13 Things to Do in San Francisco This Week · November 5–8, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Fall SF International Tea Festival

A two-day tea festival at the Ferry Building celebrating teas from around the world.

Saturday, November 14 – Sunday, November 15, 2026 11am - 5pm · Ferry Building

Asian Art Museum's Annual Holiday Artisan Market

The Asian Art Museum's annual holiday market returns with goods from local makers.

Saturday, November 14 – Monday, November 16, 2026 · Asian Art Museum

The Mountain Goats: SIX (6) Show Residency

A six-night Mountain Goats run at The Fillmore, with each night carrying its own theme, from openers and Alpha to Stump the Band and Closers.

Sunday, November 15 – Saturday, November 21, 2026 · The Fillmore

Music & Nightlife

Armin van Buuren at Club Darc

Dance music heavyweight Armin van Buuren headlines Club Darc, one of the weekend's biggest nightlife picks.

Saturday, November 7, 2026

The Damned – Final Damnation 50

British punk pioneers The Damned bring their Final Damnation 50 show to The Fillmore.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · The Fillmore

Roast Battle Bay Area

A live roast battle night at Cobb's Comedy Club in North Beach.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 7:30PM · Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Avenue

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra's Handel's The Power of Music & Baroque Brilliance

A festive holiday-season baroque program from Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, with a second performance on December 4.

Friday, November 13, 2026 7:30pm · SF Civic Center

Family-Friendly

Zoo Lights at the SF Zoo

A holiday light display at the SF Zoo running through early January.

Friday, November 6, 2026 – Sunday, January 3, 2027 · SF Zoo

Date Night

Mahjong & Martinis at The Jay

An evening of mahjong and martinis at The Jay Hotel, a social night to play a round with someone new.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm · The Jay Hotel

Free Events

Waterfront Walkabout | The Holiday Season Finale

A free SF art stroll at the Ferry Building marking the holiday season finale.

Thursday, November 19, 2026 5pm - 8pm · Ferry Building

Arts & Culture

Performing Arts Showcase

A celebration bringing together some of downtown's most exciting performing arts organizations for one evening.

Friday, November 13, 2026 5-8pm · SF Civic Center

Amir K

Stand-up comedy from Amir K at Cobb's Comedy Club.

Friday, November 13, 2026 7:00PM · Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Avenue

Outdoors & Active

LIFT & FLEX Breast Cancer Fundraiser

An annual PowerPlaySF fundraiser with high-energy strength and conditioning sessions using barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells.

Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7, 2026 Fri Nov 6: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM; Sat Nov 7: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM and 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM · PowerPlaySF, 1235 4th Street