Name: SF Diwali (Festival of Lights) and Kids Diwali Celebration
Start: 2026-11-08T12:00:00-08:00

Celebrate Diwali with the whole family! Admission, food, and all activities are free.
<ul><li>Annakut Darshan: A grand display of hundreds of vegetarian dishes offered in devotion.</li><li>Immersive Cultural Exhibition: Discover the rich traditions and meaning of Hinduism and Diwali.</li><li>Kids’ Diwali Carnival: Explore the five days of Diwali through interactive activities, arts &amp; crafts, inflatables, carnival games, face painting, and mehndi (henna).</li><li>Food: Enjoy delicious vegetarian food.</li><li>Ārti: Traditional Hindu prayer ceremony every hour, starting at 12 PM. Open to all.</li></ul>
 Share the Light Toy Drive Spread the joy of Diwali. If you're able, bring a new, packaged, unwrapped toy to support the San Francisco Fire Department’s Annual Toy Drive. Donations are completely optional.

Local Event: SF Diwali (Festival of Lights) and Kids Diwali Celebration

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SF Diwali (Festival of Lights) and Kids Diwali...

Celebrate Diwali with the whole family! Admission, food, and all activities are free.
Annakut Darshan: A grand display of...

SF Diwali (Festival of Lights) and Kids Diwali Celebration

St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 1111 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Since winning the Guitar Foundation of America Competition, charismatic Djiboutian-French artist Raphael Feuillatre has made the classical guitar scene his own. Through a rich repertoire and deeply engaging interpretations, he stands as "one of the most exciting classical guitarists of his generation" (Guitar Salon International).Program - Works by TARREGA (including Recuerdos de la Alhambra), ALBENIZ, SOLES, SCARLATTI, CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO, BARRIOS, LAURO, BROUWER, SERGIO ASSAD and VILLA-LOBOS.$75.Presented by San Francisco Performances

Local Event: SF Performances Presents: Raphael Feuillatre, Guitar

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California Symphony's November concerts explore the relationships between musical contemporaries across Russia and America. Russian composer Anton Arensky's Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky from 1894 honors his teacher Tchaikovsky, creating a direct musical and historical connection. The variations are based on a theme from Tchaikovsky's song Legend, transforming it into a work of lyrical beauty and emotional depth. Tchaikovsky's own Serenade for Strings from 1880 remains one of his most enduring and personal works, praised by the composer himself as "a piece from the heart."
American composer Aaron Copland's Clarinet Concerto from 1948 was commissioned and premiered by jazz legend Benny Goodman, and fuses a lyrical and expressive first movement with a second movement influenced by popular music from North and South America, connected by a spectacular cadenza for the soloist. California Symphony's new principal clarinet, Cory Tiffin, takes center stage in this virtuosic showcase. Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings from 1936, with its hauntingly beautiful melody, is one of the most recognizable pieces in American music, heard in concerts, films, and national moments of reflection. The program highlights how musical contemporaries influenced one another: Arensky paid tribute to his mentor while shaping his own lyrical Russian style, while Barber and Copland explored complementary visions of American music, from Barber's expressive lyricism to Copland's folk-inspired "Americana."
Tickets include a free 30-minute pre-concert talk by award-winning instructor Scott Foglesong, starting one hour before the show.
Admission: $50-110

Local Event: California Symphony: FROM TCHAIKOVSKY TO COPLAND – Classical Contemporaries

California Symphony: FROM TCHAIKOVSKY TO...

California Symphony's November concerts explore the relationships between musical contemporaries across Russia and America....

California Symphony: FROM TCHAIKOVSKY TO COPLAND – Classical Contemporaries

Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, San Francisco, CA 941

Rhythmic vitality and playful melodies will invite you to tap your toes, lean in, and feel the beat. Marcus Roberts Trio joins New Century to bring fresh life to the music of Gerswhin and Ellington with striking cohesion. Music from two of today's leading women composers serves as interludes, each bringing their own unique sense of curiosity, reflection, and contrast. Together, the music flows between the musicians and audience, creating an irresistible surge of momentum and energy. Get ready to groove!$35-$86.Presented by New Century Chamber Orchestra

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GROOVE with Marcus Roberts Trio

Rhythmic vitality and playful melodies will invite you to tap your toes, lean in, and feel the beat. Marcus Roberts Trio joins...

Outer Sunset Farmer's Market & Mercantile

<h3>Celebrate the 4th Annual Diwali (the Festival of Lights) at The Outer Sunset Farmers Market &amp; Mercantile!&nbsp;</h3>
<h5>Join us again for a celebration of tradition and enlightenment with our fourth annual Diwali Festival. Featuring live music, cooking demos, family-friendly activities, and more! Did we mention free chai? Yep, that too!</h5>
<h5>Don’t miss the Rangoli Workshop at the Sunset Mercantile Artship, Sari Demo, diya decorating, henna,&nbsp; and special Diwali treats from our vendors plus all the farm-fresh produce and products our weekly Farmer’s Market has to offer.</h5>

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Celebrate the 4th Annual Diwali (the Festival of Lights) at The Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile! 
Join us again for a...

Diwali at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market and Mercantile

Tarragon Cafe

Meet at Tarragon Cafe (<a href="https://[https//www.google.com/maps/place/Tarragon+Cafe/@37.7713322,-122.4301785,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x808581757bef3529:0x144b30db4736a10!8m2!3d37.7713322!4d-122.4301785!16s%2Fg%2F11hr3bxlcp?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D%5D(https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tarragon+Cafe/@37.7713322,-122.4301785,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x808581757bef3529:0x144b30db4736a10!8m2!3d37.7713322!4d-122.4301785!16s%2Fg%2F11hr3bxlcp?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">200 Fillmore St</a>) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Cleaning will occur from 10:00am to 11:00am around the neighborhood, followed by a free communal meal. Sign up on this <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756056/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Civic Joy Fund Mobilize</a> page or email <a href="mailto:info@refuserefusesf.org">info@refuserefusesf.org</a> with event name.

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Irving Street

Launched in collaboration with the Inner Sunset Park Neighbors and happening&nbsp;every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms&nbsp;Irving Street (9th–11th Ave.)&nbsp;into a lively community space and market filled with&nbsp;vintage and secondhand treasures, artists and makers, community organizations, and more.&nbsp;
November is the season finale so come by for The Big Lunch and the Annual Pie Contest!
Two blocks of vendors, live music, and free family-friendly activities all surrounded by the unique shops and eateries of the Inner Sunset neighborhood. And for the first time, each market features a unique&nbsp;theme and interactive experiences to make the day even more special.&nbsp;

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Uncle Benny's Donut & Bagel

Meet in front of Uncle Benny's Donut &amp; Bagel <a href="https://[https//www.google.com/maps/place/Uncle+Benny's+Donut+%26+Bagel/@37.7633036,-122.4802071,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8085876ffbadd33d:0x98b0da4ea262ec7e!8m2!3d37.7633036!4d-122.4802071!16s%2Fg%2F1264km606?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D%5D(https://www.google.com/maps/place/Uncle+Benny%27s+Donut+%26+Bagel/@37.7633036,-122.4802071,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8085876ffbadd33d:0x98b0da4ea262ec7e!8m2!3d37.7633036!4d-122.4802071!16s%2Fg%2F1264km606?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">(2049 Irving St</a>) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 10:30am to 11:00am around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for a free donut &amp; coffee! Sign up on this <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/757729/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Civic Joy Fund Mobilize</a> page or email <a href="mailto:info@refuserefusesf.org">info@refuserefusesf.org</a> with event name.

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