San Francisco Metro: Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · San Francisco · 147 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)
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 · 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 · 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
9:30 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.
4:00 PM · Tandem Sidecar · Ocean Ale House (Ingleside) · live_music · rating 7
oceanalehouse.com · details American, Pop and Originals
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 · 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.
6:30 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 · 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 · 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.
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 · 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 · “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 · 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 · 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 · 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
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
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 · 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 · 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
7:30 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.
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 · 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
8:30 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · Sanctions are an Act of War · ACT Theater (Union Square) · community · rating 6
eastsideartsalliance.org · details Fri, October 23, 2026
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.
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 · Warriors vs. Grizzlies · Chase Center (Mission Bay) · sports · rating 5
chasecenter.com · details
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 · 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 · 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
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.
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.
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
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 · 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 · 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