The Yale Whiffenpoofs with Brian Stokes Mitchell

Sunday, May 13, 5 p.m., Palace of Fine Arts Theatre The world’s oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group performs a gala concert to end bullying and benefit the New ... Read More

Performances

Barbary Coast & Beyond: Music from the Gold Rush to the Panama-Pacific Exposition

Thu–Sat, May 10–12, 8 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall This celebration of S.F.’s musical roots and heritage features music written from the mid-1800s through the Orches... Read More

Performances

Chamber Music Honors Concert

Sunday, May 6, 4 p.m. Old First Church A program of the three most outstanding performances from the entire S.F. Conservatory of Music Chamber Music Program by students who have sp... Read More

Performances

An Evening with Marvin Hamlisch

Sunday, May 5, 4 p.m. Jewish Community Center Enjoy songs, stories, and marvelous music-making with a master composer who has won virtually every major award, most several times, s... Read More

Performances

Big City Improv

Friday, May 4, 11, 18, & 25, 10 p.m. Shelton Theater Big City Improv’s 10 cast members, voted “Best of The Bay” for improvisational theatre, perform their unscrip... Read More

Arts & Culture

ArtPadSF

Preview & Opening Party: Thursday, May 17, 6 p.m. Show: Fri–Sun, May 18–20, noon Phoenix Hotel Featuring screenings, panels, performances, and more, this boutique a... Read More

Arts & Culture

19th Annual Artists’ Warehouse Sale

Preview: Wednesday, May 9, 6 p.m. Sale: Thu–Sun, May 10–13 SFMOMA Artists Gallery This highly anticipated annual event features works up to 75 percent off retail price ... Read More

Arts & Culture

North Beach First Fridays

Friday, May 4, 6 p.m. Various venues Local galleries, restaurants and retail shops stage art openings, poetry readings, and performance events. Participants include Tattoo Boogaloo... Read More

Arts & Culture

San Francisco International Arts Festival

Daily, May 2–20 Various venues This festival brings together a global community of artists and audiences including local artists Post:Ballet, AXIS Dance Company and Yaelisa &... Read More

Arts & Culture

A Behanding in Spokane

Tue–Sat through June 30, SF Playhouse Take a man searching for his missing hand, two con artists out to make a few bucks, and a curious hotel clerk, and the rest is up for gr... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Black and White Ball

Saturday, June 2, 8 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall Featuring Paul Simon, Cindy Lauper and more bands on multiple stages, plus gourmet food and drink in this annual party-till-you-drop b... Read More

Galas & Benefits

2012 S.F. Decorator Showcase

Preview Gala: Friday, Apr 27 Showcase: Tue–Sun, Apr 28–May 28 Get some creative home decorating ideas and names of designers for your next renovation at this premiere d... Read More

Community Corner

San Francisco’s Small Business Week

Monday–Sunday, May 14–20 Various venues Business seminars and workshops, networking events, business and technology forums, and district sidewalk sales are planned to h... Read More

Community Corner

Cow Hollow Association Annual Meeting

Wednesday, May 2, 6 p.m. Starting Line Room, St. Francis Yacht Club Meeting includes board elections, guest speaker Mayor Ed Lee, with remarks by Supervisor Mark Farrell, complimen... Read More

Major Events

35th Annual Union Street Festival

Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m. Union Street Featuring arts and crafts created with recycled and sustainable materials and eco-friendly exhibits with 150 arts and crafts booths, 25 gourm... Read More

Events