Outgoers is a weekly column published in partnership with the event newsletter of the same name founded by Josh Constine. Each week, Outgoers texts readers a list of San Francisco events and activities worthy of their time. The Standard features those events, plus a few extra, every week. Sign up for Outgoers by clicking this link (opens in new tab) on your phone.
‘Glow’ light art premiere
Seven exhibits, ranging from LED games to optical illusions, illuminate the Embarcadero’s Exploratorium.
- Date and time
- Thursday, Nov. 21, to Tuesday, Nov. 26
Divisadero Merchants Art Walk
Galleries, restaurants, and retailers host art exhibitions, concerts, and vendors up and and down Divis.
- Website
- Art Walk (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Thursday, Nov. 21, 5-8 p.m.
Poolside Poets
Hear work from a dozen poets and check out local designers’ clothes by the glow of the historic Phoenix Hotel pool.
- Website
- RSVP (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Thursday, Nov. 21, 6:30-9 p.m.
Cal Academy of Sciences’ Nightlife: ‘Fat and Happy’
One of SF’s top DJs, Starfari, soundtracks this body-positive party, with a discussion, marketplace, dance workshop, and more.
- Website
- Tickets (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Thursday, Nov. 21, 6-10 p.m.
‘Raw Feelings!’ art and music show
The Haight’s inspiring underground music venue/gallery the Faight Collective hosts cosmic art, singer/songwriters, and DJs.
- Website
- Tickets (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Thursday, Nov. 21, 7-11 p.m.
‘How to Find a SF Apartment in 30 Days’
Revel in the spicy comedy of a San Franciscan as she strips her way through losing her cushy tech job and trying to find a home.
- Website
- Tickets (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Thursday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m.
Chinatown After Dark
In a lantern-lit alley, the Lion’s Den lounge fills with musicians, techno DJs, art showcases, tarot reading, and more at this free party.
- Date and time
- Thursday, Nov. 21, 9 p.m.
Laszewo concert
Laszewo combines bouncy pop house beats with soulful vocals at 1015, a club the fast-rising act will soon be too big for.
- Website
- Tickets (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Thursday, Nov. 21, 9 p.m.
Afternoon Tea at Haas-Lilienthal House
Delight in exquisite tea, finger sandwiches, and scones from Lovejoy’s Tea Room, served on fine china in a gorgeous Victorian.
- Website
- Tickets (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Friday, Nov. 22, to Sunday, Nov. 24, 2 p.m.
Museum of Craft and Design Gala
The ornate Saint Joseph’s Arts Society building hosts Garza of Thievery Corporation on the decks, casino games, and a silent auction to benefit the museum.
- Website
- Tickets (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Friday, Nov. 22, 6-11 p.m.
Sunset Sound System’s Paramida rave
This legendary Bay Area house music crew curates a night of top DJs, headlined by Galen, at a secret location.
- Website
- Tickets (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Friday, Nov. 22, 9 p.m.
Max Cooper ‘3D/AV’ concert
Strobe warning! Get overstimulated as the electronic music composer performs with sound and visuals on giant screens at the Midway.
- Website
- Tickets (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Friday, Nov. 22, 9 p.m.
40th annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair
Get immersed in the holiday spirit at the Cow Palace, filled with four acres of theater and music performances, Victorian-themed vendors and food, and collectible shopping.
- Website
- Tickets (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Saturday, Nov. 23, to Sunday, Dec. 22
Bay Area Rising Immersive Art & Music Festival
Explore mini concerts scattered among art-installation stages throughout the Palace Hotel.
- Website
- Tickets (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Saturday, Nov. 24, 4-10 p.m.
Barbershop dance party
Divisadero’s Fresh Blades barbershop converts to an after-hours dance party with house, techno, and dark disco, plus costume and hairstyle contests.
- Website
- Tickets (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 p.m.
Mull & Liquid Entity’s Berlin underground
Berlin queer dance party legends MCMLXXXV and CEM take over two rooms with techno on a Funktion One sound system at a secret venue.
- Website
- Tickets (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 p.m.
Tchami at Audio daytime dance party
Audio’s skylight-lit club hosts an afternoon rager with Tchami, who produced several Lady Gaga albums and has 1.5 million monthly Spotify listeners for his dark-wave house jams.
- Website
- Tickets (opens in new tab)
- Date and time
- Sunday, Nov. 24, 1 p.m.