Small Business Saturday

Saturday, Nov. 24 Nationwide Shop the city’s small local businesses on this day between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Shopping locally sustains our neighborhoods and keeps tax d... Read More

Community Corner

Veterans Day Interfaith Service

Monday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m.–noon Presidio Chapel (130 Fisher Loop) The Interfaith Center will host a service to honor American veterans of all wars with prayer, meditation, and musi... Read More

Community Corner

Fisherman’s Wharf Veteran’s Day Parade

Sunday, Nov. 11, 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, with a spec... Read More

Holiday Happenings

29th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Friday, Nov. 23, 6 p.m. Union Square Arrive early for the best viewing and entertainment, which precedes the 6:50 p.m. lighting. The tree will be illuminated nightly with 43,000 tw... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Tree Lighting Celebration

Daily, Nov. 21–Jan. 1, 5–10 p.m. Pier 39 See this new nightly tree-lighting show on the pier’s 60-foot Christmas tree at the top of each hour and synchronized to holiday musi... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square

Daily, Nov. 7 –Jan. 21, 10 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Union Square Ring in the holiday season at this outdoor rink with 90-minute sessions starting every even hour. $13–$18 (includes sk... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Holiday Ice Rink at Embarcadero Center

Daily, Nov. 5–Jan. 6, 10 a.m. Embarcadero Plaza Enjoy nine weeks of ice-skating fun during the holiday season at the largest outdoor rink in the city with 90-minute sessions star... Read More

Major Events

61st Annual International Auto Show

Daily, Nov. 21–25, 10 a.m. Moscone Center See 2019 model cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans from the world’s major manufacturers $10, 415-331-4406, sfautoshow.com ... Read More

Major Events

Joan Baez

Thursday, Nov. 15, 8 p.m. S.F. Masonic (1111 California St.) The acclaimed artist-activist and Bay Area resident celebrates her new album, Whistle Down the Wind. $200 & $280, m... Read More

Major Events

Napa Valley Film Festival

Daily, Nov. 8–12 Multiple Napa Valley venues This festival features over 100 new independent films, over 300 filmmakers, 150 wineries, 50 chefs, wine pavilions, and multiple spec... Read More

Community Corner

Cow Hollow Association Social

Thursday, Nov. 1, 6–8:30 p.m. Sessions (1 Letterman Dr., the Presidio) Connect with your neighbors, meet the board members, and learn about important neighborhood news and events... Read More

Child's Play

Penguins & Pajamas Sleepover

Sat.–Sun., Oct.13–14, 6 p.m.–8 a.m. Cal Academy of Sciences (Golden Gate Park) Explore the museum after-hours, then settle in for story time after snacking on milk and cookie... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Taste America San Francisco

Friday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m. Fairmont S.F. (950 Mason St.) Enjoy a tasting reception and a four-course dinner by top chefs from Californios, Che Fico, Sorrel, Mister Jiu’s, and others... Read More

Potables & Edibles

CUESA 16th Annual Sunday Supper: A Farm to City Feast

Sunday, Oct. 14, 5–10 p.m. Grand Hall, Ferry Building Enjoy an opening reception, a four-course feast prepared by 40 of S.F.’s top chefs and a silent and live auction to celebr... Read More

Science & Environment

After Dark: Preservation

Thursday, Oct. 11, 6–10 p.m. Exploratorium (Pier 15) Finally, kimchi is ready for its close-up! Enjoy films and pairings to learn about the preservation techniques of food, food ... Read More

Events