The Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre With world-class artists, over 200 dazzling costumes, stunning sets, towering puppets and soaring birds, don’t miss your chanc... Read More

Major Events

Cher: Here We Go Again

Thursday, Nov. 14, 8:30 p.m. Chase Center The 73-year-old pop star’s seventh solo concert tour celebrates her Dancing Queen album, and is a tribute to her iconic fashion through ... Read More

Major Events

19th Annual Napa Valley Film Festival

Wed.–Sun., Nov. 13–17 Multiple Napa Valley venues This festival features over 75 new independent films, 100 wineries, featured chefs and culinary demos, wine intermissions, and... Read More

Music

S.F. Opera: Manon Lescaut

Select days, Nov. 8–26 War Memorial Opera House She gave up true love for luxury. Now she wants it back. Relive the unmatched feeling of dawning love in the opera that skyrockete... Read More

Theater

Magic Theatre: Nassim

Tue.–Sat., Nov. 12–16 Magic Theatre (Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center) Direct from worldwide sold-out performances, this wondrous consideration of live theater, language, and the tra... Read More

Theater

BATS Improv: The California Noir Off

Fri.–Sat., Nov. 8–9, 8 p.m. Presidio Theatre (99 Moraga Ave., the Presidio) L.A.’s Impro Theatre reunites with the company that spawned it for this Dashiell-Hammett-Raymond-C... Read More

Museums & Galleries

SFAI Concentrate: Student Art Sale and Open Studios

Sat.–Sun., Nov. 16–17, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. S.F. Art Institute (Fort Mason Center) See and buy new works from the next generation of artists at this salon-style art sale. Enjoy liv... Read More

Museums & Galleries

James Tissot: Fashion & Faith

Tue.–Sun. through Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Legion of Honor (Lincoln Park,100 34th Ave.) James Tissot was one of the most celebrated artists of his time, yet less is known ab... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Signature Chef’s Auction 2019

Thursday, Nov. 7, 6 p.m. City Hall Enjoy cuisine prepared by S.F.’s top culinary masters accompanied with an array of wine and spirits, enticing auction packages, and more to rai... Read More

Community Corner

Fisherman’s Wharf Veteran’s Day Parade

Sunday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Jefferson St. (North Point to Leavenworth Sts.) Show your support for all who have served our country in this parade along the wharf. Free. ... Read More

Holiday Happenings

30th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Friday, Nov. 29, 6–7:30 p.m. Union Square The 83-foot-plus tree will be illuminated with 33,000 twinkling energy-efficient LED lights and 1,100 shining ornaments throughout the h... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Happier Holidays at Pier 39

Daily, Nov. 26–Jan. 5, 5–10 p.m. Pier 39 See this nightly tree-lighting show synchronized to holiday music that comes to life every half hour on the pier’s 60-foot Christmas ... Read More

Holiday Happenings

32nd Annual Embarcadero Center Lighting Ceremony & Carnival

Friday, Nov. 22, 4–7 p.m. Embarcadero Center Don’t miss this annual tradition of the dramatic illumination of Embarcadero Center with 17,000 lights. A family-fun carnival (4 p.... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Annual Holiday Artisan Market

Friday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Asian Art Museum (200 Larkin St.) Get all of your holiday shopping done early at this event featuring one-of-a-kind handmade goods by local maker... Read More

Potables & Edibles

S.F. Vintners Estate

Saturday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. & 3–6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 1–4 p.m. Golden Gate Club (135 Fisher Loop, the Presidio) Try and buy fine wines from up too 100 boutique a... Read More

Events