Space Oddity
by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor

Nothing says eclipse season like a slew of technical difficulties so early in the week. It's okay, we made it this far. There's plenty of fun to be had, regardless. Here's how I'm looking forward to shaking it off the week of 9/2 and beyond.

We’re giving away 5 pairs of GA tix and 2 pairs of floor seats to Hubba Hubba Revue’s 19th Anniversary!

Celebrate 19 spectacular years of San Francisco's world famous burlesque & variety show, with special guest Cervena Fox, aerialists, pole dancers, and performers from Las Vegas, Milan, Los Angeles, Omaha, & and the Bay Area's tops In tease! 

Enter here for a chance to win a pair of tickets. Winners will be notified on Tuesday, September 16th. If you don’t hear from us by then, you can buy your tickets here. 

We’re giving away two pairs of tickets to see Carnival of Psychos, running Sept. 25th & 26th at Oak Stop Ballroom in Oakland. 

Award-winning composer and record-holding one-man band, Samson Y Hiss, premieres his psychotic ooze of circus horror, opera, and theatre, Carnival of Psychos, in Oakland. The theatrical experience features an original story, operatic vocals, circus performers, stunt artists, overhead projectors and a live band of carnies. Synopsis? Patient 51 escapes an insane asylum, falls headfirst into a traveling carnival and flees across the desert from the authorities—a wake of vultures. Carnival of Psychos isn't a place, but a theatrical escape hatch into terror and lunacy.

You can enter here for a chance to win a pair of tickets. Winners will be notified on Tuesday, September 9th. If you don’t hear from us by then, you can buy your tickets here.

Dearly beloved...  We are gathered here today to witness the love between Kat Robichaud and [redacted]. After 10 decadent years of music, madness, macabre and mayhem at Misfit Cabaret, we decided it was time to tie the knot. We've summoned original Misfits and bold new ones to take part in our latest revelry: "Till Death Do Us Part". Obviously, because this is Misfit Cabaret, this is not your garden-variety wedding…this is a fever dream of decadence, bawdiness, and damsels not in distress. Expect raucous chaos, devilish drag queens, nightmarish puppets, bedazzled burlesque babes, storytelling that is woven through original music, and a spectacle of love that lurches between sublime and spine-chilling. Get your tickets here.

Join us for the EMPIRE 15 Concert on Saturday, September 13 at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco! This free, all-ages show runs from 3–7 PM and features performances by Shaboozey, Fireboy DML, Inayah, Red Leather + more special guests. RSVP today!

Tuesday 9/2

Fall 2025 Creative Karaoke League
9/2 | Parliament Event Venue | 811 Washington St, Oakland | 7 p.m. | $40

Join the karaoke league where folks go hardcore and there's glitter on the floor. If you want to go big, this is your league.

"SABOR" Taco Tuesdays | Latin Music Night
9/2 | ZOË Cocktail Bar & Bites | 579 Howard St, SF | 7 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Join us Every Tuesday Night at ZOË Cocktail Bar for a sizzling evening of Latin beats, mouthwatering tacos, and nonstop vibes. We're turning up the volume with live DJ sets spinning the best in Top Latin Hits, Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton, Hip Hop y mas! Paired with authentic tacos and killer cocktails, this is your midweek or weekend escape into Latin flavor and rhythm.

Wednesday 9/3

Mid-Week Mercado
9/3 | Salesforce Plaza | 100 Fremont St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free

Join us every Wednesday through September 24, for a vibrant, large-scale lunch market featuring 14 rotating pop-up food creators. This cultural marketplace offers downtown professionals, residents, and Salesforce Tower guests a chance to discover new flavors and build community connections.

Fat Dog
9/3 | Popscene @ Rickshaw Stop | 155 Fell St, SF | 7 p.m. | $27

Fat Dog are one of London’s most exciting new bands, conjuring the sort of frenzied and wild live shows not seen in the capital for years. Their debut album WOOF. is a brilliant and mind-bending blend of electro-punk, rock’n’roll snarling, techno soundscapes, industrial-pop and rave euphoria, music for letting go to or, in the words of frontman Joe Love, “screaming-into-a-pillow music”.

Tommy Guerrero
9/3 | The Chapel | 777 Valencia St, SF | 8 p.m. | $34.64

Born in San Francisco, Guerrero joined the skate company Powell Peralta in 1984 and became one of the original members of the legendary "Bones Brigade" team. TG has been playing music since the late '70s with his brother Tony, both raised on a steady diet of DIY punk music/ethos and skateboarding-which informed and shaped the person he is today. Since then, Guerrero has become an accomplished bassist and guitarist with influences as diverse as John Coltrane, Bad Brains, Joy Division, Gabor Szabo and on and on...

Oakland Pride Safe Words Queer Comedy
9/3 | Fluid510 | 1544 Broadway, Oakland | 7 p.m. | Pay what you can/Suggested PRIDE Ticket Price $15-$30

For Oakland Pride we’re hosting the debut of Safe Words East Bay. This powerhouse lineup of comics and queens who know how to bring the laughs with headliner Marquis The Honey Bear.

Thursday 9/4

Downtown Hoedown on Front St.
9/4 | Front St Entertainment Zone | Front St. between California & Sacramento St, SF | 4 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP, All ages

Giddy up and get down with line dancing, live bluegrass and country music, a mechanical bull, a giant disco bison, great bars and more surprises! It's city-scene meets country-scene a the Downtown Hoedown.

Storied: SF+KnownSF present: "Every Kinda People"
9/4 | Mini Bar | 837 Divisadero St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free

Join us as we kick off a new season of Storied: San Francisco, a podcast about artists, activists, and working people who make The City what it is.Browse art by 13 Bay Area artists from all backgrounds. Drink beer, wine, and cocktails made and served by friendly, fun bartenders. Meet and get to know your neighbor.

Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience
9/4-9/6 | Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $75+

Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga Concert Experience is a new film concert that takes fans on an epic onscreen cinematic journey covering 23 films in one momentous concert event.

Science is a Piece of Cake: Marine Biology
9/4 | The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $24.38

Learn all about ocean creatures via … cake! KQED’s Check, Please! Bay Area producer Cecilia Phillips is hosting a cake bake-off where marine biology will serve as our visual prompt. Each cake will be inspired by the marine life featured in the California Academy of Sciences’ aquariums. Enter the competition as a beginner, intermediate or advanced baker or join the audience to learn about who is living in our beautiful waters — while eating delicious cake!

American Patchwork Quartet
9/4 | Botanical Garden at Berkeley | 200 Centennial Dr, Berkeley | 5 p.m. Doors | $60

American Patchwork Quartet is an American musical group that reinterprets traditional folk songs with multicultural influences.

Jackie Clementine + Quattro + My Evergreen Soul
9/4 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 7:30 p.m. | $14.73, All ages

Jackie Clementine is an indie garage rock band from Concord, CA.

Goo Goo Dolls, Dashboard Confessional
9/4 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley | 5:30 p.m. Doors | $66.75+

Goo Goo Dolls have quietly broken records, contributed a string of staples to the American songbook, connected to millions of fans, and indelibly impacted popular music for three-plus decades. Initially founded as an acoustic solo project by singer-songwriter/guitarist Chris Carrabba, Dashboard Confessional stands tall at the vanguard of an entire musical scene, adored for its groundbreaking sound and respected for its unwavering candor.

Friday 9/5

Superman Movie Night
9/5 | Oracle Park | 24 Willie Mays Plaza | 6 p.m. Doors | $28-$85

This summer’s biggest super hero is headed to the largest screen in San Francisco for one night only. Join us at Oracle Park on Friday, September 5 for a special screening of the DC Studios and Warner Bros. film SUPERMAN (2025).

Lil Wayne
9/5 | Shoreline Amphitheatre | 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View | 7 p.m. | $40.50+

Five-time Grammy award-winning rap icon Lil Wayne brings his ‘Tha Carter VI’ tour to the Bay Area, celebrating over 20 years of his iconic Tha Carter album series.

The Day the Sky Turned Orange
9/5-10/5 | Z Space’s Steindler Stage | 450 Florida St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $25+

This R&B and hip-hop musical from Julius Ernesto Rea, Olivia Kuper Harris, and David Michael Ott is a testament to living through the trials of 2020 as well as a compassionate reminder of the importance of caring for our planet, our communities, and ourselves.

Fort Mason Night Market 2025
9/5 | Fort Mason | 2 Marina Blvd, SF | 4 p.m. | Free, All ages

This outdoor market transforms the historic Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture into a dynamic showcase of local artisans, cuisine, and entertainment. This free public event combines the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier craft vendors with outstanding food offerings against a backdrop of stunning waterfront views.

Good VBZ Presents: Oakland Pride Kickoff Party ft. Jus10
9/5 | Fluid510 | 1544 Broadway, Oakland | 10 p.m. | $23.18+

Oakland… y’all ready? Pride weekend is about to go OFF and we’re starting it with the official kickoff party you’ve been waiting for. We’re bringing the one and only JUS10 — fresh off a feature in Revolt, blending hip hop grit with ballroom magic to create a performance that’s bold, unapologetic, and unforgettable. Jus10 lives where the beat drops meet the ballroom floor, giving power to the people and energy to the night.

Saturday 9/6

Artists and Makers Fair at The Box SF
9/6-9/7 | The Box SF | 1069 Howard St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free

Our beautiful SOMA venue will once again be opening up to an amazing group of local vendors who will be selling and showcasing their beautiful work. We are thrilled to invite you to join us for our multi-day public weekend events held each month at our historic building located in the heart of San Francisco!
These FREE monthly fairs span two days: Saturday (11am-5pm) & Sunday (11am-4pm). Reservations are NOT required!

BATS GPT: The Improvised AI Experiment
9/6 | BATS Bayfront Theatre | 2 Marina Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | $15-$25

Welcome to BATS GPT, a one of a kind long form improv experience where LIVE creativity meets AI! Each performance begins with ChatGPT setting the opening scene inspired by audience suggestions. The cast then dives headfirst into a fully improvised world where the AI continues to add twists, characters, or revelations that challenge and inspire the improvisers in real time. Will the AI be fun to play with, a mysterious oracle, or a mischievous wildcard? Two full stories each night. One unpredictable machine. Infinite possibilities. Every Saturday in September.

Honey Dijon
9/6 | Gold Bar Distillery Treasure Island | 1 Avenue Of the Palms, SF | 2 p.m. | $44.94+

Buckle up... HONEY DIJON plays her biggest San Francisco headline ever on Saturday, September 6th at Gold Bar Treasure Island! Join us for an incredible sunset party with one of the most iconic artists on the globe.

X Ambassadors
9/6 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | $52.50+

X Ambassadors is an American pop rock band from Ithaca, New York, that consists of lead vocalist Sam Harris, keyboardist Casey Harris, and drummer Adam Levin. Russ Flynn is a touring member who plays guitar and bass. Their most notable songs include "Jungle", "Renegades", and "Unsteady".

Plaza Palooza Festival
9/6 | Soft Park - Levi's Plaza | 1200 Battery St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free

Step into the rhythm of Plaza Palooza, where music, culture, and community come together. This year’s lineup features the powerful sounds of Oakland’s own Fantastic Negrito, a three-time Grammy winner known for his soulful fusion of blues, rock, and social storytelling. Also performing are Shadow Work, delivering genre-blending soul that defies expectations, and ASTU, whose powerful R&B-jazz-soul sound brings both intimacy and impact.

Views of Democracy – Opening Reception
9/6-10/25 | Rhythmix Cultural Works | 2513 Blanding Ave, Alameda | 3 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Views of Democracy is the culmination of more than a year of work to identify and curate a visual art exhibition that celebrates democracy. In Views of Democracy, you will see a wide range of media and technique, from video to sculpture and from painting to photography, textile art and mixed media. Some of the works are representational, others are fantastical; some are abstract, others include narrative. Several pieces in the show reference traditional symbols of America, some honor public institutions and some focus specifically on joy. Joy and art can be acts of resistance.

La Misa Negra
9/6 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 9 p.m. | $32.47, 21+

La Misa Negra is a 7-piece band from Oakland, California, known for their unique blend of cumbia and high-energy, Afro-Latin music. On stage, they deliver an electrifying performance that explodes with infectious dance grooves and punk rock energy, powered by horn and accordion-driven riffs, a fierce rhythm section, and a vintage-inspired sound.

FairyProud Pride Night
9/6 | Children's Fairyland | 699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland | 6 p.m. | $35-$40, 21+

What if your favorite gay bar turned into an amusement park? Poof! Fairy Proud!!Once a year, Fairyland is transformed into a live-out-loud PRIDE celebration bursting with queer joy and fierce fantasy. Ride the Jolly Trolly, dance under the Fairyland stars with three live DJs, savor local flavors in the Fairy food court, dive into delicious libations, and catch jaw-dropping, spectacular DRAG shows curated exclusively for Fairy Proud by the Bay Area’s premiere DRAG collectives. Three stages. Three DJs.

Sunday 9/7

Collage Your Own Utopia Workshop/Party
9/7 | Sunshine Art House | 4338 California St, SF | 1 p.m. | Free

A free Collage Your Own Utopia workshop/party at Sunshine Art House on Sunday September 7th from 1-4pm. It's free and open to the public and materials will be provided. It's part of a larger project that is an imagining of a collective vision of utopia.

HOLE: a new show by the SF Neo-Futurists
9/7 | TBA | SF | 2 p.m. | $28.52-$55.20

HOLE is an experimental theater piece by Amy Langer and Bahaar Taj in collaboration with the SF Neo-Futurists. Set outdoors at the beach, HOLE is a site-specific play that revolves around the act of literally digging a large hole in the ground, moving through themes of obsession, identity, community, kindness, and the strange persistence of compulsive digging in pop culture. A play without a fourth wall (or, in fact, any walls), HOLE asks the audience: What needs to be done for you to take up the shovel?

Haight Ashbury Street Fair
9/7 | Haight St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free

Where the spirit of '67 meets the sound of now. Two stages. Dozens of acts. A celebration of San Francisco’s counterculture legacy—louder, bolder, and more electrifying than ever.

Oakland Pride Parade & Festival
9/7 | Oakland | Broadway & Thomas L Berkley Way, Oakland | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages

WE are STRONGER ✊🏾✊🏿✊🏼✊🏻 together than divided. Let's do what we know BEST and STAND TOGETHER because IN UNITY, WE THRIVE!

San Francisco Symphony Free Community Performance
9/7 | San Francisco Public Library, Eureka Valley Branch | 1 Jose Sarria Ct, SF | 3 p.m. | Free

We’re proud to bring small ensembles to community spaces across San Francisco. These free concerts are an opportunity to get to know SF Symphony musicians and see them perform in an intimate setting.

Poolside's Daytime Disco
9/7 | Union Square | 333 Post St, SF | 2 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Poolside is the recording project of producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jeffrey Paradise. The launch of the first ever Daytime Disco event in San Francisco’s Union Square is special by design. San Francisco is such an important part of Poolside’s history, a city Jeffrey Paradise had called home for years; first as a SFSU alumnus, and later as a DJ and Promoter of the famed Blow Up SF Parties.

The Flaming Lips + Modest Mouse
9/7 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley | 5 p.m. Doors | $83.75+

The Flaming Lips have since become one of the most iconic, influential, unpredictable, and vital forces in American alternative rock music, while Modest Mouse continues to prove themselves to be one of the most consistent live acts today.

Opera in the Park
9/7 | Robin Williams Meadow in Golden Gate Park | 320 Bowling Green Dr, SF | 1:30 p.m. | Free

Join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this beloved Bay Area tradition. Music Director Eun Sun Kim leads the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and stars from San Francisco Opera’s 2025–26 Season in an afternoon of glorious music.

Monday 9/8

Raphael Saadiq
9/8 | Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $66.75+

From D’Angelo’s iconic Voodoo to Solange’s A Seat at the Table, Saadiq has shaped some of the most influential albums of the 21st century. His own critically lauded Jimmy Lee (2019) further solidified his reputation as a boundary-pushing artist. His recent contributions to Beyoncé’s iconic albums, Renaissance and Cowboy Carter have earned him 8 more Grammy nominations. As he enters the fifth decade of his illustrious career, Raphael Saadiq remains an indispensable force, continuing to shape and redefine the sound of contemporary pop and soul.

Tuesday 9/9

Cursive
9/9 | Bottom of the Hill | 1233 17th St, SF | 8 p.m. Doors | $35

Cursive is an American indie rock band from Omaha, Nebraska. Stylistically described as emo and post-hardcore. Over the past two decades, Cursive has become known for writing smart, tightly woven concept albums where frontman Tim Kasher turns his unflinching gaze on specific, oftentimes challenging themes, and examines them with an incisively brutal honesty. 

WIRED's Uncanny Valley Live
9/9 | The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $24.38

KQED Live presents a special live show with Uncanny Valley — the technology podcast from WIRED that gives us an insider look at the people, power and influence of Silicon Valley — hosted by Katie Drummond, Lauren Goode, and Michael Calore.

Wednesday 9/10

Sierra Hull
9/10 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 7:30 p.m. Doors | $32.47, 21+

A two-time Grammy Nominated artist and songwriter, recognized for both her most recent projects, 25 Trips (2020) and Weighted Mind (2016), she is also the 6x recipient of IBMA’s Mandolin Player of the Year, the first woman to ever receive this distinction. Her unique sound is rooted in bluegrass, and she is widely considered one of acoustic music’s most inventive artists.

Chinatown After Dark
9/10 | Lion's Den Lounge and Bar | 57 Wentworth Place, SF | 8 p.m. | Free RSVP with a $5 suggested donation

Chinatown After Dark is back, and we're turning up the heat w/ Yuka Yu, Nicky V on drums and more at the legendary Lion's Den!

Dan Pelosi & Juanita MORE! - Let’s Party
9/10 | Jewish Community Center SF | 3200 California St, SF | 7 p.m. | $47 (Includes Book)

Bestselling cookbook author and internet favorite Dan Pelosi – aka @GrossyPelosi – brings his big-hearted, no-fuss approach to cooking and entertaining to the JCCSF. He’s joined by San Francisco’s own Juanita MORE! for a lively evening of stories, laughs, and tips on how to throw a great gathering, whether it’s a big holiday dinner or just Tuesday night with friends.

Pile
9/10 | Rickshaw Stop | 155 Fell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $20-$25, All ages

On its newest record, Pile weaves a Sisyphean fable concerned with labor and living. Pile presents this parable with jagged guitars, sputtering drum bombast, eerie synths and aqueous strings, with panoramic production and loud-quiet dynamism matching the emotionality of the band’s thunderous performances.

Thursday 9/11

One Show To Rule Them All
9/11 | Endgames Improv Theater | 2965 Mission St, SF | 7 p.m. | $17.35

Improvised Classics is a monthly improv comedy show where your favorite movies get totally reimagined—live, unscripted, and inspired by the audience.

ArtAuction25: Housing Heals 25th Annual Art Auction Fundraiser
9/11 | SOMArts Cultural Center | 934 Brannan St, SF | 5:30 p.m. | $35+

All proceeds from ArtAuction25 support the continued publication of Street Sheet and proceeds will fund our Human Rights and Housing Justice Organizing programs so we can continue advocating with and for the unhoused, ensuring that humane, empathetic, solution-based policies to end homelessness are prioritized over political theatrics that do nothing but waste money and harms unhoused San Franciscans.

NightLife: Claude's Big 3-0
9/11 | California Academy of Sciences | 55 Music Concourse Dr, SF | 6 p.m. | $25, 21+

Claude’s turning 30—and we’re throwing the ultimate birthday bash fit for an alligator king. Think giveaways, crafts, music, and drinks, all capped off with a swamp-side celebration.

Mission Rock Movie Nights - Best In Show
9/11 | China Basin Park | 1 China Basin Park, SF | 7 p.m. | Free

Hey there movie lovers - Join us for movies at China Basin Park with your friends and family. Don't forget to bring your blankets for a cozy evening. Movie starts at dusk.

Friday 9/12

Flower Piano 10th Anniversary Opening Night
9/12-9/21 | San Francisco Botanical Garden Golden Gate Park | 1199 9th Ave, SF | 4 p.m. | $75

Celebrate 10 years of Flower Piano and join us for a special opening night event in the Lounge on Friday, September 12. Includes general admission to Flower Piano.

The Warm Up: Kaytranada & Justice Tribute
9/12 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 9:30 p.m. | $12.50+, 18+

We're throwing it down for two iconic acts who changed the way we dance, Kaytranada & Justice. From Kaytra's smooth, soulful bounce to Justice's gritty, electrified chaos, their sounds redefined modern nightlife. This party is a tribute to their influence.

Fall Teacher Night
9/12 | Oakland Museum of California | 1000 Oak St, Oakland | 4:30 p.m. | Free

TGIF! Here at OMCA, we recognize and want to celebrate the hard work that goes into the start of the school year. Bring your team! This event is free for teachers—RSVP is only required for those attending the journaling workshop. The first 100 arrivals receive Off The Grid food truck and drink tickets.

Mental Health Comedy Hour
9/12 | All Out Comedy Theater | 2550 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $15+

Guided by the Mantra “We’re Not Okay, And That’s Okay”, Mental Health Comedy Hour is a show where comedians tell jokes before settling into more serious discussions about mental health. Part late night talk show part stand up comedy this show was co-founded by comedians Kristee Ono and Wonder Dave, we aim to destigmatize mental illness through genuine conversations and, of course, laughter.


Saturday 9/13

Sound Summit
9/13 | Mountain Theater | East Ridgecrest Blvd. in Mount Tamalpais State Park, Mill Valley | 11 a.m. | $70+

Sound Summit celebrates its 10th anniversary on Saturday, September 13, as CAKE returns to the historic Mountain Theater to headline the daylong festival atop Mount Tamalpais that has brought both exceptional music and benefit to the mountain and Bay Area community alike over the past decade.


MacArthur Maze, Fresh Daily, Vese
9/13 | Brick and Mortar Music Hall | 1710 Mission St, SF | 8 p.m. Doors | $22.89, 21+

Independent hip-hop ensemble and crew, Macarthur Maze, combine only the most organic Bay Area ingredients to create a uniquely familiar powerhouse. Fresh Daily is a Brooklyn-born, Oakland-based rapper, graphic designer, and illustrator known for his sharp lyricism, jazzy boom-bap sound, and art-forward approach.

Castro Comedy Cabaret
9/13 | Beaux | 2344 Market St, SF | 6 p.m. | VIP & Pay What You Can Tickets: $1 - $650

Castro Comedy Cabaret is a bold, curated night of queer performance — blending stand-up, burlesque, storytelling, and surprise acts at one of San Francisco’s most iconic nightlife venues. Glamorous, community-rooted, and politically charged in all the right ways, each show brings together performers from across the Bay (and beyond) to light up the stage with laughter, sparkle, and substance.

Havoc Fest
9/13 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 7 p.m. Doors | $17.82

Havoc Fest features Infirmities, Plan 9, Violent Coercion, & my neighbor's band... Can’t!

Summer Tour of the Dell
9/13 | Dahlia Dell Golden Gate Park | Stanyan St, SF | 10 a.m. | Free

See the Dahlia Dell in all its glory and find out more about this amazing flower. Tours every 30 minutes from 10AM to 11:30AM. Led by experts in the Society. No tickets necessary. Bring the kids (dogs on leash okay) and your cameras!

Sunday 9/14

Billy Idol with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
9/14 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley | 5:30 p.m. Doors | $64.75+

46 years into his recording career, Billy Idol is still the ever-moving myth, the intellectual/feral internet-age bookworm/caveman of our dreams, finding modern language for the fiery, Eddie Cochran-meets-Ziggy Stardust rip’n’roar that he’s been making since he first stepped on stage.

B Legit W/ Live Band
9/14 | Yoshi's Oakland | 510 Embarcadero W, Oakland | 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. | $80.10

His journey from Vallejo to the global stage, marked by trials and triumphs, is a testament to his resilience and creativity. B-Legit is more than an artist; he is a movement. Each beat, lyric, and performance reflects his story—a story rooted in hustle, heart, and the indomitable spirit of Hip Hop.

SUPER FLIP Film Screening & Fireside Chat w/ Director Celine Parreñas Shimiz
9/14 | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts | 701 Mission St, SF | 2 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

SUPERFLIP is a monumental short film by Celine Parreñas Shimizu, Dean of UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television, filmed in the summer of 1995. The 30-minute film explores the life, love and labor of a Filipino immigrant couple and was shot in iconic SOMA locations such as the original Carmen’s Restaurant, Blanche’s Garden, Rigo’s Inner City/ Home mural and 330 Ritch/Victory Hall.

Button Brooches and Levi’s Love: A Workshop with Beau McCall
9/14 | Museum of Craft and Design | 2569 3rd St, SF | 1 p.m. | $10

Beau McCall returns to the Museum of Craft and Design on the closing day of Beau McCall: Buttons On! to lead a hands-on, drop-in workshop where you’ll transform Levi’s denim into eye-catching, button-forward brooches and pins. Come by for a few minutes or stay the whole time—there’s no formal agenda, just creative freedom. Join us at the end of the workshop for an informal runway show featuring participant-made pieces!

Monday 9/15

Litquake Presents: Songs for Other People’s Weddings: David Levithan and Jens Lekman
9/15 | Cafe du Nord | 2174 Market St, SF | 6:30 p.m. Doors | $26.24, 21+

Join Jens and David, along with emcee Andrew Sean Greer, for an unforgettable evening of story and song: part concert, part conversation, part celebration of shared creativity and the bittersweet nature of romantic love.

Noah Cyrus
9/15 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $51.32+

Noah Cyrus may have grown up in one of music’s most high-profile families, but after years in and around the spotlight, she emerges as her own woman and a fully realized artist. On her new album I Want My Loved Ones to Go With Me, Noah makes clear her independent voice and vision — while still recognizing those who shaped her. The album’s 11 tracks are all inspired by people Noah loves or has loved.

Tuesday 9/16

Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons
9/16 | Paramount Theatre | 2025 Broadway, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $63.25+

Curated by ConcernedApe, Symphony of Seasons features a 35-piece orchestra performing the most memorable music from the game, and a screen above the stage playing gameplay footage plus original content created exclusively for this tour.

25 Years Gravity Birthday Gala
9/16 | Southern Exposure | 3030 20th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $25+

The night will feature cabaret performances, a raffle (with a cash prize for YOU), silent auction, dancing, cake, and drinks. Thank you to everyone who has supported Gravity over the past quarter century. Join us in kickstarting the next 25! Featured performers include Fauxnique, Maria Silk, Abby Crain, Sara Shelton Mann, Clarissa Rivera Dyas, Keith Hennessy, and DJ Mama Celeste.

Wednesday 9/17

Iniko
9/17 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $42.30+

Expressive and existentially curious, singer/songwriter Iniko makes music for soul searchers. The Brooklyn native fuses sinewy vocals, the musicality of a multi-instrumentalist, and an adventurous imagination to tackle anxiety, damaged romance, and philosophy with warmth and whimsy.

Art Battle San Francisco
9/17 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 7 p.m. | $21-$26.26

Watch skilled artists transform blank canvases into bold works of art—in just 20 minutes—right before your eyes. Vote for your favorites and help crown the next Art Battle champion in three captivating rounds.

Guajiron
9/17 | Make-Out Room | 3225 22nd St, SF | 6:30 p.m. | Free

9-piece band performing Cuban Popular Music & Tropical Jazz. Good vibes, Island Pop, Salsa, Caribbean Jazz, Son, & Charanga.

Thursday 9/18

Boulet Brothers’ Dragula
9/18 | August Hall | 420 Mason St, SF | 8 p.m. | $50.53

The Official Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Season 666 Tour is hitting the road and bringing screams, nightmares, and dreams to a city near you. Starring horror icons The Boulet Brothers (The Queens of Darkness) and featuring Asia Consent (the world’s reigning Drag Supermonster), Grey Matter, and Auntie Heroine with special guests Pi, Jaharia, and Majesty (on select dates). This horror spectacular is sure to haunt and terrify.

The Psychedelic Furs w/ Gary Numan
9/18 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $78.15+

The Psychedelic Furs may not have invented rock & roll per se, but their influence since arriving on the post-punk scorched earth landscape four decades ago has reverberated and resonated among all those who cherish the sweet-and-sour spot where rawness and romanticism meet. With a dazzling live show, they continue to tour quite regularly across the globe.

Coheed And Cambria & Taking Back Sunday
9/18 | Greek Theatre |  2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley | 5 p.m. Doors | $78.15+

For the last 20 years, Coheed and Cambria have continuously broken the mold of what a rock band can be, forging their own path and building a universe around their music unlike any other. Whether it is in the way their genre-spanning approach to songwriting has allowed them to bridge worlds without being contained to one, or the multifaceted story arc of their albums and comic book series which mark the longest running concept story in music, Coheed and Cambria have consistently shaped new standards, never conformed.

Aminé
9/18 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 8 p.m. | $48+

Aminé is a witty and colorful rapper with a left-of-center approach to hip-hop.

Science Friday Live
9/18 | Fox Theatre Redwood City | 2215 Broadway, Redwood City | 7 p.m. | $46.08-$68.93

This is your chance to peek behind the curtain of your favorite national radio show and participate in a special live performance with the experts and conversations you love, featuring live music, engaging visuals, science demonstrations, and interactive moments.

Friday 9/19

One Time Talker: Opening Night Celebration + Coffee Social, Curated Tours by Robert Hightower
9/19 | 111 Minna | 111 Minna St, SF | 5 p.m. | Donation

After nearly three years away from solo exhibitions, Robert Hightower returns with his most personal body of work to date. One Time Talker is a visual reckoning—an exploration of silence, survival, and the emotional weight of what goes unsaid. These paintings are not just art objects; they are confessions. Each one traces back to moments where Robert learned to stay quiet, often through force, fear, or the belief that speaking up came with consequences.

Castro Night Market
9/19 | Castro District | 18th Street, between Hartford & Collingwood, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

The Castro Night Market features local food vendors, merchants, and live entertainment on the 3rd Friday of every month.

Comedy Oakland Live
9/19 | The Lumpia Company | 288 9th Ave, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $23.50

Comedy Oakland, 2016-2023 winner of "Best Comedy Night" in East Bay Express Reader's Poll features funny, diverse, industry pros alongside up-and-coming comedians. Our comedians have featured on TV, Radio, Comedy Festivals, Late Night Talk Shows, won competitions, and have performed on every habitable continent!

Fall Equinox Inner Sunset Art Walk
9/19 | Hunt & Gather SF | 1108 Irving St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Participating galleries and shops will offer seasonal sips, treats, and special promotions to enjoy as you browse, shop, and connect with neighbors.

The PowerPop Girls: Sabrina, Chappell, Charli + Billie, Olivia
9/19 | OASIS | 298 11th St, SF | 10 p.m. | $17.40

Let's roll! The PowerPop Girls are BACK! For Bootie Mashup's LAST PARTY at OASIS before they sadly close at the end of the year, we're paying tribute to the HOLY TRINITY of pop girlies: SABRINA CARPENTER, CHAPPELL ROAN, and CHARLI XCX. But this time, they’re joined by guest stars BILLIE EILISH and OLIVIA RODRIGO, as we mash up ALL 5 to create "perfect little mashups." Maybe we’ll even “accidentally add an extra ingredient to the concoction!” Chemical XCX?

Saturday 9/20

Portola Music Festival 2025
9/20-9/21 | Pier 80 | 401 Cesar Chavez, SF | 1 p.m. | $289.95+, 21+

Portola Music Festival is a 2-day music festival taking place on Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Pier 80 in San Francisco, CA, featuring LCD Soundsystem & Christina Aguilera.

MC Chris
9/20 | Bottom of the Hill |  1233 17th St, SF | 8 p.m. Doors | $20-$25

MC Chris is most widely known for his reoccurring character MC P Pants on Adult Swim’s Aqua Teen Hunger Force where he was also an animator and writer.When he’s not voicing some of his iconic late-night characters, he’s a full-time touring rapper. He’s a pioneer of the hip hop subgenre Nerdcore and has worked with the likes of Talib Kweli, Andrew WK, and Donald Glover.

Mid-Coursecorrection + Mind The Chord
9/20 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 8 p.m. | $15, 21+

I know these two bands! Hailing from the deep east bay, mid-course correction is a rock and roll trio with a strong emo punk rock influence.

Coastal Clean-Up Day 2025
9/20 | Golden Gate National Recreation Area | Check Website for Coastal Locations | 9 a.m. | Free w/ Registration

Join us on September 20, 2025 for Coastal Clean-up Day – the statewide movement that helps clear trash from California’s coastlines and inland waterways every year! Volunteers will enjoy beautiful ocean views while they remove litter and debris, protect native habitats, and help minimize marine debris. This is a fun family-friendly volunteer opportunity, volunteers of all ages are welcome!

The People vs. Project 2025: "We Got the Power"
9/20 | Civic Center Plaza | 335 McAllister St, SF | 12 p.m. | Free

The People vs. Project 2025 is a national organizing campaign designed to connect, amplify, and mobilize artists and cultural workers that are confronting — or are ready to confront — Project 2025, a coordinated authoritarian agenda threatening democracy, civil rights, and cultural freedom in the United States. We Got The Power will include a large-scale artist-led public participatory performance that adapts a mix version of the song, The Power by Snap.

Sunday 9/21

Lost Bayou Ramblers
9/21 | The Freight | 2020 Addison St, Berkeley | 6 p.m. Doors | $24-$39

Lost Bayou Ramblers stands at the crosscurrents of Louisiana culture by inhabiting the gray area between Cajun and Creole, convention and innovation, mystery and a revelation, experimenting and growing the show to what it's become today: an eclectic mix of modern sounds and rhythms with ancient Cajun melodies and lyrics.

Calypso's Feast: a Pre-Folsom BDSM Brunch
9/21 | Curio | 775 Valencia St, SF | 2 p.m. Doors | $33.40+

Immerse yourself in the tantalizing world grown from the minds of Goddess Cleo and Dom Demi, a fantasy land where your dreams are reality, and reality isn't quite what you think. At Calypso's Feast you are a part of the art. Come dressed for a hedonistic Bacchanalia, and watch performances and play bloom around you with all the serendipity and spontaneity of a garden in the late summer of a San Francisco September.

8th Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ
9/21 | Washington Park | 740 Central Ave, Alameda | 12 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Join us for our 8th annual celebration of world-class Blues musicians, a myriad of local craft breweries, and smoking BBQ vendors.


Monday 9/22

The Prodigy
9/22 | The Warfield | 982 Market St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $66.50+

With 34 years at the forefront of the electronic music scene, The Prodigy remain an unstoppable force, even after the tragic loss of their brother Keith Flint in 2019. Since their return to the stage in July 2022, the band have delivered their signature explosive live performances across headline slots at festivals.

Band of Horses + Iron & Wine
9/22 | The Mountain Winery | 14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga | 7:30 p.m. | $67.80+

Formed and led by singer and songwriter Ben Bridwell, the South Carolina-based band, Band of Horses, have given us a multitude of much-loved singles, including “The Funeral” and “No One’s Gonna Love You”, and have played globe-spanning headline tours as well as shows with greats like Pearl Jam and Neil Young.

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