39th Annual Comedy Day

Sunday, Sept. 15, noon–5 p.m. Robin Williams Meadow, Golden Gate Park We all need something to laugh about these days. Find reason at the longest-running, free outdoor comedy co... Read More

Performances

15th Annual S.F. Improv Fest

Daily, Sept. 18–21 Piano Fight (144 Taylor St.) Don’t miss a lineup of longtime favorites and new acts from around the country. $25–$30, 888-439-4811, sfimprovfestival.com ... Read More

Nightlife

The Hip Abduction

Thursday, Sept. 5, 8:30 p.m. The Chapel (777 Valencia St.) The indie/alt St. Petersburg, Fla.-based band and Spotify stars celebrate their fourth album, To the Ends of the Earth, w... Read More

Nightlife

Illegals

Friday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m. Slim’s (333 11th Ave.) The Bay Area tribute band to The Eagles performs with Hallin’ Oats, a tribute band to Daryl Hall and John Oates. $25, 415-255-03... Read More

Nightlife

Well-Strung: The Movie Show

Fri.–Sun., Sept. 13–15 Feinstein’s at the Nikko (222 Mason St.) This New York City-based all-male string quartet with a modern twist derives their unique blend of vocals and ... Read More

Dance

Cuicacalli Dance Company

Friday, Sept. 6, noon Rotunda, City Hall Enjoy a lunch-time performance from this international, cross-cultural, dance-arts educational institution and youth training program, in a... Read More

Arts & Culture, Performances

S.F. Shakespeare: As You Like It

Saturday–Monday, Aug. 31–Sept. 2 & Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 7–8, 2–4:20 p.m. Main Post Parade Ground, the Presidio The Presidio is the world’s stage for this modern i... Read More

Music

Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Dream Tour

Thursday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre This cutting edge holographic performance with remastered audio will transport you back in time for an unforgettable evening ... Read More

Dance

6th Annual PushFest Dance Festival

Fri.–Sun., Sept. 20–22 B. Way Theater (3153 17th St.) See multiple perspectives to dance-making in one weekend on one stage. This year’s festival features works spanning a va... Read More

Music

SFJazz: Bobby McFerrin

Thu.–Sat.., Sept. 19–21, 7:30 p.m. 201 Franklin St. The iconic vocalist and composer returns for the first time in almost a decade with his signature magic, combining his music... Read More

Dance

Smuin Ballet: Dance Series 1

Fri.–Sun., Sept. 27–Oct. 6 Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center On the bill is James Kudelka’s The Man in Black, set to the music of Johnny Cash and danced in cowboy boots; Rex ... Read More

Science & Environment

Transportation/Transformations

Sun.–Sat., Sept. 15–21, 6–10 p.m. Exploratorium (Pier 15) As our ttransportation grid ages and evolves, and new tech turns our streets into a testing ground, this special wee... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Union Street Wine Walk

Friday, Sept. 6, 4–8 p.m. Meet: 2071 Union St. Union Street (Franklin to Steiner Sts.) Explore wines from South America, the region known for Argentinean Malbec and Chilean Carm�... Read More

Potables & Edibles

5th Annual California Rum Festival

Saturday, Sept. 7, 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. SOMArts Cultural Center (934 Brannan St.) Enjoy samples, seminars, a tiki bazaar, arts and crafts vendors, and retro surf music. $60, c... Read More

Potables & Edibles

S.F. Craft Spirits Carnival

Sat–Sun.., Sept. 21–22, 2–5 p.m. City View at Metreon (135 Fourth St.) Celebrate the craft spirits movement with a grand selection of over 100 ultra-premium spirits from arou... Read More

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