. Find out more here.
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! Get your tickets here.
This Week’s Events 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
Go Tech Yourself
10/17 | Endgames Improv | 2965 Mission St, SF | 8 p.m. | $17.35
Watch as comedians pitch the craziest, absurd, and most unnecessary app ideas provided by the audience that no sane person would ever productize, and demonstrate through improv comedy just why it should never hit the market!
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
NIGHTMARE: House on Franklin St.
10/18 | Haas-Lilienthal House | 2007 Franklin St, SF | 7 p.m. | $69+
From the twisted creative mind that brought you Unhinged at Winchester Mystery House and the hit immersive experience The Speakeasy comes an all new terrifying psychological nightmare. A depraved family and their disgruntled staff welcome you as their guest for a night of unspeakable evil – no one is leaving this dinner party alive. Bear witness to the horrific events that tore this house apart and explore an abandoned San Francisco mansion. If you survive this ominous haunted manor you will leave trembling and screaming for more!
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
San Francisco Halloween Haunted House
10/19-10/26 | Gregangelo Museum | 225 San Leandro Way, SF | 5:30 p.m. | $92.55
Step into an exclusive, immersive adventure that only the bravest dare to face—just 8 tickets per show for a one-of-a-kind, interactive experience you’ll never forget. Enter our haunted dollhouse for a paranormal playdate. We invite just a few brave souls at a time to join us, where ghostly dolls hide in the shadows, eagerly awaiting new playmates.
SF OPERA’s Tristan and Isolde By Richard Wagner
10/19 | War Memorial Opera House | 301 Van Ness Ave, SF | 6 p.m. | $45-$438
Torn by Hate, They Become One in Love. Isolde has been captured by Tristan, who is delivering her as a trophy to his uncle, King Marke. She seeks death for them both, but when her maid swaps out the intended poison with a love potion, so begins an epic romance.
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!
52nd Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
10/19-10/20 | Main St between Mill & Spruce, Half Moon Bay | 9 a.m. | Free, All ages
On the picturesque coast around Half Moon Bay, the stunning geography and autumnal beauty create a breathtaking sight to behold. It’s the perfect moment and place to savor the simple beauty and abundance of fall, and Half Moon Bay celebrates the season like no other. The world-famous Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival is the season’s signature event, drawing hordes of visitors to the “World Pumpkin Capital” for an epic festival on historic Main Street.
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
SF Music Day 2024
10/20 | War Memorial Veterans Building | 401 Van Ness Ave, SF | 12 p.m. | Free/Donation
SF Music Day is a free music festival that presents 19 local ensembles, over 80 artists, performing for 7+ hours of continuous music. With musical performances featuring blues, chamber-folk, classical, early, experimental, jazz, new, tango, world music – and everything in between – it’s a full-day of concerts, with something for everyone.
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 activities 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.
The Week of 10/22-10/28
That’s Messed Up Podcast
10/22 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $30.25-$45.25, 18+
Comedians and amateur detectives Liza Treyger and Kara Klenk host a live episode of their hit podcast That’s Messed Up where they break down a classic episode of Law & Order: SVU plus games, gossip and more! These are their stories! Dun Dun!
10/22 | OASIS | 298 11th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $28.14-$33.78
Literary Speakeasy returns to the OASIS stage for another hysterical evening of “Dragging Celebrity Autobiographies.” A stellar cast of Bay Area drag superstars will be putting on their reading glasses to celebrate the most scandalous, most outrageous, and most ridiculous celebrity memoirs and autobiographies! From “Real Housewives” to Hollywood legends, no book or celebrity is off limits. Come join your hosts James J. Siegel and Elsa Touché for an evening of laughs, queer camp, and prizes!
Whiskey Tasting Event
10/23 | Mystic Theatre | 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma | 6 p.m. | $50
This event includes 5 flights of whiskey, an entry whiskey cocktail and small bites with each tasting. Sponsored by Wilibees Spirits & Wine Only 40 spots available.
Wale: Ever Blue Moon Tour
10/23 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | $53-$159
Wale is an American rapper. He first became known for his 2006 song “Dig Dug (Shake It)”, which became popular in his hometown of Washington, D.C. and led Wale to gain further local recognition as he amassed a number of follow-up releases. In an interview with Flavorwire, Wale said that he incorporates elements of go-go in his music. Cyril Cordor of AllMusic described go-go as “a more raw, percussion-driven offshoot of disco” that originated in the Washington, D. C. area.
Bowling For Soup
10/23 | The UC Theatre | 2036 University Ave, Berkeley | 7:30 p.m. | $44.75
With their thirty year anniversary as a band on the horizon in 2024, Texas’ favourite punk rock export Bowling For Soup continue to grow their global fanbase and expand their success year on year. Also dubbed the crown princes of pop punk, Bowling For Soup – frontman and guitarist Jaret Reddick, fellow guitarist Chris Burney, drummer Gary Wiseman and bassist Rob Felicetti have proved that nothing, not even a global pandemic, has slowed the demand for their unique, humour filled live shows and upbeat, heartfelt anthems.
Croce Plays Croce: 50th Anniversary Tour
10/23 | San Jose Civic | 135 W San Carlos St, San Jose | 8 p.m. | $35-$99
Multi-faceted singer/songwriter A.J. Croce hits the road again in celebration of two more of his father Jim Croce’s legendary albums — 1973’s Life and Times and his final release, I Got A Name — in addition to songs from You Don’t Mess Around With Jim.
Thursday 10/24
RAWdance’s 20th Anniversary Home Season
10/24-10/27 | ODC Theater | 3153 17th St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $30 General Admission
RAWdance celebrates 20 years with an ambitious home season at ODC Theater, featuring four world premieres: “Social Circle” and “Escape” by the company’s Co-Artistic Directors Ryan T. Smith and Wendy Rein, and two commissioned works by pairs of company dancers.
Dave Attell
10/24 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 9:45 p.m. | $43.80-$78.45, 18+
Dave Attell is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer, best known as the host of Comedy Central’s INSOMNIAC WITH DAVE ATTELL, which gave him a cult following. He can next be seen in the Hulu series LIFE & BETH alongside Amy Schumer, Michael Rapaport, and Michael Cera. He can also be seen currently streaming on Netflix, and HBO’s CRASHING with Pete Holmes. His series DAVE’S OLD PORN ran for 2 seasons on Showtime, and his stand up series, DAVE ATTELL’S COMEDY UNDERGROUND, and his one hour special, ROAD WORK, were featured on Comedy Central.
G-Eazy
10/24 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley RD, Berkeley | 5:30 p.m. Doors | $59.50
Oakland Rapper G-Eazy tours his newest album, “FreakShow” featuring the singles Femme Fatale” and “Anxiety”.
2024 Art Battle US National Championship
10/24 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $26.26-$31.50
After more than 6000 applications, and more than 100 events across the country, we are down to the final 12 artists. You vote, artists win.
9th Annual Haunted Howl-o-ween Party
10/24 | Wag Hotels | 39 4th St, Oakland | 6:30 p.m. | $10-$15
We warmly invite you to an unfurgettable night of spooktacular fun at Wag Hotels’ 9th Annual Haunted Howl-o-ween Party! Join us on Thursday, October 24th from 6:30-8:00pm for a festive evening of dog & family-friendly fun for the whole family. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Frosted Faces Foundation & help them provide shelter, comprehensive veterinary care, and innovative resources to at-risk senior dogs. Get ready for a howlin’ good time as you and your pup explore our haunted hotel, filled with spooky surprises and tail-wagging treats around every corner!
Friday 10/25
Heads Will Roll! A Queer Indie Halloween Party
10/25 | El Rio | 3158 Mission St, SF | 9 p.m. | $10-$20
LA’s hottest, gayest indie dance night YEAH YEAH YAS is bringing their cult favorite Halloween party HEADS WILL ROLL to SF!!! We’re slinging all the best indie, electroclash, & bloghouse with some special DJs & guests TBA. Come dance, come smooch, come schmooze.Yeah Yeah Yas is a safe space built on the values of respect, inclusion, and consent. We have a zero tolerance policy for harassment, disrespect, or discrimination of any kind.
Princess Halloween: BOO! Ball
10/25-10/26 | OASIS | 298 11th St, SF | 10 p.m. | $38.90+, 21+
This Halloween, your favorite classic ghouls invade Oasis for an epic two-day, fully immersive monster bash. Each corner of the club will be dripping in vintage halloween vibes! With three themed dance floors, including Dracula’s Ballroom Disco, featuring a midnight drag show and costume contest; Frankenstein’s Groove Lab, with specialty potion cocktails and the Wolf Man’s Woof-Top, taking over the roof with aerialists, fire dancers, and a mummy bar. Sink your fangs into the most spooktacular event of the year. Miss Boo Ball? Witch, please!
Breakaway Music Festival
10/25-10/26 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 6 p.m. | $153.36-$1,139.07, 18+
Welcome to Breakaway Bay Area – Halloween Weekend 2024. Two days of music, activities, and much more!
Suki Waterhouse
10/25 | The Warfield | 982 Market St, F | 9 p.m. | $39.95-$85
Suki Waterhouse has been working nonstop since the May 2022 release of her Sub Pop debut, I Can’t Let Go. She followed the album with the standalone single and video for “Nostalgia” and the Milk Teeth EP later that year. In early 2024, Suki released the jubilant new single “OMG” and announced the completion of her forthcoming second album. In April, she released two more sparkling new songs – the buoyant pop jam “My Fun” and the tender ballad “Faded” – ahead of her well-received Coachella debut, closing out the Gobi stage.
10/25 | Monarch | 101 6th St, SF | 9 p.m. | $13.63-$48.95, 21+
Get ready for a night of spooky fun and great music at the Green Gorilla Lounge Masquerade Halloween party with DJ Mark Farina and four rooms of sound at Monarch! Put on your best costume and don’t miss out on this epic event filled with dancing, drinks, and good vibes. See you there!
Like A G6 Halloween: A 2010s Costume Bangers Nite
10/25 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 9 p.m. | $15-$30, 18+
Rock your leopard-print tights, T-Mobile Sidekick, and your tallest furry boots as we bring the 2010 club banger vibes back for a Halloween party of epic proportions! Halloween costume contest at Midnight with cash prizes! Get two parties for the price of one at the EDL — Electric Daisy Lounge (Arena favorites and anthems House, Techno, Electronic, Pop Remixes & more) with DJ 2nite (Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger).
Dusk2Dawn: James Hype 3-Hour Set in the Round
10/25 | The Midway | 900 Marin St, SF | 9 p.m. | $39-$99, 21+
Dusk2Dawn featuring a 360° 3-hour extended set from JAMES HYPE! With support from: Syd Gris, Rooz, Marie Posa, The Operator, and more!
Josh Gates Live! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries, & Tales of Adventure
10/25 | Luther Burbank Center for the Arts | 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa | 8 p.m. | $39.50-$59.50
Join explorer, talk show host, and author Josh Gates from Discovery Channel’s smash-hit series, Expedition Unknown, and Josh Gates Tonight for an evening of adventure! Josh will take viewers around the world and off the map with stories from his greatest expeditions and insights into the world’s greatest mysteries. From hilarious misadventures to thrilling moments of discovery, Josh keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.
Saturday 10/26
Haunted Hearts
10/26 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 9:30 p.m. | $48.32, 21+
Over the past decade, the Desert Hearts Family has found itself at the center of a dusty movement, fostering intimate experiences of sonic joy and unbounded love across the globe. Part boutique festival, part record label, and part globetrotting party brigade, this ragtag crew of dreamers has emerged as a vibe-focused force radiating a conscious ethos of House, Techno and Love.
10/26 | The Crossing at East Cut | 250 Main St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages
Dog Days of Summer is a monthly gathering to meet fellow dog lovers, brunch with your best friend outdoors, dance at the doggy disco, shop for unique pet products and themed goods, and enjoy even more furry fun. Don’t miss free Pet Portraits staring at 11am– get there early to secure a spot!
Lost Kings: Halloween 2024
10/26 | Temple | 540 Howard St, SF | 10 p.m. | $20-$200, 21+
Los Angeles-based EDM duo Lost Kings bring together woozy grooves, house influences, and more mainstream electronic styles to create a sound that has both the familiarity of pop and a distinctive party-starting energy.
PURA Saturdays HALLOWEEN
10/26 | 1015 Folsom | 1015 Folsom St, SF | 10 p.m. | $35-$45, 21+
Make the most of your weekend in the heart of downtown San Francisco by celebrating with us at PURA Saturdays. By combining the driving energy of the area’s best performers with mind-blowing stage shows usually only found at large festivals, PURA Saturdays let’s you experience nightlife like a celebrity.
Monsters Bash @ the USS Hornet!
10/26 | USS Hornet | 707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda | 7:30 p.m. | $25/members, $35/non-members
Prepare to rock the night away with 2 bands this year: Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums (featuring Miss Carmen Getit) and of course the amazing Cocktail Monkeys! We will have a huge dance floor, a haunted sick bay to explore, great food options and several no host bars! Put on your best costume and get ready for a ghoulish good time! We will have a costume contest with cash prizes!
Sunday 10/27
1st Annual Halloween Haunted Day Party
10/27 | The EndUp | 401 6th St, SF | 3 p.m. | Free-$32.64
1st Annual Halloween Haunted Day Party with music by Papi Chulo, Zhunddry, Suave, Brian V, and Lombriz. Hosted By Delaciio.
Castro Merchants Halloween Block Party
10/27 | Noe St. between Market & Beaver, SF | 12 p.m. | Free, All ages
Come enjoy this free, family friendly spooktacular Halloween event hosted by Castro Merchants! Dress to impress – costume contests for kids, pets, and adults will take place throughout the day, and will also kick off Trick or Treating in the Castro!
Jenny Slate
10/27 | Palace of Fine Arts | 3601 Lyrons St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $65-$75
Spend an evening of nearly impossible-to-describe strangeness, whimsy, and hilarity with the one and only, Jenny Slate. As she reads you pieces from LIFEFORM – her brand new book of essays – join Jenny on a journey through all of the relatable phases of life from heartbreak to true love to pregnancy, parenthood, not to mention all of the tiny, odd details that make up a life. The actor, comedian, co-creator of Marcel the Shell, and New York Times bestselling author will host an evening complete with a live reading, a moderated conversation, and an audience Q&A.
30th Annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration
10/27 | Oakland Museum of California | 1000 Oak St, Oakland | 11 a.m. | $10
Join in a procession to open the celebration led by Día de los Muertos Committee members. Hands-on activities, tasty food, dance and music groups, colorful ofrendas, and ceremonia bring the community together for this healing tradition. View community-created ofrendas throughout the OMCA gardens paying homage to loved ones and support local artisans by purchasing Día de los Muertos goods for your home altar at our mercado. See celebration details below, and feel free to bring your own picnic!
Kite By The Bay
10/27 | Candlestick Point State Recreation Area | 500 Hunter’s Point Expressway | 12 p.m. | Free
Welcome to Kite By The Bay! Join us for a fun-filled day of kite flying at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area. Bring your own kite or use one of our provided kits to decorate and take home! Come enjoy free food, DJ, face painting, community tabling partners, a pumpkin patch and more! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and fellow kite enthusiasts.
Monday 10/28
Jeff Tweedy – Solo Acoustic
10/28-10/30 | The Guild Theatre | 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park | 7:30 p.m. | $92.70-179.61
As the founding member and leader of the Grammy Award winning American rock band Wilco, and before that the cofounder of the alt‐country band Uncle Tupelo, Jeff Tweedy is one of contemporary music’s most accomplished songwriters, musicians, and performers.
The Week of 10/29-11/4
Nothing But Thieves
10/29 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 8 p.m. | $48
The tour includes the entire Dead Club City album, plus new music from the Dead Club City Deluxe edition. The band’s new music features experimental funk, 80’s influences, and upbeat synths.
10/29 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $39.50
Chicano Batman is an American psychedelic rock band based in Los Angeles, California. The band’s signature funky style can be attributed to their musical influences, the Beatles and Black soul musicians Curtis Mayfield and the Delfonics.
Art Battle Halloween: San Francisco
10/30 | The Great Northern | 119 Utah St, SF | 7 p.m. | $21–$26.26
Be a part of the electrifying energy as skilled artists engage in a high-speed showdown, flinging paint with every stroke. Cast your vote and crown the champion in three pulse-pounding rounds. And as the night unfolds, snag a one-of-a-kind masterpiece as every piece created goes up for auction. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of live art!
10/30 | The Midway | 900 Marin St, SF | 8 p.m. | $49.50-$69.50
The A Lil Tour celebrates Chief Keef’s career in hip-hop, from his early hits to his forward-thinking style. His latest album, Almighty So 2, features appearances from Sexyy Red, Quavo, G Herbo, and Tierra Whack.
10/30 | F8SF | 1192 Folsom St, SF | 9 p.m. | $10, 21+
Strut SF is brewing something really special in collaboration with Houseology & Gold Bloc Records for our 2024 Halloween party with an all-star secret guest!
Dark Hallow: Vampire vs. Werewolf vs. Slayer Halloween Circus Variety Show
10/31 | Continental Club | 1658 12th St, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $40+, 21+
Start the evening off by interacting with roaming creatures of the night and a b0ndage performance from Twisted Windows. The main Variety Show features aerial acrobatic performances by our in-house troupe, The Dragonettes, as well as performers from Misfit Cabaret, Displayed Labor Sideshow, Flux Vertical Theater, DAM Circus, Strange Onstage + MORE. Stay after the main show for a costume contest + dance afterparty. Costumes are highly encouraged, so please come as a vampire, werewolf or slayer. Guests dressed as the above will get more immersive opportunities.
10/31 | The UC Theatre | 2036 University Ae, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $21-$34
Relive this cult classic on screen, complete with the Bay Area’s premier live cast, Barely Legal! Sweethearts Janet and Brad stumble upon the flirtatious mad scientist, Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s, bizarre abode during his annual Transylvanian science convention. Audience participation is expected. Burlesque show included.
10/31 | Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $69-$199
Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch favorite films on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho is filled with infamous twists and turns. Bernard Herrmann’s music slashes with vivid effect as it plunges into the darkest corners of the human psyche.
10/31 | The Warfield | 982 Market St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $48+
There are few bands that can or will match Sweden’s Opeth. Since forming in the tiny Stockholm suburb of Bandhagen in 1990, the Swedes have eclipsed convention, defiantly crushed the odds, and, most importantly, crafted 12 stunningly beautiful, intrinsically intense albums to become one of the best bands on the planet. Ask any Opeth fan. Enquire with any band that’s shared the proverbial pine with the Swedes. Or, get a label representative to talk Opeth. They’ll all tell you the same thing: Opeth are peerless. And they’re only getting better.
10/31 | Temple | 540 Howard St, SF | 10 p.m. | $20-$150, 21+
Experience the electrifying ambiance as Rich the Kid delivers his distinctive blend of trap infused with his unique lyrical delivery. Celebrate with us and secure your tickets now to witness a cornerstone of modern hip-hop live on stage.
10/31 | August Hall | 420 Mason St, SF | 9 p.m. | $27.42, 21+
The Original Fan Created Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party! Come shake it off at our enchanting evening of Swifties, singing and dancing through all TS iconic Eras. Pick your Eras outfit, bring your besties, and come party in style!
10/31 | Jack London District | 333 Broadway, Oakland | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Celebrate Halloween with a fun and laid-back Bar & Food Crawl in the Jack London District! We’re inviting you to dress up, explore the neighborhood, and enjoy tricks, treats, and drinks at some of Oakland’s best local bars and restaurants. Think all the best parts of trick-or-treating plus all the best parts of being an adult!
10/31 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $18.50 – $26.50, 18+
Test how well you understood a stand-up-comic’s set in real time! A comic performs. Then three participants are picked from the audience and asked questions about what they just laughed at. Whoever gets five questions first wins the round! After two rounds, the winners face off in a third and final Speed Round to decide who will be the champion of Get it?! Game Show! Part stand-up. Part game show. All fun.
Nightmare on Divis
10/31 | Emporium SF | 616 Divisadero St, SF | 9 p.m. | Free, 21+
Welcome to our Nightmare! Fully decorated massive haunted theater with loads of spooky surprises- it’s a Halloween horror show! DJ West Kraven providing the delightfully terrifying tunes all night.
Friday 11/1
Nick Swardson: Toilet Head
11/1 | Palace of Fine Arts | 3601 Lyon St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $39.50-$59.50
Comedian Nicholas Roger Swardson, actor and writer Nick Swardson may best be known as “that guy from the Adam Sandler movies,” but he’s actually got a successful comedy career of his very own. Starting out in improv but switching to stand-up a few years later, Swardson delivers high energy, incredibly silly comedy that often focuses on partying and sex. Though he often plays flamboyant characters, Swardson claims it’s just an act — and one that he’s no longer interested in repeating.
Die Antwoord
11/1 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $66.75-$239.40, All ages
Die Antwoord is a South African alternative hip hop group formed in Cape Town in 2008. The group consists of rappers Ninja and Yolandi Visser, a male/female duo, and producers HITEK5000 and Lil2Hood.
11/1 | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, SF | 8 p.m. | $39+
Widely hailed as an artist to watch, Rogers released her critically acclaimed Capitol Records debut album Heard It In A Past Life in January 2019 and immediately found tremendous success: entering Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart at No. 1 and debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. In 2022, Rogers released her follow up album, Surrender, to widespread acclaim and embarked on two sold-out headline tours across Europe and North America.
The Psychedelic Furs + The Jesus and Mary Chain
11/2 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 7 p.m. | $75.50
The Psychedelic Furs are an English rock band founded in London in February 1977. Led by lead vocalist Richard Butler and his brother Tim Butler on bass guitar, the Psychedelic Furs are one of the many acts spawned from the British post-punk scene.
11/2 | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, SF | 8 p.m. | 79.50-$139.50
The Crash World Tour is the fourth concert tour by Oakland native singer-songwriter Kehlani in support of their fourth album, Crash.
11/2 | Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, SF | 3 p.m. | $44.50-$150
Join us for a celebration of Latin American music and culture featuring lobby installations by local artists. The dynamic concert program features traditional music with contemporary works honoring the rich heritage of this ancient holiday. The event is curated by longtime collaborator Martha Rodríguez-Salazar.
11/2 | Punch Line | 444 Battery St, SF | 5 p.m. | $38.20, 18+
Acknowledged by peers and press alike as one of the premier political satirists in the country, Will Durst has patched together a comedy quilt of a career, weaving together columns, books, radio and television commentaries, acting, voice overs and most especially, stand-up comedy, into a hilarious patchwork of outraged and outrageous common sense. His abiding motto is “You can’t make stuff up like this.”
11/2-11/3 | Fort Mason Center | 2 Marina Blvd, SF | 7 p.m. | Free
Celebrate the holiday shopping seasons and the DIY spirit with more than 250 makers and artisans during the Renegade Craft Fair at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. The fairs offer ceramics, paper items, bath and body products, home furnishings, apparel, accessories, glass art, textiles, fiber arts, leather goods, and much more. Enjoy hands-on workshops, local gourmet cuisine, and DJ music.
11/2 | Main St, Tiburon | 2 p.m | Free
Bring the whole family for a colorful and cultural swirl and join us for Diwali by the Bay on Main Street, Tiburon! We have an array of musicians, dancers, food vendors, and kids’ activities. Remember to reserve your spot through the link; we look forward to celebrating with you.
Danny Elfman
11/3 | Shoreline Amphitheatre | One Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View | 7:30 p.m. | $45-$199.50
Danny Elfman, film composer, classical composer, singer-songwriter, and recording artist, has garnered international recognition for composing over 100 feature film scores, as well as compositions for television, stage productions, and the concert hall. Elfman has been Tim Burton’s composer for more than 35 years, having scored 17 Burton films.
Witchz
11/3 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 p.m. | $25 GA, 21+
He’s dark and breathy with a unique blend of bass heavy alt-pop, electronic-phonk, and southwestern nostalgia. He’s a shadow or your reflection, the subject or the negative space, but more importantly he inspires imagination. The artist & project is based in Las Vegas where the southwest desert and surrounding wilderness of the mountains are equally apart of his visual story telling. WITCHZ is a song writer and self-produced artist, he summons sounds that emotionally drive the music and its mood… like a supernatural harmony for your soul.
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
11/4 | Frost Amphitheater | 351 Lasuen St, Stanford | 6:30 p.m. | $79.50
Australian experimental outfit King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have built a well-earned reputation as one of the most prolific, adventurous and inventive bands of all time. King Gizzard’s prolific nature has led them to release music at a frenetic pace, and their intense desire to seek out new sounds and follow new creative paths means that every one of their multitude of releases sounds different from the last.
Aimee Mann
11/4 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | $59
Over the course of four decades, Aimee Mann has released ten studio albums as a solo artist. She is noted for her sardonic and literate lyrics about dark subjects, often describing lost or lonely underdog characters.
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