12 Things to Do in San Francisco This Week · September 24–27, 2026

Music & Nightlife

SF Symphony Opening Gala ft. Hilary Hahn

The San Francisco Symphony kicks off its 2026-27 season with a gala performance featuring acclaimed violinist Hilary Hahn.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · SF Symphony / Davies Symphony Hall

Sleep: North America 2026

Legendary stoner-doom metal band Sleep brings their thunderous North America 2026 tour to The Fillmore.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · The Fillmore, San Francisco

Food & Drink

Castro Wine Walk – Fall Edition

Stroll through the Castro neighborhood sipping wines from local and regional producers at this seasonal wine walk.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Castro District, San Francisco

Arts & Culture

Joanne McNally: Pinotphile

Irish comedian Joanne McNally brings her wine-obsessed stand-up show Pinotphile to Cobb's Comedy Club for one night.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 8:00 PM · Cobb's Comedy Club, San Francisco

2nd Annual Pop Up Transit Art Fair at Salesforce Transit Center

A pop-up art fair celebrating transit culture and local creativity, presented by Transbay Joint Powers Authority and SF Transit Riders at Salesforce Transit Center.

Friday, September 25, 2026 · Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco

Beyond Walls: 200-Foot Grass Painting at Yerba Buena Gardens

After stops in Paris and Berlin, the monumental 'Beyond Walls' grass painting arrives at Yerba Buena Gardens — watch it take shape and see it before it fades.

Monday, October 5, 2026 · Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco

Free Events

Sundown Cinema: School of Rock at the Ferry Building

Catch a free outdoor screening of School of Rock as the sun sets over the Ferry Building waterfront.

Friday, September 25, 2026 · Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, Embarcadero

Mexican Navy 297-Foot Tall Ship – Free Public Tours

After sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge, the Mexican Navy's magnificent tall ship offers free public tours at Pier 15-17 through September 26.

Friday, September 25, 2026 · Pier 15-17, San Francisco

Festivals & Special Events

Castro Night Market: Disco Drag Edition

The last Castro Night Market of the season goes out with a bang — a Disco Drag theme and all-night karaoke.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Castro District, San Francisco

Family-Friendly

SF Good Neighbor Week Kickoff

The kickoff event for Good Neighbor Week features activities, performances, opening ceremonies, and more at Civic Center.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 12:00 PM · Civic Center, San Francisco

Outdoors & Active

Costco Hotdog Run

Run a 5k along the Embarcadero, then reward yourself with a $1.50 Costco hot dog — a quirky community tradition with 600+ interested.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:30 AM · Embarcadero, San Francisco

Date Night

Asian Art Museum: Mahjong and Mocktails Thursdays

The Asian Art Museum hosts a weekly Mahjong and Mocktails night — friendly competition, community, and no-alcohol cocktails in a stunning cultural setting.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 5:00 PM · Asian Art Museum, Civic Center