Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov

Wed.–Thu., Nov 14–15 A Russian ruler is haunted by a horrible act from his past in this opera with dramatic arias and a composition noted for being ahead of its time. ... Read More

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Verdi’s Rigoletto

Wed.–Thu., Nov. 21–22 A curse shatters the lives of a hunchbacked court jester and his innocent daughter in this fast-moving tale of seduction, deception, and bitter revenge. ... Read More

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Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love)

Wed.–Thu., Nov. 28–29 A naïve young man believes a love potion will win him the heart of a beautiful woman in this “beautifully sung and staged” production. ... Read More

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M.H. de Young: Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can be Deceiving

Tue.–Sun., 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., Golden Gate Park Also on view is “Uncanny Valley: Being Human in the Age of AI.” Advanced tickets required. Visit... Read More

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Asian Art Museum: Awaken: A Tibetan Buddhist Journey Toward Enlightenment

Reopens Oct 3; Fri.–Mon. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday 1–8 p.m. 200 Larkin St. Also on view is “Lost at Sea: Art Recovered from Shipwrecks,” “Chang Dai-chien: Painting from... Read More

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SFMOMA: David Park A Retrospective

Reopens Oct. 3; Fri..–Mon. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday 1–8 p.m. 151 Third St. Also on view is “Dawould Bey An American Project,” “Thought Pieces: 1970s Photographs by Lew ... Read More

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California Academy of Sciences

Reopens Tue., Oct. 23, Mon.–Sat., 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 55 Music Concourse, Golden Gate Park On view is “BigPicture,” “Venom: Fangs, Stingers, and Sp... Read More

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Contemporary Jewish Museum: Predicting the Past: Zohar Studios

Reopens Oct. 17; Thu.–Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 736 Mission St. Also on view is “Levi Strauss: A History of American Style” and “Threads of Jewish Life: Ritual and Other Textil... Read More

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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: Let the Music Play On

Saturday, Oct. 2, 2–5 p.m. Livestream Don’t miss new performances by your treasured HSB regulars and first-time artists with footage from their hometowns and favorite venues in... Read More

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S.F. Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Various days, March 6–15 S.F. Ballet (War Memorial Opera House) George Balanchine’s first full-length ballet, this Shakespearean favorite returns triumphantly to San Francisco ... Read More

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American Tulip Day

Saturday, March 7, 1–4:30 p.m. Union Square The public is invited to enjoy over 100,000 tulips on display and to pick their very own bunch. Free, flowerbulbday.com E-mail: cale... Read More

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14th Annual S.F. International Chocolate Salon

Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. S.F. County Fair Building Indulge in chocolatey concoctions from dozens of chocolatiers, attend demos and presentations, chef and author tal... Read More

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74th Annual Macy’s Flower Show

Daily, March 22–April 5, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Macy’s Union Square In this year’s theme, Voyage to Oceanum: A Sea of Inspiration, visitors will embark on an exciting under-the-oc... Read More

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169th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival

Saturday, March 14 Parade: Market St. (at 2nd) to Grove St., 11: 30 a.m. Festival: Civic Center, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Join the revelry with visitors from near and far all the way to Ci... Read More

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Chinese New Year Festival

Various days through March 1 Various S.F. venues Gung hay fat choy! Celebrate the Year of the Rat with a street fair and more, including the colorful Chinese New Year Parade Feb. 8... Read More

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