S.F. Choral Society: Brahms

Fri–Sat, Aug. 22–23, 8 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall The choir performs Johannes Brahms’s Ein Deutsches Requiem, which elevated Brahms from a mere writer of choral works to a... Read More

Performances

Merola Opera: Grand Finale

Aug. 16 War Memorial Opera House Don’t miss these future opera headliners in the final performance of the young artists’ program. Following the performance, toast the a... Read More

Performances

SFJazz: Joe Henderson Hotplate Festival

Thu–Sun, Aug. 14–17, 7 & 8:30 p.m. 201 Franklin St. Enjoy performances by Mel Martin, Matt Clark, Adam Shulman, and Michael Zilber that pay tribute to Henderson’s gre... Read More

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5th International Piano Duo Festival

Thu–Sun, Aug. 7–10 S.F. Conservatory of Music & Palace of Fine Arts Theatre An array of distinguished international artists perform a series of five concerts and three salo... Read More

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Suhaila Salimpour Dance Company: Enta (You Are) Omri (My Life)

Sat–Sun, Aug. 9–10 Southside Theater, Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center This performance depicts a lifetime of love and loss told through modern belly dance and classic Middle Eastern... Read More

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Post:Ballet Summer Season Program

Thu–Sat, Aug. 7–9, 8 p.m. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater “Five High” features the world premiere of “ourevolution” and two favorites from the P... Read More

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Motown The Musical

Tue–Sun, Aug. 15–Sept. 28 SHN Orpheum Theatre Don’t miss the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavy... Read More

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BATS: Summer Improv Festival

Fri–Sat, Aug. 1–31, 8 p.m. Bayfront Theatre, Bldg. B, Fort Mason Center Don’t miss a new show every weekend by the Bay Area’s finest improvisational actors, includi... Read More

Arts & Culture

Museo Italo Americano: Natural Expressions: Works by Alberto Cristini, Vincent Galassi & John Malveto

Tue–Sat, Aug. 23–Nov. 23, noon–4 p.m. Bldg. C, Fort Mason Center See paintings, sculptures and photographs at this exhibition featuring three Italian and American artists. Fr... Read More

Arts & Culture

20th Century Expo

Sat–Sun, Aug. 23–24, 10 a.m. Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center This show and sale celebrates decorative arts, fine arts, and “fun arts” from 1900 to 2000. $10, 650... Read More

Galas & Benefits

American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life

Saturday, Aug. 9, 9 a.m. Great Meadow, Fort Mason This life-changing event helps our community celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and ... Read More

Community Corner

CPR Certification

Wednesday, Aug. 6, 13, 20, & 27, 5–8:30 p.m. Sports Basement Presidio (610 Old Mason St.) Learn how to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arr... Read More

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Crown Jewels

Wed–Sun thru Aug. 17, 11 a.m.–5 pm Presidio Trust (103 Montegomery St.) This exhibition showcases five international parks through the eyes of experts, each with a lifetimeR... Read More

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33rd Annual S.F. Jewish Film Festival

Daily thru Aug. 12 Various Bay Area venues The S.F. Jewish Film Festival is the first and largest in the world and a leading advocate for independent Jewish cinema. Festival pass $... Read More

Major Events

Help is on the Way XX

Sunday, Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre Join the Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation at this elegant evening of receptions, live entertainment featuring both Bay Area and... Read More

Events