The Pacific Coast Fog Fest each year promotes the City of Pacifica, attracts visitors, celebrates our community and raises funds for local community groups as well as the “Gift for Pacifica Fund.” Now over 50 groups benefit and to date, an amount of $1,000,000 has been donated to back.
Live Music, Food Trucks, Beer Garden, Wine, Kid Zone, Carnival, Vendors, FREE Bicycle Valet and more for 4 straight days! Great fun for all ages!
Since 1897, the Vintage Festival has brought the community together to celebrate the annual harvest season in Sonoma Valley. Our winemakers, grape growers, and community welcome you for a weekend honoring our regions rich winemaking legacy and agricultural heritage in the birthplace of California Wine.
Join us as we commemorate the 200th Anniversary of Sonoma Valley Wine – the Year of the Vintner. Two centuries ago, the first wine grapes were harvested here, and we’ll celebrate with community-wide festivities in the Historic Sonoma Plaza.
Saul Williams is a Writer, Musician, Poet, Director, and Actor who came into public attention with the release of the internationally acclaimed film Slam (dir. Marc Levin), which Saul co-wrote and starred in, introducing the world to the Slam Poetry movement, and winning Sundance’s Grand Jury Prize and the Cannes Camera D’Or, in 1998.
As an actor, Saul was a series regular as “Sivad” on the CW’s Girlfriends and has appeared in a handful of films including: K-Pax, Lackawanna Blues, New York, I Love You, and most recently the French-Senegalese Aujourd’hui- TEY (dir. Alain Gomis) which won 2013’s L’Etalon D’Or at FESPACO, where Saul was the first African-American to win Best Actor in the largest and oldest African film festival.
Make Me Laugh Monday is your ticket to shake off the stress and laugh your worries away! This joy-filled night features a powerhouse lineup of seasoned comedians, including the Human iPod himself, Jammin Jay Lamont; Emmy-winning entertainer and actor Ron G; and the multi-talented actor, writer, and stand-up comedian Lance Woods. Hosting the evening is none other than the Bay Area’s own, the hilariously unpredictable J-Red, bringing his signature energy and charm to the stage.
Joshua Redman is one of the most acclaimed and charismatic jazz artists to have emerged in the decade of the 1990s. The early influences of John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Cannonball Adderley, and his father, Dewey Redman, as well as The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, the Temptations, Earth, Wind and Fire, Prince, The Police, and Led Zeppelin drew Joshua more deeply into music. Although he loved playing the saxophone, academics were always his first priority, and he never seriously considered becoming a professional musician.
Jujuana S. Williams, affectionately known as Juju, is a dynamic performing artist with a B.A. in Performing Arts from UC Santa Cruz. Her extensive stage experience includes standout roles in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone with BAM House (Oakland) and the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre (San Francisco), Beehive with Palo Alto Players, RENT with The Royal Underground (SF), SF Follies Musical Revue, and Dream With Your Eyes Open with Ponchatoula Productions, which toured throughout Louisiana.
Legally Blynd is a powerhouse collective reshaping the music landscape with a fearless fusion of gospel, blues, soul, and jazz. Founded by visionary guitarist and producer John “Jubu” Smith, the group transcends genre boundaries to create music that is both timeless and groundbreaking.
The band is comprised of world-class musicians whose résumés read like a who’s who of modern music. Collectively, they have performed with global icons including Stevie Wonder, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Garth Brooks, Fantasia, Jamie Foxx, and many more. This all-star pedigree fuels Legally Blynd’s unmatched artistry and magnetic stage presence.
The Bay Area’s premiere crossover string ensemble, Quartet San Francisco, was founded in 2001 by classical and jazz violinist Jeremy Cohen. “QSF was born out of the desire to create a genre of string chamber literature that gathers its material from popular music elements of recent decades,” Cohen explains, “still maintaining the integrity and spirit of traditional chamber music.” Joining him in the group are Cullen Luper (violin), Chad Kaltinger (viola), and Tyler DeVigal (cello). “I like to tailor textures and lines that maximize the strengths of the players in the group. I really do think about the distinct musical personalities around me in the quartet, and I write very specifically with my three colleagues in mind,” says Cohen.
Check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s new black-owned comedy club bringing back stand-up comedy and nightlife to Market Street.
Don’t miss this Saturday late night wild showcase with the Bay Area’s top rising comics plus singer-songwriters, magicians, jugglers and more.
HellaFunny, the Bay Area’s most popular comedy collective joins forces with Funcheap to take over Bay Street Emeryville’s newly reimagined dining terrace for a brand new FREE monthly outdoor comedy festival featuring some of the Bay’s top comics, plus loads of giveaways from Bay Street’s restaurants and shops.
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Bay Area coffee culture in San Francisco’s historic North Beach!
Get ready, San Francisco Bay Area — Chocolate Week is coming! For one decadent week, explore 20+ of the Bay Area’s finest chocolate shops, bakeries, restaurants, cafés, and bars with your very own digital Chocolate Passport.
Join us for a day of culture, community, and connection!We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable volunteers to support Europe in the Park, a one-day outdoor festival organized by the European Union Member States in the Bay Area.
You’ll help with event setup and wrap up/clean-up, guest support, booth and vendors coordination, cultural activities, and general event support as needed— all while soaking in live music, delicious food, and the spirit of Europe!
Usually with lowriders, the key is to get as low as you can go. But on Saturday, we’ll get to see how high. At this annual car show, explore the evolution of lowrider styles as up to 500 classic cars from the 1930s to 1980s are all shined up and grouped by decade. *We aren’t sure how many vehicles will be on display in 2025, but in the past, up to 500 vehicles have been in the car show.
SheTO, the largest global network of women and non-binary engineering leaders, will be hosting its 3rd annual Ignite Summit at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. The 2024 summit attracted over 700 attendees, and this year more than 500 have already registered from around the world.
Rhythms of Resilience returns for its second year, uniting music, community, and healing in the heart of San Francisco. This event brings together some of the Bay Area’s most dynamic artists for a night of rhythm and purpose in support of Conard House. For more than six decades, Conard House has been a lifeline for adults facing mental health challenges and housing instability providing supportive housing, recovery programs, and the dignity of community care. Every ticket directly sustains these vital services, turning music into a force for resilience and hope across San Francisco and beyond.
PAGES conferences are excited to invite you to the upcoming International Conference on Public Health and Health Care System, scheduled to take place from April 13-15, 2026 in the city of finance Paris, France.
This event will bring together leading experts for keynote addresses, dynamic panel discussions, and engaging workshops that aim to poster collaboration and inspire innovative ideas. Topics will span a range of critical areas, including disease prevention, health promotion, epidemiology, environmental health, and global health policy.
Join the 4th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Healthcare, August 24–25, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. Hosted by Intelli Meetings, this prestigious event unites over 300 international delegates for keynote sessions.
Bluesadelix joins Axis of Four, The Bradley Music Ensemble, and Charm World for a Saturday night to remember, performing at one of the fastest growing quality music venues – Music City Starfactory. Expect a high energy dose of a original rock ‘n’ roll!
The second longest-running play in the history of London’s West End, The Woman in Black is the chilling theatrical event that has kept over seven million theatergoers on the edge of their seats for more than 30 years. When a young lawyer encounters a mysterious figure on the lonely, desolate estate he is charged to settle after the death of its owner, he believes his life has become cursed. To help him exorcise the dark specter from his life, he engages a skeptical actor to help him tell his terrifying story and together they unspool the mysteries hidden among the moors of the haunted estate. Hailed by critics as “a white-knuckle thrill” (San Francisco Chronicle) and “Ingenious!” (New York Times) Center REP audiences will be lured into the pulse-pounding and spine-tingling ghostly world of their own imaginations… what happens next is something you must see to believe!
Step into an epic evening where heritage meets immersion—AURA, created by Moment Factory, transforms Grace Cathedral into a living canvas. With breathtaking projection mapping, light design, and moving original music, the architecture comes alive in full-sensory storytelling. Swirling storms, blooming ceilings, crashing waves, and star-filled skies unfold in powerful sequences that are both mesmerizing and meaningful. A fusion of art, innovation, and timeless beauty, AURA lifts you up, bridges past and present, and speaks to every generation in its own way. Don’t miss out and get your tickets today for AURA in San Francisco!
This month’s Spotlight Sundays invites you to a powerful exploration of Black fatherhood through the lens of three visionary artists, each offering a unique perspective on its complexity and depth. Through film, conversation, and artistic reflection, we’ll engage with some of the most nuanced and resonant realities of Black fatherhood today.
Headlining our first full building activation of the season with Oakland’s SMARTBOMB curatorial arts collective will be Melanie Charles with Ignabu x Paul Wilson Bae, and Mark de Clive-Lowe in Miner Auditorium, with DJ sets by E Da Boss, and live visuals by Erik Wilson.
⭐ Come on down to The Jazz Room in San Francisco! With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of this revolutionary genre. Get your tickets now for The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans in San Francisco!
Join us on our beautiful outdoor campus in the East Bay hills for this family friendly (but not kid-focused) benefit! With headliner Sugar Candy Mountain, and special guests Vetiver, Indianna Hale, Joel Robinow, Barrio Manouche, Banda Kafuné, plus sets from DJ Lisa and DJ Easy Reiter. Rooted in community and sunshine, it will be a fresh air music festival not to miss! There will be local food and coffee by Xulo, Picnic, Heavenly Acai and Cute Coffee, an Artisan Maker’s Market, closing with a DJ dance party under the stars.
Join us for the 15th Annual Mad Hatter Tea Party! This popular and festive event is a fundraiser for our beloved Patrick J. Dowling Library which is staffed by volunteers who work tirelessly to promote Irish/Irish American literature, history, and culture by preserving and modernizing the collection of books, periodicals, and multimedia and by providing public access to the collection. In addition, the Dowling Library at the United Irish Cultural Center sponsors many cultural events throughout the year from art exhibits to genealogy and language presentations, from literary events to special exhibits.
Sunday Streets Western Addition is your opportunity to experience the neighborhood in a whole new way—free from cars and full of community connection, activities, and fun! As part of San Francisco’s open streets movement, this event transforms the streets of Western Addition*, into a vibrant space for recreation, culture, and engagement. Join us from 12 PM to 4 PM on September 21st and be part of the celebration!
Hosted in Gerstle Park, one of San Rafael’s oldest and most cherished neighborhoods, PorchFest draws thousands of attendees and dozens of different musical acts. People stroll from porch to porch, mingle with old friends and new, and listen to local Marin County artists. Attendees can fuel up and cool down with gourmet food trucks or bring a picnic lunch to enjoy while the kids play at Gerstle Park.
Celebrate with great food, drink, live music, and dancing at our traditional German festival, Kinderfest!
Alameda’s favorite Blues festival returns on Sunday Septmber 22nd from 12-6pm with an ace line up including Grammy Award nominee Mark Hummel and Bay Area legend the Dynamic Miss Faye Carol. Head over to the park, find a spot in the sun and enjoy the finest California craft brews & mouthwatering BBQ. Kids can try their hand at making their own DIY instruments at the Kids Crafting Zone. This west end staple is the principal fundraiser event for local arts nonprofit West End Arts District. Come and enjoy, safe in the knowledge that the next drink is funding a good cause!
The program is simple. If you have been drinking – take an Uber, Lyft, or cab, and you’ll get a reimbursement from us! We want you home safe this holiday season.
Nexus SF Bay Area Black Art Week Presents Global Groove Remix: Featuring DJ Novena Carmel and Kooldrink In Partnership With MoAD, YBCA, Empire & The Svane Family Foundation
Join us for a night-only experience of art, music, and connection, honoring MoAD’s 20th Anniversary and kicking off Nexus Black Art Week across the Bay Area.
In partnership with MoAD, YBCA, Empire, and The Svane Family Foundation, this reimagined celebration builds on history: the original Global Groove was MoAD’s first public opening event in 2005. Now, twenty years later, Global Groove returns—renewed for a new generation.
To electrify the night, two extraordinary DJs will take center stage, bringing a soundtrack of movement, joy, and community. We are beyond thrilled to welcome DJ Novena Carmel and Kooldrink to set the vibe for an unforgettable evening.
Building on the momentum of last year’s groundbreaking debut, Nexus: SF/Bay Area Black Art Week returns to honor the vibrant creativity and cultural impact of Black artists across the region. With 25+ exhibitions, 30+ events (artist talks, open studios, artworks, workshops, film screening), and more than 50 artists participating across the Bay Area, each day offers an inspiring celebration of Black creativity, culture, and community.
San Francisco’s arts and cultural scene is on the cusp of an exciting renaissance, and I am thrilled MoAD is helping lead that charge!” – Ralph Remington, Director of Cultural Affairs, San Francisco Art Commission
“Nexus will showcase and uncover the richness of the Black artist community in the SF/Bay Area, offering unique opportunities to connect with diverse participants. This week-long series of events will highlight the importance of our Black community, culture, and history, positioning the SF Bay Area as a beacon for Black artists. Let’s come together to make the Bay Area a leading force in the art world, honoring the contributions and talents of our Black artists. This is our moment to stand together and let the voices of our artists champion the future of the SF/Bay Area’s arts and culture community!
We invite you to participate in Nexus, engage with our community, and be part of this transformative journey.” – Monetta White, Executive Director & CEO, MoAD
The iconic multi-platinum-selling group AMERICA will celebrate their 54th anniversary with a series of tour dates on the “Ride On Tour 2024.” Known for their timeless magic and powerful performances, the Grammy Award-winning perennial classic-rock favorite will draw on their deep catalog of hits including signature song “A Horse With No Name,” a Number One hit on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 1972.
Common Kings are more than a band of musicians, they are a family, a lifestyle, a community, a brother and sisterhood, having grown up together in California’s Orange County, four college mates who first met at a backyard barbecue 20-some years ago. Music was the common bond for these Pacific Islanders (all but one first-generation Americans) who have together transcended their Polynesian reggae roots to achieve pop crossover success since releasing their first music in 2011 – Samoan-born Hawaiian lead singer Sasualei “Jr. King” Maliga and Hawaii-raised Samoan guitarist Taumata “Mata” Grey; Fiji-born bassist Ivan “Uncle Lui” Kirimaua, and L.A.-born Tongan drummer Jerome “Big Rome” Taito.
Common Kings are more than a band of musicians, they are a family, a lifestyle, a community, a brother and sisterhood, having grown up together in California’s Orange County, four college mates who first met at a backyard barbecue 20-some years ago. Music was the common bond for these Pacific Islanders (all but one first-generation Americans) who have together transcended their Polynesian reggae roots to achieve pop crossover success since releasing their first music in 2011 – Samoan-born Hawaiian lead singer Sasualei “Jr. King” Maliga and Hawaii-raised Samoan guitarist Taumata “Mata” Grey; Fiji-born bassist Ivan “Uncle Lui” Kirimaua, and L.A.-born Tongan drummer Jerome “Big Rome” Taito.
World-famous reggae stars UB40 are set to mark their 40th anniversary with a 2018 US tour and first album release in over four years.
The band will play many of their seventeen Top 10 hit singles, including ‘Kingston Town’, ‘Food For Thought’, ‘One In Ten’, ‘I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You’, ‘Don’t Break My Heart’ and ‘Sing Our Own Song’ and, of course, ‘Red, Red Wine’, amongst many other fan favourites.
You can expect an evening of Black excellence and joy in celebration of an impactful agency. Your support will go a long way to making this vision a beautiful reality. We would be honored to have your presence and power to help raise critical funding for our educational, housing and nutrition programs for low-income youth, families and seniors.
Start your day off right with our morning cow milking experience! You will intimately connect with your food system by putting in the effort to get milk the old-fashioned-way, by hand! Enjoy your time with our lovely dairy cows and make a lasting memory with your family and friends!
Self-eSTEM’s annual fundraiser is a curated event for visionaries who are shaping the future of technology, entrepreneurship and social impact. Beyond a traditional fundraiser, it is an intentional gathering that brings together individuals, venture capitalists, philanthropists and industry leaders with the next generation of talent.
Our mission is to close the STEM opportunity gap for untapped talent, transforming them from students to innovators and founders. Your participation is a strategic investment in innovation, and in a more equitable and prosperous future.
Event: San Francisco Symphony’s 2025 Gala and Concert
Date: September 12, 2025
Location: Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco
Photos: Drew Altizer, Andrew Caulfield, Mahelly Ferreira and Jessica Monroy for Drew Altizer Photography
The San Francisco Symphony celebrated the start of its 2025–26 season September 12 at Davies Symphony Hall with a special Opening Gala concert featuring superstar pianist Yuja Wang in a performance of Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Orchestra and guest conductor Jaap van Zweden. The program also included Bay Area-based composer John Adams’ thrilling and fast-paced Short Ride in a Fast Machine and Ottorino Respighi’s majestic and atmospheric Pines of Rome, a tone poem inspired by scenes from the Italian capital.
Following the concert, concert attendees extended their evening with a live DJ in the Orchestra level lobby, photo booth, and specialty cocktails. VIP sponsors enjoyed an exclusive preconcert cocktail reception and celebratory postconcert seated dinner in Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall. The Opening Gala featured decor and catering from McCalls Catering and Events, lighting design by Got Light, and projection design by Yuki Izumihara.
The 2025 Opening Gala was led by a host committee of San Francisco Symphony Governors including Solomon B. Cera, Tiffany Chang, Priscilla B. Geeslin, Aditi Iyer, Patricia Lee-Hoffmann, and Trine Sorensen.
The Opening Gala presenting sponsor was Zenni Optical. In-kind support for the Opening Gala was provided by Chandon, Junipero Gin, Old Potrero Rye, and The Caviar Co.
Proceeds from the Opening Gala directly support the Symphony’s acclaimed education, community, and artistic programs.
Notable attendees
Matthew Spivey – San Francisco Symphony CEO, Priscilla Geeslin – Chair of the Board of Governors, Yuja Wang – Pianist, Jaap van Zweden – Guest conductor, Solomon B. Cera – Host Committee member, Tiffany Chang – Host Committee member, Aditi Iyer – Host Committee member, Patricia Lee-Hoffmann – Host Committee member, Trine Sorensen – Host Committee member, Joachim Bechtle and Hannah Herzog – Sponsor, Jerome and Thảo Dodson – Sponsor, Dagmar Dolby – Sponsor, Max and Nellie Levchin – Sponsor, Diane Wilsey – Sponsor, Sam Altman – CEO, Open AI, Penny and James Coulter – SF Chief of Protocol and husband, Founding Partner, Executive Chairman and Director of TPG, Mayor Daniel Lurie – San Francisco Mayor, Nancy Pelosi – Former speaker of the House of Representatives, Ned Segal – SF Chief of Housing and Economic Development
Please join us Saturday, November 15, 2025, for a wine tasting experience at Fort Mason’s Gateway Pavilion at Pier 2, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. With the Golden Gate as your backdrop, this is more than a tasting. It’s a chance to slow down, share stories, and spark connections with wineries and others who appreciate a good pour and great company.
Join San Bruno’s Chamber of Commerce for the First Annual Downtown Unity Day on Saturday, September 27th from 10am-5pm, a free, family-friendly event celebrating the diversity, culture, and community spirit that makes San Bruno unique.
Eleven years in the making, IN THE RED is a feature documentary about transformation, about growing up poor in one of the wealthiest areas in the United States and getting into trouble early on. Some find their way to a free program in Oakland, California that offers a lifeline – rigorous training to become firefighters and first responders. But the streets keep calling. What makes one kid heed that call and another ignore it? IN THE RED – raw, intimate and at times funny – follows the lives of six young people for more than a decade. Not everyone succeeds. But for those who do, their lives are forever changed.
Intelli Global Conferences is overwhelmed to announce the commencement of “Global Summit on Diabetes and Endocrinology 2026, CPD Accredited” to be held during June 22-23,2026| London,UK. The upcoming conference will be organized around the theme “Trending Medical Research and Recent developments for Changing Life of Diabetes World”.
The main objective of Diabetes congress 2026 is to promote awareness about diabetes and risk associated with it along with endocrinology and its impact on health and will educate and strengthen recent research on the several causes, results, treatment, and prevention of diabetes, this conference encourages the involvement of researchers, scientists and to highlight their role, this will help to connect active researchers and practitioners from diverse disciplines.
If you’re looking for a weekend filled with some of the most forward-thinking names in electronic music, Portola is a must! This year’s lineup includes Dom Dolla, Peggy Gou, Anti Up, Mau P, The Dare and more! Legendary icons are in full force including Moby, LCD Soundsystem, The Prodigy, Underworld, and The Chemical Brothers, just to name a few. Plus, DESPACIO all weekend long.
Celebrate San Francisco on film at Union Square Plaza! Join us before every show for movie trivia, prizes, performances, drinks from the bar (for purchase), popcorn (while supplies last), and more! Presented in partnership with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
Friday Nights at OMCA are teaming with music, art, and lively conversation. Experience the vibrant sounds of Cuba with Yeny Valdés & TeamBahia, blending timba, salsa, son, and tropical fusion in an electrifying live set. Known as the former lead singer of the legendary Los Van Van, Yeny’s powerhouse vocals bring soul, rhythm, and joy to the stage. In the Gallery of California Art, Sketchboard Co. hosts open figure drawing sessions where all are welcome to sketch, reflect, and celebrate the beauty of the human form. Later, DJ Digital KitKat keeps the energy high with groove-heavy mixes of funky edits, smooth house, and global beats.
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