San Francisco - Fun & Entertainment

At long last, the Mission District's beloved indie movie house, The Roxie Theater (3117 16th St.), has a reopening date and a reopening movie: 'Cinema Paradiso' (1988).

The new hybrid digital/pipe organ that has been in the works for the grand Castro Theatre for about six years is finally about to become a reality, and depending on how long it takes to ship from Pennsylvania and how long it takes for movie theaters to safely reopen in San Francisco, it may arrive just time for the Castro's next public screenings.

The Tenderloin's infamous O'Farrell Theatre closed last month without fanfare, and whether you believe in the freedom of speech when it comes to pornography and adult performers or not, you should know that this place was one of a few in San Francisco that started it all.

The whole city was vibrant and damn near magical for weeks before the big night as visitors poured into town just to take their place in one of the greatest costume parties on earth. It was Halloween in the Castro, and it is now the stuff of legends.

Beginning Dec. 1, Peacock Meadow will be illuminated by 2,000 LEDs that will be entwined within and surrounding three sculptural trees. “Entwined,” as it’s called, is an installation by Bay Area artist Charles Gadeken, and it is part of a small series of activities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Golden Gate Park during the pandemic.

Wade Joffrion and Greg Price's Corona Heights "storybook house," the 1917 brick-clad cottage at 45 Upper Terrace, is regularly the most-decorated house in the neighborhood and a seasonal highlight for passersby at Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, and Halloween — and this year's display is worth a detour.

Learn about nature photography, experience one artist's interpretation of the pandemic in a studio tour, or listen in on an author talk.

Learn how to write a good resume, join a belly dance class or tune in to an open mic night.

Join a vinyasa class, experience the Autumn Moon Festival or listen in on a session with a legendary jazz musician.

Celebrate Emperor Norton, learn about a San Francisco disco legend, or get an update on COVID-19 on the six-month anniversary of San Francisco’s shelter-in-place order.

Join a ballet class, learn about classical rabbinic texts or discover the plants and animals of Cape Town.

Tune in to a seated meditation, learn about the history of the Fillmore district or have some fun during a comedy night.

Learn about Diego Rivera's San Francisco murals, attend a city-hopping drag show or hear about transcendent art.

Hear a talk from the former U.S. Surgeon General, get the scoop on coastal biodiversity or learn how voting can go mathematically wrong.

Learn about cotton-top tamarins, get tips on caring for your sourdough starter, or ask questions of SF's District Attorney at a virtual town hall.

Join a flamenco class, learn how to use at art critically and tune in to yoga classes.

Enjoy a watercolor workshop, get creative with a corset lacing class or end Labor Day with a gentle yoga class.

Learn about the impact of COVID-19 on seniors, attend a comedy night with a Netflix star or enjoy poetry from Oakland's youth.

Get help with your job application, take a glimpse at the sky or learn more about the meaning of uncertainty.

Learn about Japantown's tumultuous history, hear from experts on strategies for healthy baby sleeping patterns, and unwind with a yin yoga class.

Check out some theatrical works in progress, stretch out tight work-from-home muscles or take a digital local history tour.

Learn about Black representation in comics, view the night sky from a powerful telescope or hear how the fashion industry is reshaping itself amid the pandemic.

Celebrate Outside Lands with a virtual festival, learn about a historic uprising of transgender and queer people or enjoy a jazz concert.

Yee, who died earlier this month, was known for her daring performances, handmade costumes and trailblazing status as one of Chinatown's first female nightclub owners.

Celebrate Japantown's artistic heritage, learn about SF's pioneering 1908 women's suffrage march, or beat stress with a restorative yoga class.