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Friday, April 18

Misfit Cabaret “Cinephilia” A Rock and Roll Musical Variety Show for Film Fanatics
Friday, April 18 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $50 | Great American Music Hall
Misfit Cabaret "Cinephilia"  A Rock and Roll Musical Variety Show for Film Fanatics
Calling all movie buffs, cinematic misfits, and pop culture enthusiasts! Prepare for a night of iconic lines, unforgettable characters, and quirky plots as we celebrate the weird, wild, and wonderful world of cult classics. Join Kat and her curated collection of Darling Misfits as they ...

Saturday, April 19

Free Art Activity: Drawing From Film: Taste of Cherry
Saturday, April 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to everyone
| San Francisco Main Public Library
We’ll be pausing Abbas Kiarostami’s stunning existential drama, Taste of Cherry, to draw striking frames. Basic materials (pencils, paper, erasers) will be provided. You may bring your own materials, but please no fume-creating paint or paint pens. Watercolor, ink and gouache are fine. This is a self-led ...

Tuesday, April 22

SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, April 22 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts in the Plaza "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...

Thursday, April 24

Award-Winning Artist “Common” Live w/ The San Francisco Symphony
Thursday, April 24 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $89 | Davies Symphony Hall
Award-Winning Artist "Common" Live w/ The San Francisco Symphony
Award-winning artist, actor, author, and activist Common takes the stage at Davies Symphony Hall for an electrifying concert with the San Francisco Symphony. “Common” Live w/ The San Francisco Symphony Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 7:30p Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Avenue, SF Buy Tickets – Adult single ...
SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, April 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts in the Plaza "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...

Saturday, April 26

Epic Spring Concert w/ San Francisco Philharmonic (Herbst Theatre)
Saturday, April 26 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $30*
*Use Secret Code FunSFPHIL426 to unlock tickets. While supplies last. Tickets normally $35.
| Herbst Theatre
Epic Spring Concert w/ San Francisco Philharmonic (Herbst Theatre)
Don’t miss an amazing orchestral performance conducted by Jessica Bejarano, who was featured on Broke Ass Stuart’s website and a rising star in the classical music world. RSVP for limited free tickets available exclusively for Funcheap! – Use Secret Code FCPHIL42625 to unlock tickets – only ...
Earth Day Cake Picnic + Volunteer Clean-up in SF’s Jefferson Square Park
Saturday, April 26 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| Jefferson Square Park
Earth Day Cake Picnic + Volunteer Clean-up in SF's Jefferson Square Park
Join us for park cleanup, tree planting, and a Cake Picnic! Free cake, community vibes, and fun for all. Eddy and Gough Get ready for a day of community care, tree planting, and everyone’s favorite new San Francisco trend: the Cake Picnic! We’re bringing neighbors together to ...
Frankenstein at SF Ballet
Saturday, April 26 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $49 | War Memorial Opera House
Frankenstein at SF Ballet
An Electrifying Tale of Life, Death, Love, and Identity Shrouded in gothic mystery, Victor Frankenstein assembles the Creature piece by piece, breathing new life into Mary Shelley’s classic tale. This captivating production offers a visceral, emotionally charged journey into life, death, love, and identity, enhanced by ...

Sunday, April 27

Free Screening: Raul Ruiz’s “The Wandering Soap Opera” + Surrealist Shorts
Sunday, April 27 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Koret Auditorium
Free Screening: Raul Ruiz’s “The Wandering Soap Opera” + Surrealist Shorts
The San Francisco Public Library concludes its 100 Years of Surrealism film series with a screening of selected surrealist short films, followed by a screening of the feature film, The Wandering Soap Opera, by Franco-Chilean director Raul Ruiz. The Wandering Soap Opera is a dreamily interconnected ...

Tuesday, April 29

SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, April 29 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts in the Plaza "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...

Wednesday, April 30

30% Off Tix to Bawdy Dramedy ‘Simple Mexican Pleasures’ Playing at NCTC (Apr. 18 – May 11)
30% Off Tix to Bawdy Dramedy ‘Simple Mexican Pleasures’ Playing at NCTC (Apr. 18 - May 11)

We regret to inform you that due to a COVID exposure, performances of Simple Mexican Pleasures for April 9, 10, 11, 12, 16 and 17 have been CANCELED. Opening night is rescheduled for Saturday April 19. Through raucous conversation with his ghostly guides and a ...

“Mamma Mia” ABBA’s Epic Broadway Musical Comes to SF (Apr. 30 – May 11)
Wednesday, April 30 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: $55*
*Tickets can be found at broadwaysf.com.
| Orpheum Theatre
"Mamma Mia" ABBA's Epic Broadway Musical Comes to SF (Apr. 30 - May 11)
A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of ...

Thursday, May 1

SF’s Free “Asia Music Day” All-Day Concert in the Plaza (Civic Center)
Thursday, May 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free "Asia Music Day" All-Day Concert in the Plaza (Civic Center)

Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...

Saturday, May 3

30% Off Tix to Bawdy Dramedy ‘Simple Mexican Pleasures’ Playing at NCTC (Apr. 18 – May 11)
30% Off Tix to Bawdy Dramedy ‘Simple Mexican Pleasures’ Playing at NCTC (Apr. 18 - May 11)

We regret to inform you that due to a COVID exposure, performances of Simple Mexican Pleasures for April 9, 10, 11, 12, 16 and 17 have been CANCELED. Opening night is rescheduled for Saturday April 19. Through raucous conversation with his ghostly guides and a ...

Sunday, May 4

30% Off Tix to Bawdy Dramedy ‘Simple Mexican Pleasures’ Playing at NCTC (Apr. 18 – May 11)
30% Off Tix to Bawdy Dramedy ‘Simple Mexican Pleasures’ Playing at NCTC (Apr. 18 - May 11)

We regret to inform you that due to a COVID exposure, performances of Simple Mexican Pleasures for April 9, 10, 11, 12, 16 and 17 have been CANCELED. Opening night is rescheduled for Saturday April 19. Through raucous conversation with his ghostly guides and a ...

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 ...

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, May 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
| Asian Art Museum
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

Through the power of art, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 ...Monthly

Tuesday, May 6

SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, May 6 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts in the Plaza "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...

Wednesday, May 7

30% Off Tix to Bawdy Dramedy ‘Simple Mexican Pleasures’ Playing at NCTC (Apr. 18 – May 11)
30% Off Tix to Bawdy Dramedy ‘Simple Mexican Pleasures’ Playing at NCTC (Apr. 18 - May 11)

We regret to inform you that due to a COVID exposure, performances of Simple Mexican Pleasures for April 9, 10, 11, 12, 16 and 17 have been CANCELED. Opening night is rescheduled for Saturday April 19. Through raucous conversation with his ghostly guides and a ...

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 ...

30% Off Tix to Bawdy Dramedy ‘Simple Mexican Pleasures’ Playing at NCTC (Apr. 18 – May 11)
30% Off Tix to Bawdy Dramedy ‘Simple Mexican Pleasures’ Playing at NCTC (Apr. 18 - May 11)

We regret to inform you that due to a COVID exposure, performances of Simple Mexican Pleasures for April 9, 10, 11, 12, 16 and 17 have been CANCELED. Opening night is rescheduled for Saturday April 19. Through raucous conversation with his ghostly guides and a ...

SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, May 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts in the Plaza "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...

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 ...

30% Off Tix to Bawdy Dramedy ‘Simple Mexican Pleasures’ Playing at NCTC (Apr. 18 – May 11)
30% Off Tix to Bawdy Dramedy ‘Simple Mexican Pleasures’ Playing at NCTC (Apr. 18 - May 11)

We regret to inform you that due to a COVID exposure, performances of Simple Mexican Pleasures for April 9, 10, 11, 12, 16 and 17 have been CANCELED. Opening night is rescheduled for Saturday April 19. Through raucous conversation with his ghostly guides and a ...

San Francisco Ballet School Spring Festival
Friday, May 9 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $22 | War Memorial Opera House
San Francisco Ballet School Spring Festival
SF BALLET SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKE THE STAGE On May 9 and 10, San Francisco Ballet School students will take the stage for a gala-style performance at the War Memorial Opera House for the annual San Francisco Ballet School Spring Festival. This will not only be the ...