Merola Opera: Grand Finale

Saturday, Aug. 22, 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 per... Read More

Performances

S.F. Symphony: Yuja Wang

Fri.–Sat., Aug. 21–22 Davies Symphony Hall Recognized as one of the most important artists of her generation, pianist Wang joins Michael Tilson Thomas and the symphony for Beet... Read More

Performances

S.F. Choral Society: Mozart Requiem

Fri.–Sat., Aug. 14–15, 8 p.m. St. Ignatius Church (650 Parker Ave.) The choir performs this powerful, moving work that has taken its place among the great choral masterworks, c... Read More

Performances

Dance Tribute to Michael Jackson

Sunday, Aug. 30, 2–4 p.m. Union Square See Dance-A-Vision celebrate the life and legacy of Michael Jackson. Free, 415-477-2610, unionsquarelive.com ... Read More

Performances

Free Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo & Juliet

Sat.–Sun. Aug. 29 through Sept. 13 & Monday Sept. 2, 2 p.m. Presidio Main Post Parade Ground Lawn Bring your family, friends, a blanket, and a picnic to enjoy the Bard’... Read More

Performances

Phantom of the Opera

Tue.–Sun., Aug. 19–Oct. 28 SHN Orpheum Theatre (1192 Market St.) Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the U.K., don’t miss this spectacular new production of Andrew Ll... Read More

Performances

BATS: Improvised Tennessee Williams

Fri.–Sat., Aug. 14–15, 8 p.m. Bayfront Theatre, Bldg. B, Fort Mason Center Anguish and desire sit just below the surface of polite society in this completely improvised stage p... Read More

Arts & Culture

Leading Ladies and Femmes Fatales: The Art of Marc Davis

Wed.–Mon. through Nov. 3, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Walt Disney Family Museum Featuring 70 original pencil animation drawings, conceptual artwork, paintings, cels, and photographs from th... Read More

Arts & Culture

Luminous Worlds: British Works on Paper, 1760–1900

Tue.–Sun. through Nov. 29 Legion of Honor In celebration of the J.M.W. Turner: Painting Set Free exhibition currently at the de Young, this exhibition features drawings, watercol... Read More

Arts & Culture

20th Century Expo

Sat.–Sun., Aug. 22–23, 10 a.m. Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center This show and sale celebrates decorative arts, fine arts, and “fun arts” from 1900 to 2000. $10, 6... Read More

Arts & Culture

22nd Annual Pistahan Festival & Parade

Festival: Sat.–Sun., Aug. 8–9, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Yerba Buena Gardens Parade: Saturday, Aug. 8, 11 a.m. Civic Center to Yerba Buena Gardens Billed as the largest celebration of F... Read More

Galas & Benefits

6th Annual Glide Legacy Gala

Saturday, Aug. 22, 8 p.m.–midnight The Regency Ballroom (1300 Van Ness Ave.) The evening will benefit Glide’s programs and honor “architects of change who embody Glid... Read More

Community Corner

Retirement Income Planning

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6–7:30 p.m. S.F. Main Library Hear expert advice to help you reach your financial goals, and learn about the five key areas of mutual fund investing and retir... Read More

Community Corner

Buffalo Soldiers: Gone but not Forgotten

Sunday, Aug. 16, 3–4:30 p.m. Meet: S.F. National Cemetery entrance gate (Lincoln Blvd. & Sheridan, the Presidio) Come and explore the story of the African American Buffalo So... Read More

Major Events

Eat Drink S.F.: A Culinary Affair

Fri.–Sat., Aug. 21–22 Bldg. A, Fort Mason Center Experience the tastes and flavors of the nation’s finest chefs, mixologists, brewers, and wine experts at this annual foo... Read More

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