Weekends are for relaxing and rejuvenating, and San Francisco Sailing Company offers the perfect way to do that. Climb aboard a sailboat for a two-hour cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge. Along the way, enjoy two complimentary drinks, such as champagne, mimosas, beer, white wine or soda. You’ll depart from Pier 39 at 10:00am, when sailing is the smoothest and warmest. Along the way to Golden Gate Bridge, you’ll cruise past Fisherman’s Wharf, Aquatic Park, Fort Mason, the Marina District, Crissy Field and Fort Point. You’ll be right under the Golden Gate Bridge for the 11:00am champagne toast. The return journey through the central bay and around Alcatraz Island will offer magnificent views of the cityfront, Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, Angel Island, Alcatraz, Oakland and the Bay Bridge.

Blue & Gold Fleet’s Escape From the Rock Cruise is an exciting 90-minute excursion that takes you around the perimeter of Alcatraz to view the island from every angle. As the ship sails, passengers are treated to a presentation complete with sound effects and chilling tales of inmates Al Capone and Billy Cook, not to mention Clyde Johnson’s daring escape attempt. This historical yet entertaining boat trip does not stop at the island of Alcatraz itself, but it does evoke the days when this iconic maximum-security prison was the most feared institution in the American penal system.

Craft beer and comedy merge harmoniously in the Beer Basement at Ales Unlimited, where The Setup draws some of the funniest local and nationally touring stand-ups in the business. The space is small and cozy but the hops and the laughs are big, with performers hailing from such comedic institutions as Comedy Bang Bang, San Francisco Sketchfest and The Comedy Store. So order a drink from Ales Unlimited’s world-class selection of microbrews, wines and specialty cocktails, then head downstairs for a truly underground experience in the heart of the Tenderloin.

San Francisco’s world famous Chinatown holds a wealth of exquisite flavors, but without insider knowledge it can be difficult to find those culinary secrets. Your Sidewalk Food Tours guide will lead you through the streets and alleys of Chinatown, where you will enjoy five flavorful tastings, satisfying your appetite for the exotic. You’ll try Cantonese pork buns, President Obama’s favorite San Francisco dim sum, Chef Han’s authentic Szechuan cuisine, savory Peking duck and egg tarts cooked to a smooth flan-like perfection with a flakey crust. At the end of the tour, you’ll know all of the best spots to eat and can return to enjoy Chinatown’s food with confidence. Vegetarian substitutions can be arranged with advance notice.

Submission is a standup comedy show at the SF Armory Club. Every Friday night, top comedians from the Bay Area (SF Sketchfest, Cobbs, Punch Line) perform their hardest-hitting material and, just to keep things interesting, a member of the San Francisco kink community shares some tips and tricks. Grab a craft cocktail from the bar upstairs and prepare for a night of laughter with a touch of kink.

Come see the Punch Line’s weekly SF Comedy Showcase, held every Sunday for over 30 years. San Francisco has a rich and vibrant comedy scene, and this weekly show has launched the careers of such comedians as Patton Oswalt, Margaret Cho and Arj Barker, as well as the current flock of rising stars such as W. Kamau Bell and Moshe Kasher. Laugh at a lineup of the Bay Area’s top stand-up comics, many of whom have appeared on late-night television, Comedy Central and other esteemed television outlets.

Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and along the San Francisco Bay’s historic waterfront on Blue & Gold Fleet’s Bay Cruise Adventure. This fully narrated one-hour tour features information and history on city landmarks and plenty of opportunities for taking pictures of the unobstructed views of the San Francisco skyline. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available, so you can experience the sights and sounds from out on deck or take it all in from the warmth and comfort of an interior seat — either experience makes for a truly great San Francisco adventure.

50 weekends a year, the critically acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an order determined by you, the audience. Each week, the ensemble offers up new plays ranging from the personal to the political to the profoundly WTF, all truthful and inspired by the lived experiences of the performers. With The Infinite Wrench, the SF Neo-Futurists promise to break the fourth wall and maybe your heart but never your wallet in this ongoing, ever-changing show the SF Chronicle calls “an underground power generator.” We hear it’s a great first date, too.

Don’t miss the next Ace Boon Comedy F’larious Fridays show with host Ace Boon. Ace Boon Comedy F’larious Fridays showcases comedians from the world over, providing a great time in a fun, diverse and intimate environment. Each event will feature a seasoned/star headliner, hot music and sounds by DJ Kal; good food, full bar and lots of big laughs. Every ticket purchased will automatically be entered for a chance to win a raffle. Come early to get a good seat, and you and your friends can enjoy dinner and bar drinks. There will also be a 50/50 cash raffle for a chance to win big cash!! You can get food, bar drinks, laughs and two chances to win cash and other prizes! What more can you ask for on a Friday (or Saturday)??

Date night’s in the bag on Wednesdays at PianoFight. Grab dinner, drinks, then catch our longest-running comedy show, based on Craigslist posts from San Francisco’s most hopeful, heartbroken and high-strung. Each Wednesday night, we refresh the browser for a wildly different show and a new set of Missed Connections.

Magician and mindreader David Gerard is back with new magic and mentalism for 2019. Over 75 minutes, David’s 20 years of experience with the mystery arts are on display, showcasing a wide range of magic and mindreading effects. A top hit with Silicon Valley companies and event planners, David’s shows at PianoFight in San Francisco are the only place to catch him performing this new material.

Enjoy food and drink samples from five of the Mission District’s most exciting taquerias, mom-and-pop shops and restaurants on this food lover’s walking tour from Sidewalk Food Tours. Sample award-winning pizza, taste the area’s renowned Mexican food — even skip the line at a bakery whose owners won the coveted James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef in 2008. Between tastings, your knowledgeable guide will tell intriguing stories about 17th century Spanish missionaries, the lively punk scene of the 1970s and more. All food and beverage tastings are included with the tour. Please see the full event description for a list of tasting locations.

San Francisco is where a copywriter named Phyllis Diller first stepped out onto the stand-up stage (and stayed there for an astonishing 87 weeks). San Francisco is also where a high school dropout named Margaret Cho started doing open mics, and where Robin Williams discovered an ex-IHOP waitress named Paula Poundstone, and … See the pattern? The gender revolution that led to the current renaissance of American comedy started here and continues still, as recent rising stars Ali Wong and Emily Heller prove. Now Really Funny Comedians (Who Happen to Be Women) sweeps into Cobb’s Comedy Club to introduce you to the next crop of brilliant up-and-coming female comedians.

The SF Magic Hour is 75 minutes of mind-blowing magic performed by a different set of performers each month. These magicians have performed in Las Vegas and Reno Casinos, the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, on TV for the Late Late Show and Penn & Teller’s Fool Us, on luxury cruise lines, with touring Broadway shows, and at Monday Night Magic, New York’s longest-running off-Broadway magic show. Each month brings new and amazing magic. So come back to PianoFight again and again to see the newest IMpossibilities.

The floor burns with furious footwork. The air pulses with syncopated claps and castanets as rhythmic guitar resounds. A unique mother-daughter pair, Carolina Lugo & Carolé Acuña’s Ballet Flamenco brings the passion and energy of flamenco and Spanish dance to Peña Pachamama.

A Drop Dead Sexy San Francisco Halloween at the Newly Remodeled Kabuki Hotel, where erotic meets exotic. Music includes Top 40, club hits, ‘80s, house, open format, and throwbacks. There’ll be sexy ambassadors, a photo booth with props and LED glow sticks.

Discover the unique Barbary Coast, an exciting area that’s evolved into a food lover’s paradise. On this three-hour walking tour from Sidewalk Food Tours, you’ll enjoy food and drink samples from six of the neighborhood’s authentic mom-and-pop restaurants and ethnic eateries. Explore a world-famous delicatessen that’s presented a salami to the pope, nosh on pizza or rosemary focaccia from a 100-year-old bakery, nibble on decadent handmade truffles and more. Between tastings, your knowledgeable guide will give you an insider’s look into how the foods are made at these eateries along with information about this historical neighborhood. All food and beverage tastings are included with the tour. Please see the full event description for a list of tasting locations.

Take a tour through San Francisco’s history with one of its most colorful characters. Emperor Norton was a prominent businessman who lost it all on a bad investment. He responded to his failure by declaring himself “Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico.” Rather than dismissing him, San Francisco embraced him, treating him as royalty and accepting his self-created currency. Tour guide Joseph Amster incorporates his journalistic and acting talents to provide a one-of-a-kind tour, taking on the persona of Emperor Norton and introducing you to the history of the city’s most unique and interesting sites through the eyes of this larger-than-life unofficial city mascot.

Every Saturday, enjoy #Qtease, a queer burlesque and cabaret experience, at The Stud in San Francisco.

Celebrate the impressive San Francisco Bay Bridge and its history — which spans over 75 years — by embarking on this 90-minute cruise that sails under both the Golden Gate and the Bay Bridges and passes by Alcatraz Island. Discover San Francisco history and landmarks via narrated headset audio in 16 available languages, which includes information about the city’s natural history, architecture, Native American culture, and, of course, the building of the famous bridges. It’s a stunning and informative way to experience the breathtaking views of the downtown skyline and its historic waterfront.

This Red and White Fleet Cruise launched in 1939 as part of the Golden Gate International Exposition, and it’s still entertaining visitors and locals alike more than 70 years later. After departing from historic Fisherman’s Wharf, the ship sails along San Francisco’s breathtaking waterfront, past the city’s Maritime National Park, under the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, and around notorious Alcatraz Island, cruising by many other exciting sights as well on the one-hour voyage. Take advantage of the personal-headphone audio, available in 16 languages, to learn more about San Francisco’s history and world-famous landmarks, while enjoying a full onboard bar with drinks and snacks.

Like it or not, the United States is filled with borders, and a wall is not a realistic solution to most of them. Take a break from political posturing and media spinning with Border People, a play featuring the words and thoughts of actual people who navigate our nation’s borders daily.

For a relaxing afternoon on the water, hop aboard the Privateer, a truly traditional sailboat, for a semi-private 90-minute cruise of the bay, complete with included beer and wine. This double-masted, teak-decked, bronze-fitted beauty holds no more than 28 passengers, so you’ll get plenty of personal attention from the skilled and friendly crew as the Privateer glides over to Alcatraz and Angel Island, passes by charming and picturesque Sausalito, parallels the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge and sails past the famous San Francisco skyline on its way back to the pier.

There’s a reason Jay Alexander has been called the Human Lie Detector. With his combination of magic, psychology and mentalism, he can do everything from reading your mind to making objects vanish inches from your nose (and making you laugh the whole time, of course).

You’re in the picture at the Museum of 3D Illusions, a new, world-class museum has arrived in San Francisco, with over 40 completely interactive exhibits. The Museum of 3D Illusions is a place where you can let your mind soar through a world of optical illusions and become a full-fledged participant within the paintings on display. Featuring work from world-renowned artists, the pop-up is great for visitors of all ages and provides the perfect backdrop for terrific selfies and social media posts. It’ll blow your mind.

Whether you want to kick off a fabulous date night or wrap up an enjoyable afternoon, this two-hour sunset sail is just the ticket. Step aboard the gorgeous traditional vessel called the Privateer to take in the sights at the most bewitching time of day. You’ll sail past Alcatraz, hug the coast at Sausalito and experience the full grandeur of the Golden Gate Bridge. Sip two servings of your choice of included beer, wine, soda or water as Privateer cruises along the spectacular San Francisco cityscape, while the sun sets and the lights of the city come to twinkling life.

Russian River Adventures’ inflatable canoe trips offer a refreshing alternative to exploring gorgeous Sonoma County by car. Whether you’re a couple looking for a relaxing getaway, a family or a group of friends looking for a fun activity, paddling along in Russian River Adventures’ bright blue inflatable canoes is just the ticket. During this nine-mile full-day excursion, you’ll navigate through gentle currents for four to six hours while enjoying the best that nature has to offer. If you’re so inclined, you can even stop for a picnic or cool off in a refreshing swimming hole. Every member of the family is sure to have a blast on these self-guided tours… even the family dog! Check the event description below for more details.

Get ready for a plethora of all things sparkly — the Gem Faire is coming to Sonoma County Fairgrounds. This show brings a wide array of quality gems, beads, crystals and more straight from more than 80 importers, wholesalers and manufacturers, so you can score some amazing deals on gorgeous jewelry and stones. If you’re interested in making your own jewelry, be sure to check out the vendors selling beautiful beads and other supplies that you can turn into earrings and necklaces everyone will notice (and perhaps even be a little bit envious of). Grab your fellow jewelry-loving friends for a fun day of browsing, shopping and creating at the Gem Faire.

BATS Improv — named the Bay Area’s Best Theater Company by the San Francisco Chronicle, Best Comedy Troupe by SF Weekly and Best First Date Spot by the San Francisco Bay Guardian — presents a variety show full of comedy fun, including head-to-head improv battles, long-form murder mysteries, musicals and more. Located at Bayfront Theater in the Marina District, every BATS show is one of a kind, using audience suggestions for a unique mix of improv comedy and theater that’s never the same show twice.

Red and White Fleet’s California Twilight Cruise is a relaxed two-hour cruise with views of the spectacular city lights, live guitar entertainment, light appetizers and a hot or cold beverage from the bar in a warm and cozy atmosphere. The boat features heated indoor viewing decks with large windows and comfortable seats as well as outdoor viewing decks for taking in the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge and the infamous Alcatraz.

Join the folks at FOOT for a fun, funny and informative “outing” that takes visitors and locals alike on a grand two-hour tour of this groundbreaking gay neighborhood. You’ll learn about the people, places and events that turned the Castro district into an LGBT hotspot, and stop in at history-making places like Josie’s Cabaret — the area’s first gay bar — the camera store and campaign headquarters of iconic activist Harvey Milk, the Pink Triangle Park and memorial, the gorgeously restored Castro Theatre and more. Plus, your friendly guide will keep you gloriously entertained with trivia, quizzes and other excitement throughout the two-hour stroll.

Frank Olivier’s Tricks to Happiness! Comedian-magician-juggler Frank Olivier (Tonight Show, America’s Got Talent, Just for Laughs, Ellen) combines his outrageous comedy routines and the very serious topic of “happiness” with a simple recipe: 3 /4 Laugh yourself silly, 1/4 Happiness. Just back from his well received NY off-Broadway debut, this will be “Tricks to Happiness” first San Francisco appearance. “Frank Olivier is to juggling what Einstein was to long division!” SF Chronicle Frank has entertained audiences for over 35 years. He’s performed live comedy with Bill Murray, Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, Dana Carvey, Jim Belushi, and more. In this show Frank keeps you laughing while reaching beyond his usual bag of tricks, with a deep dive into the experience of happiness. “Wickedly Funny!” NY Times “Comedic Genius” Las Vegas Magazine

Halloween Takeover 2019 comes to San Francisco’s Rocca Event Center. Party in this cool club space featuring a 20-ft-tall LED wall, state-of-the-art sound system and 20,00 sq. feet spread over two levels. DJs Playboi, Acme, Lando 1 , GIO and CRW.Ent will be spinning hip-hop, club hits, Reggaeton, Latin and Tropical, plus there’ll be a live performance by Dos Four and Gambizi. Put together your best costume or hottest cocktail attire and don’t miss this popular event.

Everyone feels guilt over a responsibility we’d rather not carry. But guilt can also drive us to connections and deeper meanings. Connect with the deeply personal stories of a daughter who took up the care of her elderly mother and found so much more than she expected in Victoria Podesta’s The Designated Daughter at The Marsh.

We at {true} are asking you to ask around to all you know 2 see who would be interested in turning off their device (for a couple hours) and enjoying your company with real “face time” socializing. Have a few drinks, maybe some eats and get to be in your presence. Laughing is a priceless way to connect us all and when we receive the unexpected laugh it is invaluable. {true} is reaching out to all asking for your support helping us grow our client’s following. All of us as potential “audience members” do not frequent comedy clubs to meet the known/unknown comics. Here is your chance San Francisco to meet and support local comedian Sergio Novoa.

Prepare yourself for an evening of mesmerizing illusion, stunning beauty and captivating movement — MOMIX is back! The famed acrobatic troupe, established more than three decades ago by Pilobolus founding member Moses Pendleton, returns after a long Berkeley hiatus. Viva MOMIX! bursts off the stage with a collection of acts from the company’s most visually spectacular shows, including “Botanica” (about the seasons), “Lunar Sea” (the moon), and “Opus Cactus” (the landscape of the American Southwest).

SF’s Favorite Halloween Movie Party and Costume Contest! All proceeds go to charity. Fun for friends and family of all ages.

Matt Heckler & Casper Allen are some of country music’s most creative of talented artists out now. See them live in San Francisco at Brick & Mortar Music Hall.

Dress up in your favorite 80’s gear for this rooftop silent disco Halloween party with two rooms of music at Hotel Via in San Francisco! On one dance floor you can enjoy Top 40 club hits, while the other dance floor features 80’s freestyle and old school hits.

Enjoy A Drop Dead Sexy San Francisco Halloween at the newly remodeled Kabuki Hotel, where erotic meets exotic. The Kabuki Hotel features 20,000 square feet of party space, four rooms of entertainment on two levels, photo booth, amazing decor. Music including Top 40, club hits, ‘80s, house, open format and throwbacks provided by some of the Bay’s best DJs, like Ibarra, Twin Spin, Rich Era, Brandon the Fox, King James and K-Mac.

Northern California‘s biggest reggaeton Halloween event at the Rocca Event Center features a 20 ft tall LED wall, state of the art sound system, 20,000 sq ft of party space on two levels. DJs Playboi, Acme, Lando 1, GIO, CRW.Ent play reggaeton, hip hop, club hits, Latin, tropical, plus live performances by Dos Four and Gambizi. Costume or chic cocktail attire required.

Join us on Saturday, October 26th, 2019 for an annual Speakeasy Halloween Party Cruise. This themed event will transport you back to the 20s as you’ll be surrounded by a slew of movers and shakers all decked to the nines. This VIP experience feat. 4 Hours Open Bar, two Top San Francisco’s DJs spinning the best in open format music, Gatsby decorations around the boat and more. To top things off, you’ll be taking in the best views that the city has to offer from the outside in, including Treasure Island, Alcatraz, The Bay Bridge Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, and the magnificent San Francisco Skyline. Get your tickets now while you still can because this is one event that you won’t want to miss, and probably will want to indulge again! This is the only exclusively open bar cruise experience on the Bay this Halloween.

Faith, family and frosting are all in the mix as this off-Broadway comedy comes to NCTC for its regional premiere. Written by Bekah Brunstetter of the hit TV show This Is Us, this oh-so-timely story is about a master baker thrown by a request from her goddaughter to create a cake for her lesbian wedding.

Amor Digital is celebrating their 1 Year Anniversary. One Year of Amor Digital! One Year of late nights planning out cosmic perreo + dembow sets, one year of meetings and breaking bread and phone calls and group chats, one year of 3am taqueria moves, one year of album placements SoundCloud mixes and radio shows, one year of photo shoots and fundraisers, one year of detailed design aesthetic convos and lossless wav and aiff files, one year of building community and creating new spaces, one year of meeting new friends who feel like family, a year of finding the tribe of bay area friki friki frikitonxs, one year of meeting that renegade underground rave w that sexy lounge shit, one year of cross country flights and drives up and down california, one year of putting on for central america pa’l mundooo. TODO PUEDE CAMBIAR EN UN AÑO, NO JODÁS LOCO. EL PERREO INTENSO ACABA DE COMENZAR. A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR JUANNY DEPP! DJS: Namaste Shawty, Juanny Depp, & 99%. Reggaeton, Dembow, Dancehall, Soca, House, Club, Hip-Hop/Rap.

In Elevada we meet a couple on their first date. He has a wild scheme to sell his personality to the highest bidding corporation. She has cancer. Despite circumstances threatening to take them both “off the market,” they make plans to meet again. Elevada explores family ties, tango, and romance under the most unlikely circumstances. Expect to be whisked off your feet with Callaghan’s incisively witty romantic comedy.

Weaving three stories by HP Lovecraft — “The Dreams of the Witch House,” “The Dunwich Horror” and “Nyarlathotep” — that tell us the tale of a trio of well-intentioned but guilt-ridden university professors. Unholy Trinity uses the weird and disturbing work of infamous turn of the century writer, HP Lovecraft, to explore our contemporary age of cynicism, xenophobia, environmental calamity and paranoia.

Winner of the 2015 Pulitzer … a beautifully written play about a retired police officer faced with eviction that uses dark comedy to confront questions of life and death. Ex-cop and recent widower Walter “Pops” Washington and his newly paroled son Junior have spent a lifetime living between Riverside and crazy. Now, the NYPD is demanding his signature to close an outstanding lawsuit, the landlord wants him out, the liquor store is closed — and the church won’t leave him alone. When the struggle to keep one of New York City’s last great rent-stabilized apartments collides with old wounds, sketchy new houseguests, and a final ultimatum, it seems that the old days may be dead and gone

Think you know the Middle East? Think again! ReOrient 2019 will celebrate the 20th anniversary of this innovative and ambitious festival of short plays from or about the Middle East. Golden Thread’s most recognized program and a mecca for innovative, spirited, and thought-provoking theatre, ReOrient welcomes artists who challenge the dominant depictions of the Middle East and audiences who seek unconventional and provocative programming. The line-up includes playwrights with longtime association with Golden Thread: Egyptian-American playwright Yussef El Guindi, Bay Area-based Palestinian-American playwright Betty Shamieh, and MacArthur Fellow and celebrated playwright Naomi Wallace. Joining these writers are four newcomers to the festival: Iraqi-British writer and actor Rendah Heywood, Noor Theatre Founding Artistic Director Lameece Issaq, Turkish-Kurdish writer and filmmaker Mustafa Kaymak, and local Iranian-American writer Niku Sharei. Selected from 108 submissions from 13 countries, the seven short plays are diverse in content and style, highlighting the multiplicity of Middle Eastern perspectives and identities.

Jordan Carlos is a stand-up comic and television personality who is best known for his work as a writer and on-air contributor for The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore, The Colbert Report, MTV’s Guy Code, Girl Code and Guy Court. He has also appeared on hit series such as HBO’s Girls, Showtime’s The Affair, and Comedy Central’s Broad City. Jordan lives in Brooklyn, NY and continues to perform his insightful and hilarious stand-up comedy in venues across the country. You can listen to him tackle everything from raising kids to splitting checks in WNYC’s podcast, Adulting.

Latin History for Morons takes the Hamilton approach to history, using comedy and theater to showcase the crazy drama that lurks behind all those names and dates. Using physical comedy and colorful characters, John Leguizamo takes you on a whirlwind tour of history you likely never learned, but definitely should know.

There’s a place in Downtown Oakland where time stands still. A pocket of 19th century decadence, showmanship, allure and charm. Don your classiest ensemble and become a guest in this Gold Rush/Barbary Coast era outpost, with scintillating performers, a live orchestra and an authentic dinner-theater experience.

Book and lyrics by Robert L. Freedman Music and lyrics by Steven Lutvak Gallows humor at its best, this musical comedy convulsed Broadway in 2014, winning four Tonys, including Best Musical and Best Book. Based on the 1907 novel The Autobiography of a Criminal, by Roy Horniman, A Gentleman’s Guide tells the tale of impoverished Monty, who learns at his dying mother’s bedside that, far from being a street urchin, he is ninth in line to be the Earl of Highhurst, with all the wealth and power that entails. Well, that’s a lot of people to eliminate — but he will give it his best. And that’s just Act One. When the show debuted, the New York Times called it “ingenious” and “among the most inspired and entertaining new musicals.”

This October, attend a dark, witty, multiple Tony Award-winning – including Best Musical – tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th century London. Stephen Sondheim’s disturbingly thrilling tale is a worldwide phenomenon. Experience the shock, awe and delight that is Sweeney Todd. A Co-Production with Theatre-at-Large.

Avoid all the Halloween hoopla this year and trick-or-treat yo’self to a sophisticated evening of world-class Russian ballet, accompanied by a live orchestra. The Mariinsky was founded in 1740 (!), and gained fame as the Kirov Ballet. In fact, the Romantic classic La Bayadère — performed by companies across the globe — was created especially for them by the legendary Marius Petipa, and it shows in their magnificent production.

After 40 years, the Punch Line came very close to losing its lease and having to close our doors this summer. It was emotional and scary, but at the last minute we were saved and got a second chance! For this show we explore the theme of close calls, second chances and learning from our pain.

This is a different kind of comedy event. We’re not going to beat around the bush and avoid the heavy or just make light of it. We’re going to dive into our losses, grief and pain because we know that’s where the deepest laughs and healing are born. Let’s turn these conversation-killers (pun intended) into conversation-starters and put this taboo to death. Comedy has always made it easier to talk about the things that we’re uncomfortable with. Why not death and loss?

Caroline, a veteran social worker, thinks she has a typical case on her hands when she meets Peter and Karlie, two teenage drug addicts accused of neglecting their baby. But when she places their infant daughter in the care of Karlie’s mother, Caroline sparks a family conflict that exposes a shadowy, secretive past—and forces her to make a risky decision with potentially disastrous consequences. Powerful and arresting, Luna Gale is a heartbreaking and unforgettable tale of love and betrayal.

We’re Calling All Goblins, Ghosts and Creatures of the night! So Creep, Float or Crawl on Over To Our Halloween Costume Party! Spooky Décor, Scary Fog, Lights & Effect, Spooky Projection Mapping On Walls, Outdoor Smoking, Huge Dance Floor, Cozy VIP Booths, Lots of Candy & more. Mixx Masters spinnin’ Top 40s, Hip Hop, Mashups and Club Hits.

The show must go on — even if your performers are nowhere to be found. Expect plenty of tricks, treats and entertainment as Frank Olivier and his trusty hunchback assistant juggle a 16-act Halloween variety show all by themselves. No pressure!

Paris, October 1904: The Lapin Agile, beloved Montmartre watering hole to struggling artists and would-be geniuses, welcomes two young soon-to-be legends, for one extraordinary night. Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein, whose egos are as big as their intellects, spar with the quirky and unique regulars and each other about art, science, fame, inspiration, sex, love, and the promise of the 20th century. Throw into this mix a mysterious visitor, and you’re in for a brilliant, witty and hilariously charming evening of theatre.

Halloween is always the best theme each year for a party! Everyone is so much friendlier and less inhibited. That’s why we are doing TWO parties the weekend before Halloween: North Bay and South Bay. Celebrate our North Bay party at an exclusive Tennis Club along the water! Includes a fun Costume Contest (costumes are optional) with prizes; and dancing to your favorite hits. Adults of all ages welcome. Co-sponsored by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; Singles2Couples; Dr. Wendy Lyon; and many other singles organizations and meetups. This is a fundraiser for The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. Every $50 we raise at the party finances a cataract surgery for one blind person in one of the poor countries of Asia or Africa.

This year, Halloween in San Francisco hits the seas! Prepare yourselves for a night frights, freaks, and shenanigans aboard The Empress Yacht. We’re sailing atop The Bay for a top-tier San Francisco Halloween function. We’ll be drinking, dancing, and enjoying stellar views of The Golden City from afar. Tickets to this premier event are of limited quantity. We suggest securing your spot aboard sooner than later. A stellar Halloween weekend party cruise awaits you! Admission aboard The Empress Yacht. 3 Hours of Premium Open Bar. Dance to the musical stylings of our live DJ all night long. Incredible views of San Francisco at sea.

The orchestra may be the San Francisco Symphony, but the music and the mood will be decidedly Russian for this concert featuring masterworks by Prokofiev and Shostakovich. It’s hard not to hear the spirit of the times in each piece: Prokofiev’s energetic, optimistic Piano Concerto No. 1 set against Shostakovich’s Leningrad Symphony, a mammoth work inspired by Hitler’s attack on Russia in 1941.

Put on your coolest, scariest or sexiest costume and head out to Union Street and the Marina District for this massive Halloween Pub Crawl with Spook-tacular nights of fun with half a dozen bars. The crawl begins at one of the best bars on Union Street (Bar None), where you and your fellow Pub Crawlers will check in and get the necessary gear. Our event staff will be distributed certified PubCrawls.com wristbands and maps that will give you an inside peak to the best drink specials in town along with an organize map with all of the information you’ll need this HalloWeekend. Instead of sticking to one venue this HalloWeekend, enjoy some variety with our annual bar crawl. Then have a blast as you visit some of San Francisco’s hottest bars throughout one of the biggest party weekends of the year. Don’t be afraid of the wild Halloween party goers in the street during HalloWeekend. We’re all here to have fun!

The Rimsky-Korsakov String Quartet, formed in 1939, is a monument of Russian musical history. Composed of four graduates from the prestigious St. Petersburg Conservatory, they regularly perform in the most reputable festivals in Russia, Germany, France, Italy, Malta, England, Switzerland and Finland. Their varied repertoire, ranging from Russian music of the 19th and early 20th centuries to contemporary composers, is enthusiastically enjoyed by a wide range of audiences.

The classic tale about a charming Transylvanian count who is really a vampire out to seduce women for their blood, Dracula looks to sink its teeth into you at Coastal Rep Theatre in Half Moon Bay. This play is for all who love thrills in the theater and is the prefect drama for Halloween.

A cornerstone of the Buffy-verse gets the stage treatment in this ridiculous parody. Filled with inside jokes and over-the-top costuming, you’ll come for the Buffy and stay for the campy shenanigans.

It’s a Halloween party that’s sure to be a fright. Come dressed as your best and celebrate the night!

Channel your inner Wonder Woman or Thanos and swing over to the W San Francisco for the Heroes vs. Villains Halloween party, a night where you can show off your dancing superpowers with four areas of music to choose from featuring some of the city’s hottest DJs.

Prepare for the ultimate Halloween party cruise featuring the Bay Area’s top open format & house music DJs. Here is a breakdown of the perks of this VIP Halloween cruise: breathtaking views of the Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the spectacular San Francisco skyline & more, 2 DJs on 3 decks with 3 dance areas playing the hits of today with House and Top 40, a gorgeous fun-filled crowd, and more.

It’s movie night in mom’s basement. You and your friends grab some popcorn, pop in a DVD and settle down to watch an all-time favorite. You laugh, you gasp, you even get a little misty. The only thing is, this movie has never been shot. It’s being made up on the spot. Also, you only have an hour, so you’ll be needing that remote. Come join us for hilarious, completely improvised movies that move at a frantic pace.

Like the Academy Award-nominated film Same Time, Next Year, The Daughters examines not only characters, but also relationships and changes over time. Emmy-winning playwright Patricia Cotter takes you deep into San Francisco’s lesbian community, the people at the heart of it and its changing relationship with society at large. The Daughters is more than romance and banter, it’s also about identity across 60 years of culture.

Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. And if their new routine is good enough, they’ll claw their way to the top at Nationals in Tampa Bay. Winner of the 2017 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, Dance Nation is a stark, unrelenting exploration of female power featuring a multigenerational cast of women portraying our 13 year-old heroines.

Come dressed in your best costumes for the Halloween Edition of our “Silent Disco by the Bay” series at Pier 23 Cafe & Bar. This venue is right on the water, with views of the Bay and the Bay Bridge. This event is ideal for your Halloween celebrations!

This #HOTCHOREO class will be a 6 week session. Learning a full routine to solo new pop artist Normani’s latest single “Motivation,” learning some of the music video dance moves and some from Kemari Ken. At the end of the six-week session we will record a dance video including small clips from the first class to the last class and the finishing project. Attire: This class will is for ALL LEVELS. Tennis shoes and knee pads are needed! Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move and stretch in.

San Francisco’s best haunted house party is back … again?! Just when you thought you could commit to Halloween plans, the 20mission crew emerges again with an event that will leave you dying for more! The city’s most haunted house party is bringing its notorious theatrics to Luxx for a night you’ll never forget. Our timeless manor is full of mortifying musicality, apparitional art, petrifying performances and luxurious lounging. It’d be a ghastly move to flake on this one again! So drop everything and lock in what you really want, before it vanishes into the night.

According to Avenue Q, everyone’s a little bit racist. White Noise examines the virus of racism and how friendship weathers the storm. On Wednesdays, Bay Area intellectuals engage in a 20-minute discussion with the audience, unpacking the layers and complexities of what they see in White Noise.

Inspired by the true story of the first Chinese woman to arrive on American soil, The Chinese Lady follows Afong Moy, after she is brought from Beijing to America and put on display for an eager public yearning to learn of the exotic East. Leavened with humor and insight, the play explores the way we consider both ourselves and others.

Named Smokey by his cowboy-movie loving uncle, the legendary R&B crooner continues to thrill audiences with the smooth sound that has served him well for more than 60 years. Hear from this Hall of Famer at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland.

In a Japanese coastal town in 1979, teenage sisters Hanako and Reiko run onto the beach during a tremendous storm on a dare. Hanako is tragically swept out to sea, while Reiko survives—but recalls seeing three mysterious men on the shoreline. The authorities determine that Hanako has drowned, but her mother insists that her missing daughter is still alive. Spanning over 20 years and the two vastly different countries of Japan and North Korea, The Great Wave is at once a riveting geopolitical thriller and a powerful story of the unshakable bonds between a mother, a daughter, and a sister who refuse to give up hope.

Adam and Barbara are ghosts. Their house is being haunted by the living and they can’t seem to scare them into leaving. So they’re calling on Betelgeuse (… Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse ….). But he’s no ordinary ghost. This ghost with the most is guaranteed to put some life in your afterlife. Come see Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse Live! at The Exit Theatre. It’s showtime!!! Starring Lauren Davidson, Thomas Apley, Roxanne Redmeat, Dene Larson, Paige Ann, Layla Molinero, Derek Lozupone, Lonnie Haley, Nick Leonard, Donny Goglio, Eric C Johnson and Joe Waterman as Betelgeuse.

Start with Edgar Allan Poe — the beloved master of poetry, short stories, and tales of mystery and the macabre. Dissect and remix. With a departure from Japanese Noh drama and Kyogen satire, mix with Theatre of Yugen’s signature physicality, voices, words, ideas, bodies, and puppets. Stir in a splash of contemporary relevance, with good old-fashioned irreverence. Bake at a macabre 666 degree heat for an hour and a half. Devised Defiance is a dish best served cold. Poe’s macabre imagery is legendary because it combines his two most prominent themes: love and death. Along with the theme of loneliness, Poe evokes universal human experiences. Theatre of Yugen has combed through literally all of Poe’s writings, from his poems and short stories, to random newspaper articles, and extracted and assembled the works we most wish to explore. Edgar Allan Poe favorite Poems and Stories presented include: “The Bells,” “Telltale Heart,” “Annabelle Lee,” “The Raven,” “Fall of the House of Usher” and more. Featuring: Ella Cooley, Alan Coyne, Shannon R. Davis, Steven Flores, Nick Ishimaru and Jamin Jollo.

An album that inspired a Revolution. A Revelation that changed the world. A Re-invention for this millennium. Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a worldwide fan base. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring. With music and lyrics by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award-winning Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane” and “Superstar.”

A mix of historical fact and artistic invention, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson uses the story of America’s brutal and bloody seventh president to investigate the attraction and terrors of populism, using a blend of outrageous comedy, anarchic theatricality and emo rock. A.J. kicked British butt, shafted the Native Americans and smacked down the Spaniards, all in the name of these United States — who cares if he didn’t have permission? Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson creators, Michael Friedman (Love’s Labour’s Lost, The Fortress of Solitude) and Alex Timbers (Love’s Labour’s Lost, Peter and the Starcatcher), cook up an alternate universe (and draw parallels to today’s political/populist landscape) with their musical about the seventh U.S. president. Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson asks the question: is wanting to have a beer with someone reason enough to elect them? What if they’re a genocidal maniac? What if they’re really, really hot?

Now celebrating its eleventh year, the Nightmare on Van Ness Extravaganza is San Francisco’s last great Halloween event! This is fun and exciting way to enjoy one of the biggest party nights of the year. Decked out in Halloween decorations, the 100-year-old art deco Regency Ballroom will feature sexy go-go dancers, state-of-the-art light and sound production, a costume contest with a cash prize and other fun surprises throughout the night. Enjoy three levels of nonstop entertainment with Top 40, Hip-Hop and EDM music from multiple all-star DJs. Costumes are required for everyone in attendance, so make sure you’re wearing your sexy-scary best!

Poet Saeed Jones, author of the celebrated Prelude to Bruise, joins us to read from his new memoir, How We Fight for Our Lives, an unforgettable coming-of-age story of a bookish, black, gay teen from Texas as he learns to see himself and his dreams – and learns how his world sees him. Blending poetry and prose, Jones draws readers into his boyhood and adolescence – into tumultuous relationships with his mother and grandmother, into passing flings with lovers, friends and strangers. Each piece builds into a larger examination of race and queerness, power and vulnerability, love and grief: a portrait of what we all do for one another – and to one another – as we fight to become ourselves. Jones will be in conversation with Marvin K. White, MDiv, who is currently serving as the Interim Minister of Celebration at GLIDE Church in San Francisco. Saeed Jones is the author of Prelude to Bruise, winner of the 2015 PEN/Joyce Osterweil Award for Poetry and the 2015 Stonewall Book Award/Barbara Gittings Literature Award. The poetry collection was also a finalist for the 2015 National Book Critics Circle Award, as well as awards from Lambda Literary and the Publishing Triangle in 2015. Jones is a cohost of BuzzFeed’s morning show, AM to DM, and previously served as BuzzFeed’s LGBT editor and Culture editor. Jones was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and grew up in Lewisville, Texas. He earned a BA at Western Kentucky University and an MFA at Rutgers University-Newark.

Women and aging: as subjects go, it’s a combination akin to oil and water – or maybe oil and a lit match. Join celebrated New York Times columnist Gail Collins as she explores how attitudes toward older women have shifted in America over the centuries – from the Plymouth Colony view that women were marriageable if “civil and under fifty years of age,” to quiet dismissal of post-reproductive females, to woman’s role as perpetual caretaker (even when she might need caretaking herself), to the first female nominee for president. Hear why women can, and should, expect the best of their golden years. Since 1995, Gail Collins has contributed political commentary with keen insights and considerable wit to the Op-Ed page of The New York Times. From 2001 to 2007 she was editorial page editor of the paper, the first woman to have held that position. Her books include America’s Women: 400 Years of Dolls, Drudges, Helpmates and Heroines; Scorpion Tongues: Gossip, Celebrity and American Politics; When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present; and As Texas Goes…: How the Lone Star State Hijacked the American Agenda. Her latest book is No Stopping Us Now: A History of Older Women in America. Lauren Schiller is the creator and host of Inflection Point, a nationally syndicated weekly public radio show and podcast about how women rise up. Made possible through the generous support of The Jenerosity Foundation.

Sergio Novoa began doing stand up in 2018. After his first open mic, he knew instantly that comedy was the next chapter in his life. Sergio has an edgy comedic storytelling style guaranteed to make you laugh. He has performed all over the western U.S. He has performed at some of the top comedy clubs: Punch Line SF, Cobb’s Comedy Club, Rooster T Feathers, Tommy T’s Comedy Club, the Sacramento Comedy Spot. A semi-finalist at the Rooster T Feathers New Talent Comedy Competition. Sergio noticed a lack of diversity in the SF comedy scene, so he decided to produce his own shows. He wants the lineups to reflect his friends. He has produced over 25 shows around the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to producing shows, Sergio launched a storytelling podcast, My Limited View. Sergio believes sharing your story is not only helpful to the person telling the story, but also helpful to anyone listening. Sergio believes in sharing every-day people’s stories. There is inspiration all around us. Sergio left Nicaragua in the 1980s, arrived in Los Angeles, then moved to San Francisco when he was 14 and has been here since. A local boot-camp and cycling instructor and small business owner (healthy foods, cold press juices and green smoothies), Sergio is focused and determined on becoming a great stand up comic. A proud San Franciscan, business owner and fitness instructor by day, and stand up comic by night. Sergio is energetic and is constantly smiling. His edgy comedic style will shock you and make you laugh at the same time. No topic is too taboo for this rabble rouser. If it makes you squirm in your seat, he’s going to talk about it.

Some performances are meant to provoke, to inspire deep reflection — and some, like the delightful Mark Twain’s River of Song, are solely devoted to the idea of bringing people together for a spirit-lifting couple of hours. You know what this show is? A long sip of lemonade for the soul. Drink up and be merry.

A.C.T.‘s exciting new artistic director, Pam MacKinnon, took home a 2013 Tony for her directing work on Who’ s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and won an Obie for Clybourne Park — so she’s got a pretty good handle on great American drama. Now making her Strand Theater debut, she’ll guide Testmatch, an exciting new play, to the stage in San Francisco.

The spirits of some of San Francisco’s long lost speakeasies have risen from the crypt, and have taken asylum aboard The San Francisco Belle. On Oct 26th, we’re hosting a monsters shindig at sea aboard one of the finest vessels to sail in San Francisco. Brace yourselves for a night excitements, giggly refreshments, dancing, and a true sight for sore eyes, San Francisco’s glorious skyline. Now hurry along and order your tickets already because we’re putting on The Ritz aboard The San Francisco Belle. Step aboard and party like it’s 1929. Access to all four decks of The San Francisco Belle. Dance away to the musical stylings of multiple live DJs. Enjoy a cash bar.

On this walking tour, you’ll learn about Tiburon’s history as a blue-collar, rough and tumble railroad town from 1884 until 1967. You’ll learn about the major events and historic figures of this time, including: The Donahue brothers, who brought the industrial revolution to California by way of Tiburon, the fires that virtually destroyed the town three times and how the town dealt with Prohibition, how Al Capone figures (twice!) in Tiburon’s history. Then you’ll learn about more modern history, including some of the Tiburon Peninsula’s notable residents, the decline of the railroad and Tiburon’s transformation into a suburban community and tourist destination. Find out how the dedication of two families helped maintain Main Street’s early 1900s character, and how conservationists fought hard to maintain the area’s physical beauty and small-town character. Learn about local landmarks like The Railroad and Ferry Depot Museum and its working model of the 1909 Tiburon rail yard, The Arks and the creation of Ark Row.

On this 1½ – 2 hour walking tour, you’ll learn about Tiburon’s history before the arrival of the railroad in 1884. You’ll also learn about the lives of the indigenous people, the Coast Miwok, their first encounters with Europeans, and how they were treated by the Spaniards and later the Americans. We’ll talk about the early Spanish explorers in the 1500s and why it took them another 200 years before Juan de Ayala entered the Golden Gate into San Francisco Bay. You’ll learn about The Tiburon Peninsula’s first European settlers, John Reed and his descendants, and what life was like before the railroad. We’ll visit Lyford’s Stone Tower, the entrance to Dr. Benjamin Lyford’s Hygeia, a vision of Tiburon as the world’s finest health resort and residential community. You’ll also learn about the history of Angel Island, called by some “The Ellis Island of the West,” and how it was saved from commercial development. And you’ll learn about the history of the City of Belvedere, which began in the 1890s as the weekend and summer home of the wealthiest San Franciscans.

Space is a canvas on which we write our stories, paint our dreams, and build our realities. Space is a province of the known… and the unknown. As the film camera captured the transformation of the modern world, so, too, do emerging digital media point their lenses toward the future. Through art, as we architect space, we envision the future.

Following a sold-out engagement in 2017, Caissie Levy — star of Broadway and the West End — will return to Feinstein’s at the Nikko with her brand-new solo. In this intimate evening, Caissie will share songs and stories from throughout her celebrated career, including highlights from Wicked, Ghost, Hair, Les Misérables, Rent, as well as a few surprises! Currently starring in her sixth Broadway show, originating the role of ‘Elsa’ in Disney’s blockbuster hit, Frozen, Caissie re-created the iconic role of ‘Fantine’ in the 2014 revival of Les Misérables on Broadway, and is known to New York and London audiences for originating the roles of ‘Molly’ in Ghost, and ‘Sheila’ in the Tony Award-winning revival of Hair. Ms. Levy’s other Broadway credits include ‘Elphaba’ in the Broadway and Los Angeles production of Wicked, ‘Penny’ in the Broadway, 1st National Tour, and Toronto companies of Hairspray and ‘Maureen’ in the national tour of Rent.

Catch plenty of high-energy characters, fast-paced scenes and personal absurdities with the comedy stylings of RagTag Improv. Whether it’s an entire play invented from scratch using audience suggestions, a series of scenes using every genre imaginable, or some off-the-cuff musical performance, the unpredictability only makes the jokes land harder. Bring friends and settle in for a night of laughs at Stage Werx as the talented cast of improvisers draw on San Francisco’s brand of energy to deliver unscripted and unexpected comedy — always different, but reliably hilarious.

In a career spanning over 50 years, Engelbert Humperdinck has generated sales in excess of 140 million records, including 64 gold albums and 35 platinum, four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and Leicester Walk of Fame. He has performed for the Queen four times, several presidents and many heads of state. He has recorded everything from the most romantic ballads to movie theme songs, disco, rock, and even gospel. His unique voice has charmed millions of fans around the globe. However, it’s not just the voice, but the man himself, with his endearing sense of humor and self-deprecating jokes. See this legend live at City National Civic in San Jose.

The off-the-cuff comedy specialists at Fremont’s Made Up Theatre celebrate the season with a special improv salute to Halloween, featuring two scary-funny shows in one. The first half features spooky improv games inspired by audience suggestions. Some folks in the crowd might even get asked to participate in the Halloween fun. The second half features the Wheel of Scary Genres and showcases the players’ long-form skills as they make up an improvised movie on the spot. Will it be a teen slasher? A ghost story? A psychological thriller? There’s only one way to find out.

Now in its fifth year, Ray of Light’s smash Halloween event returns in a newly imagined interpretation that brings new sets, new choreography and new direction — but the same madness of Transexual Transylvania. With San Francisco icon D’arcy Drollinger returning to the lab as Frank-N-Furter, Richard O’Brien’s cult classic will have you shivering in antici… this Halloween.

Nothing says fall like college football, and the Stanford Cardinal is back for another season of Pac-12 play at one of college football’s most scenic venues. You won’t want to miss a single hard-hitting play as the Cardinal battle conference foes and longtime rivals. So throw on your Cardinal red, grab some friends and come out to Stanford Stadium to be a part of the roaring crowd!