Best Bay Area Events 10/8-10/28
Spooky Season
by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… in my opinion. The Halloween events are starting to roll out and I am looking forward to zombie crawls, costume parties, and screaming my way through haunted houses! So many good events before Halloween, too. Hello, Fleet Week! Watching Blue Angels from a rooftop terrace? Sign me up! Here’s what I’m most excited or the week of 10/8 and beyond.
Our Giveaways
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.
We Wanna Give You a Pair of Tix to Maker Faire at Mare Island 10/18-10/20
We want to give you a pair of tickets to Maker Faire on Mare Island! Maker Faire returns to the historical shipyard at Mare Island for an unforgettable experience filled with creativity, innovation, and endless possibilities on Friday, October 18, to Sunday, October 20. Enter for a chance to win here. Or go here to purchase tickets and use 25% off code “BrokeAssStuart“.
Our Partner’s Events
A Double Feature About Using Art as Protest
10/9 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th St, SF | 6:30 p.m. | $11.62-$16.62
This is super exciting! Not only will these films be awesome, but Stuart will be moderating the Q&A afterwards with the guys from Indecline, John Law (founder of Billboard Liberation Front & Cacophony Society), and Winston Smith (artist behind the Dead Kennedy’s logo and many other things). The Art of Protest is a doc highlighting both the words and works of people who use their art as protest like Shepard Fairey, Pussy Riot, & Tom Morello. Side Hustles is a fast-paced compilation of brazen actions carried out in the Deep South. Find out more and get your tix right here.
10/10 | The Commons, KQED Headqarters | 2601Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $17.25 in person, Live Stream is FreeJoin us for an evening of performance and conversations that reflect on how Asian Americans have historically used political protest and organizing to advance their community objectives. Find out ore here.
KQED Fest
10/19 |The Commons, KQED Headquarters | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages
Spend a Saturday with KQED, the Bay Area’s beloved public media station, for a free and festive block party and open house at our headquarters in San Francisco’s Mission District. Find out more here.
Work the Graveyard Shift: All-Night Horror Marathon at the Roxie!
10/11 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th St, SF | 9:15 p.m. | $36.66
Join us on Friday, October 11, at the Roxie Theater for the inaugural Graveyard Shift, an all-night horror movie marathon that will keep you on the edge of your seat until dawn. Your ticket includes five spine-chilling films, special surprises, live entertainment, all the coffee and popcorn you can handle, and serious bragging rights if you clock out at the end of your shift. Get your tickets here.
This Week’s Events 10/8-10/14
10/8 | The UC Theatre | 2036 Univeristy Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $40.50With lyrical skill matched only by his raucous live shows, Prof has arrived on the national stage. Coming out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Prof has perfected the art of combining blue collar hard work and unimpeachable content while never taking himself too seriously. His seventh studio album, Horse, let the world at large in on a secret that diehard rap fans already know, Prof is a force to be reckoned with.
10/8 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $45.25-$75.25, 18+An evening with Larry Wilmore: Comedy, magic, and ‘Merica.
Wednesday 10/9
Weezer w/ The Flaming Lips, Dinosaur Jr.
10/9 | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, SF | 7 p.m. | $39.50-$149.50
Weezer is bringing their Voyage to the Blue Planet Tour to Chase Center on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 with support from The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr.
10/9 | Swedish American Hall | 2174 Market St, SF | 7 p.m. | $15-$35, All agesInspired by their lives, CRUSH, the concluding book in their bestselling middle-grade graphic novel duology is all about crushes, crushing it, and being crushed by life in junior high.
10/9 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $26-$30, All agesMike Love is an American reggae musician and singer from Hawai’i. He self-describes his style as “revolutionary consciousness music”.
10/9 | Punch Line | 444 Battry St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $25+, 18+Chad Opitz will be headlining the Punch Line San Francisco on October 9th. Bringing an eclectic, varied style of comedy including one-liners, stories, act-outs ahead even songs, Opitz has many different ways to make you laugh. He’s opened for Melissa Villaseñor, Taylor Tomlinson, David Cross, Tom Green, Steph Tolev and many more. Don’t miss this one night headlining event!
Thursday 10/10
Zedd
10/10 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $55, 18+
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning artist/DJ/producer Zedd made his debut with “Clarity” after signing with Interscope in 2012 and has been breaking down barriers surrounding music genres ever since.
10/10 | Sweetwater Music Hall | 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley | 8 p.m. | $33.48Lyrics Born relocated to the United States from his birthplace of Toyko, Japan right around the time Hip Hop was exploding on the East Coast. From the moment he heard Sugar Hill Gangs 1980 classic Rappers Delight, the Bay Area Hip Hop luminary knew hed found his calling. Twenty-five years later, LB has obliterated the stereotypes of what an MC is supposed to look like and captured the hearts of countless fans who gravitate to his distinctive voice.
10/10 | Frank H. Ogawa Plaza | 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland | 12:30 p.m. | FreeDubbed as The Godfarther of San Francisco Comedy, Tony Sparks has performed from coast to coast, and ran the longest running open mic in SF at Brainwash laundromat and cafe – 16 years. Myles Weber’s viral success online is taking him on tour! He’s racked up over 60 million views across all platforms, was featured on MTV’s Greatest Party Story Ever Told and has two Top 10 Dry Bar Comedy Specials.
Brian Copeland’s The Great American Sh*t Show
10/10 | The Marsh – SF | 1062 Valencia St, SF | 7 p.m. | $25-$100
Brian Copeland (NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN, WAITING PERIOD, GRANDMA & ME) presents monologues on life in the Age of Trump in THE GREAT AMERICAN SHIT SHOW. Join Brian for an evening of laughing… but more importantly, for an evening of THINKING as he explores how to deal with a family member who’s all in for the Donald when you’re not, when America was last “great,” #MeToo and more. If you love Trump you’ll hate this show!
10/11-10/13 | Marina Green | Fillmore St & Marina Blvd, SF | 11 a.m. | Free, All agesHeld annually between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, The San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show Presented by United attracts fans from all over the globe. The waterfront event is headlined by The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and is the only air show in the United States with a commercial airliner, the United 777, to perform a fully choreographed act.
10/11 | Westwood | 2036 Lombard St, SF | 6:30 p.m. | $48Spinsters of San Francisco is proud to partner with Edgewood Center for Children and Family and Westwood to host our 15th Annual Fleet or Flight Party! Don your best sailor or aviator attire and come out for a night that wouldn’t be complete without a Fleet Week inspired dance party and drinks at one of the best bars in the Marina!
Flogging Molly
10/11 | San Jose Civic | 135 West San Carlos Street, San Jose | 8 p.m. | $45
Flogging Molly is a seven-piece Irish American Celtic punk band that formed in Los Angeles in 1997.
10/11 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 9 p.m. | $38.02Although Sama Abdulhadi is the first Palestinian DJ to gain international recognition, her career really began when she left home for Beiruts burgeoning techno scene. Plunging into Lebanons nightlife, Abdulhadi gigged, practiced, and got inspired by the many local and international DJs gigging on the scene, while refining her trademark set: high-octane full-bodied techno with a distinct ark, a spectrum of moods, or as she says: Berlin techno, but I perceive it in a Lebanese way.
World of Dumplings Food Festival
10/12 | Rincon Center Courtyard | 121 Spear St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free, All agesAsians Are Strong, the team that brought you the Asian & Black Cookout and the Asian x Latino Cookout is bringing a new food festival to SF! World of Dumplings aims to bring cultures and communities together by our shared love of dumplings. International food vendors will offer their version of the dumpling, and you get to eat around the world!
The Flight Deck Fleet Week Viewing Party Ft. SKYY
10/12 | 1 Hotel San Francisco | 8 Mission St, SF | 1 p.m. | $55, 21+
Join us on The Flight Deck, a Captain’s Quarters inspired lounge space overlooking the Embarcadero. Enjoy a live DJ set, light bites, and flight-inspired cocktails featuring SKYY Vodka and the flavors of the season. The event will take place on the 1 Hotel San Francisco’s fifth floor rooftop terrace, featuring unparalleled views of the Bay and the air show featuring the Blue Angels overhead.
Temescal Fest
10/12 | Temescal Brewing | 4115 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 1 p.m. | Free, All ages
Fall has officially arrived, so grab that cozy sweater, all your friends and come celebrate cool local bands and the neighborhood we all know and love (the one, the only – Temescal).
SF Open Studios Weekend Four: Westside
10/12-10/13 | Westside San Francisco | Inner Sunset, SF | 11 a.m. | Free
ArtSpan invites the public to visit the creative spaces of local artists to see where their magic happens and to purchase work directly from creators. A beloved annual tradition since 1975, ArtSpan’s citywide SFOS offers residents and tourists the free opportunity to engage directly with the artists responsible for the unique creative culture and vibrancy that attracts admirers from all over the world.
SF LIVE: Electric Fields
10/12 | Golden Gate Park Bandshell | 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, SF | 1 p.m. | Free, All ages
Get ready for a daytime event! Join us on Saturday, October 12 from 1pm to 6pm for a FREE PARTY featuring the legendary DJs Electric Fields playing sweet beats to move your feets. Let’s dance the day away at the beautiful Golden Gate Park Bandshell! Don’t miss out on this epic gathering of music lovers and good vibes. Evening afterparty will be at The Great Northern with Green Gorilla Lounge and Friends, 7pm to till late.
The Fray
10/12 | August Hall | 420 Mason St, SF | 8 p.m. | $49.51-$153.28
When The Fray first burst onto the scene in the early aughts, the Colorado-bred band introduced the world to a profoundly life-affirming form of alt-rock: timeless but inventive, arena-sized in scope but firmly rooted in raw emotion.
Princess: TIM BURTON NITE
10/12 | OASIS | 298 11th St, SF | 10 p.m. | $16.89
A DANCE PARTY + DRAG SPECTACULAR celebrating the release of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, diving deep into Tim Burton’s world and bringing life to all his most iconic characters! Get ready for SHOWS inspired by Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Batman, Willy Wonka, Alice in Wonderland, James & the Giant Peach, Beetlejuice and more. Come dressed in theme and take pics at our decked out throne room!
Castro Comedy Cabaret
10/12 | Beaux | 2344 Market St, SF | 7 p.m. | Pay what you can, 21+
Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month at Beaux in San Francisco for Castro Comedy Cabaret—an unforgettable night of laughter, community, and top-notch performances! Featuring a rotating lineup of the Bay Area’s funniest queer comedians, drag queens, and variety acts, this show guarantees a fabulous evening of entertainment in the heart of the Castro.
BONG-O BINGO
10/12 | Mission Cannabis Club | 2441 Mission St, SF | 6 p.m. | $15, 21+
Come on down to Mission Cannabis Club’s beautiful smoking lounge, enjoy drag performances and infused mocktails from Manzanita Naturals while playing bingo with your hosts DJ Dank, Brandelicious, and Thee Pristine Condition.
Sunday 10/13
BrazilianFestSF 2024
10/13 | The Crossings at East Cut | 250 Main St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free
BrazilianFestSF will get people moving, promoting social engagement, community building, and wellness. Our live music lineup includes Mariana Bonetti; Paulo Presotto and Veesh Maria; Oakland Samba Revue; Jackson SP; Allex Costa; Pedro & Felipe; Maracatu Pacifico, among other local bands.
Sean Mason Quartet
10/13 | Freight & Salvage | 2020 Addison St, Berkeley | 7 p.m. | $34-$39
Sean Mason, renowned for his innovative approach and versatile musical expression, has established himself as a prominent figure in jazz. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, he is celebrated for both his original compositions and his masterful interpretations that meld the intricacies of jazz with diverse musical elements, showcasing a remarkable breadth of style.
Italian Heritage Festival & Parade
10/13 | North Beach | Parade starts at the foot of Jefferson and Powell St, SF | 12:30 p.m. | Free, All ages
San Francisco’s Italian-American Community celebrates the Italian Heritage Festival & Parade, featuring Italian and Italian-American dignitaries, music, performances, floats, and representatives of Italian and Italian-American organizations and businesses.
Monday 10/14
A Conversation with Larry David
10/14 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 6:30 p.m. Doors | $120+
Larry David co-created “Seinfeld,” which debuted in 1989 and ran for nine seasons. As head writer and executive producer, the pressure of delivering a weekly show led to his abuse of anabolic steroids, which contributed to his ill-temper and shrunken testicles.
SF Indigenous Peoples Day
10/14 | Yerba Buena Gardens | Mission St. between 3rd & 4th St, SF | 12 p.m. | Free, All ages
San Francisco Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens with Native American art, music and vendors. The program highlights the vastly diverse and talented community of Indigenous artists in the Bay Area, California and beyond.
The Week of 10/15-10/21
Tuesday, 10/15
Celebrate Bay Area Hispanic Nonprofits with Techsoup
10/15 | TechSoup | 435 Brannan St #100, SF | 6 p.m. | Free
Join TechSoup to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Tuesday, October 15th, from 6-8PM at the TechSoup office. Their free Happy Hour Fiesta event will spotlight local, San Francisco Nonprofits working to support the Hispanic community and provide a space to explore how TechSoup can assist nonprofits in achieving their mission. They’ll be joined by Aliados Health, Hijas del Campo, and the La Raza Community Resource Center.
Zolita
10/15 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 p.m. | $25 ADV – $25 DOOR – $75 VIP, 21+
Zolita is an American singer-songwriter. In 2015, she gained recognition when the music video for her song, “Explosion” became a viral video.
Perfect Person
10/15 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $30.25, 18+
A flawless call-in advice show in which Miles Bonsignore answers your calls, solves your problems, and helps you achieve perfection.
Sunny Day Real Estate
10/15 & 10/16 | August Hall | 420 Mason St, SF | 8 p.m. | $53.10 – $183.08
Formed in 1992, Seattle’s Sunny Day Real Estate are known as the godfathers of Emo. 2024 sees the band celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut album with a tour, a re-recorded version and their first new song in 10 years.
Wednesday, 10/16
Pig
10/16 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 8 p.m. | $23-$29, All ages
Pig makes rock like nobody else. Take the chunky, maddeningly memorable riffs from Metallica’s Black Album, double them and in distill them into a pure and devastating form. Pig is a soufflé of scorching, searing squeals, pummeling percussion, eccentric electronics and pounding metal riffs with Raymond’s voice ricocheting between delicious soulful croon and aggressive, snarling growl.
Maureen Langan
10/16 | Punch Line | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $20.25, 18+
Comedian MAUREEN LANGAN was a semifinalist on Season 18 of AMERICA’S GOT TALENT. The audience and judges loved her quick wit and hysterical outrage, giving her a standing ovation and four “yeses!” Hot on the heels of her successful performance, Maureen is bringing her Don’t Make Me Hate You Comedy Tour to clubs and theaters across the country. It’s a smart, laugh-out-loud look at life’s absurdities and the people in it. Langan lambasts politicians, reality stars, hipsters, cougars, the easily triggered and more.
Khun Narin
10/16 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $34.46-$41.15
The music they play is called phin prayuk. The first word refers to the lead instrument, a 3-stringed lute known as the phin. Beer, the phin player, uses a string of Boss effects pedals, including a phaser, distortion and digital delay to get his sound. He also builds his own instruments, installing Fender pickups into hand-carved hardwood bodies, with elaborate mythical serpents adorning the headstock. The band takes pride in their custom PA system, as well as an imposing tower of 8 loudspeaker horns atop a huge bass cabinet.
Thursday, 10/17
THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Cabaret
10/17 | Brava Theater | 2781 24th St, SF | 7:#0 p.m. | $15-$20
Experience a range of queer performance mediums at THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Cabaret, featuring: Revolutionary Organizer and Artist Aïma Paule aka Aïma the Dreamer, Performance artist Rishikesh Tirumalai, Multi-disciplined artist and kink aware professional Rawiyah Tariq, SFX, and Performance Artist Gothess Jasmine. Hosted by interdisciplinary artist Vin Seaman, aka drag queen LOL McFiercen, this will be a thrilling night of live performance uplifting, centering and celebrating nonbinary identity!
The Airborne Toxic Event
10/17 | The Warfield | 982 Market St, SF | 8 p.m. | $45-$79.50
Named after a section in Don DeLillo’s novel White Noise, the group is known for its blend of rock music and orchestral arrangements, having performed frequently with the Calder Quartet, a string quartet based in Los Angeles.
Macy Gray
10/17 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $68.93-$84.37
Macy Gray is an American R&B and soul singer and actress. She is known for her distinctive raspy voice and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday.
NightLife: Hella ’89
10/17 | California Academy of Sciences | 55 Music Concourse Dr, SF | 6 p.m. | $21.95
NightLife’s reppin’ the YAY AREAAA with Bay Area history, music that slaps, and hella local love.
Friday, 10/18
Leon Bridges
10/18 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley | 6:30 p.m. Doors | $174
Leon Bridges is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Bridges’s style is primarily soul, but resembling 1960s rhythm and blues. The Wall Street Journal described him as a “throwback to ’60s-soul a la Otis Redding and Sam Cooke.”
Nada Surf
10/18 | Great American | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8:30 p.m. | $35-$40
Nada Surf is an American alternative rock band formed in New York City in 1992, consisting of Matthew Caws (guitar, vocals), Ira Elliot (drums), and Daniel Lorca (bass, backing vocals).
Bobby Lee
10/18 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 pm. & 9:45 p.m. | $40.25-$55.25, 18+
Bobby Lee is an actor, comedian, ping pong aficionado, and glue-thumb artist. Shape-wise he is a genetic cross between a scallop and a panda, making him one of the softest and cutest hybrids in existence- a complete juxtaposition to his irreverent brand of comedy where unforgivable things are said but no apologies are made. He is Toki Fong, Connie Chung, Kim Jong, and sometimes just a strange little man who likes to dance around in panties drinking milkshakes.
Spooky Cocktail Night
10/18 | The Loft SF | 3108B Fillmore St, SF | 6 p.m. | $33.85
Get ready to learn how to make and sip on (4) hauntingly delicious horror themed craft cocktails and mingle. Led by a San Francisco veteran bartender. Don’t miss out on this evening filled with spooky surprises! Everyone is welcome in this space! Costumes are optional. All supplies will be provided, and a complementary shaker will be gifted to each participant.
Saturday, 10/19
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!
Oakland Grown: Student Art & Music Festival
10/19 | Oaland Museum of California | 1000 Oak St, Oakland | 12 p.m. | $5-$100
Hosted at the Oakland Museum of California, tickets include museum admission and performances by talented Oakland students, student visual arts displays, art activities, and an exciting headliner to be announced!
The Gathering of the Goths Halloween Festival
10/19 | USS Hornet | 707 West Hornet Ave, Alameda | 5 p.m. | $20-$55
Nothing screams Halloween spirit like celebrating the Hallowday on board a haunted ship with 1000 of your favorite goths & ghouls. Dust off those cobwebs and procure your tickets for a night of frightful delights at the Gathering of the Goths Halfway to World Goth May Festival.
Sunday, 10/20
Hubba Hubba Revue’s Creepshow Peepshow
10/20 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $15-$35
Glamour ghouls, glitter ghosts, and things that go bump & grind in the night! Join San Francisco’s world famous burlesque and variety show for a tantalizing, terrorizing anthology of tease!
Summer of Music Meadow Party
10/20 | Robin Williams Meadow | 320 Bowling Green Dr, SF | 12:30 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP, All ages
Join us for a day-long festival in the park, featuring free live music from Thundercat, Lee Fields, and Combo Tezeta! Plus! Enjoy pop-up performances from some of our local Summer of Music performing artists. Perfect for the whole family, this meadow party includes tons of local vendors, delicious food and beverages, and activites all day long.
Vintage Witch Market
10/20 | Gilman Brewing Company | 912 Gilman St, Berkeley | 12 p.m. | Free, All ages
Calling All Bay Area Witches! It’s almost Halloween, so that means it’s time to dress up and join us for our Vintage Witch Market in Berkeley. We’ll have over 40 witchy vendors selling antiques, crystals, vintage clothing, pottery, jewelry, bath and body products, candles, spell-kits, altar supplies, divination tools, dried herbs, brooms, and so much more!
Monday, 10/21
Lola Young
10/21 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | $38.50
Lola Young is an English singer and songwriter and has listed Joni Mitchell, Prince, Adele, Frank Ocean, and Anderson .Paak among her musical influences.
Haley Reinhart
10/21 | Yoshi’s Oakland | 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $39-$84
The double platinum-certified Chicago-born singer and songwriter was introduced to the world in 2011, when Haley landed third place and became a fan favorite on season 10 of American Idol. A timeless voice outlasts eras. It feels just as at home in the sixties as it does in the TikTok age. It also resounds louder as time goes on. Haley Reinhart brandishes such a voice.
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-$33.78Literary 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
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
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 agesDog 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
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.
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