Things to do in San Francisco
Explore the best events and things to do in San Francisco, from parties and live shows to pop-ups, community events, and more.Updated September 23, 2026Location
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Fri, Oct 16 at 8pmย ยทย Palo Alto
screening followed by drinks + debrief at location TBD
a theranos embroidered ll bean tote bag will be awarded for the best Elizabeth Holmes costume ๐RSVP Here
Taco Bell 5K
Tomorrow at 6pmย ยทย San Francisco
What's better than running 3 miles? Running 3 miles after eating Taco Bell to another Taco Bell.
Join us as we cRUNch wrap supreme our way down the Embarcadero.
Starting point: Taco Bell Cantina near Oracle Park (710 3rd St.)
Ending Point: Taco Bell Cantina @ Fisherman's Wharf (333 Jefferson St)RSVP Here
costco hotdog run ๐ญ
Sat, Oct 3 at 10:30amย ยทย San Francisco
Work up your appetite on a 5k through the Embarcadero. Celebrate your efforts with a $1.50 Hotdog + Drink. If you're more of a Chicken Bake or Pizza person, that's great too.
Invite your friends, or find new people with a Costco membership to mooch off of.
Costco membership encouraged but not required. We can just pretend we're family to get you through the door :)
Check the photo section for the route! All paces welcome.RSVP Here
Chuqian Li Fall Open Studio
Oct 3 to Next Sunย ยทย San Francisco
Here's the first open studio from SF-based artist Chuqian Li! During the open studio, you'll be able to see her new works and the studio space where those works get created.
There will also be an interactive installation piece on show.
Dates: Sat, Oct 3 and Sun, Oct 4
Time: 2PM to 5PM both days
For additional information, please contact Chuqian at contact@chuqian.studio
In the same building, you'll also be able to visit open studios from other talented artists in the community
Martin Hsu: https://partiful.com/e/z8kU8EwEf9MUre2bNOef?
Sabrina Nassar: https://partiful.com/e/X0ArzZXaLVBnPnzx9Ozg?RSVP Here
Palestine Day Festival
Sat, Oct 17 at 12pmย ยทย Redwood City
Celebrate love & Palestinian culture! โค๏ธ๐ต๐ธ
Delicious bites ๐ฅ
Music that will make you want to dance ๐
Artisan Market Scene ๐ผ๏ธ
Yalla, habibi โ๏ธRSVP Here
Mahjong and Bites w/ Cloud & Crumb
Sun, Oct 11 at 1pmย ยทย San Francisco
Join Mo Pai Mahjong Club for an afternoon of mahjong and bold Hong Kong flavors in The Clubhouse while we listen to a curated playlist, snack, sip, and shuffle tiles.
We are partnering with small-batch bakery Cloud & Crumb for a blend of traditional Asian flavors with classic French pastries in the form of tea-forward sweets.
Details:
๐๏ธ Sign up for our early bird special ($5 discount). General admission will be $45 after September 21, 2026.
๐๏ธ Admission includes a dedicated playing seat for 3 hours, 2 mahjong-inspired madeleines with filling (flavors: Hong Kong lemon tea with housemade jam, and black sesame lava), and a slice of not-too-sweet jasmine tea chiffon cake with Swiss meringue buttercream.
๐๏ธ We will also be joined by Teasatia who will be providing whole-leaf tea samples to pair with your sweets.
๐๏ธ Please indicate your playing level in the questionnaire to help with assigned seating. We will have competitive tables playing for points, but are also opening it up to beginners. (Visual handouts will be provided.)
๐๏ธ Clubhouse password for entry will be shared the week of the event.
๐๏ธ All ticket sales are final. We are unable to issue refunds.
Looking forward to playing alongside you all in Chinatown this October!RSVP Here
๐๐ฅ World of Dumplings Meetup! ๐ฅ๐
Sun, Oct 25 at 12pmย ยทย San Francisco
๐๐ฅ World of Dumplings ๐ฅ๐
Letโs explore San Franciscoโs dumpling scene together! ๐ฅขโจ
Weโll be making our way around the city to try dumplings from different culinary traditions โ steamed, pan-fried, filled with meat, seafood, veggies, and everything in between. ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Think of it as a little dumpling adventure around the world ๐, with plenty of food, conversation, and new people along the way. ๐ซ๐ฝ๏ธ
๐ฅข What weโll be doing:
โข Trying different kinds of dumplings ๐ฅ
โข Exploring different cuisines ๐
โข Meeting fellow food lovers ๐ซถ
โข Walking around and having a good time ๐
No dumpling expertise required, just come curious and hungry! ๐
๐ San Francisco
๐ฅ Multiple stops
๐ซ Everyone welcome
Come eat some dumplings and make some new friends! ๐ฅ๐ฅขโจRSVP Here
Kismat: Rooftop Desi Party
Fri, Oct 9 at 9pmย ยทย Oakland
Kismat ๐ชฉ
A desi rooftop party!!
Join us for a night of desi retro vibes under the Oakland skyline- bangles, Bollywood memories, and kismat darling ๐
Doors open at 9 pm and Tickets free with RSVP until 10:30 pm
Dress code- desi indowestern retro ( polka dots, browns, bold patterns)
Music by @djbrownbuoy and hosted by @the.haven.room
๐ Torch, Oakland, CA
๐ Friday, 10/09
๐ Doors at open 9 PM
FOLLOW @the.haven.room for more details,videos, outfit ideas
Questions? Text: 323-482-7070 ๐RSVP Here
The Inside Scoop: Fashion x Tech (Week) Happy Hour - #SFTechWeek
Thu, Oct 8 at 5pmย ยทย San Francisco
Tech Week is already full of pitch decks and panels, so we wanted to do something a little different.
Join Indyx for a cozy happy hour bringing together the people who make fashion tech what it is: founders, operators, investors, stylists, creatives, and fashion lovers alike. Just good drinks, great conversation, and a rare excuse to actually get a little dressed up during tech week.
If you're passionate about the intersection of style and technology, you know where to find us!
๐ A gallery in Union Square
๐๏ธ Thursday, October 8
๐ 5โ7 PM
This event is a part of #SFTechWeekโa week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.RSVP Here
Bean-Up
Sun at 1pmย ยทย San Francisco
Do you love beans?
Join your fellow Bay Area Bean Lovers to celebrate the first birthday of the Bean-Up, and our first time in SF!
What is a bean-up?
A place to let your love of beans run wild, build community, and eat some really incredible food.
Assemble with your fellow bean lovers, bring a bean dish, Iโll have a bean bake, and celebrate our love of legumes.
Make sure to label your dish and include any major allergens
Please bring a plate or bowl and a utensil to enjoy in all of the beans.
Send this to a bean lover in your life. I canโt wait to meet you all!
Will you bean there?
Looking for more details:
Check out:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DWgxc_ZlMbU/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==RSVP Here
Coffee Festival
Wed, Oct 7 at 10amย ยทย San Francisco
The 10th annual SF Coffee Festival takes over Fort Mason Center for the weekend. Get ready for Bay Area coffee roasters pouring unlimited tastings, live music, food trucks, and educational panels for anyone who wants to go deeper on coffee. Bring your own mug if you've got one!
This event is not hosted by Partiful. It is an event we recommend, hosted by San Francisco Coffee Festival. To officially RSVP, please use the link aboveRSVP Here
PRE-TOLA 5K + PARTY
Fri at 6pmย ยทย San Francisco
No Fake Sweat and Track & Feels are back with NO FAKE FEELS.
This time, weโre bringing running, music, and good food together at Seรฑor Sisig. Come kick off Portola Fest with a 5K, good music, good food, and good people.
6:00 PM โ Warm-up
6:15 PM โ 5K Run
Run first. Party after. No fake feels.RSVP Here
cine cue presents โ : the craft
Tue, Oct 27 at 9pmย ยทย San Francisco
cine cue is a film club with a pool bar debrief ๐ฑ on a mission to save independent theatre and bring back bar culture ๐ฟ
โ after transferring to a los angeles high school, sarah finds that her telekinetic gift appeals to a group of three wannabe witches, who happen to be seeking a fourth member for their rituals.
โ bonnie, rochelle, and nancy, like sarah herself, all have troubled backgrounds, which combined with their nascent powers lead to dangerous consequences. when a minor spell causes a fellow student to lose her hair, the girls grow power-mad.
โ make sure to buy tickets before they sell out! โ
-9:00pm: Meet outside Roxie/grab snacks
-9:15pm: Movie
-11:00pm: HorsieโsRSVP Here
Berkeley Art Club: Halloween Market
Fri, Oct 23 at 5pmย ยทย Berkeley
Join us for our Halloween Market at Donkey and Goat Winery! Enjoy live music, food and wine while shopping from 21 local artists and makers.
This event is also a fundraiser for the Berkeley Humane Society! Vendor fees are being donated to Berkeley Humane to support animal welfare. There will also be opportunities to donate during the event! Berkeley Humane will also have a table at the market where you can learn more about how to foster. ๐โโฌโค๏ธ
Featuring artists and makers:
@kissedbychains
@lea.zalinskis
@phantomfantaaa
@refunctjewelry
@vivian_bond
@luna.botanicals.co
@nopeachflameworks
@creaturefeatureceramics
@rat.hands.press
@pierrotteeth
@ojalahojas
@papa.seahorse
@justplatanosfritos
@tanaka.jpeg
@worthahello
@thesun.jewelrystudio
@riegrettablestatements
@mindlesslymuse
@alexdrawstrees
@forestxfriends (market organizer)
Tarot by:
@heroinesjourneyoracle
Music by:
@lillianfrancess
@mooncakemydarling
Food vendors:
Korean American food pop up by @ricecrackerclub
Mole, Tlayudas & Tamales by @tonantzin.sf
Follow @berkeleyartclub on Instagram for more information and updates!RSVP Here
After Dark: Halloween Market
Fri, Oct 9 at 4pmย ยทย Oakland
๐ป AFTER DARK: HALLOWEEN MARKET ๐ป
Spooky season is officially ON. ๐ค
Join Common Ground Mercadito for an after-dark Halloween market at Temescal Brewing in Oakland!
Come grab a drink, shop local, discover new makers, find some vintage gems, eat something delicious, and soak up the spooky vibes. Costumes encouraged!!
Expect a lineup of:
๐ฏ๏ธ Handmade goods
๐ Vintage + secondhand finds
๐จ Local artists + makers
๐ฌ Sweets + treats
๐ด Food
๐บ Temescal Brewing beer
๐ค Small businesses + local brands
Friday, October 9th
4PMโ9PM
๐ Temescal Brewing
4115 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
FREE ENTRY โข ALL AGES โข PET FRIENDLY
Bring your friends, bring your pup, bring your tote bag โ and leave room for all the things you absolutely did not plan on buying. ๐ป
Whether youโre hunting for a one-of-a-kind vintage find, stocking up on handmade goodies, or just looking for something fun to do Friday night, come hang with us AFTER DARK. ๐ฆRSVP Here
parked. secret happy hour ๐๐ซง๐ณ
Today at 6pmย ยทย San Francisco
drop into sf this wednesday, september 23rd ๐ซง
parked. is bringing some good music to a secret spot from 6โ9pm for a little midweek happy hour. music, bubbles + good people ๐ถ
bring your wheels too if youโve got them ;) ๐น
๐ exact location drops day-of to everyone whoโs rsvpโd.RSVP Here