Published Sep. 30, 2026at6:00am
Cheer on the Valks as they face off against the Wings in Texas. Looking for a pregame hype moment? Head to Pier 48 at 4 p.m. for a festive March to Ballhalla (opens in new tab) led by Violet.
Source: Sean Fan/The StandardDate and timeWednesday, Sept. 30, 6 to 9 p.m.
The rapper stops in SF for just one night.
Date and timeWednesday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m.
Dozens of arts organizations and artists come together for programming across the Bay Area. Thursday’s official Nexus party (opens in new tab) is hosted by MoAD and YBCA.
Date and timeWednesday, Sept. 30, to Sunday, Oct. 4
Head straight from work and start the weekend early at this block party with DJs and happy-hour specials.
Date and timeThursday, Oct. 1, 5 to 10 p.m.
Galleries and stores stay open late to host 21 mini exhibitions. There’s the option to join a guided gallery-hopping tour.
Date and timeFriday, Oct. 2, 5 to 8 p.m.
The “Twin Peaks” actor speaks on his memoir in a presentation by City Arts & Lectures.
Date and timeFriday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m.Date and timeFriday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m.
Steve Earle, Molly Tuttle, My Morning Jacket, and others headline this free festival in Golden Gate Park.
Source: Jay Blakesberg/Hardly StrictlyDate and timeFriday, Oct. 2, to Sunday, Oct. 4
Douglas, the former minister of culture for the Black Panther Party and a printmaker, joins artists Scott and Smith for a panel on how art can be a tool for change.
Date and timeSaturday, Oct. 3, 1 p.m.
Bring the whole family to this celebration of music and dance from the African diaspora, complete with food vendors, face painting, and drum lessons.
Date and timeSaturday, Oct. 3, 11 to 4 p.m.
Local vendors sell clothes and jewelry at this indoor market that’s the perfect place to hunt for Halloween costume components.
Date and timeSunday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
It may be autumn, but it’s still street-fair season. Connect with community at the 52nd annual edition of this neighborhood takeover.
Source: Jason Henry for The StandardDate and timeSunday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Date and timeSunday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Octo Octa headlines an evening of back-to-back DJ sets following the yearly street fair.
Date and timeSunday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m.Sold-out events:Thursday, Oct. 1, and Friday, Oct. 2: Michelle Branch at The Castro Theatre (opens in new tab)Friday, Oct. 2: Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian at Orpheum Theatre (opens in new tab)Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4: “RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me” opening weekend at SFMOMA (opens in new tab)Saturday, Oct. 3, to Sunday, Oct. 11: My Morning Jacket at The Fillmore (opens in new tab)Monday, Oct. 5: She & Him at The Castro Theatre (opens in new tab)Looking ahead:Tuesday, Oct. 6, to Monday, Oct. 12: Fleet Week (opens in new tab)Sunday, Oct. 11: Italian Heritage Parade in North Beach (opens in new tab)