Architecture and the City Festival

Various dates, Sept. 1–30 Various S.F. venues One of the nation’s largest architectural festivals of its kind, this celebration, features behind-the-scenes, home, and walki... Read More

Major Events

Come Out and Play San Francisco 2016

Various days, Sept. 10–Nov. 20 Fort Mason Center (most events) This series of unique adventures brings the Bay Area together with a free festival of live games, mysteries, and ad... Read More

Major Events

21st Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival

Sat.–Sun., Sept. 11–12, noon–5 p.m. Ghirardelli Square Enjoy samplings by some of the finest local dessert companies, and of course, Ghirardelli chocolate, as well as live mu... Read More

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36th Annual Comedy Day

Sunday, Sept. 18, 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 fr... Read More

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Oktoberfest by the Bay

Fri.–Sun., Sept. 24–25 Pier 48 Celebrate in the true tradition of Munich’s famed Oktoberfest with nonstop music, dancing, singing, and German food and drink. $25–$85, o... Read More

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S.F. Fashion Week

Daily, Sept. 24–Oct. 2 Various Bay Area venues The week will highlight the convergence of fashion, retail, and technology unique to the S.F. fashion industry while showcasing eme... Read More

Last Chance

The Hunger Games: The Exhibition

Tue.–Sun. through Sept. 5, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Innovation Hangar, Palace of Fine Arts Experience immersive themed environments, hundreds of authentic costumes and props, and interac... Read More

Last Chance

Mel Shaw: An Animator on Horseback

Daily through Sept. 12, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Walt Disney Family Museum, the Presidio This retrospective of the artist and storyteller features more than 120 works, including caricature... Read More

Last Chance

Painter Mark Bowles, Photographer Nick Lawrence

Tue.–Sat. through Sept. 15, 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. SFMOMA Artists Gallery, Bldg. A, Fort Mason Center This exhibition features Bowles’s large-scale landscapes and LawrenceR... Read More

Last Chance

Emperors’ Treasures: Chinese Art from the National Palace Museum, Taipei

Tue.–Sun. through Sept. 18, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Asian Art Museum (200 Larkin St.) Through paintings, ceramics, jades and more, this exhibition explores the identities of nine ruler... Read More

Community Corner

Trail Mixer: Where Friends, Fun, & Nature Meet

Thursday, Sept. 1, 6–8 p.m. Lands End Put your feet up, meet new people, and enjoy some Fort Point beer while learning about what people of yesteryear did for fun. Come for the b... Read More

Community Corner

Sunday Streets: Western Addition

Sunday, Sept. 11, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Fillmore, Fulton, Baker & Grove Sts. (see website for exact locations) Explore by biking, walking, skating, playing, or just people watching ... Read More

Community Corner

Peace in the Park

Saturday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Spreckels Temple of Music, Golden Gate Park Enjoy world music, dances, tai-chi, yoga, seminars, peace exhibits; and meditation experiences to... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Tour de Fat 2016

Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Starts: Lindley Meadow, Golden Gate Park This ballyhoo of beer, bikes, and bemusement starts with a parade followed by a fun bike cruise in you... Read More

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Sharing the Harvest

Friday, Sept. 23, 6–10 p.m. Golden Gate Club (135 Fisher Loop, the Presidio) Enjoy live music, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and more to support the Hamilton... Read More

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