Our Partners’ Events
Cirque du Soleil ECHO
11/20-1/18 | Under the Big Top at Oracle Park | 24 Willie Mays Plaza, SF | Time Varies per Show | $60+
Cirque du Soleil returns to San Francisco with ECHO, an inspiring new show blending acrobatics, technology, and storytelling. ECHO follows FUTURE and her dog as they journey through a fantastical world shaped by empathy, nature, and human connection. Featuring bold visuals, vibrant characters, and groundbreaking acts, this 20th Big Top creation invites audiences to imagine a better world built together.
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This Week’s Events 11/4-11/10
Tuesday 11/4
claire rousay presents a little death
11/4 | The Chapel | 777 Valencia St, SF | 8 p.m. | $21.03-$33.40
rousay’s music is delicate yet powerful, carefully constructed with a casual intimacy.
Wednesday 11/5
Nas with Symphony
11/5 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 8 p.m. | $66.25+
Don’t miss your chance to see timeless poet and rhyme-master NAS, as he teams up with a live Symphony.
The Ballpark Back 9
11/5-11/9 | Oracle Park | 24 Willie Mays Plaza, SF | 9 a.m. | $114+
The ballpark will transform into an interactive, one-of-a-kind 9-hole golf course where golfers will tee off from the most iconic ballpark locations and try to land their shots onto greens on the field.
Thursday 11/6
Downtown First Thursdays w/ INJI
11/6 | Natoma Cabana | 90 Natoma St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Downtown First Thursdays is back on November 6th with special guest INJI! Plus, bingo, mariachis, free caricatures, curbside karaoke, food trucks, and a community music hangout where YOU'RE the star!
ALAMEDUH Print Zine Launch Party
11/6 | Two Marys' Mercantile | 2021 Alaska Packer Place, Alameda | 5 p.m. | Free
Celebrate the launch of indie zine, @alameduh, with live music from The Prototype, pop-up market, local eats, and big community feels. Make sure to stop by the ALAMEDUH booth to grab your free copy of the print zine, meet the creator, Corinne Avganim Wilk, and support the cause.
Big Art Loop – Portside: Art Parade + Launch Celebration
11/6 | Pier 14 | Pier 14, SF | 4:30 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
This free, family-friendly event kicks off with a joyful Art Parade along the waterfront, introducing the public to four of the ten new sculptures installed along the bay-side waterfront between Fisherman’s Wharf and Heron’s Head Park.
Friday 11/7
Michelle Buteau
11/7 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. | $66.75+
Michelle Buteau is an actress, comedian, producer and writer. The multihyphenate stars in the Netflix comedy series “Survival Of The Thickest”, which she created and executive produced.
Earl Sweatshirt
11/7 | The Warfield | 982 Market St, SF | 8 p.m. | $50+
Earl is a prodigiously gifted writer, lyricist, and producer. He’s documented his growth and self-discovery on record and cemented himself as one of the foremost culturally relevant MCs in the game.
Saturday 11/8
San Francisco Street Food Festival
11/8-11/9 | China Basin Park | 1 China Basin Park, SF | 11 a.m. | $14.19+
Enjoy live music curated by Noise Pop, craft cocktails, local artisans, cooking demos, kid-friendly activities, and special programming celebrating two decades of La Cocina reshaping San Francisco's food scene by breaking barriers for women, immigrants, and BIPOC food entrepreneurs.
The San Francisco Fall Cider Fest 2025
11/8 & 11/9 | SPARK Social SF | 601 Mission Bay Blvd, SF | 12 p.m. | $60+
Pack your flannel, lace up those boots, and channel your inner camper for a day of crisp air, golden leaves, and glamping-inspired fun.
Tending the Creative Fire: Intro to Intuitive Painting
11/8 | The Center for Creative Exploration | 300 Chenery St, SF | $45+
Discover the creative freedom of intuitive painting. No rules, no judgment. No right or wrong. Just color, movement, and whatever happens next!
Sunday 11/9
Jakob’s Castle
11/9 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $22.63
The project of Sublime frontman Bradley Nowell’s only son Jakob Nowell, Jakob’s Castle is the sound of two worlds colliding in perfect union – the insouciant sounds of California’s past with the fresh mystery of internet underground culture.
Ubuntu Festival ft. Pato Banton and the Now Generation plus Special Guests
11/9 | Golden Gate Park Music Concourse | 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, SF | 12 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
“Ubuntu” is a powerful African philosophy meaning “I am because we are” and “humanity towards others.” The Ubuntu Festival embodies this spirit—welcoming people of all backgrounds to share in a day of joy, culture, and togetherness.
Monday 11/10
An Evening with Annie Leibovitz: On Her New Book, Women
11/10 | Palace of Fine Arts | 3301 Lyon St, SF | 8 p.m. | $141.91+
Celebrated photographer and Library of Congress "Living Legend" Annie Leibovitz shares the stories behind the images in her iconic Women series.
Next Week’s Events 11/11-11/17
Tuesday 11/11
Portugal. The Man
11/11 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $66.75+
Alongside the shine of their myriad of musical accomplishments lies the group’s long-standing passion for social justice. In fact, this is precisely the intersection in which Portugal. The Man thrives; throughout their career, the band has consistently exemplified how to deeply commit to both artistry and activism.
Wednesday 11/12
Malala Yousafzai In Conversation with Ayesha Curry
11/12 | Palace of Fine Arts | 3301 Lyon St, SF | 8 p.m. | $65+
Malala Yousafzai is an education activist, the youngest-ever Nobel laureate, best-selling author and award-winning film producer.
Elyse Myers - That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You
11/12 | Sydney Goldstein Theater | 275 Hayes St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $59+ (includes book)
In That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You, Elyse Myers delivers a debut collection of deeply personal stories and hand-drawn illustrations, offering even more intimate reflections beyond what fans have seen on her social media.
Thursday 11/13
Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton
11/13 & 11/14 | Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $75+
This concert features Danny Elfman’s famous Tim Burton film scores brought to life on stage by the San Francisco Symphony and enhanced by visuals on the big screen of original sketches, drawings, and storyboards, and includes a special live performance by Danny Elfman.
GLIDE Annual Holiday Jam: SHOW UP & SHOW OUT!
11/13 | The Warfield | 982 Market St, SF | 5:30 p.m. | $100+
Now in its 40th year, the Holiday Jam blends powerhouse performances with community spirit, raising vital funds to support GLIDE’s mission of radical inclusion, unconditional love, and social justice.
Friday 11/14
Excelsior Night Market
11/14 | Norton Street Parking Lot | 14-16 Norton St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Come join us at the Excelsior Night Market for a night of food, fun, and community vibes! This is the place to be for unique crafts, entertainment and live music. Explore the diverse offerings from local vendors and connect with your neighbors in a fun family-friendly environment.
Thundercat
11/14 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $40+
Thundercat, is an American musician, singer, record producer, songwriter, and bassist from Los Angeles. First coming to prominence as a member of crossover thrash band Suicidal Tendencies, he switched his music with funk, soul, progressive R&B, psychedelia and jazz-fusion.
Saturday 11/15
San Francisco Underground Short Film Festival 2025
11/15 | 4 Star Theater | 2200 Clement St, SF | 5 p.m. | $23.18+
The San Francisco Underground Short Film Festival returns to the Bay Area to celebrate locally-made cinematic mayhem!
COLOMBIA ON FILM: resistencia en tránsito (resistance in motion)
11/5 & 11/16 | Roxie Theater | 3125 16th St, SF | 1 p.m. | $16.62+
Presented by CiNEOLA and co-presented by RoxCine, the third annual COLOMBIA ON FILM series returns to the Roxie Theater on November 15 and 16. Join us as we immerse ourselves in stories portraying the collective identity and history of Colombia with emerging filmmaker voices at the center of each program.
Sunday 11/16
Foglifter Presents Queer Comedy Benefit for Their 10th Anniversary
11/16 | The Stud | 1123 Folsom St, SF | 7 p.m. | $28.52+
A night of queer and trans comedy in support of Foglifter Press's 10th Anniversary. Help support another 10 years!
An Evening with David Byrne
11/16-11/18 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 8 p.m. | $88.45+
David Byrne is an American musician, writer, visual artist, and filmmaker, best known as the frontman of the influential band Talking Heads.
Monday 11/17
Chess Night at Barebottle Brewery
11/17 | Barebottle Brewery | 1525 Cortland Ave, SF | 5 p.m. | Free
Join us every Monday night from 5-8pm for casual games in a friendly setting. All levels and ages are welcome. Bring a chess set if you have one. Please make a purchase to thank our generous hosts for letting us use their space.
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