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🗓️ Oct 26–Nov 1

Things to do in the Bay Area next week

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 980 listings

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Quick answer

Oct 26–Nov 1: 980 things to do in the Bay Area.

  1. Ron Alexander Memorial Lectures in Musicology – Joy H. Calico, UCLA — Mon, Oct 26, Braun Music Center · Palo Alto (free)
  2. UCSF Lunch & Learn: What's New in PacBio HiFi Sequencing — Tue, Oct 27, Mission Hall · Mission District, SF (free)
  3. Public Lecture: Gravitational Wave Detection — Tue, Oct 27, Sapp Center for Science Teaching and Learning · Palo Alto (free)
  4. The Future of Decision-Making Conference — Wed, Oct 28, Encina Hall · Palo Alto (free)
  5. Noon Concert: Cello Students of Christopher Costanza — Wed, Oct 28, Braun Music Center · Palo Alto (free)
Santana Row, SJ
Sun25Oct

Event Center Check in

Sun, Oct 25 · 1 PM · +7 more dates San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-day
Santana Row, SJ
Sun25Oct

Sigma Nu Social Event

Sun, Oct 25 · 10 PM San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
Golden Gate Bridge seen from Crissy Field, San Francisco, California. People canoeing in the foreground.
Mon26Oct

BellyDancing with Carem

Mon, Oct 26 · All day 4140 Redwood Hwy #8, San Rafael, CA, United States, California 94903 · San Rafael
☀️ Hot-day
Imah's first hour show to a full house last 27th Nov. 2020
Mon26Oct

Open Mic Night Mondays

Mon, Oct 26 · All day 2045 Mount Diablo St, Concord, CA · Concord
🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Depot Plaza in Mill Valley, California (as seen in March 2012).
Mon26Oct

Katie Pruitt

Mon, Oct 26 · All day Music Hall At Valley Bar · Mill Valley
☔ Rainy-day
2012 MLK Day of Service 8813 (6796969085)
Mon26Oct

Family Pumpkin Party

Mon, Oct 26 · All day 1520 Hillside Blvd, Colma, CA, United States, California 94014 · Daly City
👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day
Opera House Tricolour
Mon26Oct

Sonoma Men's Circle

Mon, Oct 26 · All day 20680 Broadway · Sonoma
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$25
The War And Treaty
Mon26Oct

The War And Treaty

Mon, Oct 26 · All day 777 Valencia Street San Francisco CA 94110 · Mission District, SF
🚇 BART
Witchy Cocktails
Mon26Oct

Witchy Cocktails

Mon, Oct 26 · All day The Alembic · Haight-Ashbury, SF
🍸 Nightlife$110
Women's Building - Front
Mon26Oct

Art of Remembrance Ofrenda Exhibit

Mon, Oct 26 · All day · +6 more dates King Library · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
Free☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Women's Building - Corner
Mon26Oct

Book spells

Mon, Oct 26 · All day · +6 more dates Education (Cubberley Bldg) · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
De Young Museum with Keith Haring's Three Dancing Figures
Mon26Oct

Carolyn Lazard: Long Take

Mon, Oct 26 · All day · +4 more dates Cantor Arts Center · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Santana Row, SJ
Mon26Oct

MOSAIC & USRC Check In Kiosk

Mon, Oct 26 · 8 AM · +6 more dates San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
Santana Row, SJ
Mon26Oct

Voice to Vision

Mon, Oct 26 · 1 PM · +6 more dates San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in the Bay Area this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Ron Alexander Memorial Lectures in Musicology – Joy H. Calico, UCLA (Mon, Oct 26), UCSF Lunch & Learn: What's New in PacBio HiFi Sequencing (Tue, Oct 27), Public Lecture: Gravitational Wave Detection (Tue, Oct 27), The Future of Decision-Making Conference (Wed, Oct 28). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in the Bay Area?

Yes — 206 free events and activities are listed in the Bay Area right now. Use the “Free” filter or visit our Free page.

How often is this list updated?

Every day. Bay Area Weekend checks dozens of Bay Area event calendars, venues and local news sources daily and removes events once they’ve ended. Last update: Saturday, October 24.

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