Published Sep. 23, 2026at6:00am
The frontwoman of indie band Hiatus Kaiyote stops by North Beach.
Date and timeWednesday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m.
Every night this week, the Nob Hill cathedral will be illuminated with lasers accompanied by live, ethereal music. Entry is free and open to the public.
Date and timeWednesday, Sept. 23, to Saturday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m. to midnight
Catch opening week of this thrilling play based on the Alfred Hitchcock film.
Date and timeWednesday, Sept. 23, to Sunday, Oct. 18
The rock musician spends two days in SF performing poetry and music, culminating in a show at one of the city’s most historic venues and future home to the San Francisco Signal.
Date and timeThursday, Sept. 24, 8 p.m.
Enter a Portola state of mind with this show by the Belgian electronic band.
Date and timeThursday, Sept. 24, 8 p.m.
A stacked lineup of indie producers makes for a more lowkey alternative to the other music festival this weekend in SF.
Date and timeThursday, Sept. 24 to Saturday, Sept. 26
Get ready to rock with the return of our free movie series, this time screening the 2003 classic starring Jack Black. RSVP for a chance to win your Amazon Wish List, worth up to $1,000.
Morgan Ellis/The StandardDate and timeFriday, Sept. 25, movie begins at 7 p.m.
The second-to-last Sunset Night Market of the year has an autumnal theme with moon cakes, lanterns, performances, and more.
Date and timeFriday, Sept. 25, 5 to 10 p.m.
In honor of the late singer and activist, don your rhinestones and gather for this celebration of life.
Date and timeFriday, Sept. 25, 12 to 3 p.m.
Portola, but make it hyper-local. Bay Area DJs play back-to-back EDM sets.
Date and timeFriday, Sept. 25, 9 p.m.
Groove and move ahead of the rapper’s set Sunday at Portola.
Date and timeFriday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m.
Party with Frances and Masha Mar at an official Portola pregame before hitting Pier 80.
Date and timeFriday, Sept. 25, 10 p.m.
The renowned musician performs back-to-back shows of his genre-bending tracks.
Date and timeFriday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Sept. 26
Can’t get enough of free, outdoor movie nights? Catch a screening of Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘‘The Conversation,” which was filmed in Union Square.
Date and timeSaturday, Sept. 26, film starts at 7:15 p.m.
Do you remember … when this concert was canceled last month? Hear all the hits and boogie on down for real this time.
Date and timeSaturday, Sept 26, 7:30 p.m.
Zara Larsson, Robyn, Tiesto, Swedish House Mafia, and more of the biggest names in music headline this festival on the waterfront.
Source: Morgan Ellis/The StandardDate and timeSaturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27
Bring out the leather and spikes at this annual festival celebrating liberation and defiance.
Date and timeSept. 27, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m
Five jokesters battle it out to be crowned SF’s best.
Date and timeSunday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m.
Hours after her set at Portola, catch JT in a more intimate venue and dance away the Sunday scaries.
Date and timeSunday, Sept. 27, 10 p.m.Sold-out eventsLooking ahead