San Francisco Metro: Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 250 events · data version 20261021-173303
7:00 PM · Other Dimensions in Sound · Medicine for Nightmares (Mission) · live_music, jazz · rating 10
bayimproviser.com · details Other Dimensions in Sound is our Friday music series curated and hosted by Boohaabian multi reed player extraordinare David Boyce. Each week David will be inviting different musical guests to join him in our galeria for a night of musical medicina.
Tonight’s double dose of sonic sustenance is being brought to you by Rigo(solo-1st set) & Carolina Chubb, Darren Johnston, and David Boyce(2nd set)
8:00 PM · NEWT POOL (Cheryl Leonard + Wobbly) · Tom's Place (Berkeley) · live_music, experimental · rating 10
bayimproviser.com · details Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire.
6:30 PM · Playlist 2026 · Guild Theatre (Menlo Park) · live_music, latin_world · rating 9
guildtheatre.com · details Past Curfew presents PLAYLIST 2026: Everything's Better With Horns A benefit concert for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula Once a year, we take out a clean sheet of paper and create a brand new set list. This set list is not based on a specific band or time This set list is based on a specific theme that spans the ages. Join us for PLAYLIST 2026: Everything's Better With Horns . A celebration of dance music that's grounded in the vibrance of a full horn section.
7:30 PM · Flamenco! · The Sound Room (Oakland) · live_music, latin_world, dance · rating 9
soundroom.org · details Flamenco is a passionate, expressive art form from Andalusia, Spain, combining song (cante), dance (baile), and guitar playing (toque). Shaped by Romani, Moorish, and Jewish cultures, it is celebrated worldwide for its complex rhythms, elaborate footwork, and emotional storytelling.
Recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, flamenco is a living conversation between the performers. Performers often shout jaleos (encouraging words like "¡olé!")
10:30 AM · Estelle Song · CCRMA (Stanford) · FREE · workshop · rating 8
ccrma.stanford.edu · details How do our brains synthesize audio and visual percepts in a real or virtual environment in order to understand the world around us? How closely do they have to be aligned to fuse into a single percept? How does their relative timing affect these perceptions?
5:00 PM · Gary Meek Quartet · Meyhouse Palo Alto (Palo Alto) · Buy Tickets · live_music, jazz · rating 8
meyhousejazz.com · details Saxophonist, pianist, and composer Gary Meek—known for his work with Dave Weckl, Airto Moreira, Flora Purim, Al Jarreau, and Herb Alpert—brings music from across his career alongside new, unreleased compositions.
6:00 PM · Clint Baker & The All Stars · Cafe Borrone (Menlo Park) · live_music, jazz · rating 8
cafeborrone.com · details Multi-instrumentalist Clint Baker leads a seasoned ensemble performing traditional New Orleans-style jazz and swing at Cafe Borrone.
7:00 PM · AroMa, Frightwig, scary story time · The Chapel (Mission) · $25 · live_music, rock · rating 8
tixr.com · details KQED Live & KEXP Present - Supporting Talent: AroMa, Scary Story Time with Bay Curious - Alternative
7:00 PM · LOS VEGA
SON JAROCHO · The Freight & Salvage (Berkeley) · $44/$49
(INCLUDES ALL FEES) · live_music, latin_world · rating 8
secure.thefreight.org · details Los Vega is a traditional son jarocho group that has been dedicated to the performance, dissemination, and promotion of this musical genre for 20 years. Their music is characterized by the balance they achieve between their cultural roots and family heritage with musical quality and stage experience. They have participated in numerous cultural and artistic festivals in the country and abroad, in countries such as China, the United States, Canada, and Colombia.
7:00 PM · Pouya - The Forever Glades Tour 2026 · The Fillmore (Fillmore) · $49+ · live_music, hiphop_rap · rating 8
ticketmaster.com · details Underground hip-hop stalwart Pouya brings his high-octane stage presence and gritty lyricism to The Fillmore on The Forever Glades Tour.
7:00 PM · TROY ROBERTS NU-JIVE · SFJAZZ Lab (Hayes Valley) · live_music, jazz · rating 8
sfjazz.org · details "A force to be reckoned with no matter the setting” ( JazzTimes ), Troy Roberts is a powerhouse saxophonist shaping modern jazz — a three-time GRAMMY nominee known widely for his work with Orrin Evans, Veronica Swift, and Kurt Elling, among many others. He’s released five albums as a leader including his latest, 2024’s Green Lights , and his ongoing quintet project Nu-Jive fuses groove, virtuosity, and bold improvisation into a fresh, high-energy sound.
7:30 PM · EDWARD SIMON: FEMENINAS · SFJAZZ Auditorium (Hayes Valley) · live_music, jazz · rating 8
sfjazz.org · details w/ Magos Herrera, Luis Quintero, Matt Brewer, & Rafael Barata
7:30 PM · Kurt Ribak Trio · Bird & Beckett (Glen Park) · $20 · jazz, live_music · rating 8
birdbeckett.com · details Lincoln Adler, saxophone
Scott Foster, guitar;
Kurt Ribak, bass
$20 cover charge; byob
Students $10
For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
Kurt Rebak’s compositions signify his reach for what happens when “Charles Mingus meets The Meters, and they go to Duke Ellington’s house to jam, with Cachao and Thelonious Monk sitting in.”
Kurt has shared the stage with circus performers, preachers and fire-breathing strippers, but never all three at once.
8:00 PM · Gary Meek Quartet · Meyhouse Palo Alto (Palo Alto) · Buy Tickets · live_music, jazz · rating 8
meyhousejazz.com · details Saxophonist, pianist, and composer Gary Meek—known for his work with Dave Weckl, Airto Moreira, Flora Purim, Al Jarreau, and Herb Alpert—brings music from across his career alongside new, unreleased compositions.
8:00 PM · Julia Wolf (MOVED TO THE WARFIELD) · Great American (Tenderloin) · $35.00-$40.00 · live_music · rating 8
axs.com · details Goldenvoice Presents… | Deep End World Tour
9:00 PM · Lyrics Born · Moe's Alley (Santa Cruz) · live_music, hiphop_rap · rating 8
moesalley.com · details The LB Baby Tour live performance
9:30 PM · I HEART THE 90s · Madrone Art Bar (Divisadero) · $10 · dj_party, film · rating 8
madroneartbar.com · details DJs Samala, Mr. Grant, N Such, Mama K and Sonny Phono rocking hip hop, dance, alternative, grunge, reggae, etc. VJ Teo with the live visual mixing of 90s music video classics and beyond. SF’s Original 90s Dance Party
Music starts at 9pm. $10 at 9:30pm / 21 & up w/ID
9:30 PM · MuZiek · Madrone Art Bar (Divisadero) · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 8
madroneartbar.com · details Live MuZiek
Moments of Atonement
Moments of Amuzement
Elektric Eclectic Soul, Funk, R&B
9:30pm
10:00 PM · DISCO-PLASTIQUE · Make Out Room (Mission) · $10 · dj_party · rating 8
calendarwiz.com · details DISCO-PLASTIQUE ~ DJ 2shy-shy + DJ melt w/U ~ classic disco, new wave, italo-disco, electro-cumbia, hip-hop, reggaeton, international-synth ~ ALL VINYL ~ $10 ~ 10:00pm - 2:00am
time TBA · BatraysLate: The Verve Syndicate · Rite Spot Cafe (Mission) · FREE unless otherwise noted; $8.00 per person minimum · live_music, rock · rating 8
ritespotcafe.net · details Early: Batrays
Late: The Verve Syndicate
time TBA · Josh Gelfand · Madrone Art Bar (Divisadero) · live_music, jazz · rating 8
madroneartbar.com · details 6:30pm-8:30pm Josh Gelfand on Piano
Playing all the songs from your one friend’s favorite playlist, and some of the ones from yours.
1:00 PM · American Style Mah Jong · Hillside Club (Berkeley) · Register Here · sports, community · rating 7
hillsideclub.org · details Join in for games of American style Mah Jong. Beginners Welcome!
4:00 PM · Tandem Sidecar · Ocean Ale House (Ingleside) · live_music · rating 7
oceanalehouse.com · details American, Pop and Originals
5:00 PM · Friday Nights at OMCA with DATANAGAN · OMCA (Oakland) · $10 · live_music, dj_party, dance, community, festival · rating 7
museumca.org · details 32nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration
Live Music by DATANAGAN, DJ Set by MAMA SAN, K-Pop Dance Lesson with Ronnie, Community Tabling: YOUth Decide, and Gallery Chats
Friday Nights at OMCA brings a fresh, genre-fluid sound to the Garden Stage as Bay Area singer-songwriter Victoria Datanagan leads DATANAGAN in an electric live performance of all-original music.
6:00 PM · Chrome Deluxe · Poor House Bistro (San Jose) · live_music, rock · rating 7
poorhousebistro.com · details Chrome Deluxe
6:00 PM · Dan White · Mr. Tipples (Civic Center) · $15 · live_music, jazz · rating 7
mrtipplessf.com · details Scott Amendola | Drums
Kai Lyons | Guitar
Adam Klipple | Keys
Dan White | Sax
A true catalyst for creativity, Dan White brings dynamism to his every pursuit. Highly praised and in demand, this multifaceted saxophonist, bandleader, composer, arranger, educator, and all-around collaborative force elevates each scenario he inhabits.
6:00 PM · EL BRICK · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · live_music, rock · rating 7
abbottsquaremarket.com · details El Brick is a Santa Cruz-based band known for their high-energy shows and infectious dance music, rendered with rockabilly flair. Delivering a distinctive spin on classics from a diverse array of eras and genres, El Brick appeals to all ages and keeps the floor perpetually packed, no matter the venue or occasion.
6:00 PM · Guitar Masterclass with Gaëlle Solal · SF Conservatory of Music (Civic Center) · classical, live_music, workshop · rating 7
sfcm.edu · details This event is open to the public and no tickets are required for attendance.
6:00 PM · Hillside Club Revue · Hillside Club (Berkeley) · Buy Tickets · live_music, community · rating 7
eventbrite.com · details Get ready for an wonderful night of music and fun at the 2026 Hillside Club Revue!
6:30 PM · Carmela and the Walkers · ATA (Mission) · film · rating 7
atasite.org · details Near the border between Ecuador and Colombia, Carmela, an Afro-Ecuadorian woman, opens her home to thousands of Venezuelan migrants who cross South America on foot in search of a better life. For years, she has sustained this work with her family, despite scarce resources. But when the pandemic closes the borders and her husband is unexpectedly imprisoned, Carmela must assume her role: crossing illegally into Colombia to support her family and feed the arrivals.
6:30 PM · Sidewinders · Ocean Ale House (Ingleside) · live_music, jazz · rating 7
oceanalehouse.com · details Friday Night Social Jazz
7:00 PM · AUROUZE & WILLIE RUSERT · Bazaar Cafe (Outer Richmond) · live_music, folk · rating 7
bazaarcafe.com · details Event DetailsAn evening with Aurouze, bringing original songs to our little stage. Grab a seat and settle in.
Event Details
An evening with Aurouze, bringing original songs to our little stage. Grab a seat and settle in.
TimeOctober 23, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
7:00 PM · Basement · UC Theatre (Berkeley) · BUY TICKETS $39.50 + FEES · live_music, rock · rating 7
theuctheatre.org · details Since forming in 2009, Basement has always been the same five friends -- vocalist Andrew Fisher, guitarists Alex Henery and Ronan Crix, bassist Duncan Stewart, and drummer James Fisher. The British band’s first album in 8 years, WIRED feels like a record that needed to be made. A raw and creative undertaking that could have only been conceived after time away to reflect on life, legacy, expectation and what brought the five musicians together in the first place."
7:00 PM · Dark Satellite + The Disrespectors · Ivy Room (Albany) · PURCHASE TICKETS · live_music, rock · rating 7
ivyroom.com · details ivy room presents - genre - rock, alt, punk, post-punk,
7:00 PM · Frank Thibeaux · The Cats (Los Gatos) · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 7
thecatslosgatos.com · details Frank Thibeaux is a 2X GRAMMY NOMINATED Bass Guitarist and Songwriter. In the early 80s TEBO Co-FOUNDED the HOT East Palo Alto, CA BAND – “PRECISION” with Will Roc, Bob Dogg, Rabbit, Lakiba Pittman and others. For the past 25 years he has been doing what he loves and what he was blessed to do well: performing, producing and traveling the globe with world music Icons including: Herbie Hancock, MC HAMMER & John Lee Hooker Jr. He brings his signature blend of funky blues with a Zydeco twist.
7:00 PM · Kenny Washington Quartet · Keys Jazz Bistro (North Beach) · Tickets: $40 per show · live_music, jazz · rating 7
keysjazzbistro.com · details Keys favorite Kenny Washington always brings concert thrills and spills to Keys. Don’t miss out on one of our very own world class bay area artists!Kenny Washington has thrilled audiences across the globe with his soulful interpretations, seemingly limitless range, and inventive scatting. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington appeared in 2013 with Wynton Marsalis and The Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, alongside vocalists Gregory Porter and Paula West.
7:00 PM · NO(w) Beauty · Black Cat (Tenderloin) · Tickets: $20 , $40 , $50 , $60 · live_music, jazz · rating 7
blackcatsf.turntabletickets.com · details Poetic, boundary-crossing modern jazz where acoustic lyricism meets electronic texture, classical color, and hip-hop influence.
French-American quartet NO(w) Beauty arrives at Black Cat with a sound that feels cinematic, searching, and deeply human. Their acclaimed debut established them as one of contemporary jazz’s most distinctive new voices, earning honors from Jazz Magazine, Jazz News, Académie Charles Cros, FIP, and the Académie du Jazz.
7:00 PM · STEAM POWERED GIRAFFE: LIVE IN CONCERT · Herbst Theatre (Civic Center) · TICKET INFO · live_music, rock · rating 7
sfwarmemorial.org · details Steam Powered Giraffe LLC
7:30 PM · Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi · Davies Symphony Hall (Civic Center) · LEARN MORE · live_music, classical · rating 7
sfsymphony.org · details Overview Joe Hisaishi conducts the SF Symphony-commissioned West Coast premiere of his Concerto for Orchestra, as well as additional contemporary works to be announced. Hisaishi, a composer, conductor, and pianist, has established himself as a formidable force in contemporary music for his delicately crafted symphonic and solo works, as well as his globally successful film music.
7:30 PM · K.Flay, Yogurt · Bottom of the Hill (Potrero Hill) · $30 · live_music, electronic, rock · rating 7
bottomofthehill.com · details Alternative/Indie - Dance/Electronic punk lo-fi
7:30 PM · MAYSA · Yoshi's (Oakland) · $62 - $89 · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 7
yoshis.com · details SOULFUL POWERHOUSE KNOWN BEST FOR HER WORK WITH INCOGNITO
7:30 PM · Mariachi Herencia de México · Cal Performances (Berkeley) · Subscribe May 5 · live_music, latin_world · rating 7
secure.calperformances.org · details Mariachi Herencia de México; La Nueva Generación Tour: Día de los Muertos Item details Date October 23, 2026 7:30PM Additional Details Read More Hide Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a rousing fusion of traditional repertoire, salsa, bolero, bossa nova, and more surprises. Learn More UCB STUDENTS: All UC Berkeley Student tickets require authentication with your current UC Berkeley student ID. Until you authenticate, you will not see your 50% off discounted ticket price.
7:30 PM · Putnam County Spelling Bee · MV Center for the Performing Arts (Mountain View) · $27 · theater · rating 7
tickets.mvcpa.com · details Upstage Theater
Friday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 25 at 2:00 p.m.
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake.
7:30 PM · SFCM Wind Ensemble Concert · SF Conservatory of Music (Civic Center) · live_music, classical · rating 7
sfcm.edu · details
7:30 PM · THE JAZZ THEORY · Sheba Jazz Lounge (Fillmore) · No Cover Charge · live_music, jazz · rating 7
shebapianolounge.com · details The Jazz Theory brings classic and contemporary jazz interpretations to the stage at Sheba Jazz Lounge. Expect lively improvisation and tight rhythm work throughout the night.
7:30 PM · UB40, CRSB · Mountain Winery (Saratoga) · BUY TICKETS · live_music, latin_world · rating 7
mountainwinery.com · details The story of UB40, and how this group of young friends from Birmingham transcended their working-class origins to become the world’s most successful reggae band, selling over 100 million records and spending over a combined 11 years in the UK album charts, is not the stuff of fairytales as might be imagined.
8:00 PM · Alicia Camiña · SJZ Break Room (San Jose) · $27.00 · live_music, jazz · rating 7
sanjosejazz.org · details Saxophonist, composer and producer Alicia Camiña Ginés is recognized for a distinctive fusion of jazz and flamenco bridging her Andalusian roots with modern sensibility.
8:00 PM · Blues Sessions with Terrie Odabi · Meyhouse San Ramon (San Ramon) · live_music, jazz · rating 7
meyhousejazz.com · details Blues Sessions with Terrie Odabi Featuring Cal High Student Jazz Combos in a Special Pre-Show Performance Fri, Oct 23 | Meyhouse Jazz San Ramon Join Terrie Odabi at Meyhouse for an unforgettable evening of Blues, Soul, and Jazz. Featuring heartfelt originals, powerful storytelling, and songs filled with love, passion, and meaningful messages, Terrie delivers a soulful performance that will move your heart and lift your spirit.
8:00 PM · CHARI: Performing Anarchive · Indexical (Santa Cruz) · FREE · experimental, live_music · rating 7
indexical.org · details Through motion capture, immersive sound, and real-time digital systems, CHARI performs alongside Harriet, a life-scale avatar carrying a living archive of Black cultural memory. Together, they move through fragments of sound, image, and memory, shaping the world around them as the performance unfolds. Performing Anarchive brings body and technology together in a live exploration of memory, movement, and possibility.
8:00 PM · DEATH AND SAXES · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE SHOW · live_music, jazz · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details Death and Saxes is a jazz quartet focused on improvisation-- exploring the classic music of the 50s and 60s. Founded by saxophonist John Bouwsma, the band offers spontaneity and excitement at every show. Featuring John Bouwsma on Tenor Saxophone, Harrison Brand on Guitar, Jamie Brudnick on Upright Bass, and Ben Sibley on Drums.
8:00 PM · Gary Clark Jr. · Fox Theatre OAK (Oakland) · $66 · live_music, rock · rating 7
thefoxoakland.com · details Clark achieved global impact following his first Grammy Award® in 2014, winning Best Traditional R&B Performance for the track “Please Come Home” from his Warner Records debut album Blak And Blu , and seemingly never left the road. 2015’s The Story Of Sonny Boy Slim wrought hard-won international acclaim as a critical force to be reckoned with.
8:00 PM · JULIA JACKLIN · Castro Theater (Castro) · $48+ · live_music, folk · rating 7
thecastro.com · details Patterson’s music is bolstered by her intensely soulful music partnerships. She worked closely with producer and long-time collaborator Eric Van Thyne on “Last”, “Win You”, and “Just My Friend”. “When it comes to working on music, he contains a clarity that is genuinely baffling at times,” Jordan states.
8:00 PM · JUSTIN RAUDEBUSH WITH SPECIAL GUEST LIZZY SMITH · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE SHOW · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details JUSTIN RAUDEBUSH: Justin Raudebush brings his knack for soulful arrangements, impassioned vocals, and heartfelt lyrics into his first full-length album, In a Place. A nod to the art of an album as a complete work, In a Place offers the listener a musical journey from start to finish into the soul. In a Place is a composition of various musical landscapes, all exhibiting Justin's unique sonic expression of timeless melodies.
8:00 PM · MICHELLE LAMBERT · Hotel Utah (SOMA) · 21+, $12.00 · live_music, folk · rating 7
wl.seetickets.us · details An Evening with Pop/Folk Sensation
8:00 PM · New Music for Wind Trio · Community Music Center (Mission) · $15–$25 · live_music, experimental · rating 7
sfcmc.org · details The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of NACUSA (National Association of Composers USA) will present an evening dedicated to music for winds. All new works by local composers Monica Chew, Anthony J. Wardzinski, Davide Verotta (CMC Faculty Member), Carleton Macy, Karl Schmidt, Douglas Ovens, Vance Maverick (CMC Alum), John G. Bilotta, and Michael M. Chang, […]
8:00 PM · The Ultrasonics/Ian Stahl/Cartoon Hearts · Winters (Pacifica) · live_music, rock · rating 7
winterstavern.com · details Catch an eclectic lineup of rock and pop featuring The Ultrasonics, Ian Stahl, and Cartoon Hearts at Winters Tavern.
8:00 PM · “FOG CITY FRIDAYS” FEAT. FOG CITY SWING · Dawn Club (Financial District) · Free · live_music, jazz · rating 7
dawnclub.com · details Fog City Swing was created by Trumpeter Daniel Herrera in 2023, the goal, to become the “world’s smallest big band!” Rapidly becoming one of the preeminent Jazz and Swing bands in the Bay Area, their ongoing Friday night residency at San Francisco’s premier Jazz venue, the Dawn Club, features some of Northern California’s top vocalists and instrumentalists to consistently sold out crowds.
8:30 PM · GIMME GIMME DISCO - HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY · Rickshaw Stop (Hayes Valley) · All Ages, $20.00-$25.00 · dj_party · rating 7
wl.seetickets.us · details
9:00 PM · Atta Kid · Keys Jazz Bistro (North Beach) · Tickets: $40 per show · live_music, jazz · rating 7
keysjazzbistro.com · details A staple of the Bay Area scene since 2013, Atta Kid is an all-star crew that reaches into the swampy lilt of New Orleans and the razor-sharp precision of the East Bay at the same time. Led by Daniel Casares (sax and vocals)and Max Cowan (B-3, keyboards and vocals), Atta Kid will take you on a round-trip from Oakland to the bayou in every set. This February, Atta Kid showcases the breadth of their repertoire. Listen for a reimagined Lee Morgan tune or a Stevie Wonder ballad turned upbeat funk.
9:00 PM · Brian Andres Latin Quartet · Mr. Tipples (Civic Center) · $15 · live_music, latin_world · rating 7
mrtipplessf.com · details Tony Peebles | Tenor
Erika Peralta | Piano
Aaron Germain | Bass
Brian Andres | Drums
9:00 PM · Cumbia Night w/ Los Alegres Callejeros · The Starry Plough (Berkeley) · $10 ADV | $15 ATD · live_music, latin_world · rating 7
thestarryplough.com · details Latin Dance Night
9:00 PM · FROG · The Independent (Divisadero) · BUY TICKETS · live_music · rating 7
theindependentsf.com · details Back to Event List FROG FOR SALE FALL TOUR 2026 Frog Mildred Fri, Oct 23 Doors: 8:30 pm | Show: 9:00 pm All Ages Please note - there is a delivery delay set for 2 weeks prior to show. Buy Tickets Share + Google Calendar Related Events Chasing Abbey Sep 30 Sold Out! Bella Kay Oct 2 Buy Tickets Artists Frog Frog is a 2-3 person guitar band from the swamp in New Rochelle, NY.
9:00 PM · Rezn, Lowheaven, Mountaineer · Brick and Mortar (Mission) · $27.58 · live_music, rock · rating 7
brickandmortarmusic.com · details Event Details Brick & Mortar Music Hall Presents REZN + lowheaven + Mountaineer with lowheaven , Mountaineer October 23, 2026 9:00 pm PDT (Doors: 8:00 pm ) Brick and Mortar Music Hall , 1710 Mission Street , San Francisco, CA ( map ) $27.58 Buy Tickets + Google Calendar REZN Over the last decade, Chicago quartet REZN have carved out a unique place in the landscape of heavy music, chiseling away at the crude formations of the topography, mining the most concentrated metallic ore from the dirt…
9:00 PM · Zombie Prom Halloween Ball · The Great Northern (SOMA) · $21+ | 21+ · dj_party · rating 7
eventbrite.com · details Zombie Prom returns with The Widdler, MiMOSA & more! A Halloween costume ball with heavy bass, prom photos, costume contests & undead surpri
9:30 PM · NO(w) Beauty · Black Cat (Tenderloin) · Tickets: $20 , $40 , $50 , $60 · live_music, jazz · rating 7
blackcatsf.turntabletickets.com · details Poetic, boundary-crossing modern jazz where acoustic lyricism meets electronic texture, classical color, and hip-hop influence.
French-American quartet NO(w) Beauty arrives at Black Cat with a sound that feels cinematic, searching, and deeply human. Their acclaimed debut established them as one of contemporary jazz’s most distinctive new voices, earning honors from Jazz Magazine, Jazz News, Académie Charles Cros, FIP, and the Académie du Jazz.
11:59 PM · LATE NIGHT SET: MAX EHRHARDT · Dawn Club (Financial District) · Free · live_music, jazz · rating 7
dawnclub.com · details Max Ehrhardt is a Oakland based trumpet player and educator dedicated to spreading music and creativity into the Bay-Area community. Growing up in programs like Oaktown Jazz Workshops and earning his undergraduate degree at the University of the Pacific under the instruction of Joe Mazzaferro, Max has accumulated a wealth of musical experience spanning multiple genres and styles.Drawing influence from Hard Bop players such as Lee Morgan, Blue Mitchell, and Freddie Hubbard as well as Funk and…
time TBA · Assimilation · Z Space (Mission) · other · rating 7
zspace.org · details Presented by Word for Word Performing Arts Company at Z Space, this theatrical production adapts short fiction to the stage to explore identity, compromise, and cultural adaptation through the story of a man who agrees to a green-card marriage.
time TBA · Bronco · San Jose Civic (San Jose) · live_music, latin_world · rating 7
sanjose.org · details After 35 years of playing and touring the world together, Bronco is one of the most legendary groups in Mexican music history. Hailing from Apodaca, Mexico, they’re throwing on their cowboy boots and spectacularly embroidered jumpsuits to hit the road for this tour.
time TBA · EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT · ACT Theater (Union Square) · theater · rating 7
act-sf.org · details Following two Black boys—one in each era—the musical explores home, belonging, and resilience, revealing how the Fillmore’s past and present are connected by displacement, gentrification, and the enduring fight to stay rooted in the community.
time TBA · LIBERATION · Berkeley Rep (Berkeley) · theater · rating 7
berkeleyrep.org · details Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories.
time TBA · New Work: Raven Chacon · SFMoma (SOMA) · art · rating 7
sfmoma.org · details Pulitzer Prize–winning composer and artist Raven Chacon brings Diné worldviews into his sonic and visual practice to amplify Indigenous voices and sovereignty. For his first West Coast solo exhibition, the artist takes museum visitors on a journey through the vast landscapes of Navajo Nation. In the seven-channel video installation The Naming of Names, Chacon brings Ray Bradbury’s science fiction narratives together with found footage recorded by foreign travelers in the 1950s and ‘60s.
time TBA · OH, MARY! · ACT Theater (Union Square) · theater · rating 7
act-sf.org · details Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln, through the lens of an idiot (playwright Cole Escola).
time TBA · PETER PAN GOES WRONG · San Francisco Playhouse (Union Square) · On Stage Now · theater, comedy · rating 7
sfplayhouse.org · details A theater troupe takes on Peter Pan, and everything goes spectacularly wrong in this brilliantly chaotic comedy.
time TBA · Rooted in Place: California Native Art · De Young (Golden Gate Park) · art · rating 7
sflive.art · details Part of the reimagining of our Arts of Indigenous America galleries, this is the first in a series of exhibitions that highlights specific regions of Native California. This installation explores the interconnections between art, ceremony, and the land in the Karuk, Yurok, Hupa, Tolowa, Tsnungwe,...
time TBA · Silent Assassin: My Addictive Mind · Brava Theater (Mission) · theater · rating 7
brava.org · details SAN FRANCISCO, CA — September 2026 — What if addiction is not only about the substance itself—but about where we direct our attention, our energy, and ultimately, our consciousness?
That question lies at the heart of Algiin Ford’s Silent Assassin: My Addictive Mind, a deeply personal and provocative solo performance that examines addiction, identity, consciousness, incarceration, resilience, and transformation.
time TBA · Treasures of the Pharaohs Tour · De Young (Golden Gate Park) · art, workshop · rating 7
famsf.org · details Join a museum guide on a tour to learn more about Treasures of the Pharaohs. The free audio tour is available for all visitors in our Bloomberg Connects digital guide. Private guided tours are available for a fee.Contact info museumguides@famsf.org 415.750.7678
7:00 AM · GEMS x 2000's Party · Cry Baby (Oakland) · dj_party · rating 6
crybaby.live · details Crybaby Presents GEMS x 2000's Party! The Bay's Best Throwback Party w/ Amal + Chef Dre + XJEEZY & Old School Latin Patio by Her DJ Club Fri Oct 23, 2026 10:00 PM 21+ Buy Tickets Additional Info 2000's Party crew is at the wheel of this month's Gems to make sure the party pops off! 90's + Y2K hits all night, with an old school latin patio takeover in the back! Pull up for a night at Oakland's favorite throwback function!
9:30 AM · Evergreen Volunteer Days · Santa Cruz MAH (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 6
santacruzmah.org · details Leave your mark on Santa Cruz history by volunteering at the historic Evergreen Cemetery every Friday from 9:30am-12pm. No need to register, just show up ready to work!
10:00 AM · Reading Room + Recess Cart · Salesforce Park (Financial District) · Free · community, literary · rating 6
tjpa.org · details Reading Room & Recess Cart at Main Plaza
12:30 PM · Vinyasa Yoga · Salesforce Park (Financial District) · Free · community · rating 6
tjpa.org · details Yoga provided by Fitness SF at Amphitheater
3:30 PM · La maison des bois: Episodes 1–3 · Pacific Film Archive (Berkeley) · film · rating 6
bampfa.org · details Epic yet intimate, sweeping yet personal, La maison des bois stands as one of the greatest achievements in the history of television, as well as legendary director Maurice Pialat’s magnum opus. Commissioned for Télévision Française in 1971, this seven-episode, nearly four-hundred-minute miniseries considers the impact of World War I on a simple French family living in the countryside.
4:00 PM · Camille Kerani Trio · JAX Vineyards (SOMA) · Free Admission · live_music, jazz · rating 6
exploretock.com · details Saxophonist and composer Camille Kerani is an emerging star in the international jazz scene. A Berkeley High alumnus who rose through the SFJAZZ High School All-Stars program to attend UCLA, Kerani has emerged as one of the most exciting young voices in contemporary jazz, blending technical command with a fearless spirit of improvisation. As a member of the Channeltone Horns, she has toured the globe, playing top venues and stadiums alike with hitmaking soul group Thee Sacred Souls.
4:00 PM · High Water Blues & Marshall Law · The Saloon (North Beach) · Free · live_music · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details High Water Blues is a long‑running Bay Area band that has spent more than two decades playing a mix of R&B, blues, and rock. The group appears at The Saloon as a five‑piece fronted by vocalist Suzanne Rose, with Michael Pierce on tenor sax, Simon Govan‑Smith on guitar, Valerie Marchant on bass, and Robi Bean...
4:30 PM · Friday Happy Hour | October 23 · Golden Gate Bandshell (Golden Gate Park) · Free · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 6
illuminate.org · details Oct 23 Friday Happy Hour | October 23 Featuring Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra October 23, 2026 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Golden Gate Bandshell 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr San Francisco, CA 94118 + open in Google Maps Kick off the weekend with free live music in Golden Gate Park!
5:00 PM · County Sheriff’s Office: Trunk or Treat · Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds (Watsonville) · FREE · community · rating 6
santacruz.org · details Join the county Sheriff's Department for their annual Trunk or Treat event! Decorated Trunks, candy, games, food vendors and more! Free parking and shuttle service will be provided at the […]
5:00 PM · Happy Hour with DJ NoSilence · El Rio (Mission) · dj_party · rating 6
tockify.com · details DJ NoSilence is BACK and DJing our Happy Hour!
What better way to start off your weekend?
Friday, October 23rd
5-9pm // Front Room
FREE // 21+
5:00 PM · Katy Stephan · Comstock Saloon (North Beach) · Free · live_music, jazz · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Katy Stephan’s residency at Comstock Saloon turns the room into a small, candlelit listening space. At the piano she blends jazz‑inflected originals with reimagined standards and art‑pop tunes, her clear,...
5:00 PM · Magic School Busk · Red Window (North Beach) · Free · live_music · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details The Magic School Busk holds weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window at the corner of Stockton and Columbus. This high‑energy busking collective has become one of North Beach’s unofficial “resident joy‑makers,” blurring the line between band and audience as people pause, sing along, or dance on the sidewalk. Whether you are enjoying a...
5:00 PM · Tori Roze and Johnny Alexander · The Grove (SOMA) · Free · live_music, jazz · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Tori Roze and Johnny Alexander bring a taste of San Diego's acclaimed soul-jazz scene to The Grove, performing as an intimate duo drawn from their six-piece band Tori Roze and The Hot Mess. Roze is a vocalist of rare range and imagination, weaving together influences from Michael Jackson, Erykah Badu, Ella Fitzgerald, Björk, and musical...
6:00 PM · Drunk Secretary Happy Hour · The Knockout (Mission) · community · rating 6
link.dice.fm · details Top track 2Pac - California Love (feat. Roger Troutman & Dr. Dre) DICE protects fans and artists from resellers. Tickets will be securely stored in the app. DRUNK SECRETARY HAPPY HOUR! The Knockout Fri, Oct 23, 6:00 PM DJ San Francisco Free The price you'll pay. No surprises later. Buy now Got a code? For discounts or locked tickets Got a code? Top track 2Pac - California Love (feat. Roger Troutman & Dr. Dre) About DRUNK SECRETARY HAPPY HOUR!
6:00 PM · Halloween Masquerade Party · Alhambra PH (Redwood City) · dj_party, community · rating 6
alhambra-irish-house.com · details Join us for our Halloween Masquerade party at historic Alhambra tonight! From 6PM.
6:00 PM · Hipsteria · Etcetera Wine Bar (Mission) · Free · live_music · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Hipsteria is one of San Francisco’s favorite jazz, soul and party bands! Members of Hipsteria have included some of music’s legendary musicians! Featuring “Tender Tim” on drums and some vocals...
6:00 PM · Jacknife · The DeLuxe (Haight) · $10 · live_music, jazz · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Jacknife brings hard-hitting West Coast post-bop to The Deluxe as San Francisco saxophonist Steven Lugerner leads his formidable quintet through the music of jazz legend Jackie McLean — exploring tunes from McLean's seminal early- and mid-1960s Blue Note albums Jacknife, It's Time, Let Freedom Ring, and New Soil with the creative heat and searing intensity...
6:00 PM · Solo Piano · Bix (North Beach) · Free · live_music · rating 6
bixrestaurant.com · details Live solo piano performance at the bar; Friday schedule runs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. No cover charge.
7:00 PM · 9 o’clock Famous · Asiento (Mission) · dj_party · rating 6
asientosf.com · details Always a great time, you can count on quality music and wonderful guests. As close as you can get to the playa without the drive. We’ve been holding 4th Fridays down for years. Everyone’s favorite Duck Pond DJs & Friends. Different camps take over on various months; you’ll never be disappointed. Come reconnect with all of the dusty hugs.
7:00 PM · Mala Grena, Suika T, dj Lizz Al Toque · Kilowatt (Mission) · $13.39 · dj_party · rating 6
link.dice.fm · details 21+; Mr. Floyd Larry cancelled
7:00 PM · Pouya & Ramirez · The Fillmore (Fillmore) · $49+ · live_music, hiphop_rap · rating 6
stevelist.com · details all ages; no ins/outs
7:00 PM · The Arch · Pacific Film Archive (Berkeley) · film · rating 6
bampfa.org · details A Ming dynasty widow, beloved for her grace and kindness, becomes tempted by a visiting soldier in this investigation of propriety, tradition, and repression. This early precursor of the Hong Kong New Wave was praised as “a film of poetic beauty” by Anaïs Nin.
7:00 PM · Your Own Destroyer, Locked Down, Muate · Stay Gold Deli (Oakland) · $15 · live_music, rock · rating 6
stevelist.com · details all ages
7:30 PM · Antioch Arrow, The Pine, Allure, Nuzzle · 924 Gilman (Berkeley) · $22 · live_music, rock · rating 6
maps.google.com · details Post-hardcore pioneers Antioch Arrow and emo/indie veterans The Pine perform live with guest acts at 924 Gilman. It promises to be a memorable night highlighting influential underground rock.
7:30 PM · Chalice + Prezident Brown · Ashkenaz (Berkeley) · TICKETS · live_music, latin_world · rating 6
ashkenaz.com · details (Reggae Town Productions) - Reggae on Fire
7:30 PM · Dear San Francisco · Club Fugazi (North Beach) · theater · rating 6 · unconfirmed boxoffice.clubfugazisf.com · details Created by the renowned contemporary circus collective The 7 Fingers, this resident production is an acrobatic love letter to the City by the Bay. The intimate, high-energy show brings San Francisco's history and spirit to life through breathtaking circus arts, spoken word, and original live music.
7:30 PM · Etch/ Vicious Cycle/ Wink/ Here at the End/ Sucios · Neck of the Woods (Inner Richmond) · $14.60 · live_music, rock · rating 6
neckofthewoodssf.com · details Etch/ Vicious Cycle/ Wink/ Here at the End/ Sucios with Vicious Cycle , Wink , Here At The End , Sucios Fri, Oct 23 7:30 pm (Doors: 7:00 pm ) $14.60 Buy Tickets + Google Calendar Artists Etch Vicious Cycle Wink Here At The End Sucios
7:30 PM · Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake · Palace of Fine Arts (Marina) · $39 - $69 · dance, classical · rating 6 · unconfirmed palaceoffinearts.org · details A reimagined staging of Tchaikovsky's iconic Swan Lake featuring illuminated costumes, vivid lighting design, and premier dancers from the Grand Kyiv Ballet.
7:30 PM · Johnny J. Blair and Jeff Desira · The Monkey House (Berkeley) · live_music, folk · rating 6
themonkeyhouse.org · details Johnny J. Blair and Jeff Desira
7:30 PM · Kacey Musgraves · Oakland Arena (Oakland) · $54.75+ · live_music, folk · rating 6
theoaklandarena.com · details Kacey Musgraves Featuring Estevie October 23 , 2026 Buy Tickets Parking Premium Date October 23 , 2026 Event Starts 7:30 PM Venue Oakland Arena On Sale On Sale Now Add to Calendar Oct 23 / Friday 7:30 PM (6:30 PM Doors) Buy Tickets
7:30 PM · Liz Longley · lille æske (Boulder Creek) · $30 in Advance / $35 at the Door · live_music, folk · rating 6
lilleaeske.com · details Liz Longley LIVE at Lille Aeske Arthouse
FRIDAY 10/23/2026 Show at 8 PM / Doors at 7 PM
$30 in Advance / $35 at the Door
MUSIC | ART | FOOD |DRINKS
About Liz Longley:
Liz Longley is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter celebrated for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice and deeply emotional music. Known for her distinctive blend of folk, pop, and Americana, Liz has earned accolades from prestigious songwriting competitions, including the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship Competition.
7:30 PM · REO Brothers · Historic BAL Theatre (San Leandro) · BUY TICKETS · live_music, rock · rating 6
baltheatre.com · details Reo Brothers Fri | Oct 23 Show: 7:30 pm Buy Tickets About This Event Discover the phenomenal talent of The REO Brothers, a real-life band of brothers from Tacloban, as they bring their unmatched musical perfection to the Historic BAL Theatre. Revel in their amazing renditions of Beatles classics, Bee Gees hits, and more. Secure your tickets today at BALTheatre.com, TicketMaster.com, or the TicketMaster App for a night of incredible music.
7:30 PM · The 418 Project: The Lost Boys · The 418 Project (Santa Cruz) · $39.19 – $49.87 · live_music, film · rating 6
santacruz.org · details Film Screening + Live Music + Cast Q&A:
THE LOST BOYS****:** A Celebration of Santa Carla, Santa Cruz, and the People Who Were There**
Presented by The 418 Project. Hosted by Jennifer Otter Bickerdike.
In the summer of 1986, Hollywood arrived in Santa Cruz and transformed the town into Santa Carla, the fictional vampire capital of the world.
What followed was The Lost Boys—a film that helped redefine the vampire genre and became one of the most beloved cult classics of all time.
8:00 PM · A Jazzy Halloween with Sarah Star · Back Room (Berkeley) · live_music, jazz · rating 6
events.humanitix.com · details Description A playful twist on Halloween through jazz, blues, soul, and reimagined tunes. Known for her expressive vocals and dynamic stage presence, Bay Area vocalist Sarah Star brings her expressive style and theatrical flair to an evening that blends jazz tradition with contemporary influences. The night leaves room for the unexpected, including a few surprise guest numbers along the way.
8:00 PM · Andean and Latin World Music Night · Peña Pachamama (North Beach) · $20.00 · live_music, latin_world, jazz · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Navia and Quentin Navia are joined by master violinist Georges Lammam, dancers and dancing. Their performances blend the charango (a traditional ten-string instrument), haunting sounds...
8:00 PM · Black Flag · Felton Music Hall (Felton) · live_music, rock · rating 6
stevelist.com · details 21+
8:00 PM · Celtic Thunder · Henry J Kaiser Center (Oakland) · $61.65+ · live_music, folk · rating 6
thehenryj.org · details Acclaimed Irish music ensemble Celtic Thunder brings their powerful vocal harmonies and rich musical heritage to the stage for a retrospective concert. The performance features a curated journey through their most beloved hits, blending traditional Celtic folk songs with contemporary ballads.
8:00 PM · DannyV Live · Tiki Pete (San Jose) · From $23.18 · live_music · rating 6
eventbrite.com · details 🎤 Event Details 📍 Tiki Pete – San Jose, CA 📸 Meet & Greet: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM 🚪 Doors Open: 9:00 PM 🎶 Live Performance to Follow 🎟️ Tickets available now on Eventbrite 🔞 21+ Event (Valid ID Required)
8:00 PM · Gaucho Jazz · Comstock Saloon (North Beach) · Free · live_music, jazz · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Gaucho at the Comstock Saloon plays energetic, guitar-led early jazz that blends 1930s Gypsy jazz with New Orleans swing, ragtime, and gutbucket blues. Led by guitarist Dave Ricketts, the band’s...
8:00 PM · Julia Wolf · The Warfield (Mid-Market) · Buy Tickets · live_music, rock · rating 6
thewarfieldtheatre.com · details Julia Wolf (aka WOLF) is an indie-pop singer/songwriter, born and raised in New York. A prolific lyricist with a unique and captivating tone, WOLF began releasing short freestyles and snippets of her music on social media at the end of 2019. Almost immediately she began garnering heavy buzz from both early adopter fans and industry professionals alike.
8:00 PM · Nosferatu with Live Score · 4 Star Theater (Outer Richmond) · live_music, film · rating 6
4-star-movies.com · details (((folkYEAH!))) presents: NOSFERATU: A SYMPHONY OF HORROR (F.W. Murnau, 1922) The mysterious Count Orlok summons a happily married real estate agent to his castle, located up in the Transylvanian mountains, to finalise a terrifying deal. with LIVE ORIGINAL SCORE performed by Paz
8:00 PM · Rotating Bands at the Lion’s Den · Lion's Den (Chinatown) · Free · live_music, jazz · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Experience the resurgence of San Francisco’s historic Chinatown nightlife at the Lion’s Den. Tucked away on Wentworth Place, this bi-level lounge and performance space blends modern cocktail culture with the East meets West spirit of the Chinatown’s golden age. Every week, the venue transforms into a unique destination for live music, featuring a rotating roster...
8:00 PM · Shaboozey, Angel White · Masonic Hall (Nob Hill) · Ticket prices vary · live_music · rating 6
livenation.com · details Breakout sensation Shaboozey brings his Outlaws Never Die Tour to the venue for a raucous, genre-crossing concert. The performance blends rousing modern country with hip-hop beats and infectious crowd sing-alongs.
8:00 PM · Slift · August Hall (Union Square) · $34.70 · live_music, rock · rating 6
augusthallsf.com · details SLIFT Friday, October 23, 2026 SLIFT 8:00 pm | Doors: 7:00 pm All Ages || Buy Tickets + Google Calendar
8:00 PM · THE JOINT CHIEFS · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · $7 cover · live_music, jazz, rnb_soul_funk · rating 6
thejointchiefsband.com · details Friday October 23rd Funk, jazz and classic R&B Starts at 08:00 PM
8:00 PM · The Well, Pink Fuzz · Thee Stork Club (Oakland) · $18/$20 · live_music, rock · rating 6
wl.seetickets.us · details Fri., 10/23/16 The Well, Pink Fuzz, Glowing Brain 8:00pm doors, $18 adv., $20 door. 21+ THE WELL The Well is an Austin, Texas–based alternative psych/metal trio formed in 2011 by guitarist/vocalist Ian Graham, bassist/vocalist Lisa Alley, and drummer Jason Sullivan. What began in a central Austin garage—stripped down to acoustic guitar, bass drum, and dual vocals—quickly evolved into a powerful, genre-blurring sound rooted in ’70s proto-metal, ’60s psychedelia, Southern sludge, and New Wave.
8:30 PM · Jazz Trio · Bix (North Beach) · Free · live_music, jazz · rating 6
bixrestaurant.com · details Live jazz trio performance at the bar. No cover charge.
8:30 PM · Lavay Smith, Howard Wiley & Chris Siebert · The Royal Cuckoo (Mission) · Free · live_music, jazz · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details An intimate evening of vintage jazz and blues at the Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge featuring the core of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Lavay Smith (Vocals): The “Queen of Classic Jazz”...
8:30 PM · Wobbly World · Local Edition (Financial District) · Free · live_music, latin_world · rating 6
localeditionsf.com · details Live Performance 8:30pm-12:30Wobbly World members are distinguished musicians from around the world who left their country for the American dream, became citizens, and fully embraced the spirit of freedom and American traditions.We believe in the power of collaboration, unity, and equality and live and breathe it in our daily lives.We are musicians and singers from Cuba, Morocco, Peru, Palestine, Lebanon, Bolivia, Vietnam & the United States.
9:00 PM · Cheekface, Bodega · Cornerstone (Berkeley) · $36 · live_music, rock · rating 6
tixr.com · details Show 9:00pmCornerstone Presents:CHEEKFACE w/ special guest Bodega
9:00 PM · DJ 66 · Little Hill Lounge (El Cerrito) · free · dj_party · rating 6
littlehillelcerrito.com · details 9p-close spinning vinyl for your enjoyment; free
9:00 PM · EAZYBAKED · Public Works (Mission) · $20+ · dj_party · rating 6
axs.com · details Florida bass duo Eazybaked headlines the venue with their distinct blend of experimental hip-hop and heavyweight dubstep.
9:00 PM · Hot Einstein · Tupelo (North Beach) · Free · live_music, rock · rating 6
tupelosf.com · details What spicy genius hummingbird wants the sweet nectar of piano, drums, bass and the flowery petals of tasty guitar lickings? Well, that’s what Hot Einstein brings.. show up with your test tubes and Bunsen burners and then get ready to boogie.. you may leave wondering what’s up in your petri dish. Mmm
9:00 PM · LEISURE · Cat Club (SOMA) · dj_party · rating 6
sfcatclub.com · details Britpop, 90s Indie, Shoegaze, Madchester and More…
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9pm-2am
(fourth fridays)
ALL HALLOWS' LEISURE!
It’s October & Club Leisure is hosting our annual Halloween Party!
9:00 PM · NO BIAS Ren Faire · F8 (SOMA) · $10 - $20 · dj_party · rating 6
ra.co · details NO BIAS presents Ren Faire featuring estoc, Bored Lord, bastiengoat, RITCHRD, Tom Marsi, and FREAK POV.
9:00 PM · Petit Biscuit · The Foundry SF (SOMA) · From $31.05 · live_music, electronic · rating 6
eventbrite.com · details Petit Biscuit is a French producer, performer, songwriter, composer, and DJ from Rouen. His music, rooted in electronic sounds, draws from various genres including drum’n’bass, funk, rock, pop, and ambient . What drives him is creative audacity — both in his productions and his listening habits: “I don’t have style boundaries, only textures that evoke emotions.”
9:00 PM · Protomartyr, Accessory · The Ritz (San Jose) · $26 · live_music, rock · rating 6
ticketweb.com · details (((folkYEAH!))) Presents
PROTOMARTYR
ACCESSORY
FRIDAY OCTOBER 23, 2026
9:00 PM · Psyched! Fest 2026 · The Monarch (SOMA) · Buy Ticket · festival, dj_party · rating 6
eventbrite.com · details PSYCHED! FEST 2026 is coming to Monarch San Francisco for a one-night full-venue takeover celebrating the sounds, artists,
9:30 PM · Club Bad Taste · El Rio (Mission) · dj_party · rating 6
tockify.com · details Club Bad Taste is popping up for the first show at @elriosf https://www.instagram.com/elriosf/ 🫦
Inspired by a John Waters fever dream, Club Bad Taste is a testament to taste and an ode to all things bad. An open-format dance night for all genres and all people.
$$FREEALLNIGHT$$
Friday, October 23rd
9:30-1:30am / Front Room
FREE / 21+
9:30 PM · Clüb De Combat · Audio (SOMA) · $17.92-49.55 | 21+ · dj_party · rating 6
audiosf.com · details Clüb De Combat plays Audio for the first time ever, with support from Jay Bird and Frisco Baby.
9:30 PM · Rob Delhinger’s Alpha Rhythm Kings · The DeLuxe (Haight) · $15 · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Rob Dehlinger’s Alpha Rhythm Kings light up The Deluxe with a high-octane set of vintage jump blues, boogie-woogie, and classic swing. Fronted by trumpeter and vocalist Rob Dehlinger, the California-based...
9:30 PM · Starchildjr. & Grooveallegiance · Boom Boom Room (Fillmore) · Buy Tickets · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 6
boomboomroom.com · details Starchildjr is a guitarist, vocalist, and performer who carries the spirit of funk into the next generation. As part of the Parliament Funkadelic family, he brings a personal connection to the music’s legacy and a sound shaped by his own voice, guitar, and commanding stage presence. With his band Grooveallegiance, Starchildjr turns that spirit into a live experience built on deep grooves, audience connection, and the freedom to move.
9:30 PM · Takezo · The Saloon (North Beach) · Free · live_music, jazz · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Takezo (Yoshinobu Takeda) is a rhythm and blues singer and guitarist who appears at The Saloon in North Beach. Born in Kagawa and raised in Kyoto, he began singing in bands and composing music at age 12, drawing early inspiration from American film soundtracks, The Beatles, and Otis Redding, and has been based in San...
10:00 PM · Celtic Thunder · Henry J Kaiser Center (Oakland) · live_music, folk · rating 6
thehenryj.org · details
10:00 PM · VICTOR RUIZ · Halcyon (SOMA) · From$12 · dj_party · rating 6
link.dice.fm · details Top track Consciousness DICE protects fans and artists from resellers. Tickets will be securely stored in the app. VICTOR RUIZ Halcyon SF Fri, Oct 23, 10:00 PM Gigs San Francisco From $12 The price you'll pay. No surprises later. Buy now Got a code? For discounts or locked tickets Got a code? Top track Consciousness About VICTOR RUIZ the Brazilian powerhouse returns with a slew of new releases showcasing his special brand of dance floor techno! TARA + MOSTASH support the heavy hitter on deck!
10:00 PM · slAy24: the Final Act (An A24 Drag Experience) · Oasis (SOMA) · Starts at $23.53 · dj_party, film · rating 6 · unconfirmed eventbrite.com · details A drag tribute to A24 films celebrating Mudd the Two-Spirit's birthday with pop-up performances, installations inspired by cult cinema, and DJ Mama Celeste.
time TBA · A Case for the Existence of God · New Conservatory (NCTC) (Civic Center) · theater · rating 6
nctcsf.org · details By Samuel D. Hunter; Directed by Will Detlefsen
time TBA · BIG BAD WOLF TOUR · DNA Lounge (SOMA) · BUY TICKETS · live_music, hiphop_rap · rating 6
dnalounge.com · details Big Bad Wolf Tour!
Hiphop, Rap! Yay Areaaa! The Big Bad Wolf Tour is coming for
you! The California Working Families Party is bringing together
artists, organizers, and working people from all over the Bay for a
night build around the politics you and I actually believe in
Politics always follows the culture. This is not another boring
political rally. This is a night of high-energy dancing and music
that will be repping Bay Area hiphop with pride.
time TBA · Blacksmith Hammer-In · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community, workshop · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details The California Blacksmith Association Presents - The 11th Annual Hammer-In at Roaring Camp Railroads. Watch demonstrators push the boundaries of hot metal, bring ancient techniques to life and share with the community their talent and dedication to the blacksmith craft.
time TBA · Blade Runner: The Final Cut (35mm) · Roxy (Mission) · Buy Tickets · film · rating 6
roxie.com · details While so many effects-driven visions of the future have faded with time, Blade Runner remains a template for imagining the neon-soaked city to come, as influential in its way as Fritz Lang’s Metropolis . Adapting Philip K. Dick’s novel into the gold standard of sci-fi noir, Ridley Scott shares much of the film’s visual legacy with “visual futurist” Syd Mead , whose design concepts helped define its unforgettable world, and with Vangelis’s atmospheric synth score.
time TBA · Dread Scott: The Body Politic · Yerba Buena Center (SOMA) · art · rating 6
ybca.org · details The exhibition reflects Dread Scott’s longtime commitment to art that confronts political issues and interrogates American patriotism.
time TBA · Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Hunt · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · community · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details The Easter Bunny makes a stop at Roaring Camp. Hop aboard the Redwood Forest Steam Train to Bear Mountain for an Easter Egg Hunt and participate in Easter activities in Town.
time TBA · Fall Arcade Specials · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) · $24.95 · community · rating 6
beachboardwalk.com · details Fall Arcade Specials September 8 - November 25, 2026 Score BIG savings this fall! Monday-Friday: 2-Hour Time Play Card for $24.95 Weekend: 1/2 price arcade games Saturday: 10am-11am* Sunday: 10am-12pm *Beginning 11/1, Saturday & Sunday hours will change to 11am-12pm Play more and spend less - get the details now! More Info
time TBA · Floating Features: Hocus Pocus · Roxy (Mission) · Buy Tickets · film · rating 6
roxie.com · details San Francisco Legacy Businesses Red and White Fleet and The Roxie are partnering to turn the hybrid electric vessel Enhydra into a sailing cinema for a limited run of nighttime film cruises on the Bay. Join us this autumn for a 2-hour twilight cruise and a feature film handpicked by the Roxie. Our electric vessel means no engine noise and a totally unique al fresco movie experience.
time TBA · GaHee Park: Behind the Curtain · Yerba Buena Center (SOMA) · art · rating 6
ybca.org · details GaHee Park: Behind the Curtain presents recent paintings that explore sexuality, mortality, fantasy, identity, and alienation through Park’s surrealist lens. Quiet portraits of domestic solitude merge with uncanny still lifes and gentle seaside landscapes, as Park inverts inner psychology...
time TBA · Invisible Atlas · Dance Mission Theater (Mission) · dance · rating 6
sflive.art · details Dance Mission Theater hosts a dynamic lineup of shows and events, ranging from the comprehensive Liberation Academy program—including online info sessions, workshops, and intensive auditions—to its culminating “Soul Stories 3” performances featuring 19 talented dancers. The season also highlights world […]
time TBA · Karaoke On The Hill · The Lucky Horseshoe (Bernal Heights) · community · rating 6
theluckyhorseshoebar.com · details Karaoke On The Hill Fri, Oct 23 | The Lucky Horseshoe Come and belt out the tunes you think you're good at! Tickets are not on sale See other events Time & Location Oct 23, 2026, 8:30 PM – Oct 24, 2026, 11:30 PM The Lucky Horseshoe, 453 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA Other dates Fri, Oct 30, 8:30 PM Fri, Nov 06, 8:30 PM Fri, Nov 13, 8:30 PM View all 30 dates Share this event
time TBA · Lady · Roxy (Mission) · Buy Tickets · film · rating 6
roxie.com · details Lady is an off-beat comedy about a lonely, narcissistic aristocrat who dupes a struggling, opportunistic director into filming her every move. But her obsession with the spotlight takes a surreal turn…
time TBA · Little Shop of Horrors · New Conservatory (NCTC) (Civic Center) · theater, live_music · rating 6
nctcsf.org · details Book & Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken
Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith
Directed by Ben Villegas Randle
Musical Direction by Jad Bernardo
Choreography by Leslie Waggoner
time TBA · Lumberjack Days · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Free admission · festival, sports · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Step back into the days of steel, steam, and timber at Roaring Camp’s first annual Lumberjack Days, celebrating the heritage of West Coast logging. Watch skilled competitors face off in classic lumberjack events as they battle time and timber. Join us for a lively tribute to logging history as contestants compete for the title of King or Queen of the Woods. Free admission.
time TBA · Marie Antoinette (4K Restoration) · Roxy (Mission) · Buy Tickets · film · rating 6
roxie.com · details The third feature film from Oscar-winning writer-director Sofia Coppola ( Lost in Translation , 2003 ) transposes her fascination with the inner lives of young women to 18th century Versailles with this semi-biographical story of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France from 1774 to 1793.
time TBA · Michael Udelson · The Vault Steakhouse (Financial District) · live_music, jazz · rating 6
vaultsteakhouse.com · details Pianist Michael Udelson has performed at some of San Francisco's most distinctive venues. Michael was house pianist at the Four Seasons Hotel from 2001 - 2012, and has entertained at the Fairmont Hotel.
time TBA · Model Trains · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · art · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Adults and kids alike will enjoy viewing California Central Coast On30’s large scale model railroad display. Watch model trains chugging through the Redwoods, around railroad bends and over the Santa Cruz Mountains to the Boardwalk with the miniature scale of the Central Coast spread out before them. During your visit be sure to see Roaring Camp’s authentic 1800s steam train.
time TBA · Mother’s Day Brunch · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets | wines for purchase · community · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Treat Mom to something memorable on her special day with a beautiful Mother’s Day train ride through the towering redwoods. Hallcrest Vineyards will be pouring their local wines for purchase.
time TBA · Movement for Humans · Joe Goode Annex (Mission) · livestream, workshop · rating 6
joegoode.org · details Easeful movement in your home via Zoom, Saturdays mornings
time TBA · New People: Take Me Home · Roxy (Mission) · Buy Tickets · film · rating 6
roxie.com · details Expanded from Liz Sargent’s acclaimed short (2023 Sundance Film Festival), Take Me Home exposes the indignities of the American health care system and the structural challenges faced by disabled people. The film also gently and imaginatively traces a path for Anna’s independence and connection to a community of chosen family. By turns quietly devastating and bracingly optimistic, Take Me Home confronts us with an impossible situation, while holding out hope for Anna’s future.
time TBA · Playlist Storytellers · The Lost Church (North Beach) · literary · rating 6
thelostchurch.my.salesforce-sites.com · details Writers and performers take the stage to share personal memoirs paired with the songs that defined pivotal chapters in their lives. Co-presented with Litquake, the evening bridges the gap between literature and musical memory.
time TBA · Rael San Fratello: Prototypes · Yerba Buena Center (SOMA) · art · rating 6
ybca.org · details The most comprehensive presentation to date of the renowned Bay Area design studio Rael San Fratello.
time TBA · Rainforest Weekends · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community, workshop · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Learn about California's own Coastal Redwood Forest, aboard a 100 year old steam train. Along the journey, hear fascinating information about the coastal redwoods and their ecosystems from docent specialists.
time TBA · Redwood Forest Steam Train · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of Roaring Camp, the railroad and the forest.
time TBA · Sanctions are an Act of War · ACT Theater (Union Square) · community · rating 6
eastsideartsalliance.org · details Fri, October 23, 2026
time TBA · Suzanne Piano Player · Max's of Burlingame (Burlingame) · live_music, jazz · rating 6
maxsofburlingame.com · details Live piano music featuring Suzanne every Friday.
time TBA · THE BAY WANTS RIDDIM · DNA Lounge (SOMA) · BUY TICKETS · dj_party · rating 6
dnalounge.com · details The Bay Wants Riddim!
Riddim! Above DNA: Nessli. Martaze -b2b- Khold. Forrest
-b2b- Kyn. Nitetide.
time TBA · Texturescape · Hammer Theatre (San Jose) · INFO · art · rating 6
hammertheatre.com · details The Hammer2 Gallery features a rotating display of artwork by local artists and San José State University alumni. This will be the 5th show in the space and brings together the work of nine artists:
Irman Arcibal
Jen Clarke
Nikhil Dev
Leila Ensaniat
Michelle Frey
Lisa Heikka-Huber
Dee Mostofi
Craig Scoffone
Meghna Sharma
Working in a variety of media, the artists invite the viewer into a Texturescape of color, pattern, and thought.
11:00 AM · Bridge Club @ La Selva Beach · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, sports · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join our Bridge Club for friendly games and social fun, open to players of all skill levels.
11:00 AM · CreateAbility Hour · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details This program focuses on fun and creative activities and social opportunities for adults with developmental differences and their caregivers. We will meet on the last Friday of each month on the Felton Community Room.
11:00 AM · Discovery Zone Playgroup · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details A time for free play for children with a participating adult. Arrival and departure times are flexible. This is a drop-in early learning program, where there will be toys for developing and strengthening gross motor skills, as well as providing time for young children to learn socialization skills and for all participants to form friendships.
11:00 AM · Knitting @ Live Oak · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details This is a fun social group. Come for part of the time or stay for the whole event. Other fiber crafts are welcome and encouraged. For more information contact the Librarian Julia Stover (stoverj@santacruzpl.org) or 831-427-7700 ext 7649.
11:30 AM · Preschool Story Time & Craft @ Aptos · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for great stories and a fun craft.
Ages 4-6. Event starts at October 23, 2026 11:30 AM PDT
12:30 PM · Ballots & Books · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Residents can register to vote, drop off completed ballots, obtain replacement ballots and vote using an accessible ballot. Elections staff will be available to answer questions and provide information about voting. Activities for children will give families an opportunity to learn about elections together. Ballots & Books provides convenient access to election services in communities throughout the county.
1:00 PM · Encompass Outreach Worker Office Hours · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details An Encompass Outreach worker will be available on a drop-in basis, 1:00 - 3:00 PM, in the Life Literacies Center at the Downtown Library for anyone with questions regarding connecting to social services, county mental health, addiction recovery options, housing applications, obtaining a PO Box, clearing camping tickets, obtaining a fee-free DMV CA Identification application and more.
1:00 PM · Hand & Foot Card Games · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, sports · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month for the card game, Hand & Foot. Cards and instruction are provided. All levels welcome.
2:00 PM · In-person Tech Help @ Branciforte · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating documents, attaching files, using premium subscription library resources, downloading and streaming content like movies, books, and audiobooks, and more. Please bring any devices you use and have your necessary passwords and library card with you.
3:30 PM · Lego Friday Fun · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Use your imagination and build anything you can dream! Lego and Duplo blocks will be available for children and youth to tinker with, build, explore, and creatively play! No registration necessary.
6:00 PM · Sip & Sketch: Skull Illumination · Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History (Santa Cruz) · art, workshop, community · rating 5
santacruzmuseum.org · details Join our macabre evening with a fantastic night of sipping and sketching skulls using a negative drawing technique on black paper by creating highlights and details with white ink while the black paper becomes the spooky shadows. Recreate familiar animal skulls or perhaps make your own mutant species by combining animal skulls and imaginary details. No...
6:30 PM · Nardia · Biscuits & Blues (Union Square) · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 5
biscuitsandblues.com · details Nardia blends blues, soul and funk with fierce vocals, heartfelt songwriting and magnetic stage presence worldwide Live and loud!!
7:00 PM · Live Music: Rasquache Liberation Front · Sevy's Bar & Kitchen (Aptos) · live_music · rating 5
sevysbarandkitchen.com · details Experience a dynamic performance by Rasquache Liberation Front, showcasing their unique blend of Chicano rock, psychedelic cumbia, son jarocho, and Mexican blues.
7:00 PM · Warriors vs. Grizzlies · Chase Center (Mission Bay) · sports · rating 5
chasecenter.com · details
7:30 PM · Mallar Bhattacharya & Nilan Chaudhuri · Rootstock Arts (Temescal) · live_music, indian_classical · rating 5
viewcy.com · details Join us at RootStock Arts Center for an evening of Hindustani classical music featuring Mallar Bhattacharya on sarode, accompanied by Nilan Chaudhuri on tabla. Mallar is a sarode player of the Maihar Gharana and disciple of his guru Ustad Aashish Khan. Nilan is a Bay Area tabla artist and disciple of his father, renowned tabla maestro Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri .
8:00 PM · MECHANICAL TURK · Club Fox (Redwood City) · live_music, rock · rating 5
eventbrite.com · details Eventbrite - Club Fox presents MECHANICAL TURK - Friday, October 23, 2026 at Club Fox, Redwood City, CA. Find event and ticket information.
8:00 PM · SORAIYA · The Fireside (Alameda) · live_music, rock · rating 5
planetzoop.com · details SORAIYA w/s/g DESOTO REDS + WONDERLAND REJECTS THE FIRESIDE LOUNGE OCT 23RD ALAMEDA, CA 7PM DOORS 8PM SHOW Featuring: SORAIYA, DESOTO REDS, WONDERLAND REJECTS
8:30 PM · CHIEF KEEF · The Midway (Dogpatch) · LAST CHANCE · hiphop_rap, live_music · rating 5
tixr.com · details Influential Chicago drill icon Chief Keef performs live, delivering his groundbreaking catalog of trap anthems. Fans can experience hits that shaped modern hip-hop delivered with raw energy.
9:00 PM · All Systems Live 1 Yr Anniversary · Mothership (Mission) · free | 21+ · dj_party · rating 5
instagram.com · details global club, latincore, house
9:00 PM · Bop-Nite · Kilowatt (Mission) · Free · dj_party · rating 5
link.dice.fm · details DICE protects fans and artists from resellers. Tickets will be securely stored in the app. Bop-Nite: R&B, Oldies, Garage and Rock n' Roll Kilowatt Fri, Oct 23, 9:00 PM Gigs San Francisco Free The price you'll pay. No surprises later. Get tickets Got a code? For discounts or locked tickets Got a code? About FREE ALL WAX DANCE NIGHT UPSTAIRS AT KILOWATT. + JOHNNY MUSIC VIDEO SHOOT AT 11PM This is a 21+ event Presented by Kilowatt.
9:00 PM · First Contact: An Extraterrestrial Disco · Public Works (Mission) · TICKETS · dj_party · rating 5
tixr.com · details A sci-fi-themed disco and dance party inviting guests to dress up and groove to cosmic beats and funk-fueled house.
9:00 PM · Flux Aeterna – Spiñorita · Underground SF (Lower Haight) · $10 – $15 · dj_party · rating 5
undergroundsf.com · details Flux Aeterna is honored to welcome Spiñorita back to the Bay Area. LA-based with SF roots, Spiñorita is a Chicana DJ and promoter who advocates for LA vinyl and underground culture. She was a frequent face of the San Francisco underground scene in the 90’s. She includes aspects of funk, soul, hip-hop, disco, house and latin music into her live sets, mixes, and NTS radio show Casual Play.
9:00 PM · Goldcap, Milado · Madarae (SOMA) · $23-45 | 21+ · dj_party · rating 5
posh.vip · details GOLDCAP (4 Hours Extended Set) at MadaRae San Francisco
9:00 PM · RIOT - THE MACHINE WORLD TOUR · The Midway (Dogpatch) · TICKETS · dj_party · rating 5
tixr.com · details Electronic bass duo RIOT brings their hard-hitting Machine World Tour to The Midway. Expect an intense live audio-visual performance loaded with dubstep, rock hybrid tracks, and explosive drops.
9:00 PM · Rahaan + Alston · Bar Part Time (Mission) · free | 21+ · dj_party · rating 5
instagram.com · details disco, electrohouse
9:00 PM · Riot - The Machine World Tour · 888 Garage (Dogpatch) · $33-37+ | 21+ · dj_party · rating 5
tixr.com · details dubstep, bass music
9:00 PM · THE MIDWAY PRESENTS: LOVRA · The Midway (Dogpatch) · TICKETS · dj_party · rating 5
tixr.com · details Berlin-based DJ and producer LOVRA headlines The Midway with her signature blend of 90s nostalgia, groovy house, and tech house. It promises an upbeat, dancefloor-ready night of electronic music.
9:00 PM · The Velvet Vault · Question Mark Tavern (SOMA) · free | 21+ · dj_party · rating 5
instagram.com · details house
9:30 PM · DJ Roby’s On The Catwalk @robyburgos · The Riptide (Outer Sunset) · dj_party · rating 5
riptidesf.com · details Electro / Ital-Disco / 80s / 90s / Indie / Mashups and more!
10:00 PM · Del Sol & Midtown · Paris 75 (North Beach) · 21+ · dj_party · rating 5
instagram.com · details house
10:00 PM · Nate Rioz & Hypnotique Takeover · Hawthorn (Union Square) · free w/rsvp b4 11pm / $15 | 21+ · dj_party · rating 5
eventbrite.com · details hip-hop, top 40, open format, tech house, afro house
time TBA · DJ Night · Blondie's Bar (Mission) · Free · dj_party · rating 5
blondiesbarsf.com · details DJ entertainment featuring a mix of 1970s and 1980s nostalgia, pop, and hip hop. DJs perform every Friday, Saturday, and Monday night.
time TBA · Disney On Ice · SAP Center (San Jose) · dance, theater · rating 5
sapcenter.com · details Disney On Ice Find Your Hero Buy Tickets Date Oct 22 - 25 , 2026 On Sale On Sale Now Thursday, October 22 7:00 PM Buy Tickets Friday, October 23 7:00 PM Buy Tickets Saturday, October 24 11:00 AM Buy Tickets Saturday, October 24 3:00 PM Buy Tickets Saturday, October 24 7:00 PM Buy Tickets Sunday, October 25 1:00 PM Buy Tickets Sunday, October 25 5:00 PM Buy Tickets More Showings Event Details Unlock your inner hero when Disney On Ice brings your favorite stories to the ice!
time TBA · Gallery Conversations · De Young (Golden Gate Park) · art, workshop · rating 5
famsf.org · details Explore the permanent collection through welcoming, inclusive, and engaging conversations. Join us for a 50-minute conversation about four to six artworks. Connect with each other and with artworks through close looking and discussions. Learn insightful stories and leave with lasting memories! Conversations depart from Wilsey Court at the de Young and the Rotunda at the Legion of Honor.
time TBA · Last Minet, · Caravan Lounge (San Jose) · FREE · live_music, rock · rating 5
s172518151.onlinehome.us · details Catch a live music performance by Last Minet on stage at Caravan Lounge. Gather with local music fans for cold drinks and underground sounds.
time TBA · Mint, Analog Dream, Starbelliedbug · Eli's Mile High (Oakland) · Buy Tickets · live_music, rock · rating 5
elismilehighclub.com · details MINT, ANALOG DREAM, STARBELLIEDBUG Fri, Oct 23 | Eli's Mile High Club Buy Tickets Time & Location Oct 23, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:50 PM Eli's Mile High Club, 3629 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94609, USA About the event 8pm Doors - 9pm Music 21+ Mint On Dividing Lines , the latest release from Mint, the San Francisco indie rockers juxtapose propulsive and danceable rhythms with dreamy, angular guitar hooks and witty lyricism.
time TBA · Sketching in the Galleries · De Young (Golden Gate Park) · art, workshop · rating 5
famsf.org · details Join us for Sketching in the Galleries on select Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm. This free drop-in activity provides all skill levels and ages with a chance to experiment with materials and enjoy the collections from a creative perspective. All materials are provided, including gallery stools.Dates + locations September 26, Gallery 26 October 3, Gallery 25 October 10, Gallery 40 October 24, Gallery 12 October 31, Gallery 21 + 22
12:00 PM · Full menu available - Friday - Pacifica · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Kick off Friday with the full food menu available at Humble Sea Brewing in Pacifica. Enjoy a complete lineup of kitchen dishes paired with fresh craft beer.
4:00 PM · Food Menu available - Tavern - Friday · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Start the weekend right at the Humble Sea Tavern with the food menu available this Friday. Dine on freshly made kitchen offerings alongside a wide selection of draft beers.
7:30 PM · LAURIE KILMARTIN · Punch Line (Financial District) · Buy Tickets · comedy · rating 4
ticketmaster.com · details Veteran stand-up comedian, author, and Emmy-nominated writer Laurie Kilmartin performs her razor-sharp comedy live at Punch Line.
7:30 PM · PHOEBE ROBINSON: FERAL & FIRED UP! · Cobb's Comedy Club (North Beach) · Buy Tickets · comedy · rating 4
ticketmaster.com · details Best-selling author, actress, and 2 Dope Queens co-creator Phoebe Robinson headlines with her new tour, Feral & Fired Up! She delivers a night of candid commentary, cultural critique, and hilarious personal confessions.
8:00 PM · Kellen Erskine · Rooster T. Feathers (Sunnyvale) · $29.50 (plus two-item minimum purchase) · comedy · rating 4 · unconfirmed rooster-t-feathers.seatengine-sites.com · details Stand-up comedy performance by Kellen Erskine (Conan, America's Got Talent, Dry Bar Comedy), featuring Ben Feldman and Nick Scarpino. Must be 21+ with valid ID.
9:45 PM · LAURIE KILMARTIN · Punch Line (Financial District) · Buy Tickets · comedy · rating 4
ticketmaster.com · details Veteran stand-up comedian, author, and Emmy-nominated writer Laurie Kilmartin performs her razor-sharp comedy live at Punch Line.
time TBA · JUST NESH · Tommy T's (Pleasanton) · comedy · rating 4
tommyts-com.seatengine.com · details Comedian Just Nesh takes the stage at Tommy T's for an evening of energetic stand-up comedy and sharp storytelling.
time TBA · KELLY KELLZ · Tommy T's (Pleasanton) · comedy · rating 4
tommyts.com · details Comedian and entertainer Kelly Kellz headlines Tommy T's, delivering high-energy humor and hilarious observations about everyday life.
time TBA · Marlon Wayans · San Jose Improv (San Jose) · BUY NOW · comedy · rating 4
improv.com · details Marlon Wayans biography and upcoming performances at San Jose Improv. Marlon Wayans is an actor, producer, comedian, writer and film director. His films have grossed $1.14 billion in domestic box office and nearly $1.8 billion in global box office. As a stand-up comedian, he is selling out
time TBA · TACO TUESDAY · Tommy T's (Pleasanton) · comedy · rating 4
tommyts-com.seatengine.com · details Tommy T's hosts Taco Tuesday, combining food and drink specials with a live comedy showcase featuring local and touring comics.
5:30 PM · Down Home Blues Duo w/ Joe Blan Jr. · Discretion Brewing (Soquel) · live_music · rating 0 · no longer listed discretionbrewing.com · details Live music, 5:30–7:30pm.
7:00 PM · THE FALL SHOW · Ashby Stage (Berkeley) · theater · rating 0 · no longer listed shotgunplayers.org · details Long-lasting love is marked by both comfort and conflict. In The Fall Show, an elderly couple’s unexpected romance unfolds against a maelstrom of memory and movement. Lovers collide, chaos erupts, and tenderness persists in an intimate examination of love ‘til the very end.
7:30 PM · Dracula · MV Center for the Performing Arts (Mountain View) · Prices vary (Subscriptions available) · rating 0 · no longer listed theatreworks.org · details Steven Dietz's adaptation of the timeless classic seduces with elegance and suspense, turning the legendary vampire tale into a high-octane theatrical ride. Presented by TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.
8:00 PM · Black Magic · Comstock Saloon (North Beach) · live_music · rating 0 · no longer listed comstocksaloon.com · details Live Music
8:00 PM · Gayface with Siobhan Aluvalot · El Rio (Mission) · dj_party · rating 0 · no longer listed tockify.com · details GAYFACE IS BACK
In case you haven't heard... Wednesdays are fun again!
Join us for a set from DJ Siobhan Aluvalot in our front room!
Every third Wednesday
Wednesday, October 28th
8pm - midnight / Front Room
Free / 21+
8:00 PM · Live Music Event · Peacock Lounge (Haight) · Not specified · live_music · rating 0 · no longer listed sfpeacock.org · details Live music performance at Peacock Lounge
9:00 PM · FUPA: Big Bass for Bad B*tches · White Horse Inn (Oakland) · $10 · dj_party, live_music, electronic · rating 0 · no longer listed instagram.com · details Launch party featuring a show by El Mas Jota with bass sets from jcbeeating and inebriatedfelon.
time TBA · Being Human · Exploratorium (Embarcadero) · film · rating 0 · no longer listed exploratorium.edu · details Four short films offer diverse reflections through playful and visually expressive representations of the complexities of being human. Running time: 32 minutes
time TBA · Dream · Yerba Buena Center (SOMA) · art · rating 0 · no longer listed ybca.org · details A public art installation commissioned by YBCA and co-sponsored by San Francisco Public Works.
time TBA · Oh, Mary! · Curran Theatre (Union Square) · theater · rating 0 · no longer listed us.atgtickets.com · details A NEW PLAY BY COLE ESCOLA STARRING SAM PINKLETON
time TBA · Organ Concerts · De Young (Golden Gate Park) · live_music, classical · rating 0 · no longer listed famsf.org · details About the organists Eric Choate is a San Francisco–based conductor, composer, and organist. He is professor of choral and organ music at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and director of music at the Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin. He holds the Fellowship Certificate (FAGO) from the American Guild of Organists, as well as degrees in composition from St. Olaf College and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
time TBA · Peter Stampfel & Will Sprott · Little Hill Lounge (El Cerrito) · live_music, folk · rating 0 · no longer listed littlehillelcerrito.com · details Super fun two person line up with Peter Stampfel and Will Spr...
time TBA · Singer/Songwriter Wednesday · Golden Gate Bandshell (Golden Gate Park) · live_music, folk · rating 0 · no longer listed sfrecpark.org · details Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday...
time TBA · SoMa Mahal Kita (SoMa I Love You) · Yerba Buena Center (SOMA) · art, community · rating 0 · no longer listed ybca.org · details A message of love for the SoMa neighborhood and community, inspired by weaving practices in the Phillipines and the colors of the Filipino flag.
time TBA · THROTTLE TECHNO: DJ STINGRAY · 1015 Folsom (SOMA) · Buy Tickets · dj_party · rating 0 · no longer listed 1015.com · details Thursday, November 19, 2026 THROTTLE TECHNO: DJ Stingray 9:00 PM Upcoming event THROTTLE TECHNO: DJ Stingray . Visit the ticket page for the latest show details. Get tickets ↗ Add to Calendar Download Calendar File (.ics) For Apple Calendar, Outlook and other calendar apps. This is not a ticket. Saved entries don’t update automatically—check this page for schedule changes. End time hasn’t been announced, so the file includes the start time only.
time TBA · The Haunt: A Halloween hangout crafted by artists · Yerba Buena Center (SOMA) · $25 · art, community · rating 0 · no longer listed ybca.org · details The Haunt mixes Halloween tradition, B-movies aesthetics, and SF’s creative undead—for an event that’s part netherworld labyrinth and part laser-lit speakeasy, entirely crafted by human artists.
time TBA · The Locals · Rhythmix (Alameda) · Free · art · rating 0 · no longer listed rhythmix.org · details Expressing themselves in everything from junk to clay, and ceramics to oil paint, 12 artists living or working within 12 miles of Rhythmix present the third installation of The Locals.
Curated by Ginny Parsons, The Locals showcases art created with an eclectic mix of materials and techniques including textured paintings, local landscapes, junk sculptures, sea urchin jewelry, ceramics, an interactive photo installation and more.
time TBA · We Rooted in Flight · Yerba Buena Center (SOMA) · art · rating 0 · no longer listed ybca.org · details A public artwork inviting passerbyers to join in the journey of collective flight