SFJazz: Fridays at Five

Friday, Aug. 6, 13, 20, & 27, 5 p.m. Livestream This month’s performers are Meklit (Aug.6), Habib Koité (Aug. 13), Goran Bregovic & his Wedding and Funeral Orchestra (Au... Read More

Science & Environment

Seminars About Long-Term Thinking: Kate Darling

Tuesday, August 10, 12:30 p.m. Livestream MIT Media Lab research specialist Kate Darling addresses “The New Breed: What Our Animal History Reveals for Our Robotic Future. She is ... Read More

Music

S.F. International Piano Festival

Sunday, Aug. 22 & 29, 4 p.m. Old First Church (1751 Sacramento St.) & livestream Nicholas Phillips performs works by leading composers (Aug. 22) and Les Années Folles conc... Read More

Nightlife

Stand-up Comedy

Saturday, Aug. 7 & 21 (9:30 p.m.) Mr. Bing’s (201 Columbus Ave.) Come laugh it up with comedians seen on late-night TV, Comedy Central, S.F. Sketchfest, and more. $20, eventb... Read More

Nightlife

Tainted Love

Friday, Aug. 13, 9:30 p.m. (Doors: 8 p.m.) Bimbo’s 365 Club (1025 Columbus Ave.) Tainted Love takes you in a time warp to a mid-80s music party. $28, 415-673-3000, bimbos365club.... Read More

Nightlife

Paula West: Live at the Nikko

Fri.–Sat., Aug. 13–14, 8 p.m. Wed.–Sat. Aug 18–28, 8 p.m. Feinstein’s at the Nikko (222 Mason St.) West will perform an all-new show featuring a mix of new and classic s... Read More

Music

S.F. Symphony: Xian Zhang

Friday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall Conductor Xian Zhang joins the symphony to lead William Grant Still’s Mother and Child, and Wolfgang Amadé Mozart’s Piano Concerto ... Read More

Science & Environment

Perseids Meteor Shower

Thu.–Sat., Aug. 11–13, midnight–dawn Northern night sky With little or no moon to ruin the show, this is a great year for watching the Perseid meteor shower, considered one ... Read More

Family Fun

Secret Reading Spots in the Presidio

Friday, Aug. 6, 11 a.m.–noon Online Join Rebekah Berkov, Presidio Trust community engagement specialist, for a tour of secret reading nooks for kids all around the Presidio. 415-... Read More

Family Fun

Storytime Science for Kids: The Magnet Episode

Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1 p.m. Online (Facebook or YouTube) This storybook read-aloud is followed by a simple activity geared toward young children. The Exploratorium’s Vivian Altman... Read More

Family Fun

Circus Bella: Humorous

Saturday, Aug. 28, noon & 2:15 p.m. Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens Humorous is a celebration of the fantabulous world we discover together through the simple gifts of wonder an... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Authentic Tuscan Home Cooking Class

Friday, Aug. 6, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Chef Mark’s Place (95 Red Rock Way) Learn the art of butchering a chicken, the ancient Tuscan method for cooking Pollo Al Mattone, how to make ma... Read More

Potables & Edibles

North Beach Culinary Experience

Saturday, Aug. 7, 14, 21, & 28, 3–6 p.m. Location provided at booking Enjoy an Italian four-course progressive meal while exploring this exciting and storied neighborhood. Ca... Read More

Film & Lectures

Thrive City Cinema Nights

Saturdays through August, 5:30 p.m. Thrive City, Chase Center Experience family-favorite movies under the sun and stars on the city’s only and largest outdoor LED board. Each wee... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Wine Spectator Award Celebration Party

Tuesday, Aug. 31, 4–11 p.m. West Coast Wine & Cheese (2165 Union St.) Earning their sixth consecutive year of honors, join the celebration of this prestigious award at Cow Ho... Read More

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