38th Annual S.F. Open Studios

Sat–Sun, Oct 19–Nov 10, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Various S.F. venues Visit over 900 artists in their studios during this citywide event, which is the oldest and largest ope... Read More

Arts & Culture

Writers Who Paint, Drawers Who Write Gallery

Saturday, Oct 12, 7:30 p.m. Emerald Tablet (80 Fresno Street) Literature meets cartoon musings, relational line drawings and social satire in oil and acrylic. Join Don Asmusse... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Stand up for Art Comedy Show

Thursday, Oct 31, 7–10 a.m. Firehouse 8 (1648 Pacific Ave.) Stand-up comedians/artists Anita Drieseberg, Michael Capozzola, Kurt Weitzmann, and Ed Attanasio close their art e... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Global Fund for Women 25th Anniversary Gala

Wednesday, Oct 30, 7–11 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Celebrate 25 successful years of advancing human rights for women and girls with a dinner, VIP receptio... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Art for AIDS

Friday, Oct 25, 5:30–9:30 p.m. City View at Metreon (135 Fourth St.) This premier art event features 170 modern and contemporary art pieces for auction via silent, live and o... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Root Division’s 12th Annual Art Auction

Thursday, Oct 24, 7:30–10 p.m. Root Division (3175 17th St.) Come support art, artists, and arts education in this fundraising event presenting an eclectic mix of quality art... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Sharing the Harvest Gala Reception

Friday, Oct 18, 6–10 p.m. Golden Gate Club, the Presidio (135 Fisher Loop) Featuring a VIP reception, artisan appetizers, wine and gourmet food tastings, cocktails, a silent ... Read More

Galas & Benefits

7th Annual YMCA Golf Invitational

Thursday, Oct 17, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Presidio Golf Course Play golf and support the Y’s youth programs, serving more that 8,500 urban youths per year. Includes 19th-hole re... Read More

Galas & Benefits

TNDC Celebrity Pool Toss

Tuesday, Oct 8, 6–9:30 p.m. Phoenix Hotel (601 Eddy St.) Celebrity hosts will introduce the celebrated toss-ees, while partygoers bid on the opportunity to toss their favorit... Read More

Community Corner

Carriage House Rummage Sale

Fri–Sat, Oct 25–26, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Saint Anne’s Home Little Sisters of the Poor (300 Lake St.) This sale of clothing, jewelry, books, toys, art, furniture, a... Read More

Community Corner

Neighborhood Free Days

Fri–Sun, Oct 18–20 Academy of Sciences Here’s a reason to like a big-box chain store: Thanks to a grant from Target, residents in zip codes 94108, 94109, 94115, 9... Read More

Community Corner

94th Annual Columbus Day Bazaar

Sat-Sun, Oct 12–13, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Ss. Peter & Paul School (660 Filbert St.) This North Beach family festival of entertainment, food and games, includes the salami toss a... Read More

Community Corner

Disaster Preparedness Training

Thursday, Oct 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov 7 & 14, 6:30–9:30 p.m. Missionary Temple CME Church (1455 Golden Gate Ave.) Topics include basic disaster skills, light search and resc... Read More

Community Corner

S.F. Lawn Bowling Club Open House

Saturday, Oct 5, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. SFLBC Clubhouse (Bowling Green Dr., Golden Gate Park) Looking for a new low-impact activity you can play year-round? Come to the SFLBC open ho... Read More

Arts & Culture

Next to Normal

Thu–Sun thru Oct 13 Gough Street Playhouse (1622 Gough St.) This Tony and Pulitzer-winning rock musical is about a suburban mother’s attempts to cope with her mental il... Read More

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