Feline NightLife

Thursday, Aug. 17, 6 p.m. California Academy of Sciences Cat-lovers unite for NightLife’s tribute to four-pawed friends. Evening also includes food and craft cocktail options. $1... Read More

Science & Environment

Perseids Meteor Shower

Fri.–Sat. Aug. 11–12 or Sat.–Sun., Aug. 12–13, night–dawn Northern night sky Perhaps the most beloved meteor shower of the year for the Northern Hemisphere, Perseid mete... Read More

Nightlife

William Florian: Those Were the Days

Thursday, Aug. 24, 8 p.m. Feinstein’s at the Nikko (222 Mason St.) This musical journey of America’s greatest songs of the 1960s includes songs Florian performed with the New C... Read More

Nightlife

Foreverland

Saturday, Aug. 19, 9 p.m. Bimbo’s 365 Club (1025 Columbus Ave.) This 15-piece tribute band to Michael Jackson, debuted just two weeks before the singer’s death and has entertai... Read More

Music

The Music of Nine Simone

Friday, Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m. Miner Auditorium, SFJazz Center A carefully curated selection from the “High Priestess of Soul” is recast by contemporary Bay Area artists. $25–$50... Read More

Music

Melissa Etheridge

Tuesday, Aug. 1, 8 p.m. The Fillmore The two-time Grammy-award winner known for her confessional lyrics and raspy voice performs at the legendary venue. $55, thefillmore.com ... Read More

Music

Gaude

Sunday, Aug. 27, 4 p.m. Old First Church (1751 Sacramento St.) The a cappella octet presents a meditation on peace and salvation featuring Renaissance masterpieces. $23, 415-474-16... Read More

Music

Merola Opera: Grand Finale

Saturday, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m. War Memorial Opera House Don’t miss these future opera headliners in the final performance of the young artists’ program. $25–$50, 415-565-64... Read More

Dance

Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival

Fri.–Sun., Aug. 11–14 Dance Mission Theatre (3316 24th St.) This festival will highlight the important contributions of deaf and hard-of-hearing artists, and features national ... Read More

Dance

Alonzo King Lines Ballet: Summer Program Showcase

Saturday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m. Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center This program will feature student dancers in works by top choreographers. $25, 415-863-3040, linesballet.org ... Read More

Performances

4th Annual Desi Comedy Fest

Sunday, Aug. 20, 7 p.m. Marines’ Memorial Theatre This year’s fest features 40 comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Sri Lankan descent, including those from various... Read More

Performances

S.F. Mime Troupe: Walls

Sunday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m. Washington Square This satirist mime troupe is not silent and interprets “mime” in the ancient sense as “mimic.” This performance asks the question:... Read More

Performances

BATS: Theatresports — L.A. vs. S.F.

Friday, Aug. 4, 8 p.m. Bayfront Theatre, Fort Mason Center In this popular yearly sell-out grudge match, S.F. and L.A. vie for the championship while performing scenes, songs, and ... Read More

Museums & Galleries

Sarah Lucas: Good Muse

Tue.–Sun. through Sept. 17 Legion of Honor, Lincoln Park Presented in conjunction with the Rodin centenary installation, the Lucas exhibition presents a contemporary perspective ... Read More

Museums & Galleries

Visions from the Inside

Thu.–Sun. through Aug. 20, noon–4 p.m. The Mexican Museum, Fort Mason Center This exhibition is a visual art project inspired by letters penned by detained migrants. Free, 415-... Read More

Events