YT Lee Lecture
UC Berkeley hosts the YT Lee Lecture, a prominent science talk by YT Lee focusing on advances in chemistry and current research directions, ideal for students, professionals, and curious academics.
Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy with SF Symphony
San Francisco Symphony presents Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy at Davies Symphony Hall, an orchestral night of iconic game scores with dramatic brass, soaring strings, and cinematic, fan-favorite themes.
San Francisco Symphony: Arnie Roth - Distant Worlds: The Music From Final Fantasy
Experience the San Francisco Symphony performing Distant Worlds: The Music from Final Fantasy at Davies Symphony Hall. This orchestral program features beloved video-game scores conducted by Arnie Roth, blending cinematic themes with live classical performance.
Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers
A high-energy jazz night featuring Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers at Yoshi's Oakland. Expect virtuosic bass solos, tight ensembles, and improvisational jazz in an intimate club setting.

Productivity Gains And Labor Pains: What Will AI Do To Jobs?
An expert panel at the Hoover Institution examining how AI reshapes work: which sectors lead disruption, how quickly changes unfold, and what leaders must do to prepare the job market for an AI-powered future.

Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.

Frameline’s Trash Talk with John Waters
Frameline presents a Trash Talk with John Waters at The Castro, with an organ debut by David Hegarty before a screening of Serial Mom.
Seminar 218: Behavioral Responses to Wildfire Smoke
UC Berkeley hosts a cross-disciplinary seminar on behavioral responses to wildfire smoke, drawing on smartphone-location data to reveal how pollution alerts and risk perception alter mobility, spending, and daily routines in real-world settings.

Cal Blueprint for Nonprofits – Open Science Group Meeting
At Stanford, the Bay Area Open Science Group hosts Cal Blueprint for Nonprofits, a discussion with nonprofit developers about sourcing, ongoing and past projects, and structuring open development workflows across student teams.

Karen Russell with Adam Johnson
At Kepler’s Books in the Bay Area, bestselling author Karen Russell reads from Swamplandia! and chats with Adam Johnson about her new epic The Antidote, weaving myth, wit and suspense into an intimate literary night.
Hitchhiker’s Guide to Marine Invasions: Ballast Water & Invasive Species
Join Dr. Jenny Carney-Zollars at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center for a livestreamed lecture on how ballast water carries invasive species around the globe, the ecological risks they pose, and strategies to mitigate hitchhiking organisms in marine ecosystems.
Victor Wooten @ Yoshi's
Bass virtuoso Victor Wooten performs live at Yoshi's in Oakland for an evening of jazz-fusion virtuosity and improvisation.
VICTOR WOOTEN & THE WOOTEN BROTHERS
Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers bring a masterful bass-driven jazz performance to Yoshi's Oakland, celebrating a family legacy dating back to the 1960s with vibrant, high-energy instrumental jams.
Clinton Kane @ Café du Nord
Clinton Kane performs an intimate singer-songwriter set at Café du Nord in San Francisco on March 17, 2026 — expect emotional pop and soulful vocals in a cozy club setting.
St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl in San Francisco
Join San Francisco’s St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl starting at Mayes Oyster House for an evening of bar-hopping, Irish cheer, and festive drinks across popular SF pubs. Dress green, mingle with locals, and celebrate the holiday under the city lights.

Opera San José
Opera San José performs a world-class preview of its 2026–2027 season at the historic Filoli House & Garden on March 17, 2026, offering an elegant evening of operatic highlights.
Anna von Hausswolff
Swedish experimental artist Anna von Hausswolff brings her organ-driven, atmospheric live show to Brick & Mortar Music Hall in San Francisco on March 16, 2026.
redveil (Live)
Redveil performs a live hip-hop show in San Francisco (event listing notes a move to Rickshaw Stop); check the venue page for tickets and updated entry info.

First Amendable: What We Protect and What We Risk in Amplifying or Restricting Speech
A Commonwealth Club discussion on the promises and perils of amplifying or restricting speech, exploring legal, ethical, and policy dimensions of the First Amendment.

Nov25
Magic Theatre in San Francisco presents a new version of Macbeth by Migdalia Cruz, directed by Liam Vincent, running Mar 18–Apr 5, 2026.
SF’s Punchline Comedy Club (Joe Klocek & Friends)
Join Joe Klocek and friends for an evening of stand-up at SF’s Punch Line Comedy Club. A lively, intimate club night featuring fresh material, sharp crowd work, and a rotating lineup of guest comedians in a classic comedy venue.

Boost Your Health with Fiber
Join a hands-on cooking class at Stanford University to learn fiber-rich recipes that boost gut health and heart health. Sponsored by Stanford Residential and Dining Enterprises, this practical session delivers tasty, easy ideas for healthy everyday meals.
Anne Lamott
Acclaimed writer Anne Lamott brings a lively author talk to the Curran Theatre in San Francisco, presenting readings, stories, and insights in an intimate stage setting, with engaging audience Q&A.
Lucille Tenazas: Founder and Principal, Tenazas Design
Join Lucille Tenazas, founder and principal of Tenazas Design, for an insightful lecture on design leadership, studio practice, and creative strategy at UC Berkeley. A compelling view into building a lasting design firm and shaping design education.
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