Join us for a powerful evening with NAMI San Francisco's "In Our Own Voice” program. This interactive event will feature personal stories of lived experience with mental health, emphasizing the […]
Join Dr. Dorothy Kronick and Simon Olavarria in conversation on how the deposition of Maduro fits into contemporary Venezuelan politics. This dialogue will help us understand contemporary Venezuelan politics. What happens now in Venezuela? What are the various political factions that might try to fill the vacuum? What does removing Maduro from power mean for […]
Join us for our monthly-ish board game night at Manny’s -Party games, Social games and Group games. Bring a game to teach and share! Hosted by board game enthusiast the Marmot King, Games Night is a fun analog way to spend your Friday night. The ticket includes one drink.
This unique club invites participants to engage deeply with the Mission District through guided writing prompts and sensory exploration. We'll begin each session with warm-up exercises inside Manny’s to build trust, curiosity, and creative flow. Next, we’ll head outside and engage with the streets, colors, sounds, and people of the surrounding neighborhood with different focuses […]
Comedian Will Durst and Mayor Willie Brown return to Manny’s to inaugurate their 2026 talk show series. The Will & Willie Show returns to Manny’s in San Francisco, Tuesday January 20, 6-7pm! January 20th is traditionally Inauguration Day. Flip the script on 2026 Midterms. The award-winning Will & Willie Show is co-hosted by political icon […]
Presented by The Frisc and the San Francisco Public Press Seems like for every big SF issue, there will be a vote in 2026. The June ballot will have the fight for Nancy Pelosi's seat and special supervisor elections that test how much heat remains from the Engardio recall. In November, half of supervisor and […]
How did Americans come to elect Barack Obama—and then Donald Trump? Those choices capture what Paul Starr calls the American contradiction. Join Professor Paul Starr for this riveting talk that will touch on - America's Core Rift: A deep, ongoing contradiction between a changing people and a resisting nation, rooted in slavery, drives current conflicts […]
Don’t miss out on the hottest new improv show to hit the Mission! Join us for a night of non-stop laughs. Join us for a night of side-splitting improv comedy! Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime show that’s never been seen before and will never be seen again! We take your suggestions […]
Join us for a fun and inspiring evening with Jenn Lueke, author of the debut cookbook DON’T THINK ABOUT DINNER. Known for her approachable recipes and refreshingly real take on cooking, Jenn shares how to make dinner less stressful and a lot more satisfying—no perfection required. Together, she and Liz will talk about finding balance […]
Join renowned neuroscientist Dr. Adam Gazzaley as he discusses the leading edge of brain science. What happens when neuroscience meets next-generation technology? In this dynamic talk, Dr. Adam Gazzaley discusses how modern technologies are reshaping the way we understand and improve cognition. From clinical-grade video games to neurostimulation and AI-driven diagnostics, Dr. Gazzaley looks at […]
In a live taping of Pacific Standard Time, the SF Standard’s flagship podcast, hosts Emily Dreyfuss and Jesse Alejandro Cottrell walk us through all the radical ways that San Franciscans are taking control of their joy this year. From embracing long-lost vices to investing in robotic beds that rock us to sleep, 2026 is shaping […]
Learn how to get your work published in an Op-Ed Journal from the Editor of the SF Chronicle Editorial Page! Join us at Manny's on Wed, Jan 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM to explore the art of writing op-eds from the San Francisco Chronicle's own Matt Fleischer! We'll delve into the power of op-eds and […]
