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Saturday, September 12
John Williams
Liberty Fanfare
Aaron Copland
Suite from Billy the Kid (excerpts)
Leonard Bernstein
Danzon from Fancy Free
Richard Hayman
Pops Hoe-Down
Conducted by Kyle Baldwin
John Philip Sousa
The Stars and Stripes Forever
Approximately 2 hours, including intermission.
Please note: This program takes the place of our previously announced concert with the White Album Ensemble. Sadly, …
Curated by filmmaker and artist Celia C. Peters, Afrocinematika will showcase powerful, innovative short science fiction films that shine a light on the Women of Afrofuturism. These films represent a new approach to speculative storytelling in film, one that centers the Black experience while reflecting …
Head to Dunphy Park on the Sausalito waterfront for DJs By The Bay, a free outdoor electronic music festival. The event brings together local Marin DJs for an afternoon in the park.
Designed for music lovers, families, and picnickers alike, the afternoon features live DJ sets, …
Saturday, Sept. 12, 6–9:30 pm
Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema Season #23: Under the Stars at Precita Park
Under the Stars is the annual Bernal Heights tradition of enjoying local films in an outdoor cinema with family, friends, and community partners. All are invited to bring picnics, blankets …
Bold, brazen, and beautiful Drag Kings take center stage to
compete and celebrate at the biggest, best and longest-running Drag King Contest in the world.Come bust a nut while we deconstruct the patriarchy that be –
This year’s theme: Dirty Thirty.This fierce and fun-fueled competition is filled …
Sunday, September 13
The 5th annual Noe Valley Art Festival will be held on Sunday, September 13th from 10am-4pm in the Noe Valley Town Square.
This FREE community event will feature art displays and sales, painting demonstrations, activities for kids plus music. With 22 artists participating, art on display will include …
Join us at the Contra Costa Vintage Market on Sunday, September 13th from 10am-3pm in downtown Lafayette, California!
This East Bay gathering showcases a curated lineup of the Bay Area’s top vintage dealers and brings community together every second Sunday of the month for a day …
A welcoming community event dedicated to women’s health, strength, and well-being. Explore a day of movement, education, and local vendors.
Invest in Yourself. Discover What’s Possible.
Join us for M-POWER’s First Annual Women’s Wellness Fair—a day dedicated to empowering women to prioritize their health, strength, and well-being through movement, …
Puzzical Chairs at Best Friends 9/13/26
A Social Event for Puzzle Lovers & Future Friends
Sunday, September 13, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Best Friends – 901 San Pablo Ave Albany, CA 94706
Puzzical Chairs
12:30-2:30pm (Registration Required – Please arrive by 12:15pm for check-in)
Looking to meet new people …
Dig out your broken things (electronics, appliances, clothes, toys, jewelry etc) and our volunteer repairers will try and repair them for free!
The Mission Repair Cafe is a local volunteer driven initiative to help reduce waste, save resources and money, and bring joy to the local …
Monday, September 14
Join Bar Association of San Francisco, The Justice and Diversity Center, SF Human Rights Commission Equity Advisory Housing Subcommittee, CA Dept of Civil Rights Community Conflict Resolution Unit and United Way Bay Area for a special screening of Beyond the Bridge, a powerful documentary that explores innovative, community-driven approaches to …
Wednesday, September 16
Please join us as we partner with local Napa and Sonoma County wine producers to host a special Artisan Tasting Event of ‘Perfect Pairings’ – innovative food creations featuring Rustic Bakery products paired with local wines, crafted by our partners’ in-house chefs.
Enjoy rediscovering or experiencing …
Create art inspired by our programming at this drop-in art workshop! All ages welcome, all materials provided. Construct your own dreamlike world through a creative shadowbox diorama. Participants will be encouraged to draw from dreams, the subconscious, or imagination, to create unique shapes and playful …
The Living Archive: Before It Was Mine is a two-day fashion show and experiential exhibition celebrating regenerative design, cultural heritage, textile repair, and community connection, hosted at Rivian San Francisco in Hayes Valley on September 16 and 17.
Wednesday opens with a runway show featuring 15 …
Join us at the historic Savoy Tivoli for a two-room takeover hosted by Checkpoint.
Live Music Jam: Bring your instrument and hop on stage with our house band to play classic video game tunes, all skill levels welcome to join.
MTG Commander: Bring your decks to the …
Thursday, September 17
Join us for a hands-on, seasonal bouquet-making workshop featuring vibrant local blooms to help fund life-changing opportunities for girls right here in San Francisco.
Craft Your Own Bouquet: Tap into your creativity playing around with colors, textures and shapes to design a customized floral arrangement using beautiful, locally …
Friday, September 18
Escape the daily grind and treat your ears (and taste buds) at Philharmonia Baroque’s Coffee Concerts—a free monthly series of hour-long musical performances in the heart of San Francisco.
Begin your morning with a program for voices that spans centuries. Members of the Philharmonia Baroque Chorale, led …
San Francisco’s beloved Greek tradition turns 75.
Three joyful days of homemade Greek food, dance, music and community in the heart of the Mission.
Join Us for a Journey of Greek Culture
September 18, 11am to 10pm
September 19, 11am to 10pm
September 20, 12pm to 7pm
By popular demand, City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon’s lively open-air dining, shopping and entertainment destination, is bringing back its signature restaurant week, Taste of City Center, Sept. 18-27, with casual eats, elevated dinners and exclusive deals across the destination’s acclaimed dining lineup.
Savor the flavors …
This year’s Destination Fest is a 3-day boutique music and arts gathering on Forbes Island, an historic floating light house, only accessible by ferry or boat, a short drive from San Francisco.
Set sail, lose yourself, come home changed. 🪼
️ Date: Sep 18th, 2026 2PM – …
Oktoberfest on Front | Free SF Block Party
Overview
Dust off your lederhosen and dirndl! San Francisco’s biggest Oktoberfest celebration returns to Downtown on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Co-hosted by the Downtown SF Partnership and Schroeder’s, join us for a full-blown Bavarian celebration in the streets featuring live …
Come celebrate 69 years of the Armenian Food Festival, located at 825 Brotherhood Way in San Francisco (near Lake Merced and SFSU).
Widely recognized as one of the best ethnic food festivals in the Bay Area, the festival features authentic Armenian cuisine, dancing, music, and art. …