S.F. Craft Beer Festival

Saturday, Oct 18, 2–4 p.m. & 7–9:30 p.m. Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Bottoms up! Taste 150 varieties of beer from 75 local and national craft brewers, and learn educ... Read More

Potables & Edibles

San Francisco Magazine’s FallFest 2014

Saturday, Oct 11, noon–4 p.m. Justin Herman Plaza, Embarcadero Center Leading local restaurateurs, winemakers and artisans join for an inspiring day of premier wine and food, tas... Read More

Science & Environment

Verge SF 2014

Mon–Thu, Oct 27–30 2 New Montgomery St. Representatives of energy, I.T., buildings, transportation, and other businesses discuss technology and other elements of the energy and... Read More

Science & Environment

The Economics of Sustainability: Emerging Models for a Healthy Planet

Mon–Thu, Oct 6–9, 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Bldg. C, Fort Mason Center Participate in an in-depth exploration of the relationship between economics and environmental sustainability... Read More

Film & Lectures

Anita: Speaking Truth to Power

Tuesday, Oct 14, 7:30 p.m. Nourse Theater The screening of this documentary will be complemented with a live discussion between Anita Hill and Roy Eisenhardt. $27, 415-392-4400, ci... Read More

Nightlife

Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness

Saturday, Oct 18, 8 p.m. The Independent (628 Divisadero St.) Hear Andrew McMahon, along with Hunter Hunted and Junior Prom. $35, 415-771-1421, theindependentsf.com ... Read More

Nightlife

The Business

Fridays thru Oct, 7–10 p.m. Hemlock Tavern (1131 Polk St.) This award-winning alternative comedy show exploits all styles and forms of comedy and regularly welcomes special guest... Read More

Performances

Smuin Ballet: Untamed

Daily, Oct 4–12 Palace of Fine Arts Theatre The company celebrates its 21st season with Serenade for Strings set to Tchaikovsky; the evocative Objects of Curiosity; and Michael S... Read More

Performances

S.F. Opera: A Masked Ball

Various days thru Oct 4–22 War Memorial Opera House This tuneful Verdi masterpiece tells the story of a Swedish king who laughs off a fortuneteller’s warning of a plot agai... Read More

FREEArts & Culture

La Cocina: The Culinary Treasures of Rosa Covarrubias

Wed–Sun thru Jan. 18, noon–4 p.m. The Mexican Museum, Fort Mason Center On display are vintage photographs and an immense collection of more than 2,500 paintings, ceramics, fol... Read More

FREEArts & Culture

SFMOMA Artists Gallery: Willard Dixon, Chiyomi Longo, and Anthony Delgado

Tue–Sat thru Oct 23, 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Bldg. A, Fort Mason Center View landscape paintings by Marin County artist Dixon, abstract large-scale mixed media works by Longo, and ph... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Root Division’s 13th Annual Art Auction

Thursday, Oct 23, 7:30–10 p.m. Root Division (3175 17th St.) Come support art, artists, and arts education in this event presenting an eclectic mix of quality artwork from over 1... Read More

FREECommunity Corner

Home Preparedness in Earthquake Country

Saturday, Oct 18, 1–2 p.m. Marina Branch Library Don’t miss this chance to learn what you can do to protect yourself and your home during the next earthquake in this talk a... Read More

FREECommunity Corner

95th Annual Columbus Day Bazaar

Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Ss. Peter & Paul School (660 Filbert St.) This North Beach family festival of entertainment, food and games, includes the salami toss and... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Picnic at the Presidio & Twilight at the Presidio

Picnic: Sundays thru Oct 27, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Twilight: Thursdays thru Oct 30, 5–9 p.m. Main Parade Ground, the Presidio The city’s best picnic offers favorites from Off th... Read More

Events