San Francisco Metro: Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · Community & Social · 27 events · data version 20261021-173303
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.
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.
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.
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 · 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 · 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.
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
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 · 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.
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.
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
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.
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.