23rd Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival

Sat.–Sun., Sept. 8–9, noon–5 p.m. Ghirardelli Square Enjoy a tantalizing array of chocolate-themed events and activities, live music, chef demonstrations, and more to benefit... Read More

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S.F. Opera Ball: ¡Viva La Noche!

Friday, Sept. 7, 5 p.m. War Memorial Opera House The extravagant evening features a cocktail reception, dinner, and a performance of Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci (or Cav/Pag... Read More

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15th Annual Architecture and the City Festival

Various days, Sept. 1–30 Various S.F. venues One of the nation’s largest architectural festivals of its kind, this celebration features home, bike, and walking tours; films; ex... Read More

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Eat Drink S.F.

Fri.–Sun., Aug. 24–26 Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center S.F.’s premier food and beverage event returns for a summer weekend of food, drink, fun, and community. Four after... Read More

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Ed Sheeran

Tuesday Aug. 21, 7 p.m. AT&T Park The English singer, songwriter, guitarist, record producer, actor, and rapper performs during his 2018 North American Stadium Tour. $164–$1,... Read More

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8th Annual Polk Street Blues Festival

Sat.–Sun., Aug. 18–19, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Polk Street (btw. California & Post Sts.) It’s back! Enjoy live blues music on two stages, gourmet food booths, bistro-style seati... Read More

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Taj Mahal

Thu.–Sun., Aug. 16–19 Miner Auditorium, SFJazz This two-time Grammy-winning blues icon is the closest thing we have to an American griot. His music embraces early jazz, rhythm ... Read More

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An Evening with Ellen DeGeneres

Wed.–Fri., Aug. 15–17, 8 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall On her way to filming a Netflix special in Seattle, DeGeneres will take the stage for three nights of stand-up comedy for the... Read More

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11th Annual Outside Lands

Fri–Sun, Aug. 10–12 Golden Gate Park This year’s three-day festival of music, wine, food, comedy/variety, and art includes headliners The Weekend, Florence and the Machine, a... Read More

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Les Misérables

Tue.–Sun., Aug. 8–26 SHN Orpheum Theatre (1192 Market St.) This new production, direct from a two-and-a-half year Broadway run, features new staging and reimagined scenery insp... Read More

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41st S.F. Marathon & Expo

Expo: Fri.–Sat., July 27–28 Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Race: Sunday, July 29 Starts: Embarcadero & Mission St. The expo features the best in running, health, and ... Read More

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Alan Cumming

Wednesday, July 11, 7 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre Best known for his Tony Award-winning role as the emcee in Cabaret among others, the actor-activist, named one of the most fu... Read More

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Flower Piano

Daily, July 5–16, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. S.F. Botanical Garden (1199 Ninth Ave.) Twelve pianos are placed at dramatic, picturesque locations throughout the garden’s 55 acres for a... Read More

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40th Annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival

Opening: Friday, July 6, noon Festival: Sat.–Sun., July 14–22 City Hall & War Memorial Opera House Multiple performances spanning two weekends celebrate and foster appreci... Read More

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4th of July Golden Gate Park Band Concert

Wednesday, July 4, 1 p.m. Spreckels Temple of Music Bring the family and a picnic to enjoy patriotic and American music celebrating the country’s birthday. Free, 415-831-5500, g... Read More

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