Truffle Shuffle & Whiskey Dinner

Thursday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m. The Dorian Restaurant (2001 Chestnut St.) Enjoy cocktails and canapes followed by a four-course truffle-focused, whiskey-infused dinner with optional whis... Read More

Science & Environment

California Wildfires: Community and Water Supply Protection

Tuesday, Nov. 26, 6 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) Learn what a large Bay Area water utility is doing to protect the green and to build a water delivery infrastru... Read More

Science & Environment

After Dark: From the Farm

Thursday, Nov. 14, 6–10 p.m. The Exploratorium From livestock to grapes, come learn some of the science involved in growing the world’s food. Ages 18 and up, $20, 415-528-4444,... Read More

Film & Lectures

Chris Hughes

Wednesday, Nov. 31, 8 p.m. Sydney Goldstein Theater (275 Hayes St.) In conversation with Courtney E. Martin, the co-founder of Facebook believes it’s time to break up the company... Read More

Film & Lectures

17th Annual International South Asian Film Festival

Thursday–Sunday, Nov. 7–10 New People Cinema and Castro Theatre This showcase for films from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Canada, Australia, and the United States focuses on you... Read More

Nightlife

Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Diaries

Friday, Nov. 22, 8 p.m. Sydney Goldstein Theater (275 Hayes St.) With Adam Ben-David on piano, the acclaimed actor-singer-storyteller performs his favorite Broadway and classic Am... Read More

Nightlife

Cobb’s Comedy Showcase

Thursday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m. Cobb’s Comedy Club (915 Columbus Ave.) San Francisco is known for hatching some of the country’s top comedic talent. Come see a hand-picked line-up of... Read More

Dance

Dance Mission Theater: ¡Adelante!

Friday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. Herbst Theatre (401 Van Ness Ave.) Join Dance Mission Theater in its 20th anniversary celebration of the cultural arts centers’ past and future, featuri... Read More

Dance

Rotunda Dance Series: Nava Dance Theatre

Friday, Nov. 8, noon Rotunda, City Hall This bharatanatyam dance company based in San Francisco uses the classical south Indian dance form to explore and understand place, iden... Read More

Music

Sérgio Mendes

Fri.–Sun., Nov. 29–Dec. 1 S.F. Jazz (201 Franklin St.) Pianist, composer, and triple Grammy winner Sérgio Mendes returns to celebrate the 60th anniversary of bossa nova, the i... Read More

Music

The Brook & The Bluff

Friday, Nov. 8, 9 p.m. Hotel Utah (500 Fourth St.) This Birmingham-born, Nashville-based band has quickly become characterized by its evocative blend of vocal harmony, soulful air,... Read More

Music

Chick Corea: From Mozart to Monk

Sunday, Nov. 10 Davies Symphony Hall Multiple Grammy winner Chick Corea, an iconic keyboardist and composer with an eclectic range of styles, performs the music of his piano heroes... Read More

Just for Fun

Veterans Day USO-Style Dance

Saturday, Nov. 9, 6:30–10 p.m. Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) Travel back in time to a USO-style dance at the Officers’ Club in its World War II heyday. Swing to t... Read More

Child's Play

S.F. Birth and Baby Fair

Sunday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Golden Gate Club (135 Fisher Loop, the Presidio) This event features workshops, demonstrations, local resources, innovative products, and more for... Read More

Child's Play

ODC: The Velveteen Rabbit

Fri.–Sun., Nov. 29–Dec. 1 Thu.–Sun., Dec. 5–8 YBCA Theater (700 Howard St.) Told though music, dance, and a powerful narrative, this play celebrates the unique relationshi... Read More

Events