Daily, July 16–25 Online Enjoy readings of five new plays by five of the most talented emerging playwrights telling stories of family, spirituality, self-discovery, healing, and ... Read More
Sunday, July 18, 5–6 p.m. Live stream This film documents the New Orleans City Council’s vote to remove four confederate monuments, which is subsequently halted by death threat... Read More
Thursday, July 22, 5 p.m. Live stream Investigative reporter Brown discusses her book Perversion of Justice, which builds on her explosive reporting for the Miami Herald, that help... Read More
Sunday, July 4, 9:30 p.m. Pier 39 See San Francisco’s spectacular annual display of fireworks from the pier’s 180-degree view, weather permitting. Free, 415-705-5500, pier39.co... Read More
Daily, July 22–Aug. 1 Castro Theatre & various Bay Area venues The largest and longest-running festival of its kind, this year’s festival features an experimental musical,... Read More
Thursday, July 8, 6 p.m. Exploratorium Make glowing, ghostly forms dance at “Plasmatica,” where glass columns with luminous filaments respond to your touch, dance through the n... Read More
Sundays through Aug. 29, 2 p.m. (doors open at noon) 19th Ave. at Sloat Scheduled for July is the S.F. Symphony (July 4), Thievery Corporation and Dessa (July 11); St. Paul & T... Read More
Saturday, July 17, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Embarcadero Plaza Vive la révolution! Celebrate with French food for purchase, live music, a vintage car show, pétanque, a kids’ playground,... Read More
Tue.–Sun., July 20–Aug. 14 Kensington Park Hotel (450 Post St.) and on demand This summer, the earworm everyone is humming belongs to Robbie, but his unexpected pop superstardo... Read More
Thursday, July 8, 15, & 22, 6–10 p.m. California Academy of Sciences Calling all creatures of the night: Explore the nocturnal side of the academy and see what’s reveal... Read More
Sat.–Sun. through December, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Chinatown (Grant Ave. btw. California and Washington) Enjoy car-free fun, murals, shops, and outdoor dining in this small-scale, heal... Read More
Wednesday, July 21, 6–8 p.m. Live stream Join the Presidio Trust for a public meeting of the board of directors for park updates and to share your comments. Free, 415-561-5300, p... Read More
Sunday, July 25, 10 a.m.–noon Baker Beach Drop-in and groups welcome to come have coffee and help save the beach. Participants encouraged to bring their own gloves, grabbers, or ... Read More
Friday, July 30 Online Celebrating diversity in song, this recital will explore the many things our hearts desire. Featuring compositions by women and people of color, the program ... Read More
Friday, July 9, 8 p.m. Old First Church (1751 Sacramento St.) & live stream Enjoy a selection of Michael Brecker’s compositions spanning 30 years. Limited seating. $25, 415-4... Read More