10:00 AM
Tours of City Hall
San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center
Take a tour of the seat of San Francisco’s government and learn about its rich history, unique architectural features, and the role it plays…
Downtown / Civic Center
San Francisco’s cultural core, home to world-class museums, performing arts venues, and historic institutions. Explore exhibitions, theater, dance, classical music, film, and cultural events happening across some of the city’s most iconic indoor spaces.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
All day
A Case for the Existence of God
New Conservatory Theatre Center
By Samuel D. Hunter, Directed by Will Detlefsen.
All day
The Chicks
Orpheum Theatre
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7:30 PM
Dvořák Symphony No. 8
San Francisco Symphony
Dvořák wrote his Eighth Symphony at his summer home in southern Bohemia, where he hiked, listened to the birds, and felt the sun and…
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
1:00 PM
Tricycle Music Fest
San Francisco Public Library
Roll on over for a special celebration-the quinceanera of our annual Tricycle Music Fest! Families are invited to take part in month-long programming full…
2:00 PM
Dvořák Symphony No. 8
San Francisco Symphony
Dvořák wrote his Eighth Symphony at his summer home in southern Bohemia, where he hiked, listened to the birds, and felt the sun and…
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
10:00 AM
Tours of City Hall
San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center
Take a tour of the seat of San Francisco’s government and learn about its rich history, unique architectural features, and the role it plays…
8:00 PM
Julian Lage Quartet
SFJAZZ
The guitarist and former SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director returns with original compositions from his newest Blue Note album Scenes from Above with his quartet…
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
10:00 AM
Tours of City Hall
San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center
Take a tour of the seat of San Francisco’s government and learn about its rich history, unique architectural features, and the role it plays…
12:00 PM
Takeout Tuesday | Glimpses of Identity
Asian Art Museum
“Take out” a taste of art! Join museum docents and fellow art lovers for interactive lunchtime encounters with selected artworks from the collection. We’ll…
12:00 PM
Takeout Tuesday | Japonisme
Asian Art Museum
“Take out” a taste of art! Join museum docents and fellow art lovers for interactive lunchtime encounters with selected artworks from the collection. We’ll…
12:00 PM
Takeout Tuesdays: Lunchtime Conversations About Art
Asian Art Museum
“Take out” a taste of art! Join museum docents and fellow art lovers for interactive lunchtime encounters with selected artworks from the collection. We’ll…
12:00 PM
Takeout Tuesday: My Favorite Object: Fudo Myoo
Asian Art Museum
“My Favorite Object: Fudo Myoo,” with docent Peggy Mathers. “Take out” a taste of art! Join museum docents and fellow art lovers for interactive…
12:30 PM
San Francisco Symphony: The Ring – Film with Live Orchestra
San Francisco Symphony
Film with Live Orchestra The Ring October 20, 2026 Promo Code applied! Remove Apply Get Tickets Overview Lights, Camera, Music! Watch Gore Verbinski’s The…
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
10:00 AM
Tours of City Hall
San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center
Take a tour of the seat of San Francisco’s government and learn about its rich history, unique architectural features, and the role it plays…
7:30 PM
Adam Grant
Sydney Goldstein Theater
Adam Grant is a bestselling and influential psychologist who wants to help people understand and change their lives. Having revolutionized how we think about…
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
All day
Laughter Hours: SF’s NEW Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Show
The Function
"Laughter Hours" presents San Francisco's ultimate late-night stand-up comedy, a raw, uncensored experience held every Thursday at 10 PM. This 21+ event, hosted at…
10:00 AM
Tours of City Hall
San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center
Take a tour of the seat of San Francisco’s government and learn about its rich history, unique architectural features, and the role it plays…
12:30 PM
San Francisco Symphony: Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi
San Francisco Symphony
Classical concerts in San Francisco feature symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, renowned soloists, choral performances, guest conductors, and special seasonal programs. Browse upcoming schedules, discover…
1:00 PM
Monsta X
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
MONSTA X are a globally renowned K-pop powerhouse formed by Starship Entertainment in 2015, consisting of members SHOWNU, MINHYUK, KIHYUN, HYUNGWON, JOOHONEY, and I.M.…
6:00 PM
Film Screening: “The Last Full Measure”
Davies Symphony Hall
A special screening of the documentary "The Last Full Measure," followed by a Q&A with the director and veterans featured in the film. The…
8:00 PM
2026 Monsta X World Tour [The X : Nexus] In San Francisco
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR [THE X : NEXUS] IN SAN FRANCISCO | Thu • Oct 22, 2026 • 8:00 PM | The Theater…
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
10:00 AM
Tours of City Hall
San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center
Take a tour of the seat of San Francisco’s government and learn about its rich history, unique architectural features, and the role it plays…
7:30 PM
Barbara Kingsolver
Sydney Goldstein Theater
Acclaimed author Barbara Kingsolver is out with her first book since winning the 2023 Pulitzer Prize. Join us for a celebration of the new…
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
7:00 AM
San Francisco Symphony: Music For Families
San Francisco Symphony
Experience vibrant and entertaining programming that’s loaded with family-friendly fun, from the big sounds and emotions of Teen Night to the phenomenal young stars…
11:00 AM
René y Familia – Presidio Branch
San Francisco Public Library
Roll on over for a special celebration-the quinceanera of our annual Tricycle Music Fest! Families are invited to take part in month-long programming full…
1:00 PM
Dermot Kennedy
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Dermot Kennedy has amassed 4 billion streams across platforms, having the best-selling debut album in Ireland of this millennium A platinum-selling artist in over…
3:00 PM
René y Familia – Main Library Children’s Center
San Francisco Public Library
Roll on over for a special celebration-the quinceanera of our annual Tricycle Music Fest! Families are invited to take part in month-long programming full…
8:00 PM
Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods Tour
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Dermot Kennedy embarks on his "The Weight of the Woods Tour," inviting attendees to experience his distinctive musical performance live. This tour stop offers…
9:00 PM
Huney Knuckles!
Mr. Tipple's Jazz Club
Featuring the left hand keyboard bass wizardry of Kevin Wong along with the indomitable pocket of Darian Gray (touring drummer for Booker T Jones…
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27
10:00 AM
Tours of City Hall
San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center
Take a tour of the seat of San Francisco’s government and learn about its rich history, unique architectural features, and the role it plays…
12:00 PM
Takeout Tuesdays: Lunchtime Conversations About Art
Asian Art Museum
“Take out” a taste of art! Join museum docents and fellow art lovers for interactive lunchtime encounters with selected artworks from the collection. We’ll…
12:00 PM
Takeout Tuesday: My Favorite Object: Fudo Myoo
Asian Art Museum
“My Favorite Object: Fudo Myoo,” with docent Peggy Mathers. “Take out” a taste of art! Join museum docents and fellow art lovers for interactive…
12:00 PM
Takeout Tuesday | Glimpses of Identity
Asian Art Museum
“Take out” a taste of art! Join museum docents and fellow art lovers for interactive lunchtime encounters with selected artworks from the collection. We’ll…
12:00 PM
Takeout Tuesday | Japonisme
Asian Art Museum
“Take out” a taste of art! Join museum docents and fellow art lovers for interactive lunchtime encounters with selected artworks from the collection. We’ll…
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
10:00 AM
Tours of City Hall
San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center
Take a tour of the seat of San Francisco’s government and learn about its rich history, unique architectural features, and the role it plays…
12:30 PM
San Francisco Symphony: Doctor Atomic and Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
San Francisco Symphony
American Arenas® lists ticket options for San Francisco Symphony: Doctor Atomic and Mendelssohn Violin Concerto at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, CA. Ticket…
6:00 PM
Presentation: Stressless Taxes for Artists, Creatives, and Freelancers
Virtual Event
Banish tax fear and get ahead with tips from this presentation on taxes for creatives and freelancers. Learn about what income is taxable and…
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
10:00 AM
Tours of City Hall
San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center
Take a tour of the seat of San Francisco’s government and learn about its rich history, unique architectural features, and the role it plays…
7:30 PM
Michael Lewis
Sydney Goldstein Theater
Michael Lewis has become a celebrated and beloved writer through his meticulous research and vibrant prose. His books have covered a wide array of…
7:30 PM
Elim Chan Conducts Adams and Mendelssohn
San Francisco Symphony
Elim Chan conducts the Symphony in a stunning quartet of works that delve into the great unknown. In Nänie, Brahms memorializes a beloved friend…
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
10:30 AM
Sundays , May 31
Asian Art Museum
Drop-in art making activities, storytelling, performances, and more. Mahjong at the Museum 10:30 AM–4 PM | Take a lesson and play all day! Art…
7:00 PM
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase
The Function
See top comics you’d normally see at Punch Line, Cobbs and SF Sketchfest up close at intimate comedy club in the heart of downtown…
7:30 PM
The Marriage of Figaro
San Francisco Opera
The Countess Rosina plots to chasten her husband’s infidelity, with assistance from Figaro and Susanna. Cherubino, smitten with the Countess, agrees to help. The…
7:30 PM
Elim Chan Conducts Adams and Mendelssohn
San Francisco Symphony
Elim Chan conducts the Symphony in a stunning quartet of works that delve into the great unknown. In Nänie, Brahms memorializes a beloved friend…
