Mountain Lake: Back in Time

Saturday, July 7, 2–3 p.m. Meet at the bathrooms off Lake Street Explore the Presidio like the Spanish did: Learn to identify plants, and find out how and why they grow at th... Read More

Arts & Culture

S.F. International Poetry Festival

Thu–Sun, July 26–29 Various S.F. venues Featuring free and open-to-the-public poetry and music throughout the City, including a street party in North Beach, youth event... Read More

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Kalligraphia 13: Gallery Walk and Talk With Friends of Calligraphy

Saturday, July 21, 2–4 p.m. S.F. Main Library View a wide range of calligraphic techniques from traditional methods dating to the Middle Ages to contemporary pen and abstrac... Read More

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FAX Special Project: Box of Rain

Wed–Sat thru July 21, noon–5 p.m. SFAC Main Gallery (401 Van Ness Ave.) When an S.F. gallery installs a new fax machine, astounded staff is confronted with the possibil... Read More

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Paul Madonna posters to grace Market Street

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The Stuff that Dreams Are Made Of: San Francisco and Movies

The Old Mint, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. The exhibition paints a picture of the amazing breadth of the Bay Area’s film history and filmmaking community, using photographs, posters,... Read More

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Juneteenth Festival Celebration

Fillmore Street A Bay Area-wide celebration of African-American freedom that encourages self-development and respect for all cultures by sharing African-American history and cultu... Read More

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Presidio Park Stewards Volunteer Day

Presidio, 9 a.m.–noon Help enhance native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors, and learn about dune and serpentine systems while restoring various plant hab... Read More

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World Oceans Day

Aquarium of the Bay, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. The Aquarium will bring awareness of plastic pollution and other forms of marine debris; includes informational booths and interactive dis... Read More

Arts & Culture, Calendar

artMRKT San Francisco

Preview & Party: Thursday, May 17, 6 p.m. Fair: Fri-Sat, May 18–19, 11 a.m. & Sunday May 20, noon Concourse Exhibition Center The Bay Area’s premier contemporar... Read More

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The Golden Gate Bridge: An Icon that Changed Marin

Through Sep. 1, 11 a.m. Marin History Museum, San Rafael Moulin Studies and photographer Jeffrey Floyd open up their archives of photographs from the construction of the bridge in ... Read More

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ArtPadSF

Preview & Opening Party: Thursday, May 17, 6 p.m. Show: Fri–Sun, May 18–20, noon Phoenix Hotel Featuring screenings, panels, performances, and more, this boutique a... Read More

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19th Annual Artists’ Warehouse Sale

Preview: Wednesday, May 9, 6 p.m. Sale: Thu–Sun, May 10–13 SFMOMA Artists Gallery This highly anticipated annual event features works up to 75 percent off retail price ... Read More

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North Beach First Fridays

Friday, May 4, 6 p.m. Various venues Local galleries, restaurants and retail shops stage art openings, poetry readings, and performance events. Participants include Tattoo Boogaloo... Read More

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San Francisco International Arts Festival

Daily, May 2–20 Various venues This festival brings together a global community of artists and audiences including local artists Post:Ballet, AXIS Dance Company and Yaelisa &... Read More

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