Explorables: Handmade Science

Saturday, Oct. 17, 1–4 p.m. Exploratorium (Pier 15) Enjoy silly and surprising sounds with listening activities created from head harps, Popsicle stick harmonicas, and glove-a-ph... Read More

Child's Play

Penguins+Pajamas Sleepover

Friday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m. Academy of Sciences This fun night includes live animal demonstrations, two planetarium showings, late-night snack and full breakfast, and next-day admissio... Read More

Sports & Health

S.F. Ski & Snowboard Festival

Fri.–Sun., Oct. 30–Nov. 1 Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Sip your favorite wine or beer (with VIP admission) and get your on-sale gear for the winter season. See winter-t... Read More

Sports & Health

Your Healthy Gut: How Are You Digesting?

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6–7:30 p.m. Latino/Hispanic Rms. A&B, S.F. Main Library Alterations in gut health and gut bacteria are now recognized as a key cause of chronic diseases inc... Read More

Sports & Health

Flu Vaccination Clinic

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 9–11 a.m. Main Lobby, Presidio YMCA (63 Funston Ave.) Flu season has begun and vaccinations are recommended for young children, pregnant women, those with chro... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Taste San Francisco

Friday, Oct. 23, 5:30 p.m. Bimbo’s 365 Club (1025 Columbus Ave.) Enjoy tastings and a four-course dinner by top chefs from Acquerello, Cotogna, A16, Perbacco, and more. Benef... Read More

Potables & Edibles

12th Annual Top 100 Tasting

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6:30–8:30 p.m. City View at Metreon (135 Fourth St.) This event honors the wineries from around the world that have delivered the best overall performances in t... Read More

Potables & Edibles

CUESA 13th Annual Sunday Supper: A Farm to City Feast

Sunday, Oct. 18, 6–10 p.m. Grand Hall, Ferry Building Enjoy an opening reception, a four-course feast prepared by 40 chefs to celebrate the farmers’ market community and Ca... Read More

Potables & Edibles

San Francisco Magazine’s FallFest

Saturday, Oct. 10, noon–4 p.m. Justin Herman Plaza, Embarcadero Center Leading local restaurateurs, winemakers and artisans join for an inspiring day of premier wine and food, ta... Read More

Science & Environment

Science Hack Day San Francisco

Sat.–Sun., Oct. 24–25 GitHub HQ (88 Colin P. Kelley Jr. Street) In this 48-hour-all-night event, people make silly or serious things with science, seeing what they can prototyp... Read More

Science & Environment

21st Century Solutions to Critical Western United States Water Woes

Monday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) A distinguished panel of water experts will discuss strategies and innovations to help people survive during drought in ... Read More

Film & Lectures

United Nations Association Film Festival

Daily, Oct. 15–25 Various Bay Area venues UNAFF celebrates the power of international documentary films dealing with human rights, the environment, protection of refugees, famine... Read More

Film & Lectures

San Francisco International Festival of Short Films

Thu.–Sat., Oct.15–17 Roxie Theater (3117 16th St.) Variety is the rule at this collection of films from a number of nations, on a range of topics, in many styles. The only thin... Read More

Film & Lectures

Ben Bernanke, Former Chairman of the Federal Reserve

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m. Nourse Theater (275 Hayes St.) The former chairman comes to town to talk with Sir Michael Moritz about the behind-the-scenes decision-making and drama... Read More

Film & Lectures

38th Annual Mill Valley Film Festival

Daily, Oct. 8–18 Various North Bay venues Internationally recognized for showcasing the best in independent and world cinema, this festival draws thousands of attendees for films... Read More

Events