Neighborhood Free Days

Fri–Sun, Oct. 14–16, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. California Academy of Sciences Here’s a reason to like a big-box chain store: Thanks to a grant from Target, residents in zip codes 94... Read More

Community Corner

97th Annual North Beach Bazaar

Sat–Sun, Oct. 8–9, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Ss. Peter & Paul School (660 Filbert St.) Combine Italian heritage with carnival-style fun for fantastic food, games, and great entertain... Read More

Community Corner

Presidio Trust Public Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, Oct. 6, 6:30–9 p.m. Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) Hear about park updates and share your feedback. Check website for full agenda. Free, 415-561-5300, pre... Read More

Halloween

Secret of the Cursed Chapel

Thu.–Mon., Oct. 27–Nov. 6 The Chapel, Fort Mason Center Explore the spooky Chapel to detect mysterious artifacts, demystify challenging puzzles, and exhume ancient and terrible... Read More

Last Chance

Pride and Prejudice — The Musical

Thu.–Sun. through Oct. 8, 8 p.m. Southside Theater, Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center The IAM Theatre company presents the national premier of this entertaining version of Jane Austen�... Read More

Last Chance

Ed Ruscha and The Great American West

Tue.–Sun. through Oct. 9, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. M.H. deYoung Museum View 99 works that reveal the artist’s engagement with the American West and its starring role in our nation... Read More

Halloween

Pumpkin Carving Workshop

Sat.–Sun., Oct. 22–23, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) Drop in to create your special jack-o’-lantern. Basic tools and pumpkins provided; bring yo... Read More

Last Chance

Picnic at the Presidio & Presidio Twilight

Twilight: Thursdays through Oct. 6, 5–9 p.m. Picnic: Sundays through Oct. 9, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Main Parade Ground, Presidio The city’s best picnic offers favorites from Off the ... Read More

Major Events

S.F. Fall Antiques Show

Thu.–Sun., Oct. 27–30 Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Benefiting Enterprise for High School Students, this show, considered to be one of the top five worldwide, features 6... Read More

Major Events

Wharf Fest

Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Little Embarcadero (Taylor to Powell Sts.) & Parking lot under Fisherman’s Wharf sign (Jefferson & Taylor Sts.) This year’s festival... Read More

Major Events

148th Italian Heritage Parade

Sunday, Oct. 9, 12:30 p.m. Fisherman’s Wharf (Jefferson & Stockton Sts.) to Washington Square This parade is the city’s oldest civic event and the nation’s oldest... Read More

Major Events

2016 Litquake Festival

Daily, Oct. 6–15 Various Bay Area venues Join published and unpublished authors in a variety of literary events including author conversations, book sales, and discussion panels.... Read More

Major Events

Fleet Week

Daily, Oct. 3–10 Various S.F. venues Love it or hate it, the celebration of U.S.’s military might returns with the Navy’s Blue Angels and France’s Breitling Jet Team making... Read More

Halloween

7th Annual A Nightmare on Van Ness

Saturday, Oct. 29, 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

5th Annual Titanic Masquerade Halloween Cruise

Saturday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m.–midnight Fume Blanc Commodore (Pier 40, 8 Embarcadero) Enjoy a three-hour bay cruise with an open bar, two D.J.s in two dance areas, and more. Costum... Read More

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