{"id":39958,"date":"2025-11-06T00:29:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T00:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/39958\/"},"modified":"2025-11-06T00:29:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T00:29:12","slug":"18-fun-events-in-sf-from-a-dance-party-in-grace-cathedral-to-coffee-fest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/39958\/","title":{"rendered":"18 fun events in SF, from a dance party in Grace Cathedral to Coffee Fest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Stroll the Embarcadero from Pier 14 to the Exploratorium and check out bayside sculptures while the Fishwives sing sea shanties.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"A large metal mermaid sculpture sits on a waterfront plaza with a clock tower and arched building in the background under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"block lazyloaded\" style=\"color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 2048 1366'%3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1762388950_941_-S3840x2561-FPNG.png\"\/>\u201cCoralee\u201d by Dana Albany will be on display on the Embarcadero. | Source: Dana AlbanyDate and timeThursday, Nov. 6, 4:30 to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Second Street explodes with outdoor bars, vendors, art exhibits, alley dance parties, and a headlining performance by dance pop singer Inji.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Nov. 6, 5 to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">The Asian Art Museum\u2019s exhibit on dance music culture feels empty without an epic DJ, so it\u2019s bringing in Senza for an early-evening set on the illuminated dance floor.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Nov. 6, 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">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.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Nov. 6, 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">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.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Nov. 6, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">The weekend starts early at this clandestine rave with techno DJs spinning till dawn.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Nov. 6, 11:59 p.m. to late<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Walk the historic Italian neighborhood \u2014 which has become one of SF\u2019s liveliest \u2014 as you discover poetry readings, art exhibitions, and random bands.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeFriday, Nov. 7, 5 to 9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">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.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeFriday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">The future-funk producer and saxophonist is back from hiatus and bringing his electro and lasers to South SF rodeo arena Cow Palace.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeFriday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. to 12:45 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Don\u2019t miss a rare chance to see the cathedral filled with DJs like Thievery Corporation\u2019s Garza playing alongside a live orchestra, immersive visuals, and fresh art from fnnch.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeFriday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Event discovery app Vently is giving away drinks to the first 300 attendees of its big debut.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeFriday, Nov. 7, 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Top roasters brew up samples to sip at Fort Mason\u2019s two-day celebration of java, featuring tastings, workshops, live music, and over-caffeinated energy.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Nov. 8, and Sunday, Nov. 9<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">La Cocina returns to China Basin Park with dozens of chefs serving global dishes, plus bars and live music, at what CNN called \u201cthe best food festival in the country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Three people are eating and talking animatedly at an outdoor food stall crowded with people on a sunny day.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4758\" height=\"3172\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"block lazyloaded\" style=\"color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 4758 3172'%3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood 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Mission\u2019s Gray Area gallery is home to the 24th annual SFEMF, bringing together leading composers and tinkerers.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeFriday, Nov. 7, to Sunday, Nov. 9<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">The U.K. garage-house phenom gets busy at this party thrown by nightlife legend DJ Dials and rising label Pixie Pop.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, Nov. 8, 10 p.m. to late<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">The house legend spins an all-throwback set under Audio\u2019s giant skylight, for those in need of five hours of feel-good dance classics.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSunday, Nov. 9, 3 to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block article-body undefined text-left\">Catch one of the last events before the Phoenix Hotel\u2019s closure, with poets and live music taking the stage poolside.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, Nov. 13, 6 to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Stroll the Embarcadero from Pier 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