Best Bay Area Events 10/29-11/18
Let’s Do the Time Warp Again!
by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor
I work early mornings at my other job, which is why I’m probably one of the few people that enjoy the fall time change. However, it’s our second weekend of Halloween AND we get an extra hour to party?! With so many good events going on this week, we’ll need that extra hour to fit it all in. Here’s what I’m most excited for the week of 10/29 and beyond.
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We Wanna Send You to One Night of the SF Leonard Cohen Festival!
The 2024 San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival returns to the historic Swedish American Hall and Café du Nord November 8, 9, 10. The three-night festival features San Francisco Poets Laureate Genny Lim and Alejandro Murguia, Leonard Cohen choir Conspiracy of Beards, alternative folk music project ISMAY lead by Avery Hellman, and Grammy-winning songwriter and Leonard Cohen’s principal collaborator, Sharon Robinson. Enter for a chance to win a night of your choice here.
Win All Access Passes to the New Roots Theatre Festival!
The epic arts festival returns to the Brava Theater Center in San Francisco with 5 original projects, including an original musical featuring Broadway star Taylor Iman Jones. The New Roots Theatre Festival is a 4-day performing arts festival that unearths artistic voices in the Bay Area, celebrates the development of new work, and uplifts BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ voices. Presented by San Francisco Bay Theatre Company (SFBATCO) and performing at the Brava Theater Center in the Mission District, this year’s Festival includes two original musicals, a wild new comedy, and compelling solo performance, and a presentation of short pieces from emerging playwrights. All five of these dynamic projects are in various stages of development, and the Festival offerings range from staged readings to fully memorized workshop productions. NOVEMBER 14-17, 2024. Buy tickets here or enter for a chance to win All-Access Passes here.
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Downtown First Thursdays is Back!
11/7 | 2nd & Market Streets, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP, All ages
Downtown First Thursdays returns to 2nd St. on Nov. 7 from 5-10pm with an unmissable duo of Special Guest Performers: Andre Power and Noodles (wi/ Darling Cool opening). Plus, mariachis, arts + crafts, flamenco, drag in the streets, food trucks, shopping, and more surprises! All-ages and FREE with RSVP.
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This Week’s Events 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!
10/31 | Continental Club | 1658 12th St, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $49.87+, 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
Barmuda Triangle Oakland Bar Crawl
11/1 | Baggy’s by the Lake | 288 E 18th St, Oakland | 8 p.m. | Free
Oakland Bar crawl with a shuttle taking you to/from Merchant’s, Baggy’s, and Smitty’s. Costume contest at each bar!
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.
11/2 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th St, SF | 1 p.m. | $11.62-$16.62
The annual COLOMBIA ON FILM series returns to San Francisco’s Roxie Theater with an expanded program of documentary films never before seen in the Bay Area. The series will take place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2024. Presented by CiNEOLA, the COLOMBIA ON FILM series presents documentary work from emerging Colombian filmmakers portraying the nuances, complexities and realities of Colombia and its diaspora. This year’s program—titled “habla el territorio”—focuses on themes of memory, territory, silenced history, and hope within future generations.
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.
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.
The Week of 11/5-11/11
Tuesday, 11/5
Club Guillotine – Election Day 2024 WATCH PARTY
11/5 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 5 p.m. | $20-$25
“Dance. Lose your head. We’ll treat you like royalty.” Club Guillotine is a dance club with a midnight Guillotine Stage Show complete with beheadings, sing alongs, performances, and SO MUCH BLOOD. We dare you to wear your finest ivory.
Modest Mouse
11/5 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $74+
Having recently completed another successful run with Pixies and Cat Power, Modest Mouse continues to prove themselves to be one of the most consistent live acts today.
Wednesday, 11/6
Sting 3.0
11/6-11/7 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 8 p.m. | $200-$300
Sting is coming to The Masonic on Nov 6 and 7 with his new power trio for the STING 3.0 Tour! Mark your calendars for a night of electrifying songs with this rock icon!
Porches
11/6 | Bimbo’s 365 club | 1025 Columbus Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $33.43, 21+
Shirt, the new album from Aaron Maine aka Porches, is part angsty fantasy, part confessional melodrama – a rock album that oscillates between reality and make-believe to reflect both the innocence of suburban youth and the frayed reality of adulthood. Shirt plays with the tension between one’s person and persona – the weight of your dreams crashing up against your reality. The result is something both familiar and uncanny, an anthemic tribute to this intrinsic duality built on crashing and caressing sounds.
Thursday, 11/7
NightLife: Día de los Muertos
11/7 | California Academy of Sciences | 55 Music Concourse Dr, SF | 6 p.m. | $22.95, 21+
Las puertas del más allá están abiertas. Join us in honoring departed souls in celebration of Día de los Muertos.
Joe Bonamassa
11/7 | San Jose Civic | 135 W San Carlos St, San Jose | 8 p.m. | $72.50-$252.50
Joe Bonamassa is one of today’s top live performers. His enthusiastic shows are one of the biggest parts of his career, and a favorite for music lovers worldwide. Hailed internationally as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation and cited by Guitar World magazine as “the world’s biggest blues guitarist,” Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream.
Friday, 11/8
Sofi Tukker
11/8 | Bill Graham Civic Center Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $56
SOFI TUKKER, the GRAMMY-nominated duo comprised of Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern, are about to unleash their third album BREAD, their most daring, innovative and infectious body of work to date. It is a sonic pleasuredome of dance-laden bangers. It is a lighthearted yet profound invitation to drop your fears and devour life to the fullest, a big gulp of optimism and a remedy against the pervasive scarcity mindset. The music blends house, Brazilian funk, drum and bass, bossa nova, pop, Portuguese poetry, and, most crucially fun.
Queen Priyanka
11/8 | Rickshaw Stop | 155 Fell St, SF | 9 p.m.Doors | $29.58, 18+
Say her name, Priyanka! The drag pop superstar totally smashed through the drag queen stereotype while she made her mark in traditional institutions as a legit artist. The origin story of Mark “Suki” Suknanan now known as Queen Priyanka started in the TV industry as a host on the legendary children’s network, YTV.
Nicky Romero
11/8 | Hibernia Bank | 1 Jones St, SF | 9 p.m. | $35-$150, 21+
Nicky Romero has progressed from being a young, musical wunderkind to become one of the most influential artists of his time. As a DJ, producer and mogul whose label is at the forefront of modern electronic dance music, it goes without saying that Nicky is a force to be reckoned with.
Circus Freaks
11/8-11/10 | The Foundry | 1425 Folsom St, SF | 8 p.m. Doors | $92.55-$428.67, 18+
With a daring fusion of sultry burlesque, captivating drag performances, hysterical comedy, and much more, this show is set to push boundaries and redefine entertainment. A steamy, circus-driven variety show that is outrageous, colorful, and always unpredictable.
Saturday, 11/9
San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest
11/9-11/10 | Palace of Fine Arts | 3301 Lyon St, SF | 7 p.m. | $60.95-$75.45
Established in 1999 by Micaya, The San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest has earned an international reputation as one of the most prestigious presenters of hip hop dance. The SFIHHDF is the first ever festival dedicated to honoring the artistry and diversity of hip hop dance forms in a professionally curated, non-competitive environment.
Hip-Hop 101 – New York to The Bay
11/9 | Oakland Arena | 7000 S Coliseum Way, Oakland | 6:30 p.m. | $30+
Featuring Public Enemy, Cypress Hill, Too $hort, Eric B & Rakim, De La Soul, Dilated Peoples, & Mistah Fab.
Sabrina Carpenter: Short N’ Sweet Tour
11/9 | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, SF | 7 p.m. | $30.50-$180.50
“I’m working late… coz I’m a singer…” The Short n’ Sweet Tour is the ongoing fifth concert tour and first arena tour by American singer Sabrina Carpenter, in support of her sixth studio album, Short n’ Sweet.
The San Francisco Fall Cider Fest
11/9 | Spark Social SF | 601 Mission Bay Blvd North, SF | 12 p.m. | $45-$59, 21+
Raise your glass and sip your way through unlimited pours of 30+ ciders featuring flavors like sweet honey-sage, agave ginger, sour blood orange, and tropical passionfruit. Indulge in all your fall food truck favorites, warm up by the fire pit with s’mores, and snap Insta-worthy shots at our awe-tumn photo ops—all while grooving to live beats!
EMERGE Craft Fair 2024
11/9 | Groundfloor | 455 Valencia St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free
Support local creative women-owned businesses while finding one-of-a-kind gifts for you and your loved ones to get a head start on holiday shopping. Experience new perspectives, cultures, tastes and styles as a diverse group of creatives share their art, handmade crafts and designs with you.
Sunday, 11/10
Julio Torres: Color Theories
11/10 | 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | $83+
Julio Torres is an Emmy®-nominated, Peabody-winning and WGA-winning writer, director and comedian from El Salvador. Torres can be seen in both seasons of his HBO series Los Espookys, which he co-created with Fred Armisen and Ana Fabrega.
Black Women’s Roots Festival
11/10 | Freight & Salvage | 2020 Addison St, Berkeley | 4 p.m. | $49-$54
The fourth annual Black Women’s Roots Festival celebrates powerful, pioneering Black women in blues, jazz, folk, gospel, classical, and Afro-Cuban music. Showcasing a dynamic lineup of legendary artists, renowned performers, and emerging talent, this intergenerational program features the finest vocalists and instrumentalists of roots music that you’ll find anywhere in the world! Join us for what is sure to be a historic afternoon of music and culture.
Monday, 11/11
Veterans Day Commemoration
11/11 | USS Hornet Museum | 707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda | 10 a.m. | $10-$25 Museum Admission
The event will include the Hornet Horns playing the National Anthem, guest speaker Steve Minnear (Dublin Historian who will connect the history of Camp Parks in Dublin to the USS Hornet and the Navy), a wreath laying ceremony at the fantail and more.
The Week of 11/12-11/18
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
11/12 | Palace of Fine Arts | 3301 Lyon St, SF | 7 p.m. | $31-$180
Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international all-star cast that blends world class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes and stunning acrobatics! Share the tradition of pure Holiday magic and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score with friends and family of all ages.
11/12 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | $41.75
Blind Pilot is an American indie folk band based in Portland, Oregon. In preparation for their newest album in 8 years, In The Shadow of the Holy Mountain, Blind Pilot toured in their new quartet form (consisting of Israel Nebeker, Ryan Dobrowski, Luke Ydstie, and Kati Claborn, as well as with some contribution from violinist and Blind Pilot Tour Manager Lauren Jacobson).
Kat Von D, Prayers
11/13 | August Hall | 420 Mason St, SF | 8 p.m. | $38.20
Long before the history-making tattoos, ubiquitous television shows, best-selling books, and influential beauty empire, Kat Von D sat down at a piano for nearly two hours a day and played. In essence, music became her first creative language and most trusted outlet. Classical training and a deep appreciation for music of all genres essentially underscored her life. This passion was funneled into her long-awaited full-length debut album, 2021’s Love Made Me Do It. A pastiche of shape-shifting analog synths, post-punk dreamscapes, gothic hues, and shy pop magnetism, her debut echos the eternal will of the perennially brokenhearted to love until death.
GLIDE Annual Holiday Jam: The Love Agenda, a Tenderloin Legacy
11/13 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 5:30 p.m. Doors | $75-$350
This evening of celebration will feature joyful music, delectable dining, and uplifting, soul-stirring reflection. Performing alongside the nationally renowned GLIDE Ensemble and the Change Band, led by Zoe Ellis, will be soul/R&B crooner and Tower of Power legend Lenny Williams; multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner The Philharmonik; singer/songwriter and former GLIDE Ensemble director Vernon Bush, and singer/songwriter and former lead singer of the American R&B group Timex Social Club Michael Marshall. Veteran television journalist Priya David Clemens will serve as the evening’s Mistress of Ceremonies.
Walk Your Values: A Conscious Fashion Show
11/14 | Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Building, SF | 8 p.m. | $28.75
Walk Your Values is a fashion show experience hosted by KQED and ethical fashion nonprofit Remake. Inspired by Remake’s Walk Your Values New York Fashion Week runway shows and KQED Arts’ series Fit Check, this unique gathering celebrates self-expression through conscious style choices and pre-loved, upcycled and ethically produced clothing. Join local creatives, activists, designers and influential style/fashion journalists to explore the intersection of personal style and sustainability in the Bay Area.
Pitch a Friend Bay Area
11/4 | Madrone Art Bar | 500 Divisadero St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free, 21+
Join us for a fun and inclusive night out where people deliver 3-5 minute Slide presentations about their fantastic single friends at Madrone Art Bar! Enjoy the chance to mingle with amazing singles from around the city or just hang out and make new connections in a lively and friendly atmosphere. Events are free to attend, but pitching slots are limited per event! If you have an awesome single friend you’d like to present, sign up via the link on our website.
Jefferson Starship
11/14 | The Guild Theatre | 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park | 8 p.m. | $78.80-$368.48, All ages
Jefferson Starship is one of the most successful arena rock groups of the 1970s and 80s, earning 3 platinum and 8 gold records, as well as numerous Top 40 singles. While Jefferson Starship continues to tour today, the band has experienced numerous lineup and personnel changes, and each of those members have contributed to the magic and alchemy that make Jefferson Starship iconic.
Langston Kerman
11/14-11/16 | Punch Line SF | 444 Battery St, SF | 8 p.m. | $22.25-$32.25, 18+
Langston Kerman is an LA based comedian, actor, writer, and producer. Langston can be seen starring in Bust Down (Peacock), a series that he also Executive Produced/Co-Created with Sam Jay, Chris Redd and Jak Knight. Langston’s podcast My Momma Told Me is part of Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network through iHeartMedia. His Comedy Central Half-Hour Special aired in September 2018 along with the release of his debut comedy album “Lightskinned Feelings.”
Friday 11/15
Eddie Izzard: The Remix Tour: The First 35 Years
11/15 | Paramount Theatre | 2025 Broadway, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $41.50-$171.50
Brilliant, hilarious and often bizarre, the one and only Eddie Izzard is back in the US! The Remix Tour Live promises to be an unforgettable night of thought provoking, intelligent and surreal stand-up comedy. As always with Eddie, expect the unexpected! Actor, comedian, multi-marathon runner and political activist Eddie Izzard’s boundary-pushing career spans 35 years of record-breaking comedy tours and critically acclaimed film, TV, and theatre performances.
The Wldlfe
11/15 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 9 p.m. | $29.33-$79.80
The Wldlfe, comprised of Jansen Hogan, Carson Hogan, & Jack Crane, entered the scene in 2016 with their smash EP New, 2016 and have continued to grow a steadfast fanbase through their evergreen discography. An electrifying live act, The Wldlfe has toured sold-out shows across North America in 2023 while cultivating an audience hungry for more. Frontman Jansen Hogan’s magnetic stage presence and infectious charisma, paired with the skillful instrumentation of Carson Hogan and Jack Crane, usher fans into an unforgettable night of music and connection.
Bhangra & Beats Night Market Season Finale + SF’s 1st Official Diwali Celebration
11/15 | Downtown SF | 425 Battery St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free, All ages
Join us on November 15th for a truly special evening, marking not only the final installment of the Bhangra & Beats night market 2024 season but also a historic milestone as the inaugural official City of San Francisco Diwali celebration. This event is extra special as it coincides with Non Stop Bhangra’s 20th anniversary, making it a night of celebration, culture, and community like no other.
Bhangra and Beats After Party
11/15 | Temple | 540 Howard St, SF | 11 p.m. | $20-$30, 21+
From international festivals to packed dance floors, Non Stop Bhangra is known for their electrifying sets that keep the crowd moving from start to finish. For this special night, we’re pulling out all the stops and transforming Temple SF into a Bhangra dance party like no other!
Gogol Bordello
11/15-11/16 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $30
Gogol Bordello is an American punk rock band from the Lower East Side of Manhattan, formed in 1999 by musicians from all over the world and known for theatrical stage shows and persistent touring.
Saturday 11/16
Erykah Badu
11/16 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $100+
Since Erykah Badu burst on the scene in 1997, the Dallas based (and Texas proud) artist has released 5 studio albums, countless singles and EPs, and has toured the world many times over. From musician to tech CEO to music supervisor to mother, Badu continues to defy expectations and never stops creating and innovating. Be it music, fashion, or technology, she’s always been ahead of the curve. learning, reflecting, growing — peacefully thinking about the next steps in her storied career.
Andrew Schulz
11/16 | San Jose Civic | 135 W San Carlos St, San Jose | 7 p.m. | $49.50-$95
Welcome to The Life Tour. A never before seen journey through the complicated mind of Andrew Schulz, as he explores the realms of current events, politics, and the beautiful chaos of creating life. Join Schulz as he takes you on a comedic exploration of existence in all its messy glory. With “The Life Tour,” you’re in for an evening of irreverent humor and astute insights that only Schulz can deliver. Get ready to laugh, think, and maybe even shed a tear – because that’s LIFE.
San Francisco Comedy Underground
11/16 | Noe Valley Farm SF | 1828 Castro St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $20-$30
Noe Valley Farm SF is an awesome, off the grid venue where So Far Sounds and Don’t Tell feature some of the best live shows in the Bay. Now we’re bringing you stand up comedy every third Saturday with comedians featured on Conan, James Corden, SF Sketchfest, Comedy Central’s Clusterfest, and more!
Thirty-Six
11/16-12/22 | Shotgun Players Ashby Stage | 1901 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $8-$40
Dang, dating sure is hard these days. But don’t worry, this show will flirt its way into your heart and hit like a one night stand! A hot and loaded experience brings the new age of dating to life onstage. Opposites who attract, David and Jenny answer the NY Times “36 questions that lead to love.”
Patchwork Show Oakland
11/16 | Jack London Square | 472 Water St, Oakland | Free, All ages
Patchwork Show is Dear Handmade Life’s bi-annual, makers festival showcasing local emerging artists, crafters, junior entrepreneurs and designers alongside artisan food, DIY crafting, and music. All Patchwork shows are free to attend.
Fortune Feimster
11/16 | Luther Burbank Center for the Arts | 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa | 7 p.m. | $34.81+
Affable, charismatic and one of a kind, Fortune Feimster is a standup comedian, writer, and actor who uses her confessional comedy to bring people together. Through laughter and storytelling, Fortune shows audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and sexual orientations that common ground is only a joke or two away.
Sunday 11/17
Hubba Hubba Revue: Damsels & Dragons
11/17 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $15-$30
Calling all elves, wizards, dragons and Uruk! San Francisco’s world-famous burlesque & variety show invites to a chaotic good time in the realms of fantasy! Get your seats now and join us for a show that’s guaranteed to be a critical hit!
Blood, Sweat & Tears
11/17 | Yoshi’s Oakland | 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland | 6 p.m. Doors | $65-$99
Blood Sweat & Tears has had many configurations over its 50 plus years of touring but one thing for sure is that the music is timeless, and fans are never disappointed. Blood Sweat & Tears takes young musicians and prepares them for life in the music industry. We are proud of the fact that over the past 50 years the majority of musicians that have passed through BS&T have gone on to fame as Players , Producers, Arrangers and solo performers more than any other band on the planet.
Spotlight Sundays: Celebrating Maize Through Screenprinting and Conversation with Xicanx Artists, Melanie Cervantes & Elizabeth Blancas
11/17 | Oakland Museum of California | 1000 Oak St, Oakland | 1 pm. | Free
Join us for an engaging outdoor event in OMCA’s Oak Street Plaza. This program will explore Indigenous Xicanx heritage and its deep connection to maize (corn). Engage with a screenprinting poster activity and informal talk with featured artist, Melanie Cervantes & guest artist, Elizabeth Blancas, who will delve into the themes presented in our special exhibition, Calli: The Art of Xicanx Peoples.
Monday 11/18
Ajj
11/18 | The Chapel | 777 Valencia St, SF | 8 p.m. | $28-$33
For these gigs, AJJ will return to the two-person guitar/upright bass/vox ensemble that consumed their earliest days touring in and around the Left Coast. Coming along for the ride is sewerbitch!
Queer Bowling
11/18 | Mission Bowling Club | 3176 17th St, SF | 6 p.m. | $10-$12
Join us on the third Monday of each month to support our community and raise awareness of local non-profits fighting the good fight. Complimentary bowling is sponsored by select brands who support LGBTQIA+. Purchasing a ticket in advance guarantees you entry to MBC and for every ticket purchased we will donate $10 to support a local non-profit of our choosing. Your ticket purchase also gets you a complimentary drink (welcome cocktail) as our way of saying thank you for your support of MBC and our community.
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