
Guide to events:
Free (or very low cost)
Kid Friendly
Dog Friendly
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Year Round
Free Museum Days
Many San Francisco museums have a day of free admission at the beginning of every month. Participating museums include the Asian Art Museum, the Legion of Honor Museum,
Museum of Modern Art,
Yerba Buena Center,
Academy of Sciences, and Exploratorium.
12/19/2009 - 06/06/2010
75 Years of Looking Forward: The Anniversary Show
Celebrating the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)'s impact on modern and contemporary art, this anniversary exhibition traces the art and individuals that have made SFMOMA the institution it is today.
(sfmoma.org)
01/01/2010 - 12/31/2010
2010 International Wedding Festival
A sigh of relief can be heard from brides and party hostesses throughout the Bay Area as California Bridal Events announces the arrival of the International Wedding Festival in San Francisco!
(westinstfrancis.com)
01/16/2010 - 06/06/2010
75 Years of Looking Forward
In conjunction with the museum's 75th anniversary, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) will present multiple exhibitions.
(sfmoma.org)
02/18/2010 - 03/14/2010
Bay One-Acts Festival (BOA)
This showcase for new playwrights usually features a dozen new and exciting works by Bay Area writers.
(eurekatheatre.org)
03/01/2010
Cellar360: Take a Stab at Cab
The number one thing you need to have in stock this season is a rounded sampling of Cabernet Sauvignon.
(cellar360.com)
03/03/2010
Allen Toussaint
Allen Toussaint is one of America's greatest musical treasures. Singer, pianist, songwriter, arranger and producer the New Orleans native has been making hit records for over forty years.
(gamh.com)
03/04/2010 - 04/03/2010
14th Annual Youth Speaks Teen Poetry Slam
Youth Speaks, one of the leaders in Spoken Word performances, works with 45,000 teens annually and is a presenter of local and national youth poetry slams, festivals, reading series and more.
(youthspeaks.org)
03/05/2010 - 03/28/2010
Vintner Series: March
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay will partner with several distinguished California vintners and wineries between December 2009 and March 2010, as its ongoing Vintner Series offers guests premium wines to taste while visiting Half Moon Bay.
(ritzcarlton.com)
03/06/2010 - 03/07/2010
The Great San Francisco Crystal Fair
The Crystal Fair is a magical mix of crystals, minerals, beads, jewelry, and the healing arts. More than 40 vendors from around the country as well as places like Nepal, Bali, Afghanistan and China, provide thousands of items available at affordable prices.
(crystalfair.com)
03/07/2010
Academy of Friends Academy Awards Gala
A gala celebration benefiting Bay Area AIDS/HIV organizations.
(academyoffriends.org)
03/08/2010
Cellar360: Women Winemakers Wine Class
Come to Cellar360 as they showcase wines in our cellar made by female winemakers.
(cellar360.com)
03/11/2010 - 03/21/2010
28th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival
The 28th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival is the biggest event in North America dedicated to the exhibition of Asian American and Asian cinema.
(asianamericanmedia.org)
03/12/2010
Vintners Lunch
Spend an afternoon with your favorite local winemaker.
(winetrain.com)
03/13/2010
Family Date Night
Parents are treated to a quiet, uninterrupted gourmet dining experience in lavishly restored 1915-1917 Pullman Dining and Lounge Cars.
Children are entertained by professional day care providers in another rail car on the train with games, movies, and their own special meal complete with sundaes!
(winetrain.com)
03/13/2010
St. Patrick's Day Parade
One of San Francisco's largest annual parades and one of the longest-running parades in the U.S. is celebrated with live music, dance, beverages and traditional Irish cuisine.
(sfstpatricksdayparade.com)
03/14/2010
22nd Annual Pi Day Celebration
Welcome to 22nd annual Pi Day, founded at the Exploratorium by their own Prince of Pi, Larry Shaw.
(exploratorium.edu)
03/15/2010
United States Naval Academy Men's Glee Club
The United States Naval Academy Men's Glee Club, is the most active of the Naval Academy's musical organizations and has achieved national prominence as one of America's premier men's choral ensembles.
(gracecathedral.org)
03/17/2010
St. Patrick's Day Dinner Buffet
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a dinner buffet and live music at the Marines' Memorial Club and Hotel.
(marineclub.com)
03/19/2010
D.L. Hughley
A true king of comedy, D.L. has earned his reputation. Weekends at the DL, his late night talk show on Comedy Central, received rave reviews as did his namesake television show The Hughleys.
(cobbscomedy.com)
03/20/2010
San Francisco International Chocolate Salon
Those with a yen for chocolate can indulge in artisan, gourmet and premium chocolate; more than 50 chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans will be on hand.
(cafeandre.com)
03/21/2010
Emerald Across the Bay 12K
More than 5,000 runners, many of them veterans of the scenic, challenging route from Sausalito to San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, are expected to participate in the 27th Annual Emerald Across the Bay 12K.
(rhodyco.com)
03/22/2010
Cellar360: Springtime Sparklers Wine Class
Don't just have bubbles for celebrations. Today there are so many styles and prices of sparkling wine you can enjoy it any day of the week.
(cellar360.com)
03/24/2010 - 03/28/2010
San Francisco Flower and Garden Show
An entertaining floral funfest for you and your friends. This event houses thousands upon thousands of flowers and plants with all their rich colors, fragrances and textures.
(sanmateoexpo.org)
03/25/2010 - 03/28/2010
25th Annual Jewish Music Festival
Oldest major festival of Jewish world music in the U.S. unfolds at new Freight and Salvage coffee house in Berkeley (March) and Yerba Buena Gardens (July).
(parents.berkeley.edu)
03/26/2010 - 03/28/2010
2010 Artisan Cheese Festival
California's Artisan Cheese Festival features an action-packed weekend line-up of top artisan cheese experts, authors, chefs, and winemakers conducting seminars, pairings, tastings, and cheese-filled demonstrations.
(artisancheesefestival.com)
03/26/2010 - 05/02/2010
Pride Season 2010: Master Class
Opera diva Maria Callas, a glamorous, commanding, larger-than-life, caustic, and surprisingly drop-dead funny pedagogue, is teaching a voice master class.
(nctcsf.org)
03/27/2010
Home and Garden Expo 2010
Cocoanut Grove hosts an exhibition of the latest home improvement products, booths and demonstrations.
(beachboardwalk.com)
03/28/2010
Macy's Flower Show 2010
The 2010 Macy's Flower Show continues a 64-year spring tradition, transforming windows and store interiors into floral masterpieces.
(macys.com)
03/29/2010
Cellar360: Springtime Reds
Come to Cellar360 as they explore several regions and varietals of red wines that will pair wonderfully with your spring meals, as well as keep you warm on the chilly evenings.
(cellar360.com)
04/01/2010 - 10/24/2010
California Sunset Cruise
Enjoy spectacular sunset views, hearty appetizers and live music, as you sail beautiful San Francisco Bay at twilight.
(redandwhite.com)
04/02/2010 - 04/03/2010
Teen One-Acts Festival
The Berkeley Rep Teen Council is a theatre youth group organized by teens for teens. Its goal is to foster the theatre audiences and theatre professionals of tomorrow by opening channels of communication.
(berkeleyrep.org)
04/04/2010
Union Street Spring Celebration and Easter Parade
More than 30,000 people turn out for "the biggest little parade in San Francisco," which features children's activities, alfresco dining, the Easter Bunny, a petting zoo and flowers from local garden clubs.
(sresproductions.com)
04/07/2010
Junior Grand National Stock Show
Members of 4-H and FFA, ages 9-19, compete for cash awards for their show animals including steers, hogs, sheep, goats and rabbits; a professional bull riding event is also part of the schedule.
(cowpalace.com)
04/08/2010 - 05/01/2010
DIVAfest
A theater festival with a "female persuasion" dedicated to the work of women writers and artists throughout the U.S.
(theexit.org)
04/09/2010
Sentimental Journey - Swing and Sway
Enjoy the gentle sway of the Napa Valley Wine Train, as you experience a gourmet lunch that takes you back in history.
(winetrain.com)
04/10/2010 - 04/18/2010
43rd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival
The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, now celebrating its 43rd year, is one of California's most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions.
(nccbf.org)
04/11/2010
Santa Cruz Half Marathon
The Santa Cruz Half Marathon consists of a 13.1-mile run/walk along scenic West Cliff Drive past breathtaking vistas of the Pacific coastline.
(beachboardwalk.com)
ART MUSEUMS
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Asian Art Museum
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art.
(www.asianart.org) |
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Yerba Buena Center
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is the Bay Area's premier venue for adventurous art.
(www.ybca.org) |
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Legion of Honor Museum
The Legion of Honor displays an impressive collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.
(www.famsf.org/legion/index.asp) |
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SF Modern Museum of Art
Located in a spectacular new building by Mario Botta, SFMOMA offers the West Coast's most comprehensive collection of 20th century art.
(www.sfmoma.org) |
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Academy of Sciences
Explore the natural world within the halls of the California Academy of Sciences.
(www.calacademy.org) |
THEATERS
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Beach Blanket Babylon
Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon is the longest running, hit musical revue in theatre history. The show premiered in 1974.
(www.beachblanketbabylon.com) |
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Best of Broadway
Watch touring acts from Broadway fame at one of these downtown theaters: the Golden Gate, Curran or Orpheum.
(www.bestofbroadway-sf.com) |
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American Conservatory Theater
A.C.T. is nationally recognized for its groundbreaking productions of classical works and bold explorations of contemporary playwriting.
(www.act-sfbay.org) |
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SF Shakespeare Festival
SF Shakespeare Festival is a regional theater company and major arts education provider that organizes Free Shakespeare in the Park.
(www.sfshakes.org) |
SPORTS
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San Francisco 49ers (Football)
Catch all the excitement of the NFL as the 49ers take on their NFC West rivals and more.
(www.sf49ers.com) |
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San Francisco Giants (Baseball)
Catch a major league baseball game at spectacular SBC Park. Watch as Barry Bonds and the Giants pursue a National League West title.
(www.sfgiants.com) |
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Oakland Athletics (Baseball)
Catch a major league baseball game at the Oakland Coliseum -- just a BART ride away -- and watch as Eric Chavez and the A's pursue an American League West title.
(www.oaklandathletics.com) |
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Golden State Warriors (Basketball)
Take a BART ride to Oakland and watch a young and exciting team compete in the NBA. With the addition of Baron Davis, the future looks bright for the Warriors.
(www.nba.com/warriors) |
DINING
Farallon
(www.farallonrestaurant.com)
Aqua
(www.aqua-sf.com)
Anjou
(www.anjou-sf.com)
Fifth Floor
(www.hotelpalomar.com)
Masa's
(www.masas.citysearch.com)
Postrio
(www.postrio.com)
Hawthorne Lane
(www.hawthornelane.com)
SHOPPING
Neiman-Marcus
(www.neimanmarcus.com)
Cartier
(www.cartier.com)
Saks Fifth Avenue
(www.saksfifthavenue.com)
Tiffany and Co.
(www.tiffany.com)
Gucci
(www.gucci.com)
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