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Matt Passmore: Tied / Untied

Marina

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

Witnessing Grief

HeartLab, 3095 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA — Mission District

Here!Grief is intimate and deeply personal, and it was never meant to be carried alone.​Many of us have learned to carry it privately — to metabolize it on our own time,…

RUN: Wednesday Workout: Tick Tock Clock Trivia

19th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA

November Project SF Event Link And no, not TikTok, but ⏰! Challenge your morning trivia talents to some questions, where all the answers are 1-12!

Farmer's Market (Civic Center Plaza)

Civic Center Plaza, 335 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA — Civic Center

A farmers' market held at Civic Center Plaza.

Red Door Coffee

2nd Street Gallery — SoMa

An art event titled Red Door Coffee at 2nd Street Gallery, presented via 111 Minna Gallery.

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.

Neo4j at Testμ Conf 2026

Join us at Testμ Conf 2026, the world’s largest virtual conference on Agentic Engineering and AI-powered Quality.

Strength and Balance Fitness

Union Square Plaza — Union Square

Morning stability and core strength workout with Chinatown YMCA.

Volunteer: Presidio Habitat Stewards (Every 3rd Wednesday)

The Presidio (Presidio) Event Link Price: Free Habitat Stewards help revitalize damaged ecosystems and preserve natural areas of the Presidio.

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.

Volunteer: San Francisco Habitat Stewards (Every Wednesday)

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

Shofar Shout-Out

JCCSF — Pacific Heights

A shofar-related talk or demonstration event at the JCCSF.

Aztec Danza Class

Casa de Carnaval — Mission District

Bilingual ancestral healing dance practice.

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

Marina

A Haines Gallery exhibition titled 'The Shape Of Looking' featuring works by Rebekah Goldstein, Ricardo Mazal, and David Simpson at Fort Mason Center.

Matko Pop-Up at Berkeley Bowl

Berkeley Bowl West — West Berkeley

Build-your-own Korean bowls, fried chicken, and soup in Berkeley.

Claude Code + OpenClaw: Building and Scaling Lean Startups with AI Agents

Event Live Stream Link: https://go.foundercoho.com/livestream-8-19 📝 Event Description How much operational leverage can a 2-person team actually achieve with…

Rooftop Jazz

Salesforce Park — SoMa

Brian Andres brings jazz sets to the rooftop plaza.

Jazz on the Plaz(a) with Jazz Mafia Retrospective: 25+ Years of Music

Mechanics Monument Plaza — Financial District

Jazz on the Plaz(a) with Jazz Mafia Retrospective: 25+ Years of Music | Downtown San Francisco

Robotics & Multimodal Learning Lunch

Join Khosla Ventures, Genesis, and Microforge for a curated brunch bringing together exceptional researchers and engineers advancing the frontier of robotics and…

Will & Willie Show

Creativity Museum Theater — Yerba Buena

Live discussion with Willie Brown, Will Durst, and Broke-Ass Stuart.

AI Summit Seoul & Expo

Seoul — Inner Richmond

Explore the latest advancements in Agentic AI, Enterprise AI, and AI infrastructure, along with real-world industry applications shaping the future of business.

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

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.

Cheaper Than Therapy, Stand-up Comedy: Wed, Aug 19

Shelton Theater — Union Square

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

Community Lunch

Downtown, SR — Mission District

A community lunch gathering in Downtown San Rafael.

Mindful Moments

San Francisco Zoo — Lakeshore

Mindful Moments at Wildlife Theater is a guided, seated mindfulness experience designed for Zoo guests of all ages.

Walking Tour | Downtown Deco

140 New Montgomery — Financial District

Walking Tour | Downtown Deco | Downtown San Francisco

Wednesdays in the Park

San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

SF Pickup Volleyball Event Link Let’s keep a good thing going and have some casual to competitive grass VB in Golden Gate Park!

Free Art Workshop: Mixed Media Landscape Collage

Grand Lobby, YBCA — SoMa

Learn the basics of landscapes and channel your connection to nature.

SFBV Social: Beach Vball for Beginners

704 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA — Outer Richmond

San Francisco Beach Volleyball - SFBV (Ocean Beach) Event Link 🔆 Look for the RED/PINK net.

Demo to Deal - Members +3

Frontier Tower @ 14th Floor Annex 995 Market Street, San Francisco — Mid-Market

Demo to Deal A demo night built for founders who want more than applause — they want customers.

Park Ranger Campfire Talks

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

A community talk by a park ranger held at 300 Montgomery St.

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!

Write-In Craft Session with Kat Cu

To complement our Ruby Write-In sessions, we're hosting once-a-month craft talks with Rubies! This month, please join Ruby Kat Cua!

Founders Grand Prix - Indoor Kart Racing

An indoor kart racing competition for startup founders, hosted by Gary's Guide.

Yoga: Faight Collective (Haight) ($10-20 sliding scale NOTAFLOF)

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

A yoga class on a $10-20 sliding scale (no one turned away for lack of funds) at The Faight Collective in the Haight.

Jose Simioni

The Saloon — North Beach

Mid-week afternoon blues set.

Illuminate LIVE at the Bandshell

Golden Gate Bandshell — Golden Gate Park

Afternoon live session at the Bandshell featuring Eliz Musica, Joyce Lee, and C Breezy.

Wine Wednesdays at the Conservatory

The Conservatory at One Sansome — Financial District

Wine Wednesdays at the Conservatory | Downtown San Francisco

Jose Simioni Trio

The Saloon — North Beach

A live jazz performance by the Jose Simioni Trio at The Saloon.

12 String Duet & Karina Denike

The Rite Spot — Mission District

A night of duets and collaborative performances.

Founders Inc: Open Campus (re:Agent Edition)

We’re opening a section of our campus again to those that attended the re:Agent Hackathon this past weekend at Founders Inc During the hackathon, you were heads down…

Bayview Tech Lab: Comparing AI Platforms

Southeast Community Center — India Basin

This hands-on workshop helps small business owners cut through the hype and figure out which AI tools are actually worth their time and money.

Recursively Self-Improving AI & AI Neofactories

A tech talk on recursively self-improving AI and AI neofactories hosted by Gary's Guide.

Battery & Energy Storage Meetup - How to Build Leverage with Your Suppliers for Startups

9Zero Climate Innovation Hub — Financial District

Supply strategy and building a resilient supply chain has always been a challenge for startups.

Denavolo Tasting

Bar Part Time — Mission Dolores

Wednesday evening tasting with Denavolo.

Blue Bear DJ Workshop

Splash Sports Bar — Mission Bay

Learn to mix with Blue Bear School of Music. Drop-in workshops and jam sessions.

Off the Grid: Foster City

Leo J Ryan Park

An Off the Grid food truck gathering at Leo J Ryan Park in Foster City.

Dawn Club Launch Party

Dawn Club — Yerba Buena

Barber Lee Spirits drops their single barrel pick at Dawn Club.

Wineluv Wednesdays: The August Edition Ft. Ovid, Louis M. Martini & More!

Amador Club — Financial District

San Francisco’s most social wine tasting returns for one unforgettable night of 40+ wines, beautiful people, and penthouse views.

AI Happy Hour hosted by Founders Bay

Join us for an evening of great conversations, new connections, and all things AI!

Tom Conneely and Birds of Paradise

The Grove — North Beach

The Grove welcomes Tom Conneely & Birds of Paradise — a twang-driven rock and roll outfit from San Francisco whose music blends practiced song craft and guitar-driven…

AI Happy Hour

A networking happy hour for people in the AI industry, hosted by Gary's Guide.

Founders Inc: Open Campus (Actuate Edition)

We’re opening a section of our campus again to those that attended the Blueprint Preview during Actuate Event.We had many of you joining yesterday​But on this day, we…

Deep Listen: Erykah Badu "Mama's Gun"

Mark your calendars for the next Deep Listen, where we’ll celebrate the 25 year anniversary for Erykah Badu’s Mama’s Gun - the GRAMMY-nominated album that redefined…

Reading Group (+🧋): Continual Learning Bench

110 6th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — SoMa

Luma Event Link Join the Snorkel AI Reading Group, a recurring forum to explore the latest frontier developments in AI while building meaningful connections within the…

Agents in Production: DevTools Demo Night

AI agents are writing code, taking support calls, running workflows inside internal tools, acting on behalf of users across the products your customers already live in.

The SF Database Meetup: August

108 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA — Yerba Buena

Luma Event Link Join us for PlanetScale’s second SF database meetup! We're doing a set of lightning talks on accelerating data transfer, giving agents SQL and more!

Bay Area Frontier Research Club #18 | The Cost of Intelligence (dinner + paper discussion @ Pebblebed)

Every conversation about AI eventually becomes a conversation about cost. Training gets the headlines. Serving decides what ships.

Commonwealth Club: The Future of Meat: Technology, Sustainability and the Meats of Tomorrow

110 The Embarcadero — Embarcadero

After the program, there will be a book-signing and Impossible Burger will serve their meatballs.

Product Mgmt Is Still All About Telling Stories

A Gary's Guide talk on storytelling's role in product management.

Bring Your Own Cloud: Running Software in Customer Environments

Financial District

Your enterprise customer just asked: "Can you run this in our environment?" Join us for an evening of deep dives into that question – the engineering tradeoffs behind…

Bring Your Own Cloud - Running Software In Customer Environments

A tech talk on running software within customer cloud environments.

Wednesday Evening Series

St. Francis Yacht Club — Marina District

Mid-week yacht racing on the San Francisco city front.

BollyX Cardio Dance

Union Square Plaza — Union Square

High-energy Bollywood-inspired dance workout for all skill levels.

AI & The Wet Lab

South Beach — South Beach

Luma Event Link Join South Park Commons and Tetherline for an SF biotech community forum on AI & the Wet Lab.

San Francisco Resource Panel - August 2026

221 Main St — Financial District

Structural Safety - Understanding the Risks and Responsibilities for HOAs.

A Little Fellow: A.P. Giannini

SF Italian Athletic Club — North Beach

Documentary screening and Q&A on the legacy of A.P. Giannini at the SFIAC.

Marketing Measurement & Attribution In The AI Era

A tech talk on marketing measurement and attribution strategies in the AI era, hosted by Gary's Guide.

FIT: Wednesday Workout | Upper Body Pull + Lower Body Explosiveness

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

A Wednesday workout session focused on upper body pull and lower body explosiveness exercises.

Farmers in Wine: Raj Parr

The Morris — Mission District

An intimate evening of wine and conversation with Rajat Parr at The Morris.

Hoka Demo Run

Sports Basement — Mission District

Test out Hoka gear during a community run through the Presidio.

Queer Pop! Jazz Funk Dance Class - Week 4 of 4

Joe Goode Annex — Mission District

The fourth and final week of a queer-focused jazz funk dance class series at Joe Goode Annex.

Open Paint Night

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

Partiful Event Link 🎟️ Tickets sell out fast! Purchase here for $15 Walk-ins welcome for $20 OPN is back for our monthly community paint night at Root Division.

Fix Your Bike (Open Hours) Bike Kitchen (East Mission)

The Bike Kitchen, 650H Florida St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA — Mission District

Open workshop hours for bike repair and maintenance at The Bike Kitchen in the Mission.

Book Club: To Say Nothing of the Dog

Mission, SF — Mission District

A book club discussion of "To Say Nothing of the Dog" in the Mission, SF.

AI After Hours - Luma, Dolby & Pickford

Join the waiting list to request an invitation. Panel discussion from some of the sharpest minds in Creative AI and a special private screening of Whispers.Created by 3x…

Bay Area Rust August Meetup

We're back at the Convex office for our August meetup! Lots of cool speakers already lined up, and if you're interested in giving a talk, join our Discord server so we…

Founders' Studio: Builders Night

About this event: An evening for active founders building with Deepgram. Bring your product, work on it in the room, and get real help while you do — no pitches, no…

GLITCHED - Women in Game Dev Meetup - Inspired Design and Informed Marketing

Mission District — Mission District

Luma Event Link GLITCHED - Women in Game Dev is hosting a meetup in San Francisco!

Creative Power Moves

Screening Room, YBCA — SoMa

A conversation exploring how artistic practice responds to community needs, political urgency, and the ongoing work of movement building.

Free Community Martial Arts Class

African American Art & Culture — Western Addition

A free martial arts class open to the community at the African American Art & Culture Complex.

Michelle Ohwobete & Dustin Smurthwaite

Wood Family Vineyards

Live music from Ajiri Michelle and Dustin Smurthwaite in Livermore.

Mission Comics & Art: Laser Quest Release Party with Harry Nordlinger

Mission Comics & Art — Mission District

Join us in welcoming back Harry Nordlinger to celebrate the release of his new comic – LASER QUEST! Did you ever attend a Laser Quest birthday party as a kid?

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

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

Dinner at Alma y Sazon - Closing at the End of August

5959 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA

San Francisco Vegan Society Events Event Link Join us for a vegan dinner in Emeryville!

Creative Power Moves — Panel Discussion @ YBCA

701 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — Yerba Buena

Art Bae Event Link In Creative Power Moves, Conjuring Power co-curators Tina Valentin Aguirre and Caro De Robertis join artists Serge Gay, Jr., Crystal Mason, and Tanya…

The Ethics of Making Babies: Genetic Selection and Gene Editing ($9)

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

Manny's: Community, Politics, and Culture (Mission 16th St) Event Link Price: $9 It may sound like science fiction, but reproduction has entered a complex new reality.

From Operator to Creator: Getting Brand Deals on the Side of a Full-Time Tech Job

141 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA — SoMa

Luma Event Link The creator economy is booming, and it's no longer reserved for influencers with massive followings.

Le Jazz Hot

Scopo Divino — North Beach

Looking for the perfect weekly escape? Join us at Scopo Divino as we welcome Le Jazz Hot, playing live every week!

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

The Collective

The Bank at Amador — Financial District

A gathering for creatives and tastemakers with zero tech talk.

Wednesday Trivia

Patriot House — Financial District

Weekly trivia night in the Financial District with prizes for top teams.

Syzygy Drink & Draw (Mission 15th St)

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

A drink-and-draw social art event hosted by Syzygy at The Flying Pig.

Seekers Community Dinner

The Battery — Jackson Square

This month's Seekers dinner comes with a twist: a white elephant book swap. Bring a book that means something to you, leave with a story.

Arion Press Craft Talks No. 7 & 8 – The Endless Possibilities Of Puppetry & From Zines To Metal: Building Community Around Print

Marina

@ ($12.51 plus fees) • About • Event Details • About The Artists • Gallery • Plan Your Visit • Tickets CRAFT TALKS NO.

Women In Game Dev Meetup

A networking meetup for women working in game development, hosted by Gary's Guide.

AI After Hours - Alamo Drafthouse

An AI-focused networking event held at an Alamo Drafthouse location, hosted by Gary's Guide.

Founder Dinner

Join us for an intimate evening with a highly curated group of Series A+ founders that are scaling at the most beautiful venue in San Francisco. Who Should Attend?

Venture Week Afterparty - Finding Next Moat

A networking afterparty during Venture Week focused on the theme 'Finding Next Moat,' hosted by Gary's Guide.

RUN: Fog City Run

1977 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA — Union Street

Fog City Run (Marina District: The Blue Light, 1979 Union St) Event Link location provided by event source: "1977 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94115" ―――――――――― SF…

Write Night

550 Laguna St, San Francisco — Hayes Valley

The Commons: Third Space (Hayes Valley) Event Link Join us for an evening of writing, productivity, and camaraderie at The Commons.

Craft Talk: Puppetry Possibilities

Arion Press — Fort Mason

Risa Lenore of Possibly Puppets dives into the foundations of living visual storytelling.

The Thought Experiment Lab

550 Laguna St, San Francisco — Hayes Valley

The Commons: Third Space (Hayes Valley) Event Link Note: while there are many guests listed in the RSVP, most of these are carried over from previous events in this…

Wednesday Big Table

Specs’ Twelve Adler Museum Cafe — North Beach

An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm!

Z Space: SF Mime Troupe – Wreckage: A Musical Tragicomedy

Z Space — Mission District

Z Space’s Steindler Stage Show at 7:00 PM Live Music Starts at 6:30pm Is it just us, or does it feel like everything is falling apart?

Boom Boom Comedy Showcase

The Boom Boom Room — Lower Pacific Heights

Monthly stand-up comedy showcase featuring local comics and an all-night dance party.

Civic Tech Night

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

RUN: 8K Bootcamp Run w/ Music

128 King St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA — South Beach

Midnight Runners SF Event Link ⚡8K / 5 MILES BOOTCAMP RUN WITH MUSIC ⚡ Meeting Location and Time: Underdogs Cantina (for bag drop) by 6:25 PM Oracle Park (for warm-up)…

"Build Sth Nobody Wants" Workshop

110 6th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — SoMa

Luma Event Link MAKE THINGS THAT NO ONE WANTS :) A workshop with Glenn Fajardo, who teaches creativity and AI at Stanford's d.school, and Alice Chen, who spent half of a…

Hardware Founder Dinner with Rho @ Studio 45 | Physical AI, Robotics, and Sensors

We run large monthly events, and people are asking for smaller, more intimate gatherings to connect further.

Embody: Yoga & Meditation for Gratitude

Temescal, OAK — Mission District

An invitation to be in a community practice of wellbeing, healing and joy. Get to know your fellow Groundfloor members beyond the desk through yoga and movement.

The Endless Possibilities of Puppetry

Magic Theatre — Fort Mason

Arion is excited to announce Risa Lenore of Possibly Puppets as the third speaker in the 2026 Craft Talk Series

Figure Drawing (SOMA) ($25)

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

A $25 figure drawing session at Monument in SOMA.

The AI Whistleblower Initiative <> BlueDot Happy Hour

The AI Whistleblower Initiative (AIWI) is hosting a Happy Hour @ BlueDot Impact!

Eden Brent

Biscuits &#038; Blues — North Beach

Eden Brent at Biscuits and Blues brings a piano-pounding, juke-joint-rooted blend of Mississippi blues, boogie-woogie, soul, and jazz.

Startup Pitch & Themed Mixer

A startup pitch event paired with a themed networking mixer, listed on Gary's Guide.

Mahjong & Martinis

The Battery — Jackson Square

For those who already know their way around the tiles.

Flagman, The Great Other and Seawater

Kilowatt — Mission Dolores

Flagman: https://www.instagram.com/flagmanband/ The Great Other: https://www.instagram.com/thegreatotherband/ Seawater: https://www.instagram.com/seawater.band/ The…

Wednesday Night at Whiskerwood

Whiskerwood Haven — Laurel Heights

A midweek hang with adoptable cats in the Richmond.

Patrick Wolff

The Deluxe — North Beach

Patrick Wolff brings a lifetime of deep jazz immersion to The Deluxe, joined by a stellar quartet — Adam Shulman on piano, Eric Markowitz on bass, and Sylvia Cuenca on…

The Sound Pour ($10)

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

The Faight (Lower Haight) Event Link Price: $10 location provided by event source: "473A Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117" ―――――――――― SF Stuff To Do

Ian Alexander Ratzer

Sheba Piano Lounge — North Beach

Ian Alexander brings a touch of refined elegance to the Sheba Piano Lounge. Known for his lyrical touch and tasteful arrangements, pianist Ian Alexander leads an…

9th Ave: Lenna Jawdat

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.

Valkyries vs. Minnesota

Mother

Catch the Valkyries home game live at Mother.

Pub Quiz Night

Ironwoods Grill — Presidio of San Francisco

Classic trivia night at Ironwoods Grill.

Latino Heritage Night

Chase Center — Mission Bay

Cultural performance and community activation at the Valkyries game.

Nate Gilbreath & Alan Jones' Ohana Collective

Black Cat — Tenderloin

Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 The OHANA Collective – originating from a Hawaiian term for…

San Francisco Speed Dating, 40s and 50s

ERIA Marina — Marina District

Meet someone amazing at speed dating

SF Speed Dating for 40s/50s at Beautiful New Restaurant in The Marina!

ERIA Marina — Marina District

Ready for a fun, fast-paced way to expand your social circle?

Valkyries v. Lynx

Harmonic Brewing Thrive City — Mission Bay

Game night at the taproom. Catch the Valks take on the Lynx with post-game beers.

A Poem is a Machine Made Out of Words: Writing and AI

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

TIAT Art and Tech (Downtown: Powell and O'Farrell) Event Link "A poem is a small (or large) machine made of words," wrote William Carlos Williams.

Kokoro Tequila Tasting

Elixir — Mission Dolores

Tequila tasting and cocktail specials with Kokoro founder Howard Cao at Elixir.

Super Apes, Dauber & Axeman

The Knockout — Bernal Heights

Rock night at The Knockout featuring Super Apes, Dauber, and Axeman.

Games + Pie Night

Black Bird Bookstore — Outer Sunset

Board games and sweet treats featuring local pies from Becks Bakeshop.

Assigned at Birth: My Funeral

The Marsh Berkeley — Downtown Berkeley

Solo performance piece by Dev Cuny exploring queer identity and history.

The Sound Pour / Lower Haight Jazz [& More] and Wine Night!

The Faight Collective — Lower Haight

Wednesday's at The Faight, with music from some of the bay's finest and natural wine from Massanois Imports.

Date My Friend Mix and Mingle at Madrones

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

Lower Haight Local (Lower Haight) Event Link This isn’t your typical Date My Friend night! We’re ditching the presentations and getting right to the mix and mingle!

Wacky Wednesday

Jack Kerouac Alley — North Beach

A quirky midweek music event held at Jack Kerouac Alley.

Live Jazz

Ti Piacera — North Beach

Break up the work week with an evening of live jazz at Ti Piacera! Every Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, this cozy Polk Street destination hosts a rotating selection…

Simon Rowe: "A Dave Brubeck Conversation"

Keys Jazz Bistro — North Beach

“Dave Brubeck was not only a ground-breaking jazz pianist, composer and bandleader, but was also an outspoken advocate for civil rights and international diplomacy at…

Sam Rudin Quartet

Mr. Tipples — North Beach

Sam Rudin Quartet at Mr. Tipples brings pianist Sam Rudin’s explosive blend of jazz and blues to the stage with Charles McNeal on saxophone, Essiet Essiet on bass, and…

Golden State Valkyries vs. Minnesota Lynx

Chase Center — Mission Bay

A WNBA game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Minnesota Lynx at Chase Center.

Baron Munchausen Film Screening

LiveWorms Gallery — North Beach

Terry Gilliam’s surrealist tall tale comes to the screen for a weird psychedelic night.

Wednesday Night Trivia

Ora Wine Bar — Polk Gulch

Weekly trivia in Polk Gulch with prizes for top scorers and the best team names.

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

The Liberties — North Beach

An open jam session spanning jazz, swing, country, manouche, blues, and standards at The Liberties.

Intimacy in Motion ~ Art Show at 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

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…

Paul Psarras Supporting Franklin Jonas & the Byzantines Live at Brick

Brick & Mortar Music Hall — Mission District

Find tickets for Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines, Paul Psarras showing at the Brick and Mortar Music Hall - San Francisco, US Wednesday Aug 19, 7:00PM Tickets starting…

Nick Alex

Cobb's Comedy Club — North Beach

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12th Annual Desi Comedy Fest

Punch Line San Francisco — Financial District

Celebrating South Asian voices in stand-up comedy.

Outer Sunset Trivia

Karl’s Beacon Bar — Parkside

Weekly trivia at Karl’s Beacon Bar. Prizes for the winners and the best team name.

Party Pants Bingo

The Sycamore — Mission District

Questionable prizes and even more questionable jokes. Wear pants of note for bonus points.

Zla Vila & Cila Puccadella: Balkan and Italian Folk Night – SF

The Lost Church — North Beach

Zla Vila & Cila Puccadella: Balkan and Italian Folk Night – SF

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…

Silkworm ~ Nina Nastasia

Bottom Of The Hill — Potrero Hill

Don't miss the intense vocal undertow of Nina Nastasia when she opens for one of indie rock's greatest underground talents: Silkworm.

PRE_BURN "Roast of Burning Man" Stand-up Comedy Show and Roast of BRC

Lion's Den Lounge and Bar — Chinatown

Pre Playa comedy show and roast of everything we love (and hate) about Burning man! BRC residents get comp tix!

Kaytranada - 99.9%: DANCE | Envelop SF (7:30pm)

Envelop SF — SoMa

Step into the groove of Kaytranada’s 99.9% with immersive 32-speaker sound and a dancefloor built for deep rhythm and joy.

Jazz Jam Session

Stookey’s Blue Room — North Beach

A jazz jam session open to musicians at Stookey's Blue Room.

Michael Che Live

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.

Nerd Nite SF #163

Rickshaw Stop — Civic Center

Triple bill of niche knowledge featuring caving, gin, and wire explosions.

Industry Grooves: Tacos Oscar

Bar Shiru — Downtown Oakland

Tacos Oscar takes over the decks at Bar Shiru for a night of curated vinyl.

MEAT Book Talk Afterparty

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

Mox Event Space (Mission 13th St) Event source calendar Event Link: see venue calendar above ^^ *Use code GFI for $7 off admission.

MEAT Book Talk Afterparty

Curious about why/how alternative meat will save the planet? Let's talk about it. Join us for a book talk and then come hang out at the afterparty!

Silkworm

Bottom of the Hill — Potrero Hill

Post-punk legends Silkworm take the stage with support from Nina Nastasia.

Music: The Gathering

Savoy Tivoli — North Beach

Magic the Gathering meets a video game music jam session with drafts and commander.

Angine de Poitrine

The Independent — Alamo Square

Angine de Poitrine are a masked French Canadian math rock duo from Quebec, and since their inception quickly become one of the most talked about acts in experimental…

The Editorials

Local Edition — North Beach

Various young Bay Area musicians come together for live Jazz at Local Edition!

Magic School Busk

Persona — North Beach

A live performance by Magic School Busk at Persona.

Rotating Bands at the Lion's Den

Lion&#8217;s Den — North Beach

A rotating lineup of live bands performing at the Lion's Den.

Peninsula Project

Comstock Saloon — North Beach

The Peninsula Project appears Wednesday from 8–11pm at the Comstock Saloon, led by pianist and vocalist Eric Shifrin.

Dirty Works Jazz Jam @ The Shoe

The Lucky Horseshoe — North Beach

Open jazz jam every 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th Wednesdays of the month in Bernal Heights at The Lucky Horseshoe.

Emily Day Swingtet

Dawn Club — North Beach

Jazz vocalist, arranger and songwriter Emily Day Swingtet appear at the Dawn Club.

Fault Line Trio

Harlan Records — North Beach

Harlan Records welcomes Fault Line Trio — one of the Bay Area’s most dynamic and innovative crossover jazz projects, serving up a blend of swing, R&B, and sophisticated…

Mick Trouble (NYC) + Le Pain (Los Angeles) + Child Star

The Knockout — Mission District

MICK TROUBLE (NYC) + LE PAIN (LOS ANGELES) + CHILD STAR + DJ YULE BE SORRY AT THE TURNTABLES • DOORS 8PM • SHOW 9PM TO CLOSE • $15 • 21+ • A NIGHT OF PSYCHEDELIC DREAM…

Andy Haynes

Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco — Embarcadero

Featuring Chazz Hawkins, hosted by Tony Zavala. Doors open one hour before the show. This show is 18 & over with valid, government-issued photo ID.

Deb Never

at Rickshaw Stop — Hayes Valley

A concert by Deb Never at Rickshaw Stop.

The Secretary, Sonia Espiritu

El Rio — Mission District

Weekly queer party in the front room with DJ Siobhan Aluvalot. Midweek energy, no cover.

Gayface with Siobhan Aluvalot (Free)

El Rio — Mission District

Gayface is back! Join us for tunes and the most immaculate vibes in our front room with resident DJ Siobhan Aluvalot!

Present / Day Aches / Odder / Stranger Than

Neck of the Woods — Richmond

PresentDay AchesOdderStranger ThanWednesday August 19th 2026Neck of the Woods 406 Clement St San Francisco, CA 94118(upstairs)$12 in adv $15 at the doorDoors at 7pmALL…

Michael Che

Cobb's Comedy Club — Russian Hill

SNL's Michael Che brings his stand-up to Cobb's for a three-night run.

Pi'erre Bourne

The Fillmore — Fillmore District

The Made in Paris Tour stops at the Fillmore for a Wednesday night show.

The Secretary, Sonia Espiritu, The Unevicted, & Mavourneen ($15 Cover)

El Rio — Mission District

We are stoked to host local rockers The Secretary, Sonia Espiritu, The Unevicted, and Mavourneen LIVE at El Rio!

Alexandra Rieloff Trio

Paris 75 — North Beach

Alexandra Rieloff Trio at Paris 75 brings jazz standards, smooth bossa nova, and evocative boleros to North Beach’s intimate, French-inspired lounge.

Heavy Rotation: Bring Your Own Record Night

The Royale — Tenderloin

Bring us a record.. we’ll work it into the set.

Eden Brent

Biscuits &#038; Blues — North Beach

Eden Brent at Biscuits and Blues brings a piano-pounding, juke-joint-rooted blend of Mississippi blues, boogie-woogie, soul, and jazz.

Sam Rudin Quartet

Mr. Tipples — North Beach

Sam Rudin Quartet at Mr. Tipples brings pianist Sam Rudin’s explosive blend of jazz and blues to the stage with Charles McNeal on saxophone, Essiet Essiet on bass, and…

STRUT SF 5 Year Anniversary feat DJ Three

F8 Nightclub & Bar — SoMa

Wednesday August 19th, Strut SF celebrates 5 years at F8 with vinyl master DJ Three! Support from Jenö, Ghenji & the FLUX AETERNA crew!

Club Valk

Splash Sports Bar — Mission Bay

Another round of basketball-themed party energy at the Bay's biggest sports bar.

Pure Scum: Weird Wednesday

Alamo Drafthouse — Mission District

Genre debut screening. Two grads spiral into Melbourne’s nightlife after a car crash.

Tom Conneely & Birds of Paradise

Tupelo — North Beach

Tom Coneely & Birds of Paradise bring their warm, harmony-rich Americana sound to Tupelo, blending folk, country, and rock influences into melodic, story-driven songs.

PAN Dulce Latin Hump Day Fiesta @ Beaux SF Powered by Mistr

Beaux SF — Duboce Triangle

A Latin-themed Wednesday nightlife party called PAN Dulce Latin Hump Day Fiesta at Beaux SF, powered by Mistr.

Play-x-land

Cat Club — SoMa

Come out and play every Wednesday Night!

Kaytranada - 99.9%: DANCE | Envelop SF (9:30pm)

Envelop SF — SoMa

Step into the groove of Kaytranada’s 99.9% with immersive 32-speaker sound and a dancefloor built for deep rhythm and joy.

The Door Slammers

The Saloon — North Beach

Wednesday night at The Saloon.

The Door Slammers

The Saloon — North Beach

The Door Slammers bring classic North Beach blues-rock back to the Saloon, carrying on the legacy of their founder, the late Johnny Nitro, a cornerstone of the San…

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.

SF Back2School Party

The Grand Nightclub — SoMa

The city’s biggest 18+ welcome week takeover with House and EDM remixes at The Grand.

Matt Passmore: Tied / Untied

Marina

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

RUN: Marina Run Club

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

A group run with the Marina Run Club starting at 500 Marina Blvd.

RUN: Almost Friday Run Club (NOPA)

A community run club meetup in the NOPA neighborhood ahead of the weekend.

Agent Builders Breakfast - Founders & Builders in SOMA, SF

A networking breakfast for AI agent founders and builders in SOMA, San Francisco.

Agent Builders Breakfast - Founders & Builders

A breakfast networking event for AI agent founders and builders.

Pre-EAGx Coworking: Mox x Sentient Futures

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

Mox Event Space (Mission 13th St) Event source calendar Event Link: see venue calendar above ^^ Come cowork at Mox before EAGxBerkeley!

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

Marina

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

Jacob Hashimoto: Giant Arc

SFMOMA — Yerba Buena

Massive installation of 75k hand-built kites forming a cloud canopy at SFMOMA.

Rhythm in the Sky

Rise Over Run — Tenderloin

Weekly rooftop R&B residency with DJ Heartbreak. Rooftop views, cocktails, and music.

Latinx Heritage Night

Chase Center — Mission Bay

Celebration of Latinx heritage at Chase Center featuring Noches de las Valquirias.

Bean Sprouts

San Francisco Botanical Garden — Golden Gate Park

Hands-on garden activities and nature exploration for kids in the Children's Garden.

Fort Miley Cleanup and Workday

San Francisco, CA 94121, USA

Partiful Event Link Meet at Fort Miley (Battery Chester). Public parking available at El Camino del Mar Parking Lot.

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

Marina

A Haines Gallery exhibition featuring works by Rebekah Goldstein, Ricardo Mazal, and David Simpson at Fort Mason Center.

Mah Jong Session

St. Francis Yacht Club — Marina District

Morning gaming in the clubhouse lounge.

Lunchbreak Music: Josh Brough

Union Square Plaza — Union Square

Acoustic midday set featuring Josh Brough for your lunch hour.

Mistral Catfe Coworking

Laurel Heights — Laurel Heights

Luma Event Link Swing by for a paw-some co-working session where you can: 🧑‍💻 Vibe code with fellow builders 🚀 Experiment with the latest models 🐾 Pet cats ☕ Sip,…

Live on the Lawn

Salesforce Park — SoMa

Thursday lunch break with music from Mitch Rocket.

Assigned at Birth: My Funeral

The Marsh Berkeley — Downtown Berkeley

Solo show exploring trans identity, belonging, and the fierce love of pop divas.

Creative Power Moves Panel

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts — Yerba Buena

Panel discussion on art, social justice, and community with co-curators and artists.

Date My Friend x Children of Lucy

Madrone Art Bar — Alamo Square

Singles mixer with games, burritos, a slide deck, and live music.

VetVC Office Hours

Office hours hosted by VetVC, organized through MilVets.

Defense Tech Office Hours

💼 Defense Tech Virtual Office Hours If you’re a founder looking to connect with defense tech and dual-use investors, join us for Office Hours, where we match founders…

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

A pickup game of Goalty (frisbee) at Big Rec Ball Field in Golden Gate Park.

Erik Vincent Huey with Gutter Swan – SF

The Lost Church — North Beach

Erik Vincent Huey with Gutter Swan – SF

Cheaper Than Therapy, Stand-up Comedy: Thu, Aug 20

Shelton Theater — Union Square

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

Chess on the Plaza

Mechanics Monument Plaza — Financial District

Chess on the Plaza | Downtown San Francisco

Claude Code Workshop - San Francisco

110 6th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — SoMa

Luma Event Link Learn to orchestrate AI agents that write and ship code for you. Claude Code is already changing how the best engineering teams ship.

Volunteer: San Francisco Habitat Stewards (Every Thursday)

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

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)...

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...

Park Ranger Campfire Talks

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

A community talk by a park ranger held at 300 Montgomery St.

Creativity Explored: Summer Studio Sale

Creativity Explored — Mission Dolores

Join us for our Summer Studio Sale and shop hundreds of original artworks, including first-time releases from the archives and studio favorites starting at just $5.

AI Infrastructure - Talks & AI Agent Workshops

A tech event featuring talks and hands-on workshops focused on AI agents and infrastructure.

NYC AI Founders Think Tank: Get Unstuck

To be shared on approval — SoMa

The founder journey can get lonely, especially when you're carrying a million decisions by yourself. If you're stuck on something, bring it...

AWS Agentic AI Summit - Grafana, CrowdStrike, Fireworks, LaunchPad, TiDB

Amazon AWS 525 market street, San Francisco — Financial District

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

Manufacturing Execs × AI Founders (Seed to Series A)

12 Scrappy Founders - outdoor endurance community for AI founders, operators & investors in the Bay Area. What is this?

Cole Valley Nights: State Fair

Cole Street

Street festival with carnival games, live music, local vendors, and a pie contest.

East Cut Tiled Stairway Ribbon Cutting Celebration

388 Beale St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA — Rincon Hill

Partiful Event Link Join The East Cut Community Benefit District as we celebrate the completion of the East Cut Tiled Steps, featuring “East Cut Phases,” a vibrant new…

Summer Shorts: J.D. Salinger

August 20 | 6:00 PM | Summer Shorts: J.D. Salinger

G. Riders

The Saloon — North Beach

Thursday afternoon music at The Saloon.

Archery Open Range Practice

Mission Recreation Center — Mission District

An open range archery practice session at Mission Recreation Center.

Dolphin Jazz with Michael Weiner at Pier 23 Cafe

Pier 23 — North Beach

Michael Weiner plays the piano with his jazz group at Pier 23 Café on Thursday 4-7pm. Weiner has been playing piano since he was 3 years old.

G Riders

The Saloon — North Beach

The G-Riders perform at the Saloon. This San Francisco-based ensemble is composed of veteran musicians from the Bay Area blues and gospel-soul communities.

Pickle Talk - MFG Execs & AI Founders

A discussion event connecting manufacturing executives with AI founders, hosted by Gary's Guide.

Third Thursdays with DJ Morrismore!

Casements Bar — Mission District

A recurring third-Thursday DJ night with DJ Morrismore at Casements Bar.

Grok Bot Founder Build Night feat. Harper (YC W25) & Professional Headshot Activation

295 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA — North Beach

Luma Event Link About Grok Bot just shipped. Come be the first to build with it at the Cursor office.

Inside The Investor Mind

A talk exploring how investors think, hosted by Gary's Guide.

California Dreamin' Noe Valley Summer Wine Walk

Noe Valley Town Square — Noe Valley

Join us for the California Dreamin Noe Valley Summer Wine Walk, where you can sip, stroll, and savor the best wines of the season!

Crafternoons: Bag Charms

Union Square Plaza — Union Square

DIY workshop to create back-to-school bag charms using upcycled materials.

Face Painting Workshop

Cole Valley Market — Cole Valley

Creative afternoon workshop at the Cole Valley market.

Music on the Plaza

Ferry Building — Embarcadero

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

Bar Belafonte Jamaican Patty Pop-up

991 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA — Lower Haight

Partiful Event Link Bar Belafonte is hosting a Jamaican patty pop-up at Third Wheel Coffee in San Francisco!

The Back Office - SF Rooftop Social For Finance, Accounting & Risk

A rooftop networking social for professionals in finance, accounting, and risk, hosted by Gary's Guide.

Founders Inc: Open Campus (Festival Edition)

This Thursday from 5-10pm, we’re opening a section of our campus to those that attended the Off Season II Festival. It was lively during the festival.

Lyra, Black Thornes & Deep Space

The Rite Spot — Mission District

Happy hour folk and late-night deep space explorations.

Turbosonidero + Willy Cabañas

Bar Part Time — Mission Dolores

Heavy lineup with Turbosonidero and friends.

Daniel Caesar Pre-Concert Vibe

Splash Sports Bar — Mission Bay

Pre-show drinks and food at Splash before Daniel Caesar takes the stage at Chase Center.

SF Rooftop Tech Mixer & Demo Night

Get ready for the ultimate summer tech gathering! Join us for an evening of spectacular rooftop views, refreshing drinks, and high-impact live demos featuring some of…

Rooftop Tech Mixer & Demo Night

A rooftop networking mixer with tech demos, hosted via Gary's Guide.

GP & LP Happy Hour

A happy hour networking event called GP & LP Happy Hour.

Meet the Maker: Pride Wines

A16 Napa

Tasting mountain-grown wines from the Mayacamas summit at A16 Napa.

Cupcake & Wine Pairing

Wine Down SF — Yerba Buena

Three mini cupcakes paired with local Californian wines at this SoMa wine bar.

Happy Hour Super Sale

Cheese Plus — Polk Gulch

Evening sale at Cheese Plus with 15% off and food samples.

Off the Grid: Pleasant Hill

100 Gregory Lane

An Off the Grid food truck market held at 100 Gregory Lane in Pleasant Hill.

Thursday Night Foil Racing

St. Francis Yacht Club — Marina District

Mid-week foil racing on the Bay to prep for the big weekend.

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…

Flight Society - Merlots! The Good Ones!

Uncork the next chapter of Flight Society with an evening dedicated to discovering exceptional Merlots.

All Star Art Club - August 2026

Friends & Neighbors — Inner Richmond

Join us for a communal art work party. Bring a creative project you've been meaning to work on.

EDHEC x Berkeley Haas – Climate Career Mixer

9Zero Climate Innovation Hub — Financial District

Launch — or relaunch — your path in climate! As part of EDHEC Business School's Bay Area immersion day, we're throwing open the doors for an evening of drinks, pizza,…

Photography Book Salon

Leica Store San Francisco — Union Square

Join a salon-style conversation on photobooks for World Photography Day.