15th Annual Iranian Film Festival

15th Annual Iranian Film Festival

Sat.–Sun., Sept. 17–18 On demand The festival features 50 films from around the world ranging from documentaries, fiction, shorts, and animation to music video. $14 (individual... Read More

Calendar, Community Corner

Russian Hill Neighbors Clean Up & Smile Summer Sweep

By Lynette Majer

Saturday, Aug. 27, 9:30 a.m.–noon Starts: Hyde & Filbert Sts., northwest corner Ends: Swenson’s (1999 Hyde St.) Enjoy Saint Frank’s Coffee and Bob’s donut holes at the ... Read More

Major Events

Outside Lands

Fri.–Sun., Aug. 5–7, noon–10 p.m. Golden Gate Park With headliners Green Day, Post Malone, and SZA, the lineup also includes Phoebe Bridgers, L’Rain, Pussy Riot, Kim Petras... Read More

Community Corner

National Night Out

Tuesday, Aug. 2, 5–7 p.m. Main Parade Lawn, the Presidio This annual community-building campaign will promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to help m... Read More

Major Events

Broadway S.F.: Oklahoma!

Tue.–Sun., Aug. 16 through Sept. 11 Golden Gate Theatre (1 Taylor St.) Reimagined for the 21st century and the Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a Musical tells a story of a ... Read More

Major Events

85th Annual Stern Grove Festival

Sundays through Aug. 14, 2 p.m. (doors open at noon) 19th Ave. at Sloat Scheduled for August is Taj Maha1 (Aug. 7), and Phil Lesh & Friends (Aug. 14). Free, 415-252-6252, stern... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Annual Glide Legacy Gala

Friday, Aug. 19, 8–11 p.m. Terra Gallery (511 Harrison St.) The gala will benefit Glide’s programs and features the legacy awards presentation, the return of the Glide Ensembl... Read More

Community Corner

Sunday Streets: SOMA

Sunday, Aug. 21, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Folsom St. (Ninth to Main) Enjoy car-free fun, shops, and outdoor dining in this program designed to get people out playing, strolling connecting... Read More

Galas & Benefits

18th Annual Flower Power Luncheon

Friday, Aug. 26, noon–1:30 p.m. Fairmont Hotel Benefiting the Salvation Army’s back-to-school and after-school programs, this gala features a floral design show, fabulous views... Read More

Arts & Culture

48th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair

Sat.–Sun., Aug. 6–7, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Japantown (Post St. btw. Laguna & Webster) Celebrate and learn about the Asian/Pacific American culture while enjoying artisan crafts... Read More

Arts & Culture

29th Annual Pistahan Festival & Parade

Sat.–Sun., Aug. 13–14, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Yerba Buena Gardens The largest celebration of Filipino Americans in the U.S., this two-day, family-friendly event featuring art, culina... Read More

Nightlife

Battle of the Decades: 60s 70s 80s 90s Dance Party

Fri.–Sat., 5 p.m.– 2 a.m., ongoing Monroe (473 Broadway) Enjoy D.J., dancing, and nostalgia at this popular happy hour with the happiest drink prices in the city. Free (registe... Read More

Dance

Summer Dance Music Series

Saturdays through Sept. 24, 1–4 p.m. Union Square Park Featured in August are Anthony Arya (folk rock; Aug. 6), The Cottontails (swing; Aug. 13), Mitch Polzak (rockabilly; Aug. ... Read More

Nightlife

Michael Feinstein in Concert

Friday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m. Feinstein’s at the Nikko (222 Mason St.) The five-time Grammy Award nominee and ambassador of the Great American Songbook performs at his eponymous venue... Read More

Music

SFJazz | Terence Blanchard E-Collective: Absence with the Turtle Island Quartet

Thu.–Fri., Aug.4–5, 7:30 p.m. Miner Auditorium, S.F. Jazz (201 Franklin St.) Trumpeter Terence Blanchard returns with his Grammy-nominated E-Collective, joined by the acclaimed... Read More

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