42nd St. Moon: Sail Away

Wed.–Sun., Oct. 28–Nov. 25 Eureka Theatre (215 Jackson St.) The company opens its 23rd season with Noel Coward’s penultimate musical comedy. $21–$75, 415-255-8207, 42nd... Read More

Performances

S.F. Opera: The Magic Flute

Various days Oct. 20–Nov. 20 War Memorial Opera House In a fantastical world of ferocious dragons and enchanted musical instruments, a noble prince sets out to rescue a beautiful... Read More

Performances

Circus Automatic: Raised by Wolves

Thu.–Sat. Oct. 15–30 Great Star Theatre (636 Jackson St.) This collection of circus cabaret and storytelling is about life’s challenges, which are what ultimately creates... Read More

Performances

ACT: Ah, Wilderness

Wed.–Sun., Oct. 14–18 Tue.–Sun, Oct. 20–Nov. 8 Geary Theater (405 Geary St.) Eugene O’Neill’s passionate coming-of-age comedic classic is a tender portrait of a... Read More

Museums & Galleries

40th Annual S.F. Open Studios

Sat.–Sun., Oct. 24–25, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center The oldest and largest open studios event in the country showcases a multitude of artists, styles, an... Read More

Museums & Galleries

SFMOMA Artists Gallery: John Bucklin, Daniel Phill, Richard Taylor

Tue.–Sat. through Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Bldg. A, Fort Mason Center View painting and aluminum sculpture from three local artists. Free, 415-441-4777, sfmoma.org/artistsgal... Read More

Museums & Galleries

Jewel City: Art from San Francisco’s Panama-Pacific International Exposition

Tue.–Sun., Oct. 17 through Jan. 10, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. M.H. deYoung Museum This year marks the PPIE centennial, the S.F. world’s fair that celebrated the opening of the ... Read More

Museums & Galleries

Breguet: Art and Innovation in Watchmaking

Tue.–Sun. through Jan. 10, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Legion of Honor This exhibition explores the history of the watch and clock maker Breguet, which from its beginnings in 1775 Pari... Read More

Museums & Galleries

Woven Luxuries — Indian, Persian, and Turkish Velvets

Tue.–Sun. through Nov. 1, 10 a.m. Asian Art Museum (200 Larkin St.) Silk velvets have been preeminent luxury textiles in many parts of the Islamic world and Europe, especially fr... Read More

Arts & Culture

Art+Jazz Night: Young Masters Series

Saturday, Oct. 17, 7:30–10 p.m. The Dryansky Gallery (2120 Union St.) Bay Area trio Clifford Brown 3 will pair bebop and soul sounds with Stephen Albair’s surreal and vivid... Read More

Arts & Culture

8th Annual Beat Museum Poetry Festival

Sat.–Sun., Oct. 10–11, 1–6 p.m. Beat Museum (540 Broadway St.) Bay Area poets, two generations younger than the original Beats, invoke that heritage with new voices. Free, 41... Read More

Arts & Culture

5th Annual Yerba Buena Night

Saturday, Oct. 10, 6–10 p.m. Various venues in Yerba Buena District See, hear, and experience this exciting neighborhood come alive with music, video, art, and dance. Enjoy over ... Read More

Galas & Benefits

28th Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert

Sat.–Sun., Oct. 24–25 Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View This year’s lineup includes Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow, Ryan Adams, and not surprising, Neil Young. Proceeds be... Read More

Galas & Benefits

11th Annual This Old Bag: The Power of the Purse

Friday, Oct. 23, 6:30–9:30 p.m. The Bently Reserve (301 Battery St.) Designers, retailers, fashionistas, and the hottest celebrities come together to help women in need. A silent... Read More

Galas & Benefits

S.F. Performances 36th Season Gala

Friday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m. Merchants Exchange Bldg. (465 California St.) This gala features cocktails, an elegant dinner, live auction, and a jazz concert featuring the Luciana Souza ... Read More

Events