Chemistry of the Cocktail: Fall Farmers Market Cocktails

Wednesday, Nov 12, 5:30–8:00 p.m. Grand Hall, Ferry Building Using the best ingredients from the fall farmers’ market, over a dozen local bartenders will craft delicious dr... Read More

Film & Lectures

S.F. International South Asian Film Festival

Thu–Sun, Nov 6–9 & Saturday, Nov 15 Various venues The 12th annual festival features films drawing upon South Asia’s people and traditions, with a special focus this ... Read More

Nightlife

Brokedown in Bakersfield

Wednesday, Nov 26, 8 p.m. The Independent (628 Divisadero St.) Hear a “spirited tribute to the Bakersfield sound,” raw and rocking country music. $20, 415-771-1421, the... Read More

Performances

Caminos Flamencos: Canciones

Sat–Sun, Nov 29–30 Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center This inspiring collaboration between flamenco dance and music is interwoven with some of history’s most iconic songs ... Read More

Performances

Seth Meyers

Friday, Nov 21, 8 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre Don’t miss an evening of laughs from this award-winning comedian and late-night talk-show host. $35–$50, 800-745-3000, ti... Read More

Arts & Culture

Lace: Labor & Luxury

Tue–Sun thru Nov 30, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. de Young Museum This exhibition highlights the artistry of lace and contextualizes this art form within centuries of fashion history an... Read More

Arts & Culture

Geoffrey Dryan: American Dreams

Wed–Sun thru Nov 13, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. The Dryansky Gallery (2120 Union St.) Featuring bold and colorful photographs of street portraits and classic cars in suburbia shot in San F... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Fur Ball 2014: The Great Catsby

S.F. Zoo (2945 Sloat Blvd.) Friday, Nov 7, 6:30–11:30 p.m. Support the zoo’s effort in expanding conservation awareness with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a silent aucti... Read More

Holiday Happenings

95th Veteran’s Day Parade

Tuesday, Nov 11, 11 a.m. Market Street (Second to McAllister to City Hall) Show your support for all who have served our country in this salute to the veterans of the Vietnam War. ... Read More

Performances

ACT: Testament

Tue–Sun thru Nov 23 405 Geary St. Called “beautiful and daring” by The New York Times, this play recounts in riveting detail a defiant mother’s story of her son... Read More

Major Events

Cirque du Soleil: Kurios — Cabinet of Curiosities

Tue–Sun, Nov 14–Jan 18 Grand Chapiteau, AT&T Park (74 Mission Rock St.) Step into the curio cabinet of an ambitious inventor who defies the laws of time, space and dimensio... Read More

Child's Play

41st Annual Castro Street Fair

Sunday, Oct 5, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Castro Street (at Market) S.F.’s longest-running street fair features colorful spectators, music and lots of dancing as well as food, beverage... Read More

Child's Play

Young Performers Theatre: Beauty & the Beast

Fri–Sun, Oct 17–Nov. 1 Bldg. C, Fort Mason Center See the story of Belle, dissatisfied with her life in a small French town, who meets the Beast, a prince placed under a spell ... Read More

FREEFilm & Lectures

Film in the Fog: Ghostbusters

Saturday, Oct 11, 7 p.m. Back lawn, Presidio Dance Theater (386 Arguello Blvd.) Bring a picnic or feast on options from Off the Grid’s food trucks (starts at 5:30) while enjo... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Taste San Francisco

Friday, Oct 24, 5:30 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton S.F. (650 Stockton St.) Enjoy tastings by S.F. top chefs: Coi’s Daniel Patterson, Perbaco’s Staffan Terje, Wayfare TavernR... Read More

Events