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Friday, January 3

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, January 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, January 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs ...Monthly

Saturday, January 4

The Last Supper Party: Poetry and Music Series (SF)
Saturday, January 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Entry Free - Donations accepted
| Temo's Cafe
The Last Supper Party: Poetry and Music Series (SF)
Join us for the next installment of The Last Supper Party, featuring performances by Clarisse Kim, Frances Ancheta, and Tadeh Kennedy curated by Kimi Sugioka at Temo’s Cafe! About The Last Supper Party Series Inspired by Fe Bongolan’s painting, this monthly series showcases diverse artists addressing social ...

Sunday, January 5

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, January 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly

Saturday, January 11

“An Afternoon of Chamber Music” SF’s Free Classical Concert (Oct. 5-June 14)
Saturday, January 11 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 - $20
| Noe Valley Ministry
"An Afternoon of Chamber Music" SF's Free Classical Concert (Oct. 5-June 14)

Join us for an intimate concert featuring chamber music from musicians across the Bay Area, hosted by the San Francisco Civic Music Association. Chamber Music Concert Series or the “Afternoon of Chamber Music” is held monthly from October 5, 2024 – June 14, 2025 and ...

Sunday, January 12

SF’s “Sundays at the Beach” Free Concert Day on The Great Highway (Ocean Beach)
Sunday, January 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's "Sundays at the Beach" Free Concert Day on The Great Highway (Ocean Beach)

Welcome to Sundays at the Beach! With help from @avenuegreenlight and our friends across the neighborhood, we’re excited to bring free community events to Great Highway Park every weekend for the next year. 1st Sunday: Chair Yoga, 2pm @ Irving 2nd Sunday: Live Music, 1-3 ...Monthly

Thursday, January 16

New LGBTQ+ Monthly Music Series “Vibin’ Live” (SF)
Thursday, January 16 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission free with dinner reservation
| Dirty Habit at Hotel Zelos
New LGBTQ+ Monthly Music Series "Vibin' Live" (SF)

Dirty Habit, the sultry restaurant and bar located on the 5th floor of Hotel Zelos, has partnered with the SF LGBT Center’s Cultural Department to present a monthly music series – “Vibin’ Live” – every third Thursday of the month. Showcasing rising BIPOC artists, bands ...Monthly

Sunday, January 26

SF’s “Civic Symphony” Free Concerts (Oct. 27-June 1)
Sunday, January 26 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 - $20
| Herbst Theatre
SF's "Civic Symphony" Free Concerts (Oct. 27-June 1)

The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Civic Symphony” free concerts from Oct. 27-June 1 at Herbst Theatre! In 1931 , Mrs. Sigmund Stern created the San Francisco Civic Symphony, with the support of Dr. Josephine Randall, who was the f irst director of the ...

Saturday, February 1

“The Edwardian Ball” Vendor Bazaar & Open Market (2025)
Saturday, February 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Regency Ballroom
"The Edwardian Ball" Vendor Bazaar & Open Market (2025)
Saturday, February 1, 2025 12:00-5:00pm The Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco The Edwardian Ball Vendor Bazaar carefully curates the finest artisans, craftspeople, and merchants to make sure that you attend the Ball (and all your days thereafter) in the most exquisite style. Discover fashion, accessories, gifts, ...

Sunday, February 2

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, February 2 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly

Friday, February 7

“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, February 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs ...Monthly

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, February 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

Sunday, February 9

SF’s “Mozart to Mendelssohn” Free Full Orchestra Concerts (2025)
Sunday, February 9 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 - $20
| Herbst Theatre
SF’s “Mozart to Mendelssohn” Free Full Orchestra Concerts (2025)

The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Mozart to Mendelssohn” concerts! (M2M) is the Association’s second full orchestra, and was formed in 2014 to accommodate the growing number of musicians who wanted the experience of per forming large orchestral works. The group typically per forms ...

SF’s “Sundays at the Beach” Free Concert Day on The Great Highway (Ocean Beach)
Sunday, February 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's "Sundays at the Beach" Free Concert Day on The Great Highway (Ocean Beach)

Welcome to Sundays at the Beach! With help from @avenuegreenlight and our friends across the neighborhood, we’re excited to bring free community events to Great Highway Park every weekend for the next year. 1st Sunday: Chair Yoga, 2pm @ Irving 2nd Sunday: Live Music, 1-3 ...Monthly

Thursday, February 20

New LGBTQ+ Monthly Music Series “Vibin’ Live” (SF)
Thursday, February 20 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission free with dinner reservation
| Dirty Habit at Hotel Zelos
New LGBTQ+ Monthly Music Series "Vibin' Live" (SF)

Dirty Habit, the sultry restaurant and bar located on the 5th floor of Hotel Zelos, has partnered with the SF LGBT Center’s Cultural Department to present a monthly music series – “Vibin’ Live” – every third Thursday of the month. Showcasing rising BIPOC artists, bands ...Monthly

Saturday, February 22

“An Afternoon of Chamber Music” SF’s Free Classical Concert (Oct. 5-June 14)
Saturday, February 22 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 - $20
| Noe Valley Ministry
"An Afternoon of Chamber Music" SF's Free Classical Concert (Oct. 5-June 14)

Join us for an intimate concert featuring chamber music from musicians across the Bay Area, hosted by the San Francisco Civic Music Association. Chamber Music Concert Series or the “Afternoon of Chamber Music” is held monthly from October 5, 2024 – June 14, 2025 and ...

Sunday, March 2

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, March 2 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly

Friday, March 7

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, March 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

Sunday, March 9

SF’s “Sundays at the Beach” Free Concert Day on The Great Highway (Ocean Beach)
Sunday, March 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's "Sundays at the Beach" Free Concert Day on The Great Highway (Ocean Beach)

Welcome to Sundays at the Beach! With help from @avenuegreenlight and our friends across the neighborhood, we’re excited to bring free community events to Great Highway Park every weekend for the next year. 1st Sunday: Chair Yoga, 2pm @ Irving 2nd Sunday: Live Music, 1-3 ...Monthly

Sunday, March 16

SF’s “Civic Strings” Free Concerts (Dec. 15-June 8)
Sunday, March 16 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 - $20
| First Baptist Church
SF’s “Civic Strings” Free Concerts (Dec. 15-June 8)

The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Civic Strings” free concerts from Dec. 15-June 8 at First Baptist Church! “Civic Strings” concerts – a smaller, string-focused ensemble, especially tailored for players getting reintroduced into classical music. This group is a string orchestra that provides a ...

Wednesday, March 19

SF Symphony “Video Games in Concert” with Eímear Noone
Wednesday, March 19 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $79*
*Tickets start at $79 (while supplies last)
| Davies Symphony Hall
SF Symphony "Video Games in Concert" with Eímear Noone
Award-winning video game music conductor and composer Eímear Noone joins the San Francisco Symphony for a journey to magical worlds, postapocalyptic wastelands, godly labyrinths, and the home of favorite Disney characters, presented through the gift of gaming. Video Games in Concert with Eímear Noone with the San ...

Sunday, March 30

SF’s “Civic Symphony” Free Concerts (Oct. 27-June 1)
Sunday, March 30 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 - $20
| Herbst Theatre
SF's "Civic Symphony" Free Concerts (Oct. 27-June 1)

The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Civic Symphony” free concerts from Oct. 27-June 1 at Herbst Theatre! In 1931 , Mrs. Sigmund Stern created the San Francisco Civic Symphony, with the support of Dr. Josephine Randall, who was the f irst director of the ...

Friday, April 4

“Titanic” Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony (Apr. 4-5)
Friday, April 4 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $105 | Davies Symphony Hall
“Titanic” Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony (Apr. 4-5)

Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch Titanic on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the score is performed live by the SF Symphony. James Cameron’s epic period piece, brimming with themes of love and ambition, is elevated by James Horner’s Academy Award-winning score. Rated PG-13 ...

Saturday, April 5

“Titanic” Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony (Apr. 4-5)
Saturday, April 5 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $105 | Davies Symphony Hall
“Titanic” Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony (Apr. 4-5)

Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch Titanic on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the score is performed live by the SF Symphony. James Cameron’s epic period piece, brimming with themes of love and ambition, is elevated by James Horner’s Academy Award-winning score. Rated PG-13 ...

Saturday, April 12

“An Afternoon of Chamber Music” SF’s Free Classical Concert (Oct. 5-June 14)
Saturday, April 12 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 - $20
| Noe Valley Ministry
"An Afternoon of Chamber Music" SF's Free Classical Concert (Oct. 5-June 14)

Join us for an intimate concert featuring chamber music from musicians across the Bay Area, hosted by the San Francisco Civic Music Association. Chamber Music Concert Series or the “Afternoon of Chamber Music” is held monthly from October 5, 2024 – June 14, 2025 and ...

Sunday, May 4

SF’s “Mozart to Mendelssohn” Free Full Orchestra Concerts (10th Season Gala)
Sunday, May 4 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 - $20
| Herbst Theatre
SF’s “Mozart to Mendelssohn” Free Full Orchestra Concerts (10th Season Gala)

The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Mozart to Mendelssohn” concerts! (M2M) is the Association’s second full orchestra, and was formed in 2014 to accommodate the growing number of musicians who wanted the experience of per forming large orchestral works. The group typically per forms ...

Thursday, May 8

SF Symphony’s “The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers” Film w/ Live Orchestra (May 8-10)
Thursday, May 8 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $245 | Davies Symphony Hall
SF Symphony's "The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers" Film w/ Live Orchestra (May 8-10)

Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch Lord of the Rings on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. The second installment of Peter Jackson’s fantasy-adventure saga finds the Fellowship of the Ring facing new challenges in their ...

Friday, May 9

SF Symphony’s “The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers” Film w/ Live Orchestra (May 8-10)
Friday, May 9 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $245 | Davies Symphony Hall
SF Symphony's "The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers" Film w/ Live Orchestra (May 8-10)

Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch Lord of the Rings on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. The second installment of Peter Jackson’s fantasy-adventure saga finds the Fellowship of the Ring facing new challenges in their ...

Saturday, May 10

SF Symphony’s “The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers” Film w/ Live Orchestra (May 8-10)
Saturday, May 10 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $245 | Davies Symphony Hall
SF Symphony's "The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers" Film w/ Live Orchestra (May 8-10)

Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch Lord of the Rings on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. The second installment of Peter Jackson’s fantasy-adventure saga finds the Fellowship of the Ring facing new challenges in their ...

Saturday, May 24

“An Afternoon of Chamber Music” SF’s Free Classical Concert (Oct. 5-June 14)
Saturday, May 24 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 - $20
| Noe Valley Ministry
"An Afternoon of Chamber Music" SF's Free Classical Concert (Oct. 5-June 14)

Join us for an intimate concert featuring chamber music from musicians across the Bay Area, hosted by the San Francisco Civic Music Association. Chamber Music Concert Series or the “Afternoon of Chamber Music” is held monthly from October 5, 2024 – June 14, 2025 and ...