🌉A Pajama Party, Banksy's Art, & a Broadway Rave

Hook Live with the SF Symphony
11/27 & 11/28 | Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. | $49.50+

Lights, Camera, Music! Watch Steven Spielberg's Hook on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall on November 27 & 28th, as John Williams' score is performed live by the SF Symphony. Kids' tickets are half off!

Hubba Hubba Revue's "WITCHCRAFT!"
11/15 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $15-$40, 18+

Nothin' says lovin' like somethin' from the coven! Grab your bell, book and candle, and join us in the main room at DNA lounge for a bubbling cauldron of bewitching burlesque & variety acts!

Tuesday 11/10

Rio Amor
11/10 | The Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $36

Rio Amor is a rising multi‑hyphenate performer active across DJing, live shows, TikTok, and YouTube. She gained visibility through energetic performances, online content, and collaborations with other young creators.

Wednesday 11/11

Andy Richter - Elf Unwrapped
11/11 | Book Passage Corte Madera | 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera | 7 p.m. | $40 (includes book)

Step into the magical world of ELF with this captivating oral history, written by beloved comedian and actor Andy Richter, who watched the on-set shenanigans unfold before his very eyes, and featuring a foreword by Will Ferrell.

Thursday 11/12

Object Stories: San Francisco
11/12 | The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $30

The American Craft Council presents Object Stories: San Francisco, an evening of live storytelling celebrating the profound connections between people and the handmade objects that shape their lives. The event will feature a diverse group of Bay Area artists, makers, and community voices. Each speaker will share a handmade object that holds personal significance and tell the story behind it, revealing how craft intersects with memory, identity, creativity, and belonging.

NightLife: Pajammy Jam
11/12 | California Academy of Sciences | 55 Music Concourse Dr, SF | 6 p.m. | $26, 21+

We’re throwing the mother of all house parties…in a museum. Bounce around, get crafty, treat yourself to a beauty break, or dive into the science of a good night’s rest. Whether you’re here to play or unwind, this is one Thursday night you won’t want to spend at home.

Friday 11/13

Fermenting Hope
11/13 | Faction Brewing | 2501 Monarch St, Alameda | 7 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Dance that takes to the air. Featuring a live public showing from ARMA (Amelia Rudolph Movement Arts). Fermenting Hope invites the public into a live vertical dance investigation about creativity, fermentation, and hope.

The Banksy Art Exhibit
11/13-12/30 | Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts | 10 10th St, Oakland | 11 a.m. | $39.99+

The Banksy Art Exhibit in The Henry J. Underground (our newly activated space in the basement) features iconic works like 'Girl with Balloon', 'Flower Thrower' and 'Rude Copper', alongside lesser-known masterpieces that the public rarely has access to - all in one unforgettable collection.

Bhangra & Beats Night Market
11/13 | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens | Mission St between 3rd & 4th St, SF | 4 p.m. | Free

At the heart of it all is the vibrant Bhangra & Beats atmosphere, a family-friendly celebration where traditional Punjabi rhythms meet Bay Area energy. Non Stop Bhangra collective will once again lead the experience with its signature mix of interactive dance lessons, beautiful performances, live dhol drumming, DJs, and an open dance floor, all flowing into a lively marketplace with food vendors, local makers, community activations, restaurant and bar specials, and family-friendly activities.

Saturday 11/14

Manzanita Night 2026
11/14 | Fort Point Valencia | 742 Valencia St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

A one-night celebration at Fort Point Valencia to honor our favorite fall tradition: the release of our Manzanita Smoked Altbier. Join us as we kick off Manzanita season with a night we hope becomes an annual tradition. The cask taps at 5:30pm. Be there for the toast and first pour.

The Umbrella Theater Presents: ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
11/14 & 11/15, 11/20-11/22 | Theater 33 | 533 Sutter St, SF | 8 p.m. | $25-$65

Part clowning, part surreal social experiment, part connection-forging alchemy, performer Julia Masli creates a hilarious, yet moving and unpredictable live experience at the intersection of comedy and performance. What begins as playful improvisation evolves into a collective ritual of care, vulnerability, and unexpected humor. Masli explores the subtle boundary between a laugh and a tear, proving that one lies very close to the other.

Broadway Rave
11/14 | Rickshaw Stop | 155 Fell St, SF | 8 p.m. Doors | $27.84

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. Live out your Broadway fantasies at Broadway Rave — the most POPULAR Broadway Dance party around.

Skip the Small Talk Night
11/14 | Fluid510 | 1544 Broadway, Oakland | 5 p.m. | $15

Make friends. Not small talk. Meet other nice people IRL! A friendly host will pair you up and tell you when to switch partners. Our question cards help you get past the usual introductions, so you don’t accidentally talk about work six times in a row.

Allison Russell
11/14 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $50.50

Allison Russell is a Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, actress, and activist known for her Grammy-winning work in Americana and roots music.

“Abiogenesis” Opening Reception
11/1 | Heron Arts | 7 Heron St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Abiogenesis brings together the work of Philip Beesley and Casey Curran around an elusive phenomenon: the emergence of life from inert matter. Their work assembles unmistakably artificial elements that, in their cellular forms and gentle movement, begin to suggest life. Intimations of life within Beesley’s and Curran’s sculptures suggest that living form can emerge from the matter of the earth. Beesley and Curran probe this threshold through myth, science, and sensitive sculptural expression.

Sunday 11/15

Sina Bathaie
11/15 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 7 p.m. | $69.99, 21+

Blending Persian instruments, cinematic melodies and electronic rhythms, Sina brings his immersive live show back to San Francisco for an intimate night of music, energy and connection.

Monday 11/16

Margaret Glaspy
11/16 | The Chapel | 777 Valencia St, SF | 8 p.m. | $32.29, All ages

In an era of excess and endless distraction, the New York-based singer/songwriter Margaret Glaspy rejects the noise in favor of something far more essential. Glaspy has assembled a selection of songs that span from fictional vignettes to unguarded self-revelation to empathetic observation of the troubled world around her.

Tuesday 11/17

Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me (Film + Q&A)
11/17 | The New Parkway Theater | 474 24th St, Oakland | 6 p.m. | $17.85

Oakland Heritage Alliance & East Bay Yesterday host a screening of a new documentary about a blues legend. Following the film screening, Liam O’Donoghue, host of the East Bay Yesterday podcast and KPFA radio show, will moderate a panel discussion with several of Big Mama Thornton’s friends and collaborators who are featured in the film.

Wednesday 11/18

Holiday Market at Embarcadero Center & 40th Annual Building Lighting
11/18 | Three Embarcadero Center | 3 Embarcadero Ctr, SF | 4 p.m. | Free

Get into the festive spirit with an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer! Explore a vibrant marketplace filled with local shops, groove to live music, sip festive drinks, enjoy family friendly activities, and indulge in delicious seasonal bites. As the evening winds down, watch Embarcadero Center light up the sky with 17,000 sparkling lights, for the 40th year in a row.

Thursday 11/19

After Dark: Glow Opening
11/19 | Exploratorium | Pier 15, SF | 6 p.m. | $22.95, 18+

Join us to celebrate the opening of Glow! On opening night, explore the science of light with lots of brilliant activities—meet unusual glowing creatures, play with dazzling exhibits, and bask in the radiance of brand-new artworks. From spinning sculptures to LED dungeon crawlers, come find your light this winter.

Out Loud: Queer Concert feat. MicahTron, Hugo De La Lune + more
11/19 | Oakstop | 2323 Broadway, Oakland | 7 p.m. | $28.95

Immerse yourself in live music that spans across genres yet is connected by community. Out Loud spotlights the next generation of Black and brown queer artists shaping the Bay Area’s creative ecosystem and invites you to come be a part of the transformation.

Friday 11/20

Trash Prom Walk of Shame: Runway as Performance Art
11/20 | Monument | 140 9th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $33.85+

Jordan Joel presents the debut of their newest collection: Trash Prom Walk of Shame. Trash Prom turns shame into spectacle: alchemy, excess and reclamation, built from what the world throws away. The Walk of Shame becomes a walk of pride, a celebration of personal survival in scraps and iridescence.

Magic Of Lights: Drive-Through Holiday Lights Experience
11/20-1/3 | Toyota Pavilion at Concord | 2000 Kirker Pass Rd, Concord | 5:30 p.m. | $21.99+

Drive through over two million twinkling lights, the 200-foot Enchanting Tunnel of Lights, the timeless 12 Days of Christmas, Reindeer Road, and more, all from the comfort of your car. Then hop out and explore the all-new Jolly Holiday Village with a giant maze, games, photo ops and festive food and drinks. One vehicle, one price.

Saturday 11/21

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair
11/21-12/20 | Cow Palace | 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City | 10 a.m. | $41.04+

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.

Secondhand Saturdays Season Finale
11/21 | Sunset District | 37th Ave between Ortega & Quintara, SF | 10 a.m. | Free

A curated, stylish and modern version of your traditional flea market with over 60 vintage vendors, makers and artists. Record Swap with guest DJ, Baybesoul Records and outdoor lawn games and more. Don’t miss the last Secondhand Saturdays of 2026!

The Bay Beats Rap Show
11/21 | Koret Auditorium - Main Library | 100 Larkin St, SF | 1 p.m. | Free

Bay Beats, San Francisco Public Library's local music streaming platform, is throwing a rap showcase featuring three top Bay Beats rappers. Witness their performances at the Main Library as they sharpen words into a celebratory wake-up call about life in the Bay and beyond.

Sunday 11/22

Alameda Mermaids, Mistletoe & Mai Tai's Market
11/22 | Forbidden Island | 1304 Lincoln Ave, Alameda | 1 p.m. | $5.72

We invite you to escape beneath the waves on the tiny island of Alameda for Mermaids, Misletoe,  Mai Tais - a one-day sip & shop of all things tropical, mysterious, beautiful, & delightfully strange.

Monday 11/23

The Fall Shindig Feat. Pher The Legend + Wake Naked
11/23 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 7 p.m. | $12.92, 21+

A birthday celebration for Madeline Berger — and a harvest gathering for the whole community. Featuring a live performance of "Atlantis" (produced by Madeline, performed by Pher the Legend), plus sets from Wake Naked, DJ Sapa Dao, and The Infamous DJ Mello Brown.

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