These 918 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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October 29 at 6pm
Exploratorium · Telegraph Hill
Cow eyes meet darkwave: the Exploratorium hosts a Halloween evening exploring the science of fear through themed exhibits, a live dissection, a costume contest, and music ranging from cumbia to post-punk.
October 29 at 10pm +11
Aunt Charlie's Lounge · Tenderloin • $
DJ Bus Station John spins rare vinyl from the yellow brick road era—think bathhouse disco, early New York electro, and grooves meant to bring back the glory days or introduce a new generation to retro-homo sounds.
October 29 at 8pm
DNA Lounge · West SoMa • $$
Devil's Night Eve done right: the 1994 goth classic on the big screen, then a dance party fueled by its legendary Nine Inch Nails and The Cure-heavy soundtrack. Costumes strongly encouraged, with a contest at 11.
October 29 at 7:30pm
DNA Lounge · West SoMa • $$
It can't rain all the time: catch Brandon Lee's 1994 gothic revenge classic on the big screen, then dance to its legendary industrial soundtrack. Crow costumes earn prizes at midnight-ish.
October 29 at 7pm +26
For The Record · Cow Hollow • Free
Dust off your dancing shoes for an all-vinyl disco jam with zero cover charge. DJs spin classic grooves while the bar shakes up bold, tropical-leaning cocktails strong enough to keep you moving.
October 29 at 5:30pm
Asian Art Museum · Civic Center
The museum throws its fanciest party of the year: cocktails, dinner, and dancing inside Samsung Hall, all to fund the Asian Art Museum's exhibitions and education programs. Stick around for the after-party, when DJs take over and the galleries stay open late.
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Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
The Cigar Bar & Grill · North Beach
$10
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
Question Mark Tavern · West SoMa
$$
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
White Rabbit Bar · Union Street
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
The Function · Civic Center
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 8:00 PM
Barbarossa Lounge · North Beach
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
White Rabbit Bar · Union Street
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
White Rabbit · Union Street
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Last Rites · Duboce Triangle
$$
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
Raven Bar · SoMa
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
The Cigar Bar & Grill · North Beach
$10
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
Madrone Art Bar · North of Panhandle
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 8:00 PM
Pier 48 · Mission Bay
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Alchemist Bar & Lounge · South Beach
$14
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
Raven Bar · SoMa
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
White Rabbit Bar · Cow Hollow
$$
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
Westwood · Marina District
$$
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
Raven Bar · West SoMa
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
Living Room Bar · Transbay
$$$$
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
Raven Bar · SoMa
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
Jolene’s Bar and Restaurant · Mission District
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
The Function · Civic Center
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
White Rabbit · Union Street
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 8:00 PM
Barbarossa Lounge · North Beach
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
Cat Club · SoMa
$$
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
The Function · Civic Center
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
Legacy North Beach Bar · North Beach
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 8:00 PM
ZOË · Transbay
$$
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
Monarch · West SoMa
$12-$25
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PM
Cole Street · Cole Valley
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
Beaux · Duboce Triangle
$$
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
White Rabbit Bar · Cow Hollow
$$
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
Raven Bar · SoMa
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
White Rabbit Bar · Union Street
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
DecoDance Bar · Lower Nob Hill
$$
Thu, Oct 29 · 10:00 PM
Bottoms Up Bar & Lounge · Cayuga Terrace
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
White Rabbit Bar · Union Street
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
The Function · Civic Center
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
Legacy North Beach Bar · North Beach
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Vanity San Francisco · North Beach
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
Jolene’s Bar and Restaurant · Mission District
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
White Rabbit Bar · Union Street
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Lore Speakeasy and Escape Room · Mission District
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:30 PM
Bhakti SF · Mission District
$15
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
Raven Bar & Lounge · West SoMa
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
111 Minna Gallery · Transbay
Early bird $30 · Advance $40 · Door $50
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
1945 Restaurant Bar and Lounge · Visitacion Valley
$$
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
Jolene’s Bar and Restaurant · Mission District
$$
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
The Function · Civic Center
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
White Rabbit Bar · Cow Hollow
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
White Rabbit Bar · Cow Hollow
$$
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 PM
Beaux · Duboce Triangle
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts · Transbay
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Monroe SF · North Beach
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:30 PM
Embarcadero Plaza · Financial District
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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