Cuban violinist and vocalist Yilian Cañizares is among the artists taking the stage during the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival, running June 21 through July 31.
Courtesy the artist
ONGOING
The FIFA 2026 World Cup is underway, with millions of tickets sold and the following faceoffs taking place at Levi’s Stadium (known for the duration of the Cup as San Francisco Bay Area Stadium): June 13 (Qatar vs. Switzerland at noon PDT), June 16 (Austria vs. Jordan at 9 p.m. PDT), June 19 (Turkey vs. Paraguay at 8 p.m. PDT), June 22 (Jordan vs. Algeria at 8 p.m. PDT) and June 25 (Paraguay vs. Australia at 7 p.m. PDT). fifa.com
During a pop-up at Minnesota Street Project, the NICOLEHOLLIS Collection showcases limited-edition home pieces crafted by artists and makers, including tea, incense and accessories from an exclusive collaboration with OGATA, the Japanese atelier based in Tokyo and Paris. Through June 10. nicoleholliscollection.com
There is still time to check out the vast, intricate webs of thread created by Berlin-based Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota and installed at the Asian Art Museum, where her Bay Area debut, Two Home Countries, is on view. Through July 20. Tickets: $30. exhibitions.asianart.org
Visit the new exhibition at di Rosa SF, The Dome Show, which unites work from four generations of artists affiliated with Oakland’s Dome Center for Art, Music and Dance. Through September 12. dirosaart.org
This Etruscan “Votive statuette of Hercle” is made of bronze and dates to 320‒280 B.C. It is on view at the Legion of Honor as part of The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy and courtesy of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles.
Photo Courtesy FAMSF
The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy is open at the Legion of Honor. The rare treasures on display compose the most comprehensive exhibition of Etruscan art and culture outside of Italy. Through September 20. Tickets: $35. famsf.org
Spend a summer afternoon at SFMOMA with Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal. The exhibition transports visitors back to 1905, when the artist’s use of bold color and fluid brushstrokes for “Woman with a Hat” broke creative ground. Through September 13. Tickets: $40. sfmoma.org
1: Come out for San Francisco Design Week, which marks its 20th anniversary with the theme The Power of Plurality. Programming takes place throughout the City, with topics such as AI ethics and human-centered design discussed. Through June 12. sfdesignweek.org
3: Circus Bella presents AH HA!, written and directed by Director and Ringmaster Abigail Munn, across various Bay Area parks, with live music by The Circus Bella All-Star Band. This annual Circus in the Parks Season is free to attend. Various dates and locations through July 27. circusbella.org
3: Special pop-up performances pepper Dear San Francisco: The Pride Edition at Club Fugazi this Pride month, with guests Marga Gomez (June 3–7), Peaches Christ (June 6), Rotimi Agbabiaka (June 11–14), Sara Felder (June 19–21) and Joey “The Tiger” Moore and Zed Cézard (June 24–27). Tickets: from $87. clubfugazisf.com
4: Collective Napa Valley’s Auction Napa Valley brings together vintner-hosted dinners, the Napa Valley Barrel Auction hosted by Robert Mondavi Winery and a live auction and dinner celebration hosted by Inglenook. Check the website for individual event details and remaining package options. Through June 6. collectivenapavalley.org/events
4: Take the elevator to Floor 21 for Juanita MORE!’s Happy Hours at Starlite in the Beacon Grand Hotel for drag performances, specialty cocktails and a portion of the proceeds benefiting the GLBT Historical Society. A special Pride Kickoff also takes place during the month-long series, complete with a culinary pop-up by chef Tucker Ricchio. Happy Hours (June 4, 11, 18 and 25): 5–7 p.m.; Pride Kickoff (June 21): 11 a.m.–4 p.m. beacongrand.com/starlite
5: Literature, love and nature are centered when Elim Chan, the former principal conductor of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra, comes to Davies Symphony Hall. Included in the program are Felix Mendelssohn’s “Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and Claude Debussy’s “La Mer.” 7:30 p.m. Through June 6. Tickets: from $30. sfsymphony.org
6: Spend a summer afternoon in Huntington Park when the Nob Hill Association hosts Rosé in the Park, offering music provided by Live Nation, a delicious lunch, refreshing beverages and raffle prizes. Noon–4 p.m. Tickets: $50 (members); $75 (nonmembers); free for lifetime members and kids. nobhillassociation.org/rose-in-the-park NHG Sponsored
6: Festa Italiana, San Francisco’s one and only free Italian street fair, hits Stockton and Filbert streets. Get a taste of Italy with nonstop live Italian music, Italian cuisine and even a pizza toss performance from World Champion Tony Gemignani. Through June 7. sfiacfoundation.org/festa
Above: Maren Hassinger: Living Moving Growing opens at BAMPFA on June 6. Shown here is Hassinger’s documentation of performance Tree Duet I, 5617 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, circa 1974, courtesy of Susan Inglett Gallery, NYC. Left: This Etruscan “Votive statuette of Hercle” is made of bronze and dates to 320–280 B.C. It is on view at the Legion of Honor as part of The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy and appears courtesy of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles.
Photo by Adam Avila
6: The career-spanning exhibition Maren Hassinger: Living Moving Growing opens at BAMPFA with the support of the Shah Garg Women Artists Research Fund. This largest retrospective to date encompasses 20 works of sculpture, performance, video and installation from the 1970s to the present day. Through November 29. bampfa.org
6: Headliners for The Ramble, the annual grassroots music and wine festival held in Healdsburg and presented by BloodRoot Wines, include Spoon and Lucius. Featuring bites from A16 and The Burrow and goods from local winemakers, this event, held at Abel de Luna Community Center, benefits the prevention of gun violence. Tickets: from $85. bloodrootramble.com
8: Register for the Vern Glenn Invitational, where golf meets giving back, held at the Marin Country Club in Novato. Celebrity guests and a live auction spark up this unforgettable day of competition that supports Play Marin and other causes. Kickoff at 8:30 a.m. Individual golfer: $500. Dinner only: $150. vernglenninvitational.net
10: Justin Caguiat and Rafael Delacruz mark their first institutional exhibition on the West Coast with a show called The Tramp, a collection of films, installations and prints inspired by Charlie Chaplin’s character of the same name, at the CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts. 6 p.m. (opening reception). Through November 21. cca.edu
11: Sunset provides the picturesque backdrop for twice-a-week Summer Nights at Filoli. Spread out a blanket for a picnic (with food trucks on hand), listen to acoustic melodies and take in the natural wonders of Filoli’s beauty. Wednesdays and Thursdays through September 17. Tickets: $45 (adults); $10 (kids). filoli.org
12: The San Francisco Giants kick off a celebration of community and a weekend series against the Chicago Cubs on a special Pride Night at Oracle Park, complete with pregame activities and a postgame fireworks show. 7:15 p.m. (first pitch). Tickets: from $53. mlb.com/giants
13: Eight blocks of the Fillmore celebrate Juneteenth with 80+ food and retail vendors, a classic car show, a hair and fashion show, a kids zone, live performances and more. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. juneteenth-sf.org
13: The iconic Dolly Parton serves as the muse of San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus, who reimagine her music for Dolly! A Pride Show at the Curran Theatre, a joyful and unapologetic celebration with Dolly look-alike contest included. 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: from $35. sfgmc.org
14: Summer Sundays in the City mean Stern Grove Festival, which returns to Sigmund Stern Grove for its 89th year with a stellar lineup, ranging from Japanese Breakfast to Major Lazer. Enter the lottery for free tickets, with table seats available for advance purchase. Doors at noon; music begins at 1 p.m. Sundays through August 16. sterngrove.org
17: Frameline50 celebrates queer San Francisco with the 50th annual San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, opening with Lady Champagne, a film written and directed by D’Arcy Drollinger, and hosted at the newly restored Castro Theatre. Through June 27. Tickets: from $25. frameline.org
20: Join Bay Curious for a historically themed immersive experience that allows you to explore the history of the Conservatory of Flowers — a cherished SF location. Held at the Conservatory of Flowers on John F. Kennedy Drive at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Through June 21. Tickets: $47. gggp.org
20: The two-day North Beach Festival shares live music, kid-friendly activities and 20+ stands serving up gourmet grub between Filbert Street and Broadway as well as Stockton Street and Grant Avenue. This 70-year-old event makes for a great way to spend Father’s Day weekend. Through June 21. northbeachfestival.org
The Golden Gate Park Band performs at the Spreckels Temple of Music (aka the Bandshell) on Sundays at 1 p.m. throughout its 144th season.
Golden Gate Park Band
21: Honor Black American music, such as the works of Scott Joplin, Ray Charles and Louis Armstrong, with a special Juneteenth Father’s Day program from the 144-season strong Golden Gate Park Band. The Sistas, a choir trio from the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, headline the concert at Spreckels Temple of Music (the Bandshell). 1 p.m. goldengateparkband.org
21: Make the most of this summer solstice outdoors when the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival returns to multiple Stanford campus venues to celebrate jazz’s rich roots and global connections. The exceptional lineup runs over six weeks and includes Billy Childs, George Cables and Yilian Cañizares. Through July 31. Tickets: from $12. stanfordjazz.org
25: The Merola Opera program presents a summer festival that kicks off with a Neapolitan-inspired vocal and piano recital with L’Anima Napoletana (June 25), followed by Peter Brook’s La Tragédie de Carmen (July 9 and 11) and Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos (July 30 and August 1), all at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. The Merola Grand Finale takes place at the War Memorial Opera House (August 15). Tickets: from $25. merola.org
26: Celebrate Pride in the City with San Francisco Opera’s 2026 Pride Concert at the War Memorial Opera House. Melody Moore, Nikola Printz and Reginald Smith, Jr. are the featured soloists, with Robert Mollicone conducting the SF Opera Orchestra. A dance party follows. 8 p.m. Tickets: from $30. sfopera.com
26: The 2026 Special Olympics NorCal Summer Games benefit the Special Olympics of Northern California, with over 1,000 athletes and coaches participating. Events include bocce and swimming, and take place at Santa Clara University. Through June 28. sonc.org
27: Nigerian artist Nengi Omuku debuts her first solo U.S. exhibition, The Gathering, at the de Young Museum. Omuku’s paintings, rendered on handwoven sanyan, reflect otherworldly landscapes and heavenly beauty, uniting new worlds shaped by community and resilience. Through May 14, 2028. famsf.org
27: Cheer on 56 years of San Francisco Pride at Civic Center Plaza; this year’s theme is Resistance in Action. Pride passes ($125) provide access to all of the weekend’s festivities, including Sunday’s Pride Parade (10:30 a.m.) and Party at Asian Art Museum (noon–5 p.m.). Through June 28. sfpride.org
28: You can find Northern California’s first certified Forest Therapy trails down at Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz. There, somatic ecotherapy pioneer Wendy Figone leads small groups through a three-hour mindfulness session that includes a 1.4-mile Redwood Reflection Trail, restorative activities and a tea ceremony. Tickets: $35 (nonguests); $15 (overnight guests). Session dates: June 6, July 4, August 22 and September 19). chaminade.com
JULY
4: Whether you head to Fisherman’s Wharf, Aquatic Park or Pier 39, find a spot to witness fireworks over San Francisco on this 250th birthday of the country and the City. 9:30 p.m. sfport.com
4: Summer 1969: The Soundtrack of a Generation culminates in a fireworks display at Shoreline Amphitheatre when Ted Sperling conducts the San Francisco Symphony spectacular. 7 p.m. Tickets: from $33. sfsymphony.org/summer
4: Festival Napa Valley’s 20th anniversary season features the world premiere of The Judgment of Paris, a new opera by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer. The festival blends invigorating performances, food and wine for the perfect summer experience. Through July 19. Tickets: from $0. festivalnapavalley.org NHG Sponsored
8: Attend the highly anticipated BraveMaker film festival in Redwood City. Showcasing a wide range of documentaries, shorts and narratives, the festival celebrates independent cinema and also hosts workshops by industry professionals from Los Angeles. Through July 12. Tickets: from $150. bravemaker.com
12: Summer with the Symphony continues in Sigmund Stern Grove when conductor Edwin Outwater leads a free concert featuring banjo player Béla Fleck. 1 p.m. Check the Stern Grove website for ticket lottery. sfsymphony.org
14: Catch the most recent iteration of Wynton Marsalis’ iconic Septet at the Miner Auditorium for four performances with SFJazz over two days. 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Through July 15. Tickets: from $79. sfjazz.org
16: On the Peninsula, enjoy San Francisco Symphony’s magical rendition of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, led by conductor Nicolas Ellis with violinist Geneva Lewis, at the Frost Amphitheater. (Also, catch a James Bond–themed performance from conductor Steven Reineke and vocalist Lena Hall on July 23.) 7:30 p.m. Tickets: from $54. live.stanford.edu
16: The Jewish Film Institute presents the 46th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival with a lineup of bold films. Through August 2. Check the website for ticket packages. jfi.org
17: Gay Wine Weekend proudly returns to Sonoma Valley for its 15th anniversary. This year’s lineup features exclusive wine experiences, such as the Drag Queen Brunch & Wine Auction and the signature Twilight T-Dance event hosted at Cornerstone Sonoma. Through July 19. Tickets: from $175. outinthevineyard.com
17: San Francisco Playhouse closes its season with the iconic musical Hairspray, described as “effortlessly adorable.” Through September 12. Tickets: from $52. sfplayhouse.org
18: Head to Hayes and Octavia streets for the 115th (!) year of the Hayes Valley Carnival, which boasts entertainment, games and prizes for the whole family. Noon–5 p.m. explorehayesvalley.com
18: Broadway’s Tony Award–winning stars Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara team up at Davies Symphony Hall to deliver a comedic evening of music and storytelling. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: from $30. sfsymphony.org
19: Meet artists and view works in progress at Headlands Center for the Arts’ Summer Open House. Noon–5 p.m. headlands.org
23: Minnesota Street Project Foundation presents the San Francisco Art Book Fair, marking its 10th anniversary with a free, multiday celebration of the culture of print. Through July 26. sfartbookfair.com
24: Bhangra & Beats Night Market returns! This time, the celebration of South Asian culture, flavors and music unfolds at Yerba Buena Gardens, Jessie Square and Yerba Buena Lane. 4–9 p.m. Tickets: free with RSVP. bhangraandbeats.com
27: Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley at the Almaden Golf & Country Club in San Jose for a one-of-a-kind world-class golfing experience at the 53rd annual Golf Classic and Summer Celebration, with funds directly supporting summer enrichment programs for youth. 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Tickets: from $150. bgclub.org
AUGUST
7: Feel the need for speed during Top Gun Night at Oracle Park, when the San Francisco Giants take on the Detroit Tigers for the first in a three-game series this weekend. 7:15 p.m. Tickets: from $29. mlb.com/giants
7: Take part in the Bay Area’s biggest music weekend in Golden Gate Park with Outside Lands. This year’s lineup features headliners like Charli XCX and Empire of the Sun along with 70+ participating bands across multiple stages. Through August 9. Tickets: from $269 (Saturday and three-day tickets have sold out, but a wait list is available). sfoutsidelands.com
8: The Pacific Islanders’ Cultural Association hosts the 31st Annual Bay Area Aloha Festival at the San Mateo County Event Center. This free, family-friendly event includes hula, ukulele jams, artisan vendors and authentic Hawaiian and Pacific Islander food. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Through August 9. pica-org.org
9: Bring the kids to the Spreckels Temple of Music (the Bandshell) for Tune Town as the Golden Gate Park Band plays music from Super Mario Brothers by Koji Kondo and Country Gardens by Percy Grainger during its 144th concert season. 1 p.m. goldengateparkband.org
9: Filoli’s Summer Stage brings six nights of open-air concerts to the Meadow, where performers include this night’s Lizzy & the Triggermen and August 18’s Pacific Mambo Orchestra. 5:30 p.m. Through August 18. Tickets: from $69. filoli.org
15: Public Enemy and Al Green headline Stern Grove Festival’s fundraising Big Picnic weekend at Stern Grove Concert Meadow. Noon–5 p.m. Through August 16. Tickets: from $300. sterngrove.org
17: Wear violet for the Golden State Valkyries facing off against the Dallas Wings at Chase Center. The game also airs on NBC Sports, Peacock and KPIX 5. 7 p.m. Tickets: from $47. valkyries.wnba.com