Arts & Culture

Black History Month: African Americans and the Arts

Various days Various Bay Area locations The S.F. Public Library will commemorate the legacy of African culture in American in its programming of “More Than a Month,” the Mechan... Read More

Arts & Culture, Major Events, Music

EVENT HIGHLIGHT | Final curtain call

By Mark Stefanos

The San Francisco Opera closes its fall season this month with two performances. Omar tells the true story of Omar Ibn Said, a Muslim scholar who in the early 1800s was captured fr... Read More

West Coast Craft Winter ’23 Market

By Mark Stefanos

Sat.–Sun., Nov. 18–19, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Don’t miss this juried collection of nearly 300 artists and designers offering ceramics, bags, te... Read More

Superfine Art Fair

By Mark Stefanos

Thu.–Sun., Nov. 16–19 Fort Mason Center This art fair brings together more than 60 top local and international artists, collectives, and galleries. $14–$135, superfine.world,... Read More

S.F. Open Studios

By Mark Stefanos

Reception & Preview Party: Friday, Nov. 10, 6–10 p.m. Exhibits: Sat.–Sun., Nov. 11–12, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Pier 2, Fort Mason & other northern S.F. neighborhoods More th... Read More

Renegade Craft Fair Holiday 2023

By Mark Stefanos

Sat.–Sun., No. 4–5, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Celebrate the holiday shopping season and the DIY spirit with more than 250 makers and artisans. Enjoy... Read More

Festival of Altars Celebration

Saturday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Exploratorium Celebrate life, reflect on the role of ancestors, and learn about the art and science behind Day of the Dead through hands-on acti... Read More

Art Explosion Fall Open Studios

Sat.–Sun., Sept. 15–17, noon–5 p.m. 2425 17th St., 744 Alabama St., & 1661 Tennessee St. Support local artists, expand your art collection, and find great deals from pain... Read More

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture Art Walk

Wednesday, Sept. 20, 5–8 p.m. Fort Mason Center Celebrate the fall art season with pop-up artist and curator talks, opera aria performances, opening receptions, an art workshop, ... Read More

5th Annual Oktoberfest by the Beach

Saturday, Sept. 30, 4–10:30 p.m. United Irish Cultural Center (2700 45th Ave.) Enjoy live music and dancing by Alpine Sound, authentic dancing by the Golden Gate Bavarian Club, t... Read More

Schroeders-Oktoberfest_photo-courtesy-Schroeder_s

Oktoberfest Block Party

Saturday, Sept. 16, 3–8 p.m. Schroeder’s (240 Front St.) Enjoy traditional games, live music, a D.J., traditional German food and beer, and loads of fun in a double celebration... Read More

Chinatown’s Hungry Ghost Festival

Saturday, Aug. 26, 4–9 p.m. Rose Pak Subway Station & Portsmouth Square This festival, steeped in ancient traditions, will transport you to a realm where vibrant rituals and ... Read More

49th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair

Sat.–Sun., Aug. 5–6, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Japantown (Post Street btw. Laguna & Webster) Celebrate and learn about the Asian/Pacific American culture. Programming not available ... Read More

30th Annual Pistahan Parade & Festival

Sat.–Sun., Aug. 12–13, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Yerba Buena Gardens The parade kicks off the largest celebration of Filipino Americans in the U.S., a two-day, family-friendly event fea... Read More

Harmony Unleashed: Music and Art for Mother Earth

Sunday, Aug. 13, 1–5 p.m. Presidio Tunnel Tops Celebrate the vital role that art plays in shaping our relationship with the land. Favianna Rodriguez and Felicia Gabaldon unveil a... Read More

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