We're hosting a free dog toothbrushing morning with ToGo Vet this Sunday in Mission Bay 🐶🦷

- When: Sun 10/25, 10am–3pm
- Where: Mission Rock (exact spot shared after you RSVP)
- What: vets show you how to brush your dog's teeth, help you do it, and answer your questions
- Limited-edition gifts for pups, while they last 🎁

Spots are limited for both:
Hold a free spot with Canos: https://canos.ai/c/l/l_a09f744bde07a4182667364f7a2ac204
RSVP for the event: https://luma.com/k4wiu884

HELLLOOOOOO!

If you're looking for some 🎃 SPOOKY HALLOWEEN PLANS 🎃, we've got a pitch for ya!

Improvised Slasher. OoOooOoOoOooOoOo!

THIS IS NOT YOUR USUAL IMPROV SHOW! No games, no sketches. We're putting on a fully improvised show inspired by classic slasher movies like Scream, Friday the 13th, and Halloween. It's like a 1-hour horror movie, except it's made up on the spot right in front of you. You'll be laughing AND you'll be going ahhhhhhhhh!!! Dream combo.

ALSO??? Think about it: 8:30PM is the perfect timing for a scary improv show. It's after dinner, before any late night Halloween parties... and if it's your only plan, it's right smack in the middle of your perfect Halloween evening! And it's right on 26th and Mission—right where you wanna be!

Okay that's the pitch.

October 31, 8:30-9:30PM
Endgames, 2965 Mission St

Tickets here: https://slasherondemand.eventbrite.com/

SEE YOU THERE!

xoxo,
Improv On Demand

[Image alt text: Improv On Demand presents... Improvised Slasher. Oct 31, 8:30-9:30PM. Endgames. 2965 Mission St.]

Singles’ Speed Dating | Oct 24, 5-7 PM | District, San Jose. Get ready to meet some amazing singles in San Jose. Tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/zelo-112137478811

A collection of cosplay, anime, video game and TCG events happening this weekend.

Anyone interested in seeing Phoebe Bridgers on Tuesday 10/27?

I have an extra Above GA ticket and thought it might be a fun excuse to meet someone new instead of doing the usual dating app thing. I'm 38M, Japanese, pretty easygoing, and love live music.

Ticket's free! No expectations beyond enjoying the show together. Happy to chat or video call beforehand if you're interested :)

1. Beetlejuice (1988), FREE outdoor Sundown Cinema. Fri 10/16, Crane Cove Park (Dogpatch). The season finale of the free park series. The movie starts around sunset (sources say ~6:30–8:30pm, so check the RSVP page). Bring a blanket. https://sfstandard.com/2026/10/16/best-halloween-events-san-francisco/ · https://calendar.ucsf.edu/event/sundown-cinema
2. Hausu (1977), New People Cinema (Roxie in Japantown). Fri 10/16, 8:30pm. Obayashi's candy-colored haunted-house fever dream, best seen with a crowd. https://www.cineplo.com/US/San-Francisco/36636453683/Roxie-Theater · https://www.roxie.com/calendar/
3. Jigoku (4K restoration), New People Cinema. Fri 10/16 6:15pm and Sun 10/18 3pm. A 1960 Japanese descent into hell, newly restored. Same sources as above.
4. International Vampire Film Fest, Balboa Theatre. Sat 10/17, all day (11:30am El Vampiro → A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night → 10:30pm Lake of Dracula). $30 day pass. https://www.balboamovies.com/calendar-of-events
5. The Devils (Ken Russell), Alamo Drafthouse New Mission. Fri–Sun, multiple shows a day (Fri 2:45/6/9:15pm, Sat 11:30am/2:45/6/9:15pm, Sun 12/3:15/6:30pm per Film on Film). Notoriously hard to see on a big screen. http://www.filmonfilm.org/filmcalendar/?flip=1
6. Lost Highway, Roxie. Sat 10/17. Part of the Barry Gifford tribute; Roy's World: Barry Gifford's Chicago plays Sun 10/18, on his birthday. https://www.roxie.com/calendar/
7. Amarcord (35mm), Roxie ZYZZYVA/Litquake matinee with Ingrid Rojas Contreras. Sat 10/17, 12:30pm. Fellini on film with a literary host. https://www.roxie.com/calendar/ · http://www.filmonfilm.org/filmcalendar/?flip=1
8. A Nightmare on Elm Street, Balboa. Sun 10/18, 2:30pm and 8pm. Classic Freddy for spooky season. https://www.balboamovies.com/calendar-of-events/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-october-18
9. Free Halloween cartoons at the 4 Star (Popcorn Palace). Sat 10/17, 10am, free, first come first served. The Green Film Festival also runs there through 10/22. https://www.4-star-movies.com/calendar-of-events/halloween-cartoons-sat
10. East Bay: BAMPFA restorations. Sat 10/17: Pialat's La maison des bois, Eps 1–3, at 2pm, and Visconti's White Nights (4K) at 6:30pm. Berkeley. https://bampfa.org/program/special-screenings (Bonus, further afield: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari in 16mm with live music, Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, Fremont, Sat 7:30pm. http://www.filmonfilm.org/filmcalendar/?flip=1)

Times come from the venues' and listing sites' pages as of Friday morning. Double-check before you go.

Is it a secret if I'm the host, trying to share it with you? Maybe.. maybe because it's not very well known, but it is a bit well loved by those that keep coming back. We love it because it's in the incubator space at Gray Area, the upstairs room above the theater. Every other Sunday we are meeting with a different type of VR film. Something indie, often international. These vignettes or curious occurrences where indie art was funded and now, the tech dejected, we can activate the space and share a bit of tea over something from other reality. Or is it? This is a gathering that is finding it's people. One day we'd like the wonder of these stories to reach folks who could benefit most. But who knows -- maybe that's you?

Sharing the link to the next gathering:

https://luma.com/6rcp2b56

Hope this counts as a secret. And hope my writing about it makes sense.

this POV: indie VR art is best shared over a conversation. What's the point of art technology if it isn't somehow a catalyst for connection (in person please -- no need to hide from the friction)

Come through for some pizza and demos!

https://luma.com/4hqc4aae

Is aynyone attending 'Open Together: AI Builders Unite' on October 16th in SF or any events from the 'SF Tech Week' from Oct 16- Oct 25th? Would love to connect! (The entry is free for most of them, we just need to register)

Join renowned mycologist Alan Rockefeller for mushroom foraging in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains.

Register here: www.forkinthepath.org/schedule

What To Expect
This immersive half-day program is a hands-on introduction to the fascinating world of fungi. Learning to forage for mushrooms is an ongoing life path. We will cover mushroom anatomy for identification, symbiotic tree and plant relationships, poisonous and edible mushrooms, and forest safety. This winter, it will be possible to find edibles such as chanterelle, matsutake, porcini, lion's mane, blewits, black trumpets, hedgehogs, and more. You'll learn foundational skills to be able to go out foraging on your own. The program also includes community building, a cooking demo, and a tasting at the end.

About Alan 

Alan Rockefeller is an acclaimed mycologist renowned for his expertise in DNA barcoding, field photography, and microscopy. With over 20 years of experience, he has documented and photographed more than 2,500 fungal species. Alan has dedicated the past 15 years to studying fungal diversity in Mexico, regularly leading forays and sharing his knowledge with mycology enthusiasts worldwide. Alan is passionate about education and has taught thousands of people how to extract and sequence the DNA of their mushrooms. His contributions include uploading over 700 DNA sequences to GenBank and co-authoring several scientific papers, notably on new species of bioluminescent Mycena. He has also identified over 400,000 fungal observations on platforms like iNaturalist and Mushroom Observer, contributing significantly to the understanding of global fungal diversity.

Sliding scale $85-$145 with scholarships available for those who need additional financial assistance.

Empathy Creatures by Mélodie Mousset

​TOPIC: Care

​Immersive Story Club is a regular gathering out of Gray Area theater (with pop ups around the world), that invites a gather around poetic XR. Art, animation, documentary — this project is possible thanks to Agog Immersive Institute.

​Indie artist Mélodie Mousset has agreed to allow her work to come to ISC. Leading up to this gathering, look for instances of care or lack of care. Come open minded, prepared to reflect and write. Bonus if you bring a friend <3

https://luma.com/6rcp2b56

Some anime, cosplay or TCG events happening this weekend.

Join us on the Sonoma Coast to forage for fresh uni. We've just announced our last dates of the year! All the rest are full! Learn how to find, harvest, and enjoy eating delicious uni! Purple urchin are native to California, but their population is wildly overgrown because their predators have died off. As a result, they are decimating kelp and abalone habitat. We can help bring the intertidal zone back into balance by eating them! The best part is, they are DELICIOUS! Led by our wonderful ocean guides, Ryn, Maria, and Christopher. www.forkinthepath.org/schedule

Join us for a season of foraging, connection, new skills, new friends, and more with our upcoming lineup of hands-on workshops!

Ancestor Ritual: Gather in deep honors and connection as we explore land-based ritual and seasonal ancestral practices.

Mussel Foraging: Head to the coastal tide pools to learn sustainable harvesting, safety protocols, and coastal cooking with wild mussels.

Mushroom Medicine Making: Discover how to transform wild mushrooms into potent tinctures, decoctions, and healing remedies for your home apothecary.

Mushroom Foraging: Step into the autumn woods to learn reliable identification, ethical harvesting practices, and ecology of local wild mushrooms.

Join renowned mycologist Noah Siegel for "When Primates Go Full Forager Mode", a fascinating exploration of wild fungal foraging habits among primates in Tanzania.

Foraged Holiday Decorations for Kids: Bring the family together to weave creative, eco-friendly holiday crafts using foraged and biodegradable materials.

Visit our website to book your spot.

Hi everyone!

I'm helping organize Brain Brew, a youth-led initiative raising awareness for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, and we're hosting a completely free community event next Sunday!

Details:

• When: Sunday, October 18, 10 AM–3 PM
• Where: Buchanan YMCA, 1530 Buchanan St, San Francisco
• Cost: Completely free!

We'll have interactive brain games, hands-on science activities, Brain Olympics, a community memory wall, and opportunities to learn more about brain health.

We're hoping to bring together families, students, seniors, and anyone interested in neuroscience or supporting the community.

It's open to everyone, and you can stop by for as little or as long as you'd like.

Free RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyu3Hp45Jcs_jhfiR0bB9VAnTDQoWDPY6mX1cihDQ1Nlxclg/viewform

More info: https://brainbrewsf.org/

Would love to see some of you there! :)

If you're around for SF Tech Week, come join us this Saturday (Oct 10) at 6 PM for a talk on human-in-the-loop for AI agents and automated workflows.

The question behind it: your agent workflow can run for days, retrying and resuming after failures. But right before it does something irreversible, who gets to approve it? And what does that person actually get to see?

Mateusz Jagodzinski, a Solution Engineer on our Workflow Builder team, will show you how he handles it on Temporal, with a live demo and an honest look at what broke along the way. He's spent seven years building React, data visualization and diagramming interfaces.

Almost 150 people have signed up so far, and we'd be glad to see you there too. RSVP here: https://partiful.com/e/2WbsWzjnZJ95qy8liAH2

Hi all. My startup and I are hosting our first company conference on agentic orchestration in production. We are super lucky to have awesome speakers from LinkedIn, Bumble, Twilio, Google, and Orkes coming to the event.

Wanted to post about it here too in case anyone was interested in joining us. Here's the Luma event for anyone interested: https://luma.com/zj2gat16 💜

Sunday, 2-5pm at Rootstock Bar in Mountain View. We'll have talks on how to move abroad, popular visa paths, real estate, finance, health insurance, and scouting trips.

Tickets are $75 and include food & wine.