Melissa Manchester

Fri.–Sat., Oct. 5–6, 8 p.m. Feinstein’s at the Nikko (222 Mason St.) The Grammy award-winner presents “The Fellas,” saluting Sinatra, Torme, Bennett, and Martin, in addit... Read More

Music

S.F. Symphony: Dvořák And Prokofiev

Thu.–Sat., Oct. 11–13 Davies Symphony Hall Acclaimed Austrian conductor Manfred Honeck leads the orchestra in Dvořák’s Bohemian-flavored Eighth Symphony and Prokofiev’s c... Read More

Music

Dyad

Sunday, Oct. 7, 4 p.m. Old First Church (1751 Sacramento St.) This innovative violin and bassoon duo (Niv Ashkenazi, violin; Leah Kohn, bassoon) met at Juilliard and explore unchar... Read More

Music

S.F. Opera: Tosca

Various days, Oct. 3–30 War Memorial Opera House In Puccini’s popular opera, corruption permeates Rome under Scarpia, the chief of police. When the fiery diva Tosca finds herse... Read More

Theater

ACT: Men in Boats

Tue.–Sun., Oct. 17–Dec. 16 Strand Theater (1127 Market St.) This provocative, laugh-out-loud show is performed by a diverse cast of female-identifying actors who infuse America... Read More

Theater

Magic Theatre: The Resting Place

Tue.–Sun., Oct. 10–Nov. 4 Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center This provocative and intense look at an American family, filled with humor, darkness, and love, addresses familial obligati... Read More

Theater

SHN: Miss Saigon

Tue.–Sun., Oct. 9–Nov. 4 SHN Orpheum Theatre (1192 Market St.) Don’t miss this acclaimed new production of war orphan Kim, her romance with American G.I. Chris, which produce... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Cape Dorset Print Collection

Tue.–Sat., Oct. 9–20, 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Images of the North (2036 Union Street) This annual event features a collection of 34 images by 11 Inuit artists. Free, gallery@images... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Islam and the Classical Heritage

Tue.–Sun. through Jan. 27, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Legion of Honor (Lincoln Park, 100 34th Ave.) This exhibition brings a larger awareness of how authors, philosophers, and scienti... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Wayne Thiebaud

Thu.–Tue. through –March 10 & April 28 SFMOMA (151 Third St.) In two side-by-side exhibitions, Northern California–based artist Wayne Thiebaud’s own work is featured al... Read More

Galas & Benefits

54th Annual Big Book Sale

Wed.–Sun., Oct. 31–Nov. 4, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center The largest used book sale on the West Coast supports the S.F. Public Library and features ove... Read More

Galas & Benefits

14th Annual This Old Bag: The Power of the Purse

Thursday, Oct. 18, 6:30–9:30 p.m. Clift Hotel Designers, retailers, fashionistas, and the hottest celebrities come together to help those battling breast cancer with a silent auc... Read More

Galas & Benefits

26th Annual TNDC Pool Toss

Wednesday, Oct. 10, 6–9:30 p.m. Phoenix Hotel (601 Eddy St.) Dive into an evening of Bay Area bites, poolside libations, lively entertainment, and local luminaries taking the plu... Read More

Community Corner

7th Annual Yerba Buena Night

Saturday, Oct. 13, 6–10 p.m. Jessie Square (Mission St. btw. 3rd & 4th Sts.) See, hear, and experience this exciting neighborhood come alive with music, performances (dance,... Read More

Community Corner

99th Annual Columbus Day Bazaar

Sat.–Sun., Oct. 6–7 Ss. Peter & Paul School (666 Filbert St.) The weekend event celebrates the neighborhood’s heritage featuring iconic American, Italian, and Asian foods... Read More

Events