Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Dream Tour

Thursday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre This cutting edge holographic performance with remastered audio will transport you back in time for an unforgettable evening ... Read More

Performances

15th Annual S.F. Improv Fest

Daily, Sept. 18–21 Piano Fight (144 Taylor St.) Don’t miss a lineup of longtime favorites and new acts from around the country. $25–$30, 888-439-4811, sfimprovfestival.com ... Read More

Performances

39th Annual Comedy Day

Sunday, Sept. 15, noon–5 p.m. Robin Williams Meadow, Golden Gate Park We all need something to laugh about these days. Find reason at the longest-running, free outdoor comedy co... Read More

Performances

44th Annual S.F. Comedy Competition

Friday, Sept. 6, 8–11 p.m. The Bindery (1727 Haight St.) Tuesday, Sept. 29, 7:30–11 p.m. Biscuits & Blues (401 Mason St.) Laugh until it hurts as the best new comedic talen... Read More

Arts & Culture, Performances

S.F. Shakespeare: As You Like It

Saturday–Monday, Aug. 31–Sept. 2 & Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 7–8, 2–4:20 p.m. Main Post Parade Ground, the Presidio The Presidio is the world’s stage for this modern i... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Sake Day 2019

Saturday, Sept. 28, 4–8 p.m. Hotel Kabuki (1625 Post St.) Get your sake on at this always sold-out event where over 250 sakes will be available for tasting. Proceeds benefit the ... Read More

Potables & Edibles

S.F. Craft Spirits Carnival

Sat–Sun.., Sept. 21–22, 2–5 p.m. City View at Metreon (135 Fourth St.) Celebrate the craft spirits movement with a grand selection of over 100 ultra-premium spirits from arou... Read More

Potables & Edibles

5th Annual California Rum Festival

Saturday, Sept. 7, 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. SOMArts Cultural Center (934 Brannan St.) Enjoy samples, seminars, a tiki bazaar, arts and crafts vendors, and retro surf music. $60, c... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Union Street Wine Walk

Friday, Sept. 6, 4–8 p.m. Meet: 2071 Union St. Union Street (Franklin to Steiner Sts.) Explore wines from South America, the region known for Argentinean Malbec and Chilean Carm�... Read More

Science & Environment

Transportation/Transformations

Sun.–Sat., Sept. 15–21, 6–10 p.m. Exploratorium (Pier 15) As our ttransportation grid ages and evolves, and new tech turns our streets into a testing ground, this special wee... Read More

Film & Lectures

12th Annual Iranian Film Festival

Sat.–Sun., Sept. 28–29 San Francisco Art Institute (800 Chestnut St.) The festival features 50 films ranging from fiction, short, documentary, and animation to music video. $12... Read More

Film & Lectures

Josh Campbell: The War Against Intelligence

Wednesday, Sept. 25, noon The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) Join a conversation with Josh Campbell, who will discuss the dangers of President Trump’s relentless attacks... Read More

Film & Lectures

9th Annual S.F. Green Film Festival

Daily, Sept. 24–29 Various S.F. locations Enjoy over 50 new environmental films from around the globe, over 100 filmmakers and guest speakers, expert panels, and incredible audie... Read More

Science & Environment

California Coastal Clean-up Day

Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m.–noon Crissy Field, Baker Beach, Marina Green, Aquatic Park Lend a hand throughout the Golden Gate National Parks and help keep our shorelines clean, sa... Read More

Music

The Doobie Brothers

Thursday, Sept. 12, 8 p.m. S.F. Masonic (1111 California St.) Listen to the music from our hometown group performing their iconic albums Toulouse Street and The Captain and Me, and... Read More

Events