San Francisco Metro: Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 138 events · data version 20261021-173303
7:30 PM · The Complete Philip Glass Piano Etudes · Cal Performances (Berkeley) · Subscribe May 5 · live_music, classical · rating 10
secure.calperformances.org · details The Complete Philip Glass Piano Etudes Item details Date November 20, 2026 7:30PM Additional Details Read More Hide A marathon tribute to Philip Glass' 90th! 10 pianists perform all 20 Glass Piano Etudes—“portals into Glass’ world” ( New York Times ). Learn More UCB STUDENTS: All UC Berkeley Student tickets require authentication with your current UC Berkeley student ID. Until you authenticate, you will not see your 50% off discounted ticket price. Tickets are limited to one per student.
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 · Neuroscience for Drummers · Guild Theatre (Menlo Park) · workshop, live_music · rating 9
guildtheatre.com · details Sing for Science Presents: Neuroscience for Drummers featuring Fred Armisen & Dr. David Eagleman Are drummers’ brains actually wired differently? Join Sing for Science for an extraordinary evening of comedy, music, and brain science featuring legendary comedian/musician Fred Armisen and renowned Stanford neuroscientist Dr. David Eagleman.
7:30 PM · Angela LaFlamme: Wild Women of the Blues · The Sound Room (Oakland) · live_music, jazz · rating 9
soundroom.org · details Angela LaFlamme's Wild Women of The Blues is an evocative musical tribute that brings to life the stories and songs of legendary blues and jazz artists. With a voice that channels the raw emotion of Etta James, the soulful depth of Billie Holiday, and the powerful presence of Big Mama Thornton, LaFlamme offers a captivating performance that honors these trailblazing women.
7:30 PM · Paul Dresher Ensemble: Kreasi: Zimmermann, Viegut & Dayu Mang · Dresher Ensemble Studio (Oakland) · live_music, experimental, latin_world · rating 9
dresherensemble.org · details Eva-Maria (piano), Graham (percussion), Dayu Mang (gamelan), and guests present musical creations from the international gamelan community.
KREASI KONTEMPORER (contemporary creation) will feature an eclectic array of solo and chamber music, from dense, notated contemporary solos to free explorations, all drawn from prominent composers, performers, and practitioners on the global gamelan scene. Piano, percussion, gamelan, and vocals will be highlighted throughout the evening.
7:00 PM · BRITTANY DAVIS · SFJAZZ Lab (Hayes Valley) · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 8
sfjazz.org · details A powerhouse performer blessed with a voice made of pure soul, Seattle-based singer, composer, and keyboardist Brittany Davis brings their deeply felt songs blending jazz, R&B, and hard-grooving funk. Raised in Kansas City, Davis developed into a commanding vocalist, pianist, producer, and songwriter whose work is rooted in vulnerability, social consciousness, and deep musical intuition.
7:30 PM · DJANGO FESTIVAL ALLSTARS · SFJAZZ Auditorium (Hayes Valley) · live_music, jazz · rating 8
sfjazz.org · details Pioneering Romani jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt lamented that he might be neglected by history, but today the ebulliently swinging “jazz manouche” sound he created with French violinist Stéphane Grappelli is more pervasive than ever. For this very special night, the leading purveyors of the style, the Django Festival Allstars , return to the Miner stage for a magical evening of hot jazz.
7:30 PM · Scott Foster Combo · Bird & Beckett (Glen Park) · $20 · live_music, jazz · rating 8
birdbeckett.com · details Guitarist Scott Foster performs with an ever evolving cast of collaborators on the 3rd Friday of every month.
$20 cover charge; byob
Students $10
For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
7:30 PM · Symphonic Chorus & Peninsula Symphony · Bing Hall (Stanford) · $32 – $37 · live_music, classical · rating 8
events.stanford.edu · details The Stanford Symphonic Chorus, under the direction of Stephen M. Sano, presents their 2026 Fall Concert program from the main stage of Bing Concert Hall with the Stanford Chamber Chorale and the Peninsula Symphony Orchestra conducted by Mitchell Sardou Klein.
Program
Ralph Vaughan Williams – Toward the Unknown RegionWilliam Walton – Crown ImperialAnna Clyne – This MomentRalph Vaughan Williams – Serenade to MusicEdward Elgar – Cockaigne Overture
Admission Information
Tickets available soon!
8:00 PM · Haley Heynderickx · The Freight & Salvage (Berkeley) · $44/$49 · live_music, folk · rating 8
secure.thefreight.org · details CO-PRESENTED WITH (((IfolkYEAH! )))
6:00 PM · AUGUST SUN · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · live_music, rock · rating 7
abbottsquaremarket.com · details August Sun is an original rock n' roll band born in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California.
7:00 PM · Herak/Bulatkin: Elysium · Black Cat (Tenderloin) · Tickets: $20 , $30, $40 , $50 , $60 · live_music, jazz · rating 7
blackcatsf.turntabletickets.com · details Cinematic European jazz where Slavic folk, Balkan rhythm, impressionist color, electronics, and modern improvisation meet.
Vibraphonist Miro Herak and pianist Daniel Bulatkin bring their acclaimed Elysium project to Black Cat, joined by visionary saxophonist David Binney.
7:00 PM · Tannery World Dance: Roots! · Colligan Theater (Santa Cruz) · dance · rating 7
calendar.google.com · details Presented by the Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center, this vibrant performance celebrates the rich heritage and artistic traditions of the African diaspora. Audiences are treated to an expressive showcase that bridges traditional cultural roots with contemporary dance, music, and storytelling.
7:30 PM · Earthless · Bottom of the Hill (Potrero Hill) · $ 25 in advance / $30 at the door · live_music, rock · rating 7
bottomofthehill.com · details Friday November 20 2026
7:30PM doors -- music at 8:30PM
••• 21 AND OVER
$25 in advance / $30 at the door
$30.81 in advance [25 face value +5.81 service fee]
Earthless
Psychedelic rock, stoner metal
Terry Gross
experimental, jam, psychedelic
Carlton Melton
psychedelia, stoner metal, krautrock
Sasquatch Borracho
spinning the platters
7:30 PM · Pretty Lights · Fox Theatre OAK (Oakland) · $110+ | 18+ · live_music, electronic · rating 7
thefoxoakland.com · details Three Nights! Soundship Space Bus Tour An Evening With
7:30 PM · SFCM Opera Presents Puccini's Suor Angelica · SF Conservatory of Music (Civic Center) · live_music, classical, theater · rating 7
sfcm.edu · details
7:30 PM · The 1940s Radio Hour · City Lights Theater (San Jose) · Single tickets go on sale June 1 · theater · rating 7
cltc.org · details Strike up the band with a hilarious, nostalgic holiday show!
8:00 PM · M.D.C., Fang & Friends · Ivy Room (Albany) · TICKETS · live_music, rock · rating 7
ivyroom.com · details Hardcore punk pioneers MDC and Bay Area legends Fang co-headline a night of aggressive, politically charged punk rock at the Ivy Room. Local support acts Grizzled and Fast Friends will kick off the high-energy show.
8:00 PM · THE SURF CREEPS, THE TINGLERZ , LOST PUPPY FOREVER · Hotel Utah (SOMA) · 21+, $12.00 · live_music, rock · rating 7
wl.seetickets.us · details A Night of Surf, Psychobilly, and Punk
9:00 PM · @NICKCHEO THE *TOUR* THE *MOVIE* · The Independent (Divisadero) · BUY TICKETS · film · rating 7
theindependentsf.com · details Back to Event List In the Round! @NICKCHEO the *TOUR* the *MOVIE* Fri, Nov 20 Doors: 8:30 pm | Show: 9:00 pm 18 and up 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 @NICKCHEO Nicholas Cheong, know as @nickcheo, was born on January 19, 2003, to Malaysian immigrants Kim and TJ Cheong.
9:30 PM · Herak/Bulatkin: Elysium · Black Cat (Tenderloin) · Tickets: $20 , $30, $40 , $50 , $60 · live_music, jazz · rating 7
blackcatsf.turntabletickets.com · details Cinematic European jazz where Slavic folk, Balkan rhythm, impressionist color, electronics, and modern improvisation meet.
Vibraphonist Miro Herak and pianist Daniel Bulatkin bring their acclaimed Elysium project to Black Cat, joined by visionary saxophonist David Binney.
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 · EVA NOBLEZADA & REEVE CARNEY · ACT Theater (Union Square) · theater · rating 7
act-sf.org · details A.C.T. and Feinstein’s at the Nikko invite you to the Strand Theater for the exclusive Bay Area concert appearance by internationally acclaimed Broadway / West End stars (and husband and wife super-couple), Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney . The stars of Hadestown , The Great Gatsby , and Cabaret come to San Francisco for three performances only in this all-new concert event.
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 · Oakland Symphony: In Eternal Hands · Paramount Theatre (Oakland) · live_music, classical · rating 7
oaklandsymphony.org · details Email * Name First Last Address Street Address City Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South…
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 · 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.
time TBA · Silver Shores · The Starry Plough (Berkeley) · live_music, rock · rating 7
thestarryplough.com · details
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
4:00 PM · Harakiri · Pacific Film Archive (Berkeley) · film · rating 6
bampfa.org · details Tatsuya Nakadai is a penniless samurai who asks a wealthy clan's permission to commit ritual suicide—though that’s not the only killing on his mind. “Probably the best samurai film ever made” (Washington Post).
5:00 PM · Apertivo w/ DJs Alec De Reizes & Empress · Asiento (Mission) · dj_party · rating 6
asientosf.com · details Join us happy hour every 1st and 3rd Fridays and enjoy good company and chill sounds.
5pm-8 or 9pm depending on the Friday and the events after happy hour
DJs Alex De Reizes (Pink Mammoth) and Empress (Dual Citizen) along with special guests
6:00 PM · Олександр Пономарьов · Oshman Family JCC (Palo Alto) · From $60.54 · live_music, community · rating 6
eventbrite.com · details Зібрані кошти будуть спрямовані на оплату медичних рахунків пораненим військовим Украіни, також на утримання 2х реабілітаційних центрів Next Step Ukraine (35,000 омісячний бюджет) та на облаштування операційного блоку в КиЇвському Військовому Шпиталі.
7:00 PM · Devolution · DNA Lounge (SOMA) · $15/$21 · live_music, rock · rating 6
stevelist.com · details all ages
7:30 PM · Alonzo King LINES Ballet and Appalachian Spring · Davies Symphony Hall (Civic Center) · LEARN MORE · live_music, classical, dance · rating 6
sfsymphony.org · details Overview Choreographer Alonzo King and LINES Ballet’s regular collaborations with the San Francisco Symphony feel both like a homecoming and an evolution of a shared artistic language. In reimagining the expansive Americana of Copland’s Appalachian Spring and the evocative, impressionistic textures of Debussy’s Prelude to The Afternoon of a Faun , King and LINES Ballet invite us to explore how movement and sound breathe together in real time.
7:30 PM · Anthony Jeselnik: Wrath of Man · Masonic Hall (Nob Hill) · comedy · rating 6
ticketmaster.com · details Celebrated stand-up comedian Anthony Jeselnik performs live, delivering his trademark dark humor, sharp wit, and unexpected punchlines on his Wrath of Man tour.
7:30 PM · CineSpin: He Who Gets Slapped · Pacific Film Archive (Berkeley) · film, jazz, live_music · rating 6
bampfa.org · details Join us for CineSpin, the BAMPFA Student Committee’s annual event featuring terrific UC Berkeley student musicians providing original live accompaniment to great movies. This year the Berkeley Nu Jazz Collective will accompany Victor Sjöström’s He Who Gets Slapped, starring Lon Chaney.
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 · The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles · Palace of Fine Arts (Marina) · live_music, rock · rating 6 · unconfirmed palaceoffinearts.org · details Beatles tribute concert by The Fab Four celebrating the soundtrack of A Hard Day's Night and greatest hits across eras.
8:00 PM · Danna · Castro Theater (Castro) · $48.60 · live_music · rating 6
thecastro.com · details all ages; no ins/outs
8:00 PM · Eivor · August Hall (Union Square) · $39.80 · live_music, folk · rating 6
stevelist.com · details 5+
8:00 PM · Hemmed Up · Winters (Pacifica) · free · live_music, rock · rating 6
stevelist.com · details 21+
8:00 PM · Hug, Noah Georgeson · Bimbos 365 (North Beach) · $71.59 · live_music, folk · rating 6
bimbos365club.com · details Another Planet presents a fully seated performance of HUG featuring Gyan Riley, Devendra Banhart, and Noah Georgeson. 21 and up. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
8:00 PM · JOHN MICHAEL BAND · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · $7 cover · live_music, rock, rnb_soul_funk · rating 6
johnmichaelband.com · details Friday November 20th Rock, funk, soul and blues Starts at 08:00 PM
8:00 PM · Jayski And The Dawn · Great American (Tenderloin) · $34.50 · live_music, jazz · rating 6
stevelist.com · details all ages; $69 seated
8:00 PM · Layton Giordani · Regency Ballroom (Polk Gulch) · $49-54 | 18+ · dj_party · rating 6
axs.com · details By 2024 and into 2025, Giordani emerged as one of the most influential names in the house and techno scene, dominating charts and streaming platforms with tracks like ‘Last Night’ with Anyma which rocketed to #1 overall on Beatport and surpassed 100,000 daily streams on Spotify at its peak. In addition, ‘PATT (Party All The Time)’ with Adam Beyer and Green Velvet, ‘Act Of God’ (nearing 3MM streams) and a monster remix of John Summit’s ‘Focus’ all topped the streaming charts.
8:00 PM · Powerhouse & Primitive Heads · Thee Stork Club (Oakland) · $12/$15 · live_music, rock · rating 6
wl.seetickets.us · details Oakland hardcore stalwarts Powerhouse bring fast-paced riffs and high-intensity energy to Thee Stork Club.
8:00 PM · The Mountain Goats · The Fillmore (Fillmore) · $71 · live_music, rock · rating 6
sflive.art · details all ages; no ins/outs
9:00 PM · Bayonne · Brick and Mortar (Mission) · $29.64 · live_music, electronic · rating 6
stevelist.com · details all ages; under 21 plus $5; under 21 must pay more
9:00 PM · Charity Kiss, Piss Pony, Cold Water Law Firm · The Jury Room (Santa Cruz) · $10 · live_music, rock · rating 6
stevelist.com · details 21+
9:00 PM · Dev Lemons · Cornerstone (Berkeley) · live_music · rating 6
stevelist.com · details all ages
9:00 PM · Natural Child · Rickshaw Stop (Hayes Valley) · $25/$30 · live_music, rock · rating 6
wl.seetickets.us · details Natural Child headlines a multi-band lineup including Buzzed Lightbeer and Milk For The Angry at the Ivy Room.
10:00 PM · Joa, Moheato, Adam Star · Halcyon (SOMA) · From$12 · dj_party · rating 6
link.dice.fm · details progressive house, melodic techno, tech house
10:00 PM · Marsolo · The Monarch (SOMA) · Buy Ticket · dj_party · rating 6
eventbrite.com · details Marsolo (Marijn van Vliet) is a rapidly rising Dutch house DJ and producer from Utrecht.
time TBA · After Dark Thursday Nights · Exploratorium (Embarcadero) · community · rating 6
exploratorium.edu · details No kids allowed—but you can still act like one.
time TBA · Being Human · Exploratorium (Embarcadero) · film · rating 6
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 · 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 · Candlelight Concerts · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) · live_music, classical · rating 6
feverup.com · details Candlelight Concerts in The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center October 2026-February 2027* Enjoy a concert by Listeso String Quartet illuminated by candlelight! *Dates and times vary. More Info
time TBA · Cognitive Divine · The Marsh SF (Mission) · theater · rating 6
themarsh.org · details Janet Thornburg’s Cognitive Divine San Francisco Studio Nov 6 – Dec 11, 2026 Fridays at 7:30 pm Written & Performed by Janet Thornburg Directed & Developed by David Ford Coached by Tina D’Elia Ticket Information Tickets: $25 – $35 General Seating | $50 & $100 Reserved Seating 60 minutes | No Intermission | Ages 14+ (Please do not bring infants to the show) Online ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance. Additional tickets may be available for purchase at the door.
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 · 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 · Dream · Yerba Buena Center (SOMA) · art · rating 6
ybca.org · details A public art installation commissioned by YBCA and co-sponsored by San Francisco Public Works.
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 · GaHee Park: Behind the Curtain · Yerba Buena Center (SOMA) · art · rating 6
ybca.org · details Both visually captivating and subtly unsettling, GaHee Park’s paintings are enigmas of suggestive surrealism.
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 · Matilda The Musical · Montgomery Theater (San Jose) · theater · rating 6
sanjose.org · details Children’s Musical Theater San Jose (CMT San Jose) presents Matilda the Musical, based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, telling the story of an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, Matilda dares to take a stand against her cruel parents and the tyrannical headmistress of her school, Miss Trunchbull, all while inspiring her classmates to rebel in unexpected ways.
time TBA · Meredith Willson’s The Music Man · Orpheum Theatre (Mid-Market) · Coming soon · theater · rating 6
us.atgtickets.com · details There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson 's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef.
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 · 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 · Small Works” …it’s the shopping show! · Radius Gallery (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 6
radius.gallery · details “Small Works” …it’s the shopping show!
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 Art of Tinkering Workshop · Exploratorium (Embarcadero) · workshop · rating 6
exploratorium.edu · details Join our three-day Professional Development session to learn how to bring a tinkering approach into your practice.
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.
time TBA · The Science Behind Pixar · Exploratorium (Embarcadero) · workshop · rating 6
exploratorium.edu · details Learn about the filmmaking process through hands-on activities inspired by some of Pixar’s most treasured films, from Toy Story to Incredibles 2.
time TBA · The Who’s Tommy – Broadway San Jose · San Jose CPA (San Jose) · theater · rating 6
sanjose.org · details 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. Myth and spectacle combine in this fresh reinvention that includes the unforgettable anthems “I’m Free”, “See Me, Feel Me”, “Sensation” and “Pinball Wizard.” After witnessing his father shoot his rival, the young Tommy Walker is lost in the universe, endlessly and obsessively staring into the mirror.
time TBA · Underdog: The Other Other Brontë · The Pear Theatre (Mountain View) · $46.00 - $48.00 · theater · rating 6
thepear.org · details Sarah Gordon's irreverent play shines a light on Anne Brontë, exploring the fierce sibling rivalries and literary ambition that shaped the legendary Brontë sisters.
time TBA · We fly for a liberated we, we rooted in flight · Yerba Buena Center (SOMA) · art · rating 6
ybca.org · details A public artwork inviting passerbyers to join in the journey of collective flight
time TBA · World Ballet Company: Swan Lake · Curran Theater (Union Square) · Buy tickets for World Ballet Company: Swan Lake
Buy tickets · dance · rating 6
us.atgtickets.com · details The legendary tale of Swan Lake takes flight in a breathtaking production from World Ballet Company , as fate and magic entwine in a timeless battle between good and evil. Featuring a cast of 50 international dancers, over 150 radiant hand-sewn costumes, and stunning hand-crafted sets, this spellbinding performance captures every heart-pounding moment - from the Dance of the Little Swans to the Black Swan’s iconic 32 fouettés, and every pirouette in between.
11:00 AM · Bridge Club @ La Selva Beach · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join our Bridge Club for friendly games and social fun, open to players of all skill levels.
11:00 AM · Bring Your Own Book Discussion Group · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Share what you're reading and discover new favorites! Bring any book: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or more - and join a welcoming group for lively discussion and recommendations.
11:00 AM · CreateAbility Hour · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for an hour of fun, inclusive, and creative activities and social opportunities for adults with developmental differences and their caregivers every last Friday of the month!
11:00 AM · Discovery Zone Playgroup · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details A time for free play for children with a participating adult.
11:00 AM · Knitting @ Live Oak · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details We are knitting at Live Oak Library on Fridays.
11:30 AM · Preschool Story Time & Craft @ Aptos · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for great stories and a fun craft. Ages 4-6
12:00 PM · Mushrooms: Wonders of the Woods! · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join Carrie Staller from Fork in the Path for an interactive hour of hands-on fun exploring the fascinating world of mushrooms!
12:10 PM · Munching with Mozart · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · classical, live_music, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details A popular monthly series of free noon-time concerts at the Downtown Branch. Pieces and performers vary from month to month. Bring your lunch and enjoy some music!
1:00 PM · Encompass Outreach Worker Office Hours · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Connecting people to social services, county mental health and more.
2:00 PM · Coney Island Christmas · Park Hall (Ben Lomond) · theater · rating 5
mctshows.org · details A holiday show by Donald Margulies, directed by Daria E. Troswell, based on the story 'The Loudest Voice' by Grace Paley. Takes place at Ben Lomond's historic Park Hall. Introduces Shirley Abramowitz, a young Jewish girl who requests the memorable story to her great-granddaughter.
3:30 PM · Lego Friday Fun · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Use your imagination and build anything you can dream! Lego and Duplo blocks will be available for children and youth to tinker with, build, explore, and creatively play! No registration necessary.
5:00 PM · Santa Cruz vs. Rip City · Kaiser Permanente Arena (Santa Cruz) · sports · rating 5
santacruz.gleague.nba.com · details Catch fast-paced NBA G League action as the Santa Cruz Warriors take on the Rip City Remix at Kaiser Permanente Arena.
5:00 PM · Simple Pleasures Exhibition · Santa Cruz Art League (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 5
scal.org · details This annual members' exhibition showcases artworks across various styles and mediums celebrating everyday joys and meaningful small moments. The show highlights the creativity of the Art League's community, with an emphasis on subjects inspired by local life and landscapes.
5:30 PM · Bagwell and Troy · Discretion Brewing (Soquel) · live_music · rating 5
discretionbrewing.com · details Live Music 5:30-7:30pm
7:00 PM · ASL Open Stage · White Horse Inn (Oakland) · Free · theater · rating 5 · unconfirmed vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · details Presented by Urban Jazz Dance Company and ASL Love and hosted by April Scott, an open stage evening welcoming community performers for ASL poetry, music, dance, jokes, and stories with a Deaf DJ.
8:00 PM · 2000's Night · The Ritz (San Jose) · $15 GA · dj_party · rating 5
ticketweb.com · details Club 90’s Presents
2000’S NIGHT
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2026
8:00 PM · Aaron F, Voiage, Richard C · Phonobar (Hayes Valley) · 21+ · dj_party · rating 5
ra.co · details funk, soul, synthpop, balearic, acid, deep house, new beat
8:00 PM · Asim Azhar Live · Fox Theater Redwood City (Redwood City) · Starts at $50.00 · live_music · rating 5
asim.cnydesi.com · details Experience an unforgettable evening with one of South Asia’s most celebrated voices, Asim Azhar, as he brings his electrifying live concert experience to the stage. Known for his soulful vocals, captivating performances, and chart-topping hits, Asim Azhar delivers a show filled with powerful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and the energy that has made him one of the most loved artists of his generation.
8:30 PM · PETTY THEFT · Club Fox (Redwood City) · live_music, rock · rating 5
eventbrite.com · details Friday November 20thPETTY THEFTSan Francisco Tribute toTom Petty & The HeartbreakersDoors 7:30PM / Show 8:30PM
9:00 PM · Cougar Unleashed · Tupelo (North Beach) · Free · live_music, rock, rnb_soul_funk · rating 5 · unconfirmed offbeatsf.com · details The best of the Bay Area's funky soul musicians bring their chops to North Beach. It's time to get down, old school. NO COVER. DJ Van kicks it off from 9-10, and hits the breaks. Cougar Unleashed at 10. Get here early - we fill up!
9:00 PM · DJ Lance - Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop and more · The Riptide (Outer Sunset) · dj_party · rating 5
riptidesf.com · details DJ Lance and his guests spin vinyl delicacies for your enjoyment!
9:00 PM · FJAAK & Hiroko Yamamura · Public Works (Mission) · TICKETS · dj_party · rating 5
tixr.com · details Berlin techno powerhouse duo FJAAK headlines alongside Chicago techno favorite Hiroko Yamamura for an uncompromising night of driving beats.
9:00 PM · Hans Glader · The Midway (Dogpatch) · free | 21+ · dj_party · rating 5
tixr.com · details uk garage
9:00 PM · James Hype · The Midway (Dogpatch) · free | 21+ · dj_party · rating 5
tixr.com · details tech house
time TBA · Dark Kabaret Pirates · Great Star Theater (Chinatown) · theater, live_music · rating 5
tickets.greatstartheater.org · details Set sail for a night like no other This year, Dark Kabaret sets sail for Treasure Island —where magic, music, and maritime mayhem collide. Hosted by the devilishly charming Paul Nathan , this year's annual spectacle takes us on a journey from dockside tavern to the mysterious treasure island. The great star stage is transformed to the pirate ship Hispaniola, then to an undersea mermaid's lair, and a mysterious island paradise.
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 · Mini Masterpieces Holiday Gifts Show · Rhythmix (Alameda) · FREE – Please RSVP · art · rating 5
rhythmix.org · details Are you looking for that one-of-a-kind, handmade gift for your loved one this holiday season? Or just want a fun, small, quirky piece of local art for yourself?
Then get ready for the annual Mini Masterpieces Holiday Gifts Show — equal parts fine art exhibit and most unique holiday shopping experience in Alameda — presented by Art Jam at Rhythmix!
time TBA · Who Let the Zoo Out: Jonny Wild · Public Works (Mission) · TICKETS · dj_party · rating 5
tixr.com · details Let your inner animal out at this wildlife-themed costume party featuring high-energy dance sets from Jonny Wild and guest DJs. Clubgoers are encouraged to dress as their favorite creatures and hit the dance floor.
7:30 PM · AMBER AUTRY · Cobb's Comedy Club (North Beach) · Buy Tickets · comedy · rating 4
ticketmaster.com · details Comedian and podcast host Amber Autry brings her relatable, high-energy stand-up performance to Cobb's Comedy Club. Her material explores dating, family dynamics, and self-discovery.
7:30 PM · CAITLIN PELUFFO · Punch Line (Financial District) · Buy Tickets · comedy · rating 4
ticketmaster.com · details Stand-up comedian and actor Caitlin Peluffo takes the stage at the Punch Line for an evening of animated, laugh-out-loud humor. Known for her appearances on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Peluffo delights audiences with her candid and high-spirited style.
9:45 PM · CAITLIN PELUFFO · Punch Line (Financial District) · Buy Tickets · comedy · rating 4
ticketmaster.com · details Stand-up comedian and actor Caitlin Peluffo takes the stage at the Punch Line for an evening of animated, laugh-out-loud humor. Known for her appearances on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Peluffo delights audiences with her candid and high-spirited style.
time TBA · SHULER KING · Tommy T's (Pleasanton) · comedy · rating 4
tommyts-com.seatengine.com · details Shuler King Event Description Biography Fri, Nov 20, 2026 7:30 PM 9:45 PM Sat, Nov 21, 2026 7:00 PM 9:45 PM Sun, Nov 22, 2026 7:00 PM Shuler King 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 · Boys of Summer · Music On The Square (Redwood City) · live_music, rock · rating 3
boysofsummertribute.com · details The Boys of Summer Eagles Band hail right from Southern California. They grew up there and all have Eagles blood running through their veins. They recreate some of the greatest music ever written. With well over 400 high profile shows throughout the U.S. since 2004, BOS are becoming known as the top touring Eagles Tribute band in America.
1:00 PM · Azzedine Alaïa Opening Day Panel · De Young (Golden Gate Park) · workshop, art · rating 0 · no longer listed famsf.org · details Join us on the opening day of Azzedine Alaïa: Sculpting Fashion for a conversation with Cathy Horyn, fashion journalist, and Olivier Saillard, director of the Foundation Azzedine Alaïa, moderated by Laura L. Camerlengo, curator in charge of costume and textile arts. Together, they discuss the life and designs of Azzedine Alaïa, exploring the sophisticated techniques he used to create his stunning garments.
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.
7:30 PM · Oakland Symphony: Scheherazade! · Paramount Theatre (Oakland) · Check website for pricing · live_music, classical · rating 0 · no longer listed oaklandsymphony.org · details Conducted by Kedrick Armstrong, featuring the Oakland Symphony Chorus. Program features J. Sebastián Cardona-Ospina's La forma de las Ruinas, Johannes Brahms' Song of the Fates, Hector Villa-Lobos' Chôros No. 10, and Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade with text by Dan Harder.
8:00 PM · Black Nile · SJZ Break Room (San Jose) · $27.00 · live_music, jazz · rating 0 · no longer listed sanjosejazz.org · details Brothers Aaron and Lawrence Shaw, performing as Black Nile, showcase LA's red-hot jazz scene with improvisation, fresh ideas, and deep Black and Latino roots.
10:00 PM · CID X MAESIC · 1015 Folsom (SOMA) · BUY TICKETS | Bottle Service · dj_party · rating 0 · no longer listed wl.eventim.us · details
time TBA · DJ Night · Blondie's Bar (Mission) · Free · dj_party · rating 0 · no longer listed blondiesbarsf.com · details DJs spinning a mix of 1970s and 1980s nostalgia, pop, and hip-hop. No cover charge.
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 · 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.
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.