Janet Delaney: South of Market

Tue.–Sun. through July 19, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. M. H. de Young Museum This Bay Area-relevant exhibition relates the complex history of a changing S.F. neighborhood through a sel... Read More

Major Events

4th of July Celebration

Saturday, July 4, noon Pier 39 Celebrate the 4th with varied activities and live entertainment by the youngest social cause band, WJM, followed by the popular cover band Tainted Lo... Read More

Arts & Culture

J.M.W. Turner: Painting Set Free

Tue.–Sun., June 20–Sept. 20 M.H. de Young Museum Don’t miss more than 60 oil paintings and watercolors from a host of international lenders, in the first major exhibition... Read More

Arts & Culture

Japan Day Festival

Sunday, June 28, noon–5 p.m. Japantown Peace Plaza Enjoy performances (including taiko, shamisen, classical Japanese dance and folk dance, and more); demonstrations; and workshop... Read More

Arts & Culture

The Beat Museum Beatnik Shindig: 2015 Beat Generation Conference

Sat.–Sun., June 27–28 Various locations, Fort Mason Center Writers, scholars, poets, filmmakers, and casual fans mingle and celebrate all that is lovable about the Beat Generat... Read More

Arts & Culture

18th Annual Native Contemporary Arts Festival

Sunday, June 21, noon–3:30 p.m. Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens This festival features a diverse program of Native music, dance, crafts and spoken word performances, including the... Read More

Arts & Culture

The Panama-Pacific Centennial Concert

Saturday, June 20 Palace of Fine Arts Theater Celebrate the music, literature, and drama of the 1915 Pan-Pacific International Exposition with a film, When the World Came to San Fr... Read More

Arts & Culture

West Coast Craft Summer 2015

Sat.–Sun., June 13–14, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center This craft and design show features works in wood, metal, leather, and paper from craftspeople livi... Read More

Arts & Culture

18th Annual National Queer Arts Festival

Daily through June 30 Various S.F. venues A month-long festival of music, dance, visual art, spoken word, comedy, theater, and film featuring artists, exhibitions, and performances... Read More

Galas & Benefits

The Big Picnic Party

Sunday, June 14, 11:30 a.m. West Meadow, Stern Grove (19th Ave. at Sloat) Experience the opening day concert (see Major Events) from a reserved picnic-table seat with access to a V... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Father’s Day Sail Around the Bay

Sunday, June 21, 1–4 p.m. SRV Derek M. Baylis, Pier 40 Honor Dad with a relaxing day at sea aboard this 65-foot yacht. Includes unlimited soft drinks and light snacks. $110, 415-... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Father’s Day Beer Brunch Cruise

Sunday, June 21, noon–2 p.m. California Hornblower, Pier 3 (Embarcadero at Washington St.) This two-hour bay cruise includes a hearty brunch buffet; free-flowing beer, champagne,... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Father’s Day BikeAbout

Sunday, June 21, 8:30–11 a.m. S.F. Zoo Take Dad on this leisurely, docent-led cycling tour, which concludes with a continental breakfast. Enjoy the zoo before the crowds and to w... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Father’s Day Weekend Fishing Derby

Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Paradise Beach Park (3450 Paradise Dr., Tiburon) Prizes will be awarded for the first fish, the biggest, and the heaviest. A limited number of po... Read More

Major Events

45th Annual S.F. Pride Celebration

Celebration: Saturday, June 27, noon–6 p.m. Civic Center Parade: Sunday, June 28, 10:30 a.m. Civic Center & Market St. With over 200 parade contingents, 300 exhibitors, and 2... Read More

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