Prompt to ‘Spock,’ AI assistant in the eventcarpooling app (admin console):
“Spock, build my San Francisco email newsletter and events website for October 12-31. Choose the spotlights, AI Ethics readings, and city theme”
Result
Page generation:
https://sanfrancisco.eventcarpooling.com/digest/137
Email Newsletter:
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From: San Francisco Events — No Reply
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Subject: San Francisco Events — October 12 – October 31, 2026
San Francisco Events
Your guide to upcoming events in San Francisco
October 12 – October 31, 2026
Hello, San Francisco! Your October 12–31 guide brings together hands-on science, literary afternoons, Warriors basketball, outdoor movement, and community activities across the city. Explore Tech, Arts, Sports, Civics, and Wellness, meet the local spotlights, and take a fresh look at AI Ethics. Times are San Francisco local time (PDT). Check organizer pages for current tickets, registration, age limits, and any changes before heading out.
Reading list / Bay Area
AI Ethics
San Francisco builds a lot of the technology the rest of the world uses. These reads help keep the conversation grounded: use AI to find your way to the room, then put the phone down and talk to people.
- AI Index Report 2026 / Stanford HAI
Annual data on AI research, investment, policy and public opinion. - Research Library / Data & Society
Reports and essays on the social effects of data-centric technology. - The AI Con / Book by Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna
A critical look at AI hype and who it serves. - The Worlds I See / Book by Fei-Fei Li
A memoir from one of the researchers behind modern computer vision.
🗺️ This week’s event locations in San Francisco
Open interactive map & sort by distance →
💼 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
City Lights Booksellers & Publishers
An independent literary meeting place founded in 1953, with poetry, fiction, translations, politics, and books from small publishers. Visit its North Beach bookstore or explore the official events calendar. Editorial spotlight, not a paid endorsement.Learn More →
🙌 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
San Francisco–Marin Food Bank
Help a local nonprofit working to end hunger in San Francisco and Marin. Explore warehouse, neighborhood distribution, or home-delivery volunteering through its official portal. Choose and confirm an available shift directly with the Food Bank; no placement is guaranteed.Learn More →
Upcoming Events 🎯
CIVICS
Park Ranger Campfire Talks
📅 Monday, Oct 12 at 3:00 PM
📍 Presidio Tunnel Tops Campfire Circle, near 210 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94129
Gather for a free, 30-minute National Park Service ranger talk about the Presidio’s people and history. All ages welcome; enjoy the park before or after the talk.
via Curated from official organizer
TECH
After Dark: Speak Easy
📅 Thursday, Oct 15 at 6:00 PM
📍 Exploratorium, Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
Explore the science of communication and perception with interactive exhibits, conversations, games, and an improv workshop. Adults 18+; paid admission. Organizer registration is separate from platform interest.
via Curated from official organizer
ARTS
NightLife: October 15
📅 Thursday, Oct 15 at 6:00 PM
📍 California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118
Explore the aquarium, rainforest, and science museum after dark, with conversation and creativity. Ages 21+; $26 admission, planetarium passes sold separately.
via Curated from official organizer
ARTS
Young Miko
📅 Thursday, Oct 15 at 8:00 PM
📍 Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158
Catch Young Miko at Chase Center. Ticketed live music; check the venue’s official event page for entry policies.
via Curated from official organizer
SPORTS
Warriors vs. Trail Blazers — Preseason
📅 Friday, Oct 16 at 7:00 PM
📍 Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158
Golden State hosts Portland in a preseason game. Game starts at 7 p.m.; doors open at 5:30 p.m. Check the official page for tickets and arena policies.
via Curated from official organizer
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