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National Geographic Live: Uncovering our Concrete Jungle with Chris Schell

Presidio Theatre — Presidio

Paul Taylor Dance Company brings its innovative modern dance repertory to Presidio Theatre on March 20 2026 under Michael Novak’s direction.

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

Marina

Prospective Members Gathering

Heartlab — Mission District

Here!Hey community!We are excited to gather and continue our conversation about Membership.

Matt Passmore: Tied / Untied

Marina

Red Door Coffee

2nd Street Gallery — SoMa

A Red Door Coffee event held at 2nd Street Gallery.

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!

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

Marina

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

Archive Sale

320 10th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — SoMa

Partiful Event Link Gantri Archive Sale Designer Lighting 50-80% Off Fri Aug 21 from 11am-5pm (Preview Day) Sat Aug 22 from 10am-5pm Sun Aug 23 from 12pm-4pm Live DJ…

3D Printing Class

Noisebridge — Mission District

Learn how to use a 3D printer

Robotics Meetup

Noisebridge — Mission District

Co-hack on robotics with us. Work on our group projects, or bring your own. No robotics experience required.

New Wine Program Launch

The Love Potion Library — Duboce Triangle

Celebrating the start of the new wine program at The Love Potion Library.

L'Occitane Skincare Atelier

L'Occitane en Provence — Stonestown

Get a glow up with expert consultations and mini facials at L'Occitane.

Cheaper Than Therapy, Stand-up Comedy: Fri, Aug 21 @ 7:45 PM

Shelton Theater — Union Square

Cheaper Than Therapy, San Francisco's premier independent live stand-up comedy club. Shows Wed–Sun in Union Square. No drink minimum. Reserve tickets now.

Graphicsbridge Graphics & Engine Coding Meetup

Noisebridge — Mission District

Custom graphics & engine development meetup & mentoring

Unrealbridge Unreal Meetup

Noisebridge — Mission District

Learn Unreal and cowork with fellow indies using it

Godot Meetup

Noisebridge — Mission District

Gamedev workshop & networking for users of the Godot game engine.

Re:Vision: Araya

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Margot Benacerraf’s extraordinary Araya, from the moment of its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in 1959 (where it shared the FIPRESCI award with Hiroshima mon…

Unitybridge Unity Meetup

Noisebridge — Mission District

Learn Unity and cowork with fellow indies using it

Laser Cutter Safety Training

Noisebridge — Mission District

Get certified to use the laser cutter (limited availability). Get trained to use the mighty Kaitan laser cutter on Sundays.

Cumbias y Más

Bar Part Time — Mission Dolores

Turbo Sonidero, Isidro Cuevas, Willy Cabañas, and Tu Sonido Aztlan spin cumbias.

Founder Coaching: From Overwhelm to Clear Decisions

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

Frontier Founder Group Coaching & Peer Support Some weeks, the hardest part is a strained relationship with a co-founder or team member.

SFQFF26: Female Empowered

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Grace Directed by: Jana Kealohaokeakua Park Runtime: 13 min Synopsis: Honolulu, 1959: Over a family dinner, two women hide their forbidden love—one resisting the…

Twist of Tradition: Hands-On Challah

Jewish Community Center of San Francisco — Presidio Heights

Braid your own challah to take home and bake, then fill your kitchen with the comforting aroma of fresh bread and Shabbat.

SFQFF26: Velvet Vision

Roxie Theater — Mission District

The story of photographer/director James Bidgood whose 1960’s beefcake photographs were unlike any others.

SFQFF26: Smash the Cis-tem

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Cockroach Directed by: Justice Maya Singleton & Liliana Padilla Runtime: 22 min Synopsis: A black transgender man plans to exchange sex for top surgery money with an…

SFQFF26: Leather and Bears

Roxie Theater — Mission District

The New Gardener Directed by: Ryan Parma Runtime: 16 min Synopsis: Larry and Leo’s long-term relationship is put to the ultimate test by the arrival of a very sexy, very…

Daft Punk - Random Access Memories: DANCE

Envelop SF — Dogpatch

Daft Punk - Random Access Memories : DANCE at Envelop SF, San Francisco.

Welcome to San Francisco

A free SF City Guides walking tour introducing the history and highlights of San Francisco.

Park Ranger Campfire Talks

Presidio Main Post, San Francisco — Main Post

A ranger-led campfire talk at the Presidio's Main Post.

Handsewing Workshop (on request)

Noisebridge — Mission District

Learn how to sew with just a needle and thread, or work on improving your technique. This is a spontaneous event; i.e., the workshop starts on request

Rooftop Rhythms

Salesforce Park — SoMa

Check out Rooftop Rhythms at Salesforce Park in San Francisco and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

Savor Sonoma

Graton Resort & Casino

Check out Savor Sonoma at Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

Stanley Kwan’s Center Stage (4K Restoration)

Roxie Theater — Mission District

35th ANNIVERSARY 4K RESTORATION International superstar Maggie Cheung (In the Mood for Love) embodies tragic screen siren Ruan Lingyu, known as the “Greta Garbo of China…

Revolutions Per Movie presents: URGH! A MUSIC WAR

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Live screening w/ a presentation by The Professors Of Urgh: Chaki & Chris Slusarenko (the hosts of A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh!

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.

Re:Vision: Valley of the Bees

Roxie Theater — Mission District

While his name lacks the recognition of other Eastern European filmmakers, writer / director / occasional actor František Vláčil could be considered among the greatest…

Friday Build & Bluff: Co-working + Poker at AGI, Inc.

Clarendon Heights — Clarendon Heights

Luma Event Link 🃏 Poker night to close the week, $25 buy-in Spend your Friday building with us & stay to play. We're opening a floor of the AGI, Inc.

The Oldest Person In The World

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Filmmaker Sam Green will be in attendance for a post screening Q&A. A decade-long global journey chronicles the ever-changing record holders of the title of oldest…

Love Letter (4K Restoration)

Roxie Theater — Mission District

One of the most beloved directorial debuts of the 1990s and a popular sensation in Japan and beyond, Iwai’s epistolary drama—first released in the US as When I Close My…

Letty Lynton

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Part of our series Wild, Weird, Wicked: Films from Before the Code! Virtually unseen for over 90 years, in a sparkling new 4K restoration from Warner Bros!

Re:Vision: The Garden of Eden

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Live musical accompaniment by the Club Foot Quintet. Lewis Milestone’s extensive career was already at his peak when he directed The Garden of Eden in 1928.

Maquilápolis

Roxie Theater — Mission District

After the screening, there will be an IN PERSON Q&A with filmmakers Vicky Funari and Sergio De La Torre and protagonists Lourdes Luján and Yesenia Palomares, moderated…

Onda Nova (4K Restoration)

Roxie Theater — Mission District

São Paulo, 1983: Women’s soccer has just been legalized in Brazil. A group of rebellious young women form the Gayvotas Football Club and begin training for their first…

Guided Tour: 500 Capp Street

500 Capp Street — Mission District

Guided walkthrough of summer shows by Amy Trachtenberg and Andy Vogt.

West Coast Blues Review

The Saloon — North Beach

Experience the West Coast Blues Revue at The Saloon, San Francisco’s legendary blues venue, where powerhouse performances light up the night.

Fridays on Front Street: Golden State Valkyries’ Game Night

Front Street Entertainment Zone — Financial District

Check out Fridays on Front Street: Golden State Valkyries’ Game Night at Front Street Entertainment Zone in San Francisco on August 21, 2026 and get detailed info for…

Spacebridge Weekly Meeting

Noisebridge — Mission District

Noisebridge's resident space program. Meetup page. (Sometimes we watch a politically-related movie around 7:30)

Bazm NYC Takeover

Arcana — Mission District

NYC collective Bazm brings Persian flavors and music to Arcana for a two-day residency.

Valkyries vs Chicago Watch Party

Fridays on Front

Street party with massive screen, DJ Lady Ryan, and live music.

FOUNDERS GATHERINGS (💡Read description)

Post Street & Kearny Street — Union Square

"T his event is ONLY for founders/CEO/ C-levels" (No Talent Recruiter) For precise location, please REGISTER HERE 👉 https://luma.com/ijgxbty9 Add me on Linkedin for…

West Coast Blues Revue

The Saloon — North Beach

Friday afternoon blues at The Saloon.

Roxie First Looks #13

Roxie Theater — Mission District

First Looks, the Roxie’s Oscar-Qualifying Theatrical Release program, supports filmmakers in their Academy Award quest.

SF Lost Neon Landscapes: Chinatown

Roxie Theater — Mission District

This curated program of short films made from San Francisco-centric footage focuses on Chinatown, one of our city’s most beloved and documented neighborhoods.

Hayes Valley Promenade

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

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

DJ Siobhan Alovalot

Casements Bar — Mission District

A DJ set by Siobhan Alovalot at Casements Bar.

Giants vs Red Sox: Game 1

Connecticut Yankee — Potrero Hill

Giants vs. Red Sox viewing party at Potrero Hill's classic Boston-themed dive.

Re:Vision: The Dislocation of Amber

Roxie Theater — Mission District

This screening will open with Len Lye’s animated short film COLOUR FLIGHT. The film was restored by San Francisco Film Preserve and scanned utilizing Scan2Screen’s…

SFQFF26: In This Moment

Roxie Theater — Mission District

After a betrayal shatters their marriage, a Filipino American writer and his husband must navigate guilt, grief, and the quiet labor of care as they face the long road…

Friday Happy Hour

Golden Gate Bandshell — Golden Gate Park

Funk, soul, and rock 'n' roll covers with The Fell Swoop for Friday happy hour.

SFQFF26: Surviving Voices

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Co-presented by The National AIDS Memorial & Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Panel Discussion moderated by Sister Roma after the screening!

Daft Punk - Random Access Memories: DANCE | Envelop SF (4:30pm)

Envelop SF — SoMa

Lose yourself and dance within the music.

CAP

Mr. S Leather — SoMa

Cruising and community with the gear on at Mr. S Leather.

Decentralized Web

Noisebridge — Mission District

Presentations and networking for those interested in weaving a decentralized web.

Magic School Busk

Red Window — North Beach

The Magic School Busk holds weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window at the corner of Stockton and Columbus.

Teance Fine Teas: CrafTea Club

1st & 3rd Friday | 5:00–7:00 PM

Union Square Dances: Swing

Union Square Plaza — Lower Nob Hill

Live swing music and outdoor dancing with The Silver Bell Jazz Band.

Chris Moss & Lee Vilensky Trio

The Rite Spot — Mission District

A Friday double feature with Chris Moss and Lee Vilensky Trio.

Wall Fan Workshop

Kindred Studio — Mission District

Drop-in workshop for creative wall fan construction.

Founder/VC Meetup w/ Yoga + Panel

Join us for an evening bringing together founders, VCs, and members of the startup community for connection, movement, and meaningful conversations.

Amelia Mae

Old Skool Cafe — Bayview

A night of soul food and live jazz vocals at Old Skool Cafe.

Live Music 1st and 3rd Fridays @ Wave

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/bie-zjqr-puq Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

HackGames

Noisebridge — Mission District

Hacker-themed tabletop, digital and physical security games on 2nd Thursdays before DC415 actual hacking meet, BYOG + our collection feat. Neuroscape

The Crown & Corset Drag Review

18th & Castro — The Castro

Featured drag review as part of the Castro Night Market Renaissance Fair.

Weaving Workshop

20 Yerba Buena Ln — Yerba Buena

MADK Textiles / 3D Productions weaving workshop at the Sip n' Shop night market.

Inception Studio Builds: Startup Showcase

Three Embarcadero Center, 3 Embarcadero Ctr 26th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA — Financial District

Luma Event Link You don't have to be looking. Most of the best engineers we've ever hired weren't.

Castro Night Market

18th & Castro St. — The Castro

Check out Castro Night Market at 18th & Castro St. in San Francisco on August 21, 2026 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

Friday Night Foil Series

St. Francis Yacht Club — Marina District

End-of-week foil racing series on the water.

Trellis Sip & Swap

Trellis — SoMa

Clear out your closet at this happy hour clothing swap and social.

Lowriding Cultura Night Out

Central Park / Lake Elizabeth — Central District

All-vinyl soul soundtracks meet lowriders and viclas on the grass at Central Park.

Premeeting Social Story Time

Noisebridge — Mission District

Noisebridge's excellence, do-ocracy, and consensus are inspired by anarchism and a rich lore of lessons learned.

Board Game Night

Ferry Building — Embarcadero

Grab your favorite food and drinks from Ferry Building shops and stay to play a variety of games inside the Marketplace!

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.

All Vinyl Happy Hour with Freaky Emo (Free)

El Rio — Mission District

We are excited to host Freaky Emo for an all-vinyl happy hour! Join us in the front room for tunes, drinks, and free oysters!

The Web x Press Club: Sip & Shop Night Market ($25)

20 Yerba Buena Ln, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA — Yerba Buena

Decentered Community Events (SOMA 8th St) Event Link Price: $25 A night market with local DJs and live musicians at Press Club.

Katy Stephan

Comstock Saloon — North Beach

A concert by Katy Stephan at Comstock Saloon.

Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour - Engg Leaders

A Latin-themed nightlife event called Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour aimed at engineering leaders, hosted by Gary's Guide.

FIT: Friday Workout | full bodyweight HIIT

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

Page Street Fit Event Link location provided by event source: "1235 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA 94117" ―――――――――― SF Stuff To Do

Oddity

The Grove — North Beach

Oddity at The Grove features an Oakland-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and rapper whose work moves freely between jazz, soul, and boom-bap.

An Evening of Seasonal Cuisine & Rare Wines

intimate seven-course tasting experience by Chef Desmond Ho, celebrating the finest ingredients of Northern California’s late summer.

Fort Mason Night Market 2026

Marina

THE FORT MASON NIGHT MARKET Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC), in partnership with Off The Grid, Stern Grove Festival, and West Coast Craft, announces the…

Bollywood Nights

425 Mission Street, San Francisco — SoMa

Salesforce Transit Center (SoMA) Event Link Rang De Bollywood takes over Salesforce Park every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month.

Morris Day and the Time & Sheila E

The Meritage Resort and Spa Napa

Win Tickets to Morris Day and the Time & Sheila E at The Meritage Resort and Spa Napa, August 21, 2026 on DoTheBay #DoTheBay

Gallery Chats at OMCA

Oakland Museum of California — Downtown Oakland

Check out Gallery Chats at OMCA at Oakland Museum of California in Oakland on August 21, 2026 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

Building Home | World Premiere: New Documentary

Marina

RESERVE SPACE BUILDING HOME • WORLD PREMIERE: NEW DOCUMENTARY PRESENTED BY THE INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE & BEYOND HOMELESS Join The Independent Institute, Beyond Homeless,…

SFQFF26: Opening Night

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Mean Goals Director: Ahuatl Amaro Runtime: 17 min Synopsis: An adorkable gay Latino joins an LGBTQ soccer team to bond with his father struggling with Alzheimer’s over…

Welcome Space Brothers

Roxie Theater — Mission District

WELCOME SPACE BROTHERS plunges into the astonishing—and entirely true—story of the Unarius Academy of Science, an extraterrestrial-channeling spiritual school and…

6th Annual SF Queer Film Fest

Roxie Theater — Mission Dolores

SF Queer Film Fest (SFQFF) returns to the historic Roxie with groundbreaking films by underrepresented LGBTQ+ filmmakers.

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.

Chris Moss

The Rite Spot — North Beach

This Friday’s Happy Hour Gig at the Rite Spot Chris Moss is a San Francisco Bay Area singer-songwriter whose music blends intimate acoustic performances, emotionally…

Re:Vision: Dakan

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Dakan follows two young men, Manga and Sori, as they navigate young love of a kind their families cannot abide.

Jacknife

The Deluxe — North Beach

Jacknife brings hard-hitting West Coast post-bop to The Deluxe as San Francisco saxophonist Steven Lugerner leads his formidable quintet through the music of jazz legend…

Salsa & Sangria

SHACK15 — Embarcadero

Salsa dancing, communal dining, and sangria at SHACK15.

Hulvey - "Could Be Tonight" Tour

Ace of Spades — Downtown

Check out Hulvey - "Could Be Tonight" Tour at Ace of Spades in Sacramento on August 21, 2026 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

Movie Night (at a cannabis lounge)

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

A movie night held at a cannabis lounge on Mission Street.

Secret Magic

The Palace Theater — North Beach

Check out SECRET MAGIC at The Palace Theater in San Francisco and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

Ron Vincent Quartet

Mr. Tipples — North Beach

Ron Vincent Quartet at Mr. Tipples features Bruce Williamson on alto sax, Ben Stolorow on piano, Peter Barshay on bass, and Ron Vincent on drums.

The Excursion

Catch The Parent Trap (1998) under the stars at Sundown Cinema and come find Nido while you're there.

Cuban Salsa at Mars Bar

Mars Bar — SoMa

Beginner salsa lessons followed by a late-night party with DJ Ritmo in SoMa.

Communal Table Art-Making Night

The Drawing Room Annex — Mission District

Community art-making night featuring drawing, collage, and surprise creative projects.

Hank Maninger

The Halfway Club — Crocker-Amazon

Americana and roots sounds with The Jukebox Charlies.

Oakland Town Hall: Cuba Blockade

The Black Panther Museum — Downtown Oakland

Community discussion on the U.S. blockade against Cuba and organizing for solidarity.

Dosa Time at Udupi Palace Berkeley

1903 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA — Downtown Berkeley

San Francisco Vegan Society Events Event Link Time again for a dose of dosas at Udupi Palace in Berkeley.

Sewing Guild Meeting

Noisebridge — Mission District

Monthly meeting to discuss Sewing Guild matters

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…

Craft Lab

Hummingbird House — Mission District

Hummingbird House presents Craft Lab: Crochet with Chanel Chavira. A social crafting evening for beginners and experienced crocheters with chat, crocheting, snacks, and…

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…

Black Vinyl Happy Hour

The Knockout — Mission District

BLACK VINYL HAPPY HOUR WITH DJ DUSTY AND DJ DEATHBEATS SPINNING THREE HOURS OF SHOE GAZE, DARK WAVE, COLD WAVE, POST PUNK, GOTH, AND MORE ON VINYL • 6PM TO 9PM • NO…

Olmo

Roxie Theater — Mission District

From the producers of MINARI and MOONLIGHT comes the next great coming-of-age journey.

Design for Living

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Part of our series Wild, Weird, Wicked: Films From Before the Code! Book signing and pre-screening introduction by Kim Luperi, co-author of Pre-Code Essentials: Must-See…

Wild Inside

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Filmmaker Penny Lane IN PERSON after the Saturday, August 8 show! Tickets ON SALE NOW!

Comedy 101: O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Introduction by Sarah Mulligan Williams This summer, Christopher Nolan released THE ODYSSEY, his follow-up to OPPENHEIMER.

My Night at Maud's

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Presented in partnership with Green Apple Books to celebrate the first English-language publication of Éric Rohmer’s novel Élisabeth.

Batch '81

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Presented by FiliKula Freshman Sid Lucero (Mark Gil, in his breakout performance), desperately wants to join the Alpha Kappa Omega fraternity.

Sundown Cinema: The Parent Trap

Marina Green — Marina District

Check out Sundown Cinema: The Parent Trap at Marina Green in San Francisco on August 21, 2026 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

D.E.B.S.

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Sapphic Cinema Social Club at The Roxie. A Quarterly Showcase of Classic + New Queer Cinema, Culture, and Community.

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

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

Mophono at Side A

Side A — Mission District

Beats and vinyl for your Friday.

Jazz & Comedy at Mahjong's

Mahjong's — Union Square

A Friday night session of comedy and jazz with Fake Melody.

DJ Shama Lama at Barcha

Barcha — Financial District

Friday feast with a guest DJ set by Shama Lama.

The Hotline Queer Line Dancing

El Rio — Mission District

Queer line dancing in the Stage Room.

BLUSH San Francisco PornFilmFestival: Reel/Sex

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Followed by a post-screening filmmaker talk moderated by festival director Shine Louise Houston. Doors open at 8:30 PM, 30 minutes before the show.

CatVideoFest 2026

Roxie Theater — Mission District

A portion of ticket sales go to benefit San Francisco’s, heroic Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue!

Drunken Noodles

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Adnan, a young art student, arrives in New York City to flat-sit for the summer.

The Samurai and the Prisoner

Roxie Theater — Mission District

“Kurosawa has made one of his best films, a work that feels a bit like Agatha Christie, a bit like Shakespeare, and even a bit like Samurai Columbo.” —RogerEbert.com…

The Time Masters

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Few animated films conjure worlds as strange, beautiful, and mysterious as The Time Masters.

Fantastic Planet

Roxie Theater — Mission District

A landmark of adult animation and one of the most influential animated science-fiction films ever made, Fantastic Planet remains as visually astonishing and…

Arthouse 50: Freeway

Roxie Theater — Mission District

“Rude in the way the truth is rude — only funnier. The movie seduces with its humor, all the while presenting a realized vision of a harsh, absurd world.”— Mick LaSalle,…

Letty Lynton

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Part of our series Wild, Weird, Wicked: Films from Before the Code! Virtually unseen for over 90 years, in a sparkling new 4K restoration from Warner Bros!

ZYZZYVA Movie Night with Ingrid Rojas Contreras: Songs of Earth

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Co-presented by Zyzzyva Magazine and Litquake, San Francisco’s Literary Festival This year’s Litquake festival will take place October 8th-24th!

The American Astronaut (35mm)

Roxie Theater — Mission District

25th Anniversary of the Sundance-destroying Cult Classic “Emphatically perverse, a salute to the Midnight Movie, a cultural land mass that spawned John Waters and David…

Barbara Forever

Roxie Theater — Mission District

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY KRISTEN STEWART WINNER, TEDDY AWARD FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY, 2026 BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL Director Brydie O’Connor IN PERSON for Q&A on Friday, September…

Re:Vision: Gehenu Lamai (The Girls)

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Sumitra Peries’s Gehenu Lamai [The Girls] —the first feature directed by a woman in Sri Lanka—is a close observation of a life shrinking.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931)

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Fredric March and Miriam Hopkins (Design for Living) star in Robert Lewis Stevenson’s classic horror tale of a kind and gentle doctor looking for a way to purge men of…

Memorizing Alison

Roxie Theater — Mission District

25th Anniversary of Coffee & Language! JP Allen, writers and cast members IN PERSON Best known for his “audacious and skillful” (SF Chronicle) independent films, SF…

Luchino Visconti's White Nights (4K Restoration)

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Marcello Mastroianni, as a lonely city transplant, and Maria Schell, as a sheltered girl haunted by a lover’s promise, meet by chance on a canal bridge and begin a…

Union County

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Will Poulter and Noah Centineo deliver pitch-perfect performances as brothers Cody and Jack Parsons, each navigating a court-mandated drug rehabilitation program in a…

Diamonds of the Night

Roxie Theater — Mission District

With this simultaneously harrowing and lyrical debut feature, Jan Němec established himself as the most uncompromising visionary among the radical filmmakers who made up…

The Hole (Newly Struck 35mm Print)

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Set on the eve of the 21st century, Tsai Ming-liang’s fourth feature turns a crumbling Taipei apartment block into one of cinema’s strangest and most tender…

Gandahar (4K Restoration)

Roxie Theater — Mission District

The long-awaited 4K restoration of René Laloux’s final masterpiece reveals one of animation’s most astonishing science-fiction visions.

Francisco's Anthology Art Show

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

Decentered Featured Events (SOMA 8th St) Event Link On a Friday evening in August, Decentered Arts will open its doors to Francisco Ramirez, aka FCOART, for Francisco’s…

18 Reasons: Regional Italian: Sicily

18 Reasons — Mission Dolores

Inspired by the culinary tours of Italy she has been leading for the past 5 years, our resident Italian instructor is launching a series that explores the traditions of…

Become an AI Builder: Create Your First Project in One Night

No coding. Just come with an idea. Leave with a real project you can use and share in 3 hours.

FMC Night Market

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SHACK15 Dining | Salsa & Sangria

Ferry Building — Financial District

SHACK15 Dining | Salsa & Sangria | Downtown San Francisco

Trossen × NVIDIA — Industry Night at Mission Robotics

3001 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA — Mission District

Luma Event Link Please note: admission is first come, first served. An RSVP does not guarantee entry, so we recommend arriving early.

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!

California, by Invitation

Join us at Saison Wine Bar & Salon for an exclusive walk-around tasting featuring four of California’s most distinctive and difficult-to-access wine producers.

Fabrication 101: Wood Shop Sundays

Noisebridge — Mission District

Come work on your woodworking project, ask questions, and get ideas from other woodworkers. All skill levels welcome! Confirm dates in #woodshop on Discord or on Meetup.

Songbridge

Noisebridge — Mission District

Music making meetup & mentoring for electronic and experimental music, soundtracks, VJing, music videos

Re:Vision: 8 Girls in a Boat

Roxie Theater — Mission District

At an all-girls school in Switzerland, Christa Storm (Dorothy Wilson) is a star pupil and stroke seat on the rowing team, but her clandestine affair with a young chemist…

Train to Busan (10th Anniversary)

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Ten years on, the Korean blockbuster that conquered the world returns in 4K. Yeon Sang-ho’s breakout transforms a zombie outbreak aboard a bullet train into one of the…

SFQFF26: Snow Falls on Pumpkin

Roxie Theater — Mission District

When Michael is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at 43, his world begins to unravel.

Twang Peaks

Madrone Art Bar — Alamo Square

An eclectic mix of gypsy swing, punk, and rock music.

Floating Features: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Roxie Theater — Mission District

The Griswolds have planned all year for a great summer vacation. From their suburban Chicago home, across America, to the wonders of Wally World fun park in California,…

Floating Features: A Christmas Story

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, this beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who…

Sewing Circle

Noisebridge — Mission District

Bring your sewing, knitting, and crafting projects (or just your homework) and co-work at Noisebridge! (space limited due to room size)

The Jeffrey James Trio

Biscuits & Blues — North Beach

Jeffrey James Trio brings Bay Area electric blues to Biscuits and Blues, led by guitarist and singer Jeffrey James Horan.

The Fort Mason Night Market Meetup

Fort Mason, Fort Mason, San Francisco — Fort Mason

Neighbourgood Event Link A casual community meetup at the Fort Mason Night Market to enjoy local food, vendors, and a lively evening atmosphere.

Front Street Block Party

245 Front St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA — Financial District

GistIRL: Make Friends and Network Event Link: see venue calendar above ^^ Hey block party fans, Come hang at the neighborhood block party with cold drinks, street games,…

The Jeffrey James Trio

Biscuits and Blues — Union Square

Jeffrey James played guitar for John Lee Hooker Jr. across two Grammy nominated records. He brings that tone home to Mason Street for one intimate trio set.

Touch Matters

Downtown, SR — Mission District

How comfortable are you asking for the touch you want—or turning down the touch you don't?

Sundown Cinema: The Parent Trap

Presidio Civil War Parade Ground — Main Post

Outdoor cinema at the Presidio with food trucks and pre-show entertainment.

Such Sweet Ruckus

Simple Pleasures Cafe — Outer Richmond

Live performance at Simple Pleasures Cafe.

Daniel Caesar

Chase Center — Mission Bay

R&B night at Chase Center. Doors open early for pre-show vibes at the taproom.

One Night Ceramics Class

Uncle Paul's North Beach — North Beach

Friday night introductory ceramics workshop.

The Ultimate Crawl - North Beach Edition

714 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA — North Beach

20 & 30-somethings friends & fun in SF Event Link This is a ticked event \~ please purchase your ticket below. There is a 100% refund policy.

Such Sweet Ruckus

Simple Pleasures Cafe — Outer Richmond

Such Sweet Ruckus at Simple Pleasures Cafe. Flyer lists the venue as Simple Pleasures Cafe, 3434 Balboa St, SF CA, with time 6:30pm–7:45pm on Fri 8/21.

Tucker Wetmore

The Mountain Winery

Check out Tucker Wetmore at The Mountain Winery in Saratoga on August 21, 2026 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

BFF.fm presents: JAMES WAVEY + FOR HORSES + BFF.fm DJ Liquitex

Make-Out Room — Mission District

Check out BFF.fm presents: JAMES WAVEY + FOR HORSES + BFF.fm DJ Liquitex at Make-Out Room in San Francisco on August 21, 2026 and get detailed info for the event -…

Bluegrass House Concert

House Concert (San Mateo)

Intimate live bluegrass session in San Mateo.

Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-ups

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Action superstar Yash (K.G.F. franchise, Ramayana) delivers a commanding performance in the highly anticipated international thriller TOXIC: A FAIRY TALE FOR GROWN-UPS.

SFQFF26: Sunshine Girls

Roxie Theater — Mission District

The story of Elaine Hamilton, a timid woman nearing her 30th birthday who must make the difficult choice between motherhood and medically induced photosynthesis.

Drink & Draw: Watercolor at the Porter Vintage Studio

3435 Cesar Chavez St — Bernal Heights

Paint, sip, mingle, and browse — no experience needed for this laid-back evening, complete with signature cocktail and mocktail.

A Night of Computational Theater

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

TIAT Art and Tech (Downtown: Powell and O'Farrell) Event Link Computational poetry reading group @ tiat presents a night of computational theater and desktop…

Noah Kahan

Oracle Park — South Beach

While he first captured hearts with the 2017 breakout "Young Blood," Noah has since become the defining voice of a generation's homesickness and healing.

I Shot Andy Warhol (4K Restoration)

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Presented in a new 4K restoration. One of the defining independent films of the 1990s, Mary Harron’s remarkable feature debut stars an electrifying Lili Taylor as…

Floating Features: Us

Roxie Theater — Mission District

In order to get away from their busy lives, the Wilson family takes a vacation to Santa Cruz, California. At night, four strangers break into Adelaide’s childhood home.

Floating Features: The Game

Roxie Theater — Mission District

After a wealthy banker is given an opportunity to participate in a mysterious game, his life is turned upside down when he becomes unable to distinguish between the game…

Floating Features: Pacific Heights

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Drake and Patty purchase a San Francisco Victorian hoping to fund their future through rental income.

Floating Features: Friday the 13th

Roxie Theater — Mission District

A group of camp counselors are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant while trying to reopen a summer camp which, years before, was the site of a child’s drowning.

Tablebridge

Noisebridge — Mission District

Tablebridge tabletop gaming & design (board/card/miniature/rpg/party/ARG/etc).

Karol G

Levi's Stadium

Check out Karol G at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on August 21, 2026 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

Blankets, Popcorn, & a Movie After Sunset | 20s & 30s

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

GistIRL: Make Friends and Network Event Link: see venue calendar above ^^ It happens once a month!!!

Fear& Live

Golden Gate Theatre — Tenderloin

Check out Fear& Live at Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco on August 21, 2026 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

Floating Features: Hocus Pocus

Roxie Theater — Mission District

After three centuries, three witch sisters are resurrected in Salem, Massachusetts on Halloween night, and it is up to two teenagers, a young girl, and an immortal cat…

The Girl of the Golden West

Terra Nova High School — Park Pacifica

Check out THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST at Terra Nova High School in Pacifica and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

Dimmu Borgir

The Warfield — Tenderloin

Win Tickets to Dimmu Borgir at The Warfield, August 21, 2026 on DoTheBay #DoTheBay

Weekly Trivia @ MBC!

Mission Bowling Club — Mission District

Check out Weekly Trivia @ MBC! at Mission Bowling Club in San Francisco on August 21, 2026 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

Floating Features: Top Gun

Roxie Theater — Mission District

Two rising but reckless Naval officers – Pete “Maverick” Mitchell and Nick “Goose” Bradshaw – are recruited for Top Gun; an elite US Flying school for advanced fighter…

Floating Features: Jaws

Roxie Theater — Mission District

When a gigantic great white shark begins to menace the small island community of Amity, a police chief, a marine scientist and grizzled fisherman set out to stop it.

Joe Farnsworth/Eric Alexander: Big Room QT

Black Cat Jazz Supper Club — North Beach

A jazz performance by Joe Farnsworth and Eric Alexander at Black Cat Jazz Supper Club.

Ten Minutes of Game a.k.a. 10MoG

Noisebridge — Mission District

10 Minutes of Game is an hour of about five ten minute talks or discussions about game and gamedev talks every Thursday before Five Minutes of Fame.

Cyberbridge

Noisebridge — Mission District

Cyberpunk meetup featuring wearable XR headsets/inputs, cyber/techwear fashion, cyberpunk art and sociopolitical ideas, Neotropolis event planning

Hambridge

Noisebridge — Mission District

Software defined radio hacking, mesh networking, HAM radio, ATAC field communications with our radio penpals at SudoRoom

Music Bingo at The Blue Light

The Blue Light — Union Street

Friday night music bingo hosted by Kiffiny Jean with prizes and drinks.

The Schleptet

Ocean Ale House — West of Twin Peaks

Live jazz and performance with The Schleptet at Ocean Ale House.

Rooftop Rhythms: Tune-Yards

Salesforce Park — SoMa

Noise Pop presents Tune-Yards for the Salesforce Park 8th birthday music festival.

Brazilian AF Pop-up

540 Bar — Inner Richmond

Brazilian street food hits San Francisco for a Friday night pop-up.

Barrio Triste

The Roxie Theater — Sunset Strip

Haunting 1980s Medellín coming-of-age story from Stillz with a score by Arca.

Computer Theater Evening

TIAT — Union Square

Live performance exploring the intersection of computers and theater.

Apurva: Fall Into Sin Mini Tour

SoFA Pocket Park — Downtown San Jose

Apurva performs her debut album live with a full band and guests at SoFA Pocket Park.

Marin Country Mart, Larkspur - Southern Marin Sketchers

Parking lot, 2257 Larkspur Landing Cir, Larkspur, CA 94939, USA

SF Sketchers Event Link Join the Southern Marin Sketchers at Marin Country Mart in Larkspur on Friday, August 21st from 12 - 2 PM.

Blaze & Glaze: Sip & Paint

Earthfire Arts Studio — Inner Sunset

Paint pottery with your own booze and buds at this Inner Sunset studio night.

"Why Civilization Is Older Than We Thought" With Samo Burja

Clarendon Heights — Clarendon Heights

Luma Event Link Join PALLADIUM Magazine in San Francisco to hear a lecture by Samo Burja, author of "Why Civilization is Older Than We Thought." The article was featured…

The Aislers Set, Kids On a Crime Spree, Lightheaded, Wifey

Bottom Of The Hill — Potrero Hill

Check out The Aislers Set, Kids On a Crime Spree, Lightheaded, Wifey at Bottom Of The Hill in San Francisco on August 21, 2026 and get detailed info for the event -…

Sherry Glaser’s Life & Death: A Love Story

The Marsh - Berkeley — Downtown Berkeley

Check out Sherry Glaser’s Life & Death: A Love Story at The Marsh - Berkeley in Berkeley and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

Kenny Washington Quartet

Keys Jazz Bistro — North Beach

Keys Jazz Bistro favorite Kenny Washington always brings concert thrills and spills to Keys.

Gamebridge Game/Dev Wednesdays

Noisebridge — Mission District

Game development mentoring & coworking meetup for gamers and gamedev beginners and indies alike.

Circuit Hacking Monday

Noisebridge — Mission District

Learn electronics, Arduino, and/or how to solder! We have kits and Arduinos for donations, or bring your own project. Most Mondays at 7PM. More details on Meetup

Jazz: Grant Levin Duo

Redwood Room — Tenderloin

Live jazz in the moody, wood-paneled Redwood Room.

The Soiled Dove

Radium Runway

Barbary Coast-inspired dinner theater with circus, music, and comedy.

Collateral

Balboa Theater — Outer Richmond

Michael Mann’s nighttime LA thriller hits the big screen.

Cello and Chill with Cats

KitTea Cat Cafe — Mission District

Live cello performance in the cat lounge. Low-key music and kitten cuddles.

Schleptet Kleinman

Ocean Ale House — West of Twin Peaks

Space-themed jazz odyssey with Schleptet Kleinman at Ocean Ale House.

San Francisco Writers Workshop

Noisebridge — Mission District

Free drop-in writers workshop, get feedback and critique! Located on the first floor hackitorium.

Showcase Showdown

Noisebridge — Mission District

Bimonthly indiegame showcase and competitive multigame tourneys with console/PC/arcade/tabletop featuring Smash Melee, Killer Queen,

Fear& (Recommended for ages 16 and Over; No children under 5 allowed)

Golden Gate Theater — Tenderloin

A theater performance of Fear& at the Golden Gate Theatre, recommended for ages 16 and over.

Pierce Warnecke and Matthew Biederman: Phytomorphic Topologies @ Gray Area

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

Art Bae Event Link Phytomorphic Topographies is a work which investigates fragile ecosystems of the Latvian wilderness through three-dimensional visual representations…

Floating Features: The Rock

Roxie Theater — Mission District

An FBI chemical weapons expert, and a former SAS soldier turned political prisoner, must break into Alcatraz prison when a rogue military group, led by a renegade…

Re:Vision: My Name Ain't Suzie

Roxie Theater — Mission District

This screening will open with Len Lye’s animated short film RAINBOW DANCE. The film was restored by San Francisco Film Preserve and scanned utilizing Scan2Screen’s…

Floating Features: Bullitt

Roxie Theater — Mission District

An all guts, no glory San Francisco cop becomes determined to find the underworld kingpin that killed the witness in his protection.

Burned CD: 2000s/2010s Dance Party ($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

Meetups/Infra

Noisebridge — Mission District

Self-hosting, rough consensus, & running code. Find upcoming sessions on Meetup or in #meetup-infra on Discord.

Noisebridge Weekly Meeting

Noisebridge — Mission District

(In person & online via Jitsi) - Introduce new people and events, joining access membership, announcements, discussions, and consensus.

Monét X Change

Cobb's Comedy Club — North Beach

With Marcus Williams. 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.

Casket Cassette & Stare Away

Kilowatt — Mission Dolores

A reflection of both the industrial grime and the sun-soaked glow of Los Angeles, Casket Cassette is the project of Constant Williams, blending euphoria and melancholy…

Other Dimensions in Sound Presents

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.

Ron Vincent Quartet

Mr. Tipples — North Beach

Ron Vincent Quartet at Mr. Tipples features Bruce Williamson on alto sax, Ben Stolorow on piano, Peter Barshay on bass, and Ron Vincent on drums.

Norman Brown

Yoshi's Oakland — Produce and Waterfront

Check out Norman Brown at Yoshi's Oakland in Oakland on August 21, 2026 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

Lauren Mayer’s I Didn’t Come From Your Rib

The Marsh - Berkeley — Downtown Berkeley

Check out Lauren Mayer’s I Didn’t Come From Your Rib at The Marsh - Berkeley in Berkeley and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

Two Scotts: Foster/Chapek

653 Chenery St, San Francisco — Glen Park

Bird & Beckett (Glen Park) Event Link $15 cover charge / byob Students $7.50 Scott Foster, guitar Scott Chapek, bass $15 cover charge / byob Students $7.50 For a…

Threeocracy

Bird & Beckett Books & Records — Glen Park

Check out Threeocracy at Bird & Beckett Books & Records in San Francisco on August 21, 2026 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

Desi Banks

San Jose Improv — Downtown San Jose

Check out Desi Banks at San Jose Improv in San Jose on August 21, 2026 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

Leela Improv Community Jam

450 Geary St suite 200 — Lower Nob Hill

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Create and connect with community in Leela's Improv Community Jam.

Barbara Gainer

Sheba Piano Lounge — North Beach

Barbara Gainer is a multi-talented San Francisco vocalist and radio personality appearing at Sheba Piano Lounge.

Frontier Table SF: AI Founder Dinner

Mission District — Mission District

Luma Event Link An Evening for Founders Building on the Frontier A Frontier Table Dinner, hosted by Obvious AI is changing how we build products at a dizzying rate.

Daniel Caesar

Chase Center — Mission Bay

Check out Daniel Caesar at Chase Center in San Francisco on August 21, 2026 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

Scott Foster 3rd Fridays Residency

Bird & Beckett Books — Glen Park

Myles Boisen and Scott Foster, guitars. Lisa Mezzacappa bass. Eric Garland drums. $20 cover charge / byob. Students, $10. Kids free.

Parting Gift Last Show

Nine Lives — Treasure Island

Parting Gift plays their final show with awakebutstillinbed and more in Oakland.

Wingo Night

Manny’s — Mission District

App launch mixer at Manny's. First 30 guests get free drinks.

Diana Dreams/ Brittany Aquamarine/ Neon Lotus – Santa Rosa

The Lost Church — North Beach

Diana Dreams/ Brittany Aquamarine/ Neon Lotus – Santa Rosa

Kind of Blue' Birthday Celebration (Miles Davis Centennial)

SFJAZZ At Home — Hayes Valley

This week on Fridays Live, to commemorate the centennial of Miles Davis's birth, SFJAZZ dips into the archives to present a May 2023 tribute to the trumpet legend…

Carry on Cellar

875 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA — North Beach

Decentered Community Events (SOMA 8th St) Event Link Rare Ukrainian wines tasting featuring limited-production wines from small Ukrainian wineries.

Scott Foster Quartet

Bird & Beckett — North Beach

The Scott Foster Quartet is a jazz ensemble led by San Francisco-based guitarist and educator Scott Foster.

The Mosswood Project, Echomarine – San Francisco

The Lost Church — North Beach

The Mosswood Project, Echomarine – San Francisco

Five Minutes of Fame a.k.a. 5MoF

Noisebridge — Mission District

Ten 5min talks in an hour, on any topic You could give a talk about something interesting you want to share!

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.

Smoked909 / TBA / Humanicide / Avulsion / Suffering

Neck of the Woods — Richmond

EBHC & Spite Presents:Smoked909Manos De FierroHumanicideAvulsionSufferingFriday August 21st 2026Neck of the Woods 406 Clement St San Francisco, CA 94118$15 in adv $20 at…

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!