Contemporary Jewish Museum: Predicting the Past: Zohar Studios

Reopens Oct. 17; Thu.–Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 736 Mission St. Also on view is “Levi Strauss: A History of American Style” and “Threads of Jewish Life: Ritual and Other Textil... Read More

Major Events

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: Let the Music Play On

Saturday, Oct. 2, 2–5 p.m. Livestream Don’t miss new performances by your treasured HSB regulars and first-time artists with footage from their hometowns and favorite venues in... Read More

Dance

Amy Seiwert’s Imagery: Sketch Films: Red Thread

Friday, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m. Livestream This documentary dance film, created by several choreographers following social distance protocols, was inspired by those impacted by current ... Read More

Music

Old First: Stenberg | Cahill Duo

Sunday, Oct. 11, 4 p.m. Livestream The violin-piano sounds of this newly formed duo are dedicated to promoting the American experimental tradition and expanding it through the comm... Read More

Music

SF Music Day 2020

Sunday, Oct. 25, noon–6 p.m. Livestream Enjoy 10 premiere performances by classical, jazz, contemporary, and global music ensembles professionally recorded in Herbst Theatre espe... Read More

Arts & Culture

Italian Heritage Celebration

Sat.–Sun., Oct. 10–11 Celebration: Sunday 11 a.m. North Beach and livestream/demand The community is invited to support local businesses and enjoy outdoor dining; tune in to a ... Read More

Film & Lectures

43rd Mill Valley Film Festival

Daily, Oct. 8–18 Livestream Over 200 films independent and international films will be available for screening. Visit website for screening and ticket information. 877-874-6833, ... Read More

Potables & Edibles

The Dorian 5th Anniversary Celebration

Daily through Oct. 4, 4 –9 p.m. The Dorian (2001 Chestnut St.) The restaurant is serving $5 martinis and other old fashioned cocktails to benefit the Sonoma County Resilience Fun... Read More

Science & Environment

Finding Life on Other Worlds

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. Livestream Are we alone or do we share our solar system and galaxy with other forms of life? And how widespread are advanced civilizations with whom we ... Read More

Performances

Poetics of Solidarity

Thursday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m. Livestream Inspired by Nina Simone’s assertion that “an artist’s duty, as far as I’m concerned, is to reflect the times,” local poets share origi... Read More

Performances

S.F. Playhouse: A Star of Bethlehem

Monday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m. Livestream Be a “fly on the wall” at the behind the scenes virtual first rehearsal of this new play by Suzanne Bradbeer. Free, 415-677-9596, sfplayhouse.... Read More

Nightlife

Exploratorium: After Dark Online: Hacking the Human Genome

Thursday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m. Livestream Discover what we can and can’t learn from our DNA, balancing an optimistic perspective on biotechnology with an honest exploration of its eth... Read More

Film & Lectures

Ai Weiwei: Yours Truly

Ongoing Online This film is based on the Chinese dissident’s 2014 installation on Alcatraz that focused on the plight of the unjustly incarcerated. $12 (50 percent of proceeds be... Read More

Film & Lectures

John Lewis: Good Trouble

Ongoing Online This film premiered at the beginning of last month, and seems even more poignant now with the civil rights’ leader’s recent death. $12, (50 percent of proceeds b... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Lobsterfest 2020

Saturday, Aug. 15 Hess Collection Winery (4411 Redwood Rd., Napa) Enjoy steaming lobster, prawns, corn-on-the-cob, and more paired with Hess wines. $150, 707-320-9221, hesscollecti... Read More

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