Talk & Live-Foods Dinner with Dr. Gabriel Cousens

Sunday, Oct 7, 6–10 p.m. Peña Pachamama Center (1630 Powell St.) Dr. Gabriel Cousens is a preeminent holistic physician, author of seven internationally acclaimed books, and... Read More

Potables & Edibles

13th Annual World Veg Fest Weekend

Sat–Sun, Oct 6–7, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. S.F. County Fair Bldg., Golden Gate Park This year’s festival hosts the 40th International Vegetarian Union Congress and fe... Read More

Potables & Edibles

LoCA Uncorked: The Best of Lodi California Wines

Saturday, Oct 6, 1–5 p.m. Pavilion by the Bay (410 Avenue of the Palms), Treasure Island Featuring over 45 wineries from Lodi wine country, enjoy catered food, live music, an... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Cheeses of France

Saturday, Oct 6, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Minna Gallery (111 Minna St.), This pop-up cafe features chef demonstrations, samples of over 20 French cheeses available for purchase, wine,... Read More

Film & Lectures

Mill Valley 35th Annual Film Festival

Daily, Oct 4–14 Various venues Named one of the top 10 film festivals celebrating the best in independent and world cinema, look for special appearances by Dustin Hoffman, Be... Read More

Galas & Benefits

93rd Annual Columbus Day Bazaar

Sat-Sun, Oct 6–7, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Ss. Peter and Paul School (660 Filbert St.) This North Beach family festival of entertainment, food and games includes the salami toss and pu... Read More

Galas & Benefits

2012 Italian Heritage Grand Ball and Banquet

Saturday, Oct 6, 5:30 p.m. Fairmont Hotel Themed “Roman Holiday,” this event features the 2012 Court of Queen Isabella, the knighting of Columbus ceremony, and presentation... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Sharing the Harvest Gala Reception

Friday, Oct 5, 7 p.m. Golden Gate Club, the Presidio (135 Fisher Loop) Featuring a VIP reception, artisan appetizers, wine and gourmet food tastings, cocktails, a silent auction, a... Read More

Major Events

144th Italian Heritage Parade

Sunday, Oct 7, 12:30 p.m. Fisherman’s Wharf to Washington Square Established in 1868, this year’s parade promises to be bigger, better and more colorful than ever. High... Read More

Major Events

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival

Fri-Sun, Oct 5–7, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Golden Gate Park Over 70 bands, including Dwight Yoakam, Elvis Costello, The Time Jumpers, Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands, Moonali... Read More

Major Events

Fleet Week San Francisco

Thu–Mon, Oct 4–8 S.F. Waterfront & Marina Green Events include a USMC band concert, a parade of ships, free dockside ship tours, and a variety of events along the ... Read More

Major Events

America’s Cup World Series

Tue–Sun, Oct 2–7 S.F. Bay & Little Marina Green This second in the series of regattas for the America’s Cup brings 11 crews racing AC45 catamarans up close a... Read More

Major Events

30th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival

Thru Dec 7 Various S.F. venues This month includes performances by Branford Marsalis, Don Byron New Gospel Quintet, Dianne Reeves, and the annual birthday tribute to Thelonious Mon... Read More

Arts & Culture

Painter Rick Nederlof’s show at Kings Gallery

The Presidio, the Bay Bridge and Half Moon Bay all the way to France: Rick Nederlof’s paintings can see for miles. A longtime San Francisco resident, Nederlof’s vivid... Read More

Arts & Culture

North Beach ArtWalk for the arty

Art addicts inclined to think it’s time to pitch grandmother’s oil painting in the dumpster may well reconsider at the North Beach ArtWalk, Sept. 22–23 — un... Read More

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