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Haines Gallery’s John Chiara: Bay Panel at SF Camerawork

Marina

RESERVE SPACE JOHN CHIARA: BAY PANEL PRESENTED BY HAINES GALLERY & SF CAMERAWORK SF Camerawork and Haines Gallery collaborate on a major solo exhibition by John Chiara.

Monday Yoga

Ferry Building — Embarcadero

Join our Monday yoga series on the Back Plaza, with beautiful and peaceful views overlooking the Bay!

Claude Coworkshop with Provectus - San Francisco

Direct access to Claude, the Anthropic team, and an afternoon built around the work you actually do.

Russian Hill: Architecture and Culture

Russian Hill, Architecture and Culture — Russian Hill

A free SF City Guides walking tour of Russian Hill's architecture and culture.

-1 to Waymo with Dmitri Dolgov

South Park Commons is delighted to host Dmitri Dolgov, co-CEO of Waymo as part of our -1 to Now series.

-1 to Waymo

A tech industry event or discussion related to Waymo, listed on Gary's Guide.

[Virtual] Write-In Session

Come join the virtual Ruby Write-In! A warm and welcoming community to support each other on our projects.

Korea Startup Center Founders Pitch Day - Physical AI & Robotics

A founders pitch day focused on physical AI and robotics, hosted by the Korea Startup Center.

TOC Reading Series: Brahme! Aziz Amna! Yu!

Readers of Content, ​ We're back from our summer break and thrilled to start the fall season with a reading at one of our favorite spots in the city - The Long Island…

Peter Lindman and Roger Rocha

The Saloon — North Beach

A live music performance by Peter Lindman and Roger Rocha at The Saloon.

Dr. Shefali w/ Jen Hatmaker: Raising Conscious Kids in an Anxious World

First Light Books is thrilled to host clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr.

Book Club

Downtown, SR — Mission District

Join us for Book Club! Books are generally selected and announced two months before. Stay tuned!

Postcard Party: Let's Flip the House Blue!

Manny's — Mission District

A postcard-writing event, "Let's Flip the House Blue," at Manny's.

The Spotlight Book Club: Whistler

The Spotlight is a new book club concept, co-hosted by Taylor Bruce, Breezy Mayo, and Rob Lowe.

Ricky Bobby with Barb Murphy

Scopo Divino — North Beach

Join Ricky Bobby with Barb Murphy at Scopo Divino. Ricky Bobby is no ordinary cover band.

Commonwealth Club: Recipe for Impact: How Sunnydale Market’s Social Enterprise Model Works

Toni Rembe Rock Auditorium — Embarcadero

What happens when community knowledge, nonprofit purpose, business expertise, and long-term philanthropy come together to solve a basic neighborhood need?

Jazz Jam

Waystone — North Beach

A jazz jam session at Waystone.

Commonwealth Club: Alex Wagner: The Steal

110 The Embarcadero — Embarcadero

For critics of the conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court, much attention and ire is focused on the new justices appointed by President Donald Trump.

Craft n Chill

Decentered Arts Studio — SoMa

Come use your hands and get crafty! Free bi-weekly, some supplies provided or BYO! All projects welcome or just come hang. Come use your hands and get crafty!

Founders on Tap

The Royale — Tenderloin

Monthly presentations by local startup founders, great networking opportunity.

Flavio Souza

Etcetera Wine Bar — North Beach

Flavio Souza performs weekly on Mondays at Etcetera Wine Bar. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Flavio started music at 14 years old.

Disco Door-Knockers: Come Canvass in Michigan and Texas!

Manny's — Mission District

Join this info session to learn about our upcoming canvassing trips to Michigan and Texas to canvass for Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico!

Caitlin Cook: The Hero We (Sort Of) Need – San Francisco

The Lost Church — North Beach

Caitlin Cook: The Hero We (Sort Of) Need – San Francisco

Play Catch (Marina)

Philz Coffee Truck, 500 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA — Marina District

A casual meetup to play catch near the Philz Coffee Truck in the Marina.

Jazz Nights @ Novela!

Novela — North Beach

A night of live jazz at Novela.

Salsa Dance Classes - Beginning and Intermediate Salsa Dance Lessons

Neck Of The Woods — Inner Richmond

Beginning and intermediate salsa dance lessons at Neck of the Woods.

DREAM 99, Summer of Peril, Modern Daze and Luna Ivy

Kilowatt — Mission Dolores

DREAM 99: https://www.instagram.com/dream99_worldwide/?hl=en Summer of Peril: https://www.instagram.com/summerofperilofficial/?hl=en Modern Daze:…

Open Mic by Charlie Kaupp

The Riptide — North Beach

An open mic night hosted by Charlie Kaupp at The Riptide.

Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon: LISTEN | Envelop SF (7pm)

Envelop SF — SoMa

Feel Pink Floyd’s legendary album like never before! 32 speakers of immersive audio envelop you within the music.

Piano Night at The Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge

Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge — North Beach

A live piano music night at the Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge.

Peter Hook and The Light

The Warfield — Tenderloin

The former bassist and co-founder of legendary English rock groups Joy Division and New Order, Peter Hook, has carved out a successful musical career all of his own…

Barbary Coast Jazz Band

Local Edition — North Beach

A live performance by the Barbary Coast Jazz Band at Local Edition.

Marlon Magnée (of La Femme) — Moved to The 4 Star Theater

at The 4 Star Theater — Mission District

A concert by Marlon Magnée of La Femme, moved to The 4 Star Theater.

Friko

at Rickshaw Stop — Hayes Valley

A concert by Friko at Rickshaw Stop.

Waylon Wyatt - Dustpiles World Tour

The Fillmore — Fillmore

OPEN DANCE FLOOR / STANDING ROOM ONLY Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm

Monday Night Hubba

DNA Lounge: 375 Eleventh Street, San Francisco — SoMa

Hubba Hubba Revue presents MONDAY NIGHT HUBBA Featuring performances by: Queen Lolita (Tampa Bay) Florence Frightengale Tamara Drossart Mari V Opal Chanteuse Amber…

Syzygy Jam Night (Mission 15th St)

Syzygy SF, 395 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — Mission District

A live music jam night at Syzygy SF on Mission and 15th Street.

Dirty Works Jazz Jam

Persona — North Beach

A jazz jam session called Dirty Works Jazz Jam at Persona.

Le Jazz Hot Quartet

Local Edition — North Beach

Paul PAZZO Mehling- Solo Guitar, Vocals, Leader Isabelle Fontaine- Rhythm Guitar, Vocals Evan Zeppo Price- Violin Dexter DeWi Williams- String Bass Le Jazz Hot (the…

Diane Williams in Conversation with Rita Bullwinkel

Instore Event — North Beach

Monday, September 21, 2026, 7:00 pm PST

Sondre Lerche

The Independent — Divisadero

Please note - there is a delivery delay set for 2 weeks prior to show.

Krazy for Karaoke!

The Knockout — Bernal Heights

A karaoke night at The Knockout.

Tupelo Monday Night Jam

Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave. — North Beach

A weekly Monday night music jam session at Tupelo on Grant Ave.

The San Francisco Invitational Jam

Tupelo — North Beach

A live music jam session called The San Francisco Invitational Jam at Tupelo.

Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon: LISTEN | Envelop SF (9pm)

Envelop SF — SoMa

Feel Pink Floyd’s legendary album like never before! 32 speakers of immersive audio envelop you within the music.

Death Guild

DNA Lounge: 375 Eleventh Street, San Francisco — SoMa

DEATH GUILD Main Room: Decay Joe Radio Melting Girl Lounge: Sage Bit Death Guild is the oldest weekly goth/industrial dance night in the world!

Kit Ruscoe

The Saloon — North Beach

Kit Ruscoe is a guitarist and long-time figure in the North Beach music scene who appears at The Saloon in San Francisco.

RUN: Pac Heights Run Club (Lafayette Park)

Lafayette Park, Gough St &, Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA — Pacific Heights

Meet at Lafayette Park (Nob Hill) 🏃‍♀️5k run from Pac Heights, bus back ☕️7am Tue & Fri 🍻6pm Wed + happy hour website: pacrunclub.com

Product-Led Summit

A conference focused on product-led growth strategies for tech companies.

Skift Global Forum

The Skift Global Forum, a conference focused on the travel industry.

Daytona & ZeroClick AI GTM Breakfast - SF, September 2026 @ Corgi Cafe - Dogpatch

Event partners: ZeroClick & Corgi AI GTM Breakfast is a casual gathering for professionals across go-to-market roles in the AI Developer Tools ecosystem — including…

Rows & Columns Summit

The Contemporary Jewish Museum — Yerba Buena

WebsiteCall For Papers Link🌉 The Great OLTP–OLAP Convergence OLTP and OLAP are colliding, and nobody agrees on the right way to build for it.

How to Actually Use Claude Cowork: A Masterclass (Part 1)

Most of you have heard about Claude and its capabilities - but far fewer know about Cowork, and even fewer understand how to actually use it or the thinking that goes…

Pop-Up Breakdancing | Bay Area Creative

Mechanics Monument Plaza — Financial District

Pop-Up Breakdancing | Bay Area Creative | Downtown San Francisco

Turing Fest

Edinburgh

200+ founders. 50+ investors. 50+ speakers. One curated room. Turing Fest 2026 - 22-23 September, Edinburgh.

Goalty (Frisbee) [Tentative] (Golden Gate Park, 8th Ave)

Big Rec Ball Field, 100 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA — Golden Gate Park

A pickup Goalty/Frisbee game at Big Rec Ball Field in Golden Gate Park.

Elevate Festival

Toronto — SoMa

Join us in Toronto for Elevate Festival, Canada's most influential tech + innovation event, taking place from September 22-24!

UiPath Fusion

Las Vegas — SoMa

Join UiPath FUSION 2026, where agentic ambition meets ignition. See how leaders build, control, orchestrate, and scale agentic operations with AI and automation experts.

Product Operations Summit + Product-Led Summit

Join the product operations community as we bring together the most innovative minds who are shaping the future of the industry.

Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit

Maui

Snapdragon Summit is September 22 – 24, 2026 in Maui, Hawaii.

National Cyber Summit

Huntsville — SoMa

National Cyber Summit is the nation’s most innovative cyber security-technology event, offering unique educational, collaborative and workforce development opportunities…

NEW DATES: Seamless Middle East

Dubai — SoMa

The Seamless Middle East fintech and payments conference in Dubai, with new dates.

GG Amos

The Saloon — North Beach

GG Amos brings her west coast blues sound to the Saloon, drawing on more than 35 years as a blues guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and arranger.

A Night w/ AI Builders, Startup Stories & Community

A networking event for AI builders featuring startup stories and community discussion.

Graphs for Engineering

AWS Builder Loft — Financial District

AI engineering is moving beyond individual models and agents toward systems that bring together agents, tools, and knowledge.

Graph Exchange: Graph + AI in Production

AWS Builder Loft — Financial District

Graph Exchange is an innovative mini-conference on Graph-powered AI Agents, Knowledge Graphs, GraphRAG, and all ways where graphs underpin the modern GenAI stack.

Bike Repair (Market & Gough)

A community bike repair event at Market and Gough streets in San Francisco.

The Good Bad

The Grove — North Beach

The Good Bad bring their high-octane string music and three-part harmonies to The Grove, a San Francisco bluegrass quintet formed in 2010 by Aaron Lanes and Thom…

Queer Tarot Happy Hour

The Stud — SoMa

Queer Tarot Happy Hour w/ Sacred Cocktails! Doors: 5PM · Tarot & Oracles: 5:30-8PM No Cover: Readings by Donation Program of the San Francisco Night Ministry Hosted by…

Commonwealth Club: The Battle of Titans: Saudi Arabia vs. Iran

Toni Rembe Rock Auditorium — Embarcadero

Join us this evening for a deep-dive military and geopolitical program analyzing the decades-long regional cold and hot wars, proxy conflicts, and strategic power…

Spikeball (Panhandle)

Panhandle, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA — Panhandle

Apparently there's some group that meets here on Tuesdays. Not sure if there's a group chat or anything. Would be great if someone could go scope it out.

Metzger's Field

The Riptide — North Beach

Metzger’s Field plays 60s country and jazz at The Riptide.

Codex Community Meetup - San Francisco

Come hang out with the SF Codex community for an evening all about building with your voice brought to you by WorkOS and Parallel.ai Codex Voice lets you do a lot more…

Sean Rowe

Kilowatt — Mission Dolores

Troy, New York singer-songwriter and avid forager, Sean Rowe, has released four full-length records and two EPs.

The AI Hustle: Happy Hour for Startup Founders & VCs

4th meetup in 2026! Calling all AI founders in San Francisco! 🧠 Join us for an evening of networking, learning, and fun as we connect with fellow founders, explore…

Unit Tests

O’Reilly’s Pub — Haight-Ashbury

One promise of LLMs for software developers is greater testing code coverage. Have you seen that promise fulfilled?

SGN Global Leaders Series: Building from Singapore to the World: Lessons from Scaling Global Companies Across Two Founder Journeys

Private Upscale Venue (San Francisco)

SGN Global Leaders Series: Building from Singapore to the World: Lessons from Scaling Global Companies Across Two Founder Journeys 🌍 An intimate evening bringing…

OutPro – LGBTQ+ Networking

111 Minna Gallery and Event Space — SoMa

Make and build professional connections that can advance your career. Join us at the always fabulous 111 Minna Gallery for some fall networking!

Lara Louise

North Beach Restaurant — North Beach

A concert by Lara Louise at North Beach Restaurant.

M Is For More

Magic Theatre — Marina

M is for More: Live Podcast

Hooked: The Art of a Damn Good Story

Corzetti — Union Square

Join us for lectures on niche topics given by professors, subject experts, & storytellers in cool bars & breweries. Cheers, Scholars!

Paint Your Pet!

Manny's — Mission District

Turn your favorite pet photo into a custom painting during this fun, personalized painting event.

North by Northwest

Toni Rembe Theatre — Tenderloin

Northwest by Northwest hurtles onto the Toni Rembe stage, opening A.C.T's 2026/27 season in this dynamic production from Emma Rice (Brief Encounter).

Figure Drawing (Lower Haight) ($15)

500 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA — Alamo Square

6:30-8:30pm 📍500 Divisadero Street, SF 🎨 Costumed Short Poses 🎟️ $15 CASH ONLY @ The Door ⚠️ MUST BE 21+ WITH VALID ID https://www.sketchboard.co/events

Connections

The Battery — Jackson Square

Join Women of The Battery for another rendition of our incredibly successful quarterly event, facilitated by Battery Member Allison Ballmer.

Rikud By The Bay Israeli Dance

JCCSF — Pacific Heights

Join Rikud By The Bay for an all-level Israeli folk dance night with choreographer Tovael Hagai. \n

Collage Night

We are BACK with another craft night! This time, we are diving into the wonderful art of collage.

Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders & the LSO - Promises: LISTEN (7 pm)

Envelop SF — SoMa

Soak into the sonic journey of Promises within our 32-speaker listening space.

Intro To DJing w/ Starfari

Io Music Academy SF — Rincon Hill

An introductory DJing workshop led by Starfari at Io Music Academy SF.

Commonwealth Club: Walter Isaacson: The Greatest Sentence Ever Written

110 The Embarcadero — Embarcadero

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, bestselling biographer Walter Isaacson has taken a fascinating deep dive into the creation of one of history’s most…

Decentered Open Mic

Decentered Arts Studio — SoMa

Welcome to Decentered Open Mic, a space where you can shine your light, exorcise your demons and give others a glimpse into your corner of the universe.

Verdi Club: Tuesday Night Lindy Hop and Balboa Classes

Verdi Club — Mission District

In September 2026, the Woodchopper’s Ball is offering monthly class series in LINDY HOP, BALBOA, and SLOW BALBOA.

The San Francisco Writers Workshop

Noisebridge 272 Capp St. — Mission District

The San Francisco Writers Workshop provides a forum for writers in any genre to share their work-in-progress and receive constructive critiques from other writers.

Acrobatics (Lower Nob Hill)

939 Post St, San Francisco — Lower Nob Hill

""" Weekly evening jam in a beautiful spa location! Often has a beginner community class at the start.

Syzygy Hobby Hangs (Mission 15th St)

Syzygy SF, 395 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — Mission District

https://syzygysf.com/events/hobby-hangs/ """ Come hang out and bring your hobby! Sometimes there's a planned activity, such as sewing, brewing, zine-making etc.

Sweet Lew

Casements Bar — North Beach

Sweet Lew (Lewis Ames) is an indie‑soul vocalist and songwriter appearing at Casement’s Bar in the Mission District.

Gay Connections at The Jay | Speed Dating

The Jay Hotel — Financial District

Gay Connections at The Jay | Speed Dating | Downtown San Francisco

Bay Area Politics: Follow the Money (KALW + Mission Local)

KALW — Financial District

KALWJoin KALW & Mission Local for a deep dive looking at the people, organizations, interests, and dollars influencing local politics.

Hal Bigler Band

Comstock Saloon — North Beach

Hal Bigler Band brings high-energy traditional jazz and swing to Comstock Saloon every Tuesday from 7:30pm-10:30pm.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra w/ Wynton Marsalis

Miner Auditorium — Hayes Valley

Experience Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis—an electrifying evening of big band jazz celebrating timeless classics, original works, and virtuoso…

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra

Miner Auditorium — Nob Hill

Composed of 15 top soloists, The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is one of the world's leading large jazz bands ensembles.

Jesse The Tree/ .tetsuo/ NAHreally/ FRIO

Neck of the Woods — Richmond

Jesse The Tree.tetsuoNAHreallyFRIOTuesday September 22nd 2026Neck of the Woods 406 Clement St San Francisco, CA 94118$12 in adv $15 at the doorDoors at 6:30pm21+

Frankie Marcos

Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco — Embarcadero

Hosted by Abe Rabinowitz. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. This show is 18 & over with valid, government-issued photo ID.

Shaping SF: TechBros Brew Bubbles: Then and Now (Public Talk at 518 Valencia)

Shaping SF — Mission Dolores

A quarter century ago San Francisco was swamped by the first Dotcom boom and in 2001 it went ‘pop’.

Poetry Circle

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/uyf-ypqq-rqe Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Gaucho Jazz

DecoDance Bar — North Beach

Step into DecoDance on a Thursday night and you’ll find Gaucho turning the Art Deco lounge into a Paris-meets-San-Francisco swing party.

Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor in conversation with Poulomi Saha

Two of the world’s most influential and award-winning thinkers, Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor, have joined forces in their new book End Times Fascism.

Jesse The Tree/ .tetsuo/ NAHreally/ FRIO

Neck of the Woods — Inner Richmond

Jesse The Tree.tetsuoNAHreallyFRIOTuesday September 22nd 2026Neck of the Woods 406 Clement St San Francisco, CA 94118$12 in adv $15 at the doorDoors at 6:30pm21+

Dana and Alden

The Independent — Divisadero

Please note - there is a delivery delay set for 2 weeks prior to show.

The Front Bottoms

The Warfield — Tenderloin

Beloved for their raw honesty and infectious energy, The Front Bottoms are hitting the road on a brand new tour.

High Water Line

The Deluxe — North Beach

A concert by High Water Line at The Deluxe.

May-lee Chai (Book Launch for "My Hungry Ghosts")

Instore Event — North Beach

Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 7:00 pm PST

Chance The Rapper - Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour

The Masonic — Nob Hill

A concert by Chance The Rapper at The Masonic, part of the Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour.

Dogstar

The Fillmore — Fillmore District

This year, the '90s alt-rock band Dogstar is returning to the stage on the Summer Vacation Tour 2024. You might recognize their bassist, John Wick star Keanu Reeves!

vaultboy - Are You Ever Coming Back? Tour

Cafe Du Nord — Duboce Triangle

In 2018, vaultboy started livestreaming himself singing, performing and also gaming full-time under a previous alias.It wasnt until late 2020 that he posted his debut…

Florence Road

Brick & Mortar Music Hall — Mission District

A concert by Florence Road at Brick & Mortar Music Hall.

Jay Park with special guest LNGSHOT: Serenades & Body Rolls

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium — Civic Center

A concert by Jay Park with special guest LNGSHOT at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.

Dogstar: All In Now Tour

The Fillmore — Fillmore

OPEN DANCE FLOOR / STANDING ROOM ONLY Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm

Bilal

August Hall — Union Square

A concert by Bilal with Yaya Bey at August Hall.

Melanie C

Castro Theatre — Castro

A concert by Melanie C at the Castro Theatre.

The Front Bottoms

The Warfield — Mid-Market

A concert by The Front Bottoms at The Warfield.

The North Beach Django

Paris 75 — North Beach

Transport yourself to a 1930s sidewalk café in Montmartre as North Beach Django takes residency at Paris 75 every Tuesday.

The Local Edition Jazz Orchestra

Local Edition — North Beach

Live every Tuesday exclusively at Local Edition! The Local Edition Jazz Orchestra is a diverse group of long-time friends that have played alongside one another for…

Luke Westbrook Trio

Dawn Club — North Beach

Early exposure to jazz through educational programs (b.1979 SF, CA) allowed Luke to participate in the Monterey Jazz Festival, and the Grammy in the Schools programs as…

Florence Road

Brick and Mortar Music Hall — Mission District

FOR ANY SHOW THAT IS ALL AGES or 18 & UP: Anyone under 21 years old must pay an additional $5 at the door.

WTF

The Stud — SoMa

A nightlife event called WTF at The Stud.

Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders & the LSO - Promises | Envelop SF (9 pm)

Envelop SF — SoMa

Soak into the sonic journey of Promises within our 32-speaker listening space.

Karaoke Tuesday

Neck of the Woods — Richmond

Karaoke Tuesday returns to Neck of the Woods SF! Every Tuesday night!Neck of the Woods 406 Clement St San Francisco, CA 941188pmFREE21+

INTERZONE - Cyber Night - DJs KAJE, Hopelesss & Byter

F8 1192 Folsom — SoMa

A cyber-themed darkwave and industrial night at F8 with DJs KAJE, Hopelesss, and Byter.

Saxy Susan

The Saloon — North Beach

Saxy Susan (Susan Copperman) is a San Francisco–based musician who appears at The Saloon, performing on saxophone and keyboards.

Mentor Walks San Francisco: Get Guidance and Grow Your Network

Ferry Building — Embarcadero

An hour walk and talk mentoring session and networking opportunity in San Francisco for women at all stages of their careers.

The Women’s Building: Clases de Yoga

The Women’s Building — Mission Dolores

¡Regresan nuestras clases de Yoga! Acompáñanos todos los miércoles desde el 15 de julio, de 2:00 a 3:00 PM, en El Edificio de Mujeres, segundo piso.

Startup Sprint - Prove You're Fundable

A tech event challenging founders to prove their startups are fundable, hosted by Gary's Guide.

WeAreDevelopers World Congress

A large conference for software developers covering coding and tech trends.

WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America

WeAreDevelopers World Congress: developers, engineering leaders, and the people building production AI systems.

The Information's AI Agenda Live SF

The most consequential AI breakthroughs are happening right now—new models, architectures, and capabilities poised to reshape industries faster than most organizations…

Ferry Bocce Fall League

Embarcadero Plaza — Financial District

Ferry Bocce Fall League | Downtown San Francisco

Dmexco

Cologne — SoMa

DMEXCO is where the digital economy meets the future. Join top decision-makers in Marketing, Innovation, Agencies, Commerce, Tech & Media on 23–24 Sept 2026.

Quantum World Congress

College Park

Quantum World Congress 2026 — the world's quantum ecosystem convenes September 23–25, 2026 in College Park, Maryland.

Jazz on the Plaz(a) with B3Bone Trio

Mechanics Monument Plaza — Financial District

Jazz on the Plaz(a) with B3Bone Trio | Downtown San Francisco

Meta Connect

Menlo Park — Downtown Menlo Park

Meta Connect’s two-day conference is coming soon. Stay connected to this year’s program announcements, speakers and featured technology.

Big Data LDN

London — Excelsior

Our event is a hub for the Data Community to learn and share best practice, build relationships and find the tools to maximise the power of data, AI & analytics within…

GoSec

Montreal

Montreal - September 23 and 24, 2026. Over 1,500 professionals gathered around the major trends in cybersecurity: AI, data protection, cloud, ransomware and much more.

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Crepe Myrtle Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens — Yerba Buena

Wednesdays at Noon. Free RSVP encouraged, drop-ins are welcome. More dates to be announced. Check back often for updates.

eCommerce Expo

London — Excelsior

An eCommerce industry expo taking place in London.

Guest Chef Takeover: Friends & Neighbors Pierogi Wednesday

Friends & Neighbors is popping up at Potential New Boyfriend for a night of “our food.” Think: Eastern European grandma cooking, but with a little polish and a pinch of…

Founders Weekly Check-In For Pre & MVP Stage

A weekly check-in event for pre-seed and MVP-stage founders hosted by Founders Bay.

Free Art Workshop: Still Life Watercolor Painting

Grand Lobby, YBCA — SoMa

Create a watercolor painting through observation of still life objects.

NYCW | Climate Founders & Funders Salon

If you're not raising or writing checks, skip this NYCW event. Everyone else, keep reading.

Mahjong Meetup

Ferry Building — Embarcadero

Play Mahjong at the Ferry Building! Join us for an afternoon Mahjong meetup every Wednesday from 3–7 PM. All skill levels are welcome!

YETI Wild PDR Dinner

Join us for an immersive evening celebrating Minnesota's late-summer harvest with an exceptional lineup of chefs and culinary talent.

Female Life on Planet Earth with Author Laleh Khadivi

RSVP Join Laleh Khadivi in conversation with Margaret Wilkerson Sexton on Khadivi’s latest novel, Female Life on Planet Earth at the Mechanic’s Institute!

Jose Simioni Trio

The Saloon — North Beach

Jose Simioni Trio’s improvisational jazz performance at the Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Ron Estrada on vocals and guitar.

Twilio Assemble SF: The Future of Comms + AI

Mission Rock — Mission Rock

The Twilio team is in town for the We Are Developers World Congress in San Jose, and we're kicking things off early.

Afore Portfolio Fall Showcase

⚠️ note: registration and approval is required for entry, we will only admit entrance to confirmed and approved attendees there is limited in-person space, and there…

Legatus San Francisco Leadership Convocation

Mission Dolores Basilica — Mission Dolores

Celebrate 250 years of Catholic faith in San Francisco with Legatus leaders, inspiring speakers, historic Mission Dolores, and fellowship.

Pressing Matters: Hands-on Printmaking with Creativity Explored

Grand Lobby, YBCA — SoMa

A hands-on, family-friendly activity for the public with Creativity Explored artists and staff demonstrating the basics of printmaking.

Queerly Drinking at Fat Cat & The Mantis

Queerly Drinking is coming back to San Francisco! Please join us on September 23 at Fat Cat, SF's newest queer wine bar for an evening of natural wine made by LGBTQIA+…

World Literature Book Group

Mechanics' Institute — Financial District

World Literature is a member-led Book Group, meeting on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.

The 3 Elements

The Grove — North Beach

The 3 Elements is the jazz-fusion project of Andre Mateo and Anthony Ferraro, bringing an energetic blend of improvisation, rhythmic groove, and contemporary fusion…

Commonwealth Club: Jane Wei-Skillern: Building Community through Network Leadership

Toni Rembe Rock Auditorium — Embarcadero

Join us for this lively Transforming Our Region forum program on network leadership and building community, featuring Jane Wei-Skillern.

PMs for Good Roundtable: Applying PMO Principles to CBOs and Social Enterprises

Pacific Heights — Pacific Heights

PMs for Good Book Club & Roundtable Discussion (Back in-person) Wednesday, September 23 Book: Leading Successful PMOs: How to Build the Best Project Management Office…

Technical University of Munich - Startup Pitch

A startup pitch event featuring founders from the Technical University of Munich.

SFUSD Board of Education Candidate Forum

San Francisco Main Public Library — Civic Center

Your voice. Your vote. Our community's future. The race for San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is on — and this forum gives you the chance to hear…

An Evening in Burgundy

Join us at Saison Wine Bar et Salon for an evening in Burgundy, featuring a walk-around tasting of rare selections pulled from Mark Bright’s personal collection.

Pitch Roast Live - The S.F. Debut

Public Works — Mission District

Pitch Roast Live's SF Debut. 6pm cocktail hour; 7pm doors! Pitch Roast Live️‍ is the startup pitch competition comedy roast show.

San Francisco Public Library: SFUSD Board of Education Candidate Forum

San Francisco Public Library — Civic Center

Your voice. Your vote. Our community’s future. The race for San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is on — and this forum gives you the chance to hear…

Founder/VC Dinner @ Pilot

Join us for an intimate dinner bringing together founders, venture capitalists, and investors for an evening of meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and new…

Wealth and Taxes: How Do the Rich Avoid Paying Their Fair Share?

Manny's — Mission District

Boston College Professor Ray Madoff walks us through how the rich avoid paying taxes and explores whether a wealth tax can work.

Gaming in a Bar (Mission Bay)

Splash Sports Bar at Thrive City, 191 Warriors Wy Ste 102, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA — Mission Bay

https://ma.to/venue/splashsportsbar

Brava Theater: Indómitas: Live Podcast with guest Paulina Suárez Vázquez

Brava Theater — Mission District

Indómitas is a live monthly podcast series hosted by Chelis López of KPOO and Radio Bilingüe, featuring untamable voices of fierce women artists and activists.

RUN: Pac Heights Run Club (Lafayette Park) (Bring Your ID)

Lafayette Park, Gough St &, Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA — Pacific Heights

A group run meetup for the Pac Heights Run Club at Lafayette Park; participants asked to bring ID.

Syzygy Drink & Draw (Mission 15th St)

The Flying Pig, 433 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — Mission District

"" This event isn't actually hosted by Syzygy, but we love it and want to share it with you! Check the meetup page for meeting time and location.

The Buds Garden-Rock the Patio! (Free)

El Rio — Mission District

It’s Bisexual Visibility Day! Come out and celebrate with The Buds at El Rio! The Buds are having a not-so-secret love affair with El Rio, and you’re invited, too.

Le Jazz Hot

Scopo Divino — North Beach

Le Jazz Hot, the local trio/quartet incarnation of the Hot Club of San Francisco, brings spirited Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli-style jazz to Scopo Divino…

Untypical Girl Rock N' Roll Happy Hour!

The Knockout — Mission District

UNTYPICAL GIRL ROCK N’ ROLL HAPPY HOUR! WITH DJ UNTYPICAL GIRL, PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS MONTHLY! THREE HOURS OF LOUD BLISTERING ROCK N’ ROLL AT MAXIMUM VOLUME!

Indómitas: Live Podcast

Brava Theater — Mission District

Indómitas is a live monthly podcast series hosted by Chelis López of KPOO and Radio Bilingüe, featuring untamable voices of fierce women artists and activists.

Lightning Talks & Project Show 'n Tell

We're back with some OG EA SF programming! Have a cool coordination project you're working on? Dying to talk about an article you read like Meditation on Moloch?

Wednesday Big Table

Specs’ Twelve Adler Museum Cafe — North Beach

A recurring Wednesday literary gathering called Big Table at Specs' Twelve Adler Museum Cafe.

Mahjong – Beginner Sessions

JCCSF — Pacific Heights

A mahjong session held at the JCCSF.

Casey's Craft Club: Stamp Carving

Common Space — Union Street

Craft Club is a welcoming space to get crafty, meet friends & build community.

Community Music Center: Inside Baroque: The Sound, Style, and Stories Behind the Music

Community Music Center — Mission District

A New 4-Part Adult Education Course in partnership with Philharmolnia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale What makes Baroque music sound and feel the way it does?

Civic Tech Night

"""You'll be surrounded by folks who are interested in working together to change The City for the better.

Figure Drawing (SOMA) ($25)

Monument, 140 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — SoMa

🕰️ 6:30-8:30pm 📍140 9th Street, SF 🎨 Partially Costumed to Fully Nude Short Poses 🎟️ $25 Presales & At The Door ✨ Last Wednesdays @ Pole & Sketch: Must be 18 and…

KWONIX, Chav', & Cam Gnarly

Kilowatt — Mission Dolores

FREE LIVE MUSIC AT KILOWATT.

Cody Steinman

Black Cat — Tenderloin

Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 Genre-defying guitar-led jazz where tradition, metal, hip-hop,…

Smith Dobson Quartet

The Deluxe — North Beach

The Smith Dobson Quartet brings nearly two decades of Bay Area jazz experience to The Deluxe, led by Smith Dobson — a rare triple threat on drums, vibraphone, and…

Sharman Duran

Sheba Piano Lounge — North Beach

Sheba Piano Lounge in the historic Fillmore District welcomes the fabulous Sharman Duran for an evening of piano and vocals on elegant renditions of standards and…

Offsite: R.F. Kuang with Abigail Hing Wen

Green Apple Books — Inner Richmond

Join us on Wednesday, September 23 when we welcome R.F. Kuang to celebrate the release of her latest novel, Taipei Story, with Abigail Hing Wen at Calvary Presbyterian…

Online – Land's End: Sutro Heights

An online SF City Guides tour exploring Land's End and Sutro Heights.

R.F. Kuang: Taipei Story with Maggie Tokuda-Hall

Calvary Presbyterian Church — Pacific Heights

R.F. Kuang joins us for the release of her novel, Taipei Story. Presented by Litquake and Green Apple Books.

Mahjong & Martinis

The Battery — Jackson Square

For those who already know their way around the tiles.

The Charles Unger Experience

Ti Piacera — North Beach

Join us for a high-energy evening of soulful jazz and funk with the Charles Unger Experience at Ti Piacera!

Wacky Wednesday

Jack Kerouac Alley — North Beach

Wacky Wednesdays in Kerouac Alley brings a wildly creative outdoor rock and punk party to one of San Francisco’s most legendary blocks every Wednesday from mid-June…

Open Jazz Jam, Swing, Country, Manouche, Blues, and Standards

The Liberties — North Beach

Every Wednesday Mark Brazil hosts an open jam at The Liberties in the Mission.

Chess League in a Bar (Fillmore & Lombard)

Rick & Roxy's, 2131 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA — Union Street

A bar-based chess league nightlife event near Fillmore and Lombard at Rick & Roxy's.

Startup Pitch - 5 Founders On Stage

A startup pitch event featuring five founders presenting on stage.

Molcajete Poets

3036 24th Street — Mission District

Join the Molcajete poets on September 17th from 7PM-9:00PM for an open mic night of poetry and rhyme to celebrate Yen La Poeta's birthday!

Cola ~ Artificial Go ~ Beafsteek

Bottom Of The Hill — Potrero Hill

This humpday would be much improved with some twangy wisdom from Beefsteak and a hoppy jangle set from Artificial Go.

Kinetech Arts Open Lab

ODC except first Wednesdays which rotate — Bayview

Our weekly Open Lab has fostered somatic, scientific, and technological research, bringing together dancers, scientists, musicians, and digital artists to experiment and…

Kori King: Black Barbie Tour

Cobb's Comedy Club — North Beach

VIP ticket includes Front-Of-House Seating and a Pre-Show Meet & Greet starting at 5:45pm. Doors open 1 hour and 15 minutes before show time.

Neck of the Woods SF Open Mic Wednesdays

Neck of the Woods — Richmond

Neck of the Woods SF Open Mic NightEvery Wednesday Night Neck of the Woods 406 Clement St San Francisco, CA 94118Doors at 7pmFREE21+Sign up at the bar or Neck of the…

Téada in Concert: 25th Anniversary

United Irish Cultural Center — Parkside

Internationally acclaimed Irish trad band celebrates 25 Years on the road!

Ken Carson - Xperimenting Tour

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium — Civic Center

All tickets for this show are general admission, standing on floor level or seated upstairs on a first come, first serve basis.

Kristin Hannah in conversation with Yangsze Choo

Kristin Hannah’s award-winning, best-selling novels, including the international hit The Nightingale, celebrate the all-too-often forgotten power of women across…

Indha Room w/ Rohith Jayaraman

The Battery — Jackson Square

An internationally acclaimed artist returns home to share an intimate concert that blends original music, storytelling, and Carnatic musical influences.

Tommy Emmanuel

The Guild Theatre — Downtown Menlo Park

Acoustic guitar virtuoso and two time Grammy Award nominee Tommy Emmanuel is back on tour, bringing his unrivalled passion and energy to his beloved instrument.

Jinx Jones

Dawn Club — North Beach

Jinx Jones Biography (Jazz Trio) “Jinx is a guitar virtuoso who seamlessly moves from rockabilly to jazz to twang and back again, sometimes in the same song.

Sébastien Tellier

Castro Theatre — Castro

A concert by Sébastien Tellier at the Castro Theatre.

Boz Scaggs Rhythm Review 2026

The Masonic — Nob Hill

A concert by Boz Scaggs, the Rhythm Review 2026, at The Masonic.

Nervy

Cafe Du Nord — Duboce Triangle

Rock band NERVY will hit the road across North America with an explosive live tour that will shake stages throughout the U.S.

Magic School Busk

Persona — North Beach

Turn your midweek slump into a vibe at Persona SF! Every Wednesday at 8 PM, the Magic School Busk brings an electrifying fusion of Funk, Soul, Latin, Afro, and more to…

Mohanad Elshieky

Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco — Embarcadero

Featuring Frankie Marcos. Doors open one hour before the show. This show is 18 & over with valid, government-issued photo ID. There is a two beverage minimum per person.

Drugstore Lipstick with Aroma, Bowls Road, and Strawberry Panic ($10 - $15)

El Rio — Mission District

We are excited to host touring band Drugstore Lipstick LIVE at El Rio along with AroMa, Howls Road, and Strawberry Panic!

Jazz Jam Session

Stookey’s Blue Room — North Beach

This is a drop in jazz jam session, led by rotating musicians. Come catch the next generation of jazz cats and be transported back in time to the 1920’s.

Dirty Works Jazz Jam @ The Shoe

The Lucky Horseshoe — North Beach

Jazz Jam at The Lucky Horseshoe is an open, straight-ahead jazz session in Bernal Heights for instrumentalists and vocalists, centered on standards, shared repertoire,…

Peninsula Project

Comstock Saloon — North Beach

The Peninsula Project brings its high-energy, trombone-led jazz to Comstock Saloon.

The Frights

at Great American Music Hall — Tenderloin

A concert by The Frights at Great American Music Hall.

Nerd Nite SF #164

at Rickshaw Stop — Hayes Valley

The 164th installment of Nerd Nite SF, a nerdy lecture and social event, at Rickshaw Stop.

Boz Scaggs

SF Masonic Auditorium — Nob Hill

A purveyor of a smooth blend of rock, blues, and blue-eyed soul, Boz Scaggs began his on-stage career alongside Steve Miller in Arkells, before following him into the…

Ghostly Kisses

The Independent — Divisadero

Please note - there is a delivery delay set for 2 weeks prior to show.

Nai Palm (of Hiatus Kaiyote)

Bimbo's 365 Club — Russian Hill

21+ ONLY. Please note - there is a delivery delay set for 48 hours prior to show. There is a 4 ticket limit per household.

PAN Dulce Presents RPDR Mexico & Latina Royale Star Eva Blunt Live @ Beaux

Beaux SF — Duboce Triangle

A nightlife event at Beaux SF featuring RuPaul's Drag Race Mexico and Latina Royale star Eva Blunt.

Strut SF and F8 present Tara Brooks

F8 1192 Folsom — SoMa

A nightlife event presented by Strut SF and F8 featuring performer Tara Brooks at F8 on Folsom.

Play-x-land

Cat Club — SoMa

Come out and play every Wednesday Night!

Dave Matthews

The Saloon — North Beach

The Dave Matthews Blues Band performs at The Saloon. Established in 2002 by David S.

Truck

The Stud — SoMa

‼️Listen up, heathens - Truck is shaking things up‼️ ON Wednesdays, come park your TRUCK at @studsf. That’s right, a new venue and a new day of the week.

RUN: Almost Friday Run Club (NOPA)

3 miles https://www.instagram.com/almostfridayrunclub_sf/

San Francisco Brazilian Film Festival

The Vogue Theater

The First San Francisco Brazilian Film Festival is a cultural bridge connecting San Francisco audiences with the creativity, diversity, and spirit of Brazil through the…

0100 Emerging Europe 2026

House of Music Hungary, Budapest — SoMa

For the 15th time, 0100 Emerging Europe will bring together investors, fund managers, family offices, and advisors active across the broader CEE region.

GenMedia Conference 2026

The GenMedia Conference brings together the executives, founders, researchers, creators, and technologists shaping the future of generative media.

DevGuild: The Long Horizon Stack

We’re all running agent factories for local, bounded, and cheaply verifiable actions.

Mindspace Open House | San Francisco Premium Coworking

Mindspace Coworking San Francisco — Financial District

Experience premium coworking + networking on the last Thursday of the month. Drop in, explore our space, meet our community.

Chimera Demo Day

An innovation show! Chimera Demo Day is a community-driven gathering designed to celebrate innovation and bring together people passionate about building the future.

Founders Series

Join fellow Enrich founders (and aspiring founders) for a candid, peer-led roundtable where you can bring your biggest challenge, pressure-test ideas, and learn from…

Chess on the Plaza

Mechanics Monument Plaza — Financial District

Chess on the Plaza | Downtown San Francisco

BSides Edmonton

Edmonton

BSides Edmonton Annual Cyber Security Conference in Edmonton. Date: Thursday Sept 24 and Friday Sept 25 2026 Location: NAIT Productivity and Innovation Centre

Reuters Momentum AI

A Reuters-hosted event focused on AI momentum in the tech industry.

Ha Chong-Hyun: Retrospective Member Preview

Asian Art Museum — Civic Center

A members-only preview of the Ha Chong-Hyun retrospective at the Asian Art Museum.

Write-In Craft Session with Amy Berkowitz

To complement our Ruby Write-In sessions, we're hosting once-a-month craft talks with Ruby authors! This month, please join Ruby Amy Berkowitz!

Carla Lalli: Food is a Feeling

Food Is a Feeling: An Evening with Carla Lalli

WoodWorks Connect | San Francisco

SPUR Urban Center — Yerba Buena

Networking for design & construction professionals with manufacturers

Scrappy AI Founders Play Pickleball (Seed to Series A)

12 Scrappy Founders - outdoor endurance community for founders and investors in the Bay Area. What is this?

3rd Thursday Band

The Saloon — North Beach

The 3rd Thursday Band is a San Francisco-based blues and rock group known for lively performances at The Saloon.

Music on the Plaza

Ferry Building — Embarcadero

Kick back and enjoy your Thursday afternoon, accompanied by live performances from our favorite Bay Area musicians.

Austin Wazz of Analog Dog

The Grove — North Beach

Austin Wazz (Austin Wasielewski) is the lead singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist of Analog Dog, a San Francisco-based psychedelic indie-disco band he…

The Cottontails

Specs' Twelve Adler Museum Cafe — North Beach

The Cottontails are one of San Francisco's most exciting musical groups, playing a wide range of styles ranging from 20'/30's Gatsby-era jazz, classic 40's swing, and…

SF Systems: Research to Practice, from Inference Engines to Multimodal Coding

185 Berry St lobby 5 suite 1800 — Mission Bay

The SF Systems Club is back with a pair of exciting talks from researchers who are bringing cutting-edge science to the real world!

Agents & APIs SF Developer Meetup

CANOPY Jackson Square — North Beach

Join us for another awesome Agents and APIs Developer Meetup brought to you by Postman!

Mystery Game Night in the Library

Mechanics' Institute — Financial District

Come play mystery and deduction games in our historical library!

Commonwealth Club: Alex Beard: Abstract Naturalism and the Painting of Life

110 The Embarcadero — Embarcadero

Artist Alex Beard is coming to San Francisco from his New Orleans art studio to discuss how his Abstract Naturalism style reflects the manner in which nature, as…

RUN: Marina Run Club

Duboce Park, Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA — Duboce Triangle

It's free to run https://www.instagram.com/marinarunclub_sf/

AMA SF Excellence in Marketing Awards 2026

Klamath (Historic Ship) — Northern Waterfront

Celebrating the Bay Area marketers making waves.

Building active-active, multi-cloud systems

560 Davis St suite 250 — Northern Waterfront

The best AI infrastructure doesn't have a single point of failure. Join us at the Baseten Clubhouse for an evening with Colin McGrath, Head of Infrastructure at Baseten.

Commonwealth Club: Assessing the Threats to Voting Rights in the Midterm Elections

110 The Embarcadero — Tenderloin

America’s election system faces unprecedented challenges as we approach the midterms.

Castro Wine Walk Fall Edition

The Academy SF — Duboce Triangle

Join us for the Castro Wine Walk! Sip seasonal pours, sip and stroll through local businesses, and celebrate in the gayborhood. ✨

Simple Pleasures Open Mic

Simple Pleasures Cafe 3434 Balboa Street — Outer Richmond

Weekly open mic, Bring whatever it is you do to share! 🤩 Sign up: 6pm Start: 6:30pm End: 8pm

Hardware Pitch Night - Studio 45

Join us for an evening of live pitches and demos from hardware founders working on frontier technologies for the physical world.

Inner Work Club

Downtown, SR — Mission District

Welcome to the Inner Work Club, where spiritual seekers and personal growth enthusiasts come together to deepen their practices.

Works on Paper Book Club: Gertrude Stein: An Afterlife by Francesca Wade

SFMOMA — SoMa

For the September meeting of the Works on Paper Book Club, Thomas Weisel Family Chief Curator Janet Bishop has selected the newly published biography "Gertrude Stein: An…

Existential Risk, Global Security, and Technology Governance Now

Manny's — Mission District

It’s 85 seconds to midnight and that’s not good for today’s world – a new look at the greatest global threats & what can be done about them!

Ear Hustle Live!

SFMOMA — SoMa

Join the hosts of the acclaimed podcast Ear Hustle as they share stories from inside and outside prison brought to life with live music and never-before-seen visuals.

Fall European Networking

SAP Labs — South Beach

Come to network with expats, entrepreneurs and a range of professionals involved in cross-border business.

Viajó de la Música

Scopo Divino — North Beach

Viajó de la Música brings a traveling soundtrack of Latin jazz, boleros to the intimate wine‑bar glow of Scopo Divino.

Many Hands: Celebrating SF Local Legends

Many Hands is back! We’re so excited to announce the second edition of our tasting series, which brings together chefs, makers, and creatives we admire to share their…

Jose Simioni: Live Music Thursday at Capo's

Capo’s — North Beach

North Beach guitarist and composer Jose Simioni brings his guitar-led blend of blues, jazz, and improvisational roots music to Capo’s.