Published Jul. 29, 2026at6:00am
The paint will fly at this battle, where each creative is given 20 minutes to transform a blank canvas in front of a voting crowd.
Date and timeWednesday, July 29, 7 to 10 p.m.
Sonic Youth’s frontwoman stops in SF for one night to play hits and new tracks off her third album, “Play Me.”
Date and timeWednesday, July 29, 8 p.m.
“Music, Fashion, Film” just came out, but some of us are still in our “Brat” era. Head downtown for a Charli XCX lookalike contest, hot dog throwing contest, and electropop DJ sets at Fridays on Front Street.
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| Source: Charli XCX will headline OSL for the first time this year.Date and timeFriday, July 31, 4 to 9 p.m.
Paddle it out for the chance to win basketball and concert tickets at Chase Center during this two-day extravaganza.
Date and timeFriday, July 31, and Saturday, Aug. 1
Honor the late Grateful Dead frontman’s birthday and San Francisco roots with tribute performances from local acts.
Date and timeSaturday, Aug. 1, 11:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
This one is worth the quick drive out of the city. Pups of all shapes, sizes, and ages hit the waves for a doggone great time.
Date and timeSaturday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Once a year, the Exploratorium extracts its research buoy from the bay, examines the creatures that have made it their home, and analyzes sea-level rise. Plus, live demos, art activities, and special screenings.
Date and timeSaturday, Aug. 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Let loose with an afternoon of salsa, merengue, and cumbia dance classes, plus activities for the entire family.
Date and timeSaturday, Aug. 1
More than 100 rare artifacts traveled from Cairo’s Egyptian and Luxor museums for this exhibit that explores the lives of the pharaohs.
Source: Photograph by Massimo Listri; Courtesy of de Young MuseumDate and timeSaturday, Aug. 1, and Sunday, Aug. 2
More than 250 vendors pack Fort Mason Center to sell handmade, secondhand, and one-of-a-kind goodies.
Date and timeSaturday, Aug. 1, and Sunday, Aug. 2
The 52nd edition of this annual festival celebrates AAPI heritage with art vendors, live music, a dog-friendly zone, and food from the Asian diaspora.
Date and timeSaturday, Aug. 1, and Sunday, Aug. 2
Prepare to be gagged by the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alumna’s divalicious show.
Date and timeSunday, Aug. 2, 8 p.m.Sold-out eventsLooking ahead