Stroll the Embarcadero from Pier 14 to the Exploratorium and check out bayside sculptures while the Fishwives sing sea shanties.
“Coralee” by Dana Albany will be on display on the Embarcadero. | Source: Dana AlbanyDate and timeThursday, Nov. 6, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Second Street explodes with outdoor bars, vendors, art exhibits, alley dance parties, and a headlining performance by dance pop singer Inji.
Date and timeThursday, Nov. 6, 5 to 9 p.m.
The Asian Art Museum’s exhibit on dance music culture feels empty without an epic DJ, so it’s bringing in Senza for an early-evening set on the illuminated dance floor.
Date and timeThursday, Nov. 6, 5 p.m.
Radio station KQED provides a peek into what makes the club scene work with DJ workshops, a panel on local nightlife, and a rooftop after-party.
Date and timeThursday, Nov. 6, 6 p.m.
The Standard brings together a range of tech bros, from fratty to philosophical, plus culture writers to break down how the hated archetype is evolving.
Date and timeThursday, Nov. 6, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The weekend starts early at this clandestine rave with techno DJs spinning till dawn.
Date and timeThursday, Nov. 6, 11:59 p.m. to late
Walk the historic Italian neighborhood — which has become one of SF’s liveliest — as you discover poetry readings, art exhibitions, and random bands.
Date and timeFriday, Nov. 7, 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Frontier Tower transforms into a global music wonderland with two stages of Afrobeat, flamenco, throat singing, and Turkish folk, plus free tea lounges and surprise acoustic jams popping up all night.
Date and timeFriday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
The future-funk producer and saxophonist is back from hiatus and bringing his electro and lasers to South SF rodeo arena Cow Palace.
Date and timeFriday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. to 12:45 a.m.
Don’t miss a rare chance to see the cathedral filled with DJs like Thievery Corporation’s Garza playing alongside a live orchestra, immersive visuals, and fresh art from fnnch.
Date and timeFriday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Event discovery app Vently is giving away drinks to the first 300 attendees of its big debut.
Date and timeFriday, Nov. 7, 8:30 p.m.
Top roasters brew up samples to sip at Fort Mason’s two-day celebration of java, featuring tastings, workshops, live music, and over-caffeinated energy.
Date and timeSaturday, Nov. 8, and Sunday, Nov. 9
La Cocina returns to China Basin Park with dozens of chefs serving global dishes, plus bars and live music, at what CNN called “the best food festival in the country.”
Source: Eric WolfingerDate and timeSaturday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cozy sleepaway-camp vibes blanket Spark Social’s food truck park as it hosts cider makers, live music, sack races, a pie-eating contest, and more fall delights.
Date and timeSaturday, Nov. 8, and Sunday, Nov. 9, 12 p.m.
The Mission’s Gray Area gallery is home to the 24th annual SFEMF, bringing together leading composers and tinkerers.
Date and timeFriday, Nov. 7, to Sunday, Nov. 9
The U.K. garage-house phenom gets busy at this party thrown by nightlife legend DJ Dials and rising label Pixie Pop.
Date and timeSaturday, Nov. 8, 10 p.m. to late
The house legend spins an all-throwback set under Audio’s giant skylight, for those in need of five hours of feel-good dance classics.
Date and timeSunday, Nov. 9, 3 to 8 p.m.
Catch one of the last events before the Phoenix Hotel’s closure, with poets and live music taking the stage poolside.
Date and timeThursday, Nov. 13, 6 to 9 p.m.