14th Annual Brews on the Bay

Saturday, Sept. 16, 1–5 p.m. S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien (Pier 45) Enjoy over 70 local craft beers aboard a historic World War II merchant ship at this popular and intimate beer fest... Read More

Science & Environment

A Planet for Goldilocks: NASA’s Search for Life Beyond the Solar System

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 7:30–9 p.m. Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) World-renowned research astronomer Dr. Natalie Batalha will describe the latest discoveries of NASA’s ... Read More

Science & Environment

International Coastal Clean-up Day

Saturday, Sept. 16, 9 a.m.–noon Crissy Field, Aquatic Park, Lands End, Ocean Beach Lend a hand throughout the Golden Gate National Parks and help keep our shorelines clean, safe,... Read More

Nightlife

Nightlife LIVE: September

Thursday, Sept. 14, 6 p.m. California Academy of Sciences Chill out with sample-based live electronic music performance from Ryan Hemsworth and the dreamy ambient electronic music ... Read More

Dance

Dance Theatre S.F. Fall Program

Fri.–Sat., Sept. 22–23 Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center The company’s fifth season features two world premieres: Broken, an abstract interpretation of personal trials and Wh... Read More

Performances

37th Annual Comedy Day

Sunday, Sept. 17, noon– 5 p.m. Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park This original, longest-running, free outdoor comedy concert features 40 (or more) of today’s top performers f... Read More

Performances

SHN: An American in Paris

Tue.–Sun., Sept. 12–Oct. 8 SHN Orpheum Theatre (1192 Market St.) This Tony Award-winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl, and an indomitable Europe... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Komen S.F. 27th Annual Race for the Cure

Sunday, Sept. 24, 7:30 a.m. Start: Justin Herman Plaza Finish: Ferry Building The largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, this flat-course race raises funds and awar... Read More

Galas & Benefits

53rd Annual Big Book Sale

Wed.–Sun., Sept. 20–24, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center The largest used book sale on the West Coast supports the S.F. Public Library and features over 2... Read More

Last Chance

Degas, Impressionism and the Paris Millinery Trade

Tue.–Sun. through Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Legion of Honor, Lincoln Park (100 34th Ave.) See approximately 40 Impressionist paintings and pastels displayed with 40 exquisi... Read More

Last Chance

Presidio Twilight

Thursdays through Sept. 21, 5–9 p.m. Main Parade Ground, the Presidio’s Main Post Celebrate the last of summer evenings with lantern-lit dining cabanas, blanket-side cocktail... Read More

Major Events

S.F. Fashion Week

Daily, Sept. 22–Oct. 1 Various Bay Area venues The week aims to explore how diversity has become the battle cry of the fashion industry by utilizing technology and showcasing eme... Read More

Major Events

A 24-Decade History of Popular Music

Friday, Sept. 15 & Sunday, Sept. 17 Friday, Sept. 22 & Sunday, Sept. 24 Curran Theatre Each performance represents a chapter in American history through 246 songs from 177... Read More

Sports & Health

5th Annual Jog in the Fog 5k

Sunday, Sept. 10, 8–11 a.m. Mountain Lake Park to Land’s End Bring the family for a fun run/walk through the Richmond District, enjoying parks and coastal scenery. Proceeds ben... Read More

Film & Lectures

Robert Thurman: Reflections on Peace and His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Monday, Sept. 11, 12:30 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) Hear the first Westerner to be ordained a Tibetan monk by the Dalai Lama talk about his friend, the 14th Dalai Lam... Read More

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