Wed.–Sun. through Oct. 7, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Main Gallery, SFAI, Fort Mason Center This juried art contest and traveling exhibition features 40 works of paintings, drawings, prints... Read More
Wednesday, Sept. 5 Davies Symphony Hall In this glamorous evening, MTT conducts Gershwin’s An American in Paris, and welcomes violin legend Itzhak Perlman to savor some of Holly... Read More
Fri.–Sun., Sept. 21–23 Pier 48 Celebrate in the true tradition of Munich’s famed Oktoberfest with nonstop music, dancing, singing, and German food and drink. $25–$85, oktob... Read More
Sat.–Sun., Sept. 15–16, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Grant Ave. (btw. California & Broadway) Pacific Ave. (btw. Stockton & Kearny) Don’t miss live entertainment, including lion d... Read More
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
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
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
Sunday, Aug. 26, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. East Japan Center Mall Learn from origami experts how to create amazing things with paper, including paper cranes for the World Tree of Hope in Ci... Read More
Sunday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Ninth Ave. & Irving St. The Flea features over 30 residents, artisan, nonprofit, and local business vendors as well as food, activities, and... Read More
Wednesdays & Saturdays, (ongoing), 11 a.m. Coit Tower Created by 25 of California’s leading artists of the 1930s, these recently restored murals reflect scenes of the Great D... Read More
Saturday, Aug. 18, 2–5 p.m. Marina Branch Library (1890 Chestnut St.) Celebrate the library’s 11th anniversary reopening with balloon artist Jessie Situ (2–4 p.m.); Alphabet ... Read More
Saturday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Hyde Street Peer Activities include raising the sails and deck caulking demonstration on the historic schooner C.A. Thayer, historic boat open ... Read More
Sundays (ongoing), 9–10 a.m. Creative Canopy (4338 California St.) With step-by-step instructions, your budding artist will create a masterpiece by the end of class. Ages 4 &... Read More
Saturday, Aug. 4, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) Celebrate National Lighthouse Day by making your own light-up lighthouse and learn about the importan... Read More
Sunday, Aug. 5, noon–7 p.m. The Center SF (548 Fillmore St.) Enjoy a day of relaxation, rejuvenation, and well-being as holistic health practitioners offer mini sessions and work... Read More