Festival of Altars Celebration

Saturday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Exploratorium Celebrate life, reflect on the role of ancestors, and learn about the art and science behind Day of the Dead through hands-on acti... Read More

Halloween

BATS Improv | Things That Go “Blank” in the Night

Fridays, Oct. 6–27, 8 p.m. Bayfront Theater, Fort Mason Center Fill in the “blank” in this improvised homage to horror anthology movies like Creepshow, Trilogy of Terror, th... Read More

Halloween

Mayhem Mansion

Fri.–Sat., Oct. 20–21 & Thu.–Sat., Oct. 26–28, 7–11 p.m. Haas-Lilienthal House (2007 Franklin St.) A benevolent host will gently guide guests on a mysterious and info... Read More

Halloween

Japantown Halloween Carnival

Friday, Oct. 27, 6–8 p.m. Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Northern California (1840 Sutter St.) Enjoy craft activities, cultural and community performances, a haunted... Read More

Halloween

23rd Annual Halloween Hoopla

Saturday, Oct. 28, noon– 3 p.m. Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens This event features fun performances and activities for kids under 10 and their families and concludes wi... Read More

Museums & Galleries

de Young |Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence

Tue.–Sun. through Oct. 15, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr. Wiley’s new body of paintings and sculptures confronts the silence surrounding systemic violence aga... Read More

Music

S.F. Symphony | MTT Conducts Beethoven 9

Thursday, Oct. 19 & Sat.–Sun., Oct. 21–22, 7:30 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall Also on the program is Shango Memory, Olly Wilson’s tribute to a Nigerian deity and the cult... Read More

Museums & Galleries

Shipyard Open Studios

Sat.–Sun., Oct. 21–22, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Hunter’s Point Shipyard (451 Galvez Ave.) & Islais Creek Studios (1 Rankin St.) Over 130 artists will open their studios to visito... Read More

Music

S.F. Jazz | Thelonious Monk Festival

Tue.–Sat., Oct. 10–15 S.F. Jazz Center (201 Franklin St.). Celebrate with the Marcus Shelby New Orchestra, Aaron Bennett Trio, Rjam Side-by-Side, Larry Vuckovich Trio, $25, 86... Read More

Music

We Players Sites & Sounds | Macbeth: A Music Concert & Celebration

Sunday, Oct. 15, 4–6 p.m. Episcopal Church of Saint Mary the Virgin Enjoy refreshments in the brick courtyard before entering the dark wooden sanctuary to revisit the chilly ha... Read More

Sports & Health

Annual Presidio Golf Tournament

Friday, Oct. 6, 12:30 p.m. Presidio Golf Course (300 Finley Rd.) Support the Y’s youth, family, and community programs and receive $100 golf course gift card, ticket for lunch a... Read More

Sports & Health

Presidio Wall 5K

Sunday, Oct. 15, 9–11 a.m. Start/Finish: Presidio Wall Playground (W. Pacific Ave. & Spruce St.) Enjoy this challenging course on grass, trails, and bike paths. $10, dserunne... Read More

Dance

14th Annual S.F. Dance Film Festival

Most days through Oct. 15 Various S.F. venues & livestream Enjoy international and locally produced dance films in person or stream online. Visit website for ticketing, sfdance... Read More

Theater

Crowded Fire Theater | Edit Annie

Thu.–Sat. through Oct. 14 Magic Theatre (Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center) Heartfelt, comedic, and poignant, Edit Annie invites us to explore our relationships to internet fame, anonym... Read More

Dance

Alonzo King Lines Ballet Fall Season

Thu.–Sun., Oct. 12–15 Blue Shield of California Theater, YBCA (700 Howard St.) Now in its 42nd year, the internationally acclaimed contemporary ballet presents moments from its... Read More

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