Saturday, Aug. 6, 13, & 20, 8 p.m. Bayfront Theater, Fort Mason Center See completely improvised stories of magic, mayhem, thieves, heroes, and love that knows no bounds as the... Read More
Wed.–Sat., 11 a.m.–6 p.m. & Sunday, noon–5 p.m. through Aug. 21 685 Mission St. This thematic group exhibition presents two parallel narratives: one is an art historical ... Read More
Thu.–Sun., 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. through Jan. 8 104 Montgomery St., the Presidio This exhibition explores the creative complexities behind the making of The Jungle Book, including ... Read More
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
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
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
Fri.–Sun., Aug. 19–21 Cowell Theater & Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center The city’s premiere aerial arts event by Zaccho Dance Theatre brings together spectacle, darin... Read More
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
Friday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall Participants in this year’s program hail from Singapore to Modesto and will perform the dramatic Verdi Requiem with the California Ch... Read More
Fri.–Sun., through Aug. 14 Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center This one-man performance of the critically acclaimed grown-up fairy tale/camp comedy is about the bargains we make with ours... Read More
Rise: Daily, Aug. 1–11, midnight–dawn Peak: Thu.–Sat., Aug. 11–13, midnight–dawn Northern night sky Although there will be no moon-free viewing this year at the shower�... Read More
Friday, Aug. 5, 5:30 p.m. The Commonwealth Club & online Join Paola Gianturco and her 12-year-old granddaughter Avery Sangster who interviewed and photographed women politician... Read More
Saturday, Aug. 20, 3 p.m. Thrive City, Chase Center B.Y.O. Blanket for the Bay Area’s biggest big-screen experience. Each evening offers special guest giveaways, cinema-inspired ... Read More
Sunday, Aug. 28, 1–3 p.m. S.F. Public Library, Main Branch Hear from the artists, activists and organizers of the movement to archive the thousands of artworks found on the stree... Read More
Sunday, Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre The singer/songwriter/composer/bandleader celebrates his most recent collection, Non-Secure Connection, exploring a broad ran... Read More