San Francisco Metro: Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 63 events · data version 20261021-173303
7:00 PM · Kim Shuck Poetry Reading · Bird & Beckett (Glen Park) · literary · rating 8
birdbeckett.com · details Readings by Kim Shuck from three new books:
November Dance Shirt: a new collection of Kim’s poems written in November 2023.
American Indian Stories by Zitkala-Ša, re-release, with an intro and new essay by Kim. More on Zitkala-Ša here (Wikipedia).
This Music: Record of a Poet Becoming, Janice Gould’s last and posthumous book which Kim helped to edit. This reading will include poems, prose poems and prose written by Indigenous women from the early 20th century through the present day.
7:00 PM · Las Migas · The Freight & Salvage (Berkeley) · $44/$49
(INCLUDES ALL FEES) · live_music, latin_world · rating 8
secure.thefreight.org · details In the spring of 2025, Las Migas released Flamencas , a tribute to the essence and purity of flamenco. In this work, the band evolves its sound toward a more contemporary expression, wrapped in a powerful visual identity already showcased in the video for “Celos,” directed by renowned fashion photographer Javier Biosca. The recording won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Flamenco Album.
12:00 PM · DAVID DONDERO, DAN POTTHAST, HOD HULPHERS · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · $10 · live_music, folk · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details Dondero began writing songs in the late 80’s while at Clemson University. Initially a drummer and lyricist, he formed Sunbrain in 1991. A post-punk indie rock quartet heavily influenced by Donovan and Fugazi. Sunbrain was signed by Grass Records and they recorded 3 albums. When the group disbanded he went on to play drums for the folk punk band, This Bike is a Pipe Bomb. After 2 years he left the band in 1998 and began his solo career.
6:00 PM · SALSA SOCIAL DANCE · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · Free · dance, community · rating 7
abbottsquaremarket.com · details Spice up your Tuesdays! Join us every Tuesday night from 7–10pm at Abbott Square Market for a sizzling social dance party! Move to the rhythms of salsa, cumbia, merengue, and bachata in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s the perfect midweek vibe. All levels welcome—just bring your energy and your dancing shoes!
7:00 PM · Warp / Dinner Date / Crosswords · Bottom of the Hill (Potrero Hill) · $15 · live_music, rock, folk · rating 7
bottomofthehill.com · details alternative punk thrash, garagerock folk punk pop, xxx
7:30 PM · BRIAN CULBERTSON · Yoshi's (Oakland) · $89 - $139 · live_music, jazz, rnb_soul_funk · rating 7
yoshis.com · details Funk. Jazz. Fusion. Culbertson. BRIAN CULBERTSON November 17, 2026 Doors: 7:00PM / Show: 7:30PM Sold Out $89 - $139 November 18, 2026 Doors: 7:00PM / Show: 7:30PM Sold Out $89 - $139 November 19, 2026 Doors: 7:00PM / Show: 7:30PM Sold Out $89 - $139 Over the course of crafting a 29-album catalog and architecting 40 Billboard #1 singles as a keyboardist, songwriter, and producer, Brian Culbertson has charted his own unique course in music. Label him jazz, and he makes a funk record.
7:30 PM · Chamber Music Tuesday · SF Conservatory of Music (Civic Center) · live_music, classical · rating 7
sfcm.edu · details
8:00 PM · JAMMY BUFFET · Cafe Du Nord (Castro) · live_music, rock · rating 7
cafedunord.com · details
8:00 PM · Open Mic · The Starry Plough (Berkeley) · Free · community, live_music · rating 7
thestarryplough.com · details 7:30PM signups, 8PM show
8:00 PM · SILVERADA · The Independent (Divisadero) · BUY TICKETS · live_music · rating 7
theindependentsf.com · details Back to Event List Silverada Emily Nenni Tue, Nov 17 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 The Tear Garden (The Legendary Pink Dots & cEvin Key) Sep 15 Buy Tickets Mustard Service Sep 17 Buy Tickets Artists Silverada Mike Harmeier was still in his early 20s when he formed the band now known as Silverada.
8:00 PM · Shirley’s Gig · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE · live_music, jazz · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details Shirley's Gig plays an eclectic blend of vintage jazz from the 1920s to modern era songs. Dave Egan and Patti Maxine sing and play swinging tunes with an incredible line up of local favorites: Bill Bosch on bass, Bob Basa on guitar, and Paul Tarantino on clarinet and sax. Patti Maxine takes the
8:00 PM · Thundercat · Fox Theatre OAK (Oakland) · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 7
thefoxoakland.com · details Born Stephen Bruner in Los Angeles, Thundercat came up in a lineage that prized musicianship and discipline. His father was a drummer; his brother, Ronald Bruner Jr., has gone on to play with everyone from Kamasi Washington to Snoop Dogg. Before Thundercat ever sang about love, lust or loneliness, he learned how to listen, how to sit inside rhythm, how to respect silence, and how to play with intention.
time TBA · COVENANT · Berkeley Rep (Berkeley) · theater · rating 7
berkeleyrep.org · details In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley.
time TBA · JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN · ACT Theater (Union Square) · theater · rating 7
act-sf.org · details "After having productions of John Proctor is the Villain in Washington, D.C., Boston, in colleges across the country, and on Broadway, I am over the moon to now bring my play to the West Coast,” said Belflower. “Having three of this country’s biggest and best theatres team up for this brand new production is already a dream come true.
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 San Francisco Playhouse. A beloved puppet 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 · 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
4:30 PM · Rachel Willis-Sørensen Masterclass · Bing Hall (Stanford) · workshop, classical · rating 6
live.stanford.edu · details Presented by Stanford Live - Drs. Ben and A. Jess Shenson Recital Series at Stanford University - Open to Public
Vocal
5:00 PM · Taco Tuesday! · Asiento (Mission) · $1 · community · rating 6
asientosf.com · details We’ve got a great special for Taco Tuesday. Chicken, carnitas or vegan (Shrimp add $1) tacos
2 tacos and a classic margarita $15,
2 tacos and a modelo/tecate for $12.
We will also have a very special taco each week that’s not part of the weekly special but will be super delicious and worth the splurge. Usually 2 for $12 or 13 depending on the ingredients.
6:30 PM · Poetry Out Loud County Competition · Bookshop Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz) · literary · rating 6
bookshopsantacruz.com · details Poetry Out Loud County Competition Poetry Out Loud is a nation-wide program, originally created by the National Endowment for the Arts, that encourages high school students to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance, culminating at the national finals. Students compete for awards, scholarships, and prizes. The Santa Cruz County Competition is Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 6:30-8:00 pm at Bookshop Santa Cruz.
7:00 PM · Armored Saint, Metal Church, Livkill · Great American (Tenderloin) · $35/$40 · live_music, rock · rating 6
stevelist.com · details all ages; mosh pit warning
7:00 PM · Soft Vein + Topographies + Still Ruins · DNA Lounge (SOMA) · $20 pre / $28 | All ages · live_music, rock · rating 6
dnalounge.com · details darkwave, synthwave, synthpop
7:30 PM · Boynextdoor · The Warfield (Mid-Market) · Coming Soon · live_music, electronic · rating 6
thewarfieldtheatre.com · details Consisting of members SUNGHO, RIWOO, JAEHYUN, TAESAN, LEEHAN and WOONHAK, BOYNEXTDOOR are the first boy group to debut under KOZ ENTERTAINMENT, founded by artist-producer ZICO. Living up to their name as K-pop’s authentic new wave, the group turns everyday experiences into honest, relatable songs that connect across generations. Their 1st EP WHY.. (September 2023) saw the group make a strong entrance, landing on the Billboard 200 and topping the Billboard Emerging Artists Chart.
7:30 PM · John Caroll Kirby · Kuumbwa Jazz Center (Santa Cruz) · live_music, jazz · rating 6
stevelist.com · details all ages
7:30 PM · Straight No Chaser · Palace of Fine Arts (Marina) · Specific ticket price not shown in the accessible listing. · live_music · rating 6 · unconfirmed palaceoffinearts.org · details The chart-topping modern a cappella ensemble Straight No Chaser brings their harmony-rich live show to San Francisco.
8:00 PM · Feral Dream, Sapirwhorf · Thee Stork Club (Oakland) · $12/$15 · live_music, rock · rating 6
wl.seetickets.us · details Tues., 11/17/26 Feral Dream, Sapirwhorf 8pm, $12 adv., $15 door Feral Dream Psychedelic doom-ska band based in Oakland, https://www.instagram.com/feraldreamband/ Sapirwhorf debut show!
8:00 PM · NinaJirachi, Mgna Crrta · Regency Ballroom (Polk Gulch) · BUY TICKETS · dj_party · rating 6
theregencyballroom.com · details I Love My Computer And It Loves Me Tour — with MGNA Crrrta
8:00 PM · Son Volt, Kelly Willis · August Hall (Union Square) · $39.80 · live_music, folk · rating 6
stevelist.com · details 5+
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 · Carson Olshansky: Buddy · The Lost Church (North Beach) · comedy · rating 6
thelostchurch.my.salesforce-sites.com · details Comedian Carson Olshansky presents their solo stand-up hour exploring gender, identity, and social anxiety. The performance blends frank personal anecdotes with delightfully self-deprecating laughs.
time TBA · Fall Arcade Specials · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) · $24.95 · sports · 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 · Fiddler on the Roof – Opera San José · California Theatre (San Jose) · theater, classical · rating 6
sanjose.org · details Tradition meets revolution in Opera San José’s new production of Fiddler on the Roof. In a vibrant Jewish shtetl on the eve of upheaval, Tevye, the enduring dairyman, grapples with his daughters’ dreams of love while clinging to the customs that provide his world’s structural integrity.
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 · The Who’s Tommy – Broadway San Jose · San Jose CPA (San Jose) · theater · rating 6
sanjose.org · details | Performances: Nov. 17-22 |
In 1969, The Who created a rock opera that changed the course of music history. And now, it’s back in a dazzling all-new production that feels more relevant than ever.…
9:00 AM · Mobile Health Clinic · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Dignity Mobile Wellness Clinic provides evaluations, screenings, and treatment and connects you to services that support physical and mental health on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays. Hrs: 9-12 & 1-3. Bilingual.
10:00 AM · Backgammon @ the Library · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · sports, community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us Tuesdays at Aptos Library to learn, play, and compete in Backgammon! All skill levels welcome - enjoy strategy, fun, and friendly competition in a relaxed social setting.
10:00 AM · In-person Tech Help @ La Selva Beach · 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!
10:30 AM · Baby Time and Stay & Play · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Baby Story Time is a sweet introduction to stories, songs, rhymes, and lap play, thoughtfully designed to nurture early literacy and bonding.
11:00 AM · 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · workshop, community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Know the Signs of Alzheimer's. Learn the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer's, recognize warning signs, understand early diagnosis, and explore available resources and next steps.
11:00 AM · Toddler Time @ Live Oak · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Puppets, Songs and toys, Oh My!
11:30 AM · Volunteer Housing Navigators · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Housing navigation services for people experiencing homelessness.
1:00 PM · Housing Matters Drop In Hours @ Felton · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details A Housing Matters Outreach Specialist is available every Tuesday to support people experiencing homelessness and help connect them to resources, navigate housing options, and sign up for benefits.
3:00 PM · Make & Explore @ Scotts Valley · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop, community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Scotts Valley Branch Library! .
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. R.E.A.D. ofrece instrucción individual de comprensión lectora para los grados 1 a 12.
3:00 PM · Tales to Tails at Felton · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Practice reading to a certified therapy dog! Registration is required.
3:30 PM · Aptos Youth Chess Club @ Aptos · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · sports, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Aptos Youth Chess Club. Open to players ages 6 to 18 with knowledge of basic rules (how the pieces move). Instructor is Chess Master Dana Mackenzie.
3:30 PM · Picture Bingo with Shared Adventures · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details This Bingo program for people with special abilities (disabilities) is adaptable to all because it uses pictures!
6:00 PM · Neighbors for Neighbors · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for Neighbors for Neighbors: Belonging Builds Community, presented by Housing Matters in partnership with Santa Cruz Public Libraries.
6:30 PM · The West Coast Blues Revue · Biscuits & Blues (Union Square) · $15 · live_music, rock · rating 5
biscuitsandblues.com · details A rotating crew of the Bay Area’s finest, led by Hal Petcher, tears through gritty, soulful blues every Tuesday. Fifteen dollars, one intimate room, and a lineup that changes every week.
8:30 PM · Eileen's Punk Rock and Schlock Karaoke · The Riptide (Outer Sunset) · dj_party · rating 5
riptidesf.com · details
time TBA · Dark Kabaret · Great Star Theater (Chinatown) · comedy, live_music · rating 5
darkkabaret23.eventbrite.com · details Discover something new. Dark Kabaret is San Francisco's premiere showcase for the world's finest variety artists. It's a decadent evening at the sweet nexus of magic, comedy, music, and erotic entertainment. Anything can happen!
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.
7:30 PM · ALVIN KUAI · Punch Line (Financial District) · Buy Tickets · comedy · rating 4
ticketmaster.com · details New York-based stand-up comedian Alvin Kuai visits the Punch Line with his clever observations and engaging crowd work. A regular at top clubs across the country, Kuai delivers a sharp and entertaining live comedy set.
8:00 PM · The Goddamn Gallows · Moe's Alley (Santa Cruz) · live_music, rock · rating 0 · no longer listed moesalley.com · details w/ King Sickabilly
9:00 PM · DJ Purple Karaoke · Tupelo (North Beach) · dj_party · rating 0 · no longer listed tupelosf.com · details DJ Purple is BACK! Since COVID imploded our world, we have gotten more calls wondering when Karaoke w/ DJ Purple was returning than anything else, and we sell a lot of ribs! Go get your vaccination shots, drink some tea with honey, and belt out your best songs with your friends. Fog machine standard.
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 · Joyful Raven: Tactical Frivolity · The Marsh Berk (Berkeley) · theater · rating 0 · no longer listed themarsh.org · details Joyful Raven’s Tactical Frivolity – How to Save the World in a Unitard Berkeley Theater Nov 6 – Dec 5, 2026 Friday at 7:30 pm, Saturday at 8pm Written & Performed by Joyful Raven Directed and Developed by Jael Weisma n Ticket Information Tickets: $25 – $35 General Seating | $50 & $100 Reserved Seating 60 min | No Intermission | Ages 13+ (Please do not bring infants to the show) Online ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance.
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 · Paul Sussman's Did She Really Say "Tantrum Yoga?" · The Marsh SF (Mission) · theater · rating 0 · no longer listed sflive.art · details Paul Sussman's latest creation tosses us into the center of the swirl, and offers us lifelines to laugh, to cry, to hope, and to act. Written & Performed by Paul Sussman, Directed by David Ford.