14th Annual S.F. Giant Race

Sunday, Sept. 3, 7 a.m. Oracle Park Choose from a 5K, 10K, kids’ race, or virtual race and receive limited-edition swag, including a signature race bobblehead, t-shirt, and more ... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Whiskies of the World

Friday, Sept. 22, 7:45–10:30 p.m. InterContinental San Francisco (888 Howard St.) Explore and savor a multitude of whiskies from around the globe and unlimited light bites. Incl... Read More

Potables & Edibles

San Francisco Rum Festival

Saturday, Sept. 16, 2–7 p.m. Hibernia Bank Building (1 Jones St.) Enjoy samples, seminars, and a souvenir cup. Visit website for session options. $85–$180, sanfranciscorumfest.... Read More

Science & Environment

Dr. Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope

Friday, Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m. Golden Gate Theatre Enjoy an intimate evening with the world-renowned ethologist and activist who will take the stage, speaking about her work, her life... Read More

Science & Environment

Europa: Exploring an Ocean World

Monday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. Planetarium, California Academy of Sciences Join Dr. Samantha Trumbo and learn what lies beneath the ice of Jupiter’s frozen moon Europa and wheth... Read More

Film & Lectures

16th Annual Iranian Film Festival

Sat.–Sun., Sept. 16–17 On demand The festival features 50 films from around the world ranging from documentaries, fiction, shorts, and animation to music video. $14–$130, 415... Read More

Film & Lectures

Museo Italo Americano | The Eurydice Problem

Thursday, Sept. 14, 6–7 p.m. Online Join Professor Alexandra Amati as she examines the differences in men’s and women’s music since the birth of the opera genre, as well as t... Read More

Dance

Smuin Contemporary Ballet: Dance Series 1

Fri.–Sun., Sept. 29–Oct. 7 Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center Smuin will kick off its 30th season with the world premiere of Salsa ’Til Dawn by Darrell Grand Moultrie, set to ... Read More

Dance

World Arts West Dance Festival

Sunday, Sept. 10, 1–4 p.m. Presidio Tunnel Tops, East Meadow Enjoy a day celebrating diverse communities from around the world, including Mexico, India, Nicaragua, Brazil, West A... Read More

Music

An Evening with Natalie Merchant

Tuesday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m. S.F. Masonic (1111 California St.) The former lead singer of 10,000 Maniacs is back on the scene with her first new solo album in nine years and a tour. $... Read More

Music

SFJazz | Opening Season

Thursday, Sept. 7–May 2024 201 Franklin St. On the program for September are Lizz Wright, Ledisi, Donny McCaslin/Mark Guiliana, and many others. Visit website for pricing, 866-92... Read More

Music

The Mike Greensill Trio

Sunday, Sept. 3, 4 p.m. Old First Church & livestream Hear the jazz pianist with Gale Terminello in a celebration of the Great American Songbook. $25, 415-474-1608, oldfirstcon... Read More

Performances

42nd Annual Comedy Day

Sunday, Sept. 17, noon–5 p.m. Robin Williams Meadow, Golden Gate Park Enjoy some much-needed laughs at the longest-running, free outdoor comedy concert with 40 (or more) of toda... Read More

Performances

Broadway S.F. | Hadestown

Tue.–Sun., Sept. 12–17 Orpheum Theatre (1192 Market St.) This multiple Tony award-winning musical and Grammy Award-winner for Best Musical Theater Album intertwines two mythic ... Read More

Takashi Murakami, photo: Asian Art Museum

Museums & Galleries

Asian Art Museum |Takashi Murakami: Unfamiliar People — Swelling of Monsterized Human Ego

Thursday, 1–8 p.m. & Fri.–Mon. through Feb. 12, 2024, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 200 Larkin St. Takashi Murakami’s first solo exhibition in San Francisco delivers the artist’s si... Read More

Events