Marine Archaeology of the Atomic Age

Thursday, Aug. 18, 6–8 p.m. Exploratorium (Pier 15) The USS Independence was the unfortunate target for U.S. atomic weapons tests in 1946. Join Dr. James Delgado for a preview of... Read More

Science & Environment

San Francisco City Star Party

Sunday, Aug. 7, 7:30–11 p.m. Presidio (Parade Grounds, Building 103) At this monthly gathering, local amateur astronomers provide telescopes for you to use to view the stars. Bad... Read More

Nightlife

Rick Estrin and the Nightcats

Friday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m. & 10 p.m. Biscuits & Blues (401 Mason St.) Come out for some hipster harmonica happiness with the winner of the 2013 Blues Music Award for Best I... Read More

Nightlife

The Headhunters

Fri.–Sat., Aug. 19–20, 9 p.m. Boom Boom Room (1601 Fillmore St.) Mike Clark, Donald Harrison, Bill Summers, and Wil Blades bring the funk. $10, 415-673-3000, boomboomtickets.co... Read More

Nightlife

Tainted Love

Saturday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m. Bimbo’s 365 Club (1025 Columbus Ave.) Tainted Love takes you in a time warp to a mid-80s music party. $25, 415-673-3000, bimbos365club.com ... Read More

Nightlife

NightLife Live

Thursday, Aug. 4, 6–10 p.m. California Academy of Sciences Cal Academy’s mix of music, art, and science takes over the institution for one evening each month. In August, Outsid... Read More

Performances

Willie Nelson & Family

Sat.–Tue., Aug. 20–23, 8 p.m. The Fillmore The musician, singer, songwriter, author, poet, actor, and activist performs with his band. $75, thefillmore.com ... Read More

Performances

Can’t Stop the Train: A Tribute to Jerry Garcia

Wednesday, Aug. 17, 9 p.m. The Fillmore This benefit for the Rex Foundation and the Jake Peavy Foundation features the S.F. Giants pitcher Peavy with his band The Outsiders, among ... Read More

Performances

Jeff Beck & Buddy Guy

Tuesday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m. The Masonic (1111 California St.) The rock/blues guitar legends make a stop in S.F. on the tail end of their summer tour. $45–$149.50, 415-776-7457, sfma... Read More

Performances

SFJazz: Snarky Puppy

Thu.–Sun., Aug. 4–7, 8 p.m. Miner Auditorium, SFJazz One of the hottest jazz/R&B bands on the planet, and fresh from their 2016 Grammy for Best Contemporary Instrumental A... Read More

Performances

Gaude

Sunday, Aug. 21, 4 p.m. Old First Church (1751 Sacramento St.) The a cappella octet presents a meditation on peace and salvation featuring Renaissance masterpieces. $18, 415-474-16... Read More

Performances

Merola Opera: Grand Finale

Saturday, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m. War Memorial Opera House Don’t miss these future opera headliners in the final performance of the young artists’ program. Following the perform... Read More

Performances

S.F. Choral Society: Verdi’s Requiem

Fri.–Sat., Aug. 19–20, 8 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall The choir performs one of the favorites, this glorious, operatic work inspired by the death of author Alessandro Manzoni and ... Read More

Performances

S.F. Aerial Arts Festival

Fri.–Sun., Aug. 19–21 Fort Mason Center This dynamic, three-day indoor and outdoor event brings together innovative spectacle, daring athleticism, aerial dance, and circus per... Read More

Performances

Alozono King Lines Ballet: Summer Program Showcase

Saturday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m. Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center This program will feature student dancers in works by top choreographers. $25, 415-863-3040, linesballet.org ... Read More

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