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Upcoming Events in San Francisco

Hand-picked shows, markets, pop-ups and nights out across the city, sorted by date. 22 events this weekend.

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This weekend

What’s on This Weekend in SF

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OnNow
Arts & Culture

Treasures of the Pharaohs

Today 9:30am⁠–⁠5:15pm · through Jan 31 · de Young Museum
Golden Gate Park$40 adults
OnNow
Food & Drink

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Today 10am⁠–⁠2pm · through Dec 31 · Ferry Building Plaza
Financial DistrictFree
Nov4
Food & Drink

Heart of the City Farmers Market

Wed & Sun 7am⁠–⁠4pm · through Dec 31 · Fulton Plaza, Civic Center
Hayes ValleyFree
Nov4
Family

SF State Observatory Public Nights (Wed–Fri, Through Dec 4)

Wed–Fri 6:30pm⁠–⁠9pm · through Dec 4 · SF State Observatory, Thornton Hall
San FranciscoOpen to the public; no admission price listed
Nov4
Arts & Culture

Syd Mead: Future Pastime

Wed–Sun 11am⁠–⁠6pm · through Dec 17 · Transamerica Pyramid Annex Gallery
Chinatown
Nov5
Arts & Culture

Awaking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle

Thu–Sun 10am⁠–⁠5:30pm · through Apr 18 · The Walt Disney Family Museum
Presidio$15 adults, $5 youth (exhibition only)
Nov8
Outdoors

Free Yoga in the Park at Outpost Meadow (Sundays Through Nov 22)

Sundays · through Nov 22 · Outpost Meadow, Presidio
PresidioFree
Nov6
Music

Little Bears Music Class at Thrive City

Fri · 10:00 am · Thrive City (Chase Center)
Mission Bay
Nov6
Outdoors

ZooLights at the SF Zoo (Wed–Sun Nights, Through Jan 3)

Nov 6–Jan 3 · San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
Lakeshore$30 adults, $21 children ($3 off for zoo members)
Nov6
Arts & Culture

San Francisco Opera: Strauss in Concert

Fri · 7:30 pm · War Memorial Opera House
Hayes ValleyFrom $30
Nov6
Music

Buena Vista Orchestra

Fri · 8:00 pm · The Warfield
Civic Center & Tenderloin
Nov7
Food & Drink

San Francisco Coffee Festival 2026

Nov 7–8 · Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion
MarinaTicketed by session; see event page

Coming up

All Upcoming Events

Night means it starts at 5 p.m. or later, or is still on after 6 p.m. 110 of 117 events show a start time from the organizer; the rest appear under All only. Times can change, so check the organizer’s page. Alcohol and age limits are noted on an event’s page when the organizer states them; if it does not say, ask before bringing children.

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  1. On now
  2. Awaking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind EarleNow through Apr 18 · 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.The Walt Disney Family Museum, Presidio · $15 adults, $5 youth (exhibition only)Arts & Culture
  3. Conservatory of Flowers Free First TuesdayNow through Nov 3 · 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park · FreeOutdoors
  4. Ferry Plaza Farmers MarketNow through Dec 31 · times varyFerry Building Plaza, Financial District · FreeFood & Drink
  5. Free Yoga in the Park at Outpost Meadow (Sundays Through Nov 22)Now through Nov 22 · 10–11 a.m.Outpost Meadow, Presidio, Presidio · FreeOutdoors
  6. Heart of the City Farmers MarketNow through Dec 31 · 7 a.m.–4 p.m.Fulton Plaza, Civic Center, Hayes Valley · FreeFood & Drink
  7. Legion of Honor Free First TuesdayNow through Nov 3 · 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.Legion of Honor, Richmond District · FreeArts & Culture
  8. SF State Observatory Public Nights (Wed–Fri, through Dec 4)Now through Dec 4 · 6:30–9 p.m.SF State Observatory, Thornton Hall, San Francisco · Open to the public; no admission price listedFamily
  9. Syd Mead: Future PastimeNow through Dec 17 · 11 a.m.–6 p.m.Transamerica Pyramid Annex Gallery, Chinatown · See event pageArts & Culture
  10. Treasures of the PharaohsNow through Jan 31 · 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park · $40 adultsArts & Culture
  11. de Young Free First TuesdayNow through Nov 3 · 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park · FreeArts & Culture
  12. November 2026
  13. San Francisco Opera: The Marriage of FigaroTuesday, Nov 3 · 7:30 pmWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · From $30Arts & Culture
  14. SF Zoo Resident Free DayWednesday, Nov 4 · 9:00 amSan Francisco Zoo & Gardens, Lakeshore · Free for SF residentsOutdoors
  15. Union Square Holiday Ice Rink OpensWednesday, Nov 4 · 10 a.m.–11 p.m.Union Square, Financial District · $22 with skate rental; $17 ages 8 and underOutdoors
  16. La Nuit au Musée: A Sip of the Roaring ’20sThursday, Nov 5 · 6:00 pmAlliance Française de San Francisco, Nob Hill · $60 general; $50 AFSF members (advance); $80 at the doorArts & Culture
  17. Museum of Craft and Design Free First ThursdayThursday, Nov 5 · 12:00 pmMuseum of Craft and Design, Potrero Hill · FreeArts & Culture
  18. POETS! reading and open mic at Bird & BeckettThursday, Nov 5 · 7:00 pmBird & Beckett Books & Records, Glen Park · Free, donations welcomeArts & Culture
  19. Pluralities Project: “The Negro Artist” Screening & Live AwardsThursday, Nov 5 · 5:30 pmMcKenna Theatre, SF State, Lakeshore · See event pageArts & Culture
  20. Buena Vista OrchestraFriday, Nov 6 · 8:00 pmThe Warfield, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageMusic
  21. Little Bears Music Class at Thrive CityFriday, Nov 6 · 10:00 amThrive City (Chase Center), Mission Bay · See event pageMusic
  22. San Francisco Opera: Strauss in ConcertFriday, Nov 6 · 7:30 pmWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · From $30Arts & Culture
  23. ZooLights at the SF Zoo (Wed–Sun nights, through Jan 3)Nov 6–Jan 3 · 5:30–10 p.m.San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, Lakeshore · $30 adults, $21 children ($3 off for zoo members)Outdoors
  24. District 2 Family Summit (Marina)Saturday, Nov 7 · 11:00 amMarina Middle School, Marina · FreeFamily
  25. Día de los Muertos and Diwali Festival at Presidio Tunnel TopsSaturday, Nov 7 · 10:00 amPresidio Tunnel Tops, Presidio · Free (registration on the event page)Arts & Culture
  26. Free Orchestra Concert: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony — Lowell High School Symphonic OrchestraSaturday, Nov 7 · 2:00 pmCathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, Western Addition & Fillmore · FreeMusic
  27. San Francisco Coffee Festival 2026Nov 7–8 · 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion, Marina · Ticketed by session; see event pageFood & Drink
  28. San Francisco Opera: The Marriage of FigaroSaturday, Nov 7 · 7:30 pmWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · From $30Arts & Culture
  29. The San Francisco Fall Cider FestSaturday, Nov 7 · 12:00 pmSPARK Social SF, South Beach · $30–$60 (strictly 21+)Food & Drink
  30. Tiny Dances: Swan LakeNov 7–8 · 11 a.m.–4 p.m.Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, Marina · VariesArts & Culture
  31. Inner Sunset Flea MarketSunday, Nov 8 · 10:00 amIrving Street, Sunset District · FreeMarkets & Pop-ups
  32. La Cocina San Francisco Street Food FestivalSunday, Nov 8 · 11:00 amFerry Building, Financial District · See event pageFood & Drink
  33. Outer Sunset Farmers Market & MercantileSunday, Nov 8 · 9:00 amOuter Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, Sunset District · FreeFood & Drink
  34. San Francisco Diwali FestivalSunday, Nov 8 · 1:00 pmYerba Buena Gardens, SoMa · FreeArts & Culture
  35. San Francisco Veterans Day ParadeSunday, Nov 8 · 11:00 amFisherman's Wharf (Jefferson Street), Fisherman's Wharf · See event pageArts & Culture
  36. San Francisco Opera: The Marriage of FigaroTuesday, Nov 10 · 7:30 pmWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · From $30Arts & Culture
  37. Teddy Swims: The UGLY TourTuesday, Nov 10 · 7:00 pmChase Center, Mission Bay · See event pageMusic
  38. Volti Vocal Ensemble with SF State and SOTAThursday, Nov 12 · 8:00 pmKnuth Hall, SF State, Lakeshore · See event pageMusic
  39. Bhangra & Beats Diwali Night MarketFriday, Nov 13 · 4:00 pmYerba Buena Gardens & Jessie Square, SoMa · Free (RSVP)Arts & Culture
  40. Performing Arts ShowcaseFriday, Nov 13 · 5:00 pmFulton Plaza, Civic Center, Civic Center & Tenderloin · FreeArts & Culture
  41. San Francisco Opera: The Marriage of FigaroFriday, Nov 13 · 7:30 pmWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · From $30Arts & Culture
  42. District 4 Family Summit (Sunset)Saturday, Nov 14 · 11:00 amSunset Recreation Center, Sunset District · FreeFamily
  43. Fall SF International Tea Festival 2026Nov 14–15 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Ferry Building Marketplace, Financial District · Ticketed; see event pageFood & Drink
  44. MoAD Free Second SaturdaySaturday, Nov 14 · 11:00 amMuseum of the African Diaspora, SoMa · FreeArts & Culture
  45. Renegade Craft Fair: WinterNov 14–15 · 11 a.m.–5 p.m.Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, Marina · $5 suggested donationArts & Culture
  46. Rhône By The BaySaturday, Nov 14 · 12:00 pmGallery 308, Fort Mason Center, Marina · $45–$105 (plus fees)Food & Drink
  47. SFCM Orchestra: Giancarlo Guerrero Conducts BartókSaturday, Nov 14 · 7:30 pmCaroline H. Hume Concert Hall, SF Conservatory of Music, Hayes Valley · See event pageArts & Culture
  48. Feathered Friends: Birdwatching & Nature Art for Families at SF Botanical GardenSunday, Nov 15 · 8:30 amSan Francisco Botanical Garden (Main Gate), Golden Gate Park · $40 (one adult and one child)Arts & Culture
  49. Outer Sunset Farmers Market & MercantileSunday, Nov 15 · 9:00 amOuter Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, Sunset District · FreeFood & Drink
  50. San Francisco Opera: The Marriage of FigaroSunday, Nov 15 · 2:00 pmWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · From $30Arts & Culture
  51. Embarcadero Center Holiday Market & Building LightingWednesday, Nov 18 · 4:00 pmThree Embarcadero Center, Financial District · See event pageMarkets & Pop-ups
  52. Nutcracker Sweets for Little Ones at Richmond LibraryWednesday, Nov 18 · 11:00 amRichmond/Senator Milton Marks Branch Library, Richmond District · See event pageArts & Culture
  53. San Francisco Opera: The Marriage of FigaroWednesday, Nov 18 · 7:30 pmWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · From $30Arts & Culture
  54. Rae Armantrout with Elizabeth Robinson: Safe RoomsThursday, Nov 19 · 7:00 pmCity Lights Bookstore, North Beach · FreeArts & Culture
  55. From the E: Excelsior Night MarketFriday, Nov 20 · 4:30 pmOcean Ave & Mission St, San Francisco · FreeFood & Drink
  56. LightscapeNov 20–Jan 3 · 5–9:30 p.m.San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park · From $20 kids, $32 adultsOutdoors
  57. World Ballet Company: Swan LakeFriday, Nov 20 · 7:00 pmCurran Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageArts & Culture
  58. Fraggle Rock LiveSaturday, Nov 21 · 3:00 pmGolden Gate Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageArts & Culture
  59. Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over AgainSaturday, Nov 21 · 7:30 pmChase Center, Mission Bay · See event pageMusic
  60. San Francisco Opera: The Marriage of FigaroSaturday, Nov 21 · 2:00 pmWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · From $30Arts & Culture
  61. Secondhand Saturday at the Sunset Community MercantileSaturday, Nov 21 · 10:00 am37th Avenue, Ortega to Quintara (Sunset Community Mercantile), Sunset District · FreeMarkets & Pop-ups
  62. West Coast Craft: WinterNov 21–22 · 10 a.m.–6 p.m.Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, Marina · FreeArts & Culture
  63. Outer Sunset Farmers Market & MercantileSunday, Nov 22 · 9:00 amOuter Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, Sunset District · FreeFood & Drink
  64. Tasha Colby: Artist Talk & Pop-Up at RedBrick Ceramic StudioSunday, Nov 22 · 2:00 pmRedBrick Ceramic Studio, Mission District · FreeArts & Culture
  65. Song Dongye: Take Another Moment World TourMonday, Nov 23 · 8:00 pmThe Warfield, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageMusic
  66. The Nightmare Before Christmas in ConcertTuesday, Nov 24 · 7:30 pmDavies Symphony Hall, Hayes Valley · VariesMusic
  67. San Francisco Botanical Garden Free Thanksgiving DayThursday, Nov 26 · 7:30 amSan Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park · FreeOutdoors
  68. San Francisco Turkey TrotThursday, Nov 26 · 8:00 amGolden Gate Park, Golden Gate Park · See registration pageOutdoors
  69. Hook in ConcertNov 27–28 · times varyDavies Symphony Hall, Hayes Valley · VariesMusic
  70. San Francisco Opera: The Marriage of FigaroFriday, Nov 27 · 7:30 pmWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · From $30Arts & Culture
  71. Alice in Wonderland: Panto in the PresidioNov 28–Dec 27 · times varyPresidio Theatre, Presidio · See event pageArts & Culture
  72. The Velveteen Rabbit (ODC/Dance)Nov 28–Dec 6Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA, SoMa · $30-$125Arts & Culture
  73. Outer Sunset Farmers Market & MercantileSunday, Nov 29 · 9:00 amOuter Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, Sunset District · FreeFood & Drink
  74. San Francisco Opera: The Marriage of FigaroSunday, Nov 29 · 2:00 pmWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · From $30Arts & Culture
  75. December 2026
  76. Legion of Honor Free First TuesdayTuesday, Dec 1 · 9:30 amLegion of Honor, Richmond District · FreeArts & Culture
  77. Civic Center Plaza Tree LightingWednesday, Dec 2 · 4:00 pmCivic Center Plaza, Civic Center & Tenderloin · FreeOutdoors
  78. PIER 39 Christmas Tree LightingThursday, Dec 3PIER 39, Fisherman's Wharf · FreeMusic
  79. Let’s Glow SF: Free Downtown Holiday Projection Festival (Dec 4–13, 2026)Dec 4–13Downtown San Francisco (six buildings), Financial District · FreeArts & Culture
  80. San Francisco Ballet’s NutcrackerDec 4–27 · times varyWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · VariesArts & Culture
  81. San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus: Holiday SpectacularFriday, Dec 4 · 7:30 pmGolden Gate Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageMusic
  82. 6th Annual Inner Sunset Holiday StrollSaturday, Dec 5 · 5:00 pmIrving Street, Inner Sunset, Sunset District · Free (per Sunset Mercantile)Arts & Culture
  83. Holiday Crafting Party at North Beach LibrarySaturday, Dec 5 · 10:00 amNorth Beach Branch Library, North Beach · See event pageFamily
  84. Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker SweetsSaturday, Dec 5 · 11:00 amCowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, Marina · $23.50-$65.50Arts & Culture
  85. Rudolph & Scrooge: A.C.T. Young Conservatory Holiday Double FeatureDec 5–6Strand Theater, SoMa · See event pageArts & Culture
  86. SF Forest Choir Holiday Concert at Merced LibrarySaturday, Dec 5 · 11:00 amMerced Branch Library, West of Twin Peaks · See event pageMusic
  87. San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus: Holiday SpectacularSaturday, Dec 5 · 2:00 pmGolden Gate Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageMusic
  88. San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus: Holiday SpectacularSaturday, Dec 5 · 7:30 pmGolden Gate Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageMusic
  89. Sunset Holiday MercantileDec 5–6 · 11 a.m.–5 p.m.San Francisco County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park · FreeFood & Drink
  90. Deck the Hall: Holiday Family ConcertSunday, Dec 6 · 11:30 amDavies Symphony Hall, Hayes Valley · VariesMusic
  91. Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker SweetsSunday, Dec 6 · 11:00 amCowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, Marina · $23.50-$65.50Arts & Culture
  92. Outer Sunset Farmers Market & MercantileSunday, Dec 6 · 9:00 amOuter Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, Sunset District · FreeFood & Drink
  93. Popovich Comedy Pet TheaterSunday, Dec 6 · 2:00 pmGreat Star Theater, Chinatown · VariesArts & Culture
  94. Mannheim Steamroller ChristmasMonday, Dec 7 · 7:00 pmGolden Gate Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageMusic
  95. The Outsiders (Broadway Tour)Dec 9–27Orpheum Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageArts & Culture
  96. Cole Valley Nights: Holiday NightsThursday, Dec 10 · 4:00 pmCole Street, Cole Valley, Haight-Ashbury · FreeFood & Drink
  97. San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus: Holiday Sing-AlongThursday, Dec 10 · 7:00 pmThe Chan National Queer Arts Center, Mission District · From $10Music
  98. Smuin’s The Christmas BalletDec 10–24 · times varyBlue Shield of California Theater at YBCA, SoMa · VariesArts & Culture
  99. From the E: Excelsior Night MarketFriday, Dec 11 · 4:30 pmOcean Ave & Mission St, San Francisco · FreeHoliday Night MarketFood & Drink
  100. Sunset Night Market: Dong ZhiFriday, Dec 11 · 5:00 pmIrving Street, Sunset District, Sunset District · FreeArts & Culture
  101. Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker SweetsSaturday, Dec 12 · 11:00 amCowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, Marina · $23.50-$65.50Arts & Culture
  102. Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker SweetsSunday, Dec 13 · 11:00 amCowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, Marina · $23.50-$65.50Arts & Culture
  103. Outer Sunset Farmers Market & MercantileSunday, Dec 13 · 9:00 amOuter Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, Sunset District · FreeFood & Drink
  104. Youth Orchestra: Peter and the WolfSunday, Dec 13 · 2:00 pmDavies Symphony Hall, Hayes Valley · VariesMusic
  105. Elf The MusicalDec 15–20Golden Gate Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageArts & Culture
  106. Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker SweetsSaturday, Dec 19 · 11:00 amCowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, Marina · $23.50-$65.50Arts & Culture
  107. Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker SweetsSunday, Dec 20 · 11:00 amCowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, Marina · $23.50-$65.50Arts & Culture
  108. Outer Sunset Farmers Market & MercantileSunday, Dec 20 · 9:00 amOuter Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, Sunset District · FreeFood & Drink
  109. World Ballet Company: The NutcrackerWednesday, Dec 23 · 7:30 pmCurran Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageArts & Culture
  110. Outer Sunset Farmers Market & MercantileSunday, Dec 27 · 9:00 amOuter Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, Sunset District · FreeFood & Drink
  111. Japanese New Year Bell-Ringing CeremonyThursday, Dec 31 · 1:00 pmAsian Art Museum, Civic Center & Tenderloin · Museum admissionArts & Culture
  112. New Year’s Eve: Deltron 3030 with Prince Paul and Souls of MischiefThursday, Dec 31 · 8:30 pmThe Warfield, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageMusic
  113. January 2027
  114. DakhaBrakhaSaturday, Jan 16 · 7:30 pmPresidio Theatre, Presidio · See event pageMusic
  115. DakhaBrakhaSunday, Jan 17 · 2:00 pmPresidio Theatre, Presidio · See event pageMusic
  116. Wild Kratts Live 2.0Saturday, Jan 23 · 1:00 pmGolden Gate Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageFamily
  117. The Legend of Korra in ConcertSunday, Jan 24 · 7:00 pmGolden Gate Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageMusic
  118. Jazz at Lincoln Center: Swinging Songs of BroadwayThursday, Jan 28 · 7:30 pmPresidio Theatre, Presidio · See event pageMusic
  119. The Piano GuysFriday, Jan 29 · 8:00 pmGolden Gate Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageMusic
  120. Chinese New Year Flower Market FairJan 30–31Grant Ave, Chinatown, Chinatown · See event pageMarkets & Pop-ups
  121. Shrek The Musical for Young AudiencesJan 30–Mar 6 · times varyPresidio Theatre, Presidio · $15-$20Arts & Culture

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