Another weekend is on the horizon. But before we talk about some fun things to do, here are the week's top happenings:
Just outside the neighborhood at Eighth and Market, a man in his late 20s was shot and killed yesterday afternoon during a violent confrontation with two Tenderloin station sergeants. While SFPD has yet to release additional details on the altercation, the department has announced that a town hall meeting will be held Monday. We'll share the time and date once we receive more details.
On a positive note, experimental theater group CounterPulse is just a few weeks away from opening its new space in the former Dollhouse Theater. We caught up with the nonprofit's artistic director this week to hear how they've been connecting with the community in preparation for the move, and what to expect from their performances come November.
Speaking of roots, Central City Extra celebrated the neighborhood's history as a launchpad for local punk bands in the '80s.
As for restaurants, it's clear that Mid-Market's buzzing culinary scene isn't cooling off any time soon. This week we learned that even more burgers are coming to the area—right next to a future wine bar, Waystone.
With a potential El Niño on the horizon, many are considering how to help the area's population stay safe and dry this winter. One way to help: Bring a pair (or more) of brand new socks to the Great San Francisco Sock Hop from 5:30-8:30pm on Wednesday, Oct. 21st at Monarch. Socks donated at the event will benefit Glide's outreach.
Finally, early risers should take note: A number of streets will be closed from 5-9am Sunday as 20,000 women (and some men) pound the pavement for the Nike Women's Half Marathon. Blocks impacted by the race include Post between Larkin and Powell, Hyde between Ellis and Sutter, Ellis between Franklin & Hyde, Polk between Ellis & Turk, Turk between Polk & Gough, and Gough between Turk & Golden Gate.
Now go have some fun.
Friday, October 16th
Tenderloin Walking Tours
Tenderloin Museum, 398 Eddy St.
11am & 2pm
Host Description: "Real life. Real streets. Our resident historians give you an insider’s view of the Tenderloin past and present. Our guided Walking Tours offer the best way to get to know the Tenderloin. As longtime tour guide Del Seymour says, 'You’ll enjoy a Fisherman’s Wharf tour, but you’ll most remember a Tenderloin tour.'"
Flying Ace and the Storm of the Century
PianoFight, 144 Taylor St.
6pm
Host Description: "Perched on the roof of his doghouse, armed only with a typewriter and a rare imagination, a dog attempts to adapt after an unusual hurricane washes him out to sea. Inspired by Charles Shultz' iconic beagle and leading science surrounding extreme climatic events, Flying Ace and the Storm of the Century is a multi-disciplinary tour-de-force arousing hope in the face of climate change. Created by the eco-theater artists of Superhero Clubhouse in conversation with climate scientists from Columbia University's Earth Institute and the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory."
Vernacular Visions #22
Center For New Music, 55 Taylor St.
7:30pm
Host Description: "The second installment in a series of screenings that Vernacular Visions will be doing as part of a three-month residency at the Center for New Music (September–November), co-curated by Justin Rhody and Tania Chen. At each performance, a 35mm slideshow of found photographs will be projected while two small groupings of musical improvisers (from both Oakland and San Francisco) interpret and accompany the images with a live soundtrack. At the end of the night, there will be a collaborative set between all of the musicians, who have never performed together prior and most likely do not even know each other."
JP Blues
Biscuits & Blues, 401 Mason St.
7:30 & 10pm
Host Description: "'Thick blues dripping over the edge of rock' is what JPBlues has been described as. This indie blues band captures an old sound with a contemporary style."
The Theater of Others: Macbeth
Kelly Cullen Auditorium, 220 Golden Gate Ave.
8pm
Host Description: "Macbeth, a duke of Scotland, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself. The personal consequences of his actions are profound, affecting the mind and spirit of both himself and his wife."
Tommy Castro & the Painkillers
Biscuits & Blues, 401 Mason St.
10pm
Host Description: "Night after night, Tommy Castro, a fierce and fiery road warrior, fervently delivers his driving, blues-soaked, soul-baring music to fans all over the world. The road is where he honed his guitar playing to a razor’s edge. It’s where he learned how to captivate an audience with his intensely passionate vocals and his memorable songs, licks and grooves. It’s where he learned to turn his band into a dynamic, high-performance engine, able to bring down the house with a soulful ballad and then bring fans to their feet with a blistering blues rocker. In the words of Blues Revue, 'Tommy Castro can do no wrong.'"
Lift
The Basement, 222 Hyde St.
10pm
Host Description: "Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Almost! We're so happy to be back with you in our favorite basement ... dancing, celebrating, co-creating another one of the most deliriously fun, delightfully-vibed parties to be found anywhere. We can't wait either!"
Saturday, October 17th
Tenderloin Walking Tours
Tenderloin Museum, 398 Eddy St.
11am & 2pm
Host Description: "Real life. Real streets. Our resident historians give you an insider’s view of the Tenderloin past and present. Our guided Walking Tours offer the best way to get to know the Tenderloin. As longtime tour guide Del Seymour says, 'You’ll enjoy a Fisherman’s Wharf tour, but you’ll most remember a Tenderloin tour.'"
12th Annual Negro Spirituals Heritage Day
Main Public Library, 100 Larkin St.
1:30pm
Host Description: "Heritage Keepers Remembered - Contemporary Ones Honored - Oral Histories Celebrated. An Event Celebrating The 12th Annual Negro Spirituals Heritage Day in Education and Song."
Opening Reception: Falling Out of Form
Smash Gallery, 210 Golden Gate Ave.
6pm
Host Description: "Smash Gallery's third show opens Saturday, October 17th, and is a dynamic group show featuring seven richly provocative painters. 'Falling Out of Form' delves into the fluidity of the human form and plumbs the expressive depths of that timeless subject with new and invigorating perspectives. We invite you to come share and explore the works of Jason Avery, Delfin Finley, Chris Hopkins, Mara Light, Zin Lim, Sergio Lopez, and Daniel Segrove. Several of the artists will be in attendance at the opening reception to talk about their work and meet guests."
The Theater of Others: Macbeth
Kelly Cullen Auditorium, 220 Golden Gate Ave.
8pm
Host Description: "Macbeth, a duke of Scotland, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself. The personal consequences of his actions are profound, affecting the mind and spirit of both himself and his wife."
Breakfast Fight Club
PianoFight, 144 Taylor St.
8pm
Host Description: "The first rule of Breakfast Fight Club is 'don't talk with your mouth full about Breakfast Fight Club.' BFC returns to SF with more mashup drama than a high school prom, swinging its fists at the future lives of our favorite delinquents."
Sunday, October 18th
Shipwreck, Pirates, and Lost Treasure: Voices from the Bottom of the South China Sea
SF Main Library, 100 Larkin St.
1pm
Host Description: "In December of 1874, the Hong Kong-bound SS Japan burned and sank off the coast of southern China. Of 557 passengers and crew, almost 400 Chinese returning from San Francisco lost their lives. Robert S. Wells's slide lecture, based on his history of the disaster, will delve into the shared passions, ambitions, and animosities of the Chinese and Americans of the period. His book, Voices from the Bottom of the South China Sea, will be available for purchase."
The Theater of Others: Macbeth
Kelly Cullen Auditorium, 220 Golden Gate Ave.
2pm
Host Description: "Macbeth, a duke of Scotland, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself. The personal consequences of his actions are profound, affecting the mind and spirit of both himself and his wife."
Alvon
Biscuits & Blues, 401 Mason St.
7 & 9pm
Host Description: "One of the most versatile musicians, singers, and entertainers on the music scene today, Mr. Alvon Johnson is the obvious choice for your entertainment needs. He travels the world singing and swinging jazz standards with big bands. He also gallops the globe performing the songs that he sang while working with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, The Coasters. When he travels to Russia he is referred to as the 'King of the Blues' and the 'Ambassador of the Blues.' His love and respect for the American art form is shared by large and enthusiastic audiences all over the world."
Chamber Cartel: Play
Center for New Music, 55 Taylor St.
8pm
Host Description: "Chamber Cartel embarks on its first cross-country tour, Play, to find its inner child. We have chosen seven pieces by composers that appeal to our inner child."
