Mitchell Park Community Center

The 29th United Nations Association Film Festival opens Thursday, Oct. 15, at Mitchell Park Community Center in Palo Alto, with remarks by Mayor Vickie Veenker and the presentation of a City of Palo Alto proclamation recognizing the 29th UNAFF.
Opening Night begins with the West Coast premiere of The Comfort Dogs of Uganda, directed by Australian filmmaker Richard Wainwright. The documentary follows former child soldiers in northern Uganda finding unexpected bonds with rescued village dogs.
Next is the world premiere of Last Christian in Bethlehem, from local Bay Area team and UNAFF alums, Robert Levering, Stephen Talbot, and Stephanie Mechura. This feature documentary provides interviews and footage of Palestinian Christians living in the West Bank.
The night concludes with Through the Body, a film about Keith Terry, an Oakland percussionist and dancer. Director Andrew Reissiger journeys with Terry as he builds a global community through the International Body Music Festival. A special dance performance will also take place at this screening.

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United Nations Association Film Festival | Opening Night

The 29th United Nations Association Film Festival presents free programming for kids on Saturday, Oct. 17, in Palo Alto, featuring two short documentaries.
The program opens with the world premiere of "The Fixer," a 12-minute stop-motion documentary from local filmmakers Mimi Chakarova and Lydia Chávez. The film follows a 10-year-old girl determined to fix what is broken in a fragile world.
The program continues with "Under the Canopy," directed by Michal Krawczyk. Set in Colombia’s Andean-Amazon Piedmont, the documentary follows a community-led effort to map biodiversity and restore forests while preserving Indigenous ecological knowledge.
**Admission is free.** This special UNAFF &amp; Kids Program offers an opportunity to see two short documentaries suitable for all audiences. The 29th UNAFF runs Oct. 15-25, 2026, with the theme “Passion for Change.” The festival features films addressing human rights issues, including the environment, women’s rights, racism and peace, and engages audiences throughout the Bay Area.

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The 29th United Nations Association Film Festival presents free programming for kids on Saturday, Oct. 17, in Palo Alto,...

United Nations Association Film Festival | Free UNAFF & Kids Program

Delancey Street Screening Room

The 29th United Nations Association Film Festival continues Wednesday, Oct. 21, in San Francisco with an evening of documentaries exploring identity, addiction treatment and institutional accountability.
The evening begins with "Becoming James," directed by Evan Possley. The eight-minute documentary follows a man who, after decades in prison, works to rebuild his identity and finds success in an unexpected way.
Next is "Shuffle," directed by Benjamin Flaherty. Through the filmmaker’s own recovery, the documentary investigates the multibillion-dollar addiction treatment industry, examining financial incentives, conflicts of interest and the system surrounding people seeking treatment.
The evening concludes with "Nuns vs. The Vatican," directed by Lorena Luciano and produced by Filippo Piscopo. The film follows a former Catholic nun who breaks her silence about abuse within the Church, as other nuns come forward to examine a culture of silence and institutional protection.
UNAFF runs Oct. 15–25, 2026, with the theme Passion for Change. The festival features films on human rights issues like the environment, women’s rights, racism, and peace, engaging a diverse Bay Area audience.

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<table><tbody><tr><td> The 29th United Nations Association Film Festival closes on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Mitchell Park in Palo Alto, bringing two feature-length films.
Yo (Love is a Rebellious Bird), by Bay Area duo Banker White and UNAFF alum Anna Fitch, is an imaginative film explores creativity as an outlet for grief and love.
In the Company of Wolves: An American Journey, narrated by Jeff Bridges and directed by Susan Kucera and Jim Swift, explores how our relationship with animals shaped a nation. Jeff Bridges is also the recipient of the 29th UNAFF Visionary Award.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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 The 29th United Nations Association Film Festival closes on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Mitchell Park in Palo Alto, bringing two...

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SF Eagle

Grin &amp; Bear It is Safe Words' bear lineup, back at the Eagle the night before the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bearrison.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Bearrison Street Fair</a>. <a target="_blank" href="https://whatsupdanny.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Daniel Franzese</a>, who you may know as Damian in Mean Girls and Eddie on HBO's Looking, is our headliner, with Marquis The Honey Bear, Katie Bowman, and Edsel Mac rounding out our bear-tastic lineup. Hosted by certified Bear-chaser,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.teamwonderdave.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Wonder Dave</a>.
Stay after the show: Daniel is doing a free meet &amp; greet. Merch buyers go first in line, then everyone else for quick selfies. Add the free Meet &amp; Greet ticket at checkout so we know you're coming. Tickets are $30–$45, with a limited number of $15 Community Tickets for anyone who needs them. If that's still a barrier, join the Sponsored Seat waitlist. You can also sponsor a seat for someone else at checkout.
“Safe Words exists to create safe spaces for queer audiences and accelerate the careers of queer comedians.”
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<h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.marquishoney.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Marquis The Honey Bear</a></h3>
He/Him | Gay
An Emmy-nominated producer, writer, actor, and community organizer, Marquis The Honey Bear was also Mr. Bear LA 2023. Through his work and his signature event Black Bear Joy, he’s been creating space for Black bears and gender-nonconforming folks to be seen and celebrated. Bold, hilarious, and brimming with heart, Marquis brings his one-of-a-kind presence to the Safe Words stage.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/marquishoneybear/" rel="nofollow noopener">@marquishoneybear</a>
<h3><a target="_blank" href="https://katiebowman.rocks/" rel="nofollow noopener">Katie Bowman</a></h3>
She/They | Queer · Bisexual · Pansexual · Gender Queer
Katie Bowman is a Denver comedian, clown, and visual artist with a goofy, confessional style, turning her life as a social underdog into voices and act-outs. Her debut album, Neurodivergent Nightmare, hit #1 on iTunes and Amazon the week it came out. She’s been featured at the Limestone, High Plains, and West End comedy festivals, was Comic of the Week on The Jackie and Laurie Show, and has appeared on The Dork Forest and Lady to Lady. She has opened for Atsuko Okatsuka, Todd Barry, and Laurie Kilmartin.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/katiebowmancomedy/" rel="nofollow noopener">@katiebowmancomedy</a> · <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@katiebowmancomedy" rel="nofollow noopener">TikTok</a>
<h3>Edsel Mac</h3>
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Edsel Mac hails from Northern California, Sonoma County born and raised, where he still lives and works; juggling the life of a full time Elementary School teacher, while moonlighting as a stand up comedian. Edsel got his start at the Brainwash (SF), The Purple Onion and open mics all over the greater SF Bay Area. Edsel has performed at SF Punchline, Sally Tomatoes (Rohnert Park), in The Sacramento Comedy Festival, The Central Valley Comedy Competition (Fresno), as well as The Cinderblock Comedy Festival in Brooklyn, NY. Edsel cohosted The Hank Hardister Show, a local radio show in Napa,CA, for a few years, which can also be found in Apple Podcasts, as well as Swiped TV Show. Edsel weaves stories of being an educator in today’s crazy world, along with tales from his uncanny family upbringing, all from his own, unique and hysterical queer-perspective.
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<h3><a target="_blank" href="https://whatsupdanny.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Daniel Franzese</a></h3>
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Daniel Franzese is an actor, comedian and writer best known for his iconic role as Damian in Mean Girls and as Eddie on HBO’s Looking. His credits also include Bully, Party Monster, I Spit On Your Grave, The Comeback, Recovery Road, Conviction and RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race.
A longtime stand-up comedian, Daniel performs around the country with his mix of storytelling, crowd work, pop culture and unapologetically queer comedy. His debut stand-up special, It’s Not Easy!, is coming soon to YouTube.
Follow Daniel everywhere @whatsupdanny and subscribe at youtube.com/mymymytube to be the first to see It’s Not Easy!
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/whatsupdanny/" rel="nofollow noopener">@whatsupdanny</a> · <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/mymymytube" rel="nofollow noopener">mymymytube on YouTube</a> 
<h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.teamwonderdave.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Wonder Dave</a></h3>
He/Him | Gay · Queer | HOST
Wonder Dave is a comedian, writer and performer from Minneapolis, MN, living in California. He has toured the country performing at comedy clubs, colleges, cabarets, comic and science fiction conventions, burlesque shows, theaters, strip clubs, and bowling alleys. Wonder Dave hosts and produces Safe Words Showcase - Queer Sex Positive Comedy and SMILF - Straight Men I'd Like to Friend with producer Jonah Price, hosts Hysteria: Open Mic for Women and Queers, hosts and produces Mental Health Comedy Hour with comedian Kristee Ono, and Co-Hosts Ruckus and Rumpus Revival with Jamie DeWolf. He is a frequent commentator for acclaimed independent wrestling show Hoodslam, has been a featured storyteller on the Risk podcast, and was a producer for the podcast Nerd Rage The Great Debates.
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Safe Words is San Francisco's longest-running queer comedy showcase, held monthly at The SF Eagle. Each show is carefully curated to highlight both emerging talent and seasoned voices from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Our goal is to create a space where queer and trans performers can take the stage without compromise—and where queer audiences feel seen, celebrated, and safe. Bring your people, grab a ticket, and join us at the Eagle for a night built around queer audiences and queer comics doing their best work.
Whether it's your first show or your fiftieth, welcome to the room. We're glad you're here.

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Halloween 2026 will not have to wait until nighttime to get started. Crawloween begins at 2PM on Saturday, October 31, giving participants a full afternoon and evening to celebrate at more than 50 San Francisco bars. With over 20,000 people expected, the event will bring a huge collection of costumes, drink specials, contests and parties to several of the city’s busiest nightlife neighborhoods.
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Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Official Hours: 2PM to 10PM
Expected Crowd: More than 20,000 participants Participating Locations: More than 50 bars
Main Areas: The Marina, Russian Hill, Polk Gulch, Union Square and additional neighborhoods
Four-Day Series: October 24, October 30, October 31 and November 1<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-francisco-halloween-pub-crawl-crawloween-tickets-1983730096118" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tickets</a>
Where to Check In
Mayes Oyster House 1233 Polk Street San Francisco, CA 94109
Rick &amp; Roxy’s 2131 Lombard Street San Francisco, CA 94123
Union Street Ale House 1980 Union Street San Francisco, CA 94123
Additional check-in locations will be announced.
<a href="https://crawloween.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Crawloween</a> broke the world record for the World’s Largest Pub Crawl in 2025 after attracting more than 25,000 participants. The 2026 Halloween Saturday event is expected to be the largest day of the new four-day series.
Participating Locations
Moez Tavern, Last Drop Tavern, The Summer Place, Mayes Oyster House, Kung Fu Action Theater, Decodance, R Bar, McTeague’s Saloon, El Lopo, Zhuzh, Wreck Room, Shanghai Kelly’s, The Buccaneer, Sacred Taco, The Blue Light, Union Street Ale House, Palm House, The Brixton, Comet Club, Marina Greens, White Rabbit, Music City Starfactory, Uni Pizza, Route 101, Rockwell, Jaxson, Rick &amp; Roxy’s, Westwood, Silver Cloud, Hanaro, Amsterdam Cafe, Beso Mae, 620 Jones, Owl Tree, Persona, Wizards &amp; Wands, Campus, Lush Lounge and more.
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2PM: Crawloween Begins
Official check-in locations open for participants to collect their event materials and prepare for the crawl. Groups can start at Mayes Oyster House on Polk Street, Rick &amp; Roxy’s on Lombard Street or Union Street Ale House on Union Street.
Afternoon: Explore the Route
Guests can begin visiting participating bars in the Marina, Russian Hill, Polk Gulch, Union Square and other areas. The early hours are a good time to grab food, meet friends and visit popular stops before the biggest crowds arrive.
Throughout the Event: Drink Specials and Free Entry
Participating venues will offer discounted drinks for Crawloween guests. Ticket holders also receive free entry at included locations, so they can move around the route without paying a separate admission charge at every bar.
Afternoon and Evening: Party Bus Service
The free Pub Crawl Party Bus will connect key sections of the event. Participants can use the shuttle to reach more bars and experience different parts of San Francisco during the crawl.
During the Crawl: Contests and Party Favors
Guests can compete in the Costume Contest and take part in the Find the Gnome Contest. Party favors and entertainment at select locations add to the Halloween atmosphere.
10PM: Official Pub Crawl Ends, but the party is just getting started
The freedom to create a personal route is a major part of Crawloween. This is not a tour where every participant must follow a leader or arrive at each bar at a set time. Guests can choose locations based on music, food, atmosphere or where their friends are gathering. One group may stay near Polk Street, while another moves between Union Street and Lombard Street. The large venue list leaves room for both plans.

Local Event: San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl: Crawloween

San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl: Crawloween

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