Yerba Buena Gardens ChoreoFest 2021

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Yerba Buena Gardens ChoreoFest 2021

Saturday, July 10, 31 & Aug. 14, 1–2:30 p.m. Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens Nine local companies will activate and enliven the beloved downtown park with special site-specifi... Read More

Dance

Dances for Camera Program Two: Merce by Merce by Paik Part One: Blue Studio: Five Segments

Daily, July 1–30 On demand This tribute to postmodern choreographer Merce Cunningham and 20th-century master Marcel Duchamp continues Nam June Paik’s collaborative impulses and... Read More

Theater

S.F. Playhouse: The Song of Summer

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

Arts & Culture

44th Annual Bay Area Playwright’s Festival

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

Arts & Culture

Poetic Tuesdays: Two Languages/One Community — Artists Against Violence and Hatred

Tuesday, July 13, 12:30–1:30 Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens Yeva Johnson, Michael Warr and Chun Yu share their poetry in solidarity with Asian Americans and African... Read More

Community Corner

Surfrider Beach Cleanup

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

Community Corner

Presidio Trust Public Board of Directors’ Meeting

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

Community Corner

Walkway Weekends

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

Community Corner

Bastille Day Celebration

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

Major Events

84th Annual Stern Grove Festival

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

Major Events

4th of July Celebration

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

Major Events

84th Annual Stern Grove Festival

Sundays, June 20–Aug. 29, 2 p.m. 19th Ave. at Sloat The festival is back and reservations are required. Visit website for complete lineup. Free, 415-252-6252, sterngrove.org ... Read More

Major Events

S.F. Pride Movie Night at Oracle Park

Fri.–Sat., June 11–12, 6:30–11 p.m. Celebrate the 51st annual Pride month for In the Heights (June 11) and Everybody Loves Jamie (June 12). $25–$45, 415-703-8650, frameline... Read More

Major Events

Frameline 45

Most days, June 10–27 Various Bay Area locations & online streaming The San Francisco International LGBTW+ Film Festival is the longest running event of its kind. This year�... Read More

Major Events

Bouquets to Art

Daily, June 9–30 On demand In-person tickets to the de Young Museum’s beloved event (June 8–13) are sold out, but this virtual showing provides unobstructed views of every fl... Read More

Events