S.F. International Piano Festival Presents Bobby Mitchell

Saturday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m. Old First Church (1751 Sacramento St.) & livestream Bobby Mitchell’s program juxtaposes early and late works by Robert Schumann, giving the audience... Read More

Performances

ACT | The Code

Thu.–Sun., Aug. 4–7 Strand Theater Commissioned by ACT’s Young Conservatory, this brand-new, pop-rock musical by the Kilbanes follows students of an uptight prep school as th... Read More

Museums & Galleries

Contemporary Jewish Museum | The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited

Thu.–Sun., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. through Aug. 14 736 Mission St. This exhibition celebrates the legacy of Jim Henson, and features more than 150 objects drawn from the beloved worlds ... Read More

Performances

BATS | Improvised Arabian Nights

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

Museums & Galleries

MOAD | Elegies: Still Lifes in Contemporary Art

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

Museums & Galleries

Walt Disney Family Museum | Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece

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

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

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

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

Dance

S.F. Aerial Arts Festival

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

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

Science & Environment

Cool: Women Leaders Reversing Global Warming

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

Film & Lectures

Blankets & Blockbusters | Spider-Man: No Way Home

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

Film & Lectures

Art Activism and the Oakland Uprising: Painting the Streets

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

Potables & Edibles

Healthy Eating for Mind & Body

Thursday, Aug. 4, 6–9 p.m. The Cooking School, Bldg. 602, Cavallo Point Join Executive Chef Michael Garcia and learn to simplify and plan meals that are quick and healthy. $125,... Read More

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