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Outgoers<\/a>\u00a0is a weekly column published in partnership with the event newsletter of the same name founded by Josh Constine. Outgoers texts readers a list of San Francisco events and activities worthy of their time. The Standard features those, plus a few extra, every week. Sign up for Outgoers by clicking\u00a0this link (opens in new tab)<\/a>(opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)<\/a>\u00a0on your phone (a third-party service).<\/p>\n

This downtown block party with Australian G-House star Wax Motif will shut down Ellis Street in front of John\u2019s Grill for an outdoor dance party.<\/p>\n

Date and timeThursday, Oct. 16, 5 to 10 p.m. <\/p>\n

The perfect date-night party brings live poets, music, and fashion to the poolside patio of the Phoenix Hotel to celebrate the launch of the literary festival\u2019s poetry anthology.<\/p>\n

\"\"Litquake is back with another installment of Poolside Poets. | Source: Camille Cohen for The StandardDate and timeThursday, Oct. 16, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Gray Area\u2019s DIY projection art show returns with local creators beaming experimental visuals, generative AI, and interactive light works onto the walls of this Mission gallery.<\/p>\n

Date and timeThursday, Oct. 16, 7 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

This hilarious tech satire follows two dropout founders as their AI startup spirals out of control \u2014 featuring rap battles, VC roasts, and songs like \u201cIt\u2019s Not Easy to Be a VC.\u201d<\/p>\n

Date and timeThursday, Oct. 16 to Sunday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

World champion turntablist DJ Shortkut and Bayonics headlines this neighborhood hip-hop music fest with afterparties at Mayes and Deco Dance.<\/p>\n

Date and timeFriday, Oct. 17, 4 to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Brave the lines for delicious bites and beautiful seaside views as 50+ craft vendors, 25+ food trucks, DJs, and more take over Fort Mason\u2019s parking lot.<\/p>\n

\"ASource: Fort Mason Center\/Pat MazzeraDate and timeFriday, Oct. 17, 5 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Celebrate two decades of SF\u2019s favorite misfit journalist-poet with book readings, burlesque, drag, and live music at Kilowatt.<\/p>\n

Date and timeFriday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Polo & Pan\u2019s Polocorp brings his whimsical house vibes to this Mission club, joined by Kiesse, Syd Gris, and others across both floors of Public Works for a full-space night of dance.<\/p>\n

Date and timeFriday, Oct. 17, 9:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

This underground techno and trap party from the Cave Rave crew features GG Magree alongside live pole dancers while everyone dons vampire-themed costumes, so you can live out your \u201cBlade\u201d fantasies.<\/p>\n

Date and timeFriday, Oct. 17, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.<\/p>\n

This beloved neighborhood street fair\u2019s 50th year brings live R&B bands like Pride & Joy on two stages with food trucks across 20th Street.<\/p>\n

\"APride and Joy will be performing at the Potrero Hill R&B Fest. | Source: Pride and Joy\"AThe Klipptones will be performing at this year\u2019s R&B fest. | Source: Potrero Hill FestivalDate and timeSaturday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Bring your furry friend for dog costume contests, food trucks, music, crafts, and service dog demos at the Presidio parade ground.<\/p>\n

Date and timeSaturday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

Like Folsom but sillier, come see queer wrestling, beard and deadlift contests, DJs, art, and more at this street fair from the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.<\/p>\n

\"FourSource: Gooch\"ADate and timeSaturday, Oct. 18, 12 to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Join the nationwide set of parades against authoritarianism with this peaceful protest march from the Ferry Building to Civic Center Plaza.<\/p>\n

Date and timeSaturday, Oct. 18, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Techno legend Green Velvet brings his unique Chicago acid sound to the massive LED-covered dance floor at Temple in SOMA.<\/p>\n

Date and timeSaturday, Oct. 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Celebrate the Festival Of Lights at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market with live music, chai, henna, cooking demos, sari draping, and colorful crafts.<\/p>\n

Date and timeSunday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

Daytime house beats meet craft coffee as Brew & House lights up Abanico Coffee Roasters in the Mission for those early bird partiers.<\/p>\n

Date and timeSunday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

Celebrate the windy bike route through the city with live music, skating and biking lessons, arts, crafts, and community fun surrounding Duboce Triangle.<\/p>\n

Date and timeSunday, Oct. 19, 12 to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Bay Area Bar Shakes performs \u201cMuch Ado About Nothing\u201d live and unrehearsed at Standard Deviant Brewing for those ready for a raw, in-your-face night of theater.<\/p>\n

Date and timeTuesday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

Love her or hate her, Taylor is influencing a generation of artists, some of whom will share poems inspired by the pop icon at the Mission\u2019s Make-Out Room.<\/p>\n

Date and timeTuesday, Oct. 21, 7:30 to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

This two-day TED conference at Herbst Theatre and SHACK15 features talks from the founders and CEOs of Robinhood, Sakana, Stability, Writer, and You, plus author\/investor Kai-Fu Lee.<\/p>\n

Date and timeTuesday, Oct. 21 to Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1 p.m.<\/p>\n

Celebrate the Internet Archive archiving 1 trillion webpages with a party at their gorgeous historic building with food trucks, live music, and fascinating talks for outgoing nerds.<\/p>\n

Date and timeWednesday, Oct. 22, 5 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

A glamorous evening with the who\u2019s who of SF philanthropy at the Asian Art Museum features dinner, performances, and a lively afterparty hosted by The Modernist and Outgoers\u2019 Josh Constine, with discounts for SF Standard readers.<\/p>\n

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