Stuart is joining forces with The Clement Street Merchants Association and WorkshopSF for the 2nd Annual Broke-Ass Stuart Day and the 3rd annual Clement Street Art Fair. Clement Street – from 6th to 8th Avenues – will close to traffic to provide a fun-filled day of art activations, live music, local makers, and community building. It’s all going down on October 17th from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM and will offer a ton of fun activities for people of all ages.
Our Giveaways
Coldplay One Lens captures two decades of the band's meteoric rise to global superstardom, featuring never-before-seen images that chronicle the band from their early days to their current record-breaking Music of the Spheres World Tour. Captured through the lens of prominent music photographer Victoria Smith, the book offers more than just stage shots. It provides an intimate, all-access look at the band, featuring candid moments behind the scenes alongside the dizzying energy of their stadium performances - an essential keepsake for the millions of fans who have experienced the magic of their live shows.
You can buy yours here or enter below for a chance to win one of the three copies we’re giving away!
Slipknot (sic)est Stadium Tour comes to Golden Gate Park on August 15, 2027, with special guests Bring Me the Horizon, Motionless in White, & Loathe.
Our Partners’ Events
$10 off Thursdays & Sundays for SLASHED: Return to Hellville
Now-11/8 | The San Francisco Mint | 88 5th St, SF | 6 p.m. | $69.60+ (w/out discount)
Terror Vault returns to the historic San Francisco Mint with SLASHED: Return to Hellville, a fully immersive haunted experience that plunges guests into the outrageous world of 1980s slasher films. Visitors can upgrade to the VIP Wainwright Family Carnival pre-show, enjoy spooky cocktails at the New Wave vampire bar Fang Bang, shop exclusive merchandise at CreepShop, and return after the season for a special lights-on Behind the Screams tour. Use code BROKE10 for $10 off Thursday & Sunday tickets (except for 10/29).
The Ring: Film with Live Orchestra
10/20 | Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $99+
Lights, Camera, Music! Watch Gore Verbinski’s The Ring on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as Hans Zimmer’s score is performed live by the SF Symphony.
The Devil Makes Three + Two Runner at The Chapel
10/20 & 10/21 | The Chapel | 777 Valencia St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $51.44
The Devil Makes Three has always thrived in the spaces between genres, where the grit of folk, the soul of blues, and the rebellious spirit of punk collide. Their music doesn’t just follow the American storytelling tradition—it redefines it. Whether evoking the deep melancholy of Delta blues or the frenetic energy of punk, their sound is raw, powerful, and unmistakably their own. Presented by (((folkYEAH!)))
Off The Grid Treasure Island
10/10 | Cityside Park - Treasure Island | 387 Avenue of the Palms, SF | 11 a.m. | Free
Off the Grid, San Francisco’s pioneering outdoor food markets, returns to Treasure Island this fall, bringing its signature experience back to San Francisco’s best new waterfront neighborhood. The fall market runs on Saturdays through October 17, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with free admission and complimentary ferry service from the San Francisco Ferry Building with advance RSVP.
This Week’s Events 10/6-10/12
Tuesday 10/6
Thunder Clap: Comedy Show
10/6 | Kilowatt | 3160 16th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $19.06, 21+
A comedy show for people who like their comedy a little loud, a little weird, and definitely not boring.
Wednesday 10/7
Ilana Glazer Live!
10/7 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. | $50.60+
Ilana Glazer is a comedian, actor, advocate, and creator best known for co-creating and co-starring in the acclaimed series BROAD CITY.
Thursday 10/8
Money in San Francisco politics: Who’s spending big on the election?
10/8 | Internet Archive | 300 Funston Ave, SF | 6 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Join Joe Rivano Barros of Mission Local for an in-depth look at who is spending millions on San Francisco's November 2026 ballot propositions in an effort to influence your vote.
SpookFest 2026
10/8 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $19.62
Now in its tenth year, SpookFest is the film festival that goes bump in the night! We scavenged the crypts, summoned the demons, and took all the candy from the “Take 1” bowls to bring you a night of homegrown short films and Halloweeny spookiness.
Friday 10/9
Monster’s Ball
10/9 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 8 p.m. | $33.96+, 21+
Monster’s Ball is a Halloween carnival party of dark circus, killer clowns, eerie aerialists, sinister stand-up comedians, zombie strip shows and haunted hip-hop followed by a devilish dance party featuring DJs with tricks & treats of their own.
Cobweb Cabaret
10/9 | The Chapel | 777 Valencia St, SF | 8 p.m. Doors | $39.59, 18+
Eclectic burlesque at its finest from the top talents in the biz. Get caught in the web with spine-tingling high glamor at Cobweb Cabaret.
Saturday 10/10
SF Open Studios: Weekend 3
10/10-10/11 | Various SF Venues | San Francisco | 11 a.m. | Free
Connect directly with artists at their studios or pop-up exhibitions in the following neighborhoods: Bayview • Excelsior • Hunters Point • Ingleside • Oceanview • Outer Mission • Portola • Visitacion Valley.
Live on Larkin: Little Saigon Edition
10/10 | Larkin St | Larkin between Eddy & O’Farrell, SF | 12 p.m. | Free
Come out and celebrate in the Tenderloin, one of San Francisco’s most vibrant cultural crossroads, and discover why it’s one of the best destinations for amazing food, art, and history.
Misfit Cabaret Final Girl
10/10 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $94.32+, 21+
Brave the halls of slasher hell as burlesque banshees, drag queen demons, creepy clowns, sulky vampires, and undead divas attempt to silence our Scream Queen by any evil means necessary. Will our Final Girl survive the night? Will YOU?
Sunday 10/11
PITCH The pilot performance of The Dyke HERstory Dance Tour
10/11 | Mosswood Park | 3612 Webster St, Oakland | 2 p.m. | Free
Sarah Bush Dance Project presents PITCH, a free, site-specific dance theater work. Set on a softball field, the piece brings five Bay Area dyke ancestors together as an all-star “ghost team,” using dance, oral history, recorded storytelling, and an original live score to explore queer history, memory, and community. The performance takes place on National Coming Out Day and is the pilot performance of The Dyke HERstory Dance Tour.
Bitch Talk Podcast 13th Anniversary Party
10/11 | Rock Bar | 80 29th St, SF | 4 p.m. | Free/Donation
We're 13 years young and we're throwing a party! This is not only a celebration, but a fundraiser to help us start 2027 fully funded. Rock Bar will serve up drink specials to help us get to our goal and the best 80s band out there - REWINDER - is gonna keep you hoppin' on the dance floor. This is an early party so don't worry, you'll be home by your Sunday bedtime.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour feat. Barry Bostwick
10/11 | Curran Theatre | 445 Geary St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $73.20+
Join members of the original cast for a screening of the movie in a new 4k restoration with a live shadow cast and audience participation! Plus, a costume contest and more!
Monday 10/12
KiNG MALA
10/12 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 p.m. | $34.01
KiNG MALA’s music blends alt-pop and alternative soul, often featuring bold, beat-driven tracks that explore themes of lust, empowerment, queerness, and self-confidence.
Next Week’s Events 10/13-10/19
Tuesday 10/13
Zolita
10/13 | Rickshaw Stop | 155 Fell St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $37.75
Zolita is an American singer-songwriter and LGBTQ+ activist known for her viral music and feminist themes.
Wednesday 10/14
Presentation: Why You Need More Wonder in Your Life
10/14 | Koret Auditorium - SF Main Library | 100 Larkin St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free
Discover simple ways to bring more wonder, curiosity, and magic into everyday life. Explore how cultivating a sense of wonder can support well-being, reduce stress, and strengthen relationships, while learning easy ways to incorporate more delight into daily life.
Thursday 10/15
LITQUAKE Presents: Sweet & Lowdown: Poets at the Bar
10/15 | Make Out Room | 3225 22nd St, SF | 6:30 p.m. | $12-$15
This celebration of poetry collates a half-dozen poets’ stylings, live on our darkest, dankest stage. Hosted by Litquake Artistic Director Graham Todd.
The Crossing 5th Year Anniversary Celebration
10/15 | The Crossing at East Cut | 250 Main St, SF | 4 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
We're celebrating five years of The Crossing and 10 years of The East Cut with a live DJ, bar specials, a pop-up shop from Ruby's Old & New, live photobooth and a pop-up shop with Paid-Time Off, fun treats, and more.
Friday 10/16
Sundown Cinema: Beetlejuice
10/16 | Crane Cove Park | 701 Illinois St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free
Join us for family-friendly films under the stars. Movies begin just after sunset, but come early to enjoy activities for the whole family! Bring your blankets, food, beverages, and enjoy!
Dragons, Dykes & DJs
10/16 | The Great Northern | 119 Utah St, SF | 9 p.m. | $11.28+, 21+
Dragons, Dykes, & DJs: a queer renaissance rave with drag, DJs & vendors.
San Franpsycho X Dirtybird Present: 25 Years Of Psycho Closing Party
10/16 | 111 Minna Gallery | 111 Minna St, SF | 7 p.m. | $23.18+
This is your last chance to dive into 25 wild years of Psycho with San Franpsycho's epic retrospective, live and in person.
Saturday 10/17
Market Street Arts & Theater Festival
10/17 | Market St | Market between 5th & Van Ness, SF | 4 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Get ready for the first ever Market Street Arts & Theater Festival, a FREE fringe-style festival showcasing 50+ creative experiences at 35+ locations between 5th & Van Ness on Market Street.
Jack O' London Pup Crawl: Halloween Edition
10/17 | Jack London Square | 333 Broadway, Oakland | 2 p.m. | $10 suggested donation
Join us for a Halloween-themed, dog-centric, daytime bar and food crawl throughout the Jack London District!
Sunday 10/18
Hubba Hubba Revue: From Dusk ‘Til Dawn
10/18 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $15-$40, 18+
San Francisco's world-famous Hubba Hubba Revue invites you to a terrifying, tantalizing, action-packed evening of burlesque with bite! Sharpen your fangs, or shine-up your crucifix, 'cuz this is gonna be a bloody good time!
Monday 10/19
Post Sex Nachos
10/19 | Cafe Du Nord | 2174 Market St, SF | 8 p.m. | $31.39
Hailing from the Midwest, Post Sex Nachos turns lifes heaviest feelings into something you can dance to, blending genre-bending energy with humor, heart, and emotional honesty.
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