Fire and Ice: Documentary Storytelling and the Climate Crisis

Thursday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) Writer and filmmaker Stephen Most will discuss the art and technique of using documentaries to educate the pub... Read More

Science & Environment

S.F. City Star Party

Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30–10:30 p.m. Pier 17 Join the monthly San Francisco Amateur Astronomers viewing party — members provide telescopes for your viewing pleasure. Check websi... Read More

Film & Lectures

15th Annual S.F. Greek Film Festival

Daily, Oct. 12–20 Multiple S.F. venues The festival will present 24 feature-length films and shorts by Greek and Cypriot filmmakers from around the globe. Filmmaker Manoussos Man... Read More

Film & Lectures

9th Annual S.F. Dance Film Festival

Most days, Oct. 4–14 Multiple S.F. venues Catch lively dance films from around the world, and take in live performances, free presentations, a VR/360 experience room, and discuss... Read More

Film & Lectures

41st Mill Valley Film Festival

Daily, Oct. 4–14 Multiple Marin County venues A whopping 204 films from 46 countries will be screened at this prestigious festival. $8–$16.50 individual films, $2,750–$5,500 ... Read More

Film & Lectures

Doris Kearns Goodwin

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. Nourse Theater (275 Hayes St.) In conversation with Roy Eisenhardt, Goodwin discusses her new book, Leadership in Turbulent Times, a culmination of fiv... Read More

Nightlife

S.F. Decompression 2018: Black Top City

Sat.–Sun., Oct. 20–21, 2 p.m.–2 a.m. Potrero Power Station (420 23rd St.) Black Top City is an urban version of Burning Man’s Black Rock City. Enjoy a microcosm of that sto... Read More

Nightlife

Doug MacLeod

Sunday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Biscuits & Blues (401 Mason St.) MacLeod is a prolific singer, songwriter, storyteller, and masterful guitarist who is a perennial Blues Mu... Read More

Nightlife

Live Salsa with Orq. Borinquen

Fridays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, & 26, 8 p.m. Dance Fridays (550 Barneveld Ave.) No partner or experience required for dance lessons, followed by a live music dance party. $10–$25, d... Read More

Dance

Lily Cai Dance Home Season Concert

Sat.–Sun., Oct. 20–21, 8 p.m. Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center This captivating, elegant, and sensual performance showcases works of virtuosity, dazzling theatrics, stunning v... Read More

Dance

Transit Dances: Night Trolley • 15th Annual S.F. Trolley Dances

Friday, Oct. 12, 6 & 7:30 p.m. Salesforce Park Sat.–Sun., Oct. 20–21, 11 a.m.–2:45 p.m. SoMa to Sunset District The Trolley Dances return to take audiences out of the the... Read More

Dance

Dance Theatre S.F. Fall Program

Fri.–Sun., Oct. 5–7 Z Space (450 Florida St.) Season 6 features the world premiere of And If It‘s Still Black Outside by Sandrine Cassini; the reprisal of Cooties by Ben ... Read More

Dance

Smuin: Dance Series 01

Thu.–Sat., Oct. 4–6, 7:30 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre This mixed-bill program celebrating the company’s 25th season includes Blue Until June, Trey McIntyre’s sult... Read More

Music

S.F. Jazz: Thelonious Monk Birthday Concert

Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. S.F. Jazz Center (201 Franklin St.) Two generations of piano artistry celebrate Monk’s legacy: 2018 NEA Jazz Master recipient Joanne Brackeen, Mary ... Read More

Music

Lindsey Buckingham

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 8 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre Buckingham’s new tour coincides with the release of Solo Anthology: The Best of Lindsey Buckingham, a career-spanning compilat... Read More

Events