Cultural Celebrations San Francisco

Celtic New Year Céilí 2026

You are invited to come celebrate the Celtic New Year with us on **Sunday, November 8**, with lots of dances and lots of dancers! We are having a big, traditional Irish dance night (known as a *céilí*) in the largest ballroom of the United Irish Cultural Center in San Francisco. There will be a mix of set and ceili dances for all skill levels – complete beginners are welcome to join! Live traditional Irish music will be performed by **TBD**. Please feel free to bring a treat to share during break time. Tea and coffee will be provided. Admission (cash or credit card at the door): * **$15** for Comhaltas members. If you are not yet a member, **[join here](https://sfcooleykeegancce.org/misc/join_cceck.html)**! * **$20** for non-members *This event is hosted by the [San Francisco Cooley-Keegan branch](http://sf.ccewest.org) of [Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann](https://comhaltas.ie), the international organization dedicated to promoting Irish culture.* *** **How to find us:** The ceili is on the 2nd floor in St. Patrick's Room (the large ballroom). Entrance will be from the REAR of the UICC through Wawona Gates on Wawona Street and up the steps from the parking lot. Elevator access will also be open.

San Francisco Diwali Festival 🪔 Free Event

🎈🎈Language and Cultural Exchange Event! Berkeley! November 14th@ Cellarmaker

Welcome! Participate with us on Saturday for a cultural and language exchange. This event will be hosted by native Spanish speakers, however, all languages are welcome! Spend your Saturday afternoon connecting with international friends and fun interactions. Look for the table with the Red balloons 🎈

Halloween: Kirtan, Party, Feast!

Halloween: Kirtan, Party, Feast! $20·with Bhakti SF [Book](https://bhaktisf.setmore.com/class-session/95b2d4a1-7bc4-4b5c-8163-5585cd128b1c?step=user-details&products=53e47cb3-e481-4d67-b6f6-14ae6aa230da&type=class&staff=ba725204-00a8-49fc-b5d4-67c0cd9726e1&slot=1793498400000&sessionId=95b2d4a1-7bc4-4b5c-8163-5585cd128b1c&staffSelected=true&customer=) 🎃 Halloween at Bhakti SF: Party, Feast & Kirtan! Join us for a special Halloween night at Bhakti SF! Come dressed up if you wish and celebrate with a delicious vegetarian feast, joyful kirtan, and plenty of good company. 🍽️ 7:00 PM — Halloween Feast We’ll begin the evening with a beautiful feast of freshly prepared prasadam. 🎶 Following the feast — Kirtan until 9:00 PM Then we’ll turn up the music and fill the space with the sound of mantra, singing, and celebration. 🪘 After Party Harinam The night doesn’t end at 9! Join us as we take the kirtan into the streets for an after-party harinam through the Mission. We’ll chant, dance, and share the joyful energy of kirtan with the neighborhood. Costumes are encouraged but completely optional—come as you are! Saturday\, October 31 \| 7:00 PM 📍 Bhakti SF Hare Krishna!

Bhangra & Beats Night Market-Official City of San Francisco Diwali Celebration

**Bhangra & Beats Night Market** **Official City of San Francisco Diwali Celebration** **Friday\, November 13\, 2026 \| 4–9 PM** **Yerba Buena Gardens + Jessie Square + Yerba Buena Lane** **Family Friendly & All Ages** **Free With RSVP:** [https://bb-diwali-26.eventbrite.com](https://bb-diwali-26.eventbrite.com) Celebrate Diwali in the heart of San Francisco as **[Bhangra & Beats Night Market](https://www.instagram.com/bhangraandbeats/)** returns to [Yerba Buena Gardens ](https://www.instagram.com/p/DdagBp2S9LJ/)for the **Official City of San Francisco Diwali Celebration**! The Gardens come alive with the infectious energy of **[Non Stop Bhangra](https://www.instagram.com/nonstopbhangra/)** bringing its signature mix of Bhangra music, dance, live drummers, colorful performances, interactive dance lessons, DJs, and an open dance floor where everyone is invited to join the celebration. Enjoy delicious Indian food, local makers and artisans, henna, family-friendly activities, arts and crafts, community activations, Bollywood music at Jessie Square plaza, plus more throughout Yerba Buena Gardens and Yerba Buena Lane. Inspired by the joy, light, and togetherness of Diwali, Bhangra & Beats transforms the heart of downtown San Francisco into a vibrant celebration of South Asian culture and Bay Area community bringing people of all backgrounds together through music, dance, food, art, and connection. Indian inspired fits encouraged\~come dressed in vibrant colors and your favorite Diwali look as we light up the gardens together! ✨🪔

Japanese-English language exchange Berkeley

Make international friends & speak in Japanese and English. Members of all ages, from university students to working adults, are welcome to participate. 現役の大学生から社会人まで幅広い年齢の方が参加します。 どなたでも参加可能です！ 是非お越し下さい！お待ちしております。 Please order a drink directly upon arrival to participate (beer or soft drinks etc.)

San Francisco State University - Day of The Dead Concierto & Fiesta!

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Music, Memory, and Fiesta Join the Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra & Chorus for an hour of moving music under Music Director Urs Leonhardt Steiner — then let the party begin! Stay for a full-on fiesta: with music, dancing, delicacies, and a community altar honoring loved ones. Dress up in color and celebrate life and your loved ones with the Golden Gate Symphony! Benicia Clocktower – Sat, 10/31/26, 2pm SF State McKenna Theatre – Sun, 11/1/26, 2pm Discounts for seniors & youth & SFSU students & faculty https://sfsu.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1724

🎈 🎉 🎊 FOURTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF MEET UP EN ESPAÑOL 🎊 🎉 🎈 NOV 5th

🎊 🎉 CUMPLIMOS CUATRO AÑOS!!! It’s been four years since we started this endeavor!!!!! Acompáñanos a celebrar nuestro cuarto aniversario! Participa de juegos, conversaciones, rifas gratis y mucha celebración. No te lo pierdas! Para que nos encuentres, la mesa tendrá los globos rojos 🎈 🎈 Safe parking behind the venue across the Street

Inaugural World Deaf & Disabled Dance Film Festival, Nov 6 - 7, 2026!

You are invited to our first-ever 2026 World Deaf and Disabled Dance Film Festival Friday Nov 6th-Saturday Nov 7th at YBCA in San Francisco presenting 28 incredible films highlighting artists and dancers from over the world! Friday Nov 6 6:00pm \- 9:00pm \| Evening Dance Documentary & Short Films Program Saturday Nov 7 11:30am \- 1:00pm \| Morning Dance Documentary Film Program 1 1:15pm \- 3:00pm \| Short Dance Film Program 1 4:00pm \- 6:00pm \| Short Dance Film Program 2 6:15pm \- 8:15pm \| Evening Dance Documentary Program 2 Film line up coming soon! Tickets $25 per individual program $80 Saturday All-Day Pass WDDDFF2026.eventbrite.com YBCA: 701 Mission St in SF - (Powell BART) Access Check: YBCA is ADA accessible, ASL interpreters will be provided and all films will be captioned and Audio Described. #WWDDDFF2026 [CONTENT DESCRIPTION: A promotional flyer for the World Deaf & Disabled Dance Film Festival. The background is a cosmic scene filled with blue, purple, pink, orange, and gold nebula clouds and stars. At the top center is a glowing rainbow globe wrapped with a golden film strip. Gold and cream text across the globe reads WORLD DEAF & DISABLED DANCE FILM FESTIVAL. At upper left is a red-and-white striped popcorn container with popcorn spilling above it. At upper right is a yellow ticket icon with a black star. Large gold, white, and cream text with black outlines fills the center and lower half of the flyer. A thin gold rounded rectangle frames the Friday and Saturday schedule. Along the bottom is a gold footer containing access and organizational logos, with a QR code at the far right. Text reads: WORLD DEAF & DISABLED DANCE FILM FESTIVAL Light Concessions Provided Tickets $25 per program $80 Saturday day pass November 6–7 Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 701 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103 Friday, November 6 6–9 PM: Evening Dance Documentary & Short Films Program Saturday, November 7 11:30 AM–1 PM: Morning Dance Documentary Film Program 1 1:15–3 PM: Short Dance Film Program 1 4–6 PM: Short Dance Film Program 2 6:15–8:15 PM: Evening Dance Documentary Program 2 Tickets here: WDDDFF2026.eventbrite.com The footer includes logos for sign language interpretation, closed captioning, audio description, and wheelchair accessibility symbols, followed by the YBCA, Urban Jazz Dance Company, Borealis Philanthropy, Intersection for the Arts, and FilmFreeway logos. A QR code appears at the bottom right. END CONTENT DESCRIPTION]

[Festival] World of Dumplings

**World of Dumplings** *World of Dumplings* is a festival organized by *Asians are Strong*. Tickets are free, but dumplings are not. This is the third year of this festival at the Ferry Building. a few dozen vendors will showcase their various dumplings from around the world, many cuisines will be represented celebrating the cultures of many asian countries and others including Italy and Spain. This is a large festival, so it is loosely organized, we'll meet around 11:00a at the western front doors near Peaches Patties. I'll have a flag, I will also have a discussion channel created for this event on WhatsApp in the San Francisco Foodies group, so people can point out great finds, posting in this event's comments is also recommended. **Minutiae** Tickets are free, and can be purchased at [World of Dumplings 2026](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-of-dumplings-2026-tickets-1997773482264) **History** Started by *Asians are Strong* in 2024, this is the third year at the San Francisco Ferry building, last year was a lot of fun. From their site: *What to expect:* * *Dumplings from all over the world* * *25+ restaurant vendors* * *Eating contests* * *Cooking demos* * *Beer garden* * *Raffle prizes* * *Dumpling trivia* * *Family activities* * *Performances* * *Music* * *And more exciting new additions to be announced!* Administratriva Estimated Cost (of Entree or three course meal) *Dress is smart casual*

Halloween Costume Party & Dance for adults of all ages

Halloween always boasts the year’s best party! Everyone is so much less-inhibited. This year we celebrate at a lovely restaurant right on the water at Harbor Point Tennis Club, where the world’s top tennis players compete each year! Meet new friends and compete for prizes for the best costumes (optional). Dance to your favorite hits with Top [DJ Darryl K](http://www.djdarrylk.com/)! Adults of all ages welcome. **[DISCOUNT TICKETS](http://Halloween%20always%20boasts%20the%20year%E2%80%99s%20best%20party!%20Everyone%20is%20so%20much%20less-inhibited.):** $50/advance or $60/door. Tickets are limited. If you want to buy tickets, please click **[HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-costume-party-dance-for-single-professionals-tickets-1999054831815?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)**. Your RSVP on meetup is NOT a ticket and does NOT guarantee you a spot. WHERE: **[Lighthouse Restaurant at Harbor Point](https://lighthouse-restaurants.com/)**, 475 E Strawberry Dr, Mill Valley CA. Free parking! WHEN: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 8-11pm. CO-SPONSORED by *The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area*, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit [The Seva Foundation](https://www.seva.org/), to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at [[www.thepartyhotline.com](http://www.thepartyhotline.com)](). · [Peninsula Speed Dating for 30s/40s](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sfosadt-doubletree-san-francisco-airport-south-blvd/), Oct 25, South San Francisco · [Rooftop Party at Spectacular Hotel](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooftop-party-at-lovely-napa-hotel-tickets-2001262960387?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40+, Oct 25, Napa · [Fresh Start Social](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fresh-start-social-for-divorced-or-separated-tickets-2002479534192?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), adults of all ages, Oct 29, San Francisco · [Halloween Party](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-costume-party-dance-for-single-professionals-50-tickets-1999054831815?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, Oct 31, Mill Valley · [Halloween Party](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silicon-valleys-largest-singles-halloween-costume-party-tickets-2003215472403), adults of all ages, Oct 31, Sunnyvale · [Peninsula 50+ Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peninsula-mixer-for-50-tickets-1999055415561?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), Nov 1, Burlingame · [Silicon Valley Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silicon-valley-speed-dating-for-40s50s-tickets-2002851209884?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, Nov 11, Palo Alto · [Asian Singles & Those Who Love Them](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asian-singles-those-who-love-them-tickets-2002765438339?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), adults of all ages, Nov 15, Newark/Fremont · [East Bay Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-2003486273376?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, Nov 18, Lafayette · [Wine Tasting & Party in The Sonoma Wine Country](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-tasting-party-for-single-professionals-in-the-sonoma-wine-country-tickets-2002850867861?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40+, Nov 22 · [Holiday Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-2003037664575?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, Dec 2, San Jose · [Marin Christmas Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-christmas-mixer-for-single-professionals-40-tickets-2003038885226?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40+, Dec 13, Tiburon · [Silicon Valley Christmas Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-mixer-for-single-professionals-50-silicon-valley-tickets-2003040458933?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, Dec 15, Campbell · [New Years Eve Bash](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bay-area-singles-new-years-eve-gala-2027-tickets-2003431606867?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), adults of all ages, Dec 31, Sunnyvale · Hispanic Singles & Those Who Love Them, adults of all ages, Jan 7, SF. Details soon! FOLLOW US ON **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/singlesbayarea/)**. **[VIDEO](https://www.instagram.com/p/DETWrxSvvvW/)** from our New Years Eve Bash. PLEASE NOTE: The number of people who RSVP on this meetup doesn't reflect all who have registered or will be attending. We promote our events on 26 different singles meetups and dozens of major websites, including *Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Yahoo, Google*, etc., plus email blasts to thousands of Bay Area singles.

Thursday Kirtan and Supper

#### Thursday, 6:30–8:00 PM KIRTAN & SUPPER * Kirtan, or mantra meditation, is a call-and-response chanting practice, blending sacred mantras with music and dancing. It fosters ecstatic joy and deep collective participation. No experience needed. Suggested donation: $15. **Registration is not required.** Bhakti SF [https://bhaktisf.com/](https://bhaktisf.com/) 3250 17th Street San Francisco, CA 94110