SF City Guides
Don’t miss a summer classic when San Francisco Symphony returns with featured vocalist Shara Worden, the haunting voice behind indie-rock band My Brightest Diamond. The afternoon’s program explores the connection between orchestral music and the beauty of nature. San Francisco Symphony in the Park Sunday, July 5, 2015 | 2pm Stern Grove FREE Ms. Worden will more...
Fourth of July weekend is the public’s last chance to taste, touch, and take in the Exploratorium’s temporary exhibits at Fort Mason. Grab a map and take a walk around the area to check out all the exhibits emphasizing noticing and deeply observing the natural world. The final weekend of the exhibits are more...
Blending art and soul in one of the country’s most unique neighborhoods, the Fillmore Jazz Festival is the largest free Jazz festival on the West Coast, drawing over 100,000 visitors over the Independence Day weekend on Fillmore Street in San Francisco between Jackson and Eddy Streets. 2015 Fillmore Jazz Festival July 4-5, 2015 more...
Going to see Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro at the War Memorial Opera House costs, oh, upwards of $200 for good seats. But, thanks to the Opera at the Ballpark program, you can watch a live simulcast of the very same opera on the giant HD screens in the ballpark from more...
The day before America’s 239th birthday, Funcheap and #HellaFunny showcase the Bay Area’s top comedians who also happen to be military veterans. Hence the “Veterans” of comedy! Funcheap Free “Veterans of Comedy” Night Friday, July 3, 2015 | 8pm and 10:15pm Cobb’s Comedy Club, SF FREE with RSVP – otherwise it’s $16.50 RSVP Like most comedy clubs it’s 18+ and there more...
Watch the best women soccer players from around the globe battle it out to see who’s the best during the Women’s World Cup. Cheer along with a big crowd in San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza as the games are simulcast live from Canada. Along with watching the games on the big screen, fans will be more...
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Grateful Dead with the four remaining original members – Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, and Bob Weir as they reunite for their final five concerts ever. The Independent will treat you to a free live simulcasts of the concerts on June 28, July 4 more...
The Japan Day Festival is a day of performances, demonstrations, and workshops by Japanese artists from Tokyo, Chicago, and the Bay Area including taiko, shamisen, classical Japanese dance and folk dance, and more. 2015 Japan Day Bon-Odori Festival Sunday, June 28, 2015 | Noon to 5 pm Japantown Peace Plaza, Post and Buchanan Streets, SF FREE 2015 Free more...
Get to know a few thousand of Silicon Valley’s best and brightest and enjoy access to AT&T Park at the Third Annual “Tech Carnival.” Play carnival games (yes, even for adults) like Giant Basketball, Bouncy Boxing, Bull Ride, Bungee Run, Cash Blowing Machines, Dart Balloons, Roller Ball, Dunk Tank, Extreme Football Challenge, Velcro more...
As if you needed a reason to head to sunny and scenic Golden Gate Park, Top 40 radio station Alice @ 97.3 offers up a free concert featuring Kelly Clarkson, Mat Kearney, Rachel Platten and Elle King. Besides the music, Alice offers good vibes, food trucks, fun activities and more. Alice’s Summerthing 2015 Sunday, June 28, 2015 more...
The whole city comes alive in a rainbow burst of excitement at the 2015 San Francisco Pride Celebration. 45th Annual San Francisco Pride Celebration – Saturday, June 27, 2015 | Noon to 6 pm – Sunday, June 28, 2015 | 11 am to 6:30 pm – Parade – Sunday at 10:30am Civic Center, San Francisco FREE (The more...
Art meets politics in a fleet of floats, vehicles, and marchers along Market Street during the San Francisco Pride Parade, one the nation’s largest LGBT events, starting at 10:30 am on Pride Sunday. Bring a rainbow flag and come cheer on dykes on bikes, bears in straps, trannies in gowns, and others from SF’s colorful LGBT more...
In a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court issued Friday, same-sex marriage is now legal in all 50 states. Read the actual Supreme court ruling. While this doesn’t change things much in California (it was already legal here and in 36 other states), we should get ready for a big celebration more...
