3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (315+ words) The San Francisco Opera brings its world-class 2026–27 season preview outdoors this weekend, completely free of charge. San Francisco Opera’s free Opera in the Park celebration is back this Sunday, September 13, 2026, marking the event’s 51st anniversary with an impressive afternoon of live…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (340+ words) Head to Guerneville for calm waters, vintage 1920s bungalows, and lazy inner-tube floats before Johnson's Beach shuts its gates for the year. With the National Weather Service’s Heat Advisory in effect across the Bay Area and Central Coast through Thursday, the…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (220+ words) As the historic building reaches its centennial, its stage is preparing to host a string tribute to 'The Lord of the Rings', performing the film franchise's enduring scores live. Brava’s stage is preparing to host another chapter—a Candlelight tribute…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (171+ words) The free 45th-anniversary celebration kicks off this Saturday with an 11 am cultural art exhibit, followed by an epic afternoon parade. This September, one of the Mission District’s iconic events is celebrating 45 years. The annual Lowrider Parade is returning with a…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (162+ words) Along with the outdoor celebration, visitors can catch the new original planetarium film 'Timescapes' inside the museum. The California Academy of Sciences is well known for its expansive collections and many exhibits, including a planetarium, rainforest, and aquarium. The science…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (348+ words) Bay Area transit fans will race across all 50 BART stations and 131 miles of track on September 6, with room for anyone to hop aboard. Think you can see the entire BART system in one afternoon? This Sunday, September 6, BART is hosting…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago   (150+ words) The beloved 11-day Flower Piano festival lets visitors enjoy daily performances by musicians or even play a tune themselves between sets. Every September, San Francisco’s sprawling botanical garden is transformed into an open-air concert venue. The annual event, called Flower…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (268+ words) The beloved outdoor arts gathering takes over Old Mill Park on September 19–20, 2026, bringing together fine art, live music, and food. A popular Bay Area art event, the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, returns to Old Mill Park on September 19 and…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (226+ words) The new theater is still raising funds to open this fall, with plans to have at least 11 screenings every week. San Francisco is a wonderful city for movie lovers, boasting several independent theaters that regularly show recent releases alongside classic…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago   (209+ words) Originally launched in 2001 by a local businessman to showcase his favorite acts, the iconic Hardly Strictly Bluegrass tradition is returning for 2026. This October, one of San Francisco’s most beloved traditions is returning to Golden Gate Park. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is…...