Name: Arcana
Address: 2512 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Rating: 4.6

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The launch event for Sun Shower at Arcana.

Sun Shower Launch

A live band performance scheduled for Thursday, April 25, 2026, from 21:00 to 23:30. The event features a night of live music with a band, offering an engaging musical experience. No specific venue name is provided, but it is associated with Arcana in Toronto.

Thursday Live Band Night

An event titled 'BLACK SHEEP RECORDS x ALORE: UNTITLED' scheduled to start on May 1, 2026, from 09:30 to 01:30. Further details about the event are not provided.

BLACK SHEEP RECORDS x ALORE: UNTITLED

A Baile funk and club event titled 'BAILE WORLD X CLUB NOVA' taking place at Arcana, located at 2512 Mission Street, San Francisco. The event is scheduled to start on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 21:30 and end on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 01:30. The event features DJs including CHRYSALIS, CQUESTT, LOUIE EL SER, and FEMME JATALE. Tickets are available online.

BAILE WORLD X CLUB NOVA

The event 'CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING' is scheduled for May 3, 2026. It indicates that the venue will be closed for the holiday. No specific start or end times are provided, and there is no additional description or image associated with this event. The event details suggest that the venue, Arcana, will be unavailable on this date.

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

An artist Q&A event featuring Rebecca Kaufman, Mario Navasero, and Kyle Dunn, discussing their work and creative processes. The event is part of the 'Liquid Lines' exhibition on display from April 10 to May 18, 2026, at Arcana. Attendees can learn about the artists' approaches to art, including themes of repetition, system disruptions, energy, and fluidity in their work.

LIQUID LINES ARTIST Q&A

An artist Q&A event in conjunction with the 'Liquid Lines' exhibition, featuring discussions with artists Kyle Austin Dunn, Rebecca Kaufman, and Mario. The event explores process, material, improvisation, and visual languages behind the artworks, offering insights into abstraction and artistic practices. The session is scheduled for May 7, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Arcana, 2512 Mission Street, San Francisco.

A live jazz performance featuring Veotis Latchison, presented by Jazz in the Neighborhood. The event takes place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 21:00 to 23:30 at Arcana, located at 2512 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA.

JAZZ IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: VEOTIS LATCHISON

An all-night event featuring DJ TEGH, known for blending global influences and diverse sounds to create dynamic dancefloor experiences. The event takes place at Arcana, located at 2512 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA. It starts on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 21:30 and ends on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 01:30.

PIÑATA: TEGH ALL NIGHT

An event featuring FAMILY NOT A GROUP and HOUSECAT.FM taking place at Arcana in San Francisco. The event is scheduled from Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 21:30 to Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 01:30. The venue is located at 2512 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA.

FAMILY NOT A GROUP + HOUSECAT.FM

Join the event hosted by IDA to learn how to make grillz from scratch. The event takes place on Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 15:00 to 19:00 at Arcana, located at 2512 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA.

YAAQEE STUDIO GRILLZ LAB

A repeat of the previous night's performance by Family Not A Group and Housecat.FM.

Join us for an evening featuring a live jazz band, R & Friends, at Arcana on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 21:00 to 23:30. The event offers a vibrant musical experience in a cozy setting. No cover charge.

CHILI CORDER

A live jazz band performance featuring CHILI CORDER and R & Friends at Arcana. The event takes place on Thursday, May 14, 2026, starting at 21:00 and ending at 23:30. No cover charge is specified.

Join us on May 15, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00 at Arcana for the HELLA CHENIN event featuring winemaker Matt Crutchfield. Enjoy a selection of three wines followed by a DJ set. No cover charge.

HELLA CHENIN WINEMAKER EVENT: MATT CRUTCHFIELD

A wine event featuring winemaker Matt Crutchfield.

An evening event featuring DJ KREAM and THOW WOW at Arcana, starting on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 21:30 to 01:30. The event takes place at Arcana, located at 2512 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA. Tickets are available online, and the event promises a lively night of music and entertainment.

LUNR: DJ KREAM & THOW WOW

An event featuring DJ MYMY with special guests, taking place at Arcana in San Francisco. The event runs from Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 21:30 until Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 01:30.

SWEAT.MPS

A jazz event featuring Quinteto Karibe Karla Lozada, blending bolero, guaguancó, and bomba with jazz influences. The performance includes artists on keys, bass, percussion, clarinet, vocals, and barril, hosted by Jazz in the Neighborhood at Arcana in San Francisco.

JAZZ IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: QUINTETO KARIBE KARLA LOZADA

An LGBTQ+ Pride Art Show titled "Nothing Hidden" taking place on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 6 PM to 10 PM. The event features art celebrating Pride and is hosted by Arcana. It is held at an unspecified location in Toronto, with tickets available through Eventbrite.

NOTHING HIDDEN LGBTQ+ PRIDE ART SHOW

An art show after party featuring global sounds on vinyl, with performances by Rixmantis, Elisse Locomotion, and Jardin. The event is scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026, from 21:30 to 01:30 at Arcana, 2512 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA.

PLEASURES: LIBERACION AUDITIVA

An event featuring DJ Fibonacci & Lexapeel with guest DJs Zuri Alexa, LaPlayah, and Fibonacci, playing Jersey club flips to baile funk percussions, Miami bass, and amapiano cuts. The event takes place at Arcana, 2512 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, from 9:30 PM on June 6, 2026, to 1:30 AM on June 7, 2026.

CROSSFADE

A DJ event with Jersey club, baile funk, and Miami bass, featuring guest DJs and dance music.

A plant and sip workshop hosted by Arcana, scheduled for Sunday, June 7, from 4 PM to 6 PM. Participants will enjoy a creative session involving plants, led by Anna, at Arcana in San Francisco. The event offers an opportunity to learn about plants while socializing and sipping beverages.

Arcana Plant & Sip with Anna - June

A plant workshop with a plant doctor, creating decorative Kokedama arrangements.

KOKEDAMA WORKSHOP

Join the NIDO SOCIAL CLUB for their Pride Social event at Arcana on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00. Enjoy drinks and mingling with the community. For more information, visit their Instagram or RSVP through their website.

NIDO SOCIAL CLUB: PRIDE SOCIAL

Frameline

A jazz event featuring Henry Hung on trumpet with special guests, part of the Jazz in the Neighborhood series. The event takes place at Arcana, located at 2512 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 21:00 to 23:30.

JAZZ IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: HENRY HUNG

A jazz performance featuring Henry Hung on trumpet and special guests.

Arcana is a trendy wine bar in San Francisco known for its vibrant atmosphere and good food. Many reviews highlight the quality of the wine selection and the enjoyable flatbreads, though some dishes received mixed feedback. The venue is praised for hosting events and live music, making it a popular spot for gatherings. However, some guests wished for longer operating hours.

San Francisco is internationally renowned as a LGBTQ+ mecca, with the Castro District serving as the heart of the gay community. The city has been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ rights and culture for decades, from Harvey Milk's activism to the AIDS crisis response. The Castro features iconic venues like Twin Peaks Tavern, The Mix, and Castro Theatre. San Francisco Pride is one of the largest Pride celebrations globally, and the city's progressive politics and diverse queer community make it a beacon for LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide.

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April 2026

Sun Shower Launch

Thursday Live Band Night

May 2026

BLACK SHEEP RECORDS x ALORE: UNTITLED

BAILE WORLD X CLUB NOVA

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

LIQUID LINES ARTIST Q&A

LIQUID LINES ARTIST Q&A

JAZZ IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: VEOTIS LATCHISON

JAZZ IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: VEOTIS LATCHISON

PIÑATA: TEGH ALL NIGHT

FAMILY NOT A GROUP + HOUSECAT.FM

YAAQEE STUDIO GRILLZ LAB

FAMILY NOT A GROUP + HOUSECAT.FM

CHILI CORDER

CHILI CORDER

HELLA CHENIN WINEMAKER EVENT: MATT CRUTCHFIELD

HELLA CHENIN WINEMAKER EVENT: MATT CRUTCHFIELD

LUNR: DJ KREAM & THOW WOW

LUNR: DJ KREAM & THOW WOW

SWEAT.MPS

SWEAT.MPS

June 2026

JAZZ IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: QUINTETO KARIBE KARLA LOZADA

NOTHING HIDDEN LGBTQ+ PRIDE ART SHOW

PLEASURES: LIBERACION AUDITIVA

CROSSFADE

CROSSFADE

Arcana Plant & Sip with Anna - June

KOKEDAMA WORKSHOP

NIDO SOCIAL CLUB: PRIDE SOCIAL

NIDO SOCIAL CLUB: PRIDE SOCIAL

JAZZ IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: HENRY HUNG

JAZZ IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: HENRY HUNG

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