17th Annual Edwardian Ball

This description-defying, high camp, whimsical, and surrealistic two-day festival is a living interpretation and celebration of the stories of the late macabre cult author, comic a... Read More

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S.F. Ballet 2017 Opening Night Gala: Ever Magical

Start with an elegant cocktail reception and dinner at City Hall, then head to the Opera House for free prosecco followed by the performance, then head back to City Hall for an aft... Read More

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S.F. Jazz Season 5 Celebration

Celebrate five seasons of jazz at the gala (Jan. 18) featuring Zakir Hussain; additional performers throughout the celebration include Kronos Quartet, Joshua Redman, Bobby Hutchers... Read More

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16th Annual S.F. Sketchfest

This nationally recognized comedy festival mixes over 700 national headliners, local favorites, and the best up-and-coming groups from throughout North America for sketch, improv, ... Read More

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FOG Design+Art Fair

This fair celebrates innovation and features exhibits, installations, and discussions with top global artists, architects, designers, and style makers. Experience special pop-up sh... Read More

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SF Restaurant Week

Dine at over 125 of your favorite restaurants offering two-course lunches for $15 and $25, three-course dinners for $40 and $65. Visit website for participating restaurants. 415-78... Read More

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Shen Yun Performing Arts

Wed.–Mon. through Jan. 8 War Memorial Opera House Don’t miss this spectacular, colorful, and exhilarating performance of classical Chinese dance and music. $70–$300, 888-... Read More

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S.F. Fall Antiques Show

Thu.–Sun., Oct. 27–30 Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Benefiting Enterprise for High School Students, this show, considered to be one of the top five worldwide, features 6... Read More

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Wharf Fest

Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Little Embarcadero (Taylor to Powell Sts.) & Parking lot under Fisherman’s Wharf sign (Jefferson & Taylor Sts.) This year’s festival... Read More

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148th Italian Heritage Parade

Sunday, Oct. 9, 12:30 p.m. Fisherman’s Wharf (Jefferson & Stockton Sts.) to Washington Square This parade is the city’s oldest civic event and the nation’s oldest... Read More

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2016 Litquake Festival

Daily, Oct. 6–15 Various Bay Area venues Join published and unpublished authors in a variety of literary events including author conversations, book sales, and discussion panels.... Read More

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Fleet Week

Daily, Oct. 3–10 Various S.F. venues Love it or hate it, the celebration of U.S.’s military might returns with the Navy’s Blue Angels and France’s Breitling Jet Team making... Read More

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S.F. Fall Antiques Show

Thu.–Sun., Oct. 27–30 Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Benefiting Enterprise for High School Students, this show, considered to be one of the top five worldwide, features 6... Read More

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Wharf Fest

Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Little Embarcadero (Taylor to Powell Sts.) & parking lot under Fisherman’s Wharf sign (Jefferson & Taylor Sts.) This year’s ... Read More

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2016 Litquake Festival

Daily, Oct. 6–15 Various Bay Area venues Join published and unpublished authors in a variety of literary events including author conversations, book sales, and discussion panels.... Read More

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