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Our Partnersโ Events
30 Years of The California Report
11/4 | The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $24.38
Celebrate the resilience of public radio and The California Reportโs 30 years of award-winning statewide coverage of news, culture, and change-makers shaping the Golden State.
Tenderloin Street Fair presents: Dia de Muertos Celebration
11/1 | Tenderloin | Golden Gate Ave between Larkin & Jones, SF | 2 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Check out a fun free, family-friendly celebration in the Tenderloin celebrating Dia de Muertos. Featuring live music featuring Latin rhythms from around the globe, Lucha libre, delicious local food and vendors showcasing the Tenderloin as a foodie destination, interactive Ofrendas, and more!
Artistsย and Makersย Fairย atย The Box SF
11/1-11/2 | The Box SF | 1069 Howard St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free
Our beautiful SOMA venue will once again be opening up to an amazing group of local vendors who will be selling and showcasing their beautiful work. We are thrilled to invite you to join us for our multi-day public weekend events held each month at our historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Reservations are NOT required!
San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival
11/3-11/9 | Various SF Venues | $28.31-$56
The San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival returns with four different shows including performances by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and Cohen collaborator Perla Batalla, Conspiracy of Beards, SF Poet Laureate Genny Lim, and more!
This Weekโs Events 10/28-11/3
Tuesday 10/28
Murder by Death
10/28 | The UC Theatre | 2036 University Ave, Berkeley | 6 p.m. Doors | $46
After 25 years of being on tour Murder by Death is doing one last hoorah that you donโt want to miss!
Performance with Purpose: Right to Remain
10/28 | OASIS | 298 11th St, SF | 6:30 p.m. | $30+
Every performance, every story, and every spotlight supports The LGBT Asylum Project (Center for Immigration Protection).
Wednesday 10/29
Evil Dead in Concert
10/29 | The Warfield | 982 Market St, SF | 8 p.m. | $54.48+
The legendary film will be screened in a newly restored format and brought to life on stage while a live ensemble performs the entire revamped original musical score from composer Joe LoDuca.
Thursday 10/30
After Dark: Creepatorium
10/30 | Exploratorium | Pier 15, SF | 6 p.m. | $22.95
Soak in spooky vibes with live jazz from John Brothers Piano Company, touch a carnivorous plant, and dress to impress for our costume contest.
Vertigo - Film with Live Orchestra
10/30 | Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $109+
See Alfred Hitchcockโs Vertigo back on the big screen as the San Francisco Symphony performs Bernard Herrmannโs haunting score live.
Friday 10/31
The Rocky Horror Picture Show w/ Live Cast Barely Legal
10/31 | The UC Theatre | 2036 University Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $22-$34
Join us for a very special 50TH ANNIVERSARY of the absolutely iconic show.ย Relive this cult classic on screen, complete with the Bay Area's premier live cast, Barely Legal!ย
Ghost Palace Halloween Party
10/31 | Palace of Fine Arts | 3601 Lyon St, SF | 9 p.m. | $188.07+, 21+
Expect multipleย stages packed with DJs, dancers, and drag performances along with immersive & interactive exhibitions that will thrill the senses.ย
Halloween Night Pub Crawl
10/31 | Comet Club SF | 3111 Fillmore St, SF | 6 p.m. | $19.77+, 21+
We go all out for Halloween in the Bay Area's most famous bar hopping destinations with dastardly drink deals, possessed party leaders, and more!!
Emporium's 7th Annual Costume Contest Party
10/31 | Emporium | 616 Divisadero St, SF | 9 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP, 21+
A fully decorated massive haunted theater with loads of spooky surprises, and costume contest with cash prizes! Hosted by DJ Weapon and DJ Aaron the Era.
Saturday 11/1
The Femmes Are Giving
11/1 | Kilowatt | 3160 16th St, SF | 6 p.m. | $24.72
Hey Doll Fest Fam! Join us in a night of music celebrating femmes babes in the local scene while helping out even more babes in the scene! A portion of proceeds will be donated to local San Francisco clinic Lyon Martin and Punk Rock Saves Lives.
Dia de los Muertos
11/1 | Plaza Ignacio | 525 Henrietta St, Martinez | 12 p.m. | Free
This community event honors the rich traditions and cultural significance of this beloved Mexican holiday, bringing people together to remember and celebrate the lives of those who have passed. Emceed by me!
Dรญa de los Muertos & Diwali in The Presidio
11/1 | Presidio Tunnel Tops | 210 Lincoln Blvd, SF | 11 a.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Come explore the traditions and cultural connections between two ancestral celebrations through enjoying traditional arts and crafts as we come together to experience culture in the park.
Luna Mexicana - Celebrating 60 Years of Oakland Ballet
11/1 | Paramount Theatre | 2025 Broadway, Oakland | 2:30 p.m. | $34.55+
Luna Mexicanaย is a beautiful blend of exuberant dance, joyful music, colorful costumes, flowers, candles, food, and most of allโฆ celebration of family.
Sunday 11/2
Holo Holo San Jose
11/2 | The Lot at Creekside | 140 S Montgomery St, San Jose | 12 p.m. | $185.60+
One day. One stage. One massive celebration of good vibez featuring Maoli, J Boog, and more!
Monday 11/3
Rachael Yamagata
11/3 | The Chapel | 777 Valencia St, SF | 8 p.m. | $45.77
Rachael Yamagata has built a loyal following on the strength of her raw, cinematic songwriting and soul-baring live performances.
Next Weekโs 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
rousayโs 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+
Donโt 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-holeย 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
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,ย Corinne Avganim Wilk, and support the cause.
Big Art Loop โ 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 Fishermanโs Wharf and Heronโs 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 โSurvival Of The Thickestโ, 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. Heโs 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
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
Jakobโs Castle
11/9 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $22.63
The project of Sublime frontman Bradley Nowellโs only son Jakob Nowell, Jakobโs Castle is the sound of two worlds colliding in perfect union โ the insouciant sounds of Californiaโs past with the fresh mystery of internet underground culture.ย
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
โUbuntuโ is a powerful African philosophy meaning โI am because we areโ and โhumanity towards others.โ The Ubuntu Festival embodies this spiritโwelcoming 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.
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