S.F. Symphony Opening Night Gala

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 6 p.m. (dinner), 8 p.m. (concert) Davies Symphony Hall This spectacular celebration of Michael Tilson Thomas’ 25th and final season as music director of the ... Read More

Major Events

S.F. Opera Opening Weekend

Fri.–Sun., Sept. 6–8 War Memorial Opera House & Golden Gate Park Celebrate the 97th season with a performance of Gounod’s Romeo and Juliet and the Opera Ball 2019: The Ca... Read More

Community Corner

Sunday Streets: Tenderloin

Sunday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Fillmore, Fulton, Baker & Grove Sts. Explore by biking, walking, skating, playing, or just people watching in this perfect opportunity to be ... Read More

Major Events

2019 AT&T Autumn Moon Festival

Sat.–Sun., Sept. 7–8, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Grant Ave., Chinatown Don’t miss the opening parade (11 a.m.) and live entertainment, from lion dancers to doo-wop and hip hop; arts an... Read More

Community Corner

Sept. 11 National Day of Service & Remembrance

Wednesday, Sept. 11 Various locations Take some time to help others in the spirit of service, unity, and peace, in tribute to the victims of 9/11 and terrorism worldwide, first res... Read More

Major Events

Oktoberfest by the Bay

Fri.–Sun., Sept. 20–22 Pier 35 Celebrate in the true tradition of Munich’s famed Oktoberfest with nonstop music, dancing, singing, and German food and drink — even if it’... Read More

Galas & Benefits

2019 Hamilton Families Benefit

Thursday, Sept. 26, 7–9:30 p.m. Bimbo’s 365 Club (1025 Columbus Ave.) Enjoy live music, gourmet food, live auction and more to support Hamilton Families. $350, 415-321-2612, h... Read More

Galas & Benefits

15th Annual Peak2Peak

Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Visitacion Valley to McLaren Park Discover the city in this guided, 13-mile,10-peak walk through historical, architectural and natural landscape... Read More

Arts & Culture

Festa Coloniale Italiana 2019

Saturday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Stockton Street (btw. Union & Filbert) The S.F. Italian Athletic Club Foundation invites you to celebrate the rich Italian and Italian-Amer... Read More

Arts & Culture

Culture for Community Free Day

Thursday, Sept. 19 Various Yerba Buena locations Participate in a full day of special events, activities, museum, and gallery hopping geared to the theme Culture for Generations an... Read More

Arts & Culture

Art Explosion Open Studios

Friday, Sept. 20, 7–10 p.m. Sat.–Sun., Sept. 21–22, noon–5 p.m. 2425 17th St. & 744 Alabama St. Support local artists, expand your art collection, and find great deals ... Read More

Arts & Culture

S.F. Playhouse: Cabaret

Tue.–Sun. through Sept. 14 Kensington Park Hotel (450 Post St.) This classic Tony Award-winning musical follows the tale of American author Cliff Bradshaw and Sally Bowles, a si... Read More

Museums & Galleries

YBCA: The Body Electric

Tue.–Sat., Sept. 6–Jan. 26, 11 a.m. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (701 Mission St.) How can technology be creatively harnessed to explore identity? View more that 70 works sp... Read More

Museums & Galleries

Embark Gallery: Extra Ordinary

Thu.–Sat., Sept. 13–Oct. 19, noon–5 p.m. Embark Gallery, Fort Mason Center This exhibition of 12 local artists will explore memory, ritual, and embodiment using installation,... Read More

Performances

44th Annual S.F. Comedy Competition

Friday, Sept. 6, 8–11 p.m. The Bindery (1727 Haight St.) Tuesday, Sept. 29, 7:30–11 p.m. Biscuits & Blues (401 Mason St.) Laugh until it hurts as the best new comedic talen... Read More

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