Fri-Sun, Oct 5–7, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Golden Gate Park Over 70 bands, including Dwight Yoakam, Elvis Costello, The Time Jumpers, Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands, Moonali... Read More
Thu–Mon, Oct 4–8 S.F. Waterfront & Marina Green Events include a USMC band concert, a parade of ships, free dockside ship tours, and a variety of events along the ... Read More
Tue–Sun, Oct 2–7 S.F. Bay & Little Marina Green This second in the series of regattas for the America’s Cup brings 11 crews racing AC45 catamarans up close a... Read More
Thru Dec 7 Various S.F. venues This month includes performances by Branford Marsalis, Don Byron New Gospel Quintet, Dianne Reeves, and the annual birthday tribute to Thelonious Mon... Read More
Sat–Sun, Sept 21–22, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Polk St. (btw. Jackson & California) This street festival features music on two main stages, a merchant marketplace, arts and crafts, ... Read More
Fri-Sun, Sept 28–30 Pier 48 Come celebrate in the true tradition of Munich’s famed Oktoberfest at this festival with nonstop music, dancing, singing, and German food an... Read More
Sat–Sun, Sept 22–23, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Grant St. (btw. California & Broadway) Pacific St. (btw. Stockton & Kearny) Chinatown’s historic streets will be... Read More
Wednesday, Sept 19, 8 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall This black-tie evening begins with a sparkling wine reception, followed by a program featuring violinist Joshua Bell, and concludes ... Read More
Sat–Sun, Sept 15–16, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Treasure Island This weekend of world-class dragon boat racing features spectacular cultural performances and fun-filled activi... Read More
Sunday, Sept 9, 3–6 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center This event is the largest tasting of California wines in the world and showcases small, family-owned wineries. $... Read More
Sunday, Sept 9, 7:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Embarcadero The largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, this race raises funds and awareness for the fight against breast canc... Read More
Sept 1–30 Various S.F. venues The festival theme, “Design: It’s About Time,” focuses on permanence and the enduring power of design in the built environment and... Read More
Sundays, thru Aug 23, 2 p.m. Stern Grove (19th Ave. & Sloat Blvd.) A summer tradition, this festival celebrates community, nature and the arts with performances by Ozomatli, A... Read More
Tue–Sun, Aug 21–26 S.F. Bay In the first of the four races for the America’s Cup, teams will continue to hone their skills on the physically challenging AC45 wing... Read More
Fri–Sun, Aug 10–12 Golden Gate Park Three days of music, wine, food, comedy/variety, and art featuring Metallica, Foo Fighters, Neil Young, Stevie Wonder, and many more... Read More