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The Ember List · San Francisco, CA
Things to do in San Francisco, CA
We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources to pick the 31 best things to do in San Francisco, CA between September 30 and October 6. Updated daily.
Highlights for September 29 – October 5
Drop-In: Teen Spike & Social (MINNIE & LOVIE WARD REC CENTER)
An open‑gym session with fast‑paced games and social activities for teens. Tuesday, September 29, 6 PM–12 AM. Ages 13–18
Michael Moritz – Life in Seven Songs: Live (JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA)
A live taping with investor Michael Moritz discussing the music, memories, and life experiences behind his memoir. Tuesday, September 29, 7 PM–8:30 PM. Free.
Celebration: ART/WORK 3: Art Created by SFPL Staff Opening Reception (Main, San Francisco Public Library)
Thursday, October 1, 12 AM. Free. Adults only
Full Workshop: The Opera In You—Write Your Story (Potrero, San Francisco Public Library)
Thursday, October 1, 12 AM. Free. Adults
The Nexus Party: The Official Party of SF/Bay Area Black Art Week (The Forum, YBCA)
A celebration featuring artists, cultural leaders, and art lovers across the Bay Area. Thursday, October 1, 8 PM–11:30 PM. $25.
Farallon Islands Whale Watching Expedition (San Francisco, CA (Farallon Islands))
A naturalist‑led 8‑hour whale watching expedition departing from San Francisco under the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands. Friday, October 2 – Sunday, October 4, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. $320/person. Ages: adults, teens
MoAD & Yerba Buena Gardens Festival present African Arts Festival (Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission Street between 3rd & 4th Streets, SF)
Saturday, October 3, 11 AM–4 PM.
Itamar Srulovich & Sarit Packer with Samin Nosrat – Honey & Co. Daily (JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA)
A conversation about food, hospitality, and community building around the table. Monday, October 5, 7 PM–8:30 PM. Free.
Our best picks: things to do in San Francisco, CA — September 30 – October 6
Michael Moritz in conversation with Manny Yekutiel Wednesday, September 30, 2026 7:30pm Pacific Time KQED Broadcast: 10/25/2026, 10/27/2026, 10/28/2026 Venue: Sydney Goldstein Theater Tickets Michael Moritz was born in Cardiff, Wales in 1954. One of the most successful investors of his generation, he is a former TIME j…
Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday, September 30 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm for Singer/Songwriter Wednesday.
tobi lou is a genre-bending rap artist with a knack for blending deeper lyricism into light beats, putting his own spin on what emotional artistry looks like. ARTIST PRESALE: Tuesday, June 23rd at 10AM ONSALE: Friday, June 26th at 10AM Cafe Du Nord's Preferred Viewing Available, General Admission Not Included For any e…
THURSDAY
1
OCTOBER
Co‑presented by MoAD & YBCA. Join artists, cultural leaders, and art lovers from across the Bay Area for an unforgettable celebration.
FRIDAY
2
OCTOBER
8-hour naturalist-led whale watching expedition from San Francisco under the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands. Expert naturalist on board. $320/person.
SATURDAY
3
OCTOBER
8-hour naturalist-led whale watching expedition from San Francisco under the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands. Expert naturalist on board. $320/person.
SUNDAY
4
OCTOBER
8-hour naturalist-led whale watching expedition from San Francisco under the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands. Expert naturalist on board. $320/person.
MONDAY
5
OCTOBER
Join us for a nine-session writing workshop brought to you by 826 Valencia. In this workshop, a group of writers aged 13–18, gather to spend a semester honing their craft. With support from their peers and tutors, students will learn new writing techniques, practice literary analysis, and workshop a single piece to be…
Join a heartfelt conversation about food, hospitality, and how the simple act of gathering around the table helps us build community and feel at home with each other.
Mountain Grass Unit is known for high-energy live shows, adventurous musicianship, and the rare chemistry that comes from years of playing together. Rhe band brings a forward-looking spirit to bluegrass tradition, blending instrumental firepower, improvisation, jamgrass energy, and song-driven roots music into a sound…
TUESDAY
6
OCTOBER
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