4th Annual Legacy Film Festival on Aging

Fri–Sun, Sept. 12–14 2014 New People Cinema (1746 Post St.) This one-of-a-kind festival celebrates older adulthood and addresses the challenges and triumphs of aging. The 15 fi... Read More

Nightlife

Film Night in the Park: Grand Budapest Hotel

Saturday, Sept. 6, dusk Washington Square Grab a blanket and a picnic to enjoy this comedy starring Ralph Fiennes as Gustave H., the concierge of a fictitious hotel in the Republic... Read More

Nightlife

Naive Melodies

Saturday, Sept. 13, 9:30 p.m. Boom Boom Room (1601 Fillmore St.) From Arcata, Calif., comes this Talking Heads tribute band, performing the art-rock music from New York. $10 (free ... Read More

Performances

Oakland Jazz Choir

Sunday, Sept. 14, 4 p.m. Old First Church (1751 Sacramento St.) Don’t miss exquisite five- and six-part harmonies performing original and contemporary arrangements from Herbi... Read More

Performances

Opera in the Park

Sunday, Sept. 7, 1:30 p.m. Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park Bring a picnic and enjoy arias al fresco while previewing a sampling of the upcoming fall season. Free, 415-864-3330, sfo... Read More

Arts & Culture

Picturing the Presidio

Daily thru Oct. 31 Forest Gallery, the Presidio This public art installation features eight 52-inch panoramic images captured by photographer Lyle Gomes and are displayed along the... Read More

Arts & Culture

The Poetry of Parmigianino’s “Schiava Turca”

Tue–Sun thru Oct. 5, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Legion of Honor On loan from the Galleria nazionale di Parma in Parma, this painting provides a glimpse into the painting style of Fran... Read More

Arts & Culture

Jonas Faber: Inuit sculpture

Tue–Sat, Sept. 13 thru Oct. 9, 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Images of the North Gallery (2036 Union St.) Known for his bold and expressionistic sculpture and his creative and sensitive tr... Read More

Community Corner

11th Annual S.F. Out of the Darkness Community Walk

Sunday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m.–noon Mission Creek Park Walk to honor loved ones and raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The event includes guest speakers, m... Read More

Community Corner

3rd Annual S.F. Lawn Party

Wed–Mon thru Sept. 7 The Walt Disney Family Museum Sept. 6, noon–5 p.m. Marina Green San Francisco’s largest one-day waterfront party features a baggo tournament, bocce b... Read More

Calendar

Motown, the Musical

Tue–Sun thru Sept. 28 Orpheum Theatre (1192 Market St.) Don’t miss the story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music... Read More

Calendar

Magic Color Flair: The World of Mary Blair

Wed–Mon thru Sept. 7 The Walt Disney Family Museum This comprehensive exhibition explores the artistic process and development of one of Disney’s most influential designers... Read More

Major Events

19th Annual Kaiser Permanente S.F. International Dragon Boat Festival

Sat–Sun, Sept. 20–21, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Treasure Island The largest competitive dragon boat festival in the U.S. features racing, cultural performances and fun-filled activities ... Read More

Major Events

Architecture and the City Festival

Tue–Sat (except Monday, Sep 16), Sept. 1–30 Various S.F. venues The festival theme, “Home: My San Francisco,” explores the shifting nature of home, the different el... Read More

Performances

Mike Greensill Trio with Wesla Whitfield

Sunday, Aug. 31, 4 p.m. Old First Church (1751 Sacramento St.) Delve into the mysteries of the jazz underworld with the songs of Dave Frishberg, Bob Dorough, Blossom Dearie, Fran L... Read More

Events