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By Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor

So, what do you guys think of the new Dancing With the Stars cast list? I’m so excited that I might actually tune in for the first time ever! Topanga? Feldman? Dylan Efron? Yeah, I’m there. I’ve also been applying more dance into my day-to-day life, somatic movement and all. It’s been very therapeutic and puts a bright smile on my face. I highly recommend. You in the mood to groove? Here’s where to shake it the week of 9/9 and beyond!

Join the SF Philharmonic for their season opener: an all-Beethoven concert on Saturday, October 4 at the Herbst Theatre.

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 score your tickets at City Box Office. Use code Philharmonic104 for $30 tickets, all fees included.

Don your finest noses and break out your Sunday best, Church of Clown is celebrating the beauty and frivolity of life with its third annual Flop Fest and we're giving away two Jacques Lecoq Full Flop Passes granting you a golden ticket to see any show at any time. You'll also receive a signed Flop Fest Poster and Church of Clown sticker!

Enter here for a chance to win a pair of passes. Winners will be notified on Tuesday, September 16th. If you haven’t heard from us by then, you can purchase tickets here.

See you in the streets for Valencia LIVE! A FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration spotlighting local businesses, live music, and art. RSVP today!

Come join us at the Trumer Brewery for a festive celebration of all things Oktoberfest! Get ready for a day filled with live music from Polkageist, traditional Bavarian food, and of course, plenty of beer to go around. So, grab your lederhosen and dirndls and get ready to raise a stein with us at Trumer Brewery Oktoberfest! RSVP here.

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

Kat Robichaud's Misfit Cabaret Till Death Do Us Part 
9/12 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O'Farrell St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $92.80+

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.

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

Make Art & Color
9/13 | Baggy’s By the Lake | 288 E 18th St, Oakland | 3 p.m. | Free, 21+

A laid-back afternoon of making art and coloring while sipping adult beverages at Baggy’s in Oakland to celebrate the launch of a coloring book by local artist Katy Atchison. Featuring new art by several local artists and a raffle to win the coloring book or art designed and donated by other Oakland artists.

“They Look Better in Person” Opening Reception
9/13 | Bane Gallery | 65 Capp St, SF | 4 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Bane Gallery is excited to announce our upcoming exhibition, "They Look Better in Person", with new material explorations by Artist Josh Warren.

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

Mucho Burro by Beth Berman
9/18 | Little Raven Gallery | 1015 Howard St, SF | Free

Pepe José isn't your typical muse. With a soulful gaze, an adventurous spirit, and an undeniable love of carrots, this charming donkey brings heart and humor to every frame.

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.

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

Hubba Hubba Revue: 19th Anniversary
9/21 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $25-$40, 18+

CELEBRATE 19 spectacular years of San Francisco's world-famous BURLESQUE & variety show with aerialists, pole dancers, special guests from Las Vegas, Milan, L.A., Omaha & the Bay Area's TOPS IIN TEASE!

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.

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

Buy a one-way ticket that invests in the futures of thousands of students in San Francisco. 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

Berkeley’s hottest new club is here! 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.

Alex G
9/23 & 9/24 | Fox Theater | 1807 Broadway, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $63.25+

Alex G is a prolific singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who built his reputation combining strong melodic sensibilities with a ragged, impulsive-sounding performance style.

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!

Les Misérables
9/24-10/5 | Orpheum Theatre | 1192 Market St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $72.54+

Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES.

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

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

San Francisco Playhouse presents Michael Frayn’s rollicking backstage comedy “Noises Off.” Full of slapstick silliness and choreographed chaos, this uproarious comedy follows a dysfunctional British theatre troupe struggling to stage the door-slamming farce “Nothing On”.

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 of Dylan songs.

Carnival of Psychos
9/25 & 9/26 | California Ballroom | 1736 Franklin St, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $28.52+

Calamitous carny, Samson Y Hiss, brings his psychotic ooze of circus horror, opera, and theatre to Oakland. The theatrical experience features an original story, operatic vocals, circus performers, stunt artists, overhead projectors and a live band.

Friday 9/26

BETWEEN FRIENDS
9/26 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $60.40

BETWEEN FRIENDS exists as an experiment in boundless creativity from the brother-sister duo Brandon and Savannah Hudson. Together, they nudge the boundaries of experimental pop through a glitchy, eclectic sonic environment anchored in a musical partnership formed in their earliest childhood.

Sahib Singh
9/26 & 9/27 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $43.80

Sahib Singh is a rising star in the Baltimore/D.C. stand-up scene, known for his social media personality & recognized for his point-of-view skits.

Whiskies of the World
9/26 | August Hall | 420 Mason St, SF | 7 p.m. | $125-$175

Immerse yourself in the alluring flavors and rich cultural history of over 150 whiskies sourced from around the world straight to your engraved nosing glass.

Hexed by Nail Bruja & Friends
9/26 | Free Gold Watch | 1767 Waller St, SF | 6 p.m. | $30

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Hexed by Nail Bruja x Nomi Studios brings together some of the most talented nail artists in the country.

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

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.

Disclosure (Live)
9/27 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkley | 6 p.m. Doors | $162, 18+

Disclosure is an English electronic music duo consisting of brothers Howard and Guy Lawrence.

Electroluxx Folsom 2025
9/27 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 9:30 p.m. | $81.40+

ELECTROLUXX is taking over Public Works' entire venue and street. 4 Stages: three indoor dance rooms along with an outdoor silent disco + cuddle puddle street closure. It's going to be wild!

Twisted Windows: Folsom Gala
9/27 | SOMArts | 934 Brannan St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $69+, 18+

An extravagant gala celebrating Folsom Street Fair weekend. Featuring exquisitely er*tic, sensually subversive, and distinctly daring queer performance art, including aerial acrobatics, suspension bondage, pole dance, and fetish acts, as well as interactive and display art.

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.

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. We’re well into our daddy/mommy phase so be good for us and come in all your gear or none at all as we take the streets with our deliciously weird and wonderful fair!

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.

Mission Terrace Mamma Mia Pasta Party
9/28 | The Check-In Lounge | 201 Ocean Ave, SF | 2 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Come join us on Ostego Ave, outside The Check-In Lounge for an afternoon of pasta and fun! Bring your own cooked pasta and sauces will be provided.

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

The region’s largest literary festival celebrates the exuberantly creative literary community from throughout the Bay Area and beyond. 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.

Leslie Jones Live
9/28 | Uptown Theatre Napa | 1350 3rd St, Napa | 7 p.m. Doors | $51+

Leslie Jones is a three-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee as well as a Writer’s Guild Award and NAACP Award nominee for her work on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.

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.

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