56th Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival

Sat.–Sun., April 8–9 & 15–16, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Japantown Enjoy cultural performances and demonstrations, highlights of Japanese and Japanese-American communities, and mor... Read More

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66th S.F. International Film Festival

Daily, April 13–23 Livestream & various Bay Area venues The Bay Area’s premier film event is the longest-running film festival in the Americas. This year’s festival featu... Read More

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Annual Opening Day on the Bay: Broadway on the Bay

Sunday, April 30, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Golden Gate Bridge to Pier 39 Boating season kicks off with the blessing of the fleet in Racoon Straits and a parade of boats, some decorated, fea... Read More

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S.F. Giants Home Opener

Fri.–Sun., April 7–9 Oracle Park The Giants need you! Come on out to the ballpark and cheer them on for their home opener as they take on the Kansas City Royals. $25–$874, ml... Read More

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Spring S.F. Restaurant Week

Daily, April 14–23 Various S.F. restaurants Celebrate the flavors of San Francisco’s unique and diverse neighborhoods through special prix-fixe menus. Check Instagram (#sfrest... Read More

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S.F. Ballet | The Colors of Dance

Tue.–Sat., March 15–19 War Memorial Opera House The season’s mixed repertory program opens with Helgi Tomasson’s 7 for Eight from 2004, a series of solo and ensemble number... Read More

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15th Annual S.F. International Chocolate Salon

Sunday, April 2, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. S.F. County Fair Building (1199 Ninth Ave.) Indulge in chocolatey concoctions from dozens of chocolatiers, attend demos and presentations, chef an... Read More

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Stevie Nicks Live in Concert

Thursday, March 23, 7 p.m. Chase Center Following her highly successful 2022 shows, the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has extended her touring run into 2023 and will make a... Read More

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172nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival: Hurling into the Future

Saturday, March 11 Parade: Market St. (at Second) to Civic Center Plaza., 11: 30 a.m.– 2 p.m. Festival: Civic Center Plaza, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Enjoy over 100 floats, Irish dance tr... Read More

Photo: Yuan Yuan Tan and Esteban Hernández in Oishi's Bolero. Courtesy: SFBALLET.ORG / © Lindsay Thomas

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S.F. Ballet | Next @ 90 Festival

Most days through Feb. 11 Davies Symphony Hall In celebraton of the ballet’s 90th anniversary, this festival presents nine world premiere ballets by nine international choreograp... Read More

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Black History Month

Wed.–Sat., 11 a.m.–6 p.m. & Sunday, noon–5 p.m.; Feb. 1–28 Museum of the African Diaspora (685 Mission St.) & virtual Many of the featured programs are in conjuncti... Read More

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Edwardian Ball

Fri.–Sun., Feb. 3–5, 8 p.m.–2 a.m. Regency Ballroom (1290 Sutter St.) The Edwardian Ball is an elegant and whimsical celebration of art, music, theater, fashion, technology, ... Read More

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Chinese New Year Community Fair & Parade

Sat.–Sun., Feb. 4–5 Chinatown Gung Hay Fat Choy! Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with a street fair (Feb. 4–5) featuring 120 booths and concessions, folk dancing, opera, an... Read More

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S.F. Beer Week

Daily, Feb. 10–19 Various Bay Area venues Brewski lovers unite: This event includes a stellar lineup from local craft brewers and features myriad themes and events from the (ques... Read More

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Fog Design & Art Fair

Thu.–Sun., Jan. 19–22, 11 a.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center This fair brings together 45 international leading contemporary design and art galleries, offering visitors ... Read More