Castro and Noe Valley
A historic theatre, LGBTQ history, a farmers market and a lookout
Castro and Noe Valley has 6 places on the map. It runs from the Castro Theatre and Cliff's Variety on Castro Street to Twin Peaks above and the farmers market on 24th Street.
The Castro Theatre is at 429 Castro Street and Cliff's Variety at 479. The GLBT Historical Society Museum is at 4127 18th Street, and the Rainbow Honor Walk plaques run along the sidewalks of the Castro.
Noe Valley Farmers Market meets in Noe Valley Town Square at 3861 24th Street. Twin Peaks, at 922 feet, is the lookout above both neighborhoods.
What to see
The Castro Theatre, the Rainbow Honor Walk and the GLBT Historical Society Museum are within a few blocks of 18th and Castro Streets. Cliff's Variety has sold hardware and household goods on Castro Street since 1936.
Where to eat and drink
Noe Valley Farmers Market is the main food stop on the map here, and the shops along 24th Street are nearby.
Good to know
The Castro Theatre's site has a renovation page, so check it before planning a visit. Rec and Park notes which gate to Twin Peaks is open to vehicles.
Nearby neighbourhoods
Haight-Ashbury and the Panhandle Buena Vista Park, the Panhandle, Haight Street pubs and breakfast, Kezar Stadium, Tank Hill and Sutro Tower 
Mission District Murals, theatres, music halls, bars and Dolores Park 
Bernal Heights and Glen Park Hilltop views, a canyon, butchers, pizza and Cortland Avenue 
Hayes Valley Zuni Café, Absinthe, Rich Table, Biergarten The best of Castro and Noe Valley
Things to do in Castro and Noe Valley
What's on in Castro and Noe Valley
Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.
The Moth GrandSLAM Championship Theatre and shows
Fri 13 Nov · Castro Theatre
The Moth GrandSLAM Championship, a storytelling competition at the Castro Theatre on Castro Street.
20:00 · Map · Source: Castro Theatre
Castro: Tales Of The Village Activities
14 Nov to 20 Dec · Castro: Tales Of The Village
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Castro: Tales Of The Village.
11:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Corona Heights Stairways (Castro) Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Corona Heights Stairways
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Corona Heights Stairways.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Meet an Animal Ambassador Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Randall Museum
An open discussion with a curator of the Wild in California exhibit about the museum's rescue animal ambassadors.
11:30 to 12:30 · Map · Source: Randall Museum events
Author Talk: Native California Ingredients with Sara Calvosa Olson Talks and readings
Sun 15 Nov · Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch Library
Author Talk listed by San Francisco Public Library at its Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch location on 2026-11-15, 15:00 to 16:00.
15:00 to 16:00 · Map · Source: San Francisco Public Library
"Castro on Fire": A Queer Resistance Walking Tour Tours and walks
Sat 21 Nov · GLBT Historical Society Museum
90-minute walking tour with Unspeakable Vice starting at 4127 18th St, ages 21+, museum admission included.
$35 · 16:30 to 18:00 · Map · Source: GLBT Historical Society
BERTHA: Grateful Drag Theatre and shows
Sat 21 Nov · Castro Theatre
BERTHA: Grateful Drag, a drag show at the Castro Theatre on Castro Street.
20:00 · Map · Source: Castro Theatre
Meet an Animal Ambassador Activities
Sat 21 Nov · Randall Museum
An open discussion with a curator at the Randall Museum about its rescue animal ambassadors, open to guests of all ages.
11:30 to 12:30 · Map · Source: Randall Museum events
Meet an Animal Ambassador Talks and readings
Sat 28 Nov · Randall Museum
A talk with a curator about the rescue animal ambassadors at the Randall Museum.
11:30 to 12:30 · Map · Source: Randall Museum events
Julio Torres: Something New Comedy
Mon 30 Nov · Castro Theatre
Julio Torres: Something New, a comedy show at the Castro Theatre on Castro Street.
20:00 · Map · Source: Castro Theatre
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Small Town Gay Bar Film
Tue 1 Dec · Castro Theatre
Small Town Gay Bar, a film screening at the Castro Theatre on Castro Street.
19:30 · Map · Source: Castro Theatre
Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall Theatre and shows
Wed 2 Dec · Castro Theatre
Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall, a concert-film screening at the Castro Theatre on Castro Street.
19:30 · Map · Source: Castro Theatre
Sandra Bernhard Theatre and shows
Thu 3 Dec · Castro Theatre
Sandra Bernhard, a live show at the Castro Theatre on Castro Street.
20:00 · Map · Source: Castro Theatre
Marc Maron (early taping) Theatre and shows
Sat 5 Dec · Castro Theatre
Marc Maron (early taping), a comedy taping at the Castro Theatre on Castro Street.
19:00 · Map · Source: Castro Theatre
Marc Maron (late taping) Theatre and shows
Sat 5 Dec · Castro Theatre
Marc Maron (late taping), a comedy taping at the Castro Theatre on Castro Street.
21:30 · Map · Source: Castro Theatre
Bea Arthur: The Documentary Film
Wed 9 Dec · Castro Theatre
Bea Arthur: The Documentary, a film screening at the Castro Theatre on Castro Street.
19:30 · Map · Source: Castro Theatre
"Castro on Fire": A Queer Resistance Walking Tour Tours and walks
Sat 12 Dec · GLBT Historical Society Museum
90-minute walking tour with Unspeakable Vice starting at 4127 18th St, ages 21+, museum admission included.
$35 · 16:30 to 18:00 · Map · Source: GLBT Historical Society
Presentation: An Afternoon with Cafe Ohlone Activities
Sat 12 Dec · Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library
Presentation listed by San Francisco Public Library at its Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch location on 2026-12-12, 14:00 to 15:00.
14:00 to 15:00 · Map · Source: San Francisco Public Library
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