32nd Annual Russian Festival

Friday, Feb. 21, 5:30–9:30 p.m. Sat.–Sun., Feb. 22–23, 11 a.m. Dance Party: Fri.–Sat., 9:45–12:30 a.m. Russian Center (2450 Sutter St.) Enjoy live entertainment, Russian... Read More

Arts & Culture

Black History Festival

Daily through Feb. 29 S.F. Public Library (all branches) “More than a Month” celebrates Black history, culture, and heritage with special music, dance, crafts, and storytelling... Read More

Arts & Culture

Black History Month Kickoff Celebration

Friday, Feb. 7 Rotunda, City Hall This year’s Black History Month Kick-Off will highlight the theme, African Americans & The Vote: The Movement Lives On. Hear remarks fro... Read More

Arts & Culture

S.F. Open Studios

Sat.–Sun., Oct 12–13 through Nov. 2–3, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Various S.F. locations Explore the studios of 800 local artists throughout the city and collect their works in painti... Read More

Arts & Culture

Festa Coloniale Italiana 2019

Saturday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Stockton Street (btw. Union & Filbert) The S.F. Italian Athletic Club Foundation invites you to celebrate the rich Italian and Italian-Amer... Read More

Arts & Culture

Culture for Community Free Day

Thursday, Sept. 19 Various Yerba Buena locations Participate in a full day of special events, activities, museum, and gallery hopping geared to the theme Culture for Generations an... Read More

Arts & Culture

Art Explosion Open Studios

Friday, Sept. 20, 7–10 p.m. Sat.–Sun., Sept. 21–22, noon–5 p.m. 2425 17th St. & 744 Alabama St. Support local artists, expand your art collection, and find great deals ... Read More

Arts & Culture

S.F. Playhouse: Cabaret

Tue.–Sun. through Sept. 14 Kensington Park Hotel (450 Post St.) This classic Tony Award-winning musical follows the tale of American author Cliff Bradshaw and Sally Bowles, a si... Read More

Arts & Culture, Performances

S.F. Shakespeare: As You Like It

Saturday–Monday, Aug. 31–Sept. 2 & Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 7–8, 2–4:20 p.m. Main Post Parade Ground, the Presidio The Presidio is the world’s stage for this modern i... Read More

Arts & Culture

West Coast Craft Summer 2019

Sat.–Sun., June 8–9, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center This craft and design show is a juried exhibition of artist and designer craftspeople living and work... Read More

Arts & Culture

Yerba Buena Art Walk

Saturday, June 15, 1–6 p.m. Yerba Buena Arts District Explore the Yerba Buena neighborhood by visiting 10 galleries, museums, and institutions after enjoying a prewalk reception ... Read More

Arts & Culture

65th Annual North Beach Festival

Sat.–Sun., June 15–16, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Grant, Green, & Vallejo Sts., & Columbus Ave. This treasured tradition returns to S.F.’s historic Little Italy, and features e... Read More

Arts & Culture

88th Annual California Book Awards

Monday, June 10, 6 p.m. Commonwealth Club (595 Market St.) These awards recognize the state’s best writers and illuminate the wealth and diversity of California-based literature.... Read More

Arts & Culture

Cinco de Mayo Festival

Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Valencia St. (btw. 21st & 24th Sts.) The celebration will showcase the best of Mexican and Latin American cultures with a diverse array of Mex... Read More

Arts & Culture

Spring Open Studios

Sat.–Sun., May 4–5, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Hunter’s Point Shipyard & Islais Creek Studios Participating artists from the country’s largest artist’s community will present a... Read More

Arts & Culture