Lang Lang with the S.F. Symphony

Monday, Oct. 21 Davies Symphony Hall Experience the musical fireworks of pianist Lang Lang in his much-anticipated return in a program of Glinka, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky. $155�... Read More

Music

Dave Mason & Richie Furay

Thursday, Oct. 3, 8 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre Mason’s Feelin’ Alright Tour will feature all the classic songs fans love in addition to those that have inspired him as we... Read More

Music

The Who: Moving On

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. Chase Center Special guest Liam Gallagher joins the band to perform an exciting mix of classics plus songs from the band’s first new release in 13 ye... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Bummer’s Ball featuring Emmylou Harris

Friday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m. (VIP cocktails 6 p.m.) Castro Theatre (429 Castro St.) A spectacular dreamland of delicious food, beautiful people, magic, and soul-healing music benefiting... Read More

Music

S.F. International Boogie Woogie Festival

Sunday, Oct. 20, 4 p.m. SFJazz Center (201 Franklin St.). This year’s lineup features Luca Sestak from Germany; Balazs Daniel from Hungary; Wendy DeWitt, from the U.S, Jean-Pier... Read More

Galas & Benefits

15th Annual This Old Bag: The Power of the Purse

Friday, Oct. 25, 6:30–9:30 p.m. Fairmont S.F. (950 Mason St.) Join fashionistas, philanthropists, and those for whom breast cancer is a personal cause to bid on bags for women, m... Read More

Theater

Magic Theatre: The Chinese Lady

Wed.–Sun., Oct. 9–13 Tue.–Sun., Oct. 15–Nov. 3 Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center Inspired by the true story of the first Chinese woman to arrive on American soil, The Chinese Lad... Read More

Halloween

Pumpkin Painting Workshop

Saturday, Oct. 19, noon–3 p.m. Story at Macy’s (1st floor, 170 O’Farrell St.) Unleash your inner artist and get scary creative in time for Halloween. Add an artful twist to y... Read More

Nightlife

Petty Theft: 7th Annual Bay Area Tom Petty Birthday Celebration

Friday, Oct. 18, 8 p.m. Bimbo’s 365 Club (1025 Columbus Ave.) Six professional Bay Area musicians will perform Petty’s songs true to the originals and in the spirit of his lege... Read More

Potables & Edibles

16th Annual Wine & Spirits Top 100 Tasting

Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30–8:30 p.m. City View at Metreon (135 Fourth St.) Taste acclaimed wines from the top 100 wineries paired with delicious bites and meet winemakers from some ... Read More

Potables & Edibles

S.F. International Tea Festival

Saturday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Enjoy tastings, conversations, and presentations. Includes porcelain tasting cup. $25, eventbrite.com ... Read More

Nightlife

Dinosaur Jr.

Mon.–Tue., Oct. 28–29, 8 p.m. Slim’s (333 11th St.) Widely recognized as one of the most significant American rock bands of all time. Preceding Nirvana by several years, Di... Read More

Potables & Edibles

16th Annual Brews on the Bay

Saturday, Oct. 19, 1–5 p.m. S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien (Pier 45) Tasts over 50 local craft beers aboard a historic World War II merchant ship at this popular and intimate beer festi... Read More

Film & Lectures

42nd Mill Valley Film Festival

Daily, Oct. 3–13 Multiple Marin County venues Over 200 films independent and international films will be screened at this prestigious festival. $17 (individual films), $2,750–$... Read More

Sports & Health

12th Annual Presidio Golf Tournament

Friday, Oct. 11, 12:30 p.m. Presidio Golf Course (300 Finley Rd.) Support the Y’s youth programs and receive $100 gift certificate to spend at the pro shop. Includes lunch and a... Read More

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