San Francisco events this week
Tue Oct 7
Also with Alice Smith and Low Vs. Diamond
"Santogold is a survivor of a half century worth of living along musical evolution’s most cutting edges. The only live act that can boast of having out-aged Barbara Bush, having outlived..."
Wed Oct 8 - Sun Oct 12
The latest expansion in the Film Society’s year-round programming, this new addition to the fall schedule focuses on bringing the most significant new work from one of the world’s most renown filmmaking countries to discerning Bay Area audiences.
Wed Oct 8
"One of many boy/girl indie electro duos formed in 2006, Rob Barber and Mary Pearson of Brooklyn's High Places approach recording with creative abandon, experimenting with offbeat production techniques like random microphone positioning, pitch shifting, delays, and saturated..."
Thu Oct 9 - Sat Oct 25
at Zeum (see listing for times) Theater
"Sex, murder, revenge—it's all fair game in this extravagant new adaptation of the Greek Oresteia. In a wildly erotic staging, A.C.T. shifts the tale of the curse of the House of "Atreus to a decadent, hypnotic world evoking New York's infamous Studio 54. Dangerously brutal and deftly feminist in its point of view, Good Breeding pits merciless gods against man in a searing vision of lust, love, and power..."
Thu Oct 9
at Pink (10pm - afterhours) Clubs
Pink - San Francisco Nightclub featuring SF's finest house music. Featuring DJ's sets from Galen (Sunset), Tasho (Stompy), and Nima G. (connectedgrooves). Ladies free before 11pm.
Thu Oct 9 - Mon Oct 13
at Fisherman's Wharf (see listing for times) City Events
"One hundred years ago, in May 1908, 16 US Navy battleships with dozens of escorts and 14,000 sailors entered San Francisco Bay. Called the "Great White Fleet" because the ships were painted white, the fleet remained in San Francisco for two months, departing in July for Hawaii and the remainder of its 14-month cruise around the world. This was San Francisco's first Parade of Ships and first Fleet..."
Fri Oct 10
blasthaus & XLR8R present
"Thanks to a bassist and a drummer lovingly dubbed Big Hands, Detroit electronic music phenom Matthew Dear brings his vocals back into center stage. Handling laptop, knobs, and the mic himself, Dear's three-piece ensemble performs material from many of his best..."
Fri Oct 10
"The Sword is the soul of the warrior. Therefore, when the warrior is the subject, the sword inevitably comes with him. The Sword is a colossal, high-energy powerhouse. Utilizing a potent combination of intense songwriting chemistry, eye-opening creativity and talent and a distinctly unique vision, The Sword is, without question, one of heavy music's most electrifying..."
Fri Oct 10
The Friday Night Pop Off Party
111 Minna and L.O.W. SF in association with SF Station, Peroni, Fernet, Jameson, Stolichnaya, Damrak, and SFBG present: Look Out Weekend! A Place for new and veteran urbanites to come and enjoy the fruits of their labors. All the while connecting with new friends and enjoying the best music, drinks...
Sat Oct 11 - Sun Oct 12
ArtSpan's annual showcase for local artists with more than 50 artists exhibiting their work at Fort Mason Center. San Francisco Open Studios showcases artists without judgment and invites art lovers to make friends and start or build their art collections. Pick Up on Art during five weekends of San Francisco Open Studios...
Sat Oct 11
After two "homerun" events at Yoshi's Restaurant and the tremendous positive feedback we've received from everyone raving about how incredible our last Yoshi's party was and how "in love" everyone is with this gorgeous venue, DonovanSF returns to Yoshi's on Filmore...
Sat Oct 11 - Sun Oct 19
Patrick Makuakane & Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu Present
In this year's show: The ancient navigator Maui ensnares the sun, a flower factory explodes in color, Hawai'i's Songbird weaves a musical spell, and hula meets Hare Krishna! Plus much more... | SF Events This Week |
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Youth, Imagination and Transformation
by Nirmala Nataraj
The new exhibition at indie arts space Intersection for the Arts predictably foregoes gallery gambits and examines the power of public art to create communal transformation.
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Sat Oct 4
Tens of Thousands to Dance in the Streets in front of 25+ Stages and World’s Top DJs and love takes over the streets of San Francisco. A giant outdoor dance club for all ages and all people to celebrate music, love, diversity, tolerance, peace...
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Thu Oct 2 - Sun Oct 5
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Funner Than Fun
by Jialin Luh
Though many have started skating hoping to achieve fame and fortune, there are still people in it for the unadulterated love of skateboarding.
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