12 Things to Do in San Francisco This Week · September 17–20, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

SF Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival

San Francisco's beloved free Autumn Moon Festival takes over Grant Avenue for two days with lion dancers, martial arts, K-pop contests, live music, a dumpling-eating contest, mooncakes, and 200+ arts, crafts, and food booths.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 11:00 AM · Grant Avenue, Chinatown, San Francisco

Jazz on the Bay Festival

A free jazz festival on Treasure Island featuring live performances with sweeping bay views.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 · Treasure Island, San Francisco

Haight Ashbury Street Fair

The iconic Haight Ashbury Street Fair returns with local vendors, live music, and community spirit on one of SF's most legendary blocks.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 · Haight Street, San Francisco

Music & Nightlife

Ian Bagg

Stand-up comedian Ian Bagg performs a night of comedy at Cobb's Comedy Club.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:30 PM · Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco

JACK WHITE LIVE 2026

Jack White brings his 2026 live tour to the legendary Fillmore for one night only.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco

Free Events

Waterfront Walkabout – Free SF Art Stroll

Explore public art along the San Francisco waterfront on this free self-guided art stroll starting at the Ferry Building.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 5:00 PM · Ferry Building, San Francisco

Muni Heritage Weekend

Ride historic San Francisco streetcars and buses for free during this annual celebration of Muni's storied transit history.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · San Francisco

Food & Drink

A Night with Clos Saron

An intimate winemaker dinner at Verjus featuring the wines of small-production Sierra Foothills producer Clos Saron.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 6:30 PM · Verjus, San Francisco

Arts & Culture

Little Shop of Horrors

New Conservatory Theatre Center presents the beloved musical Little Shop of Horrors, running through October 18.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 8:00 PM · New Conservatory Theatre Center, 25 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco

Thirst Draft: Write Drunk, Edit Never

A participatory writing and open-mic event where everyone gets the same prompt at the door — write alone or collaborate, then share your piece on stage.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 6:00 PM · San Francisco

Family-Friendly

Sky Rink at SVN West

Skate among the skyscrapers at the Sky Rink at SVN West, a unique rooftop ice skating experience running through September 20.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · SVN West, San Francisco

Date Night

Asian Art Museum's Mahjong and Mocktails Thursdays

The Asian Art Museum hosts weekly Mahjong and Mocktails evenings — a playful combination of friendly competition, community, and no-alcohol drinks.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 5:00 PM · Asian Art Museum, Civic Center, San Francisco