Carnaval San Francisco 2012

Sat–Sun, May 26–27, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Harrison St. (between 16th & 23rd) Themed “Spanning Borders; Bridging Cultures,” this year’s Carnaval is pack... Read More

Arts & Culture, Calendar

artMRKT San Francisco

Preview & Party: Thursday, May 17, 6 p.m. Fair: Fri-Sat, May 18–19, 11 a.m. & Sunday May 20, noon Concourse Exhibition Center The Bay Area’s premier contemporar... Read More

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Ode to China: 30th Anniversary Concert

Saturday, May 12, 7 p.m. Scottish Rite Masonic Center Celebrating its third decade of teaching and performing traditional Chinese guzheng music, the San Francisco Guzheng Music Soc... Read More

Just for Fun

I Love This City Music Festival

Fri–Sat, May 25–26, 1:30 p.m. McCovey Cove Parking Lot, AT&T Park Two days of music featuring Duck Sauce, Steve Aoki, Tiesto, and more. $150–$350, 800-745-300... Read More

Just for Fun

Mr. Marina 2012

Wednesday, May 23, 7 p.m. Mezzanine A panel of judges will score contestants on swimwear, “Marina-wear” Q&A, and talent contest to determine who most embodies the spiri... Read More

Creature Features

Pritzker Lecture: The Evolution and Diversity of Amphibians

Tuesday, May 15, 7 p.m. California Academy of Sciences Did you know nearly 90 percent of the 6,800 known species of amphibians are frogs? Dr. David Blackburn will discuss the evolu... Read More

Creature Features

Rocket Dog Rescue Happy Hour

Saturday, May 12, 5 p.m. Enjoy delicious cocktails and music by Bright Side Band, with all proceeds benefitting Rocket Dog Rescue. 4024 24th St., www.rocketdogrescue.org ... Read More

Creature Features

Urban Beekeeping Part I: How to Set Up a Beehive

Saturday, May 12, 1 p.m. Garden for the Environment Local beekeeping instructor Paul Koski of the San Francisco Beekeepers Association will discuss how to manage an urban honey bee... Read More

Creature Features

Petchitecture 17

Friday, May 11, 6:30 p.m. Palace Hotel Guests and their well-behaved canine companions will be treated to a gala evening of food, beverages and auctions, plus an exhibition of one-... Read More

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Puppy Movie Night Birthday Party

Friday, May 11, 6:30 p.m. S.F. SPCA What better way to end the school week than getting cozy with canines, enjoying great pet movies, making friends, and snacking on pizza and popc... Read More

Arts & Culture

The Golden Gate Bridge: An Icon that Changed Marin

Through Sep. 1, 11 a.m. Marin History Museum, San Rafael Moulin Studies and photographer Jeffrey Floyd open up their archives of photographs from the construction of the bridge in ... Read More

Galas & Benefits

GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE TRIBUTE: Crossing Bridges Concert

Saturday, May 5, 11:30 a.m. Community Music Center La Pena Cultural Center, Berkeley The Mission District Young Musicians Program and the Enriching Lives through Music program in S... Read More

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2nd Annual Taste of Potrero

Thursday, May 10, 6 p.m. SOMArts Cultural Center Showcasing some of the City’s most innovative restaurants and bars, all proceeds benefit the Daniel Webster Elementary School... Read More

Just for Fun

Sunday Streets

Sunday, May 6, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Mission District Sunday Streets is an initiative dedicated to bringing safe, fun, car-free places for people to get out and into S.F. neighborho... Read More

Creature Features

International Migratory Bird Day

Daily, May 7–13 California Academy of Sciences Celebrate the 20th anniversary of International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) with a week packed with educational activities, prese... Read More

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