Leonardo Art/Science Evening Rendezvous

Monday, Nov 12, 6:45–9:30 p.m. Fromm Hall, USF (2130 Fulton St.) This evening of art/science projects, news, casual socializing, and networking features speakers NASA’s... Read More

Science & Environment

What If There Weren’t Any Trees?

Saturday, Nov 11, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Meet at Main Post flagpole (near Moraga Ave. & Graham), Presidio Learn about the various trees that shape the Presidio and how they ... Read More

Science & Environment

End-of-the-Season Plant Sale

Saturday, Nov 10, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. S.F. Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park Take advantage of this unique opportunity to purchase plants seldom found in commercial nurseries or ... Read More

Science & Environment

The Transformers: Global Innovation Through Science & Tech

Wednesday, Nov 7, noon The Commonwealth Club (595 Market St.) Science and tech innovators from Algeria, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Senegal will discuss a new generation of emerging ... Read More

Nightlife

Sex, Swagger and Swing: Sinatra and Darin

Sunday, Nov 11, 7:30 p.m. Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko (222 Mason St.) Backed by his swinging trio and the Night Beat Mini Big Band, Jonathan Poretz sings all of the favorites from the ... Read More

Nightlife

Delta Spirit

Friday, Nov 9, 9 p.m. The Fillmore (1805 Geary Blvd.) Fresh off their Austin City Limits recording session, San Diego-based Delta Spirit brings its “thoroughly modern rock... Read More

Nightlife

Wilson Phillips

Saturday, Nov 7, 8 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall One of the best-selling female groups of all time, this four-time Grammy Award-nominated group performs with their five-piece band from... Read More

Nightlife

Thunderdome: The Monthly Improve Cage-Match

Wednesday, Nov 7, 8 p.m. Stage Werx Theatre (446 Valencia St.) Two comedy teams compete to earn your vote to return as a headliner. Following the competition, you’ll see last... Read More

Film & Lectures

Save the Waves Film Festival

Friday, Nov 16, 6 p.m. Victoria Theatre (2961 16th St.) Catch the premieres of Chris Malloy’s Groundswell, Patrick Trefz’s Ode, and Kyle Thiermann’s Surfing for C... Read More

Film & Lectures

Postcards From Southern Italy

Sunday, Nov 11 & 18, 4 p.m. Museo ItaloAmericano, Bldg C, Fort Mason Center Enjoy a collection of photographs by Roberto Soncin Gerometta and an accompanying lecture on histo... Read More

Film & Lectures

Finding a Public School for Your Child

Wednesday, Nov 7, 6–7:30 p.m. Marina Branch Library This workshop hosted by Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco is designed to help you understand and navigate throug... Read More

Film & Lectures

Imperfect Spirituality

Sunday, Nov 4, 7 p.m. Books Inc. (2251 Chestnut St.) Author Polly Campbell looks at the real-life moments that have provided her with plenty of opportunities for self-improvement a... Read More

Film & Lectures

37th Annual American Indian Film Festival

Daily, thru Nov 10 Bridge Theatre (3010 Geary) & Palace of Fine Arts Theater Through these screenings of short films, documentaries, and features, the American Indian Film In... Read More

Performances

Vladimir in Butterfly Country

Friday, Nov 16, 8 p.m. Old First Church (1751 Sacramento St.) Vladimir Nabokov was a respected and dedicated naturalist, who studied a species group of small iridescent butterflie... Read More

Performances

Flamenco en movimiento

Fri–Sun, Nov 9–11 Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center See Theatre Flamenco’s latest work of powerful choreography, dynamic footwork and vivid stage presentations. $... Read More

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