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Astronomy on Tap SF - October 2026

Talk · Astronomy · 7 PM · Mission DistrictLocal astronomers discuss stars, planets, and the universe at a neighborhood bar, with no PhD required.

Philosophy Salon with The Paradox Lab: Philosophical Zombies

Talk · Philosophical Zombies · 6 PM · Mission DistrictJoin a spooky salon exploring philosophical zombies—zombies that might be even scarier because they will not eat your brains.

All About San Francisco’s Stairways: No Walking Required!

Talk · San Francisco Stairways · 7 PM · Sold out · Glen ParkAuthors Mary Burk and Alexandra Kenin celebrate the grand finale of SF Stairway Month in a seated talk about San Francisco’s stairways, with no walking required.

Lectures on Tap - Beyond Rockets: How NASA Transforms the World

Talk · Nasa · 6:30 PM · San FranciscoProfessors, experts, and storytellers give thought-provoking lectures on how NASA transforms the world.

Earth 7 with Author Deb Olin Unferth

Books & Readings · Novel · 6 PM · Financial DistrictHear four-time Pushcart Prize winner and National Book Critics Circle Award finalist Deb Olin Unferth discuss her latest novel in conversation.

Splash Presents: Trivia Mondays

Trivia · 6:30 PM · Potrero HillCompete in Trivia Night, hosted by Sunset Trivia, on Mondays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Kathi Zellwegger and Mike Chinoy: Saving Lives in North Korea

Talk · Humanitarian Aid · 5:30 PM · Financial DistrictKathi Zellwegger and Mike Chinoy examine what one woman learned while providing humanitarian aid in North Korea.

Celebrate Local Author Elena Dudum's New Book!

Books & Readings · 7 PM · West PortalCelebrate local West Portal author Elena Dudum’s new memoir, “They told Me Back Home Would Be Beautiful.”

Trivia at The Riptide!

Trivia · 7 PM – 10 PM · Outer SunsetTest your knowledge at The Riptide’s Wednesday-night trivia.

Team Trivia Night

Trivia · 6:30 PM · DogpatchPlay a team-based quiz show with video and audio puzzles, a Buzzertastic Finale and trivia questions designed to be figureoutable.

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