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Robert Adams: Contact Exhibition

Robert Adams: Contact , a new exhibition at Fraenkel Gallery, brings together Adams’s photographs of the Western landscape with the original contact sheets from which they were selected. On view for the first time, the contact sheets reproduce entire rolls of medium-format film, making visible every frame Adams considered. Each is paired with the photograph he ultimately chose, offering unprecedented insight into his working process.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong - San Francisco

Peter Pan Goes Wrong

Bachata Tuesdays by Latin Dance Events

Unleash your inner dance spirit and join the hottest Bachata night in San Francisco with Latin Dance Events!

Grace Enger - The Satisfied Girl Tour

Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music! Join acclaimed artist Grace Enger as she brings her highly anticipated "The Satisfied Girl Tour" to August Hall on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Experience a captivating live performance from 'The Satisfied Girl' herself! Special guest Aubory Bugg will kick off the evening with a fantastic opening set, creating a dual musical experience you won't want to miss. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Music lovers aged 5 and over are welcome for this incredible concert event.

Robert Adams: Contact Exhibition

Robert Adams: Contact , a new exhibition at Fraenkel Gallery, brings together Adams’s photographs of the Western landscape with the original contact sheets from which they were selected. On view for the first time, the contact sheets reproduce entire rolls of medium-format film, making visible every frame Adams considered. Each is paired with the photograph he ultimately chose, offering unprecedented insight into his working process.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong - San Francisco

Peter Pan Goes Wrong - San Francisco

Sensual Soiree: Weekly Wednesday Bachata Sensual Workshop and Social in SF

A fun way to meet people in SF and dance to modern music! You will learn how to dance and make friends before leaving!

Ax and the Hatchetmen: The Late Checkout Tour 2026

Get ready for an electrifying night! Ax and the Hatchetmen bring their high-energy "The Late Checkout Tour 2026" to August Hall in San Francisco on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. This special all-ages concert invites music fans to experience their distinctive live sound. Doors open at 7:00 pm, with the show kicking off at 8:00 pm. Don't miss this unforgettable live music event!

Sophie Ellis Bextor

Sophie Ellis Bextor performs live at August Hall, known for her blend of pop, disco, and electronic music. Her set features a mix of classic hits and newer material.

Robert Adams: Contact

Fraenkel Gallery presents Robert Adams: Contact, an exhibition pairing a selection of iconic photographs with their original contact sheets. On view for the first time, the contact sheets reproduce every frame from a single roll of medium format film, offering unprecedented insight into Adams’s process and thinking. The exhibition makes clear that Adams’s precise arrangements of clouds, trees, and roads did not come easily. Rather, they are the result of the artist’s relentless search for form and meaning.

Robert Adams: Contact

Robert Adams: Contact , a new exhibition at Fraenkel Gallery, brings together Adams’s photographs of the Western landscape with the original contact sheets from which they were selected. On view for the first time, the contact sheets reproduce entire rolls of medium-format film, making visible every frame Adams considered. Each is paired with the photograph he ultimately chose, offering unprecedented insight into his working process. On Saturday, November 7, from 11am–4pm, the gallery will host a book launch featuring the new hardcover monograph Robert Adams: Contact and other books by the artist.

Robert Adams: Contact Exhibition

Robert Adams: Contact , a new exhibition at Fraenkel Gallery, brings together Adams’s photographs of the Western landscape with the original contact sheets from which they were selected. On view for the first time, the contact sheets reproduce entire rolls of medium-format film, making visible every frame Adams considered. Each is paired with the photograph he ultimately chose, offering unprecedented insight into his working process.

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Peter Pan Goes Wrong - San Francisco

A Twink and A Redhead

Grant Gibbs and Ashley Gill, known online as "A Twink and a Redhead," are a viral comedic duo who have translated their chaotic TikTok popularity into a sensational live musical comedy show. The performance chronicles their 15-year friendship, taking audiences on a journey from their meeting in a bouncy house to their rise as pop culture icons. Their show features a mix of original, raunchy music, high-energy choreography, and satirical sketches that explore queer and female sexuality. Describing themselves as "the younger, hotter, and more evil Will and Grace," the duo brings a polished yet delusional "Broadway-for-your-family" vibe to the stage. Ultimately, "A Twink and a Redhead: A Musical Comedy" is an interactive experience filled with laughter, nostalgia, and unapologetic, campy energy.

Robert Adams: Contact

Fraenkel Gallery presents Robert Adams: Contact, an exhibition pairing a selection of iconic photographs with their original contact sheets. On view for the first time, the contact sheets reproduce every frame from a single roll of medium format film, offering unprecedented insight into Adams’s process and thinking. The exhibition makes clear that Adams’s precise arrangements of clouds, trees, and roads did not come easily. Rather, they are the result of the artist’s relentless search for form and meaning.

Tickets for Open Mic at the Nikko Friday October 16 with Russell Deason | Ticketweb

Now’s your chance to shine on the same stage as some of Broadway’s biggest stars as Feinstein’s at the Nikko brings back it's popular Open Mic at the Nikko! Join us for an evening of open mic and singing along to all your favorite showtunes. All audiences are welcome and encouraged to sing. All genres and styles are welcome. . Enjoy a casual evening of fun, laughs and the dulcet tones… of you, your friends and family! Doors open at 6:30pm The singing starts at 7:00pm Sign ups happen until 8:00pm

Open Mic at the Nikko Friday October 16 with Russell Deason

Now’s your chance to shine on the same stage as some of Broadway’s biggest stars as Feinstein’s at the Nikko brings back it's popular Open Mic at the Nikko! Join us for an evening of open mic and singing along to all your favorite showtunes. All audiences are welcome and encouraged to sing. All genres and styles are welcome. . Enjoy a casual evening of fun, laughs and the dulcet tones… of you, your friends and family! Doors open at 6:30pm The singing starts at 7:00pm Sign ups happen until 8:00pm