S.F. Playhouse: Cabaret

Tue.–Sun. through Sept. 14 Kensington Park Hotel (450 Post St.) This classic Tony Award-winning musical follows the tale of American author Cliff Bradshaw and Sally Bowles, a si... Read More

Arts & Culture

Art Explosion Open Studios

Friday, Sept. 20, 7–10 p.m. Sat.–Sun., Sept. 21–22, noon–5 p.m. 2425 17th St. & 744 Alabama St. Support local artists, expand your art collection, and find great deals ... Read More

Arts & Culture

Culture for Community Free Day

Thursday, Sept. 19 Various Yerba Buena locations Participate in a full day of special events, activities, museum, and gallery hopping geared to the theme Culture for Generations an... Read More

Arts & Culture

Festa Coloniale Italiana 2019

Saturday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Stockton Street (btw. Union & Filbert) The S.F. Italian Athletic Club Foundation invites you to celebrate the rich Italian and Italian-Amer... Read More

Museums & Galleries

Embark Gallery: Extra Ordinary

Thu.–Sat., Sept. 13–Oct. 19, noon–5 p.m. Embark Gallery, Fort Mason Center This exhibition of 12 local artists will explore memory, ritual, and embodiment using installation,... Read More

Museums & Galleries

YBCA: The Body Electric

Tue.–Sat., Sept. 6–Jan. 26, 11 a.m. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (701 Mission St.) How can technology be creatively harnessed to explore identity? View more that 70 works sp... Read More

Galas & Benefits

15th Annual Peak2Peak

Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Visitacion Valley to McLaren Park Discover the city in this guided, 13-mile,10-peak walk through historical, architectural and natural landscape... Read More

Galas & Benefits

2019 Hamilton Families Benefit

Thursday, Sept. 26, 7–9:30 p.m. Bimbo’s 365 Club (1025 Columbus Ave.) Enjoy live music, gourmet food, live auction and more to support Hamilton Families. $350, 415-321-2612, h... Read More

Nightlife

Well-Strung: The Movie Show

Fri.–Sun., Sept. 13–15 Feinstein’s at the Nikko (222 Mason St.) This New York City-based all-male string quartet with a modern twist derives their unique blend of vocals and ... Read More

Nightlife

Illegals

Friday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m. Slim’s (333 11th Ave.) The Bay Area tribute band to The Eagles performs with Hallin’ Oats, a tribute band to Daryl Hall and John Oates. $25, 415-255-03... Read More

Nightlife

The Hip Abduction

Thursday, Sept. 5, 8:30 p.m. The Chapel (777 Valencia St.) The indie/alt St. Petersburg, Fla.-based band and Spotify stars celebrate their fourth album, To the Ends of the Earth, w... Read More

Dance

Smuin Ballet: Dance Series 1

Fri.–Sun., Sept. 27–Oct. 6 Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center On the bill is James Kudelka’s The Man in Black, set to the music of Johnny Cash and danced in cowboy boots; Rex ... Read More

Dance

6th Annual PushFest Dance Festival

Fri.–Sun., Sept. 20–22 B. Way Theater (3153 17th St.) See multiple perspectives to dance-making in one weekend on one stage. This year’s festival features works spanning a va... Read More

Dance

Cuicacalli Dance Company

Friday, Sept. 6, noon Rotunda, City Hall Enjoy a lunch-time performance from this international, cross-cultural, dance-arts educational institution and youth training program, in a... Read More

Music

SFJazz: Bobby McFerrin

Thu.–Sat.., Sept. 19–21, 7:30 p.m. 201 Franklin St. The iconic vocalist and composer returns for the first time in almost a decade with his signature magic, combining his music... Read More

Events