Run in the Dark

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. Start/finish: HiDive Bar (Pier 28–30) This 5k/10k occurs simultaneously in 50 cities in support of research to find a cure for paralysis. $30, runinthe... Read More

Science & Environment

Celebrating 20 Years with NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory

Monday, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m. California Academy of Sciences Planetarium Observatory director Dr. Belinda Wilkes will review some of the major discoveries and highlights, including whe... Read More

Film & Lectures

2019 S.F. Dance Film Festival: After Dark

Friday, Nov. 8 Brava Theater Center (2781 24th St.) From the masterfully eerie to the just plain bizarre, this playful program of short films was created for the late-night crowd. ... Read More

Nightlife

The Thursday Edition

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

Music

Perla Batalla: In The House of Cohen

Thursday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m. Presidio Theatre (99 Moraga Ave., the Presidio) Grammy-nominated Batalla, longtime touring band member with the legendary songwriter Leonard Cohen, perform... Read More

Theater

Champions of Magic

Wednesday, Nov. 27 & Fri.–Sun., Nov. 29–Dec. 1 Golden Gate Theatre (1 Taylor St.) Five world-class illusionists comprise this mind-bending theatrical production that includ... Read More

Theater

ACT: Stomp

Tue.–Sun., Nov. 5–10 Geary Theater (405 Geary Blvd.) The award-winning international eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments — matchboxes,... Read More

Museums & Galleries

Annabeth Rosen: Fired, Broken, Gathered, Heaped

Thu.–Tue. through Jan. 19 Contemporary Jewish Museum (736 Mission St.) The exhibition features more than 120 of Rosen’s most influential and dynamic works, including early and ... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Simply the Best Dinner & Gala

Saturday, Nov. 9, 5:30 p.m.–midnight Fairmont Hotel (950 Mason St.) This event raises awareness and funding for early detection and lung cancer research, honors survivors, and to... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Saturday, Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m. Start/Finish: Pier 27 Choose from a three- or one-mile route. All funds raised further the care, support, and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s... Read More

Community Corner

Small Business Saturday

Saturday, Nov. 30 Nationwide Shop the city’s small local businesses on this day between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Shopping locally sustains our neighborhoods and keeps tax d... Read More

Community Corner

Fort Mason Wind Row Tree Community Walk & Talk

Friday, Nov. 15, 10:15–10:45 a.m. Meet: Great Meadow, top of stairs to Lower Fort Mason Walk the site with NPS and Presidio Trust experts and project managers, see the state of t... Read More

Major Events

62nd Annual International Auto Show

Thu.–Mon., Nov. 28–Dec. 2, 10 a.m. Moscone Center See 2020 model cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans from the world’s major manufacturers in Northern California’s largest auto... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square

Daily, Nov. 7–Jan. 20, 10 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Union Square Ring in the holiday season at this outdoor rink with 90-minute sessions starting every even hour. $13–$18 (includes ska... Read More