Merola Opera Summer Festival

Schwabacher Concert: Thursday, July 5, 7:30 p.m. Il re pastore: Thursday July 19 & Saturday, July 21, 7:30 p.m. S.F. Conservatory of Music (50 Oak St.) Performed by young oper... Read More

Dance

SFCD: Summer Student Showcase

Fri.–Sat., July 6–7 S.F. Scottish Rite Masonic Cntr. (2850 19th Ave.) Enjoy 95 young dancers from the U.S., Canada, and beyond as they participate in the San Francisco Conserva... Read More

Arts & Culture

Japan Day Festival

Sunday, July 1, noon–5 p.m. Japantown Peace Plaza Experience Japanese cultural arts, music and dance music at this family-friendly event featuring performances by some of the Bay... Read More

Major Events

Flower Piano

Daily, July 5–16, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. S.F. Botanical Garden (1199 Ninth Ave.) Twelve pianos are placed at dramatic, picturesque locations throughout the garden’s 55 acres for a... Read More

Major Events

40th Annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival

Opening: Friday, July 6, noon Festival: Sat.–Sun., July 14–22 City Hall & War Memorial Opera House Multiple performances spanning two weekends celebrate and foster appreci... Read More

Major Events

4th of July Golden Gate Park Band Concert

Wednesday, July 4, 1 p.m. Spreckels Temple of Music Bring the family and a picnic to enjoy patriotic and American music celebrating the country’s birthday. Free, 415-831-5500, g... Read More

Major Events

4th of July Celebration

Wednesday, July 4, 3 p.m. Pier 39 Celebrate with varied activities and live entertainment by Tainted Love (3–6 p.m.), closing with fireworks. (9:30 p.m.); weather permitting. Fre... Read More

Major Events

34th Annual Fillmore Jazz Festival

Sat.–Sun., June 30–July 1, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Fillmore St. (Jackson to Eddy Sts.) The West Coast’s largest free jazz festival returns with 12 blocks of music, fine arts and cra... Read More

Family Fun

Pasados Del Presidio: Afternoon Fun for Kids

Friday, June 29, noon–3 p.m. Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) See Early California history come to life. Enjoy hands-on activities, a tortilla-making demonstration, and... Read More

Potables & Edibles

8th Annual Northern California Soy & Tofu Festival

Saturday, June 30, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Event Center, St. Mary’s Cathedral (1111 Gough St.) Enjoy cooking demonstrations, soy and tofu vendors, soy and tofu dessert competition, live... Read More

Science & Environment

After Dark: Today’s World of Tomorrow

Thursday, June 7, 6–10 p.m. Exploratorium (Pier 15) Explore emergent ideas and future artifacts, such as space travel, robots, future foods, and San Francisco’s evolving citysc... Read More

Nightlife

Pasados del Presidio: Dance Party

Friday, June 29, 7–10 p.m. (doors 6:15 p.m.) Presidio Officers’ Club, (50 Moraga Ave.) Dance and celebrate Mexican-American musical heritage with the award winning Dr. Loco’s... Read More

Nightlife

The Delgado Brothers

Saturday, June 16, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Biscuits & Blues (401 Mason St.) The Delgado Brothers Band recently took first place at The Blues Foundation’s 2016 International Blues C... Read More

Film & Lectures

49ers Assistant Coach Katie Sowers

Tuesday, June 19, 12 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) Katie Sowers made history when she became the first openly LGBTQ coach in the NFL. Now in her second season wi... Read More

Arts & Culture

21st Annual National Queer Arts Festival

Most days through July 29 Various S.F. venues This festival features music, dance, visual art, spoken word, comedy, theater, and film. Visit website for program/pricing. qcc2.org ... Read More

Events