San Francisco Metro: Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 129 events · data version 20261021-173303
7:00 PM · The Do-Over Music Series · Shapeshifters (Oakland) · Admission: $10 · live_music, experimental · rating 10
bayimproviser.com · details The Do-Over Music Series at Shapeshifters Cinema: John Ivers, Michelle Lee, Suki O'Kane, Lisa Mezzacappa
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.
7:00 PM · Marjorie Keller: Intimate Observer · The Lab (Mission) · film · rating 9
thelab.org · details SCREENING: Turtle (1972); 8mm screened as digital video, color, silent, 3 minutes; exhibition file from the Film-Makers’ Cooperative. She/Va (1973), 8mm screened as digital video, color, silent, 3 minutes; exhibition file from the Film-Makers’ Cooperative. Misconception (1977); Super-8mm screened as digital video, color, sound, 43 minutes; exhibition file from the Film-Makers’ Cooperative.
7:30 PM · Miro Sprague/Karl McComas-Reichl/Dan Schnelle · The Sound Room (Oakland) · live_music, jazz · rating 9
soundroom.org · details What a band!!!! Often they are on the road with BIG names but now this is a showcase of their talent! Miro has been on the road with Karrin Allyson. Karl tours with Jane Monheit, John C Reilly and Anthony Wilson. Dan has toured with all of these musicians. But now we get to focus on THEIR music.
8:00 PM · Thomas Dolby · Guild Theatre (Menlo Park) · community · rating 9
guildtheatre.com · details Thomas Dolby with Halou Thomas Dolby GENRE: Indie Rock Spotify | AppleMusic | YouTube | Website IT STARTS WITH.... An Endless Passion for Music. Perhaps best known for blinding us with science, Thomas Dolby has always blurred the lines between composition and invention. Thomas Morgan Robertson (born 14 October 1958), known by the stage name Thomas Dolby, is an English musician, producer, composer, entrepreneur and teacher.
10:00 AM · Musical Story Time · The Freight & Salvage (Berkeley) · FREE · community · rating 8
berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info · details What began in 2013 as a small musical story time at Berkeley’s Claremont Branch Library has grown into one of the East Bay’s most beloved family traditions. Founded by children’s librarian Michael Kwende (“Mr. Michael”) and retired librarian and guitarist Tim DeWolf, The Story Time Band is now a dynamic ensemble featuring children’s librarian, Juan Castille, library specialist, Donovan Russell, and longtime Berkeley resident and keyboardist Tienne Lee.
7:00 PM · Angie Minkin & Heather Saunders Estes · Bird & Beckett (Glen Park) · literary · rating 8
birdbeckett.com · details Angie Minkin and Heather Saunders Estes both have new poetry collections out: LineageSongs and Crosswinds, respectively. Come hear their poems, and bring one of your own for the open mic to follow.
Michael Koch and Jerry Ferraz are your hosts and m.c.s
No charge to attend or read. Donations appreciated to help us compensate the featured poets.
POETS! Every 1st Thursday, featured readers followed by a community open mic.
7:00 PM · DISCOVER JAZZ: IMPRESSIONS OF JOHN COLTRANE · SFJAZZ Lab (Hayes Valley) · live_music, jazz · rating 8
sfjazz.org · details ABOUT THIS SERIES In celebration of John Coltrane's centennial, Terrence Brewer and a host of musical guests explore myriad aspects of Coltrane’s legacy, from his many artistic collaborations and seminal recordings to his profound spiritual awakening and partnership with his wife, pianist and harpist Alice Coltrane.
7:00 PM · SOLAS · The Freight & Salvage (Berkeley) · $44/$49
(INCLUDES ALL FEES) · live_music, folk · rating 8
secure.thefreight.org · details While the band has seen various lineup changes over the years, the spirit of innovation and reverence for Irish tradition has remained constant. As Solas takes to the road for this milestone tour, they’re joined by a stellar lineup that honors the band’s legacy while lighting the way forward.
7:30 PM · JOSHUA REDMAN QUARTET · SFJAZZ Auditorium (Hayes Valley) · live_music, jazz · rating 8
sfjazz.org · details “One of the 21st century’s finest jazz improvisers” ( The Guardian ), saxophonist and composer Joshua Redman brings back his current quartet with pianist Paul Cornish , bassist Philip Norris , and drummer Nazir Ebo , performing material from his 2025 Blue Note album Words Fall Short — his second for the label and first with this remarkable ensemble of young masters-in-the-making.
5:00 PM · California Symphony: VIP Guest Artist Reception with Cory Tiffin · San Jose CPA (San Jose) · community · rating 7
californiasymphony.org · details California Symphony Donors at the $2,500 and above level are invited to meet clarinetist Cory Tiffin at a reception hosted at the home of longtime symphony supporter and board member Michael Weiner. Tiffin, who performs Copland's Clarinet Concerto in our upcoming FROM TCHAIKOVSKY TO COPLAND concerts, will treat guests to a brief performance. Wine will be provided.
6:00 PM · JAZZ NIGHT · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · live_music, jazz · rating 7
abbottsquaremarket.com · details
7:00 PM · In The Red · Hillside Club (Berkeley) · Buy Tickets · film · rating 7
eventbrite.com · details Struggling and overcoming in one of the wealthiest cities in the country.
7:00 PM · Jules Broussard · Keys Jazz Bistro (North Beach) · Tickets: $35 per show · live_music, jazz · rating 7
keysjazzbistro.com · details Tickets Thursday, November 5, 2026 @ 7pm Get Tickets Louisiana born-and-raised living legend Jules Broussard has been blowing away Bay Area audiences with his double-saxophone serenades and soulful solos for over 60 years. He’s been stage and studio mates with everyone from Alice Coltrane to Van Morrisson to Carlos Santana – it’s often joked that in his 89 years, there’s really no one Jules hasn’t played with.
7:00 PM · Team Dresch · Bottom of the Hill (Potrero Hill) · $ 20 in advance / $25 at the door · live_music, rock · rating 7
bottomofthehill.com · details Thursday November 5 2026
7:00PM doors -- music at 8:00PM
••• ALL AGES
$20 in advance / $25 at the door
$25.31 in advance [20 face value +5.31 service fee]
Team Dresch
Punk rock queercore
The Third Sex
punk queercore
Longstocking
punk queercore
7:30 PM · Cello Department Recital · SF Conservatory of Music (Civic Center) · classical, live_music · rating 7
sfcm.edu · details Departmental Recitals showcase performance departments through its students. Featuring various students and repertoire, and curated by the faculty, performances in this recital highlight SFCM programs and the wide range of study. ProgramFinal program details will be announced upon availability.
7:30 PM · Colleen Green · Ivy Room (Albany) · $20.39 · live_music, rock · rating 7
ivyroom.com · details ivy room presents - genre - indie rock, diy, alternative
7:30 PM · CÓRDOBA · Yoshi's (Oakland) · $25 - $49 · live_music, latin_world, rock · rating 7
yoshis.com · details GENRE-BLENDING SOUND THAT FUSES POP, ROCK, R&B AND LATIN RHYTHMS
7:30 PM · IN YOUR WILDEST DREAMS with Seraph Brass · MV Center for the Performing Arts (Mountain View) · $53 · live_music, classical · rating 7
tickets.mvcpa.com · details San Francisco Brass Band
Thursday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Seraph Brass, now in its 13th season, joins the San Francisco Brass Band for a striking collaboration that combines the excitement and precision of the nation's finest brass chamber musicians with the grandeur of traditional British-Style Brass Band sound.
8:00 PM · AZ CHIKE · Brick and Mortar (Mission) · $29.54 · hiphop_rap, live_music · rating 7
brickandmortarmusic.com · details Event Details Goldenvoice Presents AZ Chike November 5, 2026 8:00 pm PST (Doors: 7:00 pm ) Brick and Mortar Music Hall , 1710 Mission Street , San Francisco, CA ( map ) $29.54 Sold Out + Google Calendar AZ Chike JUST ANNOUNCED Brokencyde, Dot Dot Curve, 9aradox November 17, 2026 44phantom January 23, 2027 Sunshine Benzie December 03, 2026 veggi November 21, 2026 IGNITE + YEAR OF THE COBRA + MARROWER December 17, 2026 Follow us on Instagram Join the Brick & Mortar Newsletter
8:00 PM · DAVE HAUSE & THE MERMAID · Cafe Du Nord (Castro) · live_music, rock · rating 7
cafedunord.com · details
8:00 PM · GREG FREEMAN · The Independent (Divisadero) · BUY TICKETS · live_music, rock · rating 7
theindependentsf.com · details Back to Event List Greg Freeman Trinity Ace Thu, Nov 5 Doors: 7:30 pm | Show: 8:00 pm All Ages Please note - there is a delivery delay set for 2 weeks prior to show. Buy Tickets Share + Google Calendar Related Events FOUR SQUARE VOL. 2 – A HIP-HOP VIDEO GAME LIVE THEATRE EXPERIENCE Aug 14 Buy Tickets Krooked Kings Aug 15 Buy Tickets Artists Greg Freeman Greg Freeman won’t be getting comfortable anytime soon.
8:00 PM · MATT HARTLE AND THE HARTLE GOLD BAND · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · $15 · live_music, rock · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details We are so blessed to live in the Bay Area, the place where the psychedelic revolution took shape, and where so many great bands were centered in the late 60's. The original community of bands included the Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin and Big Brother and the Holding company, Quicksilver Messenger Service, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Country Joe and the Fish, and of course the Good old Grateful Dead.
8:00 PM · MEDICINE ROAD · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE SHOW · live_music, folk · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details MEDICINE ROAD: Leader & songwriter, Paul(a.k.a. Pablo) Eagle from Lacey Washington, uses his Native American roots of storytelling, and mixes it in with the bands music. He calls their brand of music Americana-delic. It's new, original, yet sounds familiar, as if the 60's meshed with the 21st Century!
8:00 PM · Open Screening · ATA (Mission) · film · rating 7
atasite.org · details ATA’s free community film/video show welcomes short format work or (15 min or less) from all genres. An open forum for independent filmmakers to show their work, we hold screenings the first Thursday of the month at 8:00 pm. Entries must be received by 7:00 pm on show night.
Submissions: To submit a digital file, email openscreening@atasite.org. For physical media, label all tapes with name, contact info, title, and length, and mail to: Open Screening, 992 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110.
9:00 PM · Free Funk Glory Jams · The Starry Plough (Berkeley) · Free · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 7
thestarryplough.com · details Live Jam Session
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 · 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 · 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 · RM: Between You and Me · SFMoma (SOMA) · art · rating 7
sflive.art · details RM x SFMOMA: Between You and MeUpcoming ExhibitionOctober 3, 2026–February 7, 2027Member Previews Oct 1–3Floor 7 Curated by RM. See what inspires the voice of a generation. RM x SFMOMA will be the first-ever museum exhibition featuring artworks from the personal co...
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 · SFDanceworks | Season 9 · Z Space (Mission) · dance · rating 7
zspace.org · details SFDanceworks returns to Z Space with a dynamic contemporary dance program bridging modern-dance lineage and bold new choreography. The production brings together acclaimed company dancers, seminal masterworks, and world premieres.
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
time TBA · YC CABARET FALL 2026 · ACT Theater (Union Square) · live_music, theater · rating 7
act-sf.org · details Kicking off our 2026-27 Cabaret Season is our Fall Program "It's a Date!" Music inspired by specific days, months, seasons and moments...in addition to romantic and platonic dates are all up for grabs in this 75-minute showcase filled with laughter, longing and everything in between. Come support these talented musical theater performers from all over the Bay in a cabaret-style show in the Rueff at A.C.T.'s Strand Theater. We look forward to seeing you all there!
1:15 PM · Tour: Maren Hassinger · Pacific Film Archive (Berkeley) · art, workshop · rating 6
bampfa.org · details Senior Curator Anthony Graham offers a tour of Maren Hassinger: Living Moving Growing which he co-curated with Chief Curator Margot Norton. Author of the lead exhibition catalogue essay, Graham will explore the evolution of Hassinger's practice through her material experiments in sculpture, her long-standing engagement with movement and performance, and her work with the moving image.
3:00 PM · Wrenching News Workshop · Pacific Film Archive (Berkeley) · art, workshop · rating 6
bampfa.org · details Participate in the creation of Wrenching News , an artwork featured in Maren Hassinger: Living Moving Growing . Berkeley-based artist Julia Goodman guides participants through the process of twisting and knotting newspapers according to Hassinger’s specifications. The resulting collaborative artwork will be added to the installation, which will grow throughout the course of the exhibition.
5:45 PM · The Crepe Place: Trolley Drops Jug Band · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE · community · rating 6
santacruz.org · details Enjoy a Jug Band Jam hosted by the Trolley Drops Jug Band! It’s fun and it’s free. The songs they play are hokum blues, folk jazz & novelty tunes from […]
6:00 PM · After Dark: Digest This · Exploratorium (Embarcadero) · community · rating 6
exploratorium.edu · details From the first taste to the final flush, trace the history and science behind how we consume food.
6:00 PM · Latin Jazz with Viajo de la Musica · Scopo Divino (Pacific Heights) · live_music, jazz, latin_world · rating 6
scopodivino.com · details Viajó de la Música celebrates Latin Jazz with Saxophonist Renner leads this jazz quartet, featuring educated, creative, and expressive musicians primarily from the East Bay. Viva Bossa Nova!
6:00 PM · The Situational Jazz Band · Asiento (Mission) · live_music, jazz · rating 6
asientosf.com · details An evening of deep grooves, cool tones, and Mission-district swing.
Aaron Doubek-Kraft • trumpet
Bernie Bagshaw • guitar Pete Stanwood • bass Michael Medwid • drums
Muted brass. Hollow-body shimmer. Walking basslines. Cymbals in the low light.
Think smoky 60s club energy meets 70s electric soul textures.
6:30 PM · Sheldon Alexander Funk Jam · Boom Boom Room (Fillmore) · Buy Tickets · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 6
boomboomroom.com · details Emerging from the heart of Oakland’s music scene is Coexist — a mesmerizing cocktail of R&B and Jazz Fusion that doesn’t just touch the soul, but seduces it. Orchestrated by the rhythmic genius of Sheldon Alexander on drums, the ensemble boasts the intoxicating vocals of Veotis Latchison, Miles Blackwell’s alluring bass lines, the fiery embrace of Max Brody’s guitar riffs, and the luscious piano harmony of Caleb Phair.
7:00 PM · ELSINORE · Castro Theater (Castro) · BUY TICKETS · live_music, rock · rating 6
thecastro.com · details By 1989 acclaimed Scottish actor Ian Charleson (a sensational Andrew Scott, All of Us Strangers ), who had career-defining roles in Oscar-winning pictures Chariots of Fire (1981) and Gandhi (1982), yearns for his next great role. For Charleson, a gay man with AIDS, navigating Hollywood and keeping his personal life private is a minefield, and he’s drawn to the idea of revisiting his stage-actor roots.
7:00 PM · Jazz Duo · Bix (North Beach) · Free · live_music, jazz · rating 6
bixrestaurant.com · details Live jazz duo performance at the bar. No cover charge.
7:00 PM · Moby, Azzecca, dj Holographic · Bill Graham Civic (Civic Center) · Buy Tickets · dj_party · rating 6
billgrahamcivic.com · details AZZECCA
DJ HOLOGRAPHIC
7:00 PM · The Secret · Pacific Film Archive (Berkeley) · film · rating 6
bampfa.org · details Loosely based on a real-life double-homicide case, Ann Hui’s grisly debut feature is a key film of the early Hong Kong New Wave. A young couple has been murdered—strung up in the woods—and Lin (Sylvia Chang), a friend of one of the victims, takes it upon herself to investigate. Interviews provide scarce clues, but every tree, alleyway, and red coat suggest something spectral.
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.
8:00 PM · BIG BAD WOLF · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · $7 cover · live_music, rock · rating 6
bigbadrockingwolf.com · details Thursday November 5th Blues based classic rock Starts at 08:00 PM
8:00 PM · Danny L Harle · Great American (Tenderloin) · $41 · live_music, electronic · rating 6
wl.eventim.us · details pc music, synthpop
8:00 PM · Gnarls Barkley, Gallant · Masonic Hall (Nob Hill) · live_music, hiphop_rap, rnb_soul_funk · rating 6
ticketmaster.com · details all ages; no ins/outs
8:00 PM · Goldenvoice Presents The Black Angels · Regency Ballroom (Polk Gulch) · BUY TICKETS · live_music, rock · rating 6
theregencyballroom.com · details Goldenvoice Presents The Black Angels Passover 2026 Tour with GHOSTWOMAN Thursday, November 5 Doors 7:00PM , Show 8:00PM All Ages The Regency Ballroom Buy Tickets Star Seating Event Info If tickets in the accessible section are unavailable, please reach out to the venue for accommodations. Please note, orders in violation of the published ticket limit are subject to cancellation without notice. Ticket prices may fluctuate, at any time, based on demand.
8:00 PM · Marci w/ the booyah! kids · Kilowatt (Mission) · $22.46 · live_music · rating 6
link.dice.fm · details Top track rwm DICE protects fans and artists from resellers. Tickets will be securely stored in the app. Marci w/ the booyah! kids Kilowatt Thu, Nov 5, 8:00 PM Gigs San Francisco $22.46 The price you'll pay. No surprises later. Get tickets Got a code? For discounts or locked tickets Got a code? Top track rwm About When we last heard from Marci aka Marta Cikojevic, she was dancing the pain away on 2022’s Marci.
8:00 PM · Non Plus Temps w/ Pateka · Thee Stork Club (Oakland) · live_music, rock · rating 6
wl.seetickets.us · details Thurs., 11/5/26 Non Plus Temps, Pateka, Murder Murder 8:00pm, $10 adv., $12 door Non Plus Temps (album release) Non Plus Temps are a Bay Area ensemble whose core members you'll also find in fine bands such as Famous Mammals Naked Roommate, & Preening. Tail waggers all, but bunched together here, they spray a hybrid snork like few others. The debut lp, 'Desire Choir' from 2022 was an infectious hopper of left field dub & etcetera that make it difficult to stay still.
8:00 PM · Squirrel Flower, Sour Widows · The Chapel (Mission) · $27.22 · live_music, folk · rating 6
stevelist.com · details all ages
8:30 PM · Clay Street Unit · Moe's Alley (Santa Cruz) · live_music, folk · rating 6
stevelist.com · details w/ Blue Dream
9:00 PM · Karaokiki · El Rio (Mission) · community, dj_party · rating 6
tockify.com · details KARAOKIKI!
Sing your heart out with our incredible rotating hosts DULCE DE LECHE, FRICSO PINK, MOJO & LAMBERT.
FREE. FAB. FUN. FRICK YEAH.
Every Thursday night!
9pm-1AM
No Cover / front room
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karaokikisf/
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 · 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 · 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 · Free First Thursday · Pacific Film Archive (Berkeley) · art · rating 6
bampfa.org · details First Thursdays are a great time to visit BAMPFA! Admission to our galleries is free all day.
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 · Georgia Parker with Tashi T · The Lost Church (North Beach) · live_music, folk · rating 6
thelostchurch.my.salesforce-sites.com · details Western swing musician Georgia Parker joins forces with songwriter Tashi T for an intimate evening of acoustic Americana and vintage tunes. The co-bill features warm vocals, classic melodies, and rich storytelling.
time TBA · Guided Mushroom Foraging · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · workshop · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Begin with a scenic steam train ride to the top of Bear Mountain, then hike your way back into town while learning the core skills of safe mushroom foraging, identification, and fungal ecology. Led by Maya Elson.
time TBA · Holiday Tree Walk · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Get in the holiday spirit by bringing the family to ride the Redwood Forest Steam Train through the wintry redwoods to Bear Mountain. Sip hot cider while greeting Santa Claus. In town, enjoy winter themed activities.
time TBA · How to Train Your Dragon The Musical Jr. · Montgomery Theater (San Jose) · theater · rating 6
sanjose.org · details Children's Musical Theater San Jose (CMT San Jose) presents How to Train Your Dragon Jr., a musical adventure based on the beloved DreamWorks film about finding one's place in the world. The story follows Hiccup, a young Viking who defies his tribe's dragon-slaying traditions when he befriends Toothless, a wounded Night Fury dragon, and discovers that the greatest strength often comes from compassion rather than combat.
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 · 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 · Soul Story Theater Solo Performance · The Marsh SF (Mission) · theater, workshop · rating 6
themarsh.org · details Suraya Keating’s Soul Story Theater Solo Performance Program for Women Class Description Facilitated by Suraya Keating, LMFT, Registered Drama Therapist & Soul Story Coach The Soul Story Theater Solo Performance Program is a 13-week creative journey for women who long to transform meaningful life experiences into an original solo performance.
time TBA · The Billy Joel Legacy · Curran Theatre (Union Square) · Tickets not yet released · live_music, rock · rating 6
us.atgtickets.com · details From the producers of The Simon and Garfunkel Story and The Life and Music of George Michael comes The Billy Joel Legacy: A Tribute Experience – A dynamic celebration of the legendary singer-songwriter’s greatest hits, and the story of the man behind the melodies. This concert experience takes you on a journey through Billy’s legendary career, from his humble beginnings to becoming one of the greatest songwriters and performers of all time.
time TBA · Thursday Night Football! · The Lucky Horseshoe (Bernal Heights) · sports · rating 6
theluckyhorseshoebar.com · details Thursday Night Football! Thu, Oct 22 | The Lucky Horseshoe Join us every week to catch your team's Thursday night game! No Tickets Necessary See other events Time & Location Oct 22, 2026, 5:15 PM – 8:45 PM The Lucky Horseshoe, 453 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA Other dates Thu, Oct 29, 5:15 PM Thu, Nov 05, 5:15 PM Thu, Nov 12, 5:15 PM View all 11 dates Share this event
9:00 AM · LFFA and LJPA Board Meeting · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Combined board meeting for the Libraries Facilities Financing Authority (LFFA) and Library Joint Powers Authority (LJPA).
10:00 AM · A Matter of Balance · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop, community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details An 8-session workshop series for adults over 60, with either a fear of falling or have experienced a fall.
10:30 AM · Knit and Stitch Group @ La Selva Beach · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for a drop-in needlework group every first Thursday at La Selva Beach Branch Library.
10:30 AM · Storytime and Stay & Play @ Downtown · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details For ages 0-5
10:30 AM · Wings Birth Certificate & Notary Services · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Wings provides free birth certificates and notary services for people experiencing homelessness.
11:00 AM · Día de los Muertos Preschool Storytime & Craft · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for a celebration of Día de los Muertos through story, song, and rhymes, followed by a craft!
11:00 AM · Preschool Story Time @ Live Oak · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Songs and Stories
11:00 AM · Tech Talks: Data Privacy Strategies (Apple) · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register to attend online · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Use settings and habits to reduce your data footprint.
12:30 PM · Conversations in Español · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details This club is designed for intermediate-level participants, so if you're just starting out, you might find it a bit challenging at first.
1:00 PM · Housing Matters Drop in Hours & Miracle Messages · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Housing resources and other services for those experiencing homelessness.
2:00 PM · In-person Tech Help @ Boulder Creek · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
2:00 PM · Luck of the Draw · Santa Cruz Art League (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 5
scal.org · details
2:00 PM · Mah Jongg Club · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, sports · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Play Mahjong with fellow enthusiasts! Beginners welcome with weekly Hong Kong Style lessons. Other styles offered too. Tiles provided or bring your own.
2:30 PM · Aging Well In Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · workshop, community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join local aging experts Jane and Gillian from Lumiity Care for a practical, informative presentation designed to help adult children navigate the challenges of aging with greater confidence.
3:00 PM · Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft @ Branciforte · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu.
3:00 PM · Make & Explore @ Felton: Gnomevember! · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Make your own Gnomevember peg doll gnome or fairy! All supplies provided (while supplies last). Free!
3:00 PM · Pokemon @ LOLA · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · sports · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Bring your decks and get ready to play
3:00 PM · R.E.A.D. · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713
4:00 PM · Girls Who Code @ Scotts Valley · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Girls Who Code is a nation-wide organization dedicated to teaching girls not only the language and skills of coding, but about finding their confidence, learning teamwork and the drive to succeed.
5:00 PM · Luck of the Draw · Santa Cruz Art League (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 5
scal.org · details This annual fundraiser features original artwork donated by community artists. Ticket holders participate in an exciting raffle where they get to choose a piece directly from the gallery walls when their name is drawn.
5:00 PM · Wine30 Thursdays · Sevy's Bar & Kitchen (Aptos) · community · rating 5
sevysbarandkitchen.com · details Unwind at Sevy's Bar & Kitchen with Wine30 Thursdays, featuring discounts on select regional wines by the glass. Pair your favorite vintages with delicious modern farmhouse dishes in a relaxed coastal setting.
6:30 PM · Alameda Uke Night · The Fireside (Alameda) · live_music, folk · rating 5
planetzoop.com · details Alameda Uke Night Hosted by Ukulenny First Thursdays Fireside Lounge 6:30p lesson 7p jam 8p open mic 8:30p jam 1453 Webster St. Featuring: Ukulenny
6:30 PM · Trivia On Tap · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · sports · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Test your trivia knowledge with Victor or Brian. We ask 30 questions about a random array of subjects. Who's better at doling out trivia than librarians?
7:00 PM · First Thursday Blues Series · Club Fox (Redwood City) · live_music, live_music · rating 5
eventbrite.com · details Wednesday November 5thFirst Thursday Blues SeriesDANIEL CASTRODoors 6:30PM / Show 7PM
7:30 PM · Women Behind the Camera: Silent Era · The 418 Project (Santa Cruz) · $10 in advance, $15 at the door. · workshop, community · rating 5
the418project.org · details Thurs., November 5th** – 7:30 PM [SMALL THEATER]**
“CONFESSIONS OF A FILM POSTER ADDICT: From Golden Age Completist to Big Paper Film Classics and Women Leaders Behind the Camera” – Illustrated Lecture with film historian & collector Dwight Cleveland
8:00 PM · Downtown First Thursdays After Party · Madarae (SOMA) · Register · dj_party · rating 5
eventbrite.com · details reggaeton, dancehall, latin
8:30 PM · Now That's What I Call 90s Dance Party · The Riptide (Outer Sunset) · dance, live_music, rock · rating 5
riptidesf.com · details Dance to your favorite 90s hits performed by the talented duo that is Scalpel Scalpel!
9:00 PM · Johnny Z and the Camaros · Tupelo (North Beach) · Free · live_music, rock, rnb_soul_funk · rating 5 · unconfirmed offbeatsf.com · details San Francisco cover trio fronted by singer-guitarist Johnny Z delivering classic rock, soul, blues, and country favorites.
time TBA · Don Omar · SAP Center (San Jose) · live_music, latin_world · rating 5
sapcenter.com · details Don Omar The Last King World Tour Buy Tickets Date Nov 5 , 2026 Event Starts 8:00 PM On Sale On Sale Now Thursday, November 5 8:00 PM Buy Tickets
time TBA · Dudes Behind The Foods · Great Star Theater (Chinatown) · Tickets and More Info Here · comedy · rating 5
x1entertainment.com · details Dudes Behind the Foods Live Podcast Tour with Tim Chantarangsu and David So
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 · Late Night Editions: Halloween Eve · De Young (Golden Gate Park) · art, community · rating 5
famsf.org · details Late Night Editions: Halloween Eve rises from the shadows and takes over the legendary de Young in the heart of Golden Gate Park. Wander beneath towering redwoods and through haunting galleries for a night where art, music, and mystery collide under the park’s twilight canopy. Stroll the candlelit galleries while live DJ sets from In Session pulse through the halls. Delight in bites from Off the Grid food trucks, moody cocktails, and immersive photo moments around every corner.
12:00 PM · Food Truck - The Real Taco - Thursday · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details The Real Taco returns this Thursday to dish out freshly prepared tacos and Mexican specialties. Pair your meal with an ice-cold Humble Sea brew.
3:00 PM · Happy Hour - Thursday - Pacifica · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Get an early start on the weekend with Thursday happy hour pricing at the Pacifica taproom. Enjoy discounts on a variety of freshly poured craft beers.
5:00 PM · Happy Hour - Santa Cruz - Thursday · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Celebrate the approaching weekend with Thursday happy hour specials at the Santa Cruz location. Stop by for discounted drafts of your favorite Humble Sea beers.
7:30 PM · JAKE JOHANNSEN · Punch Line (Financial District) · Buy Tickets · comedy · rating 4
ticketmaster.com · details Stand-up veteran and late-night favorite Jake Johannsen brings his signature storytelling and observational wit to Punch Line.
7:30 PM · JIM NORTON: STUPID SMILE · Cobb's Comedy Club (North Beach) · Buy Tickets · comedy · rating 4
ticketmaster.com · details Veteran stand-up comedian, radio personality, and best-selling author Jim Norton headlines Cobb's Comedy Club. He delivers his signature raw, unfiltered, and deeply honest brand of comedy.
8:00 PM · Helen Hong · Rooster T. Feathers (Sunnyvale) · Two-item minimum purchase per person applies · comedy · rating 4 · unconfirmed rooster-t-feathers.seatengine-sites.com · details Stand-up comedy with Helen Hong (NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, Silicon Valley, Never Have I Ever), with Gary Michael Anderson and Angel Castro. Must be 21+ with valid ID.
8:00 PM · Jack Assadourian Jr. · San Jose Improv (San Jose) · BUY NOW · comedy · rating 4
improv.com · details Jack Assadourian Jr. biography and upcoming performances at San Jose Improv. Jack has been seen on the Arsenio Hall show for the NETFLIX IS A JOKE FESTIVAL 2022, Amazon "Laugh After Dark 2022” and the Amazon Documentary "Make America Laugh Again". He was the 2019 finalist on
time TBA · TEE SANDERS · Tommy T's (Pleasanton) · Tickets · comedy · rating 4
tommyts-com.seatengine.com · details Event Description Biography November 05 Tee Sanders Tee Sanders PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING RULES CAREFULLY AS THEY WILL BE ENFORCED WITHOUT EXCEPTION. * PURCHASER'S CREDIT CARD USED FOR PURCHASE AND MATCHING ID REQUIRED TO PICK UP TICKETS AT WILL CALL* * 2 item minimum purchase PER PERSON required (Can be any combination of Food and/or Beverage) * Tickets are Will Call only. No emailed tickets.
time TBA · The Ballpark Back 9™ presented by Zoox · Oracle Park (SOMA) · See website for pricing · sports · rating 4
mlb.com · details The Bay Area’s most unique 9-hole golf course returns to Oracle Park November 4–8. Tee off from iconic locations inside Oracle Park and try to land shots onto greens across the outfield.
6:00 PM · Jefe Meduri PWB Famiglia · Poor House Bistro (San Jose) · live_music · rating 0 · no longer listed poorhousebistro.com · details
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.
8:00 PM · Jug Band Jam · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE SHOW · live_music, folk · rating 0 · no longer listed thecrepeplace.com · details 1134 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062
9:00 PM · Improvisation Workshop · Temescal Arts Center (Temescal) · Free · workshop, experimental, live_music · rating 0 · no longer listed temescalartcenter.org · details Open Workshop and Playground in free improvisation. Spontaneously Assembled Small Groups will collaborate. Bring your instrument, your body, your poetry. Come ready to be surprised. Hosted by Lewis Jordan. Inviting musicians, poets, dancers, to a non-hierarchical setting to improvise together. Spontaneously composing or contributing, can't be on a guest list.
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 · Live Music Night · Blondie's Bar (Mission) · Free · live_music, jazz · rating 0 · no longer listed blondiesbarsf.com · details Live music featuring Jump Jazz, Honky Tonk, Blues, or Swing. No cover charge.
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 · 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 · 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