Komen S.F. 24th Annual Race for the Cure

Sunday, Sept. 28, 7:30 a.m. Starts: Ferry Building, Embarcadero The largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, this race raises significant funds and awareness for the f... Read More

Galas & Benefits

50th Annual Big Book Sale

Wed–Sun, Sept. 24–28, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Find over 500,000 quality books of all media at $3 or less, including $1 books on Sunday, literary c... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Lunafest

Thursday, Sept. 18, 7:30 Palace of Fine Arts Theater This program of eight short films, by, for and about women celebrates the unique, touching and inspirational roles of women in ... Read More

Galas & Benefits

9th Annual Party for the Parks: Wild in the City

Saturday, Sept. 13, 6–11 p.m. Randall Museum (150 Museum Way) Help raise funds for S.F. parks in this event that highlights the natural world that survives and thrives in the cit... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Tour de Fat 2014

Saturday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Lindley Meadow, Golden Gate Park This ballyhoo of beer, bikes and bemusement starts with a parade followed by a fun bike cruise in your most fa... Read More

Major Events

34th Annual Comedy Day

Sunday, Sept. 24, noon– 5 p.m. Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park This original, longest-running, free outdoor comedy concert features 40 (or more) of today’s top performers f... Read More

Major Events

Oktoberfest by the Bay

Fri-Sun, Sept. 19–20 Pier 48 Celebrate in the true tradition of Munich’s famed Oktoberfest with nonstop music, dancing, singing, and German food and drink — according to ... Read More

Major Events

Craft Spirits Carnival

Sat–Sun, Sept. 20–21, 2–5 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Try and buy over 100 spirits brands of all tastes, shapes and sizes as well as craft brews from the Bay Ar... Read More

Major Events

S.F. Chinatown AT&T Autumn Moon Festival

Sat–Sun, Sept. 6–7, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Grant St. (btw. California & Broadway) Pacific St. (btw. Stockton & Kearny) A grand parade kicks off this festival, where Chinatown... Read More

Just for Fun

KUSF Rock ’n’ swap

Sunday, Sept. 14, 7 a.m.–4 p.m. McLaren Hall, USF (2130 Fulton St.) This giant music lovers’ fair with vendors offering music-related items in various formats and genres, m... Read More

Creature Features

6th Annual Moolah for Mutts: Mutt Magic

Saturday, Sept. 27, 6:30–10 p.m. S.F. Design Center (101 Henry Adams St.) This annual fundraiser for senior dog rescue Muttville is an award-winning gala — a fun-filled evening... Read More

Child's Play

Exploratorium Market Days: Homespun

Saturday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Public Plaza in front of Pier 15 Enjoy this open-air mini-festival bringing together scientists, artists and educators that features curated ar... Read More

Sports & Health

10th Annual Peak2Peak

Saturday, Sept. 20, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Glen Park Canyon Park to Park Chalet Discover hidden stairways, explore little-known pathways, and take in breathtaking views over 12 miles and ... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Taste Around Town Festival

Saturday, Sept. 6, 2–6 p.m. Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center This walk-around tasting event offers artisan wines and beer paired with cuisine from some of San Francisco’s... Read More

Science & Environment

A Deep View on the Early Universe: Extreme Makeovers and Overweight Galaxies

Monday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m. Planetarium, California Academy of Sciences UC Berkeley astronomer Mariska Kriek explores the very different types, shapes, and sizes of galaxies and exp... Read More

Events