11/2 Saturday
Art: Handmade Typographic Banners
With guidance from instructor Lizette Greco, transform paper, magazines, and calendars into personalized typography for signs and banners. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $39.19. SCRAP, 2150 Newcomb Avenue. For more information: https://bit.ly/4eQLfJN
11/2 Saturday
Día de los Muertos: Festival of Altars
The Marigold Project presents Dia de Los Muertos, Festival of Altars, and Ritual Poetry Circle. Bring your altar or offerings: flowers, photographs, and favorite objects to honor loved ones; votive candles should be encased in glass. Sign up to reserve a location. Free. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Potrero Del Sol Park, 25th Street and San Bruno Avenue. For more information: https://www.dayofthedeadsf.org/
11/2 Saturday and 11/3 Sunday
Art: Renegade Craft Fair
Featuring creations by artisans from near and far. The fair is indoors and will proceed rain or shine. Free admission. Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd. For more information: https://bit.ly/renegade-fortmason
11/3 Sunday
Sport: Pickleball Festival
San Francisco Social Club and Volo Sports present a pickleball tourney and festival, featuring hot chocolate, cider, smores, and connecting with others over friendly competition. For players of all levels. 1 to 5 p.m. $17.85 to $76.54. Bay Club Gateway, 370 Drumm Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/3Ye6AYb
11/3 Sunday
Pottery: Wheel Throwing Basics
Suitable for beginners and seasoned potters alike, this class offers the opportunity to explore techniques and mediums, and to craft a unique pottery piece. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $96.81. SMAArt Studio 24th Street, 3135 24th Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/4eW0nWl
11/4 Monday through 11/24 Sunday
Theater: PlayGround’s Innovators Showcase
The sixth annual Innovators Showcase is a three-week festival of new works by the 2024 Innovator Incubator cohort, consisting of innovative theatre companies and productions, especially associated with historically marginalized or excluded communities. The annual showcase brings work from these trailblazing companies to the living stage with two to three workshop performances at Potrero Stage, all of which and can be viewed via simulcast and on-demand. Free. Potrero Stage, 1695 18th Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/4eTYpWg
11/5 Tuesday and 11/12 Tuesday
Astronomy: Taurids Meteor Shower Peaks
Every year from September to November, the Earth passes through a broad stream of debris left by Comet Encke. The comet’s dust hits the Earth’s atmosphere at 65,000 miles per hour and burns up, creating the Taurid meteor shower, a long-lasting cascade comprising two separate events: the North and South Taurids, which combine to provide a sprinkling of meteors throughout October and November. This year the South Taurid shower will occur until November 20, 2024, with an expected peak on November 5 around midnight. The North Taurids are active until December 2, with an anticipated November 12 peak. The November 5 South Taurid meteor shower is expected to be a better show than the North Taurids due to the waxing crescent moon; three days before a full moon, which’ll interfere will meteor shower viewing on November 12. About 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. For more information: https://bit.ly/3zLmHmA
11/7 Thursday
Craft: Paper Maché Fruits
Paper maché is a simple craft that starts with cardboard and tinfoil to create a form, dipping newspaper strips into a gooey solution and smoothing them over the form. Guided by instructor Jennie Lennick, founder of Jenny Lemons, a colorful accessories and creative lifestyle brand, learn how to make the sculpture base with upcycled materials, prepare the paper strips, mix the paste, apply it, and paint and decorate your sculpture. 6 to 8 p.m. $39.19. SCRAP, 2150 Newcomb Avenue. For more information: https://bit.ly/3TU6FO7
11/9 Saturday
Beverage: San Francisco Coffee Festival
Top specially curated roasters and exhibitors share their unique beans and flavor profiles. Live entertainment. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $31.61 to $81.55. Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Boulevard. For more information: SFCoffeeFestival.com
11/9 Saturday
Art: Introduction to Creative Painting
An introductory class suitable for beginners and continuing students. Knowledgeable instructors; all materials provided, including high quality paint, brushes, paper. No experience necessary. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In-person: $55.20; online: $45.59. The Center for Creative Exploration, 300 Chenery Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/3zN2Hjr
11/9 Saturday
Food: Fall Cider Fest
Unlimited pours of 30+ ciders featuring flavors like sweet honey-sage, agave ginger, sour blood orange, and tropical passionfruit. Food truck favorites, firepit with s’mores, live music, games, contests. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. $45 to $59. 21+ only. Pets not permitted. SPARK Social, 601 Mission Bay Boulevard North. For more information: https://bit.ly/480HgYL
11/10 Sunday
Art: Watercolor Theory
Shasta Garcia teaches methods to create essential blends: blues, greys, and greens, using a limited color palette. $92.55. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ARCH Art Supplies, 1490 17th Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/4gVYE5e
11/15 Friday
Astronomy: Last “Supermoon” of 2024
Because the sun is about 50,000 miles closer to the Earth than at its furthest point – and it’s a full or new moon – the moon will appear larger and brighter than most full moons. To be considered a supermoon, it must be within 224,851 miles of our planet, as measured from the centers of the moon and Earth. The best time to observe the supermoon is when it’s near the horizon during either moonrise or moonset, with objects in the foreground, like buildings or trees, to provide reference points for estimating the moon’s size. 4:41 p.m. to 6:43 a.m. Free. For more information: https://bit.ly/3TYHwl8
11/7 Sunday
Biking: Winterfest 2024
Connect with the bike community. Presented by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. 5 to 9 p.m. $44.52 to $268.61. SOMArts, 934 Brannan Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/4dBn94s
11/22 Friday
Historic: Mechanics’ Institute Evening Tour
The Mechanics’ Institute of San Francisco was founded in 1854 with four books and a mission to serve the vocational and social needs of mechanics, artisans, and industrialists. Today, Mechanics’ Institute is a historical landmark and membership organization boasting a general-interest library, active cultural event calendar, and world-renowned chess club. New, long-time, or prospective members will receive an orientation of the building, an overview of history and mission, and outline of current services and membership benefits. After the tour, stay for CinemaLit at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be for sale. 5 p.m. Free. For more information: https://tinyurl.com/mxy8mpew
11/23 Saturday
Music: An Afternoon of Chamber Music
An intimate concert featuring chamber music from Bay Area musicians, hosted by the San Francisco Civic Music Association. Chamber Music Concert Series or “Afternoon of Chamber Music” is held monthly from October 5, 2024 to June 14, 2025 and introduces audiences to a range of chamber ensemble musicians. 3 to 5 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/48cVO81
11/23 Saturday and 11/24 Sunday
Holiday: West Coast Craft Fair
Featuring 275+ artists and designers. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Boulevard. For more information: https://www.westcoastcraft.com/
12/7 Saturday
Community: Dogpatch Winter Market Walk
Find unique gifts, delicious treats, and festive fun at the Dogpatch Winter Market. Free event tickets available online at Eventbrite; search for Dogpatch Winter Market. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.