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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 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 importance of peer support and connection. Together, we'll explore critical topics such as recognizing the signs of mental health challenges, understanding what helps in recovery, […]
San Francisco is charting an ambitious path toward a climate-positive future built on systemic change What does it actually take to transform a major city's relationship with energy, buildings, and environmental justice? Join us for a conversation with Tyrone Jue, Director of San Francisco's Environment Department, on the city's updated Climate Action Plan and the […]
Come join us for our 2026 club kickoff at Manny's! We’ll outline our exciting plans for the year and then hang out with great food and drinks available for purchase. Several of our partners and sponsors will be in attendance, and we will also have sample kits available to try on for sizing for our […]
Dating in 2026 is chaotic, hilarious, and confusing all at once. We’re hopeful, jaded, craving connection, and still ghosting people while texting three others, trying to make sense of what anyone is actually thinking. This show/workshop cuts straight through the noise. Join Safa for a wildly honest, laugh-out-loud evening where your dating stories take center […]
Join us for the first in a series of town halls with the candidates for Governor of California! The race for Governor of California is only getting more and more exciting! This next year will be filled with many more surprises to come, so stay up-to-date by attending Manny's series of town halls with each […]
