4th of July Celebration

Tuesday, July 4, 11 a.m. Pier 39 Celebrate with varied activities and live entertainment by WJM (1:30–2:15) followed by Tainted Love (5–8 p.m.) and closing with spectacular fir... Read More

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Yerba Buena Gardens Festival

Various days through Oct. 29 Yerba Buena Gardens Programs include classical, world, and jazz music; contemporary and traditional dance; theater; children’s and family programs; a... Read More

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47th Annual S.F. Pride Celebration

Celebration: Sat.–Sun., June 24–25 Civic Center Parade: Sunday, June 25, 10:30 a.m. Market St. (from Beale to Eighth Sts.) With over 200 parade contingents and exhibitors, and ... Read More

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Stern Grove’s 80th Season

Sundays, June 25–Aug. 27, 2 p.m. 19th Ave. at Sloat Kool and the Gang open the season, which includes the S.F. Symphony, the S.F. Ballet, Eric Burdun & The Animals, and War. ... Read More

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S.F. Opera: Summer Season

Various days through July 2 War Memorial Opera House The season opens with Verdi’s Rigoletto (seven performances through July 1); followed by Mozart’s Don Giovanni (eig... Read More

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Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon

Fitness Festival: Saturday, June 10, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. & June 11, 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Race: Sunday, June 11, 4 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Finish & Festival Village: Marina Green The co... Read More

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35th Annual S.F. Jazz Festival

Daily, June 7–21 SF Jazz (201 Franklin St.) Lineup includes YouTube sensation Jacob Collier (June 7); singer/songwriter Lizz Wright (June 9–10); and Grammy-winning bassist Sta... Read More

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39th Annual Carnaval San Francisco

Festival: Sat.–Sun., May 27–28, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Harrison St. (btw. 16th & 24th Sts.) Parade: Sunday, May 28 9:30 a.m. Starts: 24th & Bryant Sts. Experience the best of... Read More

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S.F. International Arts Festival

Thu.–Sun., May 25–28 Wed.–Sun., May 31–June 4 Fort Mason Center This festival features 100 performances in theater, dance, music, and more from over 65 ensembles and indivi... Read More

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105th Annual Bay to Breakers 12K & Expo

Expo: Fri.–Sat., May 19–20, Pier 35 Race: Sunday, May 21, 8 a.m. Starts: Main & Howard Streets The city’s best-known spectacle returns with world-class runners leadin... Read More

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6th Annual Mr. Marina Competition

Wednesday, May 17, 7–10 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre In this competition, which pokes fun at Marina stereotypes, 12 contestants are scored for swimwear, Marina wear, and tale... Read More

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12th Annual Uncorked Ghirardelli Square Wine Festival

Saturday, May 13, noon–5 p.m. Ghirardelli Square Taste, learn, and experience wine from throughout Northern California while enjoying entertainment, food vendors, and other exhib... Read More

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S.F. International Arts Festival

Thu.–Sun., May 25–28 Wed.–Sun., May 31–June 4 Fort Mason Center This festival features 100 performances in theater, dance, music, and more from over 65 ensembles and indivi... Read More

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40th Annual S.F. Decorator Showcase

Tue.–Sun., April 29–May 29 & Monday, May 29 2698 Pacific Ave. (at Scott) This year’s home to be transformed by a team of designers is a 1904 11,000 square-foot mansio... Read More

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100th Annual Opening Day on the Bay

Sunday, April 23, noon–3 p.m. Crissy Field to Pier 39 Boating season kicks off with the blessing of the fleet and a festive parade featuring over 100 historic workboats, fireboat... Read More

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