Best Bay Area Events 11.5-11.25
Unstaged. First Thursdays. Live on Mid-Market
Join us November 7th from 4-7 pm for the final UNSTAGED event of 2024. UNSTAGED is a free, interactive, live performance experience on Market Street between 5th and 6th. November’s UNSTAGED is going out with a bang, adding more new acts and welcoming back returning artists … so check out what you might have missed the first time around! Find out more here.
Election Day
by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor
Today is the day to make your voice heard! Fill out those ballots and get them turned in. Stuart has a Voter Guide to help break down ballot measures. Here’s what I’m most excited for the week of 11/5 and beyond to shake off all the election anxiety.
The BAS Voter Guide is Here!
It’s quite a bit different than any of the previous years. Check it out right here.
Our Giveaways
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.
Our Partner’s Events
Unplug & Play at The Exploratorium After Dark
Thursday Nights | The Exploratorium | Pier 15, SF | 6 p.m. | $22.95
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. Get your tickets here.
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. Get your tickets here.
2024 San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival
11/8-11/10 | Cafe du Nord & Swedish American Hall | San Francisco | $34.43-$44.73/night
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. Get your tickets here.
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This Week’s Events 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.
Tamara de Lempicka
Now-2/9 | de Young Museum | 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, SF | 7 p.m. | $15-$35
With works that exuded cool elegance and transgressive sensuality, Tamara de Lempicka (1894–1980) helped define Art Deco. Her paintings captured the glamour and vitality of postwar Paris and the cosmopolitan sheen of Hollywood celebrity. This exhibition — the first major museum retrospective of Lempicka in the United States — explores the artist’s distinctive style and unconventional life through four major chapters.
Presidential Election Watch Party
11/5 | Curio Bar | 775 Valencia St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free
It’s an Election Watch Party with food and drink specials… multiple screens!
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
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!
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
Everest: Opera In The Planetarium
11/8 | California Academy of Sciences | 55 Music Concourse Dr, SF | 6:30 p.m. | $25-$150
Everest, the internationally renowned opera composed by Joby Talbot with a libretto by Gene Scheer, will be presented in a bold new iteration, Everest: Opera in the Planetarium. Based on the true story of a 1996 ill-fated expedition to summit Mount Everest, Everest: Opera in the Planetarium is presented in the groundbreaking medium of a powerful opera transformed into a riveting graphic novel film projected across the arched dome of the planetarium in an expansive soundscape.
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 | 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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