{"id":1249,"date":"2025-10-13T11:13:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T11:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/1249\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T11:13:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T11:13:09","slug":"san-francisco-events-guide-18-things-to-check-out-this-week-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/1249\/","title":{"rendered":"San Francisco events guide: 18 things to check out this week | Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cooler weather has returned to San Francisco, but residents have good reasons to bundle up and explore The City.<\/p>\n

Here are 18 events worth checking out this week.<\/p>\n

Somatic sound bath (Monday)<\/p>\n

The Jewish Community Center of San Francisco will host a sound-therapy session designed to reset people\u2019s nervous systems and help them deal with stress.<\/p>\n

General-admission tickets cost $33.85<\/a>. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and bring equipment such as mats, sleeping bags or blankets, pillows, and zero-gravity chairs.<\/p>\n

\u2018Bring Them Home\u2019 presented by The Roxie (Monday)<\/p>\n

Oscar-nominated actress Lily Gladstone\u2019s award-winning documentary on the Blackfeet Nation, a federally recognized Native American tribe, will be screened at the Mission-district movie theater. \u201cBring Them Home\u201d follows the tribe\u2019s efforts to bring buffalo back to the wild while also reclaiming Indigenous traditions.<\/p>\n

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“Bring Them Home” documents the Blackfeet Nation’s efforts to bring buffalo back to the wild.<\/p>\n

Courtesy Jennifer Buonantony<\/p>\n

Tickets can be purchased online<\/a>, ranging in price from $6.62 to $16.62. Monday\u2019s screening, which starts at 6 p.m., will be followed by a conversation with director Daniel Glick.<\/p>\n

Books Not Bans: The Transformative Power of Fiction (Tuesday)<\/p>\n

As part of this year\u2019s annual Litquake festival, the San Francisco Public Library<\/a> will host a panel featuring writers Charlie Jane Anders, Elena Marie Hammond and Kate Folk. The discussion will be moderated by Becka Robbins, founder of the Books Not Bans initiative that sends LGBT-themed literature to communities across the country.<\/p>\n

There is no cost to attend the event but donations are encouraged<\/a>. The panel takes place at the Main Library\u2019s Koret Auditorium, which is located at 100 Larkin St.<\/p>\n

Value Culture Boom Boom Room Comedy Showcase (Wednesday)<\/p>\n

Every third Wednesday of each month, Fillmore Street\u2019s Boom Boom Room hosts a comedy event featuring Bay Area performers, followed by DJ sets. This month\u2019s showcase will celebrate National Mushroom Day.<\/p>\n

Attendance is free with an RSVP<\/a>, but reserved seating is available for $12.35. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., with the show starting 30 minutes after that. There is no drink minimum, but attendees must be 21 years or older.<\/p>\n

A Book Tour of Cemeteries discussion (Thursday)<\/p>\n

Authors Amy Shea, Loren Rhoads and former Examiner reporter\u00a0Beth Winegarner will be part of a conversation on cemeteries and the stories people tell about death through memorialization. The event will be hosted by Green Apple Books, with the featured authors\u2019 works available for purchasing and signing.<\/p>\n

The conversation, which runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m., will be held at the San Francisco Columbarium and Funeral Home at 1 Loraine Ct. Guests can RSVP online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Superfest Disability Film Festival Opening Night (Thursday)<\/p>\n

The San Francisco Disability Cultural Center will be the site of a multiday film festival, which offers in-person and virtual screenings. Six films will be shown as part of the opening-night screening, with light snacks and refreshments also provided.<\/p>\n

Opening night begins at 6:30 p.m., with doors opening 30 minutes before that. Attendees can register online<\/a>;\u00a0masks are required. The Disability Cultural Center is located at 165 Grove St.<\/p>\n

Collections Tour: Intro to the Archive (Friday)<\/p>\n

The Letterform Archive, a nonprofit museum and collections library on 3rd Street, will present a tour featuring a selection of artworks, books, periodicals, posters and sketches, all of which explore the history of written communications. The tour will be conducted by librarian Kate Long Stellar, who leads the museum\u2019s collections department.<\/p>\n

Broke-Ass Stuart\u2019s Epic Dive Bar San Francisco Book Bash (Friday)<\/p>\n

Kilowatt Bar will host a launch party for Stuart Schuffman\u2019s new book, \u201cThe Worst of Broke-Ass Stuart: 20 Years of Love, Death and Dive Bars.\u201d It features a conversation moderated by Honey Mahogany, as well as live music, a DJ set, burlesque and drag performances, and a circus act.<\/p>\n

Tickets can be purchased online<\/a> and range in price from $12.26 to $41.72, with some options including a copy of the book. The party begins at 7 p.m. Kilowatt is located at 3160 16th St.<\/p>\n

Fort Mason Night Market (Friday)<\/p>\n

The latest edition of the Fort Mason Night Market will get into the Halloween spirit with an all-ages costume contest, as well as one for pets. The night market also features a pop-up market curated by West Coast Craft, a lineup of food vendors courtesy of event partner Off the Grid and live music presented by Stern Grove Festival organizers.<\/p>\n

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This month\u2019s edition of the Fort Mason Night Market will feature an all-ages costume contest, as well as one for pets, with dining options provided by Off The Grid.<\/p>\n

Courtesy Pat Mazzera<\/p>\n

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While Foreign Cinema dominates SF\u2019s culinary scene, its next-door neighbor, Laszlo, is largely left out of the spotlight \u2014 despite offering classic cocktails with fresh twists<\/p>\n

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slAy 24: An A24 Drag Experience (Friday)<\/p>\n

At SOMA nightclub Oasis, drag performers will put their own spins on scenes from movies produced by independent film studio A24. The event will also feature art installations and pop-up performances.<\/p>\n

ODC\/Dance presents Unplugged with Brenda Way (Friday)<\/p>\n

ODC founding artistic director Brenda Way will give audiences a behind-the-scenes look at her upcoming world premiere, \u201cAfter the Deluge,\u201d which will be presented next year in March at the Dance Downtown gala benefiting the Mission-based dance studio. Tickets can be purchased online<\/a>, ranging from $50 to $100.<\/p>\n

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ODC\/Dance and Brenda Way are offering a behind-the-scenes look at her upcoming premiere of \u201cAfter the Deluge\u201d which will be presented in March at the Dance Downtown gala.<\/p>\n

Courtesy Natalia Roberts<\/p>\n

The event begins with a complimentary reception at 6 p.m., followed by Way\u2019s performance at 7 p.m. ODC Commons is located at 351 Shotwell St.<\/p>\n

2025 Proxy Fall Film Fest (Friday)<\/p>\n

Hayes Valley\u2019s community hub is partnering with Frameline to present \u201cLesbian Space Princess,\u201d a 2025 adult animated science-fiction comedy about a space princess who must save her ex-girlfriend from the \u201cStraight White Maliens.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Friday\u2019s showing, which is free to attend<\/a>, will feature a costume contest with prizes.\u00a0Audiences are encouraged to bring seating, warm clothing and blankets. The movie runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Proxy is located at 432 Octavia St.<\/p>\n

Open Studios at Hunters Point Shipyard and Islais Creek Studios (Saturday-Sunday)<\/p>\n

More than 130 artists will be taking part in this event, where attendees are allowed to purchase art directly or view works such as paintings, sculptures, photographs and ceramics, among other offerings. There will also be live music, family-friendly activities and a silent auction. Local vendors will be supplying food, while beverages will be served at a beer-and-wine garden.<\/p>\n

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Hunters Point Shipyard and Islais Creek Studios’ event will allow attendees to purchase art directly from over 130 artists, such as this watercolor painting of the Blue Danube Coffee House on Clement Street by artist Clay Seibert.<\/p>\n

Courtesy Liam Passmore<\/p>\n

The 50th annual Potrero Rhythm and Blues Festival (Saturday)<\/p>\n

Benefitting neighborhood public schools and after-school programs, live music will take over four blocks of 20th Street from Wisconsin to Missouri streets. Attendees can also dine at food trucks and shop from local vendors.<\/p>\n

\u2018Bearrison\u2019 Street Fair (Saturday)<\/p>\n

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and the Bears of San Francisco are hosting another edition of the popular SOMA street fair, with this year\u2019s theme being \u201cA Fair for Every Bear.\u201d Activities include a deadlift contest, matches by the Full Queer Wrestling promotion, an art gallery and various contests. There will also be live music and DJ sets, as well as a food court and a beverage booth.<\/p>\n

The festival runs from noon to 6 p.m. at the intersection of 11th and Harrison streets.<\/p>\n

\u2018No Kings\u2019 family protest (Saturday)<\/p>\n

As part of a larger day of national demonstrations, community organizers are putting together a family-friendly event that will teach children about peaceful activism. It will be held at the intersection of 12th Avenue and Lake Street.<\/p>\n

The protest runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

Secondhand Saturdays (Saturday)<\/p>\n

This edition of the popular Outer Sunset market is celebrating autumn with help from vendors, with more than 50 booths supplying seasonal treats and other holiday essentials. There will also be live music, DJ sets, family-friendly activities, and food and refreshments.<\/p>\n

The market, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will be held at the intersection of 37th Avenue and Ortega Street.<\/p>\n

Bayview Beautification Day (Sunday)<\/p>\n

Volunteers will meet at Bayview Playground\u2019s Martin Luther King Jr. Pool for a midmorning clean-up session around the neighborhood. Those who participate will get to enjoy treats and refreshments, as well as a chance to meet fellow attendees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cooler weather has returned to San Francisco, but residents have good reasons to bundle up and explore The…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1250,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[1915,1912,1910,1556,1917,1913,1918,101,1914,103,102,104,106,105,1911,1916],"class_list":["post-1249","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-san-francisco","tag-fillmore","tag-fort-mason","tag-hayes-valley","tag-mission","tag-oasis","tag-outer-sunset","tag-potrero-hill","tag-san-francisco","tag-san-francisco-bay","tag-san-francisco-headlines","tag-san-francisco-news","tag-sf","tag-sf-headlines","tag-sf-news","tag-soma","tag-the-roxie"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1249","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1249"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1249\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1250"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1249"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1249"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1249"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}