🀄 Mahjong Night at Saint Joseph’s 🀄

Join us at Club Fugazi from September 9–12, 2026 for the inaugural Fugazi Funny Festival, a four-night celebration featuring acclaimed comedians, storytellers, and musical comedy. This festival brings together an eclectic lineup of performers for an intimate series of evenings designed to showcase the many forms comedy can take.

Join us for a dreamy night of poetry, live music, dance, and fashion at the breathtaking Saint Joseph's Art Society. Brought to you by Rhea Joseph, Liz Cahill and Decentered Arts.

Join us on Wednesday, September 9 when we welcome Anna Nordberg for the launch of her debut novel, When She Was Ours, with Rachel Levin at 9th Ave!

🎷 Live Music, Special Sangria, and Block Party Vibes at Etcetera!

Come celebrate the debut cookbook from Joyce Tang, owner of Oakland's beloved Bake Sum bakery — and the mastermind behind that new Alameda spot with lines so good people are waiting 40 minutes for a Join us at On Waverly as we celebrate the release of Bake Sum: Asian American Pastries, Breads, and Other Treats. An ode to all the flavors of Asian Americana, this collection of 75 recipes and drinks from the Bay Area’s beloved Bake Sum bakery demystifies the techniques and flavors behind all your favorite desserts.

Have you heard the one about the carved stone sculpture recently unearthed in North Beach ? The stickiest story out of San Francisco in years ; a couple digging in their vegetable garden have hit the metaphoric mother lode in their own backyard !

Celebrate the Chinatown Night Market with a mahjong block party on historic Waverly Place — the iconic street where lanterns will glow above and friends are all around. Free, just drop in and play.

Join us at On Waverly for the launch of Jasmine Fang's debut picture book, arriving in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival! Jasmine will be in conversation with On Waverly founder Cynthia Huie, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from writing the book.

Together we'll make traditional Cantonese style mooncakes — golden pastry filled with lotus seed paste and salted egg yolk.

Explore the Cantor's collections with a museum engagement guide who will lead you through a selection of works from different cultures and time periods.

Join us at the On Waverly Clubhouse for Mahjong with Kim: Learn & Play!, a fun and social two-hour session in the heart of Chinatown perfect for beginners. You'll get a brief overview of Hong Kong style Mahjong and then learn as you play in an intimate, hands-on setting — no experience needed.

Calling all curious cats and kittens to Fat Cat Sunday School - a weekly casual educational gathering to share and learn about wine and food!

We’re thrilled to welcome back KK Kim, a San Francisco-based Minhwa artist, to lead this intimate art workshop at SŌHN. KK’s work has been shown in Jeju, South Korea and at local art fairs including Maum Market, Art Walk SF, and Filoli Art Walk. You may have already seen her pieces displayed on the walls of SŌHN!In this workshop, KK will introduce you to Minhwa, the traditional Korean art form that captures the essence of everyday life and desires during the Chosun era (1392-1910). You’ll learn:

Kapuluán presents neo-Filipino cuisine at the crossroads of inspiration and personal evolution by chef/artist Alfred Rosanes.

War Boys is an extraordinary exploration of a family experiencing intergenerational trauma: an adult son seeking to understand his terrifying and abusive father, interwoven with a biography of his father, who experienced unimaginable horrors as a child during World War II.

Please note that, while RSVP is not required, it is very helpful to us in gauging expected attendance. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP. Those who have not RSVP'd will not be denied entry. Seating is first come, first serve.

It's time for Poetry Night! Join our open mic, where you can enjoy poetry with your community!

Join us for fika, the Swedish coffee and cake break. (From Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break: "Functioning as both a verb and a noun, the concept of fika is simple. It is the moment that you take a break, often with a cup of coffee, but alternatively with tea, and find a baked good to pair with it. You can do it alone, you can do it with friends. You can do it at home, in a park or at work. But the essential thing is that you do it, that you make time to take a break: that’s what fika is all about.")

Join us as we welcome special guests from Friuli Venezia Giulia! We look forward to pouring a fantastic lineup and exploring the distinct wines of La Ponca and Le Monde.

Join us at Fat Cat & The Mantis for an invite only event for queer film makers!

Poetry bookshop and wine cave Golden Sardine is partnering with us to host this free-to-attend event. This September we're featuring chef and writer Garrett Schlichte and award-winning poet Hieu Minh Nguyen reading their work before leading a writing workshop for about an hour.

Hosted by A Rising Tide & Buoy.

Please note that, while RSVP is not required, it is very helpful to us in gauging expected attendance. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP. Those who have not RSVP'd will not be denied entry. Seating is first come, first serve.

Going the Distance: Vanessa Hua, Lillian Li, and Aimee Phan will read from new work and discuss how to build a literary career and how they sustain their vision—and their voices—over the course of a writing life.

Launch the 2026 San Francisco Open Studios season with us within the SF Open Studios Preview Exhibition! The Exhibition showcases the work of 300+ SF Open Studios artists, providing a preview to help guide your studio visits. Begin planning your weekend studio visits as you browse work of diverse mediums. Each exhibited piece is clearly labeled to help guide your open studio visits to connect further with the artists behind the pieces that catch your eye.

Join us for a seminar-style tasting with Newfound Wines exploring how site and terroir shape Grenache across three distinct California growing regions. Taste single-vineyard expressions from the Sonoma Coast, Amador County, and Yorkville Highlands side by side, alongside Newfound’s Placida Vineyard Chardonnay and Gravels Red Wine. Through five wines, we’ll dive into Newfound’s approach to farming and winemaking and discover just how differently Grenache can express itself from coast to foothills.

Join us for a reading and celebration of two debut novels, The Meaning of Daughter by Alexia Nader and Hungered by Amanda Rizkalla.

Join award-winning cookbook author and mom of two Clarissa Wei for a conversation on postpartum confinement cuisine. Her latest cookbook is a nourishing, restorative guide to eating well after childbirth, with recipes informed by traditional Chinese medicine. Clarissa will share the cultural traditions, pantry staples, and practical rituals behind postpartum cooking today. She will be joined by herbalist/recipe collaborator Stella Wang. The talk will be moderated by fellow cookbook author and mom Kristina Cho.

What do an academic textbook and a children's book have in common? A lot more than you might think! Join us for a book(s) launch event with UC Berkeley Psychology Clinical Professor Nancy Liu and Stop AAPI Hate Co-Founder Russell Jeung.

We are BACK with another craft night! This time, we are diving into the wonderful art of collage.

Queerly Drinking is coming back to San Francisco! Please join us on September 23 at Fat Cat, SF's newest queer wine bar for an evening of natural wine made by LGBTQIA+ winemakers and merriment! 

Check out the full schedule of Cut to Summer Movies! Make sure to RSVP to the corresponding date and movie of your choice.

Come and taste Champagne with Charles Fourny of Veuve Fourny & Fils!

SAFEhouse Arts proudly annouces the return of our RAW showcase! Featuring resident artists Dexter Armande, Jesselito Bie/STEAMROLLER, Bobby Chavali, Darcie Luce/The Performance Lab, Risa Padilla!

Noe Valley has the COOLEST neighbors. Our neighbors, a pop-up called streetside chai, opens their garage door once a month to share homemade chai and treats with our community— always free, with a donation option for those who can. Every dollar goes directly to causes that need support.

Let your creative juices flow with an afternoon of painting and wine with Chez Rhonel.

A gathering of tea tasting & ritual to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival. Inspired by outdoor communal tea gatherings in Taiwan, we will get the chance to sit at different tea tables to experience various teas, brewing styles, rituals, & more.

Join 2026 Caldecott Medalist Cátia Chien for an intimate conversation celebrating Fireworks, the picture book that earned children’s book illustration’s highest honor.

Calling all curious cats and kittens to Fat Cat Sunday School - a weekly casual educational gathering to share and learn about wine and food!

Join Youngmin Lee, a Korean textile artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, for an in-depth, hands-on workshop exploring bojagi, the traditional Korean art of textile wrapping. Rooted in both function and aesthetics, bojagi has been used for centuries to wrap, cover, and carry objects, evolving into a refined art form defined by its geometry, translucency, and careful hand-stitching.Youngmin brings a deep and contemporary perspective to this practice. With a BA in Clothing and Textiles and an MFA in Fashion Design, she has taught and demonstrated Korean textile techniques at leading institutions including the Asian Art Museum, LACMA, the de Young, and QuiltCon. Her work is held in museum collections in the U.S. and internationally, and her recent book, Bojagi: The Art of Korean Textiles (2024), reflects her ongoing exploration of this tradition.In this workshop, you’ll create a lotus leaf–shaped sangbo (covering bojagi). You’ll learn foundational techniques including homjil stitching and kkojipgi seam construction, building structure and line as you work. As you stitch, the piece comes together through raised seams, and you’ll also learn how to make a yeonbong (lotus bud knot) to finish the piece.​You’ll experience:

Please note that, while RSVP is not required, it is very helpful to us in gauging expected attendance. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP. Those who have not RSVP'd will not be denied entry. Seating is first come, first serve.

Before the gay rights movement had a name, Harry Hay had a question: Who are we?

Calling all dragon riders, fae romantics, enemies-to-lovers apologists, and readers who have made some questionable  choices for fictional boyfriends: Romantasy Night is coming to Noe Valley Books! Join us Tuesday, September 29 at 7 PM for a night celebrating all things romantasy, AND the release of Rebecca Yarros’s Threshing Day.

Join Patrick R. Crowley, Assistant Curator of European Art, on this special highlights tour of JANE!

Please note that, while RSVP is not required, it is very helpful to us in gauging expected attendance. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP. Those who have not RSVP'd will not be denied entry. Seating is first come, first serve.

Do you always have the highest heat tolerance at the table? What if you had to go up against all the people who say that at all the other tables?

Join us in celebrating the publication of I Have This Thing for Flowers, a story of love, marriage, and flowers from writer and gardening enthusiast Alysia Li Ying Sawchyn, in conversation with author and forager Vanessa Hua. In science, art, and mythology, we cannot help but to see flowers as metaphors for the fleeting nature of youth, vitality, and love. It’s easy to casually admire something beautiful, but it takes a discerning eye to appreciate the effort that went into nourishing and tending to that beauty. Come for a discussion about friendships, marriages, and—of course—flowers.

Join us for an enriching fireside chat about self-publishing with Chetna Mehta, author of Cultivating Compassion During Times of Fascism, and Jenn M. Choi, author of Enough to Rise. Moderated by Riss Myung, you'll hear about why these visionaries decided the route of self-publishing and the insights from the process. This includes honoring their self-worth and advocating for themselves. Their stories will de-mystify self-publishing and offer new perspectives behind the scenes.

Please note that, while RSVP is not required, it is very helpful to us in gauging expected attendance. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP. Those who have not RSVP'd will not be denied entry. Seating is first come, first serve.

For one evening only, Saint Joseph's Arts Society presents an evening with Susana Millman: a conversation with the San Francisco performance photographer alongside a pop-up exhibition of her work, spanning four decades on the other side of the lens from some of the most photographed performers in the world. Millman will be joined by her husband Dennis McNally, the Grateful Dead's authorized biographer, in conversation with curator Nina Stritzler.

Please note that, while RSVP is not required, it is very helpful to us in gauging expected attendance. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP. Those who have not RSVP'd will not be denied entry. Seating is first come, first serve.

Join Heyday for another installment of Heyday Presents, an ongoing conversation series presented in collaboration with Clio's Books.

Cantor Arts Center presents Forms & Frequencies, a Thursday night series featuring live performance from the Bay Area and beyond.

📍 Studio 01, Root Division, 1131 Mission St, San Francisco

And we're back… this time, underwater! Join us for a live immersive reading of Book 2: Ochomundo, where Harley goes into the depths on a top secret mission.

Explore the Cantor's collections with a museum engagement guide who will lead you through a selection of works from different cultures and time periods.

Celebrating the upcoming release of Garrett Schlichte's debut collection of essays, DINNER PARTY STORIES, the Kitchen Table reading series, Litquake SF, and Micheal Foulk are bringing Schlichte together with Chef Gaby Maeda and Writer Jenn Barone to discuss food, writing, identity, and the secrets to living life as deliciously as possible. Hosted at Stephen Wade's delectable SOMA eatery, The Nosh Box. 

It's time for Poetry Night! Join our open mic, where you can enjoy poetry with your community!

Join Patrick R. Crowley, Assistant Curator of European Art, on this special highlights tour of Solid Pictures.

Join us for a book talk with Abigail Savitch-Lew, the author of Livonia Chow Mein: A Novel. Come hear the story behind the book, the journey of writing it, and the inspiration that brought it to life. After the talk, stick around for a book signing and a chance to chat with her.

Join us for a book talk with award-winning author author May-lee Chai. In this collection of timely essays and incantations, May-lee Chai explores the intersection of world history and her own—feeding herself and her ghosts in the process. She will be in conversation with writer, photographer, eater Grace Hwang Lynch.

Join us at the On Waverly Clubhouse for Mahjong with Kim: Learn & Play!, a fun and social two-hour session in the heart of Chinatown perfect for beginners. You'll get a brief overview of Hong Kong style Mahjong and then learn as you play in an intimate, hands-on setting — no experience needed.

Keenan Winery Wine Dinner at Andiamo In Banca

Please note that, while RSVP is not required, it is very helpful to us in gauging expected attendance. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP. Those who have not RSVP'd will not be denied entry. Seating is first come, first serve.

Join Aleesa Pitchamarn Alexander, the Robert M. and Ruth L. Halperin Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, on this special tour of California Current: Art and Histories from the Bay Area.

It's time for Poetry Night! Join our open mic, where you can enjoy poetry with your community!

Explore the Cantor's collections with a museum engagement guide who will lead you through a selection of works from different cultures and time periods.

This fall, Big West Studio teams up with Merchants of Thirst and Saint Joseph’s Art Society to bring you the inaugural Salon! Salon! Salon!, a natural wine fair for San Francisco. Kickoff the holidays with an evening of natural wine, bites & jazz.

Please note that, while RSVP is not required, it is very helpful to us in gauging expected attendance. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP. Those who have not RSVP'd will not be denied entry. Seating is first come, first serve.

Join Maggie Dethloff, Assistant Curator of Photography and New Media, on this special tour of California Current: Art and Histories from the Bay Area.

It's time for Poetry Night! Join our open mic, where you can enjoy poetry with your community!

Join Joanna García Cherán, the Phyllis Wattis Assistant Curator of Native American Art, on this special tour of California Current: Art and Histories from the Bay Area.

What is the relationship between an artwork and its maker? Can we confidently link the two, or do they diverge in meaning and intention? Join us for a keynote lecture by Stanford Art History Professor Alexander Nemerov, author of Fierce Poise: Helen Frankenthaler and 1950s New York, as he reflects on these enduring questions. Professor Nemerov will focus on the prints of Helen Frankenthaler, which were recently gifted to the Cantor Arts Center by the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation as part of a major exhibition on the artist’s work, to explore her groundbreaking legacy.

Readers of Content,

Sip carefully—every glass is a clue.

Join us on a journey through Highland Park’s signature expressions, from 12, 15, and 18 Year to the distinctive Heather, showcasing the depth and character of Orkney whisky.

First Light's Small & Indie Book Club with Annie Tate Cockrum continues into its second year of reading great books from emerging presses.

Join American Short Fiction for the third installment of Story Sessions, a literary series that brings exceptional authors together for a freewheeling discussion about the power of stories and the ways we share them, on September 10, 2026, at Huston-Tillotson University from 6 - 8 p.m.

Join us for a book talk and signing celebrating Invisible featuring co-authors Heather Woofter and Sung Ho Kim of the architecture practice Axi:Ome.

First Light's World Wide What Book Club with Sam Ackerman continues into its second year of surveying global literature.

Casey Gerald celebrates the release of The Great Refusal: A New Vision of Resistance, with readings by John Spong & Lisa B. Thompson, followed by a conversation with Taylor Bruce.

Chef and creator Olivia Tiedemann celebrates the launch of her debut cookbook, Eat (Like) the Rich, in conversation with Joshua Weissman.

First Light Books is thrilled to host clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Shefali in conversation with bestselling author and podcaster Jen Hatmaker for an intimate evening on what it takes to raise steady, self-aware kids in a chaotic, anxious world.

The Spotlight is a new book club concept, co-hosted by Taylor Bruce, Breezy Mayo, and Rob Lowe. They’ll be reading novels, memoirs, and cultural nonfiction, each with the throughline of zeitgeisty influence on the broader cultural moment. These are books you keep hearing about, books chatted about on NPR, books getting awards buzz, books that feel tuned into the situation of our world.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Osman returns this fall with We Chase Shadows: A We Solve Murders Mystery, the second installment in his high-flying mystery series. Join Richard in conversation with Mary Pauline Lowry for an evening of mystery mystery with heart and humor.

Brevity is a new book club concept co-hosted by ops manager Jason Pollard and event leads Scott Lipman and Deanie Crow. A year-long exploration of short story collections, whether old or new, grounded or untethered — if it’s short, we’ll read it.

Longtime friends and poets Naomi Shihab Nye and Jenny Browne come together to celebrate their new collections, Sidekick and I Am Trying to Love the Whole World.

Join us for an evening with New York Times bestselling author Sarah Hepola as she explores the search for love in her acclaimed new memoir, The Only Thing There Is to Want: A Memoir of Three Loves.

​831 Stories comes to First Light. The romance house founded by Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo has spent the last two years building a following around short, sharp love stories and the fandom worlds that come with them, from trope hats to epilogues to karaoke nights. Encore Performance is the newest, and its author, Leila Sales, lives here in Austin.

Join us for a joyful morning of children's literature as Texas Book Festival's KUT for Kids series comes to First Light's courtyard! Award-winning authors and illustrators Don Tate, Eliza Kinkz, and Anne Wynter bring live illustration, readings, and stories to life for young readers and their families.

Friends & Neighbors is popping up at Potential New Boyfriend for a night of “our food.” Think: Eastern European grandma cooking, but with a little polish and a pinch of humor.

Join the Brickell Babes for Happy Hour on September 8, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Eight Bar at Maple and Ash for an evening of connection and conversation.

Because you want to stop saying “we should meet up sometime” and actually have a standing plan with smart, warm moms every week.

BB Book Club is our monthly community gathering where ambitious women come together over great conversation, good coffee, and the kind of connection that actually sticks. Each month, we meet at Maman, one of Miami's most charming French-inspired cafes, for an afternoon of thoughtful discussion, curated connection, and meaningful dialogue. No pressure, no agenda. Just good women, good vibes, and a book worth talking about.

Sweat Series is a signature Brickell Babes series designed to help you reconnect with yourself through movement and mindset — meet new women, reset your nervous system, and feel your best, together.

Join The Brickell Babes for an intimate evening of wine and conversation at Emissary

Join the Brickell Babes for Happy Hour on September 8, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Delilah Miami.

Join us at the Provincetown Arts Society for a live performance from artist Elissa Mielke.

Join us as we bring back one of our favorite local bakers during the Mahjong Block Party!

Join us at the Flounder Brewing Barn on Sunday, September from 1:00pm to 5:00pm for an unforgettable open-fire Asado presented by Chef Andrew!

Join us for an immersive evening celebrating Minnesota's late-summer harvest with an exceptional lineup of chefs and culinary talent.

SAFEhouse Arts proudly annouces the return of our RAW showcase! Featuring resident artists Dexter Armande, Jesselito Bie/STEAMROLLER, Bobby Chavali, Darcie Luce/The Performance Lab, Risa Padilla! 

Join us Saturday, September 26, as we open our doors and our parking lot. Save the afternoon and evening—from noon to 9 — for our third annual birthday celebration. This gathering is our way of saying thank you—to this neighborhood, to everyone who walks through our doors, and to the community that shows up for stories, for connection, for each other.

I'm embracing ArtSpan SF Open Studios as a month long mini-residency and exhibit. I've been venturing beyond quilts into new mediums using found materials and family objects.

Join us for a very special night, as our friends Aga and Jad of the beloved London restaurant Lebnani visit Brooklyn to celebrate the US launch of their eponymous cookbook, Lebnani.

This year I'm embracing ArtSpan SF Open Studios as a month long mini-residency and exhibit. I've been venturing beyond quilts into new mediums using found materials and family objects.