Halloween. Día de los Muertos. Diwali. This week is packed with celebrations.
Find countless thrills at the haunted San Francisco Mint or a screening of Psycho with a live performance of the SF Symphony. In the mood for treats? We've got those too.
Have a spooky one!
Take Lord Stanley’s new menu du jour for a spin. Chef de cuisine Nathan Matkowsky’s six-course tasting menu is served for a sweet $60—or you can up the ante with a luxe 10-course option; daily. // Lord Stanley, 2065 Polk St. (Nob Hill); reservations at exploretock.com
Say cheers to Philipponnat Champagnes with a pop-up at Tasting House. Enjoy a tasting flight of five varieties and meet namesake Francois Philipponnat; Monday, 5pm to 6:30pm. // Tasting House, 368 Village Ln. (Los Gatos); reservations at tastinghouse.com
Thank you to our partners at Tasting House.
Make a date with Witches & Beasts. 7x7's Halloween benefit for SF's senior dog rescue Muttville promises all the old pup cuddles you can handle, plus aura and tarot readings, and magical N/A elixirs provided by Ocean Beach Cafe; 4pm to 7pm Tuesday. // 7x7 Social Club, 524 Washington St. (Jackson Square); tickets at tickettailor.com.
Kick off Diwali with a vibrant six-course Indian feast from executive chef Thomas George in honor of the festival of lights; Tuesday through Sunday, 5pm to 10pm. // Bombay Brasserie, 340 Stockton St. (Union Square); reservations at opentable.com
Throwback to some Goosebumps. Relive your days of the paperback thriller with a themed night of storytelling from The Moth; Tuesday at 7:30pm. // Public Works, 161 Erie St. (Mission) ; tickets at events.blackthorn.io
Talk climate before the election. Local CalMatters journalist Alejandro Lazo will speak about the California environmental issues on the ballot this year; Tuesday, 5:30pm to 6:30pm. // San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin St. (Civic Center); details at sfpl.org
Visit the Black Lagoon, a quirky Halloween pop-up bar, for spooky themed drinks and seasonal vibes; through Thursday. // Kona's Street Market, 32 3rd St. (SoMa); details at blacklagoonpopup.com
Gothify your next meal. Ahead of Halloween, Saluhall is delivering a black and red menu. Think black sesame–crusted crackers with glazed beetroot, squid ink pasta with spicy 'nduja sausage and sweet cherry tomatoes, and more on-theme delights for dessert. // Saluhall, 945 Market St. (SoMa); tickets at saluhallmarket.com
Go deep at Kadist’s new collaborative exhibit. In partnership with Houston’s Blaffer Art Museum, Makeshift Memorials, Small Revolutions examines the post-pandemic impacts on time, ritual, memory and community, with more than 50 artworks from dozens of fresh faces; Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 5pm. // Kadist, 3295 20th St. (Mission); details at kadist.org
Don your favorite autumnal plaid and enjoy your last chance for pumpkin patch pics before the season ends; through Thursday. // Clancy's Pumpkins, 1620 7th Ave.(Inner Sunset) and 2101 Sloat Blvd. (Lake Merced); details at clancystrees.com
Get Psyched! It’s time for Psyched! Radio’s annual fest, featuring Y La Bamba, L.A. Witch, The Black Lips, and more with 16 shows across 10 historic San Francisco venues; Thursday through Monday. // Details and tickets psychedradiosf.com
Raise the roof for an eight-course Nikkei-style Phantom Feast, along with special performances and a DJ, to kick off Día de los Muertos; Thursday through Sunday. // Chotto Matte, 50 O'Farrell St. (Union Square); chotto-matte.com
Make it a cocktail hour for Halloween. Head to Terrene’s patio for a spirited celebration in partnership with Hendrick's Gin. Expect drinks, tastings, and spooky tunes. Costumes are encouraged; Thursday, 5pm to 9pm. // Terrene at 1 Hotel, 8 Mission St. (Embarcadero); details at 1hotels.com
Take the party downtown with Nightmare on Front Street. The free block party will have themed cocktails, live music, spooky activities, and costumes galore; Thursday, 2pm to 10pm. //245 Front St. (FiDi); details at eventbrite.com
See what lurks after dark at Fright Nightlife, a spooky evening with drag performances by Oaklash, a mystic market by OK Marketplace, creepy costumes, and plenty of candy; Thursday, 6pm. // California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr. (Golden Gate Park); tickets at calacademy.org
Catch a classic Halloween thriller, Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, with live accompaniment from the SF Symphony; Thursday at 7:30pm. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets atsfsymphony.org (Psst: 7x7 Social Club members get 25 percent off.)
Hold your breath for thrills and chills at Terror Vault. “Fatal Abduction” delivers otherworldly scares. Follow up with drinks at the pop-up Fang Bang bar; through Sunday. // The San Francisco Mint, 88 5th St. (SoMa); tickets at terrorvault.com
Continue the Día de Los Muertos celebration with fanfare at Colibri. Enjoyauthentic Mexican cuisine, festive decor, and face painting to get in the spirit; Friday through Sunday. // Colibri Mexican Bistro, 50 Moraga Ave. (Presidio); reservations at resy.com
Say it three times. Catch Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice on the mega screen during movie night at Oracle Park; Friday, 7:15pm. // 24 Willie Mays Plaza (Mission Bay); tickets at mlb.com
Settle in for a weekend of French films. SF French Cinema Days are back with five films and visits from high-profile guests like Marion Cotillard; Friday through Sunday. // Vogue Theater, 3290 Sacramento St. (Presidio Heights); tickets at eventbrite.com
Head out for a weekend adventure. Bohemian Highway Travel Co. will take you off the beaten path to new Wine Country experiences with local guides. If you’re in 7x7 Social Club, your pickup from SF is half-price. // Details and booking at bohohwy.com
Get ready for some pickleball. A fall tournament and festival from the SF Social Club and Volo Sports promises light competition and seasonal treats; Sunday, 1pm to 5pm. // Bay Club Gateway, 370 Drumm St. (Embarcadero); tickets at eventbrite.com
Try a Diwali menu at the Marina’s newest Indian restaurant. Chef Pujan Sarkar’s five-course meal features inventive options like tiger shrimp koliwada with caviar and masala jackfruit bomb canapés; Sunday at 5pm. // Tiya, 3213 Scott St. (Marina); reservations at exploretock.com
Belly up for the next round of Whiskies of the World, where you cantaste more than 150 bourbons, Scotches, ryes, and other spirits from all over the globe with light gourmet bites. Take home new knowledge and your own nosing glass; Saturday, November 9. // The Rainier Club (Seattle); tickets at whiskiesoftheworld.com
Thank you to our partners at Whiskies of the World.
