Who’s partying this week? You are.
There’s so much to celebrate: San Francisco’s first Good Neighbor Week, Latinx Heritage Month at Canela, and Filipino American History Month in SoMa. Plus, it’s Bay Area Black Arts Week, the Emeryville Art Exhibition is back, and there's a celebration for Taylor Swift’s new album at Alamo Drafthouse. You’ll have to squeeze in Hardly Strictly somehow.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Experience the best of SF during the San Francisco Good Neighbor Week.
Unleash your inner Swiftie for The Official Release Party of a Showgirl.
Head to Hardly Strictly for your annual dose of free bluegrass, country, and folk.
Enjoy the festivities.
Experience the best of SF during the San Francisco Good Neighbor Week. Volunteer, listen in, and celebrate the city’s neighborhoods and organizations at events throughout the week; through Sunday. // Details at sfgoodneighborweek.org
Get a taste of Portugal during Port Wine Fest, a celebration of Portuguese wines, gastronomy, and culture featuring more than 40 regional producers, authentic bites, and music; Tuesday, 5:30pm to 8:30pm // The Cube, 345 Montgomery St. (FiDi); tickets at eventbrite.com
Meet chef Erik Hopfinger and renowned winemaker Miro Tcholakov for a perfectly paired three-course collaboration between Scopo Divino and Trentadue Wines; Tuesday at 5:30pm and 8:00pm. // Scopo Divino, 2800 California St., #101 (Pacific Heights); tickets at eventbrite.com
Celebrate the creativity and cultural impact of local Black artists during Nexus: SF/Bay Area Black Art Week. Attend exhibitions, open studios, events, programs, and immersive experiences across the city’s arts organizations, galleries, and creative hubs; Wednesday through Sunday. // Details at nexus-sfbay.com
Watch coffee connoisseurs face off at a latte art throw-down featuring up to 24 barista going head-to-head on their best designs; Wednesday, 6pm to 9pm. // Sightglass Coffee, 270 7th St. (SoMa): details at eventbrite.com
Honor the best of both worlds during Latinx Heritage Month at Canela. Along with guest chef Odiseo Castrejon, chef Mat Schuster will offer a signature dish that blends authentic Spanish traditions with bold Mexican flavors—paired with a spicy-sweet Hendrick’s gin cocktail; Wednesday through October 31st. // Canela Bistro Bar, 2272 Market St. (Upper Market); reservations at canelasf.com
Grab a slice of SF fusion with Chinatown Meets North Beach Pizza, a Chinese sausage-topped collaboration between pizza king Tony Gemignani and Fang and House of Nanking chef Kathy Fang; Wednesday at 6pm through Sunday. // Tony’s Pizza Napoletana, 1570 Stockton St. (North Beach); details on Instagram
Let loose at another downtown hoedown, complete with line dancing, country music, and lots more country-western fun; Thursday, 4pm to 10pm. // 245 Front St. (FiDi); RSVP at eventbrite.com
DIY an everlasting bouquet with a paint-and-sip session focused on beginner-friendly textured floral art; Thursday, 7pm to 8:30pm. // Sunset Commons, 1600 Irving St. (Inner Sunset); register at eventbrite.com
Hail the queens at RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq The World Tour, from Jimbo as Joan Rivers, Jaida Essence Hall as Beyoncé, Roxxxy Andrews as Mariah Carey, and more, hosted by Sasha Velour; Thursday at 8pm. // Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, Civic Center); tickets at apeconcerts.com
Thank you to our partners at Another Planet.
Discover the possibilities of clay with a bold new generation of artists from Japan who are reimagining ceramics with the Asian Art Museum’s New Japanese Clay exhibit; Thursdays, 1pm to 8pm, and Fridays through Mondays, 10am to 5pm. // Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St. (Civic Center); tickets at asianart.org
Thank you to our partners at the Asian Art Museum.
Immerse yourself in the wines of Napa with a taste of the region’s best wines at Press Club, including Beaulieu Vineyards, Stags’ Leap Winery, Frank Family Vineyards, and Etude Winery; Friday, 5:30pm to 8:30pm. // Press Club, 20 Yerba Buena Ln. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com
Be the first to bid on works from the upcoming Shipyard Open Studios at a VIP silent auction with the artists; Friday, 6pm to 8pm. // Hunters Point Shipyard, 451 Galvez Ave., Bldg. 101 (Hunters Point); tickets at eventbrite.com
Head to Hardly Strictly for your annual dose of free bluegrass, country, and folk. Catch a star-studded lineup with Margaret Glasby, Lucinda Williams, Emmylou Harris, and more; Friday through Sunday. // Golden Gate Park; details at hardlystrictlybluegrass.com
Carry on Oktoberfest at Park Chalet for a night of live music from AlpineSound, custom steins, fresh brews, and quirky contests; Friday, 6pm to 9pm. // Park Chalet, 1000 Great Highway (Golden Gate Park); tickets at eventbrite.com
Unleash your inner Swiftie for The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, the film that debuts Swift’s latest music video, behind-the-scenes footage and reflections from the pop queen on her 12th studio album; Friday through Sunday. // Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 2550 Mission St. (Mission); tickets at drafthouse.com
Kick off the 39th Emeryville Art Exhibition, a juried show featuring hundreds of works created by more than 140 local artists and craftspeople on display Wednesdays through Sundays until October 26th; opening reception Friday, 6pm to 9pm. // Public Market Emeryville, 5905 Shellmound St. (Emeryville); details at emeryarts.org
Enjoy your glass on the go with the first Union Street Sip and Stroll. Grab drinks from nearby establishments and pop in to local shops for specials and pop-ups; Friday, 4pm to 7pm. // Union St. from Gough St. to Steiner St. (Pacific Heights); details on Instagram
Get inspired at Design Healdsburg, three days of design-forward tours, talks, and more; Friday through Sunday. // Details at designhealdsburg.com
Raise a non-alcoholic glass to the SF Sober October Fest. Ocean Beach Cafe will pop up at Eye and Hand Society’s gallery and boutique space to serve up spirit-free tastings with live music and Jungle Dog bites; Saturday, 12pm to 4pm. // Eye & Hand Society, 3425 Balboa St. (Outer Richmond); details on Instagram
Relive West Coat Craft on a smaller scale with a new monthly market featuring more than 60 clothing, ceramics, jewelry, and vintage vendors; Saturday, 11am to 4pm. // Stuff by Luxe, 1830 Harrison St. (Mission); details on Instagram
Check out the earthy, evocative works of Danielle Hutchens and Avigail Remak at an opening reception with the artists, Between Soil and Sky & Desert Rising; Saturday, 4pm to 8pm. // Poet and/the Bench, 11 Throckmorton Ave. (Mill Valley); details atpoetandthebench.com
Ring in autumn at the Treasure Island Harvest Festival. Grab some pumpkins, climb some hay bales, and indulge in cozy sweet treats and Insta-worthy moments; Sunday, 10am to 4pm. // Cityside Park, 387 Avenue of the Palms (Treasure Island); RSVP at tisf.com
Meet the makers, artisans, and small businesses of Napa at a fall-inspired local market in the heart of wine country; Saturday, 11am-5pm. // First Street Napa, 1300 1st St. (Napa); details at eventbrite.com
Support niche art at the SF Puppet Slam, a night of comedic and poignant puppetry magic from the Bay’s most talented puppeteers; Sunday, 5pm to 7pm. // Eclectic Box SF, 446 Valencia St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com
Rock on with a low-key creative workshop on painted rocks with SF’s famous Gate Guy; Sunday at 1pm. // Hayes Valley Art Works Garden, 295 Oak St. (Hayes Valley); tickets at square.site
Shop your heart out at Head West where dozens of local brands and small businesses showcase art, home goods, vintage treasures, and more; Sunday, 11am to 5pm. // Ferry Building, 1 Embarcadero (Embarcadero); details at ferrybuildingmarketplace.com
Celebrate SF's first-ever Indian Restaurant Week, seven days of specially crafted tasting menus at six of the city's best Indian restaurants: New Delhi, Bombay Brasserie, Amber, Tiya, Rooh, and Copra; Sunday through October 11th. // Details at indianrestaurantweeksf.com
Go out for Filipino American History Month. SOMA Pilipinas will fill the streets with cultural music, dance, and performances; Sunday, 12pm to 4pm. // Russ St. between Howard St. & Folsom St. (SoMa); details at sundaystreetssf.com
