NewsSan Francisco ExaminerNovember 1, 2026San Francisco County
San Francisco hosts Day of the Dead, opera, ice-skating, block party, and benefit concert events
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San Francisco residents can attend multiple cultural and entertainment events this week, including the Marigold Project's Day of the Dead celebration at Potrero del Sol Park, San Francisco Opera's production of Mozart's comic opera, the seasonal Union Square ice-skating rink opening, a block party on 2nd Street featuring Big Freedia, and a nonprofit benefit concert headlined by Patti LaBelle at The Warfield.
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Residents gain access to multiple community and entertainment events across San Francisco with ticket prices ranging from free to $443 depending on the specific activity.
Key Facts
- The Marigold Project is hosting its 34th Day of the Dead celebration at Potrero del Sol Park with a pop-up marketplace, musical performances, and altars.
- The Day of the Dead event is admission-free, runs from 4 to 10 p.m., and allows guests to build altars starting at 10 a.m.
- San Francisco Opera is staging a four-act Mozart comic opera featuring characters Figaro, Susanna, and Count Almaviva.
- Opera tickets range from $36 to $443, with high-definition video broadcasts available for balcony patrons at War Memorial Opera House.
- The seasonal Union Square ice-skating rink is opening with an event featuring on-ice performances and free skating for the first 100 guests at 5:30 and 7 p.m. sessions.
- Union Square ice-skating rink tickets range from $18.02 to $23.32.
- A free all-ages block party spanning three blocks of 2nd Street will feature dancing, DJs, food trucks, and a headline performance by Big Freedia.
- The nonprofit's annual benefit concert at The Warfield is headlined by Patti LaBelle, with additional performances by Destani Wolf, Son de Fandango, the Glide Ensemble, and The Change Band.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationSon de Fandango“Mexican music group performing at the benefit concert.”PersonErhard Roms“Set designer for the San Francisco Opera production.”OrganizationGlide Ensemble and The Change Band“Performing groups at the benefit concert.”PersonPatti LaBelle“Singer headlining the nonprofit's annual benefit concert at The Warfield.”PersonDestani Wolf“Berkeley-based performer participating in the benefit concert.”locationWar Memorial Opera House“Venue broadcasting the opera performance to balcony-level patrons.”locationUnion Square“Location of the seasonal ice-skating rink.”locationThe Warfield“Venue hosting the nonprofit's annual benefit concert.”OrganizationMarigold Project“Artist-led organization hosting the Day of the Dead celebration at Potrero del S”locationPotrero del Sol Park“Location of the 34th annual Day of the Dead event.”PersonBig Freedia“Entertainer headlining the block party on 2nd Street.”OrganizationSan Francisco Opera“Staging a production of Mozart's comic opera.”PersonSebastian Weigle“Conductor making his podium debut with the San Francisco Opera.”