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Discover the best events, venues, and hidden gems in San Francisco — curated by SF Bay Weekend.

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Hairspray

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Hairspray

San Francisco Playhouse, San Francisco Through Sat, Sep 12Tickets

The Etruscans (exhibition)

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The Etruscans (exhibition)

Legion of Honor, San Francisco Through Sun, Sep 20Tickets

THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS - A tribute to DOLLY PARTON

Festivals & Community

THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS - A tribute to DOLLY PARTON

The Castro Theatre, San Francisco Thu, Sep 10From $17

AURA at Grace Cathedral

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Immersive Experiences

AURA at Grace Cathedral

Grace Cathedral, San Francisco Sat, Sep 12From $20

What's On

Upcoming Events in San Francisco

Golden Gate Bandshell Concerts

Music & Concerts

Golden Gate Bandshell Concerts

Golden Gate Park, San Francisco Through Sun, Nov 15Free

Hairspray

© Photo Credit: Jessica Palopoli

Hairspray

San Francisco Playhouse, San Francisco Through Sat, Sep 12Tickets

The Etruscans (exhibition)

© Photograph © 2025 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

The Etruscans (exhibition)

Legion of Honor, San Francisco Through Sun, Sep 20Tickets

Life in Space

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Life in Space

Exploratorium, San Francisco Through Sun, Sep 13Tickets

NightLife at California Academy of Sciences

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Nightlife & SocialPast

NightLife at California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Thu, Sep 3From $12

Vivid: Lagoon Senses

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Family & KidsPast

Vivid: Lagoon Senses

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Thu, Sep 3From $5

Vivid: Detective Mole's Mystery

Family & KidsPast

Vivid: Detective Mole's Mystery

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Thu, Sep 3From $5

Vivid: Immerse Your Senses

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Immersive ExperiencesPast

Vivid: Immerse Your Senses

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Thu, Sep 3Tickets

AURA at Grace Cathedral

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Immersive ExperiencesPast

AURA at Grace Cathedral

Grace Cathedral, San Francisco Thu, Sep 3From $20

Vivid: Sensory Trivia

Family & KidsPast

Vivid: Sensory Trivia

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Thu, Sep 3From $5

Exploratorium After Dark

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Nightlife & SocialPast

Exploratorium After Dark

Exploratorium, San Francisco Thu, Sep 3From $22

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

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Food & DrinkPast

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Ferry Building, San Francisco Thu, Sep 3Free

Vivid: Mint Tea & Melodies

Family & KidsPast

Vivid: Mint Tea & Melodies

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Thu, Sep 3From $5

Bay Cruises - Operator 1: Blue & Gold Fleet

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Tours & AttractionsPast

Bay Cruises - Operator 1: Blue & Gold Fleet

Pier 41 at PIER 39, San Francisco Thu, Sep 3From $28

Alcatraz Island Tours

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Tours & AttractionsPast

Alcatraz Island Tours

Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Thu, Sep 3From $29

Vivid: Sensory Storytime

© Theo Crazzolara

Family & KidsPast

Vivid: Sensory Storytime

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Thu, Sep 3From $5

Bay Cruises - Operator 1: Blue & Gold Fleet

© David Klein diklein

Tours & AttractionsPast

Bay Cruises - Operator 1: Blue & Gold Fleet

Pier 41 at PIER 39, San Francisco Fri, Sep 4From $28

Vivid: Lagoon Senses

© Janan stuffinabox

Family & KidsPast

Vivid: Lagoon Senses

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Fri, Sep 4From $5

Vivid: Mint Tea & Melodies

Family & KidsPast

Vivid: Mint Tea & Melodies

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Fri, Sep 4From $5

Vivid: Immerse Your Senses

© Illustration: AI-generated

Immersive ExperiencesPast

Vivid: Immerse Your Senses

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Fri, Sep 4Tickets

Vivid: Sensory Trivia

Family & KidsPast

Vivid: Sensory Trivia

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Fri, Sep 4From $5

Vivid: Detective Mole's Mystery

Family & KidsPast

Vivid: Detective Mole's Mystery

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Fri, Sep 4From $5

AURA at Grace Cathedral

© Illustration: AI-generated

Immersive ExperiencesPast

AURA at Grace Cathedral

Grace Cathedral, San Francisco Fri, Sep 4From $20

Vivid: Sensory Storytime

© Theo Crazzolara

Family & KidsPast

Vivid: Sensory Storytime

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Fri, Sep 4From $5

Alcatraz Island Tours

© Mauro Lima limamauro23

Tours & AttractionsPast

Alcatraz Island Tours

Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Fri, Sep 4From $29

Dear San Francisco

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Theatre & Performing ArtsPast

Dear San Francisco

Club Fugazi, San Francisco Sat, Sep 5From $49

Vivid: Sensory Storytime

© Theo Crazzolara

Family & KidsPast

Vivid: Sensory Storytime

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Sat, Sep 5From $5

Bay Cruises - Operator 1: Blue & Gold Fleet

© David Klein diklein

Tours & AttractionsPast

Bay Cruises - Operator 1: Blue & Gold Fleet

Pier 41 at PIER 39, San Francisco Sat, Sep 5From $28

Vivid: Lagoon Senses

© Janan stuffinabox

Family & KidsPast

Vivid: Lagoon Senses

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Sat, Sep 5From $5

Vivid: Detective Mole's Mystery

Family & KidsPast

Vivid: Detective Mole's Mystery

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Sat, Sep 5From $5

Vivid: Mint Tea & Melodies

Family & KidsPast

Vivid: Mint Tea & Melodies

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Sat, Sep 5From $5

Vivid: Immerse Your Senses

© Illustration: AI-generated

Immersive ExperiencesPast

Vivid: Immerse Your Senses

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Sat, Sep 5Tickets

Vivid: Sensory Trivia

Family & KidsPast

Vivid: Sensory Trivia

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Sat, Sep 5From $5

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

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Food & DrinkPast

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Ferry Building, San Francisco Sat, Sep 5Free

AURA at Grace Cathedral

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Immersive ExperiencesPast

AURA at Grace Cathedral

Grace Cathedral, San Francisco Sat, Sep 5From $20

Alcatraz Island Tours

© Mauro Lima limamauro23

Tours & AttractionsPast

Alcatraz Island Tours

Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Sat, Sep 5From $29

AURA at Grace Cathedral

© Illustration: AI-generated

Immersive ExperiencesPast

AURA at Grace Cathedral

Grace Cathedral, San Francisco Sun, Sep 6From $20

Alcatraz Island Tours

© Mauro Lima limamauro23

Tours & AttractionsPast

Alcatraz Island Tours

Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Sun, Sep 6From $29

Vivid: Sensory Storytime

© Theo Crazzolara

Family & KidsPast

Vivid: Sensory Storytime

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Sun, Sep 6From $5

Bay Cruises - Operator 1: Blue & Gold Fleet

© David Klein diklein

Tours & AttractionsPast

Bay Cruises - Operator 1: Blue & Gold Fleet

Pier 41 at PIER 39, San Francisco Sun, Sep 6From $28

Featured Venues

San Francisco Playhouse

Theatre · San Francisco

The Palace Theater

VBO Customer · San Francisco

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Music Venue · San Francisco

The Fillmore

Music Venue · San Francisco

Exploratorium

Museum · San Francisco

SFMOMA

Museum · San Francisco

Hidden Gems

Vivid: Immerse Your Senses

Vivid: Immerse Your Senses

San Francisco

Vivid: Immerse Your Senses

Vivid: Immerse Your Senses

San Francisco

Vivid: Immerse Your Senses

Vivid: Immerse Your Senses

San Francisco

Vivid: Immerse Your Senses

Vivid: Immerse Your Senses

San Francisco

Golden Gate Bandshell Concerts

Golden Gate Bandshell Concerts

San Francisco

Life in Space

Life in Space

San Francisco