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Matt Passmore: Tied / Untied

Marina

An art exhibition by Matt Passmore titled "Tied / Untied" at Fort Mason Center.

American Indian Cultural District — We Are The Land: Between Earth & Sky

Marina

An exhibition by the American Indian Cultural District titled "We Are The Land: Between Earth & Sky" at Fort Mason Center.

80s Pop Culture Trivia

Wine Down SF — Yerba Buena

Test your 80s pop culture knowledge with trivia, prizes, and costumes encouraged.

Creating & Performing Your Work

The Marsh San Francisco — Dolores Heights

Showcase of original work from David Ford’s Summer 2026 storytelling cohort.

Death Lens

Brick and Mortar Music Hall — Mission District

LA punk band Death Lens headlines with support from Heart to Gold and Grave Secrets.

Brainstory

Bottom of the Hill — Potrero Hill

Brainstory performs live with support from Bolero! and Radio Veloso.

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

Mechanics' Institute — Financial District

The Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services

Dirty Works Jazz Jam @ The Shoe

The Lucky Horseshoe — North Beach

A jazz jam session, Dirty Works, held at The Lucky Horseshoe.

Nox Novacula, The Discussion and Sympathy Flowers

Kilowatt — Mission Dolores

https://noxnovacula.bandcamp.com/album/feed-the-fire thediscussion.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/sympathy_flowers_oakland

The Hot Takes ~ The DisRespectors ~ Neon Ships

Bottom Of The Hill — Potrero Hill

Drop dead on the dance floor with The Hot Takes, supported by the Bay's own The DisRespectors and Neon Ships. The Bottom of the Hill does not use QR codes for entry.

Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends (Milwaukee) + The Null + The Freak Accident

The Knockout — Bernal Heights

CONAN NEUTRON AND THE SECRET FRIENDS (MILWAUKEE) + THE NULL + THE FREAK ACCIDENT • POST PUNK ALT PSYCH SURF ROCK N’ ROLL • CAN YOU DIG IT • DOORS 8PM • SHOW 9PM TO CLOSE…

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…

Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends (Milwaukee) + the Null + the Freak Accident

The Knockout — Mission District

CONAN NEUTRON AND THE SECRET FRIENDS (MILWAUKEE) + THE NULL + THE FREAK ACCIDENT • POST PUNK ALT PSYCH SURF ROCK N’ ROLL • CAN YOU DIG IT • DOORS 8PM • SHOW 9PM TO CLOSE…

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.

Peninsula Project

Comstock Saloon — North Beach

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

Verve Quintet

Local Edition — North Beach

This fabulous quintet honors the blue note, hard bop tradition of the 1960’s and beyond.

STRUT SF & F8 Present DJ Mes

F8 Nightclub & Bar — SoMa

Wednesday night, August 26 - STRUT SF & F8 Present DJ Mes! Support from Matthew Brian, Sharon Buck & Elz!

The Guitar Hang

Keys Jazz Bistro — North Beach

The Guitar Hang at Keys Jazz Bistro is an essential evening for jazz guitar enthusiasts — West Coast standard-bearers Jack Tone Riordan and Jeffrey Burr host an intimate…

JustJovani's Techno Birthday

F8 1192 Folsom — SoMa

JustJovani's techno birthday party at F8.

Play-x-land

Cat Club — SoMa

Come out and play every Wednesday Night!

My Blue Soul

The Saloon — North Beach

My Blue Soul is a vibrant San Francisco band specializing in soul, blues, and funk with a monthly residence at the Saloon.

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.

CALiTALO DiSCO 3 Years Anniversary

Make-Out Room — Mission District

A three-year anniversary party for CALiTALO DISCO at Make-Out Room, featuring Nino Msk.

Radical Aliveness Process Group

Heartlab — Mission District

Click Here For More InfoRadical Aliveness Process Group is a dynamic, experiential group that explores emotional, psychological and energetic patters to promote personal…

RUN: Almost Friday Run Club (NOPA)

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

RUN: Marina Run Club

500 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA — Marina District

A group run meetup starting near the Marina in San Francisco.

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.

Step SF 2026: The AI & Tech Startup Festival

900 Marin St, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA — Central Waterfront

Luma Event Link Step returns to San Francisco on 27 August 2026 at The Midway for the third edition of Step SF - bringing founders, investors, builders, and operators…

Haines Gallery – The Shape Of Looking: Rebekah Goldstein, Ricardo Mazal & David Simpson

Marina

THE SHAPE OF LOOKING: REBEKAH GOLDSTEIN, RICARDO MAZAL & DAVID SIMPSON PRESENTED BY HAINES GALLERY Haines Gallery presents The Shape Of Looking, a group exhibition…

Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland (2025)

Walt Disney Family Museum — Presidio

During the run of the special exhibition, we will have regular screenings of a new featurette, Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland (2025)...

Goalty (Frisbee) (Golden Gate Park, 8th Ave)

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

no guarantee this is happening. You must check the group chat https://app.groupme.com/join_group/29375610/ZmPwvT

ODC Presents: State of Play

836M — Financial District

ODC Presents: State of Play | Downtown San Francisco

Throwback Thursdays

Raven Bar — SoMa

A weekly Throwback Thursdays nightlife event at Raven Bar.

Death Café: A Conversation About Life & Death

JCCSF — Pacific Heights

Join a warm, open exchange to explore your thoughts and questions about death and dying. We’ll reflect on life’s impermanence and what matters most. \n

Volunteer: San Francisco Habitat Stewards (Every Thursday)

Presidio Main Post, San Francisco — Main Post

Presidio Events Event Link Price: Free Habitat Stewards restore the natural areas of Fort Funston, Lands End, and the Presidio.

UBE Universe

833 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — Yerba Buena

Partiful Event Link Summer's almost over, so we're making it purple. For one afternoon only, downtown San Francisco transforms into UBE UNIVERSE — a dreamy purple world…

Luca (2021)

Walt Disney Family Museum — Presidio

Young sea monster Luca is discontented with his quiet life under the waves. He meets Alberto, a fellow sea monster who reveals that, when dry, they...

Palace Of Fine Arts/Marina

An SF City Guides walking tour of the Palace of Fine Arts and the Marina district.

Script Club: Ever After Screening and Discussion

Join the Ruby for a film screening and craft discussion of beloved 90s classic Ever After, starring Drew Barrymore!

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.

Lascaux Acrylics Workshop

Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd Center, Bldg D, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA

Flax: Art & Design (Fort Mason) Event source calendar Event Link: see venue calendar above ^^ Immerse yourself in the world of Lascaux Artist colors.

Side-Project Party II

85 5th St Ste A, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — Yerba Buena

Luma Event Link The best things start as side-projects. Have a new idea? Or one you've been working on for years?

Happy Hour

Entire Venue — SoMa

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS GALLERY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC $8 Drafts $10 House Wine $10 Well Drinks Join us at 111 Minna Gallery for an unforgettable Happy Hour experience in the…

Hernandez Hideaway (Balkan/Klezmer)

Specs' Twelve Adler Museum Cafe — North Beach

Balkan beats, Klezmer stylings, goofball remixes and original tunes combine in the music of Oakland-based band Hernandez Hideaway.

Reel Stories 2026 Introduction to Audio for Video Production Workshop

KQED — Mission District

Join Reel Stories for a hands-on introduction to audio for video production workshop!

Music on the Plaza

Ferry Building — Embarcadero

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

Jungle Nights

1145 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — SoMa

Decentered Community Events (SOMA 8th St) Event Link SOMA Nights block party themed 'Jungle Nights' at 1145 Folsom Street. Hosted by Folsom Natoma and Alex L.

9Zero Climate Happy Hour @Zeitgeist

Zeitgeist — SoMa

Come meet and hang out with your fellow 9Zero members and the climate community, all building something incredible in climate 🎉 About 9Zero: We’re a members-only…

Rob Phillips

The Grove — North Beach

Rob Phillips at The Grove features the Queens-born, Bay Area-based trumpet and flugelhorn player.

Cleantech Opportunities in Data Centers - San Francisco

Two Embarcadero Center — Financial District

Join our startups, alumni, mentors, judges, investors, and supporters to network and learn about AI, hosted by Kilpatrick in San Francisco!

Unicorn Battle in San Francisco

875 Sansome St — North Beach

Join Unicorn Battle in San Francisco to get a chance to personally meet top VCs and fundraise.

Member Repair Party

San Francisco Bicycle Coalition — Lower Haight

Join us at the SFBike office for an evening of bike repair!

Stories By Design: Design For Legacy Panel

220 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA — Financial District

Luma Event Link Insights and reflections on building a brand that endures. In this closing session, we bring the series full circle.

Personalized Health Showcase w/ YC S26

Central Waterfront — Central Waterfront

Luma Event Link RonanRx (YC S26) — $79/month personalized GLP1s for the first 1000.

Tomatopia IV: Once Upon a Time in Austin Alley

did you come here to pet a dog? sorry for the bait and switch. but we have something even better: you can throw tomatoes at strangers.

AWS Agentic AI Showcase - MongoDB and LangChain

Amazon AWS 525 market street, San Francisco — Financial District

Important note: Register on the AICamp Event Website is REQUIRED for admission.

Who Will Own The Intelligence Layer?

Financial District — Financial District

Luma Event Link Will AI consolidate around a handful of frontier labs - or will intelligence become an open, competitive commodity?

Platforms for the AI Era

1740 Technology Dr (Room: 120-Cranium) — North San Jose

The Platform Engineering AI Meetup group is expanding its global footprint from India and is thrilled to land in Silicon Valley this August!

Commonwealth Club: What Children Need to Thrive: Why Supporting Families Is Fundamental to Improving Child Outcomes

Toni Rembe Rock Auditorium — Embarcadero

When families have support, children and youth do better at home, in school and in their communities.

Demo Night SF: Ship AI Apps with Anthropic + Postman + Supabase + Vercel

CANOPY Jackson Square — North Beach

Join us for another awesome Agents and APIs Developer Meetup brought to you by Postman! Come check out live demos from Anthropic, Postman, Supabase, and Vercel!

Taste of Bayview: Celebrating Bayview's Vibrant Food Scene!

Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA — India Basin

Luma Event Link Join us for another Taste of Bayview, a celebration of Bayview's vibrant and diverse culinary community!

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/

Coffeehouse by Ode with Anthropic

415 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA — SoMa

Luma Event Link Ode is putting on our next Coffeehouse, and this time we're doing it 58 floors up.

Legends in the Glass Vol. IV: Bordeaux

Legends in the Glass Vol. IV: Bordeaux

Agent Context Without the Round Trip

A small room of engineers building agent and RAG infrastructure, talking through the real tradeoffs: latency, ownership, and what happens when retrieval and inference…

Mission Lotería Game Night at Taqueria La Iguana Azul (Free)

928 Geneva Ave #3403, San Francisco, CA 94112, USA — Crocker-Amazon

Mission Lotería (Mission District) Event Link Price: Free Play Mission Loteria for a chance to win some great prizes! Enjoy delicious food and drink specials all night.

Commonwealth Club: Mark Pincus: Life at the Speed of Play

110 The Embarcadero — Embarcadero

Come see a Silicon Valley legend and hear him share his wisdom for entrepreneurs, product managers, innovators and anyone who has an idea they dream of turning into a…

Dick Day at the Knockout! A Tribute to a True Legend!

The Knockout — Bernal Heights

DICK DAY AT THE KNOCKOUT! A TRIBUTE TO A TRUE LEGEND! OPEN DECKS! BRING YOUR BEST RECORDS, WE’RE ALL GONNA SPIN AND DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE ONE AND…

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

PyLadies San Francisco at Apify

European Startup Embassy — South Beach

\*\*\* You must register for this event on Luma: https://luma.com/ma8lkaim \*\*\* Event Agenda • ​6:00 pm: Networking and Snacks • ​7:00 pm: Welcome and Community…

Live Music Thursday at Capo's

Capo’s — North Beach

Join us on the patio at Capo’s for live music 6-9pm with Peter Lindman. Come grab a slice and support live music in San Francisco.

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.

VC/LP Fundraising Kickoff Night

Hey folks, I'm Pavel, founder of Murph Capital. We build "new media", research, and community for emerging VCs and LPs, and we selectively back them with small checks…

The Future of Talent, Powered by AI by Women in AI and Alma

AI is reshaping how companies hire, onboard, and scale their teams — but the people building those teams are still navigating the same hard questions: How do you move…

HackerX AI San Francisco (Employer Registration)

Reform — SoMa

Meet 100+ AI Professionals in One Evening

The Regeneration Process Book Launch Event with Dr. Ame Cutler

SF LGBT Center — Mint Hill

A Community Gathering for Healing Practitioners & LGBTQ+ Community

Women in Tech SF 2026

Toy Soldier — Belden Place

THE BEST NETWORKING IN SF!!!

Kelley Finley and Tricia Rainwater: I Split the Ground, So It Would Not Close Over Me — Artist Tricia Rainwater in Conversation with Larissa Nez @ SFAC

401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA — Fillmore District

Art Bae Event Link Kelley Finley and Tricia Rainwater: I split the ground, so it would not close over me @ SFAC Join us for the closing week of "I split the ground, so…

RUN: Boulders n' Brews

2573 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA — Dogpatch

Midnight Runners SF Event Link Overall cost : $35 for a climbing day pass (includes shoe rentals) Ahoy climbers!

Works on Paper Book Club: Swing Time by Zadie Smith — Guided Discussion @ SFMOMA

151 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — Yerba Buena

Art Bae Event Link the August meeting of SFMOMA’s Works on Paper Book Club with this month’s moderator, Assistant Curator of Photography Shana Lopes, who has selected…

Paris Portraits — Performance @ SFMOMA

151 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — Yerba Buena

Art Bae Event Link Welcome to a Parisian salon. This staged dramatic reading brings to life a collection of stories from Paris Portraits: Stories of Picasso, Matisse,…

1ZKING x Decentered Arts Trunk Show and Chaga Pop Up for SOMA Nights

1175 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — SoMa

Decentered Featured Events (SOMA 8th St) Event Link The Onsie King is popping up at Decentered Studio for a night of fashion, chaga and fun.

Dick Day at the Knockout! A Tribute to a True Legend!

The Knockout — Mission District

DICK DAY AT THE KNOCKOUT! A TRIBUTE TO A TRUE LEGEND! OPEN DECKS! BRING YOUR BEST RECORDS, WE’RE ALL GONNA SPIN AND DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE ONE AND…

Stablecoin Speakeasy

Northern Waterfront — Northern Waterfront

Luma Event Link Join us for a laid-back evening at the Stablecoin Speakeasy, hosted by Bridge, Privy, and Tempo.

Art21's 'Realms of the Real' — Film Screening @ Root Division

1131 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — SoMa

Art Bae Event Link for a free screening of Art21’s Realms of the Real , presented as part of the Art21 Screening Society.

Dopamine, Doomscrolling, & Digital Design

Lost and Found Cocktail Bar — Parkside

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

Dinner @ Cuisine of Nepal Prix Fixe Menu $50/pp (Tax & Tip Incl.)

3486 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA — Bernal Heights

San Francisco Vegan Society Events Event Link $50/pp prix fixe menu including tax and gratuity.

Cut to Summer: Free Outdoor Movie Nights

Check out the full schedule of Cut to Summer Movies! Make sure to RSVP to the corresponding date and movie of your choice.

Shane Dwight

Biscuits and Blues — Union Square

Shane Dwight learned his blues from a man who played with John Lee Hooker, then took it to Nashville and cut records with Delbert McClinton’s band.

20s & 30s Late Night Comedy & Pizza in North Beach!

San Francisco, CA, USA

GistIRL: Make Friends and Network Event Link: see venue calendar above ^^ Hey North Beach night owls, Let's soak up the neighborhood's neon lights and lively energy this…

From the Frontlines: Technical Talks with FDE Leaders | by Factory, Reducto, & Exa

Union Square — Union Square

Luma Event Link Join Factory, Reducto, and Exa for an evening of technical talks about forward deployment in AI.

The Four Great Winds - Beginner's Guide to Mah Jong

Sunset Commons — Inner Sunset

Time to learn how to Soeng, Pung, and Sik, the basics of Mah Jong. Come on over!

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.

Without You, I'm Nothing

4 Star Theater — Central Richmond

4 Star Theater presents a Messy Bitch Cinema event screening of Sandra Bernhard in "Without You, I'm Nothing," hosted by Our Lady Kate.

Nerf Herder ~ Pulsars ~ Dog Party [Thu 8/27]

Bottom Of The Hill — Potrero Hill

Come see the power pop sisterhood of Dog Party opening for the synthy and optimistic Pulsars, rounded out by the hilarious and iconic Nerf Herder.

Offsite: Robert Reich at JCC

Green Apple Books — Inner Richmond

Join us for an evening with Robert Reich at JCC San Francisco on Thursday, August 27 at 7pm for a screening of The Last Class, followed by a live conversation on Reich's…

Clement St Comedy

Neck of the Woods — Richmond

Clement St ComedyEvery Thursday downstairs (monthly showcase last Thursday of the month)@ Neck of the Woods 406 Clement St San Francisco, CA 94118Doors at 6:45pm, show…

Alexandra Rieloff Quartet

Sheba Piano Lounge — North Beach

The Alexandra Rieloff Trio is a jazz ensemble appearing at Sheba Piano Lounge, led by Brooklyn-born Chilean vocalist Alexandra Rieloff, with Mark Holzinger on guitar and…

Shangó Beat

Amelie — North Beach

Shangô Beat brings a vibrant Afro-Brazilian groove to Amelie, led by Bay Area–based percussionist, singer, and composer Marcos Odara, who grew up in Salvador, Bahia.

Memory Leak - Founder+VC Happy Hour

The Bank at Amador — Financial District

Your system has been running all day. Time to clear the buffer. Memory Leak is an end-of-day gathering at The bank at Amador, designed for unwinding after a full day of…

Stay Out, Stratejacket, Midcourse Correction and Halibut Head

Kilowatt — Mission Dolores

LOCAL ROCK MUSIC @ KILOWATT.

The End with Dave Dennison [PRQ-I]

BATS Bayfront Theatre — Fort Mason

Eventbrite - BATS Improv School presents The End with Dave Dennison [PRQ-I] - Thursday, August 27, 2026 at BATS Bayfront Theatre, San Francisco, CA.

Chai Tide Cleanup Crew

Ocean Beach (between Fulton Street and Lincoln Way) — Pacific Heights

Care for San Francisco\'s coastline while putting Jewish values into action. Join fellow young adults for a beach cleanup at Ocean Beach, then stay for drinks,…

Robert Reich – The Last Class

JCCSF — Pacific Heights

A special screening of the acclaimed documentary The Last Class, followed by a live conversation with Robert Reich exploring his remarkable career, enduring ideas, and…

Spikeball (competitive) (Japantown)

Raymond Kimbell Playground Park, 1901 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA — Western Addition

https://linktr.ee/SJSpikeball join the chat. There's an SF group within it. There's also a small soccer pickup team that plays there at the same time and welcome new…

Command Line Music - Auwen Workshop

151 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA — Union Square

TIAT Art and Tech (Downtown: Powell and O'Farrell) Event Link This class is an intro to command line music with Auwen, a tool for writing and performing songs in real…

Vegan Scene Singles Speed Dating North Beach | Ages 25-39 (Suggested)

Peña Pachamama — North Beach

Meet other singles ages 25-39 for some fast-paced fun and maybe spark a connection over plant-based vibes.

Barrio Manouche

El Chato — North Beach

Barrio Manouche plays gypsy-jazz at El Chato. Founded by the Spanish guitarist and composer Javi Jiménez, the group consists of a singular musical body that combines…

The Coltrane Influence – Two Different Expressions ft. Wayne Escoffery & Tal Cohen

Black Cat Jazz Supper Club — North Beach

Black Cat presents a rare convergence of two major voices in modern jazz, each shaped by the towering legacy of John Coltrane yet speaking in distinct musical languages…

Bennett Roth Trio

The Deluxe — North Beach

Bennett Roth Trio at The Deluxe features the Bay Area pianist, composer, educator, and emcee, whose work spans jazz, soul, hip-hop, and collaborative projects.

State of Play 2026: Kick-Off Party

ODC Theater — Mission District

836M Gallery hosts the State of Play Kick Off Party featuring performances by ODC Home Company Kinetech Arts and 2022-2024 resident curator Maurya Kerr, with remarks by…

9th Ave: Valerie Hsiung with Jennifer S. Cheng, Jennifer Elise Foerster, and Samantha Giles

Please note that, while RSVP is not required, it is very helpful to us in gauging expected attendance. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP.

BYOB (Bring Your Own Beamer) Pop-Up Projector Show

2665 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA — Mission District

Luma Event Link BYOB, summer euphoria edition! Bring Your Own Beamer lights up Gray Area once again for another one-night exhibit of moving light, generative visuals,…

Founder Comedy Night

North Beach — North Beach

Luma Event Link Founder Comedy Night Founding a company is hard. For one night, we're making it funny.

The Psychology of Illusion: A Magician Reveals His Secrets

The Foundry SF — SoMa

✨ 🎩 Back by popular demand! This was one of our most popular lectures, and we're so excited to bring it back for another night of impossible moments and mind-bending…

Unscene Issue 7 Launch @ The Faight

473A Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA — Lower Haight

The Faight (Lower Haight) Event Link location provided by event source: "473A Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117" ―――――――――― SF Stuff To Do

Noche de Movies Presents John Sayles' Lone Star

3036 24th Street — Mission District

Noche de Movies is back! Our monthly movie series returns just in time for those chilly San Francisco summer nights.

The Okay Ultras (Ellie James, Sophia Kandler, & Sunny Mitchell) – Santa Rosa

The Lost Church — North Beach

The Okay Ultras (Ellie James, Sophia Kandler, & Sunny Mitchell) – Santa Rosa

Get It?! Gameshow

Cobb's Comedy Club — North Beach

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

How to Become a Silicon Valley Creep (In 10 Easy Steps)

Swedish American Hall — Duboce Triangle

Have you always wanted to become a rich-as-hell Silicon Valley weirdo, but are unsure how to decide between nootropics, how to pick blood bags, and where to set up your…

The Setup at The Lost Church

The Lost Church · San Francisco — North Beach

The Setup is having a special run of underground comedy shows at The Lost Church. This is part of a Setup VIP experience.

El Mad Mex Talks Back: A Solo Spoken Word Performance by Gómez-Peña @ Adobe Books

3130 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA — Mission District

Art Bae Event Link Join La Pocha Nostra and Adobe Books for a special evening of spoken word by performance poet Guillermo Gómez-Peña featuring excerpts from his “living…

Srijan Deshpande

809 37th St, Oakland, CA 94608, USA — Longfellow

Decentered Community Events (SOMA 8th St) Event Link Hindustani classical vocalist Srijan Deshpande performs Khayal music in the tradition of Kumar Gandharva,…

Hernandez Hideaway (Balkan/Klezmer)

Specs’ Twelve Adler Museum Cafe — North Beach

Join Oakland-based Hernandez Hideaway at Specs for Balkan beats, Klezmer stylings, goofball remixes and original tunes.

Cheaper Than Therapy, Stand-up Comedy: Thu, Aug 27

Shelton Theater — Union Square

A stand-up comedy show by Cheaper Than Therapy at Shelton Theater.

Katy Stephan

Comstock Saloon — North Beach

Kathy Stephan brings torch songs, swing standards, and a touch of twang to the Comstock Saloon’s polished‑but‑raucous barroom.

Son Rompe Pera

The Independent — Divisadero

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

Brick & Mortar Music Hall: Strangepride, Big Afternoon, & Collision Brothers

Brick & Mortar Music Hall — Mission District

Brick & Mortar Music Hall Presents Strangepride, Big Afternoon, & Collision Brothers August 27, 2026 8:00 pm PDT (Doors: 7:00 pm ) Brick and Mortar Music Hall , 1710…

Courtney Barnett: Creature of Habit Tour

The Fillmore — Fillmore

OPEN DANCE FLOOR / STANDING ROOM ONLY Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm Courtney Barnett has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting organizations working…

Derrick Stroup

Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco — Embarcadero

Featuring Pat House, hosted by Jide Okonkwo. Doors open one hour before the show. This show is 18 & over with valid, government-issued photo ID.

I GOT UR BACK: Fuera Ice ($15 Cover)

El Rio — Mission District

I GOT UR BACK PRESENTS: FUERA ICE! Door entry will be donated to families in Palestine, and legal fees for those kidnapped by ICE!

Outdoor Volleyball @ Willie "Woo Woo" Wong Playground

830 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA — Chinatown

SF Pickup Volleyball Event Link Friendly, casual, open to all levels. Beginners welcomed!

OSEES ft. Brigid Dawson

at The Chapel — Mission District

Osees, Brigid Dawson

Moonpie

Bar Part Time — Mission Dolores

A techno, house, and leftfield DJ night called Moonpie at Bar Part Time.

Castro Magazine Gala: Beverly Chills, Giovanni Sainz, Maliciel, Sicaria, Tony OMFG

Public Works — Mission District

The Castro Magazine Gala, a club night at Public Works with Beverly Chills, Giovanni Sainz, Maliciel, Sicaria, and Tony OMFG spanning house, indie sleaze, club, and…

Teego presents Afro Thursdays featuring MOSTASH

F8 1192 Folsom — SoMa

An Afro Thursdays nightlife event at F8 featuring MOSTASH, Camillionaire, and ANCARCO.

Founders Inc: Open Campus Thursday

We’re opening a section of our campus to a few dozen founders and builders this week.Thursday August 275pm to 10pm. We will be hosting in the living room of our campus.

Otha

at Rickshaw Stop — Hayes Valley

A concert by Otha at Rickshaw Stop.

Fixed Gloss

Underground SF — Lower Haight

A nightlife event called Fixed Gloss at Underground SF featuring Alice Stribling.

Huffy

Phonobar — Fillmore District

A house, disco, and hip-hop DJ set by Huffy at Phonobar.

Karaokiki with Your Hosts Dulce De Leche, Lambert, Mojo Carter & Friscopink (Free)

El Rio — Mission District

KARAOKIKI! Sing your heart out with our incredible rotating hosts DULCE DE LECHE, FRICSO PINK, MOJO & LAMBERT. FREE. FAB. FUN. FRICK YEAH. Every Thursday night!

Open Mic (Outdoors) (Mission)

16th St & Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — Mission District

https://sf.funcheap.com/16th-mission-open-mic-w-out-a-mic-249/ long-running open mic. I think it's 9 PM to midnight or something like that.

The Smokedaddies

Tupelo — North Beach

Experience the high-energy, genre-defying sound of The Smokedaddies at Tupelo.

Wepa_august

The Café — Castro

¡WEPA! is BACK at The Café with DJ Mario, DJ Victor & DJ Lu, plus special guest DJ San Luu joining the party for one night only.

1984

Cat Club — SoMa

The Best of the 80s on 2 Dance Floors —— 9pm-2am | No Cover

The Coltrane Influence: Two Different Expressions ft. Wayne Escoffery & Tal Cohen

Black Cat — Tenderloin

Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:009:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30 Black Cat presents a rare…

Wendy DeWitt

The Saloon — North Beach

Wendy DeWitt plays boogie woogie and blues on the National and International blues scene. And you can see her at the Saloon.

Cold Plunge: Salty Dogs Club

100 Yacht Rd, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA — Marina District

https://www.instagram.com/saltydogsclub_sf/

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

Friday Morning Pastry Run | Sightglass Coffee

3014 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA — Mission District

SF Mission Fun Runs Event Link Please join us for a boot shaped run (rotate Your phone if You dont see it) Route : https://onthegomap.com/s/dn90e78d For now the default…

Volunteer: Presidio Forest Stewards (Friday)

Presidio Main Post, San Francisco — Main Post

Presidio Events Event Link Price: Free Forest Stewards learn about urban forestry and arboriculture while tending to young trees.

Better Days: A Hackathon — San Francisco

KOHO Co-Creative Hub — Japantown

VENUE IS 18+We're heading to Japantown for a full day of building, brought to you by ClickHouse! :)One day. Real problems. Real prizes.

Release of Korea-Bay Area Economic Report

The event will include key report findings and a panel discussion.

Fort Point History Talk

Presidio Main Post, San Francisco — Main Post

A community talk on the history of Fort Point at the Presidio Main Post.

Poetry in the Parks: Share Your Voice

Presidio Main Post, San Francisco — Main Post

A community poetry-sharing event at the Presidio Main Post as part of Poetry in the Parks.

Marina Walk

3301 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA — Marina District

Neighbourgood Event Link A relaxed community walk through the Marina area with scenic views, local spots, and plenty of opportunities to connect with new people.

Walking Tour | Cityscapes & Public Spaces

Montgomery Street — Financial District

Walking Tour | Cityscapes & Public Spaces | Downtown San Francisco

Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here: LISTEN | Envelop SF (2:30 pm)

Envelop SF — SoMa

Pink Floyd’s immersive audio classic within our 32-speaker listening space. Pristine three-dimensional sound envelops you within the music

Ruby Happy Hour and a Half

A happy hour social event at The Ruby SF.

Open Source AI Summit SF

One Embarcadero Center, #3500, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA — Financial District

Luma Event Link Buildplanet is hosting its 10th Open Source AI Summit back in SF! We will be returning to the iconic House by Edge & Node.

Telegraph Hill Stairway Hike

An SF City Guides walking tour up the historic stairways of Telegraph Hill.

How to Find Your Next Read

Mechanics' Institute — Financial District

Learn from a Mechanics' Institute librarian the tricks and techniques they use to discover and recommend books.

Hadestown the Musical: From Broadway to the Big Screen

From Broadway to the Big Screen! Join us for a film screening of Hadestown The Muscial at​ The Mary Heaton Vorse House.

Hayes Valley Promenade

432 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA — Hayes Valley

Car free street. LIve music and market. https://hayespromenade.org/

Hayden James | Sunset Party at Aracely Garden

Aracely Cafe — Treasure Island

HAYDEN JAMES plays a sunset party at The Aracely Garden on Treasure Island in San Francisco on Friday, August 28th.

David M'Ore

The Saloon — North Beach

David M’Ore is a blues-rock guitarist and vocalist based in the San Francisco Bay Area who appears at The Saloon.

DJ Chungtech

Casements Bar — Mission District

A DJ set by DJ Chungtech at Casements Bar.

Voice AI for Real Life - Members +3

Frontier Tower @ Human Flourishing Back Salon 995 Market Street, San Francisco — Mid-Market

Voice AI for Real Life: Community Discovery is the first event in a three-part series presented by NemulAI x Lynkable, bringing together founders, builders, operators,…

Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here: LISTEN | Envelop SF (4:30pm)

Envelop SF — SoMa

Pink Floyd’s immersive audio classic within our 32-speaker listening space. Pristine three-dimensional sound envelops you within the music

Inasmuch: A Pop-Up Art Show

560 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA — Inner Sunset

Partiful Event Link One night only: a joint show featuring paintings, fabrics, sculptural and functional ceramics that explore perspective and abstraction.

Sunset Fridays

San Francisco Zoo — Lakeshore

Sunset Fridays, an after-hours event for the whole family, will run on consecutive Fridays* through October 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Playfield Lawn.

Mitch Iburg: Talus @ Hugomento — Opening Reception

795 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA — Dogpatch

Art Bae Event Link to present ‘Talus’, Minnesota-based ceramic artist Mitch Iburg’s fourth solo exhibition at the gallery.

[ESC]AVATION with Alice Stribling (Free)

El Rio — Mission District

Come to our beloved El Rio for [𝙀𝙎𝘾]𝘼𝙑𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 FRIDAY Aug 28th Picture yourself escaping your tethers in the golden hour back patio aura with cute kitties, sweet…

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…

FIT: Friday Workout | Full Bodyweight HIIT

1235 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA — Panhandle

A Friday full-body bodyweight HIIT workout class.

Board Game Night

Ferry Building — Embarcadero

A community board game night at the Ferry Building.

[esc]avation

El Rio — Bernal Heights

A nightlife event, [esc]avation, at El Rio featuring performer Alice Stribling.

The Friday Roll Out - 1st Session - All Ages - 5:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. ($15/$20)

554 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA — Lower Haight

Church of 8 Wheels (Western Addition) Event Link Price: $15/$20 The first early session of the Friday Night Roller Disco location provided by event source: "Church Of 8…

Katy Stephan

Comstock Saloon — North Beach

A live music performance by Katy Stephan at Comstock Saloon.

Verdi Club: Lindy in the Park 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance

Verdi Club — Mission District

Kick off Lindy in the Park’s 30th Anniversary with Nick Rossi Swing Six at the Verdi Club! Celebrate 30 years of Lindy in the Park with us at the Verdi Club!

Critical Mass Bike Ride

​Embarcadero Plaza — Embarcadero

Critical Mass is a mass bike ride and celebration-protest on the last Friday of each month, taking place in cities across the world.

Most Best Open Mic

220 Montgomery St — Financial District

Celebrate Bay Area poets, musicians, storytellers and showpeople. Who will win the performance of the night & be broadcast on KALW?

Mission Creek Park Volleyball

451 Berry St, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA — Mission Bay

SF Pickup Volleyball Event Link We’re going to play some volleyball at Mission Creek Park North after work Friday and everyone is welcome.

Hipsteria

Etcetera Wine Bar — North Beach

Hipsteria is one of San Francisco’s favorite jazz, soul and party bands! Members of Hipsteria have included some of music’s legendary musicians!

Wine Dinner: Marietta Cellars with Chef Nick

Savor the heritage of California winemaking with estate-grown selections from Marietta Cellars, featuring complex, artisanal pours crafted to seamlessly elevate every…

Studio 203: Figure Drawing

1890 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA — Mission District

Studio 203: Figure Drawing (1890 Bryant St) Event Link 1890 BRYANT STREET STUDIOS Great models in a great studio in a great building meet every Friday 6-9PM for a…

Drink and Draw Mothbelly (Tenderloin)

Moth Belly Gallery, 912 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA — Lower Nob Hill

https://www.sketchboard.co/events """ 🗣️ Sketchboard Presents: Drink n' Draw at Mothbelly Gallery!

Cyril Guiraud

The Deluxe — North Beach

Cyril Guiraud brings a truly international perspective to The Deluxe — a French-born saxophonist, producer, and composer based between San Francisco and Paris, he has…

Drunk Secretary Happy Hour!

The Knockout — Mission District

DRUNK SECRETARY HAPPY HOUR! THREE HOURS OF HEAVY SOUNDS WITH DJ SERGE AND DJ KYLE • HIP HOP! RAP! METAL! ROCK N’ ROLL! AND MORE ON VINYL!

Drawing Room Annex: Communal Table

Drawing Room ANNEX — Mission District

DRAW, CONNECT, LEARN AND INSPIRE ONE ANOTHER AT 599 VALENCIA STREET. We’re pulling out all the tables and chairs, setting up a long table draw plus “stations” to explore…

Catwalk On Washington - A J.Ehren fashion show

Press Club — Yerba Buena

A J.Ehren fashion show titled 'Catwalk On Washington' taking place on Friday, Aug 28 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.

Communal Drawing Table at the Drawing Room (Mission: Valencia and 17th)

The Drawing Room: ANNEX, 599 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA — Mission District

https://drawingroominc.org/pages/communal-table

August Tech Rooftop Mixer

Welcome to Founders & Friends third rooftop tech mixer of the season! Join our monthly gathering for SF’s most ambitious founders, investors, tech professionals — and…

Ross Street Sessions with Dark Matter Lives! – Santa Rosa

The Lost Church — North Beach

Ross Street Sessions with Dark Matter Lives! – Santa Rosa

Escaping Flatland - SF Meetup (Aug 2026)

550 Laguna St, San Francisco — Hayes Valley

The Commons: Third Space (Hayes Valley) Event Link Meetup for Henrik Karlsson readers (of the Substack Escaping Flatland).

Pokemon World Championships

121 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA — Yerba Buena

20 & 30-somethings friends & fun in SF Event Link Please don't come out with huge expectations. This will be chiller meetup.

Movie Night (at a Cannabis Lounge)

2441 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA — Mission District

"Kick back in the lounge every Friday night for curated movie screenings in a fully elevated atmosphere.

Grief Matters

Downtown, SR — Mission District

Grief is part of being human. We grieve people we love. But we can also grieve relationships, health, intimacy, trust, identities, dreams, expected futures, and versions…

Jewelry Workshop

Bituin Studios — SoMa

Jewelry workshop with brwngrlz at Bituin Studios. Participants can make their own earrings, hairpins, keychains, and more. Tools, findings, and acrylic are included.

The Delta Wires

Biscuits and Blues — Union Square

Delta Wires are a high-energy blues band known for soulful harmonica, powerful horns, and rootsy Chicago and West Coast blues sound.

Date Night Boxing Class

The Park Gym — Lower Pacific Heights

Spice up your date night — where punches and sparks fly!

Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi

St Ignatius Church — Lone Mountain

You may not recognize his name, but you will know his work! As the celebrated composer for some of Studio Ghibli's most enchanting animated movies, Joe Hisaishi is a…

ADHD & Chill

550 Laguna St, San Francisco — Hayes Valley

The Commons: Third Space (Hayes Valley) Event Link For folks who aren’t Commons members, we ask for a $5 contribution to help support the space.

Echoes from the Past: Immersive Magic Show ($75)

2007 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA — Pacific Heights

Decentered Community Events (SOMA 8th St) Event Link Price: $75 Produced and led by world-class magician and mentalist Steve Marshall.

Groove

316 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — SoMa

Luma Event Link AFROBEATS OAKLAND PRESENTS: GROOVESounds From the Other Side AFRO • HOUSE • DEEP • AMAPIANO • GQOM • 3-STEP This month we have: GOMA Teego Ancarco Music:…

YJP Shabbat Dinner

Knesset Israel Chabad — Lower Nob Hill

Kick back with great food and even better company at the coolest Shabbat dinner around!

Manny's: Forever Improv!

Manny’s — Mission District

Don’t miss out on the hottest new improv show to hit the Mission! Join us for a night of non-stop laughs. Join us for a night of side-splitting improv comedy!

Oakland Unplugged: Open Mic

Temescal, OAK — Mission District

Join us for the next "Oakland Unplugged", a quarterly open mic night at Groundfloor dedicated to celebrating the diverse talents of Oakland's artists.

Groove: GOMA, Teego, Ancarco

Bella — SoMa

AFROBEATS OAKLAND PRESENTS: GROOVESounds From the Other Side AFRO • HOUSE • DEEP • AMAPIANO • GQOM • 3-STEP This month we have: GOMA Teego Ancarco Music: 7PM-Close FREE…

Tammy Hall - It's All About the Groove!

Keys Jazz Bistro — North Beach

Tammy Hall — It’s All About the Groove! at Keys Jazz Bistro finds the Grammy-winning pianist, composer, and educator exploring the music of Rodney Franklin, Tania Maria,…

9th Ave: DVAN presents Cindy Pham, Trinity Nguyen, and Aimee Phan

Books on the Park on 9th Avenue 1231 9th Ave. San Francisco — Inner Richmond

Join us on Friday, August 28 at 7pm PM when DVAN presents Secrets. Love. Magic., with writers Cindy Pham, Trinity Nguyen, and Aimee Phan at 9th Ave!

ATA: The Magic of Cinema – The Films of Dominic Angerame

Artists’ Television Access — Dolores Heights

Curated by Kornelia Boczkowska. Live music by Kevin Barnard This program celebrates the recent work of Dominic Angerame, a prolific, award- winning filmmaker, educator,…

Kid Congo Powers & Naim Amor

Kilowatt — Mission Dolores

Naïm Amor and Kid Congo Powers met shortly before the pandemic in Tucson, Arizona.

Nerf Herder ~ Ridel High ~ The Kegels [Fri 8/28]

Bottom Of The Hill — Potrero Hill

A second night of Nerf Herder magic, supported by the gifts of Ridel High and the contorting wits and sounds of The Kegels.

Shotz: MAXXING

Eclectic Box SF — Mission Dolores

Seven fresh new plays on the theme: MAXXING.

Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp

The Masonic — Nob Hill

Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp at The Masonic.

Karaoke Band Practice (for Mox-tunies 8/29)

1680 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — SoMa

Mox Event Space (Mission 13th St) Event source calendar Event Link: see venue calendar above ^^ We'll be practicing for the live band karaoke night coming up.

Late Night Coffeeshop

We're bringing back spaces you can code in through the night. Strong coffee and wifi. Music on vinyl. Builders only.

The Friday Roller Disco - 7:00 PM to 11:00 P.M. ($20)

554 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA — Lower Haight

A Friday night roller disco session at 554 Fillmore St, 7–11 PM, $20.

Neat or On the Rocks? Singles Speed Dating SF | Ages 25-45 (Suggested)

Novela — Yerba Buena

Ready to meet your match fast? Join this fun singles speed dating event for 25-45 year olds and see if sparks fly neat or on the rocks!

State of Play 2026: Opening Night Performances & After Party

ODC Theater — Mission District

Opening Night Performances & After Party featuring Dragons Dance/Erin Yen, Johnny Huy Nguyễn, and Laila J. Franklin.

Bookshop comedy

Adobe Books — Mission District

Comedy show at Adobe Books in the Mission. The post says to reserve your seat, notes that shows have been packed out with limited seating, and mentions new lineups every…

Stained Glass Watercolor Workshop

Sunset Commons — Inner Sunset

Experience a creative night and learn how to give your artwork a beautiful stained glass effect using watercolor!

Forever Improv! ($10/$20)

3092 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — Mission District

Manny's: Community, Politics, and Culture (Mission 16th St) Event Link Price: $10/$20 Don’t miss out on the hottest new improv show to hit the Mission!

Other Dimensions in Sound presents Ark of Bones (1st set) & Darren Johnston and Ben Goldberg (2nd set)

3036 24th Street — Mission District

Other Dimensions in Sound is our Friday music series curated and hosted by Boohaabian multi reed player extraordinare David Boyce.

Mood Ring DJ Collective

Casements Bar — Mission District

A DJ night hosted by the Mood Ring DJ Collective at Casements Bar.

Annie Lowrey & Ezra Klein

Annie Lowrey, a visionary economic and political journalist, makes complex issues understandable and provides clear solutions.

Chapter Zero w/ The Letterwriters – San Francisco

The Lost Church — North Beach

Chapter Zero w/ The Letterwriters – San Francisco

Martin Amini

Cobb's Comedy Club — North Beach

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

Derrick Stroup

Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco — Embarcadero

Featuring Pat House, hosted by Jide Okonkwo. Doors open one hour before the show. This show is 18 & over with valid, government-issued photo ID.

Dance Mission Theater: Sharp & Fine Presents Talk Story

Dance Mission Theater — Mission District

Sharp & Fine presents Talk Story Aug 28-30 at Dance Mision Theater Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 6pm Tickets: https://www.viewcy.com/event/talkstory Talk Story is a new…

The Marsh: Dan Hoyle – Takes All Kinds

The Marsh — Dolores Heights

A solo theater performance by Dan Hoyle titled "Takes All Kinds" at The Marsh.

Kenny Garrett: Sounds from the Ancestors (5-Year Anniversary)

SFJAZZ At Home — Hayes Valley

This week on Fridays Live we continue to present highlights from the San Francisco Jazz Festival with saxophone virtuoso and 2023 NEA Jazz Master Kenny Garrett with his…

Ocean Beats [Vol. 2]

Ocean Beach, Ocean Beach, San Francisco

Partiful Event Link location provided by event source: "Ocean Beach, Ocean Beach, San Francisco, CA" ―――――――――― SF Stuff To Do

Georgia Blues Band

Sheba Piano Lounge — North Beach

Georgia Blues Band at Sheba Piano Lounge brings a soulful, guitar-driven blend of traditional blues, R&B, and upbeat shuffles to the Fillmore.

Ron Vincent Quartet

653 Chenery St, San Francisco — Glen Park

Bird & Beckett (Glen Park) Event Link $20 cover charge / byob Students $10 Bard Buethe, guitar Bruce Williamson, alto sax Noah Schencker, bass Ron Vincent, drums $20…

Salsa, Bachata Dancing + Dance Lessons | San Francisco's #1 Dance Club

Dance Fridays — Apparel City

San Francisco's #1 Salsa & Bachata nightclub. 2 rooms of dancing, live DJs, and beginning + intermediate dance lessons every Friday night!

Cheaper Than Therapy, Stand-up Comedy: Fri, Aug 28 @ 7:45 PM

Shelton Theater — Union Square

A stand-up comedy show by Cheaper Than Therapy at Shelton Theater.

Colonel Macabre + Herr GOD (PDX) + Gawshock + Sloome (Modesto, Calif)

The Knockout — Mission District

COLONEL MACABRE + HERR GOD (PDX) + GAWSHOCK + SLOOME (MODESTO, CALIF) • INCREDIBLE NO WAVE NO GENRE ROCK N’ ROLL (AND A LITTLE SHOE GAZEY) BROUGHT TO YOU BY YOUR FRIENDS…

Andean and Latin World Music Night

Peña Pachamama — North Beach

Two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Navia and Quentin Navia are joined by master violinist Georges Lammam, dancers and dancing.

Gaucho Jazz

Comstock Saloon — North Beach

Gaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing…

Drag at the Nikko: Sing out Louise! Friday August 28th, 2026

Feinstein's at the Nikko — Union Square

Get ready to unleash your inner diva at Drag at the Nikko: Sing out Louise! - a night of fabulous drag performances and unforgettable music!

Courtney Barnett: Creature of Habit Tour

The Fillmore — Fillmore

OPEN DANCE FLOOR / STANDING ROOM ONLY Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm Courtney Barnett has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting organizations working…

Merope w/ Shahzad Ismaily + David Wesley Golightly

The Lab — Mission District

Merope’s roots lie deep in the soil of Lithuania's folk songs, connecting them with ideas from across the cultural map.

The Greyboy Allstars

Castro Theatre — Castro

A concert by The Greyboy Allstars at the Castro Theatre.

Fog City Swing

Dawn Club — North Beach

Ladies and Gentemen, introducing Fog City Swing! The bay area’s newest and hottest swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals,…

Sweet Pill - US Tour 2026 - San Francisco

August Hall — Union Square

Ages 5+. Sweet Pill has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold goes to Calling All Crows and their work mobilizing music fans and artists to fuel…

FlipABeatClub Presents: WAV Forum 4th Fridays at Neck of the Woods SF

Neck of the Woods — Richmond

FlipABeatClub Presents: WAV Forum 4th Fridays at Neck of the Woods SFThis month features:Bleezale & Mon$rockRTO BeatsSteelo FuryJo.NahFriday August 28th 2026Neck of the…

Benny Amon Trio

Stookey’s Blue Room — North Beach

Benny Amon brings the vibrant, emotional sounds of classic jazz trios to Stookey’s Blue Room — a San Francisco-based bandleader and sideman who specializes in the rich…

Drag at Feinstein's August 28th - $25 Entry

Feinstein's at The Nikko — Union Square

Cover Charge Less than $30Sing out Louise?A night of live singing!With queens doing what they do best!

The Chapel: OSEES ft. Brigid Dawson

The Chapel — Mission District

(((folkYEAH!))) & KALW 91.7 FM Present OSEES ft. Brigid Dawson Wed Aug 26,27,28,29 Traps PS Doors at 7:30PM / Show at 8:30PM All Ages,

Luke Westbrook Jazz Trio

The Royale — North Beach

Luke Westbrook Jazz Trio is a modern jazz group led by San Francisco–born guitarist Luke Westbrook, appearing at The Royale.

Live Music: Luke Schwartz Jazz Trio

The Royale — Tenderloin

A jazz trio performance by Luke Schwartz at The Royale.

The Velvet Vault

312 Harriet St — SoMa

A house and tech house club night called The Velvet Vault at 312 Harriet St.

Mr. Matias and Cole Odin In The Lounge

Monarch - Upstairs Lounge — SoMa

Super selector, Mr. Matias, tucks into an all-night affair of music without borders.

Chinatown After Dark

TBA - SECRET SF LOCATION — Union Square

A Chinatown After Dark party featuring DJ YUKA YU at a secret San Francisco location.

Hi Milio | DJ Set

The Battery — Jackson Square

’90s/’00s underground house and tech house.

Amor Digital: Boyprincess, DJ Juanny, Javi

Underground SF — Lower Haight

A nightlife event called Amor Digital featuring DJs Boyprincess, DJ Juanny, and Javi at Underground SF, spanning reggaeton, latin house, baile funk, amapiano, and global…

Feral Ship

Mothership — Bernal Heights

A nightlife event called Feral Ship at Mothership.

Adrian Rew

Bar Part Time — Mission Dolores

A DJ set by Adrian Rew spinning house, disco, and funk at Bar Part Time.

Feral Ship: Hard Shiny Plastic, DJ Bstone

Mothership — Bernal Heights

A Feral Ship club night at Mothership featuring Hard Shiny Plastic and DJ Bstone, spanning breaks, house, and electronica.

Chinatown After Dark: Idan Beck, Yuka Yu

TBA

A Chinatown After Dark club night with Idan Beck and Yuka Yu, spanning house, club, and tech house.

Feed Me, Mwada, Ju1ced, Wolfie

The Midway — Central Waterfront

A club night at The Midway featuring Feed Me, Mwada, Ju1ced, and Wolfie, spanning house, dubstep, and EDM.