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‘You Can See Everything’ Shows Elizabeth Holmes Through Nathan Fielder’s Singular Lens
Days before Holmes was due to start her 11-year prison sentence, she invited a film crew into her home.Arts at KQED
Ugur Dursun · Arts
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This Oakland Shop Changed the Way Home Cooks Think About Spices
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Oaktown Spice Shop is collaborating with restaurants on a series of limited-edition dishes.Arts at KQED
Luke Tsai · Arts
Local press Secret San Francisco
In 1989, Costco opened its first Vallejo location; 37 years later, the Bay Area warehouse is relocating to a massive 51-acre plaza with double the gas pumps
The Bay Area is getting a new Costco Warehouse next month. The storefront is scheduled to open on November 6, 2026, at 860 Admiral Callaghan Lane in Vallejo, according to the Costco website. And per developer Lewis Retailer Centers,…at Secret San Francisco
Jamie Ferrell
Local press KQED
In San Francisco, Artists Get a Little Help With the High Cost of Living
The Lab’s Living Wage Residency program has announced its 2027 recipients.Arts at KQED
Sarah Hotchkiss · Arts
Local press Funcheap SF
10/17/26: Free Community Health Fair – Free Health Screenings (San Leandro) - FREE
Join the Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay (VACCEB) for our Autumn Health Fair 2026, a free community event that promotes healthy living, health education, and access to care for East Bay families and seniors. Free…at Funcheap SF
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10/17/26: The Wardrobe Project Flea - FREE
A monthly vintage & makers market hosted by Oakland vintage shop The Wardrobe Project (located 1.5 blocks down college ave). Every 3rd Saturday explore an incredible array of vintage clothing, accessories, furniture, home decor, jewelry,…at Funcheap SF
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10/17/26: A Warm Data Lab at Shared Origins, Bright Mutual Future - FREE
A facilitated Warm Data Lab as part of the day’s festival — share stories around a common question, move between small groups to explore it from different viewpoints, and gather to share insights. Co-hosted with Jess Groopman. Everyone…at Funcheap SF
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10/17/26: Shared Origins, Bright Mutual Future - FREE
An ancient-future solarpunk gathering in the San Francisco Bay bioregion. Co-convened by CrowdDoing and Solarpunkification, hosted at Mabuhay Gardens, supported by Kinship Earth — a registered public satellite event of the ORIGIN Global…at Funcheap SF
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10/17/26: Breakfast with Stephen Gomes — Kinship Earth - FREE
A relaxed, conversational pre-festival breakfast with Stephen Gomes — co-founder of Kinship Earth and Gaia’s Inc., former Bechtel Global Project Manager. Meet builders, organizers, funders, and regeneration-minded people over coffee and…at Funcheap SF
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Local press 48 Hills
Photos: Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sunrise Gathering commemorated Alcatraz reclamation
Annual voyage and ceremony marks 55 years since the occupation of the island—and celebrates a resilient culture.Arts + Culture at 48 Hills
Emma Garcia · Arts + Culture
Local press Secret San Francisco
Here’s why your BART train will suddenly slow down and stop at exactly 10:15 a.m. on Thursday
If you find yourself aboard a BART train tomorrow morning, Thursday, October 15, at 10:15 a.m… congratulations, you are now part of the International Great ShakeOut Day! BART will join the annual earthquake drill event by triggering its…at Secret San Francisco
Jamie Ferrell
Local press 48 Hills
Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Creative Collective
Event production company stays looking on the bright side of the city's artistic future with events like Pier Party, the Diwali Festival, and Lower Polk Live!Arts + Culture at 48 Hills
Dorothy O'Donnell · Arts + Culture
Local press KQED
How Palestinian Rapper MC Abdul Rose from Gaza’s Refugee Camps to the World Stage
The 18-year-old prodigy, now based in the Bay Area, tells stories of growing up under siege on his new album.Arts at KQED
Nastia Voynovskaya · Arts
Local press 48 Hills
Under the Stars: Telemakus blazes back on the future jazz path
Plus: Allah-Las at Psyched! Fest, Stones Throw 30, Crud, Naked Eyes, and the weirdest 'reunion' tour ever, courtesy Gnarls Barkley.Arts + Culture at 48 Hills
John-Paul Shiver · Arts + Culture
Local press The San Francisco Standard
The case for the 4 p.m. dinner reservation
We’ve already given up sex and drinking. The least we can do is help restaurants squeeze in another seating.Food & Drink at The San Francisco Standard
Sara Deseran · Food & Drink
Local press SFGATE
San Francisco's new hilltop bar has $32 cocktails, dreamy views
Bruma, inside the Ritz-Carlton, evokes elegance fit for Nob Hill.Food at SFGATE
Silas Valentino · Food
Local press 7x7 Bay Area
Modern Guide to Pacific Heights: Impressive Eats, Chichi Shops + Stunning Victorian Vibes
Take something of San Francisco's old-world elegance, sprinkle in a few local celebrities (you choose: an actor, a speaker of the House, a Fortune 500 CEO), add a quiet suburban hush, and you get Pacific Heights in all its grandeur. Time…at 7x7 Bay Area
Chloe Saraceni
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10/16/26: GCS Agency: Grace Zhang – Spacetime Monologue - FREE
Presenting new paintings, sculpture, and fine watch pieces by Bay Area artist Grace Zhang, on view October 16–26, 2026, at GCS Agency. A family office fund manager by day, Zhang builds compositions in saturated color, drawing on Cézanne,…at Funcheap SF
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10/16/26: Swing in Union Square with Silver Bell Jazz Band (SF) - FREE
Join us Friday, October 16th for an evening of live jazz, social dancing on a WOODEN DANCE FLOOR, and good times in the heart of San Francisco! Featuring: Silver Bell Jazz Band with the radiant Heidi Evelyn on vocals Where: Union Square,…at Funcheap SF
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10/16/26: Peter King: The Game - FREE
Are you ready for some football? Kick off a weekend of big games—including Cal’s home matchup with Wake Forest and culminating with the 49ers on Monday Night Football—by joining fellow fans and scholars of the game for an afternoon with…at Funcheap SF
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10/16/26: Clement Street Happy Hour Cleanup w/ Free Drink and Meal For Volunteers - FREE
Meet at Richmond Republic Draught House (642 Clement St). Then, cleaning will occur from 4:00pm to 5:00pm around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for free food & drinks and to meet fellow volunteers. Sign up on this Civic Joy Fund…at Funcheap SF
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10/15/26: ShelterSF DNB – 19-Year Anniversary - FREE
Another year has passed and anniversary time is upon us again! Thursday, October 15th we will be celebrating NINETEEN YEARS of Shelter SF Drum & Bass!!! As the longest (currently) running drum & bass + jungle night in San Francisco, we’re…at Funcheap SF
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10/31/26: 2026 SF Symphony: Elim Chan Conducts Adams Mendelssohn + Brahms (Oct. 29-31) - $45
The post 2026 SF Symphony: Elim Chan Conducts Adams Mendelssohn + Brahms (Oct. 29-31) appeared first on Funcheap.at Funcheap SF
Shane
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10/30/26: 2026 SF Symphony: Elim Chan Conducts Adams Mendelssohn + Brahms (Oct. 29-31) - $45
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Shane
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10/29/26: 2026 SF Symphony: Elim Chan Conducts Adams Mendelssohn + Brahms (Oct. 29-31) - $45
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Shane
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10/17/26: CRANE Watch Party: Shipyard Crane Light Show (Oct. 16-17) - $10
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Shane
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10/16/26: CRANE Watch Party: Shipyard Crane Light Show (Oct. 16-17) - $10
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10/25/26: $15 Off: Bay Area’s “Future of Piano” 2026/27 Season Opening Concert (Berkeley) - $17.85
What does the future of piano music sound like? Come find out in a beautiful wood-paneled Berkeley concert hall built in 1912. Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) emerita pianist extraodinaire Dale Tsang opens the group’s 19th season for a…at Funcheap SF
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11/5/26: 30th Arab Film Festival at SF’s AMC Kabuki (Nov. 5-14) - $45
The 30th anniversary edition of the Arab Film Festival (AFF30), runs November 5–14, 2026 with more than 30 events across San Francisco, Oakland, and the South Bay, including film screenings, filmmaker conversations, panels, special…at Funcheap SF
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Local press Secret San Francisco
Calvin Harris announces a North American tour for 2027 with a stop in the Bay Area — here’s how to get tickets
Calvin Harris is a Scottish DJ, singer, and songwriter who is known for his major dance hits featuring iconic collaborations with artists like Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and Ellie Goulding. Harris recently played at Head Trip, a single-day…at Secret San Francisco
Dana Flynn
Local press KQED
For 20 Years, Threads of Black American Music Have Converged Here
The Oakland Public Conservatory of Music trains new generations of musicians in downtown Oakland.Arts at KQED
Pendarvis Harshaw · Arts
Local press 7x7 Bay Area
Epic food truck park Spark Social ignites downtown San Jose with a full-service bar, entertainment + more.
When I stepped off the VTA light rail at San Fernando and crossed the street toward the "Welcome to San Jose" mural, music caught my ear. I followed it two blocks to opening weekend at Spark Social San Jose—the brand-new outdoor gathering…at 7x7 Bay Area
Kate Loweth
Local press SFGATE
Calif. restaurant chain Il Fornaio settles sexual harassment lawsuit for $3M
Female employees allegedly endured groping and other sexual harassment.Food at SFGATE
Madeline Wells · Food
Local press Secret San Francisco
In 1974, a 132-pound pumpkin won the very first Half Moon Bay weigh-off; 52 years later, a massive 2,389-pound behemoth is headlining the free 2026 festival this weekend
Half Moon Bay, the self-proclaimed “World Pumpkin Capital,” is about to fill up for one of California’s biggest fall events! The 54th annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival takes over downtown on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17–18,…at Secret San Francisco
Jamie Ferrell
Local press Funcheap SF
10/15/26: “Lights On” SF’s Historic Broadway Sign Relighting + Sidewalk Party (North Beach) - FREE
Lights ON! marks the return of the restored BROADWAY sign at the former Mabuhay Gardens building in North Beach. The free sidewalk program includes remarks, a dusk countdown and sign lighting, plus samples from Francesca’s Cafe. Ticketed…at Funcheap SF
Johnny Funcheap
Local press Funcheap SF
10/31/26: Nob Hill Halloween In The Park + Dog Costume Contest 2026 (SF) - FREE
The Nob Hill Association hosts Halloween in the Park at Huntington Park, with free candy for trick-or-treaters and a dog costume contest at 5:00 PM. Dogs may participate without advance registration, and pet prizes will be awarded to…at Funcheap SF
Johnny Funcheap
Local press SFGATE
'Not giving up': Sebastopol's A&M BBQ vows to keep smoking after losing fight with city
"Our hearts are still very much in this."Food at SFGATE
Susana Guerrero · Food
Local press Funcheap SF
11/8/26: Dia de los Muertos at Courthouse Square (Redwood City) - FREE
Redwood City’s beloved Día de los Muertos celebration returns to downtown on Sunday, November 8, 2026, bringing the community together at Courthouse Square for a vibrant celebration of remembrance, heritage, and culture. Hosted by Casa…at Funcheap SF
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Local press 48 Hills
Screen Grabs: Green and UN film fests land at a raw moment for humanity
Plus: A feast of global vampire flicks, a revamped return of 'The Devils,' 'Deathgasm II: Goremaggedeon,' more moviesArts + Culture at 48 Hills
Dennis Harvey · Arts + Culture
Local press The San Francisco Standard
A Victorian-inspired cocktail bar opens in a longtime Nob Hill watering hole
Olde Fashioned is what a bar would look like if the Victorian Era had never gone out of style.Food & Drink at The San Francisco Standard
Astrid Kane · Food & Drink
Local press 48 Hills
Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Tarpey-Schwed LGBT Families Children’s Book Collection
There's never been a better time to celebrate the history of queer stories for kiddos!Arts + Culture at 48 Hills
Lou Fancher · Arts + Culture
Local press Funcheap SF
10/24/26: Lit Crawl 2026: Epic 4-Hour Roaming Literature Fest w/ 250+ Authors in the Mission (SF) - FREE
One of the most anticipated literary nights of the year, San Francisco’s Lit Crawl is a massive, one-night literary pub crawl through San Francisco’s Mission District that caps off our annual Litquake Festival. Lit Crawl SF brings together…at Funcheap SF
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Local press 48 Hills
60 years of formidable passion: Theatre Flamenco’s milestone flourish
With all-star 'De Ayer a Hoy,' the groundbreaking troupe celebrates more than half a century of dancing to its own rhythm.Arts + Culture at 48 Hills
Aimée Ts'ao · Arts + Culture
Local press Secret San Francisco
San Francisco’s historic 126-year-old Bandshell is throwing a free, family-friendly Halloween concert; here is exactly when to catch the show
Golden Gate Park regularly hosts free concerts at its historic bandshell. The venue hosts over 100 free shows every year, including singer-songwriters and reggae on Sundays, among other special events. This Halloween, the Bandshell is…at Secret San Francisco
Dana Flynn
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10/24/26: Win Tix: Sofi Tukker “Animal Talk” Live at SF’s Cow Palace (18+) - FREE
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see SOFI TUKKER live at the Cow Palace. It’s time to let your animal talk! Best friends Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern, better known as SOFI TUKKER, have turned their eclectic blend of dance, house,…at Funcheap SF
CJ Escuadro
Local press Funcheap SF
10/15/26: Free Waterfront Art Walk + Guided Sculpture Tours (SF) - FREE
Big Art. Bay Views. Explore the Waterfront. Waterfront Walkabout is back! San Francisco’s newest event series returns with live music, interactive craft activities, and monumental art. Wander along the Big Art Loop – Portside at your own…at Funcheap SF
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Local press KQED
Making Their House Into a Home Full of Black Art
Oakland’s Streetlight Gallery continues a deep Bay Area tradition of home galleries supporting Black artists.Arts at KQED
Gabe Meline · Arts
Local press 48 Hills
At Sui Generis, 20 years of fierce looks and immigrant vision
Miguel Lopez and Gabriel Yanez’s designer consignment boutique has become a dynamic cultural hub in a changing city.Arts + Culture at 48 Hills
Joshua Rotter · Arts + Culture
Local press Funcheap SF
12/6/26: Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF) - FREE
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Johnny Funcheap
Local press Funcheap SF
11/29/26: Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF) - FREE
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Johnny Funcheap
Local press Funcheap SF
11/22/26: Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF) - FREE
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Johnny Funcheap
Local press Funcheap SF
11/15/26: Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF) - FREE
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Johnny Funcheap
Local press Funcheap SF
11/8/26: Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF) - FREE
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Johnny Funcheap
Local press The San Francisco Standard
Two Snail Bar veterans are opening a Mexican wine bar in the Richmond
Taller Pepe will open next year in the Clement Street space that’s currently home to the Russian restaurant Red’s Tavern.Food & Drink at The San Francisco Standard
Paolo Bicchieri · Food & Drink
Local press 48 Hills
Come to our big Triple Gala and save local journalism (the fun way)!
Live entertainment, local bites, great cocktails, and tons of elbow-rubbing on October 27 at El Rio club.Arts + Culture at 48 Hills
Marke B. · Arts + Culture
Local press Secret San Francisco
San Francisco’s historic Balboa Theater is the best place for horror movies this October— including a movie marathon for only $13 and a vampire film festival
Halloween is just a few weeks away, and now is the perfect time to watch a scary movie. Whether you’re a major horror fan or just looking to get into the Halloween spirit, one San Francisco theater has a calendar packed with classic horror…at Secret San Francisco
Dana Flynn
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1/9/27: MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF) - FREE
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Becca Bandit
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12/12/26: MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF) - FREE
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Becca Bandit
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10/25/26: Free Halloween Fun: Trick-Or-Treating + Haunted Hunt (Oakland) - FREE
Halloween Fun in Montclair Village! Join us for a bounty of treats for all ages to enjoy! The Montclair Village Association invites families for trick-or-treating the spooky Farmers’ Market and Village shops and to enjoy live music and…at Funcheap SF
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10/25/26: 34th Annual Rockridge Halloween Parade w/ 40+ Trick-or-Treat Stops (Oakland) - FREE
Celebrate Halloween at the 34th Annual Rockridge Halloween Parade, a free, family-friendly tradition featuring trick-or-treating, crafts, face painting, costume contests for kids and pups, and festive activities at more than 40…at Funcheap SF
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San Francisco’s Best 100
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- 1 Atelier CrennSan Francisco · French Eat score, 98
- 1 BenuSan Francisco · Pan-Asian Eat score, 98
- 1 QuinceSan Francisco · Californian Eat score, 98
- 4 CaliforniosSan Francisco · Mexican Eat score, 96
- 4 SaisonSan Francisco Eat score, 96
- 6 AcquerelloSan Francisco · Italian Eat score, 95
- 6 CommisOakland Eat score, 95
- 6 Lazy BearSan Francisco · New American Eat score, 95
- 6 Sons & DaughtersSan Francisco · Nordic Eat score, 95
- 10 KilnSan Francisco · Modern Nordic Eat score, 94
The full 100 → 846 ranked
- 1 True LaurelSan Francisco · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 95
- 2 Trick DogSan Francisco · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 94
- 3 Pacific Cocktail HavenSan Francisco · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 92
- 4 NopaSan Francisco Drink score, 89
- 4 ProspectSan Francisco · American Drink score, 89
- 6 Friends and FamilyOakland Drink score, 87
- 7 House of Prime RibSan Francisco · Steakhouse Drink score, 85
- 7 StarliteSan Francisco Drink score, 85
- 9 Tommy’sSan Francisco · Mexican Drink score, 83
- 10 MotherSan Francisco Drink score, 82
The full 100 → 70 ranked
- 1 The St. Regis Hotel San FranciscoSan Francisco Stay score, 91
- 2 Four Seasons Hotel San FranciscoSan Francisco Stay score, 89
- 2 Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at EmbarcaderoSan Francisco Stay score, 89
- 4 Rosewood Sand HillMenlo Park Stay score, 87
- 4 The Ritz-Carlton, San FranciscoSan Francisco Stay score, 87
- 6 Hotel DriscoSan Francisco Stay score, 86
- 7 Palace Hotel, San FranciscoSan Francisco Stay score, 85
- 7 San Francisco Proper HotelSan Francisco Stay score, 85
- 9 Hotel Nikko San FranciscoSan Francisco Stay score, 84
- 9 The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon BayHalf Moon Bay Stay score, 84
The full 100 → 61 ranked
- 1 Asaya SpaMenlo Park Do score, 86
- 1 The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay SpaHalf Moon Bay Do score, 86
- 3 Ferry Building MarketplaceSan Francisco Do score, 73
- 4 Asian Art MuseumSan Francisco Do score, 62
- 4 Avenues Dry GoodsSan Francisco Do score, 62
- 4 Baker BeachSan Francisco Do score, 62
- 4 Blue & Gold FleetSan Francisco Do score, 62
- 4 California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco Do score, 62
- 4 ChinatownSan Francisco Do score, 62
- 4 City Lights Booksellers & PublishersSan Francisco Do score, 62
The full 100 → 26 ranked
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