These 122 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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October 27 at 5pm +14
Dragon Well · Marina District • $$
Learn mahjong from seasoned mentors over complimentary snacks and Red Blossom tea. Reserve a single seat or bring friends to play Hong Kong or American style every Tuesday night.
October 29 at 1am +11
Lore Speakeasy and Escape Room · Mission District
Every Wednesday, Lore's Middle Earth-inspired lounge hosts game nights where you can settle in with inventive cocktails and board games. Cozy fantasy vibes meet strategic showdowns and party game chaos.
November 5 at 4:30pm +7
The Jay, Autograph Collection · Financial District
Learn mahjong while sipping martinis named after the game's iconic moves. The Jay Hotel's biweekly happy hour pairs open-play tables with instructors and a "Pong" or "Chow" cocktail menu, all overlooking the Embarcadero.
November 7 at 2pm (Next weekend)
Mission Yoga · Mission District • $97
Ditch the apps and practice being human again. The Connection Lab is a guided social experience with exercises and games designed to spark genuine conversation, not romance. Show up curious, leave more present.
November 14 at 6pm
SF Italian Athletic Club · North Beach • $40
Shuffle up for a night of smart bids and bragging rights at this old-school Italian athletic club. Your buy-in covers the Pedro tournament, a buffet dinner, and a shot at cash prizes.
Dogpatch Games · Dogpatch • $25
Roll the dice on a new board game every week at this weekly game night, where a massive library and friendly staff make it easy to dive in. BYOB and bring snacks: the tables are waiting.
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Mon, Oct 26 · 5:00 PM
Barebottle Brewing Company · Bernal Heights
Free
Mon, Oct 26 · 5:00 PM
Barebottle Brewing Company · Bernal Heights
Mon, Oct 26 · 5:00 PM
Barebottle Brewing Company · Bernal Heights
Mon, Oct 26 · 5:00 PM
DECANTsf Bottle Shop & Bar · West SoMa
$$$
Mon, Oct 26 · 4:00 PM
Pier 23 Cafe Restaurant & Bar · Telegraph Hill
$$
Mon, Oct 26 · 5:00 PM
Barebottle Brewing Company · Bernal Heights
Free
Mon, Oct 26 · 4:00 PM
Pier 23 Cafe Restaurant & Bar · Northern Waterfront
$$
Mon, Oct 26 · 6:30 PM
Dogpatch Games · Dogpatch
$20
Mon, Oct 26 · 6:30 PM
Dogpatch Games · Dogpatch
$36
Tue, Oct 27 · 6:00 PM
Palm House · Cow Hollow
$$
Tue, Oct 27 · 7:00 PM
The Detour · Duboce Triangle
$
Tue, Oct 27 · 6:00 PM
Question Mark Tavern · SoMa
Free
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 PM
Black Hammer Brewing Company · China Basin
Free
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 PM
Dogpatch Games · Dogpatch
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:30 PM
The Academy SF · Duboce Triangle
Free
Wed, Oct 28 · 3:00 PM
Ferry Building · Embarcadero
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 PM
Dogpatch Games · Dogpatch
Wed, Oct 28 · 3:00 PM
Ferry Building · Financial District
Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00 PM
Bernal Heights Branch Library · Bernal Heights
Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00 PM
Goethe-Institut San Francisco · Transbay
Free
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 PM
The Abbey Tavern · Inner Richmond
$$
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Mission Bowling Club · Mission District
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Asian Art Museum · Civic Center
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Ferry Building · Embarcadero
Fri, Oct 30 · 2:00 PM
UN Plaza · Civic Center
Fri, Oct 30 · 11:30 AM
Union Square · Union Square
Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM
The East Cut Community Benefit District · SoMa
Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM
Progressive Grounds · Holly Park
$
Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM
Progressive Grounds · Holly Park
Free
Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM
UN Plaza · Civic Center
Sun, Nov 1 · 4:00 PM
Medicine for Nightmares · Mission District
Sun, Nov 1 · 4:00 PM
Medicine for Nightmares · Mission District
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM
Union Square · Union Square
Sat, Nov 7 · 4:00 PM
Madrone Art Bar · Alamo Square
Free
Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM
Park Branch Library · Haight-Ashbury
Free
Wed, Nov 18 · 11:00 AM
UN Plaza · Civic Center
Free
Dogpatch Games · Dogpatch
$20
Dogpatch Games · Dogpatch
$20
Dogpatch Games · Dogpatch
$20
Dogpatch Games · Dogpatch
$46
Dogpatch Games · Dogpatch
$20
Paname SF · North Beach
$
Dogpatch Games · Dogpatch
$46
Dogpatch Games · Dogpatch
$25
Mechanics Monument Plaza · Financial District
Gamescape · Buena Vista
Dogpatch Games · Dogpatch
$25
Dogpatch Games · Dogpatch
$15
Dogpatch Games · Dogpatch
$25
Dogpatch Games · Dogpatch
$75
Mr. Mahjong’s · Union Square
$$
Dogpatch Games · Dogpatch
$20
Bernal Heights Branch Library · Bernal Heights
New Conservatory Theatre Center is worth checking for intimate productions and queer stories. For an evening built around dancing, look at the programme at Madrone Art Bar. Pick the production or music first; the room is only half the decision.
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