Benise: Fuego! Spirit of Spain

Sunday, Sept. 22, 8 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theater “The Prince of Spanish Guitar” celebrates his 10-year anniversary in music with this tour. $39–$95, 415-392-4400, citybox... Read More

Music

MTT Conducts Yula Wang & Appalachian Spring

Thu.–Sun., Sept. 13–16 Davies Symphony Hall A Global Climate Action affiliate event, this concert features two seasonally charged soundscapes: icy vignettes in Castiglioni’s�... Read More

Performances

43rd Annual S.F. Comedy Competition

Friday, Sept. 7 & 14, 8–11 p.m. The Bindery (1727 Haight St.) Laugh until it hurts as the best new comedic talent from across the country hits the stage in head-to-head compe... Read More

Museums & Galleries

Contemporary Muslim Fashions

Tue.–Sun., Sept. 22 thorugh Jan. 6, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park This is the first major museum exhibition to explore the complex, diverse nature of Mu... Read More

Museums & Galleries

Second Look, Twice: Selections from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation

Wed.–Sun., Sept. 10–Dec. 16 Museum of African Diaspora (685 Mission St.) This exhibition features the work of 15 critically-acclaimed contemporary artists of African descent, i... Read More

Museums & Galleries

XL Catlin Prize Exhibition

Wed.–Sun. through Oct. 7, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Main Gallery, SFAI, Fort Mason Center This juried art contest and traveling exhibition features 40 works of paintings, drawings, prints... Read More

Major Events

S.F. Symphony Opening Night Gala

Wednesday, Sept. 5 Davies Symphony Hall In this glamorous evening, MTT conducts Gershwin’s An American in Paris, and welcomes violin legend Itzhak Perlman to savor some of Holly... Read More

Major Events

Oktoberfest by the Bay

Fri.–Sun., Sept. 21–23 Pier 48 Celebrate in the true tradition of Munich’s famed Oktoberfest with nonstop music, dancing, singing, and German food and drink. $25–$85, oktob... Read More

Major Events

25th Annual AT&T Autumn Moon Festival

Sat.–Sun., Sept. 15–16, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Grant Ave. (btw. California & Broadway) Pacific Ave. (btw. Stockton & Kearny) Don’t miss live entertainment, including lion d... Read More

Major Events

23rd Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival

Sat.–Sun., Sept. 8–9, noon–5 p.m. Ghirardelli Square Enjoy a tantalizing array of chocolate-themed events and activities, live music, chef demonstrations, and more to benefit... Read More

Major Events

S.F. Opera Ball: ¡Viva La Noche!

Friday, Sept. 7, 5 p.m. War Memorial Opera House The extravagant evening features a cocktail reception, dinner, and a performance of Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci (or Cav/Pag... Read More

Major Events

15th Annual Architecture and the City Festival

Various days, Sept. 1–30 Various S.F. venues One of the nation’s largest architectural festivals of its kind, this celebration features home, bike, and walking tours; films; ex... Read More

Just for Fun

Origami-Palooza & Paper Airplane Contest

Sunday, Aug. 26, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. East Japan Center Mall Learn from origami experts how to create amazing things with paper, including paper cranes for the World Tree of Hope in Ci... Read More

Just for Fun

Inner Sunset Flea Block Party/Street Fair

Sunday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Ninth Ave. & Irving St. The Flea features over 30 residents, artisan, nonprofit, and local business vendors as well as food, activities, and... Read More

Just for Fun

Coit Tower Murals Guided Tour

Wednesdays & Saturdays, (ongoing), 11 a.m. Coit Tower Created by 25 of California’s leading artists of the 1930s, these recently restored murals reflect scenes of the Great D... Read More

Events