Things to Do in San Francisco This Weekend: Oct 9–11

Things to Do in San Francisco This Weekend: Oct 9–11 City Guides
My Morning Jacket brings indie rock intensity to The Fillmore, while the weekend stretches across jazz virtuosity, theatrical comedy, and electronic production across the city's most eclectic rooms.

My Morning Jacket powers through The Fillmore on Friday night with the kind of alternative rock warmth that has defined two decades, anchoring a weekend where San Francisco’s stages refuse to settle into a single genre or mood.

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My Morning Jacket at The Fillmore

Fri, Oct 9, 8:00 PM · The Fillmore – San Francisco · from $158

The Louisville indie rock institution brings their signature blend of psychedelic guitars and emotional depth to one of San Francisco’s most storied venues. Expect the kind of setlist that spans their catalog with the energy that has made them festival favorites and arena draws across North America.

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San Francisco Symphony: Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances at Davies Symphony Hall

Fri, Oct 9, 7:30 PM · Davies Symphony Hall · from $47

The SF Symphony opens Friday evening with one of the Romantic era’s most lush and dramatic works, a piece that builds from intimate chamber textures to full orchestral grandeur. This is classical music that demands full attention and rewards it with some of the most beautiful sounds an orchestra can produce.

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Bonnie Raitt & Jon Cleary at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Sat, Oct 10, 8:00 PM · Bill Graham Civic Auditorium · from $85

The blues-rock legend takes the stage Saturday with her longtime collaborator, a pairing that promises the kind of slide guitar mastery and soulful vocals that have defined her four-decade career. Cleary’s keyboard work adds another layer of sophistication to a set that spans Raitt’s deepest catalog.

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Jacob Collier at Castro Theatre

Sat, Oct 10, 8:00 PM · Castro Theatre · from $501

The genre-fluid virtuoso fills the Castro’s ornate interior Saturday night with the kind of harmonic complexity and vocal precision that has made him a phenomenon among musicians and listeners alike. His live shows are as much about the interplay between band members as they are about the intricate arrangements themselves.

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Peter Pan Goes Wrong at San Francisco Playhouse

Fri, Oct 9, 8:00 PM · San Francisco Playhouse · from $109

This theatrical comedy reimagines the classic tale as a backstage disaster, where the production itself becomes the real story. The show’s physical comedy and clever staging have made it a hit across multiple continents, delivering laughs that build from character mishaps to full-scale theatrical chaos.

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Rod Wave at Chase Center

Fri, Oct 9, 8:00 PM · Chase Center · from $59

The Memphis rapper and singer brings his melodic trap sound to Chase Center on Friday, a performer who has built a devoted following through introspective lyrics and atmospheric production. His live show captures the emotional intensity that defines his studio work.

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Kurt Elling at SFJAZZ Center – Miner Auditorium

Fri, Oct 9, 7:30 PM · SFJAZZ Center – Miner Auditorium · from $73

The virtuoso jazz vocalist takes the intimate Miner Auditorium Friday night, delivering the kind of scat improvisation and interpretive depth that has made him one of contemporary jazz’s most respected voices. His command of melody and rhythm creates an evening of pure musical conversation.

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Palace at Warfield

Sat, Oct 10, 8:00 PM · Warfield · from $61

The indie rock band brings their atmospheric guitar work and introspective songwriting to the Warfield Saturday night, a venue that has hosted generations of alternative rock acts. Their live arrangements expand the studio versions into something more expansive and immersive.

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Devon Gilfillian at The Independent

Fri, Oct 9, 9:00 PM · The Independent · from $25

The soul-blues guitarist and vocalist takes The Independent Friday night with the kind of raw emotional delivery and instrumental prowess that recalls classic soul and blues traditions. His performances balance technical mastery with genuine feeling, creating an intimate connection with the room.

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Chayanne at Chase Center

Sun, Oct 11, 7:00 PM · Chase Center · from $62

The Puerto Rican pop and Latin music icon brings decades of hits to Chase Center Sunday evening, a performer whose influence spans generations of Latin pop listeners. His live show combines dance, spectacle, and the kind of vocal control that has made him a stadium draw across the Americas.

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Check dates and venues carefully—several shows span multiple nights or have specific start times. Book early for the larger venues, especially Chase Center and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.