Family Storytime
Friday, October 2, 1:15-1:45 PM Golden Gate Valley Branch LibraryNot listed
Stories and early-literacy fun for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their families.
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Chess and Mahjong
Friday, October 2, 2-5 PM United Nations PlazaFree
Free lessons and open play for chess and mahjong players.
Fall Open Studios Preview Night
Friday, October 2, 6-9 PM 1890 Bryant Street StudiosFree
Preview night showcasing art and independent artists during Mission District Open Studios.
Speak Easy: Let's Discuss Social Media
Fri, Oct 2, all day Exploratorium, Pier 15Museum admission
A facilitated activity examining youth social media, opposing views and conversational bias.
Disney Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide
Fri, Oct 2, 7:30 PM Chase CenterNot listed
Live family arena show inspired by Disney's Descendants and Zombies franchises.
Fleet Week Opening Day
Sun, Oct 4 Northern waterfront and other locationsMany events free
Opening of Fleet Week, featuring public maritime events, ship tours and later air-show programming.
SFSU Observatory Public Open Night
Friday, Oct 2, 7:00-9:30 PM; weather permitting Thornton Hall, 10th Floor, SF StateFree
Free rooftop telescope observing and family-friendly astronomy programming.
Storytime Science for Kids: Halloween
Saturday, October 3, 2-3 PM Exploratorium, Pier 15See listing
Afternoon Halloween storybook read-aloud and science activity for ages 4-8 and grown-ups.
Middle Eastern Food Festival
Saturday, October 3, 12 PM St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church, Diamond HeightsFree
Annual community food festival featuring Middle Eastern dishes and festivities.
African Arts Festival
Sat, Oct 3, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM Great Lawn, Yerba Buena GardensFree
Family day with African music, dance, drumming, food vendors and children's activities.
5th Annual Bay Area Maya Festival
Sat, Oct 3, 9:00 AM–1:30 PM City College of San Francisco Mission CampusNot listed
Community festival celebrating Maya culture at 1125 Valencia Street.
A Very First Concert: Rhythm Rascals
Saturday, Oct 3, 11:00 AM Main LibraryFree
Introductory live music program for young children and families.
Litquake Out Loud + Book Fair
Sun, Oct 4, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM Yerba Buena GardensFree
Outdoor literary festival and book fair with writers, readings and community programming.
Author: Andrew Lam, Stories From the Edge of the Sea
Sun, Oct 4, 2:00–3:00 PM Eureka Valley Branch LibraryNot listed
Author program with Andrew Lam discussing Stories From the Edge of the Sea.
Daytime Members-Only Hours
Sun, Oct 4, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Exploratorium, Pier 15Members and donors only
Early Sunday museum hours reserved for daytime members and donors.
Yasmin Levy: One More Night
Sunday, Oct 4, 8:00 PM Palace of Fine ArtsSee listing
Singer Yasmin Levy presents her One More Night concert.
Free Dance Fitness Class
Monday, October 5, 5:30-6:30 PM United Nations PlazaFree
Outdoor dance fitness class presented by Rae Studios.
Fleet Fest Brass Quintet
Tue, Oct 6, 12:30 PM Salesforce ParkFree
Free Fleet Week brass-quintet performance at Salesforce Park.
Social: American Sign Language Chat
Tue, Oct 6, 6:15–7:15 PM Main LibraryNot listed
A welcoming social conversation session in American Sign Language.
The Neighbourhood
Wed, Oct 7 Bill Graham Civic AuditoriumNot listed
Live concert by The Neighbourhood.
After Dark: Unplug and Play
Thursday, October 8, 6-10 PM Exploratorium, Pier 15See listing
An adults-only evening featuring science trivia, play and opportunities to connect.
Valencia LIVE!
Thursday, Oct 8, 5:00 PM Valencia Street at 18th StreetFree
Outdoor live music event in the Mission Dolores area.
Blue Angels Air Show
Fri, Oct 9, 12:00–4:00 PM Marina Green and waterfrontFree viewing areas
Fleet Week air-show performances over San Francisco Bay.
Bonnie Raitt and Jon Cleary
Friday, October 9, 4 PM Bill Graham Civic AuditoriumSee listing
Live concert featuring Bonnie Raitt and Jon Cleary.
Fridays on Front Street Yacht Rock Block Party
Friday, October 9, 4 PM 240 Front StreetFree
Free downtown block party with yacht rock, food, drinks, sports and games.
Fleet Week: With a Waterfront Seat
Saturday, October 10, 11 AM USS Pampanito and Triangle at Historic Pier 45Free
Fleet Week waterfront gathering at Historic Pier 45.
Zumba and Shake the Fog
Saturday, October 10, 10:30-11:15 AM Sunset DunesNot listed
Outdoor monthly Zumba and movement class at Sunset Dunes.
Chinese Calligraphy and Chess Games
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00–3:30 PM Visitacion Valley Branch LibraryNot listed
Intergenerational afternoon of Chinese calligraphy and chess.
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