Pocket Opera: Rigoletto

Sunday, June 12 & 26, 2 p.m. Florence Gould Theatre, Legion of Honor See Verdi’s heartrending story of an angry, misanthropic, sharp-tonged jester whose bitterness and sp... Read More

Performances

S.F. Symphony: Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’ Symphony

Wed.–Sat., June 29–July 2 Davies Symphony Hall In the final performances of the 2015–16 season, MTT conducts the majestic Resurrection Symphony, a celebration of darkness tu... Read More

Performances

Donavon Frankenreiter

Friday, June 17, 9 p.m. The Independent (628 Divisadero St.) Hawaii-based Frankenreiter blends his folksy soulful lyrics from his Start Livin’ album as well as his latest rel... Read More

Performances

Mudcrutch with the Shelters

Sun.–Mon., June 19–20, 8 p.m. The Fillmore (1805 Geary Blvd.) Mudcrutch was initially formed in 1970 and is the precursor to the legendary Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. It... Read More

Performances

Joe Jackson

Tuesday, June 21, 8 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theater (3301 Lyon St.) Following his successful 2015 tour and release of Fast Forward, his first collection of songs in seven years, t... Read More

Film & Lectures

21st S.F. Silent Film Festival

Daily, June 2–5 Castro Theatre (429 Castro St.) Shhh! It’s the annual collection of great silent films from new discoveries to restorations. Free–$22 (individual) $250 (f... Read More

Film & Lectures

15th S.F. Documentary Film Festival

Daily, June 2–16 Roxie, Vogue, & Great Star theaters SF Docfest is the place to catch cutting-edge nonfiction filmmaking from major talents. $12 (individual), $55–$100 (tic... Read More

Major Events

40th Annual Union Street Festival

Sat.–Sun., June 4–5, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Union Street (Gough to Steiner) The festival will feature fashion, technology, local exhibits, crafts, and health and fitness in addition ... Read More

Nightlife

Lyrics Born

Saturday, June 11, 9 p.m. The Independent (628 Divisadero St.) Lyrics Born, aka Tom Shimura, has a new synth-oriented album and features work with a number of new artists. Ages 21-... Read More

Nightlife

El Metate Album Release Party

Saturday, June 18, 9 p.m. Boom Boom Room (1601 Fillmore St.) It’s the official release party for Paint the Town Metate, the new album by San Francisco’s own El Metate, ... Read More

Science & Environment

World Oceans Day Beach Cleanup

Saturday, June 11 Aquatic Park 9 a.m.–noon Celebrate with a beach cleanup to keep harmful debris from harming the ecosystem. Signed waiver required; visit website for details. Vo... Read More

Science & Environment

New Horizons, NASA’s Pluto-Kuiper Belt Mission

Monday, June 13, 7:30 p.m. California Academy of Sciences (Planetarium) NASA scientist Dr. Jeffrey Moore will explain the work of its interplanetary ambassador, the New Horizons sp... Read More

Science & Environment

Environment and Climate Action: Priority for Latinos

Monday, June 6, 6 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) Latinos disproportionately suffer the effects of environmental harm and climate change, and are among the most concerned... Read More

Potables & Edibles

CUESA’s Summer Celebration

Sunday, June 12, 6–9 p.m. Ferry Building Marketplace Enjoy great music, a culinary treasure hunt, silent auction, and savor unlimited food and drink from over 40 top restaurants ... Read More

Potables & Edibles

11th Annual Pinot Days

Saturday, June 18, 2–5 p.m. Bespoke at Westfield (835 Market St.) Celebrate this noble grape in all its gloriously diverse styles from over 80 artisan winemakers representing eve... Read More

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