Coit Tower Murals Guided Tour

Wed & Sat, year-round, 11 a.m. Coit Tower, Telegraph Hill Created by 25 of California’s leading artists of the 1930s, these recently restored murals reflect scenes of the... Read More

Child's Play

Bean Sprouts Family Day

Saturdays thru October, noon–3 p.m. S.F. Botanical Garden Enjoy nature crafts, garden care, outdoor games, and exploration in the Children’s Garden with a variety of self-p... Read More

Sports & Health

Brain Fitness

Monday, Aug. 18 & 25, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Latino/Hispanic Rms. S.F. Main Library In this very social class you will exercise your brain in fun, challenging and creative way... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Bay Area Brewfest

Saturday, Aug. 16, 2–5 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Sample dozens of international and domestic beers from dozens of breweries, dine on food-truck favorites (sold se... Read More

Film & Lectures

The NBA’s Jason Collins: First Out Athlete in Major American Pro Sports

Monday, Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m. Castro Theatre (429 Castro St.) Hear from the first NBA player to come out. $5–$70, 415-597-6705, commonwealthclub.org ... Read More

Science & Environment

Shirts.io Hackathon

Friday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m. Venue TBA Entrepreneurs, developers, and designers compete to win the “ultimate start-up seed kit.” Free, shirts.io/hackathon ... Read More

Science & Environment

Gardening in the Fog Series: Growing as Much as Possible in 32 Square Feet

Saturday, Aug. 9, 10 a.m.–noon Fort Scott Comm. Gardens (Wisser Ct., the Presidio) Learn techniques common in urban farming to maximize your space, as well as square-foot gardeni... Read More

Nightlife

Men Without Hats

Tuesday, Aug. 26, 8:30 p.m. Red Devil Lounge (1695 Polk St.) You can dance if you want to when this group returns with music promising “a hooky song with a bit of edge that c... Read More

Performances

S.F. Mime Troupe: Ripple Effect

Sunday, Aug. 17, 2 p.m. Washington Square Park The troupe’s 55th season features a musical comedic tale of intersecting lives and cultures that reflect the familiar neighborh... Read More

Performances

Free Shakespeare in the Park: Taming of the Shrew

Sat–Sat thru Sept. 14, 2 p.m. Presidio Main Post Parade Ground Lawn Bring your family, friends, a blanket, and a picnic to enjoy the Bard’s popular comedy featuring hilario... Read More

Galas & Benefits

10th Annual Flower Power Luncheon

Wednesday, Aug. 6, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Sir Francis Drake Hotel Benefiting the Salvation Army’s Back-to-School and after-school programs, this luncheon event features renowned... Read More

Performances

Stern Grove Festival

Sundays thru Aug. 24, 2 p.m. Stern Grove (19th Ave. & Sloat Blvd.) A summer tradition, this festival celebrates community, nature and the arts with August performances by Andre... Read More

Major Events

American Craft Council Show

Fri–Sun, Aug. 8–10, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center With more than 225 of the top contemporary jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home décor artists, see ... Read More

Child's Play

Bubble Lady

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Moscone Recreation Center (1800 Chestnut St.) Bubble artiste Rebecca Nile enchants children of all ages as they watch her amazing bubble tricks with... Read More

Sports & Health

First Annual Sustainable Race 11k

Saturday, Aug. 2, 7 a.m. Starts: Beach Hut Cafe (1199 E. Beach St., S.F. Bay Trail) This race along the waterfront seeks to foster awareness focusing on the city’s goal of 10... Read More

Events