Best Bay Area Events 11/12-12/2
“Lights, Camera, Bitch, Smile!”
by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor
It’s time to make small, joyful moments for ourselves. The company of friends, snuggling with pets, eating your favorite meal. While the world is not in the best place, there’s still happy moments to exist in. Here’s what I’m most excited for the week of 11/12 and beyond.
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SFBATCO Presents New Roots Theatre Festival
11/14-11/17 | Brava Theater Center | 2781 24th St, SF | 8 p.m. | $22-$135
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. Get your tickets here.
Oakland to All Mini-Ball: Fashion, Runway and Vogue Competition
11/21 | The Commons, KQED Headquarters | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $10
Bay Area ballroom collective Oakland to All is throwing a Breaking News Mini-Ball at KQED! Ballroom culture blends voguing performance and runway competition, and carries a legacy in the LGBTQ+ community beginning in the 1920s. This event features a panel discussion featuring Bay Area legends and a deluxe ball. Four categories inspired by the news media industry will be interpreted through a ballroom lens. Only one person can win per category and take home the trophy and the bragging rights. Get your tickets here.
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 here now and join us for a show that’s guaranteed to be a critical hit!
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Erykah Badu at Bill Graham Civic!
11/16 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $100+
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. Get your tickets here!
This Week’s Events 11/12-11/18
Union Square Ice Rink
Now-1/20 | Union Square | Geary, Powell, Post, & Stockton, SF | 10 a.m. | $15-$20
Join us for festive, fun ice skating in Union Square!
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
11/12 | Palace of Fine Arts | 3601 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.
Blind Pilot
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).
Wednesday 11/13
The Ballpark Back 9
11/13-11/17 | Oracle Park | 24 Willie Mays Plaza, SF | 7 a.m. | $92-$132
This five-day event is the ultimate opportunity for fans to experience Oracle Park like never before. Players can tee off from four different levels of the ballpark on a 360° course around the field. Caddies will be stationed at each hole to provide guidance.
Mitch Polzak, The Royal Deuces
11/13 | Zeitgeist | 199 Valencia St, SF | 7 p.m. | Free
Mosey on down to Zeitgeist to jam out to Mitch Polzak. Put our delicious cheeseburger in one hand, and one of our Bloody Mary’s in the other. That and some honkey tonk tunes will soothe your soul.
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.
Thursday 11/14
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.
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.
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.”
A Celebration for Phil Lesh in The Haight, SF
11/14 | O’Reillys Pub | 1840 Haight St, SF | 9 p.m. | $10
Featuring: PLAYING THE DEAD & Friends (w/ members of Big Blu Soul Revue, The Humidors, Jason Movrich & Friends, Idea Team and special guests).
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
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
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.
The Week of 11/19-11/25
FINALLY: A Theatre Tour by Rex Orange County
11/19-21 | Paramount Theatre | 2025 Broadway, Oakland | 8:30 p.m. | $61.75-$151.56
English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rex Orange County’s FINALLY: A Theatre Tour supports his fifth album, The Alexander Technique. The tour features a theatrical stage set and multiple performances in carefully chosen theaters to bring the album’s themes to life.
Zarna Garg – Special Taping
11/19-11/20 | Bimbo’s 365 Club | 1025 Columbus Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $55.06, 21+
With her unique blend of humor, wit, and fearless social commentary, Zarna Garg has emerged as a comedic trailblazer. Zarna is an Indian immigrant mom based in New York City. Her first comedy special, “One in a Billion,” is available for streaming on Amazon Prime, showcasing her sharp and relatable humor, drawing audiences into a world where laughter and thought-provoking conversations coexist.
Mat Kearney
11/19 | The Guild Theatre | 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park | 8 p.m. | $40-$130, All ages
Mat Kearney’s music blends folk, soft rock, pop, and hip-hop influences. He’s released five studio albums, topped multiple Billboard charts, and has been featured on Grey’s Anatomy, 30 Rock, and NCIS.
Wednesday 11/20
Jay Mewes & His a-Mewes-Ing Stories
11/20 | San Jose Improv | 62 S Second St, San Jose | 8 p.m. | $25-$90, 21+
Cinema icon Jason Mewes is best known as the potty-mouthed vocal half of Jay and Silent Bob, the on- screen comedic duo who first appeared in Kevin Smith’s seminal 1994 indie film Clerks. But it’s in the insanely popular award-winning podcast Jay & Silent Bob Get Old where Mewes truly shines. For nearly seven years, in what’s been described as “Lake Wobegon days with anal jokes”, Jason has told the story of his tumultuous life on stage every week.
Moshe Kasher
11/20-11/23 | Punch Line SF | 444 Battery St, SF | 8 p.m. | $28.75-$38.75, 18+
Moshe Kasher is the co-host of the Endless Honeymoon Podcast, and author of the 2012 memoir “Kasher in the Rye: The True Tale of a White Boy from Oakland Who Became a Drug Addict, Criminal, Mental Patient, and Then Turned 16.” In 2018 Moshe and his wife, Natasha Leggero, debuted a three-part comedy special for Netflix, “The Honeymoon Stand-Up Special.” His 2012 special “Live In Oakland” was among the first specials to appear on Netflix.
11/20 | Sydney Goldstein Theater | 275 Hayes St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $54-$66
Canadian chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Matty Matheson is best-known as Neil Fak on the FX series The Bear. He also serves as the show’s culinary advisor and a producer. His eleven restaurants, incorporated under the umbrella of Our House Hospitality, include Prime Seafood Palace, Rizzo’s House of Parm, and Matty’s Patty’s Burger Club, and he is the creator of the culinary brand Matheson Cookware and the workwear line Rosa Rugosa.
Thursday 11/21
The Holiday Market
11/21 | Embarcadero Center | 2 Embarcadero Ctr, SF | 4 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Discover incredible creations from local artisans and retailers, groove to live music, sip on delightful drinks, and savor tasty lite bites. Set your intentions for the new year with tarot readings, and don’t miss the breathtaking sight of Embarcadero Center lighting up the night with 17,000 dazzling lights!
11/21 | Palace of Fine Arts | 3601 Lyon St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $38-$48
Join Lore Podcast creator Aaron Mahnke and pianist Chad Lawson for an evening of terrifyingly dark historical tales. Lore exposes the darker side of history, exploring the creatures, people, and places of our wildest nightmares. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction. Each episode examines a new dark historical tale in a modern campfire experience.
Waitress
11/21-1/18 | San Francisco Playhouse | 533 Sutter St, SF | 7 p.m. | $35-$135
Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow waitresses and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she’s been missing all along — courage.
Friday 11/22
Brother Ali w/ Ant
11/22 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 7 p.m. Doors | $34.46
Brother Ali is a highly respected Hip Hop artist, speaker, and community leader from Minneapolis, MN. His two-decade resume includes eight critically-acclaimed albums, mentorships with iconic Hip Hop legends Chuck D and Rakim. Performing at Cornerstone with Ant, the dj half of the rap duo Atmosphere.
Broadway Rave
11/22 | OASIS | 298 11th St, SF | 10 p.m. | $19.94-23.01, 21+
Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a Broadway Dance Party celebrating the best in show-tunes and musical theatre. Come sing along to all of your favorite broadway hits while dressed up as your favorite character. We’ll have surprise guests from some of your favorite Broadway stars! Live out your Broadway fantasies at Broadway Rave — the most POPULAR Broadway Dance party around.
Honne
11/22 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 8 p.m. | $39.50-$59.50
HONNE is an English electronic music duo formed in 2014 in Bow, London. The group consists of James Hatcher (producer) and Andy Clutterbuck (singer, producer). The name HONNE is a Japanese word meaning “true feelings”, reflecting the vulnerability and emotional honesty in their music. Their music blends electronic, R&B, and soul elements into a distinctive sound described as “futuristic soul”.
Emily King
11/22 | Grace Cathedral | 1100 California St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $45-$65
4 time Grammy nominated songwriter and singer Emily King was born and raised in New York City’s lower east side. She began her career playing venues in Greenwich village and was soon after discovered by Clive Davis who signed her to his J Records label at the age of 21. King’s unmistakable silky lush vocal and joyous magnetic stage presence continue to lure audiences around the world.
One True God
11/22 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 9:30 p.m. | $25.96-$37.39, 21+
Canadian LA-based electronic producer and vocalist creates dynamic style house and mid-tempo bass music with his newest project, One True God. OTG’s discography is versatile, ranging from the dark, energetic beats of his first EP Cult 45, to the 2020 single-releases featuring his own melodic vocals. OTG isn’t afraid to reinvent himself, and because of his strong sound identity, his music remains recognizable from obscure songs like “Move Slow” to bright dance floor hits like “Daylight”. OTG visuals inject metaphoric and subliminal messaging for those with eyes to see.
Saturday 11/23
David Kushner
11/23 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $50.60-$95.40
David Alan Kushner a singer-songwriter from Chicago, now based in Los Angeles, rose to fame in 2022 with “Miserable Man” and “Mr. Forgettable” from his debut EP, “Footprints I Found.” In 2024, Kushner released “Skin and Bones” with over 170,000 pre-saves leading up to release. Kushner’s music has been featured on Spotify’s “Roots Rising” playlist. His work resonates globally, establishing him as a significant force in the pop genre. Kushner continues to expand his fanbase and impact in the music industry.
Iliza Shlesinger
11/23 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 7 p.m. | $39.50-$99.50
Iliza is one of todays leading comedians, with a fan base who show their loyalty by creating their own Iliza inspired swag to wear to her shows. In addition to her stand up, Iliza wrote, executive produced, and starred in the feature Good On Paper, now streaming on Netflix. On her podcast AIA: Ask Iliza Anything, Iliza offers up her unique perspective to listeners, answering their questions on virtually any topic.
TobyMac, MercyMe + Zach Williams
11/23 | Oakland Arena | 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland | 7 p.m. | $31+
Three of the biggest names in Christian music – TobyMac, MercyMe, and Zach Williams – are teaming up once again for an unforgettable concert tour. With chart-topping hits, passionate lyrics, and a commitment to spreading God’s love through music, TobyMac, MercyMe, and Zach Williams take the stage to perform fan favorites and deliver an uplifting experience that will leave you feeling inspired.
Sunday 11/24
Fall Holiday Chocolate Festival
11/24 | San Francisco County Fair Building | 1199 9th Ave, SF | 11 a.m. | $15-$25
The Holiday and Seasonal chocolate show for the San Francisco Bay Area takes place at the Fall Holiday CHOCOLATE SALON & FESTIVAL. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world’s great culinary regions. An intimate setting, the Fall Chocolate Salon is the perfect place to find the perfect gift, while tasting and savoring the chocolate lovers experience.
Stabbing Westward
11/24 | August Hall | 420 Mason St, SF | 7 p.m. | $34.61
Part of the late-’90s mainstream industrial boom, American rock group Stabbing Westward wrapped their dour, angst-filled cries in appropriately dark and moody atmospherics, joining bands like Nine Inch Nails and Gravity Kills with a similarly corrosive style that would evolve into the early 2000s.
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair Ruby Jubilee 40TH Anniversary
11/23-12/22 (weekends only) | Cow Palace | 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City | 10 a.m. | $20.88-$48.74
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure into Victorian London ~ an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and festive shops.
Monday 11/25
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
11/25 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $59.50
As if channeling another dimension where genres simply don’t exist, Rainbow Kitten Surprise find harmony in unpredictability – weaving together lyrical poetry, hummable melodies, and a rush of instrumental eccentricities.
The Sloppy Boys Podcast
11/25 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $30-$35
The Sloppy Boys are a “party rock” band from LA consisting of comedians Mike Hanford, Jeff Dutton and Tim Kalpakis. Prior to forming The Sloppy Boys, all three were writer-performers on the sketch comedy show “The Birthday Boys,” produced by Bob Odenkirk, which aired on IFC.
The Week of 11/26-12/2
Tuesday, 11/26
Cyndi Lauper
11/26 | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, SF | 8 p.m. | $39.50-$249.50
Cyndi Lauper’s Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour is celebrates the singer’s decades-long career.
Simon Joyner
11/26 | 4 Star Theater | 2200 Clement St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $21
Simon Joyner is a singer-songwriter from Omaha, Nebraska. He’s been flying under the radar since 1991, releasing music on various independent labels including: Team Love, Jagjaguwar, Sing Eunuchs!, Catsup Plate, One-Hour, Shrimper, Brinkman, Secretly Canadian, and Unread. He is also the co-founder of Grapefruit Records and an occasional producer of other people’s albums.
Wednesday, 11/27
BASSgiving!
11/27 | Monarch | 101 6th St, SF | 9 p.m. | $13.63, 21+
Strategik presents our 17th annual BASSgiving celebration! It’s time to celebrate family, friendship, fun and of course BASS! As always, this event is a fundraiser for those in need during the holidays. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Family Giving Tree. Food donations will go to the San Francisco Food Bank.
Polo G
11/27 | The Midway | 900 Marin St, SF | 9 p.m. | 39.50-$100
Polo G’s The Hood Poet Tour with support from VonOff1700, Skylar Blatt, Scorey, and TwoTiime.
Thursday, 11/28
Indigenous Peoples Sunrise Gathering
11/28 | Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing | Pier 33 Suite 200, SF | 4:15-6 a.m. Departures | $15.50
The Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sunrise Gathering is organized by the International Indian Treaty Council commemorating the 1969-71 occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes.
Thanksgiving Day Grand Buffet
11/28 | Cavallo Point Lodge | 601 Murray Cir, Sausalito | 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. | $71.21-$164.03
Join us in our Callippe Ballroom, where we’re offering two convenient seating times at 12pm and 3pm. Indulge in a traditional feast featuring carving stations with turkey and slow braised beef short ribs, a seafood station, hearty soups, harvest salads, and a variety of delicious sides. To top it off, enjoy an array of tempting desserts to satisfy that sweet tooth. Cocktails and wine will be available for purchase, and to add a touch of sparkle to your holiday, each adult ticket includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Share in the spirit of gratitude with us this Thanksgiving!
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
11/28 | Balboa Theater | 3630 Balboa St, SF | 12 p.m. | $16
Catch the Thanksgiving classic! Easily excitable Neal Page (Steve Martin) is somewhat of a control freak. Trying to get home to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his wife (Laila Robins) and kids, his flight is rerouted to a distant city in Kansas because of a freak snowstorm, and his sanity begins to fray. Worse yet, he is forced to bunk up with talkative Del Griffith (John Candy), whom he finds extremely annoying. Together they must overcome the insanity of holiday travel to reach their intended destination.
Friday, 11/29
Amadeus—Film w/ Live Orchestra
11/29 & 11/30 | Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $130-$299
Experience the tale of Mozart’s music, loves, and rivalries in Amadeus, the winner of eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor.
Latto
11/29 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 6:30 p.m. Doors | $83-$249
Grammy-nominated rapper Latto is on tour in support of her third studio album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea.
Kevin Nealon
11/29 & 11/30 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7 p.m., 9:15 p.m.
Kevin Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and has received critical acclaim for his role in the Showtime series Weeds. Nealon’s self-produced, edited, and hosted web series Hiking with Kevin is exclusively available on his YouTube channel of the same name. In the series, Kevin interviews his A-list celebrity friends on hikes throughout the country.
Saturday, 11/30
Rudimental
11/30 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 9 p.m. | $43.17, 21+
Rudimental are a British drum and bass band. The band consists of Piers Aggett, Kesi Dryden and Leon “Locksmith” Rolle.
Fousheé
11/30 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 9 p.m. | $38.08
With Pointy Heights, Fousheé zigs out of the frenetic R&B-punk of her acclaimed previous album, softCORE, as she paints an entirely new sonic palette. Playing the part of singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, we enter a world shaped by her home, where old school, indie Reggae, rhythms buoy dance-friendly melodies and a natural cool that makes her the go-to collaborator for today’s biggest artists.
Polyglamorous Leftovers w/ Leonce
11/30 | The Great Northern | 119 Utah St, SF | 10 p.m. | $19.51-$31.29, 21+
Polyglamorous returns to The Great Northern for our annual post-Thanksgiving blowout. This year we are featuring the one and only Leonce, DJ and Producer extraordinaire, who released his debut album “System of Objects” earlier this year, to great acclaim.
Punk Band Karaoke
11/30 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 8 p.m. | Free, 21+
PUNK ROCK KARAOKE – Sing punk rock with a live band!
Baba’s House presents: Homecoming (3 year anniversary)
11/30 | Baba’s House | 410 15th St 2nd Floor, Oakland | 6 p.m. | $20-$60
After 3 years of Music, Fine Art, Fundraisers, Spoken Word, Karaoke, Stand up Comedy, Mahjong, Dancing, Snacks, and well, the growth of a warm and colorful community… IT’S TIME TO DO IT ALL AGAIN!! We will be celebrating all day & night starting with doing what we do best!
Sunday, 12/1
Dom We Now Our Gay Apparel
12/1 | OASIS | 298 11th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $33.78, 21+
Dominick Pupa, nightclub sensation and cohost of the hit podcast Fixing Famous People, returns to Oasis with Dom We Now Our Gay Apparel, his acclaimed annual skewering of the year that was. Jokes, songs, one elf, no shelf.
Castro Art Mart
12/2 | Noe St between Market and Beaver St, SF | 12 p.m. | Donation
Every first Sunday, mark your calendars for shopping joy therapy in San Francisco’s iconic Castro neighborhood bursting to the brim from noon-5p with the fabulous Castro Art Mart featuring dozens and dozens of local artists and small businesses taking over Noe St infusing creative joy and queer spirits to uplift our lives!
Monday, 12/2
A John Waters Christmas
12/2 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $67.50-$135
Once again Waters is touring the country on his slippery sled of sewage with his comedy bag of tricks, handing out filthy sticks and stones to bad little nonbinary boys and girls and everybody in between and beyond. Ninety minutes of Christmas jeer and holiday beatings!
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