Stargazing Party

Sunday, June 12, 7 p.m. Main Parade Ground, the Presidio See the universe through telescopes provided by the S.F. Amateur Astronomers and learn some of the constellations. Bad weat... Read More

Just for Fun

The Amazing Acro-Cats

Thu.–Sun., June 9–12 & 16–19 Southside Theater, Fort Mason Center Watch this troupe of rescued house cats perform daring feats such as tightrope walking, cart pushing, ho... Read More

Just for Fun

S.F. Crystal Fair

Sat.–Sun., June 11–12, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Bldg. A Conference Center, Fort Mason Center Discover a magical mix of crystals, beads, minerals, jewelry, and metaphysical healing tool... Read More

Performances

34th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival

The annual San Francisco Jazz Festival, June 7–19, is like a pedal-to-the-metal, red-hot Ferrari: high-powered, edgy, daring, and slick. It’s a gift to our city from its co... Read More

Performances

Frameline40

Daily, June 19–26 Castro Theatre (429 Castro St.) Commemorate legendary filmmakers, discover emerging talents, and join the distinguished community of festivalgoers at the world&... Read More

Performances

Carol Burnett: An Evening of Laughter and Reflection

Fri.–Sat., June 2–4 Orpheum Theatre (1192 Market St.) The award-winning (25 Emmys) actress and best-selling author with take questions from the audience in a format similar to ... Read More

Museums & Galleries

19th Annual Native Contemporary Arts Festival

Sunday, June 19, noon–3 p.m. Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens Experience a diverse program of Native music, dance, crafts and spoken word performances, including rap artist Frank W... Read More

Last Chance

S.F. Playhouse: Red Velvet

Various days through June 25 450 Post St. (in the Kensington Park Hotel) In London 1883, a young black American breaks more than the color barrier as he battles the entrenched soci... Read More

Major Events

Strandbeest: The Dream Machines of Theo Jansen

Tue.–Sun. through Sept. 5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Exploratorium (Pier 15, Embarcadero & Green Sts.) This first North American exhibition features enormous self-propelled kinetic sc... Read More

Major Events

S.F. Decorator Showcase

Tue.–Sun., April 30–May 29 & Monday, May 30 298 Chestnut St. (near Grant) This year’s home to be transformed by a team of designers is the 1929 Villa de Martini, featurin... Read More

Performances

Cassandra Wilson: Music of Billie Holiday

Thu.–Sun., May 19–22, 7:30 p.m. Miner Auditorium, SFJazz (201 Franklin St.) The two-time Grammy winner returns with music from her singular 2015 recording Coming Forth by Day,... Read More

Performances

Cypress String Quartet: Beethoven in the City

Most days, May 4–19 Various S.F. locations The quartet celebrates its 20th and final season by presenting the complete Beethoven quartets through a series of pop-up concerts in a... Read More

Community Corner

22nd Annual Bike to Work Day

Thursday, May 12 Citywide May is National Bike Month, so leave your car at home and join thousands of others in this premier event. Stop by an Energizer Station, and enjoy free bev... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Pa’ina Paint Club: Sunflower Basket for Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 8, 4–7 p.m. Pa’ina Lounge (1865 Post St.) Create your own masterpieces of this popular floral design with the guidance of a professional artist. All materials p... Read More

Wish Upon a Star: The Art of Pinocchio

Wed.–Mon., May 18–Jan. 9, 2017, 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Walt Disney Family Museum (140 Montgomery St., the Presidio) This exhibition provides a behind-the-scenes peek at how this b... Read More

Events