San Francisco Metro: Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Community & Social · 22 events · data version 20261021-173303
6:00 PM · NightLife · Cal Academy of Science (Golden Gate Park) · $26.00 · community · rating 7
calacademy.org · details NightLife adult event at the Academy.
time TBA · Salt & Spirit · Z Space (Mission) · community · rating 7
zspace.org · details Presented by Opera Parallèle at Z Space, this operatic world premiere draws inspiration from the enduring musical traditions and nineteenth-century spirituals of the Gullah-Geechee people. Co-created by Victor Ryan Robertson and Brian Staufenbiel, the theatrical experience blends classical, jazz, and spoken word to celebrate cultural resilience and memory.
6:00 PM · After Dark: Glow Opening · Exploratorium (Embarcadero) · art, community · rating 6
exploratorium.edu · details Your favorite winter tradition returns—step into the art and science of light, bask in luminous artworks, play with optical illusions, and more.
9:00 PM · T-Slur Thursday 11/19 · Thee Stork Club (Oakland) · community · rating 6
wl.seetickets.us · details Thee Stork Club presents T-Slur Thursday, a lively community dance party and DJ night spotlighting trans and queer talent.
time TBA · Daytime Members-Only Hours · Exploratorium (Embarcadero) · community · rating 6
exploratorium.edu · details All year long we set aside Sunday mornings for Daytime members—10:00 a.m. to noon is just for you.
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 · Movement for Humans · Joe Goode Annex (Mission) · livestream, workshop, community · rating 6
joegoode.org · details Easeful movement in your home via Zoom, Saturdays mornings
time TBA · Speak Easy: Let's Discuss Social Media · Exploratorium (Embarcadero) · community, workshop · rating 6
exploratorium.edu · details Should kids and young teens be allowed on social media? Discuss the pros and cons with someone else. How does the other side think? And how does bias shape your conversations?
time TBA · Storytime Science for Kids: Halloween · Exploratorium (Embarcadero) · community, workshop, literary · rating 6
exploratorium.edu · details Enjoy a Halloween-themed storybook read-aloud followed by a related activity geared toward children ages 4–8 (and their grown-ups).
time TBA · The Haunt: A Halloween hangout crafted by artists · Yerba Buena Center (SOMA) · $25 · art, community · rating 6
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.
10:30 AM · Storytime and Stay & Play @ Downtown · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · 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.
10:30 AM · Zentangle Club · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop, community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details The Zentangle Method is a fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join Certified Zentangle Teacher Lisa Hoesing for an introductory workshop and monthly meetup.
11:00 AM · Families, Youth and Prevention Subcommittee (JAG) · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Quarterly meeting of Families, Youth and Prevention subcommittee of the Justice and Gender Commission
11:00 AM · Native American Heritage Month Storytime @ Felton · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Today we celebrate Native American Heritage month though stories, songs, rhymes, and lots of fun!
11:00 AM · Preschool Story Time @ Live Oak · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Songs and Stories
12:00 PM · Friends of the Branciforte Library Chapter Meeting · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Support the Branciforte Library by joining the Friends group! We meet monthly to fundraise and advocate for our branch. New members welcome?contact friendsofthebrancifortelibrary@fscpl.org.
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.
3:00 PM · Pokemon @ LOLA · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Bring your decks and get ready to play
4:30 PM · Cognitive Impairment Caregiver Support Group · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details A supportive space where family care-partners tending for a loved one with a cognitive impairment can connect, share experiences, and find support.
6:00 PM · AI Discussion Meetup · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details How are you using generative AI?
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.