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Friday, October 23

Local press Secret San Francisco

In 1956, two founders began experimenting with immersive audio; 70 years later, this unique San Francisco theater plunges guests into complete darkness, surrounded by 136 speakers, to experience “sound sculptures”

San Francisco is home to a unique theater that has forgone the silver screen and focused solely on sound. Audium, a theater of sound, offers one-of-a-kind listening experiences in San Francisco, focused on showcasing local artists.…at Secret San Francisco

Dana Flynn

Thursday, October 22

San Francisco’s Best 100 Drink See the list →

Eighteen enter, and Alembic slips to No. 59.

  1. Enters Barebottle Brewing CompanySan Francisco No.41
  2. Enters Bus StopSan Francisco No.42
  3. Enters Final FinalSan Francisco No.43
  4. Enters Glen Park StationSan Francisco No.44
  5. Enters Golden Gate Tap RoomSan Francisco No.45
  6. Enters Greens Sports BarSan Francisco No.46
  7. Enters Hi TopsSan Francisco No.47
  8. Enters Kezar PubSan Francisco No.48
  9. Enters Richmond Republic Draught HouseSan Francisco No.49
  10. Enters San Francisco Brewing Co.San Francisco No.50
  11. Enters Splash Sports BarSan Francisco No.51
  12. Enters SteinsSan Francisco No.52
  13. Enters The BoardroomSan Francisco No.53
  14. Enters The Lark BarSan Francisco No.54
  15. Enters Timeout TavernSan Francisco No.55
  16. Enters Underdogs TresSan Francisco No.56
  17. Enters Valley TavernSan Francisco No.57
  18. Enters Yancy's SaloonSan Francisco No.58
  19. Slips AlembicSan Francisco Was No. 41 No.59
  20. Slips Bar AgricoleSan Francisco Was No. 42 No.60
  21. Slips BlackbirdSan Francisco Was No. 43 No.61
  22. Slips RickhouseSan Francisco Was No. 44 No.62
  23. Slips Third RailSan Francisco Was No. 45 No.63
  24. Slips Tosca CaféSan Francisco Was No. 46 No.64
  25. Slips Balboa CafeSan Francisco Was No. 47 No.65
  26. Slips BixSan Francisco Was No. 48 No.66
  27. Slips Comstock SaloonSan Francisco Was No. 49 No.67
  28. Slips GeelouSan Francisco Was No. 50 No.68
  29. Slips Heartwood SFSan Francisco Was No. 51 No.69
  30. Slips HillstoneSan Francisco Was No. 52 No.70
  31. Slips Holbrook HouseSan Francisco Was No. 53 No.71
  32. Slips Tadich GrillSan Francisco Was No. 54 No.72
  33. Slips The Big FourSan Francisco Was No. 55 No.73
  34. Slips The Brazen HeadSan Francisco Was No. 56 No.74
  35. Slips Vesuvio CafeSan Francisco Was No. 57 No.75
  36. Slips Zam ZamSan Francisco Was No. 58 No.76
  37. Slips Zuni CaféSan Francisco Was No. 59 No.77
  38. Slips BerettaSan Francisco Was No. 60 No.78
  39. Slips CantinaSan Francisco Was No. 61 No.79
  40. Slips ChurchillSan Francisco Was No. 62 No.80
  41. Slips Magnolia Pub and BrewerySan Francisco Was No. 63 No.81
  42. Slips RyeSan Francisco Was No. 64 No.82
  43. Slips ElixirSan Francisco Was No. 65 No.83
  44. Slips Harry Denton's Starlight RoomSan Francisco Was No. 66 No.84
  45. Slips Heinold's First And Last Chance SaloonAlameda Was No. 67 No.85
  46. Slips Jasper's Corner Tap and KitchenSan Francisco Was No. 68 No.86
  47. Slips The Redwood RoomSan Francisco Was No. 69 No.87
  48. Slips Wayfare TavernSan Francisco Was No. 70 No.88
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Local press Funcheap SF

10/30/26: Halloween Hike With Rafiki - FREE

This hike includes a visit to the Pet Cemetery to hear creepy stories from Presidio lore. Wear a costume if you dare! Please meet at Rafiki Coalition (601 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA 94124) 20 minutes early for COVID testing. A…at Funcheap SF

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11/21/26: Touki Bouki - $15

Join us for Djibril Diop Mambéty’s stunning film that mixes the surreal and the naturalistic to paint a vivid, fractured portrait of Senegal in the early 1970s. Enjoy the film and free snacks, hand-picked by the series curator. Come early…at Funcheap SF

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11/4/26: SFDanceworks Season 9 Performance - $36

SFDanceworks returns to Z Space for Season 9 with a dynamic program celebrating the legacy of modern dance and bold contemporary voices. Featuring three solos by Merce Cunningham, world premieres by Jermaine Maurice Spivey and longtime…at Funcheap SF

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11/7/26: Flamenco Nights at El Lopo - $25

Series note: This is a recurring Saturday series — select Saturdays, Nov 7, 2026 through Mar 27, 2027, 5:30–6:45 PM each show. This submission is for Sat, Nov 7, 2026.   ¡¡¡Flamenco Nights at El Lopo!!! CarOlé Flamenco’s Compañía FSDT…at Funcheap SF

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10/24/26: Sherman Elementary Pumpkin Fest - FREE

Friends, neighbors, witches, and wizards are invited to join us on October 24 for Pumpkin Fest, Sherman Elementary’s family-friendly community event for all ages! FREE to attend – tickets & wristbands can be purchased for event for games,…at Funcheap SF

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Plus 2 more.

Making waves

  1. Up 20 Lovely’sSan Francisco Eat score, 63
  2. Up 12 MoyaSan Francisco Eat score, 77
  3. Up 12 Little Original Joe’sSan Francisco Eat score, 79
  4. Up 12 Mashallah Halal Pakistani FoodSan Francisco Eat score, 76
  5. Up 12 Al CarajoSan Francisco Eat score, 77
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  1. Up 12 Marufuku RamenSan Francisco Eat score, 78
  2. Up 12 Deli BoardSan Francisco Eat score, 77
  3. Up 12 Flour + Water Pasta ShopSan Francisco Eat score, 77
  4. Up 12 Guerra Quality MeatsSan Francisco Eat score, 77
  5. Up 12 Newkirk'sSan Francisco Eat score, 77
  6. Up 12 Oink & OscarSan Francisco Eat score, 77
  7. Up 12 WildseedSan Francisco Eat score, 77
  8. Up 11 Bini's KitchenSan Francisco Eat score, 76
  9. Up 6 RT RotisserieSan Francisco Eat score, 78
  10. Up 5 Merchant RootsSan Francisco Eat score, 74
  11. Up 5 Chez Maman WestSan Francisco Eat score, 79

Wednesday, October 21

Local press Funcheap SF

10/24/26: Peninsula Speed Dating for 30s/40s - $35

Meet new single friends, 30s/40s, 5 minutes at a time, at a fine hotel near SFO with free parking during the party! DISCOUNT TICKETS: $35/early birds. $45/advance. $55/door, if space permits. These events usually sell out, so we recommend…at Funcheap SF

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10/25/26: Halloween Family Costume Party - FREE

Join Palo Alto Magical Bridge in your favorite Halloween costume for our inclusive Halloween Costume Party! Enjoy trick-or-treat bag-making, music from Tank! Jazz Band, sensory-friendly science with Bright Sparks Play Lab, and a costume…at Funcheap SF

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10/25/26: Halloween Fun in Montclair Village - FREE

Halloween Fun in Montclair Village Sunday, October 25 (10am-2pm)   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…at Funcheap SF

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Plus 3 more.

Tuesday, October 20

Added to Scores , from The Infatuation

The Infatuation in San Francisco

Angler SF, House of Prime Rib, Niku Steakhouse, and 125 moreat The Infatuation

  • The 13 Best Breakfast Burritos In SF
  • The 16 Best Burgers In San Francisco
  • The 18 Best Sports Bars In SF
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  • The 20 Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants In SF
  • The 20 Best Sandwich Spots In San Francisco
  • The 6 Best Korean BBQ Restaurants In SF
  • The Best French Fries In San Francisco
  • The Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches In SF
  • The Best Mexican Bakeries In SF
  • The Best Potato Dishes in SF
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10/26/26: Sound Baths at Grace Cathedral - $33

A Sound Bath Like Nowhere Else in San Francisco Enter the soaring architecture of Grace Cathedral, where light pours through stained glass and sound rises skyward, resonating between the Gothic columns. Our immersive Sound Bath invites you…at Funcheap SF

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Monday, October 19

Local press Secret San Francisco

In 1983, the first Leap Sandcastle Classic took over Ocean Beach; 43 years later, thousands will gather this Saturday for Northern California’s largest sand sculpture contest

The wait for one of SF’s favorite events of the year is almost over: The 2026 Leap Sandcastle Classic is back at Ocean Beach this month! The free event brings out thousands of people for the ultimate sandcastle contest on Saturday, October…at Secret San Francisco

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Sunday, October 18

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Saturday, October 17

San Francisco’s Best 100 Eat See the list →

HK Lounge Bistro climbs 35.

  1. Climbs HK Lounge BistroSan Francisco Was No. 95 No.60
  2. Climbs The Happy CraneSan Francisco Was No. 89 No.66
  3. Enters Fù Huì HuáSan Francisco No.71
  4. Slips MarigoldSan Francisco Was No. 69 No.72
  5. Slips Rich TableSan Francisco Was No. 70 No.73
  6. Slips RoohSan Francisco Was No. 71 No.74
  7. Slips Soba IchiOakland Was No. 72 No.75
  8. Slips Tanzie'sBerkeley Was No. 73 No.76
  9. Slips The Anchovy BarSan Francisco Was No. 74 No.77
  10. Slips Anchor Oyster BarSan Francisco Was No. 75 No.78
  11. Slips Azalina'sSan Francisco Was No. 76 No.79
  12. Slips Beit RimaSan Francisco Was No. 77 No.80
  13. Slips Chez PanisseBerkeley Was No. 78 No.81
  14. Slips Good Good Culture ClubSan Francisco Was No. 79 No.82
  15. Slips KenSan Francisco Was No. 80 No.83
  16. Slips KusakabeSan Francisco Was No. 81 No.84
  17. Slips La CicciaSan Francisco Was No. 82 No.85
  18. Slips LunetteSan Francisco Was No. 83 No.86
  19. Slips MAMA OaklandOakland Was No. 84 No.87
  20. Slips Mission Chinese FoodSan Francisco Was No. 85 No.88
  21. Slips OuterlandsSan Francisco Was No. 86 No.89
  22. Slips Poppy BagelsOakland Was No. 87 No.90
  23. Slips Sushi YoshizumiSan Mateo Was No. 88 No.91
  24. Leaves PrubechuSan Francisco Was No. 100 off the list

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10/17/26: Revolutions: Staxx of Wax - FREE

Revolutions: Staxx of Wax is back Saturday Oct. 17th, in the Monarch Lounge. We’re hypoed to have special guest Greg Eversoul lay down some wax with us, 9:30 – Close, No Cover. https://www.facebook.com/revolutionsstaxxofwaxThe post…at Funcheap SF

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10/17/26: Live in The Laurel - FREE

Get ready for an evening of lively rock music as Moth Magnet takes the stage at Degrees Plato as part of the Live in The Laurel free concert series.   Presented by the Laurel District Association, Live in The Laurel brings outstanding…at Funcheap SF

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10/17/26: Saturday Night Laughs - $25

Real Comedians, 1 Stage, 0 Algorithms. Experience standup comedy at its finest. East Bay Express Reader’s Poll Best Comedy Night Winner. https://go.airhorn.events/r/WD0laDThe post Saturday Night Laughs appeared first on Funcheap.at Funcheap SF

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10/17/26: Adrian West Band - FREE

Six-piece Adrian West Band returns to The Fourth Bore Taproom & Grill in Orinda! We’ll play a fun mix of originals, instrumentals and covers + a couple jazz tunes. Free show from 6:30 – 9:30pm. All ages welcome. Instrumentation: 2…at Funcheap SF

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10/17/26: Hike & Sip - $40

Adults 21+, $40 Members receive $15 off Guided Stroll Immersive Trek   Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest,…at Funcheap SF

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San Francisco’s Best 100

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Williamsburg
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Higher than 62% of scored places

In this report

  • One score, 0 to 100, and its rank among every scored place
  • The good stuff within a walk, and within a drive
  • The weather and the air, right at that spot
  • How life goes in the country, and where it ranks

We score the map point and keep no record of who asked. The report names the neighborhood, never the street.

Eat Score

The score comes from the awards it's won, weighted by who gave them: a Michelin star outweighs a listicle. When you sort by what's nearby, distance changes the order, never the score.

    How we score →

    Drink Score

    The score comes from the awards it's won, weighted by who gave them: a Michelin star outweighs a listicle. When you sort by what's nearby, distance changes the order, never the score.

      How we score →

      Stay Score

      Four fifths of the score is the awards it's won, weighted by who gave them: a Michelin Key outweighs a listicle. The last fifth is where it is: the ranked places to eat and things to do around it, and how safe the country is. When you sort by what's nearby, distance from you changes the order, never the score.

        How we score →

        Do Score

        The score comes from the awards it's won, weighted by who gave them: a Michelin star outweighs a listicle. When you sort by what's nearby, distance changes the order, never the score.

          How we score →

          Best Place Score

          The Best Place Score rates the area around a point, not any one place. The places are 60% of it: the best of what's within reach, weighed by distance. The setting is the other 40%: how life goes in that country (how people rate their own lives, how long and how well they live, how safe they are) and what it's like right there (the air, and the weather). If the score looks low, we probably haven't found enough critics out here yet.