Come hang out as we celebrate The Worst of Broke-Ass Stuart: 20 Years of Love, Death, and Dive Bars! This book is 21 years in the making! It’s gonna be an epic night with burlesque, drag, a circus performer, live music, a DJ, and a book reading + Q&A! Tix are sliding scale!

“Noises Off”
9/25-11/8 | San Francisco Playhouse | 450 Post St, SF | 7 p.m. | $52–$135

Widely hailed as one of the greatest comedies ever written, Michael Frayn’s Noises Off brings nonstop laughter to San Francisco Playhouse. Runs Sept 25–Nov 8, 2025. Experience this timeless farce that critics and audiences adore! Get your tickets today!

Around the World in 826 Days
9/23 | Southern Pacific Brewing | 620 Treat Ave, SF | 6 p.m. | $35-$100

Join us for an event featuring a silent auction, scavenger hunt, & open bar, all benefitting 826 Valencia!

September Herb Club
9/23 | Berkeley Herbal Center | 1250 Addison St Suite G, Berkeley | 6:30 p.m. | $35-$55

Herb Club members receive our herb of the month prepared 3 ways, a monograph written by a practicing herbalist, recipes, journal prompts, poems, and more.

Amber Autry
9/23 & 9/24 | Punch Line SF | 444 Battery St, SF | 7 p.m. | $32.05+, 18+

Amber Autry is a Nashville-based stand-up comedian known for her high-energy performance and sharp, relatable humor.

Wednesday 9/24

Moist - An All Black Erotic Cabaret
9/24 | OASIS | 298 11th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $34.80+

Not only is it our last Moist - An All Black Erotic Cabaret of 2025, it’s sadly our last show at Oasis SF…but we’re going out with a bang! (or maybe a spank). It’s our Moist Folsom Edition!

Profs & Pints Alameda: What Therapy Works
9/24 | Faction Brewing | 2501 Monarch St, Alameda | 6 p.m. | $14.77

A guide to finding effective treatment and sifting out fads, charlatans and snake oil, with Trevor M. Ahrendt, licensed clinical psychologist, former lecturer in psychology and new clinician trainer at the Wright Institute.

Pop-Up Transit Art Fair
9/24 | Salesforce Transit Center | 425 Mission St, SF | 3 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Celebrate Bay Area Transit month by shopping and supporting local artists at TJPA’s Salesforce Transit Center, where the Bay Area’s transportation future is taking shape.

Thursday 9/25

El Mercadito: Music, Comida, y Culture
9/25 | The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $18.67

This mini fest by KQED Live that honors the unique convergence of Bay Area Latinx identities through three powerful pillars: music, food y cultura.

Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan
9/25 | Uptown Theatre Napa | 1350 3rd St, Napa | 8 p.m. | $45.10+

Joan’s artistic & soulful reinterpretations of Dylan songs.

Friday 9/26

The San Francisco Neo-Futurists’ Infinite Snarch: A Slumber Party Wrench
9/26-9/28 | Taylor Street Theater | 277 Taylor St, SF | 9 p.m. | $28.52+

The SF Neo-Futurists present their newest specialty show Infinite Snarch: A Slumber Party Wrench, featuring 30 original plays in 60 minutes about the electricity, danger, and heartbreak of a slumber party!

Bawdy's Folsom Street Fair Kinktacular
9/26 | Verdi Club | 2424 Mariposa St, SF | 8 p.m. | $55.20+

Join us for a wild and unforgettable night at the Verdi Club with Bawdy's Folsom Street Fair Kinktacular!

SF Fri-GAY, Folsom Edition
9/26 | GRNHS Gallery + Studio | 864 Folsom St, SF | $10 suggested donation

Fri-GAY is Back! Once again, we’re uniting SF’s Queer community over collaborative social experiences.

Fall Open Studios
9/26-9/28 | 1890 Bryant Street Studios | 1890 Bryant St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Visit Open Studios at 1890 Bryant Street and see why neighbors, friends, & collectors return again & again to meet the artists, see demonstrations of their creative processes, & buy art directly from the source!

Saturday 9/27

The Makers Market Local Artist Street Fair - Walnut Creek
9/27 | Broadway Plaza | 1275 Broadway Plz, Walnut Creek | 11 a.m. | Free w/ RSVP

We’ve rounded up the best local Artists, Crafters, Designers, and Makers for a truly unforgettable shopping experience.

Scumdance Film Festival
9/27 | The Lost Church - San Francisco | 988 Columbus Ave, SF | 3 p.m. Doors | $17.55

Now in its 9th year, Scumdance is a film festival celebrating the best & weirdest underground movies. As a champion of mutants, misfits & maniacs, The Scumdance FIlm Festival focuses on horror, comedy, punk, and all manner of trashy cinema.

Trumer Brewery Oktoberfest
9/27 | Trumer Pils Brewery | 1404 4th St, Berkeley | 12 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Join us at Trumer Brewery for a day filled with live music, traditional German food, and of course, plenty of Trumer beer to go around.

North Beach Coffee & Pastry Festival
9/27 | North Beach | Grant Ave between Vallejo & Filbert, SF | 9 a.m. | Free

Discover the best coffee & pastries the Bay Area has to offer at the first festival celebrating the rich cafe culture that has made North Beach legendary.

‘Year Of The Snake’ Opening Night Reception
9/27 | 111 Minna Gallery | 111 Minna St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free

Honoring the lunar year animal, artists in this group exhibition will explore the symbolism of renewal, mystery, and power through a collection of snake-inspired works.

Sunday 9/28

42nd Annual Folsom Street Fair
9/28 | SOMA | Folsom St between 9th & 11th, SF | 11 a.m. | Free, 18+

42 YEARS OF BRINGING YOU the famously infamous street fair that draws in leather/kink/alt-sex community from around the world.

Terry Baum’s Lesbo Solo My Gay History Play
Sundays through 10/12 | The Marsh - Berkeley | 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley | 5 p.m. | $20-$100

Slightly world-renowned lesbian playwright, Terry Baum has both created and ridden the wave of history that has freed gay people. She tells that true story in Lesbo Solo, My Gay History Play.

Litquake Out Loud + Book Fair
9/28 | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens | Mission St between 3rd & 4th | 11 a.m. | Free

Come explore a curated spread of small presses and literary magazines. Browse the best in local literature set to a day of poetry readings from Litquake Out Loud.

Monday 9/29

Joey Valence & Brae
9/29 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $41.46+

Multi-genre producer, vocalist, and writer, Joey Valence, combined with the additional lyrical talent of vocalist, Brae, have explosively launched into the Alternative and Hip-Hop scenes with their high-energy antics, easily identifiable style and masterful use of social media.

Chess Night
9/29 | Barebottle Brewing Company | 1525 Cortland Ave, SF | 5 p.m. | Free

Join us every Monday night for casual games in a friendly setting. All levels and ages are welcome. Bring a chess set if you have one.

Tuesday 9/30

Concert Performance: inebria me
9/30 | The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $24.38

KQED Live presents a special music-only edition of inebria me, featuring San Cha and acclaimed musician/composer Darian Donovan Thomas.

SWMRS
9/30 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $25-$30

SWMRS is a band of brothers from California that has cultivated a dedicated fanbase over the years with their punk-inflected sound, catchy songs, and explosive live show.

Wednesday 10/1

Fortunate Youth
10/1 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $45.27+

From backyard BBQs in Southern California beach towns to its rise as one of the most popular reggae rock bands in the country, Fortunate Youth remains devoted to its roots and a simple mission: Spread peace, love, and unity with music.

Reverend Horton Heat
10/1 | The Ritz | 400 S 1st St, San Jose | 7 p.m. | $36.75+

Reverend Horton Heat is a prominent American psychobilly band led by Jim "Reverend Horton" Heath, known for their energetic fusion of rockabilly, punk, and country music.

Dad Bod
10/1 | 4 Star Theater | 2200 Clement St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $12-$15

Dad Bod Band is a unique blend of covers and original material, drawing inspiration from a variety of genres including 70's Classic Rock, Grunge, Indie, and Alternative Rock.

Thursday 10/2

My Favorite Murder: Live
10/2 & 10/3 | Paramount Theatre | 2025 Broadway, Oakland | 7 p.m. | $51.10+

Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark are coming to you live for two nights with their hit true-crime comedy podcast, My Favorite Murder!

Mushroom Masquerade
10/2 | Ferry Plaza | 1 Ferry Building, SF | 5 p.m. | $33.85

Don your best mushroom-inspired attire and join us for an evening of flavorful bites, fine wine, and lively music.

Two Dykes and a Mic
10/2 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $38.20+, 18+

"Two Dykes and a Mic", hosted by McKenzie Goodwin and Rachel Scanlon, is a weekly podcast that focuses on sex positivity, queer dating, and community building.

Friday 10/3

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
10/3-10/5 | Hellman Hollow, Lindley & Marx Meadows | Golden Gate Park, SF | 11 a.m. | Free

25th Anniversary of HSB. This year’s lineup includes Lucina Williams, Courtney Barnett, The String Cheese Incident, Reverend Horton Heat, and more!

Serge Gay Jr. New Solo Show “Unconventional”
10/3 | San Francisco Gallery | 888 Marin St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

The longed-for and highly anticipated art experience by the celebrated Creator, Visual Storyteller, and Creative Director Serge Gay Jr.

Special Guest Gallery Chat: Inside Black Spaces
10/3 | Oakland Museum of California | 1000 Oak St, Oakland | 6 p.m. | $19

This engaging Gallery Chats experience brings together curator Dania Talley, architect June Grant, and activist Dominique Walker to explore the making of the exhibition and urgent themes of housing justice, displacement, and Black community resilience in the East Bay and beyond.

Saturday 10/4

Richmond District Autumn Moon Festival
10/4 | Richmond District | Clement St between 7th & 11th Ave, SF | Free

Celebrate the mid-autumn festival in the heart of Inner Richmond with us!

2nd Annual Filipino Island Fest
10/4 | Alameda Naval Air Museum | 2151 Ferry Point, Alameda | 11 a.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Celebrate Filipino culture with food, music, dance & island vibes at the 2nd Annual Filipino Island Fest!

Night of a Thousand Witches
10/4 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 9:30 p.m. | $10-$15, 18+

Halloween Kick Off: Night of a Thousand Witches! Witch Costume Contest at Midnight! Don your darkest, get creative! The Best Witches will go home with some Cash & Cool Prizes!

Cinema on the Square
10/4 | Union Square Plaza | 333 Post St, SF | 5 p.m. Doors | Free

Kick off spooky season with Alfred Hitchcock’s classic horror-thriller, The Birds. Did you know the opening scene is filmed in Union Square?

Sunday 10/5

Castro Street Fair
10/5 | The Castro | Castro St between Market & 19th, SF | 11 a.m. | Suggested Donation $10-$20

The Castro Street Fair is all about celebrating the vibrancy of the neighborhood, the diversity of our community, and the importance of supporting our local artisans, restaurants, and merchants.

A Conversation with Kamala Harris
10/5 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 3 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. | $27+

For the first time, and with surprising and revealing insights, former Vice President Kamala Harris tells the story of one of the wildest and most consequential presidential campaigns in American history.

The Lost Boys Movie Screening + Dance Party
10/5 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 7:30 p.m. Doors | $15-$35, 18+

Join us here on the Santa Carla Boardwalk for a screening of the 1987 classic, The Lost Boys! Never grow old and never die, with Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland, Jami Gertz and Both Coreys. Costumes encouraged!

Monday 10/6

UNCONVENTIONAL A solo art exhibition by Serge Gay Jr.
10/6 | San Francisco Gallery | 888 Marin St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Join us for a solo exhibition featuring the artwork of San Francisco Gallery artist in Residence, Serge Gay Jr.

Mates of State
10/6 | August Hall | 420 Mason St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $34.61

Kori Gardner and husband, Jason have an iconic style – the effortless way their voices harmonize and volley back and forth, the movements within the song. Their instruments and voices all move as one piece, inseparable.

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