11th Annual S.F. Improv Fest Eureka Theatre (215 Jackson St.)

Daily, Sept. 10–19 Don’t miss a lineup of longtime favorites and new acts from around the country. $20–$30, 415-788-7469, theeurekatheatre.com ... Read More

Galas & Benefits

51st Annual Big Book Sale51st Annual Big Book Sale

Wed–Sun, Sept. 16–20, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Find over 500,000 quality books of all media at $3 or less, including $1 books on Sunday, literary cra... Read More

Arts & Culture

Between Life and Death: Robert Motherwell’s Elegies in Bay Area Collections

Tue.–Sun., Sept. 5–March 6, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Legion of Honor This exhibition presents 13 works from the pioneering Abstract Expressionist’s seminal series, Elegies to t... Read More

Arts & Culture

100 Thousand Poets for Change

Sept. 26, afternoon The Beat Museum Join the worldwide celebration of poets, musicians, and artists who will gather to promote peace, sustainability, and justice, and to call for ... Read More

Community Corner

Sunday Streets: Western Addition

Sunday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Fillmore St. (Geary St. to Fulton), Fulton St. (Fillmore St. to Baker), Baker St. (McAllister St. to Fell), Grove St. (Baker St. to Central) Expl... Read More

Arts & Culture

Presidio Book Club: ‘Doctor Mom Chung of the Fair-Haired Bastards: The Life of a Wartime Celebrity’

Saturday, Sept. 26, 1–3 p.m. Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) Part book club, part graduate seminar, and part Parisian salon and led by Presidio Trust historian Barbara... Read More

Galas & Benefits

12th Annual S.F. Out of the Darkness Community Walk

Sunday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Mission Creek Park Walk to honor loved ones and raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The event includes guest speakers... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Komen S.F. 25th Annual Race for the Cure

Sunday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m. Starts: Ferry Building, Embarcadero The largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, this race raises significant funds and awareness for the figh... Read More

Galas & Benefits

30 Years of Sharing the Harvest

Friday, Sept. 25, 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 Fam... Read More

Galas & Benefits

S.F. Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. Great Meadow, Fort Mason This three-mile walk is part of the world’s largest event held in over 600 communities to raise awareness and funds for Alzhe... Read More

Galas & Benefits

10th Annual Party for the Parks: Wild in the City

Saturday, Sep 19, 6–11 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Help raise funds for S.F. parks and playgrounds while enjoying a cocktail reception, pop-up art gallery, a dinner buffet, music, a... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Tour de Fat 2015

Saturday, Sept. 19, 11 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

Community Corner

Bay Area Bold Festival

Fri.–Sat., Sept. 25–26 Yerba Buena Center for the Arts This community celebration day is packed with music, dance, film, multimedia talks, and interactive artistic and cultural... Read More

Community Corner

4th Annual S.F. Lawn Party

Saturday, Sept. 12, noon–5 p.m. Marina Green The city’s largest one-day waterfront party features a baggo tournament, bocce ball, volleyball, croquet, live music, and gourmet f... Read More

Community Corner

Trail Mixer

Thursday, Sept. 3, 6–8 p.m. Great Meadow, Fort Mason Meet new friends and support the parks at the first of this new series of events planned at various park locations. Includes ... Read More

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