San Francisco Metro: Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · San Francisco · 78 events · data version 20261021-173303
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
7:00 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.
7:30 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 · SFCM Opera Presents Puccini's Suor Angelica · SF Conservatory of Music (Civic Center) · live_music, classical, theater · rating 7
sfcm.edu · details
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 · 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 · 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 · 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
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
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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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.
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
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 · 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.
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.
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 · 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.