La Lucha del la Cocina

Saturday, Aug. 13, 3:30–10 p.m. Pier 70 (8 22nd St.) This festival will honor the struggle thousands face to live and work in S.F. through the healing power of food and community... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Market to Table Demo with Jacques Pépin

Thursday, Aug. 11, noon–1 p.m. North Plaza, Ferry Building See one of the world’s most famous cooking teachers/educators in this demo featuring the seasonal bounty of the Ferry... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Wine Spectator Award Celebration Party

Tuesday, Aug. 9, 4–10 p.m. West Coast Wine + Cheese (2165 Union St.) Celebrate this prestigious award at Cow Hollow’s favorite wine bar with 20 percent savings on bottles from ... Read More

Film & Lectures

An Evening with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Tuesday, Aug. 30, 6:30 p.m. Herbst Theatre (401 Van Ness Ave.) The NBA’s all-time leading scorer has become a much-watched observer of culture, politics, and society, as well as ... Read More

Film & Lectures

Film Night in the Park: Lost in Translation

Saturday, Aug. 27, dusk Washington Square Park Bring a picnic, a blanket, and low chairs only to enjoy the romantic comedy-drama written and directed by Sofia Coppola about a lonel... Read More

Film & Lectures

48 Hour Film Project

Fri.–Sat., Aug. 19–20 Filmmakers from all over the Bay Area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films fro... Read More

Film & Lectures

Floating Film: Moby Dick

Thursday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m. Balclutha, Hyde Street Pier What a better way to enjoy John Houston’s 1956 classic about Capt. Ahab’s vendetta against the great white whale Moby Dick... Read More

Film & Lectures

The California Story: The Legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers

Saturday, Aug. 6, 1 p.m. Meet: S.F. National Cemetery entrance gate (Lincoln Blvd. & Sheridan, the Presidio) Commemorate the 150th anniversary of the African American Buffalo S... Read More

Science & Environment

Perseids Meteor Shower

Thu.–Sat., Aug. 11–13, night–dawn Northern night sky With little or no moon to ruin the show, this is a great year for watching the Perseid meteor shower, considered one of t... Read More

Science & Environment

UC’s Role in Confronting Climate Change

Monday, Aug. 29, 6 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) Three distinguished UC professors will discuss how the UC and California lead and plan to continue leading the world on... Read More

Science & Environment

Marine Archaeology of the Atomic Age

Thursday, Aug. 18, 6–8 p.m. Exploratorium (Pier 15) The USS Independence was the unfortunate target for U.S. atomic weapons tests in 1946. Join Dr. James Delgado for a preview of... Read More

Science & Environment

San Francisco City Star Party

Sunday, Aug. 7, 7:30–11 p.m. Presidio (Parade Grounds, Building 103) At this monthly gathering, local amateur astronomers provide telescopes for you to use to view the stars. Bad... Read More

Nightlife

Rick Estrin and the Nightcats

Friday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m. & 10 p.m. Biscuits & Blues (401 Mason St.) Come out for some hipster harmonica happiness with the winner of the 2013 Blues Music Award for Best I... Read More

Nightlife

The Headhunters

Fri.–Sat., Aug. 19–20, 9 p.m. Boom Boom Room (1601 Fillmore St.) Mike Clark, Donald Harrison, Bill Summers, and Wil Blades bring the funk. $10, 415-673-3000, boomboomtickets.co... Read More

Nightlife

Tainted Love

Saturday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m. Bimbo’s 365 Club (1025 Columbus Ave.) Tainted Love takes you in a time warp to a mid-80s music party. $25, 415-673-3000, bimbos365club.com ... Read More

Events