4th Annual Desi Comedy Fest

Sunday, Aug. 20, 7 p.m. Marines’ Memorial Theatre This year’s fest features 40 comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Sri Lankan descent, including those from various... Read More

Performances

S.F. Mime Troupe: Walls

Sunday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m. Washington Square This satirist mime troupe is not silent and interprets “mime” in the ancient sense as “mimic.” This performance asks the question:... Read More

Performances

BATS: Theatresports — L.A. vs. S.F.

Friday, Aug. 4, 8 p.m. Bayfront Theatre, Fort Mason Center In this popular yearly sell-out grudge match, S.F. and L.A. vie for the championship while performing scenes, songs, and ... Read More

Museums & Galleries

Sarah Lucas: Good Muse

Tue.–Sun. through Sept. 17 Legion of Honor, Lincoln Park Presented in conjunction with the Rodin centenary installation, the Lucas exhibition presents a contemporary perspective ... Read More

Museums & Galleries

Visions from the Inside

Thu.–Sun. through Aug. 20, noon–4 p.m. The Mexican Museum, Fort Mason Center This exhibition is a visual art project inspired by letters penned by detained migrants. Free, 415-... Read More

Arts & Culture

99th Annual Festa Coloniale Italiana

Saturday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m.–7 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

24th Annual Pistahan Festival & Parade

Festival: Sat.–Sun., Aug. 12–13, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Yerba Buena Gardens Parade: Saturday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m. Civic Center to Yerba Buena Gardens Experience the best of Filipino art... Read More

Arts & Culture

8th Annual Chinatown Music Festival & Living Alleyways

Saturday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Waverly Place This festival will feature traditional and contemporary artists, performances, and art, and will celebrate the alleyways of the Ch... Read More

Arts & Culture

American Craft Council Show

Fri.–Sun., Aug. 4–6, 10 a.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Featuring more than 225 of the best contemporary jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home decor artists from acr... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Help is on the Way 23: Puttin’ on the Glitz

Sunday, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m. Herbst Theater Join the Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation for an elegant evening of receptions, live entertainment featuring both Bay Area and international... Read More

Galas & Benefits

8th Annual Glide Legacy Gala

Saturday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m.–midnight S.F. Design Center (101 Henry Adams St.) The evening will benefit Glide’s programs and honor change-makers who embody Glide’s values, and wi... Read More

Galas & Benefits

14th Annual Flower Power Luncheon

Wednesday, Aug. 2, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Sir Francis Drake Hotel Benefiting the Salvation Army’s Back-to-School and after-school programs, this luncheon features floral designer J... Read More

Community Corner

Sunday Streets: Tenderloin

Sunday, Aug. 20, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. See website for streets Bike, skate, run, roll, or walk along this car-free route designed to get you out, moving, and exploring the neighborhood.... Read More

Last Chance

80th Annual Stern Grove Festival

Sundays through Aug. 27, 2 p.m. Stern Grove (19th Ave. & Sloat Blvd.) Amadou & Mariam/Ibibio Sound Machine (Aug. 6), War/Malo (Aug. 13), Brazilian Girls/Moon Hooch, and Mav... Read More

Last Chance

The Summer of Love Experience: Art, Fashion, and Rock & Roll

Tue.–Sun., through Aug. 20, 9:30–5:15 p.m. M.H. de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park This exhibition of iconic rock posters, photographs, interactive music and light shows, costu... Read More

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