40th Annual Union Street Festival

Sat.–Sun., June 4–5, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Union Street (Gough to Steiner) The festival will feature fashion, technology, local exhibits, crafts, and health and fitness in addition ... Read More

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Strandbeest: The Dream Machines of Theo Jansen

Tue.–Sun. through Sept. 5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Exploratorium (Pier 15, Embarcadero & Green Sts.) This first North American exhibition features enormous self-propelled kinetic sc... Read More

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S.F. Decorator Showcase

Tue.–Sun., April 30–May 29 & Monday, May 30 298 Chestnut St. (near Grant) This year’s home to be transformed by a team of designers is the 1929 Villa de Martini, featurin... Read More

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38th Annual Carnaval San Francisco

Festival: Sat.–Sun., May 28–29, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Harrison St. (btw. 16th & 24th Sts.) Parade: Sunday, May 29– 9:30 a.m. Starts: 24th & Bryant Sts. Experience the best... Read More

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S.F. International Arts Festival

Daily, May 19–22 Wed.–Sun., May 25–June 5 Various locations, Fort Mason Center This festival brings together a global community of artists and audiences and features multiple... Read More

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105th Annual Bay to Breakers 12K & Expo

Expo: Fri.–Sat., May 13–14, Pier 35 Race: Sunday, May 15, 7 a.m. Starts: Main & Howard Streets The city’s best-known spectacle returns with world-class runners leadin... Read More

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11th Annual Uncorked! Ghirardelli Square Wine Festival

Saturday, May 7, 1–5 p.m. Ghirardelli Square Enjoy live music and entertainment, top-tier wineries, local beer garden, local food for sale, and a PopUpsters craft fair. Proceeds ... Read More

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S.F. Decorator Showcase

Tue.–Sun., April 30–May 29 & Monday, May 30 298 Chestnut St. (near Grant) This year’s home to be transformed by a team of designers is the 1929 Villa de Martini, featuri... Read More

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99th Annual Opening Day on the Bay

Sunday, April 24, noon Crissy Field to Pier 39 Boating season kicks off with the blessing of the fleet and a festive parade featuring over 100 historic workboats, fireboats, towboa... Read More

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Earth Day 46th Anniversary

Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. 22nd St. (btw. Mission & Valencia) This unique street festival celebration combines green sustainability discussions, activism, workshops,... Read More

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Bouquets to Art

Tue.–Sun., April 5–10, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. de Young Museum Innovative floral designers choose a piece of art from the museum’s collection and create a floral work of art to... Read More

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Women: New Portraits

Daily through April 17, 10 a.m. 649 Old Mason St. (Presidio, Crissy Field) The only West Coast appearance of Annie Leibovitz’s latest internationally touring exhibition is a proj... Read More

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Chinese New Year Festival

Various days through Feb. 28 Various S.F. venues Gong Xi Fa Cai! Celebrate the Year of the Monkey with three weeks of festivities including, a street fair, flower fair, and the col... Read More

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Super Bowl 50

Daily through Feb. 7 Moscone Center, Justin Herman Plaza The NFL Experience offers an interactive theme park with historical exhibits, participatory games, autograph signings, yout... Read More

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Tulipmania Festival

Daily, Feb. 13–21 Pier 39 Come stroll down the pier and enjoy a spectacular and colorful display featuring over 39,000 tulips and seasonal garden favorites. Take a self or guided... Read More

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