Ben Bernanke, Former Chairman of the Federal Reserve

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m. Nourse Theater (275 Hayes St.) The former chairman comes to town to talk with Sir Michael Moritz about the behind-the-scenes decision-making and drama... Read More

Film & Lectures

38th Annual Mill Valley Film Festival

Daily, Oct. 8–18 Various North Bay venues Internationally recognized for showcasing the best in independent and world cinema, this festival draws thousands of attendees for films... Read More

Film & Lectures

Dance Film Festival

Thu.–Sun., Oct. 8–11 Brava Theater (2781 24 St.) The fifth annual event organized to present and support dance-based films. $13–$15 individual tickets, $100–$250 festival p... Read More

Film & Lectures

Frank Gehry in Conversation with Paul Goldberger

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m. Nourse Theater (275 Hayes St.) One the most acclaimed architects of our time known for his use of bold, postmodern shapes and uncommon materials talks wi... Read More

Nightlife

Porchlight Open Door

Monday, Oct. 26, 7–10 p.m. Hemlock Tavern (1131 Polk St.) In this small-stage open-mic event, storytellers add their names to a sign-up sheet, receive a free drink, and then have... Read More

Performances

Chum

Friday, Oct. 23, 9:30 p.m. Boom Boom Room (1601 Fillmore St.) Chum is a Phish tribute band that has managed to survive the test of satisfying Phish’s notoriously picky fans. ... Read More

Performances

S.F. Trolley Dances

Sat.–Sun., Oct. 17–18, 11 a.m.–2:45 p.m. Muni T Line from Mission Bay to the Bayview The Trolley Dances return to take audiences out of the theater and into the streets. More... Read More

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Lily Cal Chinese Dance Company: Shanghai Women, Xing, & Silk Cascade

Sat.–Sun., Oct. 17–18 Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center Enjoy an evening of artistry and contrast, beauty and power, and tradition and innovation in these three performances: o... Read More

Performances

Hui Ban: The Story of Anhui Opera Troup During 1911

Saturday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. Herbst Theatre Performed by China’s Anhui Provincial Opera Dance Drama Theatre, this colorful and dramatic production tells the tale of an opera tro... Read More

Performances

Rosy Rimas Danse: We Wait in the Darkness

Thu.–Sat., Oct. 8–10, 8 p.m. ODC Theater (3153 17th St.) This multimedia movement poem and solo dance performed by Rosy Rimas, a descendant of the Seneca Nation, recounts painf... Read More

Performances

Treasure Island Music Fest

Sat.–Sun., Oct. 17–18, noon Treasure Island Lineup includes The National, DeadMau5, Chvrches, Deerhunter, and more. $169.50–$315, treasureislandfestival.com ... Read More

Performances

Wayne Shorter Trio

Thu.–Sun., Oct. 15–18, 7:30 p.m. S.F. Jazz Center (201 Franklin St.) The legendary saxophonist celebrates his first new album in over 40 years performing with his band. $40–$... Read More

Performances

Archetti: Bach & Handel Concerti for Oboe & Strings

Sunday, Oct. 25, 4 p.m. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (1111 O’Farrell St.) One of America’s greatest baroque oboists, Debra Nagy, joins Northern California’s p... Read More

Performances

S.F. Symphony: Lang Lang

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall Hear the international piano phenomenon known for his emotional expression and ferocious technique, in a thrilling performance with th... Read More

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Yuri Liberzon: Ascension

Sunday, Oct. 11, 4 p.m. Old First Church (1751 Sacramento St.) Hear a diverse program from baroque to contemporary composers performed by one of the foremost classical guitarists i... Read More

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