Nourish the Children Vitameal Drive

Thursday, Nov 8, 5:30–9:30 p.m. Showplace Square Penthouse (2 Henry Adams Street) Every year 500 million children die from malnutrition. Enjoy a special evening of wine tasti... Read More

Community Corner

North Beach Citizens 9th Annual Community Recognition Awards

Sunday, Nov 18, 6–9:30 p.m. S.F. Italian Athletic Club (1636 Stockton St.) Founded by Francis Ford Coppola, North Beach Citizens is a community-based nonprofit serving the ne... Read More

Community Corner

Veteran’s Day Parade

Sunday, Nov 11 Market Street (Second to McAllister to City Hall) Show your support for all who have served our country in this salute to Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Free, 415-2... Read More

Community Corner

Veterans Day 2012: Celebration through Service + Art

Sunday, Nov 11, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Fort Scott Parade Ground, Kinsey St., Presidio Celebrate the contributions of Bay Area veterans and the military history of the Presidio... Read More

Community Corner

11th Annual S.F. Green Festival

Sat–Sun, Nov 10–11 S.F. Concourse Exhibition Center (635 Eighth St.) This environmental festival features influential speakers and leaders in the social justice and env... Read More

Holiday Happenings

48th Annual Ghirardelli Square Tree Lighting Ceremony

Friday, Nov 23, 1 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Ghirardelli Square The ceremony will feature a new, artificial and environmentally friendly tree — the tallest on the wharf — as ... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square

Daily, Nov 7–Jan 21, 10 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Union Square Ring in the holiday season at this outdoor rink with sessions starting every 90 minutes. $11–$15, 415-781-268... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Holiday Ice Rink at Embarcadero Center

Daily, Nov 7–Jan 6, 10 a.m. Justin Herman Plaza Enjoy nine weeks of ice-skating fun during the holiday season at this largest outdoor rink. $9.50–$13, 415-837-1931, www... Read More

Major Events

34th Annual Celebration of Craftswomen

Sat–Sun, Nov 24–25; Dec 1–2, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center This holiday crafts fair, with live music and gourmet food, is the largest ev... Read More

Major Events

55th Annual International Auto Show

Thu–Mon, Nov 22–26, 10 a.m. Moscone Center On display are 2013 model cars, trucks and vans including exotic sports cars and alternative-fuel and hybrid vehicles from th... Read More

Major Events

S.F. International Hip Hop DanceFest

Fri–Sun, Nov 16–18 Palace of Fine Arts Theater Cutting-edge hip-hop performances from international dance companies celebrate this rich and exciting dance form with Bay... Read More

Just for Fun

Society for Asian Art Souk

Sat–Sun, Oct 27–28 Firehouse, Fort Mason In this open-air market, find a fascinating selection of Asian treasures, including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, e... Read More

Just for Fun

2012 Victorian Alliance House Tour

Sunday, Oct 21, 1–5 p.m. NoPA A lovely cluster of Queen Anne homes will be showcased in the 40th self-guided home tour in celebration of the organization’s 40th anniver... Read More

Just for Fun

42nd Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival

Sat–Sun, Oct 13–14, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Historic Main Street, Half Moon Bay It’s worth the drive to this festival to enjoy pumpkin pie and pumpkin treats, a pumpk... Read More

Creature Features

Pet Pride Day 2012

Sunday, Oct 28, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park S.F. Animal Care & Control’s Pet Pride Day will feature a pet costume contest, pet trick competition... Read More

Events