Sharktoberfest NightLife

Thursday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m. California Academy of Sciences Enjoy an evening of beer and sharks. That might not seem like a natural pairing, but you’ll care less and less as you sip ... Read More

Last Chance

René Magritte: The Fifth Season

Thu.–Tue. through Oct. 28 SFMOMA (151 Third St.) Called “brilliant,” and “superb,” this exhibition focuses on the Surrealist’s late career, his genre twists and turns, ... Read More

Last Chance

Presidio Picnic

Sundays through Oct. 21, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Main Parade Ground, Presidio The city’s best picnic offers favorites from Off the Grid food trucks, lawn games, and more. Free, food/dri... Read More

Last Chance

Off the Grid

Fridays through Oct. 26, 5–10 p.m. Fort Mason Center Here’s your last chance to visit your favorite food truck in the Marina — with free sides of music, craft, and soul. Fre... Read More

Halloween

10th Annual A Nightmare on Van Ness

Saturday, Oct. 27, 9 p.m.–2 a.m. The Regency Center (1300 Van Ness Ave.) Celebrate on three levels with seven D.J.s, go-go dancers, a costume contest, hosted bar, and more. Ages ... Read More

Halloween

San Francisco Pub Crawl

Fri.–Sat., Oct. 26–27 Wednesday, Oct. 31 Starts: Bar None (1980 Union St.), Silver Cloud (1994 Lombard St.) Put on your coolest, scariest, or sexiest costume for this massive ... Read More

Halloween

Halloween International Ball

Fri.–Sat., Oct. 26–27, 9 p.m.–2 a.m. W Hotel S.F. (181 Third St.) Celebrate in three separate rooms with world-renowned D.J.s and performances, costume contests, and mor... Read More

Just for Fun

40th Anniversary Fireworks

Saturday, Oct. 13, 5–8:30 p.m. Pier 39 Enjoy a night of music and fun starting with live music and culminating with fireworks (8:30 p.m.). Free, 415-705-5500, pier39.com ... Read More

Child's Play

The Big Draw

Saturday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Walt Disney Family Museum (104 Montgomery St., the Presidio) This family event celebrates Walt Disney’s contributions to the world of art and ... Read More

Child's Play

3D Paper Planet Craft

Thursday, Oct. 4, 3–4:30 p.m. SFPL Marina Branch (1890 Chestnut St.) Celebrate World Space Week by designing and building your own planet using just paper circles. Ages 5 & u... Read More

Sports & Health

Women’s Health: Exploring Key Life-Phase Concerns

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Cavallo Point Healing Arts Center & Spa This workshop is designed to explore key health concerns specifically pertaining to women. Learn how t... Read More

Sports & Health

11th Annual Presidio Golf Tournament

Friday, Oct. 5, 1 p.m. Presidio Golf Course (300 Finley Rd.) Support the Y’s youth programs and receive $100 gift certificate to spend at pop-up shops at the tournament. Include... Read More

Potables & Edibles

15th Annual Brews on the Bay

Saturday, Oct. 13, 1–5 p.m. S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien (Pier 45) Enjoy over 70 local craft beers aboard a historic World War II merchant ship at this popular and intimate beer festi... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Signature Chef’s Auction

Friday, Oct. 12, 5 p.m. Ritz–Carlton (600 Stockton St.) Enjoy cuisine prepared by S.F.’s top culinary masters accompanied with an array of wine and spirits, enticing auctio... Read More

Potables & Edibles

15th Annual Wine & Spirits Top 100 Tasting

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 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 of... Read More

Events