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Upcoming events · October 12 – October 31, 2026
Hello, San Francisco! Your October 12–31 guide brings together hands-on science, literary afternoons, Warriors basketball, outdoor movement, and community activities across the city. Explore Tech, Arts, Sports, Civics, and Wellness, meet the local spotlights, and take a fresh look at AI Ethics. Times are San Francisco local time (PDT). Check organizer pages for current tickets, registration, age limits, and any changes before heading out.
Reading list / Bay Area
AI Ethics
San Francisco builds a lot of the technology the rest of the world uses. These reads help keep the conversation grounded: use AI to find your way to the room, then put the phone down and talk to people.
- 01AI Index Report 2026 / Stanford HAI
Annual data on AI research, investment, policy and public opinion.
- 02Research Library / Data & Society
Reports and essays on the social effects of data-centric technology.
- 03
- 04The Worlds I See / Book by Fei-Fei Li
A memoir from one of the researchers behind modern computer vision.
Upcoming events
Business spotlight
City Lights Booksellers & Publishers
at 261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
An independent literary meeting place founded in 1953, with poetry, fiction, translations, politics, and books from small publishers. Visit its North Beach bookstore or explore the official events calendar. Editorial spotlight, not a paid endorsement.
Venue page for 261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133Official source for City Lights Booksellers & Publishers
Community spotlight
San Francisco–Marin Food Bank
Help a local nonprofit working to end hunger in San Francisco and Marin. Explore warehouse, neighborhood distribution, or home-delivery volunteering through its official portal. Choose and confirm an available shift directly with the Food Bank; no placement is guaranteed.
Sports
Warriors vs. Grizzlies
Friday, Oct 23, 2026, 7:00 PM PDT at Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158
Golden State hosts Memphis at Chase Center. Game starts at 7 p.m.; doors open at 5:30 p.m. Check the official page for tickets and arena policies.
Event details for Warriors vs. GrizzliesVenue page for Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158Official source for Warriors vs. Grizzlies
Arts
Awesöme Orchestra at the Exploratorium
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT at Exploratorium, Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
Watch a concert come together as musicians rehearse and perform music from KPop Demon Hunters and selections by Oscar Navarro. Check museum admission and access details.
Event details for Awesöme Orchestra at the ExploratoriumVenue page for Exploratorium, Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94111Official source for Awesöme Orchestra at the Exploratorium
Arts
We All Journey
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT at Exploratorium, Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
Explore Monarch butterfly migration, paint a butterfly, and see a colorful Día de Muertos altar. Check museum admission and access details.
Event details for We All JourneyVenue page for Exploratorium, Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94111Official source for We All Journey
Wellness
DSE Halloween Sunset Dunes 5K & Kids' Run
Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT at Great Highway and Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA
Run north along the Great Highway from Taraval and return. Adult 5K starts at 9 a.m.; the kids' run follows its finish. Check-in begins 45 minutes before the start; confirm course and registration with DSE.
Event details for DSE Halloween Sunset Dunes 5K & Kids' RunVenue page for Great Highway and Taraval Street, San Francisco, CAOfficial source for DSE Halloween Sunset Dunes 5K & Kids' Run
Wellness
Free Yoga in the Park
Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT at Outpost Meadow, 609 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94129
A free outdoor yoga and mindfulness class for all experience levels. Advance registration required; limited to 50 participants. Bring a mat and arrive 15 minutes early. Registered guests receive weather/location updates.
Event details for Free Yoga in the ParkVenue page for Outpost Meadow, 609 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94129Official source for Free Yoga in the Park
Arts
Doja Cat with special guest Latto
Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, 7:30 PM PDT at Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158
The Tour Ma Vie World Tour comes to Chase Center. Ticketed concert; confirm availability and entry policies with the venue.
Event details for Doja Cat with special guest LattoVenue page for Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158Official source for Doja Cat with special guest Latto
Civics
Park Ranger Campfire Talks
Monday, Oct 26, 2026, 3:00 PM PDT at Presidio Tunnel Tops Campfire Circle, near 210 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94129
Gather for a free, 30-minute National Park Service ranger talk about the Presidio's people and history. All ages welcome; enjoy the park before or after the talk.
Event details for Park Ranger Campfire TalksVenue page for Presidio Tunnel Tops Campfire Circle, near 210 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94129Official source for Park Ranger Campfire Talks
Tech
The Art of Tinkering Workshop
Tuesday, Oct 27 – Thursday, Oct 29, 2026 at Exploratorium, Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
A three-day professional development workshop on hands-on making, facilitation, and science/technology learning. Designed for educators; check organizer registration, cost, and daily session times.
Event details for The Art of Tinkering WorkshopVenue page for Exploratorium, Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94111Official source for The Art of Tinkering Workshop
Arts
Phoebe Bridgers
Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026, 7:30 PM PDT at Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158
An individually dated Chase Center performance. Check the official page for tickets and entry policies.
Event details for Phoebe BridgersVenue page for Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158Official source for Phoebe Bridgers
Tech
Agentic Infrastructure Stack Summit
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT at Terra Gallery & Event Venue, 511 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94105
VentureBeat convenes enterprise leaders to discuss inference economics, agent memory, orchestration, and production AI infrastructure. Application-only: Director-level and above at companies with 1,000+ employees or $100M+ revenue.
Event details for Agentic Infrastructure Stack SummitVenue page for Terra Gallery & Event Venue, 511 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94105Official source for Agentic Infrastructure Stack Summit
Arts
Phoebe Bridgers
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026, 7:30 PM PDT at Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158
An individually dated Chase Center performance. Check the official page for tickets and entry policies.
Event details for Phoebe BridgersVenue page for Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158Official source for Phoebe Bridgers
Civics
Park Ranger Campfire Talks
Saturday, Oct 31, 2026, 3:00 PM PDT at Presidio Tunnel Tops Campfire Circle, near 210 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94129
Gather for a free, 30-minute National Park Service ranger talk about the Presidio's people and history. All ages welcome; enjoy the park before or after the talk.
Event details for Park Ranger Campfire TalksVenue page for Presidio Tunnel Tops Campfire Circle, near 210 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94129Official source for Park Ranger Campfire Talks
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