You Don’t Say! Wordless Cartoons from the Schmulowitz Collection of Wit & Humor

Daily, April 1–May 31 Skylight Gallery, SFPL Main Library On display are works by wordless cartoon masters of the 19th–21st century. Free, 415-557-4400, sfpl.org ... Read More

Arts & Culture

Docent Lecture: Modern Nature: Georgia O’Keeffe & Lake George

Saturday, April 12, 3–4 p.m. Presidio Branch Library (3150 Sacramento St.) This lecture includes a slide presentation of O’Keeffe’s works from 1918 to the early 1930s, which ... Read More

Arts & Culture

20th Annual Art Explosion Spring Open Studios

Sat–Sun, April 5–6, noon–5 p.m. 2425 17th St. & 744 Alabama St. Support local artists, expand your art collection, and find great deals among over 100 painters, sculptors... Read More

Arts & Culture

National Poetry Month

Fridays thru April, 7 p.m. Beat Museum (540 Broadway St.) Events include readings, a book launch of World Enough & Time: On Creativity and Slowing Down, by Christian McEwan, an... Read More

Galas & Benefits

48th Annual Edgewood Fair: The Last Days of Disco

Preview Party: Tuesday, April 29, 6–10 p.m. Fair & Luncheon: Wednesday, April 30, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. This shopping event features vendors from around the country with goods for... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Big Bang Gala 2014 & Party After Dark

Thursday, April 24, 6 p.m.–midnight California Academy of Sciences Explore the tastes, sounds and creatures of the night during these two events benefiting the Academy and featur... Read More

Galas & Benefits

2nd Annual Gambling Night

Tuesday, April 22, 6–10 p.m. Elk’s Lodge 3 (450 Post St.) Try your luck at craps, black jack and poker with prizes for the top winners and the biggest loser. Includes food and ... Read More

Galas & Benefits

4th Annual Spring Book Sale

Wed–Sun, April 16–20 Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Benefiting the S.F. Public Library’s education programs, this sale features over 250,000 books, CDs, DVD, books on t... Read More

Galas & Benefits

The Big Gay Comedy Show

Sunday, Apr 13, 7:30 p.m. Marines Memorial Theater (609 Sutter St.) Featuring stand-up and musical comedy, this event supports The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation. $35–$75, 415-2... Read More

Galas & Benefits

9th Annual Discarded to Divine

Preview: Friday, April 4, 5:30–8:30 p.m. De Young Museum Silent Auction: Wednesday, April 9, 6–9 pm. Gensler Architects (2 Harrison St.) Find one-of-a-kind fashions, accessorie... Read More

Community Corner

2014–15 Civil Grand Jury Application Deadline

Monday, April 30 Grand Jury Office (400 McAllister St., Rm. 008) File your application by today for consideration as a member of the Civil Grand Jury for a one-year term. 415-551-... Read More

Community Corner

S.F. NERT Training

Monday, April 16, 23, & 30, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The Cannery, 3rd Floor (2801 Leavenworth) Learn hands-on disaster skills to help you participate as part of an emergency res... Read More

Community Corner

Sunday Streets: Tenderloin

Sunday, April 13, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Fulton, Larkin, Ellis, Jones Sts. & Golden Gate Ave. This densely populated neighborhood with one of the highest rates of car-free househol... Read More

Community Corner

Walk to Work Day 2014

Friday, April 11, 7:30–10 a.m. Peet’s Coffee & Tea (2197 Fillmore St.) Be a part of this fun and festive day of encouragement celebrating the most healthy, sustainable form... Read More

Community Corner

Home Preparedness in Earthquake Country

Sunday, April 6, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Western Addition Branch Library (1550 Scott St.) This talk and slideshow covers how to lessen the damage from an earthquake at home and work. F... Read More

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