Beyond the Boundaries: Art Show & Fundraiser

Friday, Sept 14, 7–11 p.m. Fleet Room, Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center Because Justice Matters fights against injustices to women, and this evening of art, auctions, music, and wi... Read More

Community Corner

9th Annual S.F. Out of the Darkness Community Walk

Saturday, Sept 23, 9 a.m.–noon Lake Merced Join over 150 communities across the U.S. walking to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The event includes gue... Read More

Community Corner

Carriage House Rummage Sale

Fri–Sat, Sept 14–15, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Saint Anne’s Home Little Sisters of the Poor (300 Lake St.) This sale of clothing, jewelry, books, toys, art, furniture, ... Read More

Major Events

Polk Street Blues Festival

Sat–Sun, Sept 21–22, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Polk St. (btw. Jackson & California) This street festival features music on two main stages, a merchant marketplace, arts and crafts, ... Read More

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Oktoberfest by the Bay

Fri-Sun, Sept 28–30 Pier 48 Come celebrate in the true tradition of Munich’s famed Oktoberfest at this festival with nonstop music, dancing, singing, and German food an... Read More

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22nd Annual Moon Festival

Sat–Sun, Sept 22–23, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Grant St. (btw. California & Broadway) Pacific St. (btw. Stockton & Kearny) Chinatown’s historic streets will be... Read More

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S.F. Symphony Opening Gala

Wednesday, Sept 19, 8 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall This black-tie evening begins with a sparkling wine reception, followed by a program featuring violinist Joshua Bell, and concludes ... Read More

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S.F. International Dragon Boat Festival

Sat–Sun, Sept 15–16, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Treasure Island This weekend of world-class dragon boat racing features spectacular cultural performances and fun-filled activi... Read More

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Family Winemakers Tasting

Sunday, Sept 9, 3–6 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center This event is the largest tasting of California wines in the world and showcases small, family-owned wineries. $... Read More

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Komen S.F. 22nd Annual Race for the Cure

Sunday, Sept 9, 7:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Embarcadero The largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, this race raises funds and awareness for the fight against breast canc... Read More

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Architecture and the City Festival

Sept 1–30 Various S.F. venues The festival theme, “Design: It’s About Time,” focuses on permanence and the enduring power of design in the built environment and... Read More

Film & Lectures

Man Ray | Lee Miller: Partners in Surrealism

9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday through October 14 Legion of Honor, 100 34th Avenue (at Clement) Free–$10; 415-750-3600, www.famsf.org Read More ... Read More

Performances

Merola Opera performs La Finta Giardiniera

8 p.m. Thursday, August 2, & 2 p.m. Saturday, August 4 Fort Mason Center, Cowell Theatre $25-$60; 415-565-6427 www.merola.org Read More ... Read More

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Chicken with Plums

Opens Aug. 24, 415-267-4893 Embarcadero Center Cinema, One Embarcadero Center, (Battery & Clay St.) www.landmarktheatres.com Read More ... Read More

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BATS Summer Improv Festival 2012

Thursday –Saturday through Sep. 8 Fort Mason Center, Building B, Marina Boulevard (at Buchanan) $12–$25, 415-474-6776, www.improv.org Read More ... Read More

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