Fri.–Sun., Nov. 30–Dec. 2 Vogue Theatre and Castro Theatre The Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco and the New Italian Cinema Events of Florence present this festival f... Read More
Thursday, Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) Join a distinguished panel of vintners and winegrowers as they share their year-long journey toward the 201... Read More
Daily, Nov. 9–11 Alamo Drafthouse The inaugural festival featuring short shorts, long shorts, cool shorts, weird shorts, music shorts, documentary shorts, experimental shorts, ge... Read More
Daily, Nov. 8–11 AMC Kabuki (1881 Post St.) Named after the first movie theater in the Philippines, this new festival features film screenings, panels, and even in-production pre... Read More
Daily, Nov. 7–11 Brava Theater Center This festival is focused on raising the representation of native people in the media and will include a celebration of the late Michael Smit... Read More
Friday, Nov. 23, 10 p.m.–2 a.m. Southside Spirit House (575 Howard St.) Every fourth Friday, Southside Spirit House presents a program featuring local D.J.s, no cover charge, and... Read More
Saturday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Biscuits & Blues (401 Mason St.) Get set for an award-winning mix of contemporary blues, rock, and American roots music. $24, 415-292-... Read More
Thursdays, 9 p.m.–2 a.m. Barbarossa (714 Montgomery St.) The week’s almost over, so celebrate with guest D.J.s, specials, and dancing. Free with reservation, 415-434-4204, barb... Read More
Tue.–Wed., Nov. 27–28, 7:30 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall The wildly popular internationally flavored ensemble, which draws inspiration from a global blend of cabaret, samba, retr... Read More
Fri.–Sun., Nov. 23–25 Davies Symphony Hall Join Michael Tilson Thomas and the Grammy Award-winning S.F. Symphony Chorus for this glorious symphony performed in honor of the 70t... Read More
Select days, Nov. 17–Dec. 9 War Memorial Opera House You know the story about George Bailey on the snowy bridge contemplating his end in Frank Capra’s classic film. Now see the... Read More
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 6–7:30 p.m. Anchor Public Taps (495 De Haro St.) Enjoy an educational and entertaining tasting focused on Anchor’s Christmas Ale, which is a different recip... Read More
Saturday, Nov. 3, 7–10 p.m. Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) Travel back in time to a USO-style dance at the Officers’ Club in its World War II heyday. Swing to the ... Read More
Saturday, Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2 p.m. Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way Venture into the museum’s new live animal exhibit, Wild in California and learn how and where the museum... Read More
Friday, Nov. 2, 5:30 p.m. Presidio Community YMCA (63 Funston St.) Bring a blanket or cushion and enjoy a food trucks and face painting (5:30 p.m.); cartoon shorts (6:30 p.m.), an... Read More