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Week of October 12, 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.
Events this week
Civics
Park Ranger Campfire Talks
Monday, Oct 12, 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
After Dark: Speak Easy
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026, 6:00 PM PDT at Exploratorium, Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
Explore the science of communication and perception with interactive exhibits, conversations, games, and an improv workshop. Adults 18+; paid admission. Organizer registration is separate from platform interest.
Event details for After Dark: Speak EasyVenue page for Exploratorium, Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94111Official source for After Dark: Speak Easy
Arts
NightLife: October 15
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026, 6:00 PM PDT at California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118
Explore the aquarium, rainforest, and science museum after dark, with conversation and creativity. Ages 21+; $26 admission, planetarium passes sold separately.
Event details for NightLife: October 15Venue page for California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118Official source for NightLife: October 15
Arts
Young Miko
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026, 8:00 PM PDT at Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158
Catch Young Miko at Chase Center. Ticketed live music; check the venue's official event page for entry policies.
Event details for Young MikoVenue page for Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158Official source for Young Miko
Sports
Warriors vs. Trail Blazers — Preseason
Friday, Oct 16, 2026, 7:00 PM PDT at Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158
Golden State hosts Portland in a preseason game. 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. Trail Blazers — PreseasonVenue page for Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158Official source for Warriors vs. Trail Blazers — Preseason
Arts
ZYZZYVA Movie Matinee with Ingrid Rojas Contreras and Andrew Sean Greer
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026, 12:30 PM PDT at Roxie Theater, 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Litquake presents a special screening of Fellini's Amarcord, selected by Andrew Sean Greer and presented by Ingrid Rojas Contreras. Reserve a place through the Roxie; check its event page for ticket details.
Event details for ZYZZYVA Movie Matinee with Ingrid Rojas Contreras and Andrew Sean GreerVenue page for Roxie Theater, 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103Official source for ZYZZYVA Movie Matinee with Ingrid Rojas Contreras and Andrew Sean Greer
Wellness
DSE Presidio Wall 5K XC
Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT at Presidio Wall Playground, West Pacific Avenue and Spruce Street, San Francisco, CA
DSE Runners' cross-country 5K starts on the grass lawn beside Presidio Wall Playground. Check-in begins 45 minutes before the 9 a.m. start; confirm race-day course and registration with DSE.
Event details for DSE Presidio Wall 5K XCVenue page for Presidio Wall Playground, West Pacific Avenue and Spruce Street, San Francisco, CAOfficial source for DSE Presidio Wall 5K XC
Wellness
Free Yoga in the Park
Sunday, Oct 18, 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
Sports
Warriors Open Practice, Presented by Waymo
Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, 2:30 PM PDT at Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158
Watch a team practice and a Q&A with Steve Kerr and Bob Fitzgerald. $5 tickets; net proceeds benefit the Golden State Community Foundation. Doors open at 2 p.m.; program begins at 2:30 p.m.
Event details for Warriors Open Practice, Presented by WaymoVenue page for Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158Official source for Warriors Open Practice, Presented by Waymo
Civics
Park Ranger Campfire Talks
Monday, Oct 19, 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
Arts
After Dark: Death and Life / La muerte y la vida
Thursday, Oct 22, 2026, 6:00 PM PDT at Exploratorium, Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
Celebrate Día de los Muertos and explore the cultural traditions and science surrounding the circle of life. Adults 18+; tickets required.
Event details for After Dark: Death and Life / La muerte y la vidaVenue page for Exploratorium, Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94111Official source for After Dark: Death and Life / La muerte y la vida
Arts
NightLife: Día de los Muertos
Thursday, Oct 22, 2026, 6:00 PM PDT at California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118
Celebrate with art, music, tradición, and a special tribute to Claude. Ages 21+; $26 admission, planetarium passes sold separately.
Event details for NightLife: Día de los MuertosVenue page for California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118Official source for NightLife: Día de los Muertos
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
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
Arts
After Dark: Creepatorium
Thursday, Oct 29, 2026, 6:00 PM PDT at Exploratorium, Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
The Exploratorium's annual Halloween party features Gothicumbia, science-themed costumes, and hands-on exhibits. Adults 18+; tickets required.
Event details for After Dark: CreepatoriumVenue page for Exploratorium, Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94111Official source for After Dark: Creepatorium
Arts
Fright NightLife
Thursday, Oct 29, 2026, 6:00 PM PDT at California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118
Join the Academy's Halloween haunt with Peaches Christ and explore its living exhibits. Ages 21+; $26 admission, planetarium passes sold separately.
Event details for Fright NightLifeVenue page for California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118Official source for Fright NightLife
Arts
Late Night Editions: Halloween Eve
Friday, Oct 30, 2026, 6:00 PM PDT at de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118
An after-hours evening of art, DJ sets, food trucks, and art-inspired costumes at the de Young. Ages 21+; general admission $45, VIP $95. Advance reservations strongly recommended.
Event details for Late Night Editions: Halloween EveVenue page for de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118Official source for Late Night Editions: Halloween Eve
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
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.
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