Photo: Courtesy of The Klipptones
Now through 10/13 Sunday
Art: SF Open Studios
ArtSpan celebrates the 50th SF Open Studios. October 5 and 6 visit Potrero Hill, Dogpatch, Mission Bay, SoMa, Bayview-Hunters Point, East Cut, and South Beach artists. For more information: https://bit.ly/3BbUntU
10/5 History: Shipyard
Artists Stacey Carter and William Rhodes share their year-long journey creating the African American Shipyard History Quilt Project. This is the closing event and last chance to view the exhibit. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Shipyard Gallery, Building 101, Hunters Point Shipyard, 451 Galvez Avenue. For more information: https://bit.ly/3ZzYtpR
10/6 Music: “Sounds of the Street”
Featuring Bay Area Hip Hop sounds from Afterthought, Ash, Top Chefs, and special guests. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. India Basin Shoreline Park, Hunters Point Boulevard and Hawes Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/3XsFQBy
10/8 Tuesday through 11/12 Tuesday
Education: “Einstein Without Tears” (via Zoom)
This nontechnical, nonmathematical introduction to awe-inspiring ideas from Albert Einstein is designed for people with little or no science background. Learn why Einstein’s theories continue to fascinate scientists and science fiction fans. A concise overview of Einstein’s ideas, and the way that science, especially astronomy, has confirmed his theories. Study such weird notions as why there’s no universal “now,” how space can warp, realistic time travel, how giant black holes form in space, and the existence of gravity waves. Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Six meeting dates, $125; a $55 annual membership is required to participate in this six-week course. For more information about the course: https://tinyurl.com/4f39wbns. For more information about membership: https://olli.sfsu.edu/membership
10/13 Community: Dogpatch Meet ‘n Clean
Meet your neighbors and help make our neighborhood sparkle! Lunch and cleaning supplies provided; registration required. 12 to 1:30 p.m. Progress Park, Indiana Street, between 23rd and 25th streets. For more information and to register: https://bit.ly/4evegui
10/13 Fashion: Pickwick Vintage Show
Vintage clothing, jewelry, and accessories from 40+ local vendors. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. San Francisco Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building. For more information: https://bit.ly/3XW5oZq
10/19 Community: 49th Annual Potrero Hill R&B Festival
Celebrating local artists, musicians, and Potrero Hill history. The festival benefits the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, a multi-purpose, multi-generation community facility operating for more than a century. The main stage features Prince tribute band, The Purple Ones; Josh Klipp & The Klipptones, a lively jazz and swing band; Tia Carroll, blues and soul singer. Enjoy the children’s fun fair, featuring mechanical rides, petting zoo, bouncy house and slide, street train, and talent show at the Youth Stage. Food vendors include Goat Hill Pizza, Gumbo Social, The Good Life Grocery – celebrating its 50th anniversary – and more. The beer and wine garden will be open to those 21 and over. 20th Street, between Wisconsin and Missouri streets. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information: https://potrerofestival.com/
10/19 Saturday and 10/20 Sunday
Art: Screen Printing Class
Learn to screen print your own two-color art on paper with instructor Christine Innes. All levels welcome. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $170. Graphic Arts Workshop, 2565 Third Street. For more information or to register, email ChristineInnes22@gmail.com
10/19 Saturday and 10/20 Sunday
Art: Shipyard Open Studios
Celebrating four decades of artistic innovation. Engage with 100+ artists and their work. Enjoy live entertainment, food and beer garden, and more. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day; Friday preview events to-be-announced. Free admission. Main location: 451 Galvez Avenue; satellite location: 1 Rankin Street. For more information: www.shipyardartists.com
10/19 Saturday through 12/14 Saturday
Art: All This Soft Wild Buzzing
The California College of the Arts Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts debuts its inaugural exhibition in a new gallery space on CCA’s expanded campus. All This Soft Wild Buzzing explores the relationship between artists and the natural landscape through the lens of collaboration, listening, and reciprocity. Admission is free. CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts, 145 Hooper Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/3XtiDz8
10/20 Art: SFMOMA Free Community Day and Opening of Get in the Game
Combined with a wide range of immersive activities and performances inspired by the latest San Francisco Museum of Modern Art exhibition:
Get in the Game, with 150 objects exploring the powerful — and sometimes contentious — place of athletics in our communities. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. SFMOMA 151 Third Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/4diVAwR
10/20 Community: 5K “Run to the Arts”
A fun run followed by an art tour celebrating creativity, music, and sports. 8:30 to 10 a.m. $0 to $40. Race begins at Yerba Buena Gardens, 750 Howard Street. For more information and to register: https://bit.ly/3MUFAq3
10/20 Community: Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Photo Tour
Guided tour of the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard. U.S. Navy team members will share information about ongoing environmental cleanup efforts. Two tours available: starting at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. These are seated bus tours with no convenience stops. For more information and reservation: https://bit.ly/3TCUvJa
10/26 Community: The Park Market at Crane Cove Park
Local makers, food and drinks, live music, free paddleboarding lessons from Dogpatch Paddle, free health and wellness classes by Bayview Hunters Point YMCA, the “Garage Sale Extravaganza” offering a flea market; advance application required. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. Crane Cove Park, 18th and Illinois streets. For more information: https://bit.ly/47cqyWd
10/26 Community: Portola Neighborhood Garage Sale
Buy and sell pre-loved goods at the third annual Portola Neighborhood Garage Sale. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. For more information: https://bit.ly/3XURQgJ
10/26 Halloween: Thrill-O-Ween at Thrive City
A spooktacular afternoon of safe Halloween fun, Thrive City will be filled with themed activities for all ages including a screening of Despicable Me 4. Stay alert because you never know who or what may pop out! Best dressed wins costume contest! For more information and to RSVP: https://bit.ly/4essEUJ
10/26 Art: 42nd Annual Sandcastle Classic
Leap Arts in Education takes over Ocean Beach to host Northern California’s largest sandcastle contest. Team competition, food trucks, and live music. View dozens of jaw-dropping, supersized sand sculptures. This year’s theme: “Out of This World”; teams will include UFO’s, aliens, and cosmic, otherworldly elements in their sandcastle designs. 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free. Ocean Beach, Balboa Street and Great Highway. Rain or shine. For more information: https://bit.ly/3zj2apl