San Francisco All Events

May 10 to Sep 27
Catch a San Francisco Giants home game at AT&T Park during the 2012 MLB (Major League Baseball) season.

04/02/2012 7:15 PM Oakland Athletics @ San Francisco Giants
04/04/2012 12:45 PM Oakland Athletics @ San Francisco Giants
04/13/2012 1:35 PM Pittsburgh Pirates @ San Francisco Giants
04/14/2012 6:05 PM Pittsburgh Pirates @ San Francisco Giants
04/15/2012 1:05 PM Pittsburgh Pirates @ San Francisco Giants
04/16/2012 7:15 PM Philadelphia Phillies @ San Francisco Giants
04/17/2012 7:15 PM Philadelphia Phillies @ San Francisco Giants
04/18/2012 7:15 PM Philadelphia Phillies @ San Francisco Giants
04/27/2012 7:15 PM San Diego Padres @ San Francisco Giants
04/28/2012 6:05 PM San Diego Padres @ San Francisco Giants
04/29/2012 1:05 PM San Diego Padres @ San Francisco Giants
05/01/2012 7:15 PM Miami Marlins @ San Francisco Giants
05/02/2012 7:15 PM Miami Marlins @ San Francisco Giants
05/03/2012 12:45 PM Miami Marlins @ San Francisco Giants
05/04/2012 7:15 PM Milwaukee Brewers @ San Francisco Giants
05/05/2012 1:05 PM Milwaukee Brewers @ San Francisco Giants
05/06/2012 1:05 PM Milwaukee Brewers @ San Francisco Giants
05/14/2012 7:15 PM Colorado Rockies @ San Francisco Giants
05/15/2012 7:15 PM Colorado Rockies @ San Francisco Giants
05/16/2012 7:15 PM St. Louis Cardinals @ San Francisco Giants
05/17/2012 12:45 PM St. Louis Cardinals @ San Francisco Giants
05/18/2012 7:15 PM Oakland Athletics @ San Francisco Giants
05/19/2012 1:05 PM Oakland Athletics @ San Francisco Giants
05/20/2012 1:05 PM Oakland Athletics @ San Francisco Giants
05/28/2012 2:05 PM Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Francisco Giants
05/29/2012 7:15 PM Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Francisco Giants
05/30/2012 7:15 PM Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Francisco Giants
06/01/2012 7:15 PM Chicago Cubs @ San Francisco Giants
06/02/2012 4:15 PM Chicago Cubs @ San Francisco Giants
06/03/2012 1:05 PM Chicago Cubs @ San Francisco Giants
06/04/2012 12:45 PM Chicago Cubs @ San Francisco Giants
06/08/2012 7:15 PM Texas Rangers @ San Francisco Giants
06/09/2012 1:05 PM Texas Rangers @ San Francisco Giants
06/10/2012 1:05 PM Texas Rangers @ San Francisco Giants
06/12/2012 7:15 PM Houston Astros @ San Francisco Giants
06/13/2012 7:15 PM Houston Astros @ San Francisco Giants
06/14/2012 12:45 PM Houston Astros @ San Francisco Giants
06/25/2012 7:15 PM Los Angeles Dodgers @ San Francisco Giants
06/26/2012 7:15 PM Los Angeles Dodgers @ San Francisco Giants
06/27/2012 12:45 PM Los Angeles Dodgers @ San Francisco Giants
06/28/2012 7:15 PM Cincinnati Reds @ San Francisco Giants
06/29/2012 7:15 PM Cincinnati Reds @ San Francisco Giants
06/30/2012 1:05 PM Cincinnati Reds @ San Francisco Giants
07/01/2012 1:05 PM Cincinnati Reds @ San Francisco Giants
07/13/2012 7:15 PM Houston Astros @ San Francisco Giants
07/14/2012 6:05 PM Houston Astros @ San Francisco Giants
07/15/2012 1:05 PM Houston Astros @ San Francisco Giants
07/23/2012 7:15 PM San Diego Padres @ San Francisco Giants
07/24/2012 7:15 PM San Diego Padres @ San Francisco Giants
07/25/2012 12:45 PM San Diego Padres @ San Francisco Giants
07/27/2012 7:15 PM Los Angeles Dodgers @ San Francisco Giants
07/28/2012 6:05 PM Los Angeles Dodgers @ San Francisco Giants
07/29/2012 1:05 PM Los Angeles Dodgers @ San Francisco Giants
07/30/2012 7:15 PM New York Mets @ San Francisco Giants
07/31/2012 7:15 PM New York Mets @ San Francisco Giants
08/01/2012 7:15 PM New York Mets @ San Francisco Giants
08/02/2012 12:45 PM New York Mets @ San Francisco Giants
08/10/2012 7:15 PM Colorado Rockies @ San Francisco Giants
08/11/2012 1:05 PM Colorado Rockies @ San Francisco Giants
08/12/2012 1:05 PM Colorado Rockies @ San Francisco Giants
08/13/2012 7:15 PM Washington Nationals @ San Francisco Giants
08/14/2012 7:15 PM Washington Nationals @ San Francisco Giants
08/15/2012 12:45 PM Washington Nationals @ San Francisco Giants
08/23/2012 7:15 PM Atlanta Braves @ San Francisco Giants
08/24/2012 7:15 PM Atlanta Braves @ San Francisco Giants
08/25/2012 1:05 PM Atlanta Braves @ San Francisco Giants
08/26/2012 1:05 PM Atlanta Braves @ San Francisco Giants
09/03/2012 1:05 PM Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Francisco Giants
09/04/2012 7:15 PM Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Francisco Giants
09/05/2012 7:15 PM Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Francisco Giants
09/07/2012 7:15 PM Los Angeles Dodgers @ San Francisco Giants
09/08/2012 1:05 PM Los Angeles Dodgers @ San Francisco Giants
09/09/2012 1:05 PM Los Angeles Dodgers @ San Francisco Giants
09/17/2012 7:15 PM Colorado Rockies @ San Francisco Giants
09/18/2012 7:15 PM Colorado Rockies @ San Francisco Giants
09/19/2012 7:15 PM Colorado Rockies @ San Francisco Giants
09/20/2012 12:45 PM Colorado Rockies @ San Francisco Giants
09/21/2012 7:15 PM San Diego Padres @ San Francisco Giants
09/22/2012 6:05 PM San Diego Padres @ San Francisco Giants
09/23/2012 1:05 PM San Diego Padres @ San Francisco Giants
09/25/2012 7:15 PM Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Francisco Giants
09/26/2012 7:15 PM Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Francisco Giants
09/27/2012 12:45 PM Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Francisco Giants

Please note: Game dates and times are subject to change.

• San Francisco Giants Baseball Club (MLB)   Address: . San Francisco  CA  USA
• AT&T Park   Address: 24 Willlie Mays Plaza San Francisco  CA  USA  94107

May 10
Shecky’s Girls Night Out is returning to San Francisco, and you’re invited! Discover unique designers, sip our delectable drinks, and cap your night with some pretty pampering and glorious Goodie Bags (trust us, you don’t want to miss the goodies).


Time: 5pm-10pm
Place: Fort Mason Center, Herbst Pavilion
Buchanan St. (@ Marina Blvd.) San Francisco, 94123

General Admission tickets and Shecky’s Goodie Bag tickets: $30-in Advance

Free Admission with valid student ID
All participants must be 21 and over.

• Fort Mason Center   Address: 99 Marina Blvd San Francisco  CA  USA  94123

May 20
The annual Bay to Breakers 12K run takes place on the third Sunday of May and features a 7.5 mi (12 km) run that starts at the bayside downtown and goes through Golden Gate Park to the Pacific Ocean.

May 26 to May 27
This multicultural celebration runs on Memorial Day weekend and showcases Brazilian samba, Japanese Taiko drumming, Chinese Lion dance and African drumming.

• Mission District   Address: . San Francisco  CA  USA

May 27
Tri-California presents the Orca Alcatraz Challenge Swim! By completing the 1.5-mile swim against strong currents in chilly waters, you will be one of a few! Come defy the odds!

• Alcatraz Island   Address: Alcatraz Island San Francisco  CA  USA

Jun 02 to Jul 01
The festival features dance styles from all over the world. The Bay Area's dance companies are presented at the Palace of Fine Arts over three consecutive themed weekends in June.

• Yerba Buena Center for the Arts   Address: 701 Mission Street @ 3rd Street San Francisco  CA  USA  94103-3138

Jun 02 to Jun 03
The Union Street Festival is San Francisco's premier art festival, featuring 250 artists displaying fine arts and crafts, two stages of great entertainment, 20 gourmet food booths and a whole block of children’s rides, games and inflatables. Over 100,000 people come from all over the United States to attend this annual free event. The festival takes place on six blocks of Union Street between Gough & Steiner where historic Victorians have been converted into popular boutiques, art galleries and restaurants.

Jun 10
This annual event takes place in early June. It is composed of a 1.5-mi swim through the chilly and punishing tides from Alcatraz Island to the San Francisco shoreline, an 18-mi bike battle and a demanding 8-mi run through craggy trails of Golden Gate Recreation Area.

Jun 10
The area celebrates its cultural heritage entertaining on the street with performers, musicians, and booths selling everything from delicacies to souvenirs.

Jun 11 to Jun 17
The 2012 U.S. Open Golf Tournament will be held at San Francisco's historic Olympic Club. The event, which began in 1895, brings together 156 of the world’s best golfers to compete for one prestigious trophy.

Jun 15 to Jun 17
The festival is showcasing the range, depth and diversity of the African-American experience in films from around the world.

Jun 16 to Jun 17
Visit the fair and choose a sparkling piece of this magical mix of crystals, minerals, beads and jewelry.

• Fort Mason Center   Address: 99 Marina Blvd San Francisco  CA  USA  94123

Jun 23 to Jun 24
For the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) community, the last weekend of June is time to celebrate diversity with festivals, conferences, exhibitions and arts.

• Civic Center Plaza   Address: Polk St. between McAllister and Grove Sts. San Francisco  CA  USA

Jun 30
Held at the Great Meadows at Fort Mason, it is a celebration of the uniquely Irish combination of oysters and stout. Each year around 11,000 people enjoy this street event with good food, drink, live Irish music and dancing.

Jul 07 to Jul 08
This annual event continues the tradition of showcasing outstanding artists from across the Jazz spectrum who gather on Filmore Street to celebrate jazz, culture and cuisine.

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Best known for its scenic looped course boasting breath taking views of the Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and San Francisco's Skyline, the San Francisco Triathlon features two days of triathlon racing along with a 3-day Sports Fitness Expo!

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The annual 6.2-mile route through Golden Gate Park has raised more than $50 million to fight AIDS through the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and other Bay Area service organizations. The event takes place at Sharon Meadow, which is located at the east end of Golden Gate Park

• Golden Gate Park   Address: Golden Gate Park San Francisco  CA  USA

Jul 19 to Aug 06
Filmmakers from all over the world present diversity of the Jewish Culture. Castro Theater and other venues within the Bay area host this annual event.

• The Castro Theatre   Address: 429 Castro St. San Francisco  CA  USA  94114

Jul 28 to Oct 20
This is a celebration of African American artists, dancers and musicians promoting community culture and giving a voice to the Black experience.

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About 15,000 great elite runners are expected to participate. The event features a full marathon, two half marathons, a 5K and a progressive marathon, all through the streets of San Francisco.

Aug 04 to Aug 05
It is a celebration of the diverse Asian and Pacific American communities in the Bay Area. Lion dancers, taiko drummers, arts and crafts, musical entertainment, food and children’s events are part of this festival.

• Japantown San Francisco   Address: Buchanan St and Post Street San Francisco  CA  USA  94115

Aug 04 to Aug 05
This arts event celebrates Pacific Isle culture, Polynesian dance, island food, music, ethnic arts and crafts.

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Tri-California proudly announces the launch of the Alcatraz Triathlon in San Francisco, California. 1800 swimmers, bikers and runners will christen the inaugural Tri-California Alcatraz Triathlon.

Tri-California and the event are not associated with IMG nor the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.

• Marina District   Address:

Sep 05 to Sep 16
The festival is known for its experimental tendencies in theatrical styles and art performance.

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The festival features live entertainment, arts and crafts, food and drink, and parades along historic Grant Avenue mark this celebration.

• Chinatown San Francisco   Address:

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This is an activity for all family featuring a variety of chocolate delicacies from the Bay Area restaurants and bakeries, chef demonstrations, children's entertainment and live music.

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On a Sunday in the fall, more than a dozen well-known comedians gather in Golden Gate Park to perform in this free outdoor party.

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Orchid growers and nurseries from around the world will showcase their floral wonders and tree skills.

• Golden Gate Park   Address: Golden Gate Park San Francisco  CA  USA

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International designers and dealers display clothes that range from Victorian dress through the Roaring Twenties and the bell-bottomed Seventies and right up to modern-day retro styles.

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One of the largest dance music celebrations in San Francisco, Lovefest features sounds of top international DJs spinning electronic and rock music, drum and bass, techno and hip-hop.

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Free summer performances at Presidio Parade Ground, Cupertino's Memorial
Park and Pleasanton's Amador
Valley Community Park featuring Shakespeare's most popular plays and comedies. Check website for times and locations.

Sep 28 to Sep 30
The fest captures the authentic spirit of Munich, Germany, with the finest German cuisine, world's best beer, and authentic German music.

• Fort Mason Center   Address: 99 Marina Blvd San Francisco  CA  USA  94123

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A unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with admissions officers and alumni of the world’s top business schools. (Includes 27 of the top 30 US and all the top European schools).

The Tour travels to over 50 cities across the world and across 11 locations in North America this fall.

• The Westin St. Francis San Francisco   Address: 335 Powell Street San Francisco  CA  US  94102

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The annual racing is benefiting Special Olympics Northern California. The runners and walkers are welcome in two categories - 12km and 7km race.

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Started in 1974 by Harvey Milk, this fair features art work and handmade crafts, concerts and non-stop dance pavilions, traditional food and beer.

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This free celebration of music in the Golden Gate Park includes performances of the top musicians and singers.

• Golden Gate Park   Address: Golden Gate Park San Francisco  CA  USA

Oct 05 to Oct 07
Every year Golden Gate Park plays host to the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, previously known as the Strictly Bluegrass Festival, which celebrate all things music with a number of free performances.

• Golden Gate Park   Address: Golden Gate Park San Francisco  CA  USA

Oct 05 to Oct 13
The festival showcases the Bay Area’s writers for a week of readings, discussions, films, cross-media happenings and more.

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Established in 1869, this oldest community's event celebrates the Italian heritage by performances of traditional Italian musicians, artists and food specials.

• Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco   Address: Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco  CA  USA

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Taking place every October, Fleet Week is a tradition in San Francisco in honor of the Marines and the Armed Forces overall. This is a great time for visitors to see the Red Bull Air Show and Navy Ships Parade.

• Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco   Address: Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco  CA  USA

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Over 20 international dealers with more than 10,000 original vintage posters feature one of the oldest poster fair in the world.

• Fort Mason Center   Address: 99 Marina Blvd San Francisco  CA  USA  94123

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As the West Coast’s oldest, continuously operating international antiques show, more than 70 dealers from America and Europe display and sell a broad range of collectibles.

• Fort Mason Center   Address: 99 Marina Blvd San Francisco  CA  USA  94123

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The festival presents music of people from the various cultures and backgrounds of the world.

• Asian Art Museum of San Francisco   Address: 200 Larkin Street San Francisco  CA  USA  94118

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More than 800 artists from various city neighborhoods open their studios to the public every weekend in October.

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The festival is dedicated to films and documentaries by and about Native Americans.

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The nation's largest women's craft fair features the work of 300 artists creating functional and decorative items in ceramics, glass, wood, and fabric as well as fine art sculpture, photography and paintings.

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The dance fest brings professional and youth Hip Hop dance companies together for one remarkable weekend of performances.

• Palace of Fine Arts   Address: 3301 Lyon St San Francisco  CA  USA  94123

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With all day live entertainment for whole family, the culmination - the lighting of a tree decorated with 2,000 twinkling lights will be lit at 5:30 PM in the Entrance Plaza.

• Pier 39   Address: Beach St. & The Embarcadero San Francisco  CA  USA  94119

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Over 40 of the world's major car manufacturers display numerous models of cars, trucks and vans.

• The Moscone Center San Francisco   Address: 747 Howard Street San Francisco  CA  USA  94103

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Cooking exhibitions, wine tasting, art and a parade of historic cars are part of this vehicular extravaganza.

• Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco   Address: Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco  CA  USA

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This is an annual sale of Christmas trees, ornaments and wreaths by the Guardsmen, a San Francisco service organization. All proceeds benefit Bay Area programs for at-risk youth.

• Fort Mason Center   Address: 99 Marina Blvd San Francisco  CA  USA  94123

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Dedicated to the growth of jazz, the festival is recognized for presenting the most promising talents on the international, national and San Francisco Bay Area scenes.

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Dance repertory presents more than 200 performers from 12 Bay Area high schools and 12 professional companies and colleges in a festival of artistic exchange, support, and knowledge.

• Fort Mason Center   Address: 99 Marina Blvd San Francisco  CA  USA  94123

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About 300 wineries participate in this mega-testing event, internationally recognized and called America's heritage wine.

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Fine art dealers from United States and Canada present five centuries of fine prints from the Old Masters to contemporary artists. The event is sponsored by the International Fine Print Dealers Association.

• Fort Mason Center   Address: 99 Marina Blvd San Francisco  CA  USA  94123

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More than 140 years old, the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade is a true tradition, and not only for those of Chinese heritage, but for everyone in the city of San Francisco.

• Chinatown San Francisco   Address:

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The Gold Country Classic moves to the Oakland Marriott City Center for this major gymnastics competition for young gymnasts.

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This show and plant sale provides an opportunity for orchid lovers and gardeners to see and purchase flowers of the most diverse selections in the country.

• Fort Mason Center   Address: 99 Marina Blvd San Francisco  CA  USA  94123

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Dedicated to films inspired by and about the ocean, the festival and organizers awaken audiences to the beauty and mysteries of the sea and its importance as one of the world's vital ecosystems.

• Fort Mason Center   Address: 99 Marina Blvd San Francisco  CA  USA  94123

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Held in conjunction with the annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade, the Saint Patrick's Festival at Civic Center Plaza happens on the Saturday before Saint Patrick's Day. This lively event features live entertainment, arts and crafts, children's rides and activities, cultural displays, a petting zoo, and food and beverage concessions, and is a great opportunity to learn about Irish history and culture.

• Civic Center Plaza   Address: Polk St. between McAllister and Grove Sts. San Francisco  CA  USA

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Normally held on the Saturday prior to Saint Patrick's Day, San Francisco's Saint Patrick's Day Parade includes over 5,000 participants from around the country marching from the corner of Second and Market Streets at 11.30am to City Hall. After the parade, keep up with the festivities at the Saint Patrick's Day Festival at the Civic Center Plaza and on Grove Street.

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The largest exhibition of Asian and Asian-American films in North America presents works from India, Asia and North America.

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The Redwood Coast Jazz Festival presents four days of swing, blues, calypso, zydeco, Dixieland and more.

• Adorni Recreation Center   Address: Eureka  CA  USA
• Arkley Center for the Performing Arts   Address: 412 G St Eureka  CA  USA  95501
• Eureka Theatre   Address: 215 Jackson Street San Francisco  CA  USA
• Municipal Auditorium   Address: 3485 Mission Inn Ave Riverside  CA  USA  92501 
• Red Lion Eureka   Address: 1929 4th Street Eureka  CA  95501

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More than 120 wineries pour wines made from Rhone varietal grapes at this popular annual event that also includes gourmet food, music and more.

• Fort Mason Center   Address: 99 Marina Blvd San Francisco  CA  USA  94123

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Easter Parade & Spring Celebration. This free event features fun children's activities, outside dining by local restaurants, children's arts & crafts, the Easter Bunny and other costumed characters, a petting zoo, live music and performers, an Easter bonnet contest, flowers from garden clubs and a great time for the whole family.

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For some three decades, the wine auction presented by The Guardsmen has reigned as a spirited black-tie fundraiser for Bay area disadvantaged children. More than 50 live auctions and 100 silent auctions include extraordinary cult wines, vacations and more.

• The Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco   Address: 950 Mason Street San Francisco  CA  USA  94108

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Spectators and hundreds of performers from both Japan and California join to celebrate the Japanese cultural heritage.

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Soaking up the beer, enjoying live bands and a wide selection of food, this event near the Fort Mason Festival Pavilion lures beer lovers. Over 200 beers are offered and ticket price is all-inclusive.

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Spring Open Studio and Sale is presented by the Artists of Hunters Point Shipyard, one of two weekends per year when art collectors are allowed to roam the US Navy Base. The event is free and there is free parking for cars and buses. The event also includes free demos, classes and talks for kids and adults, as well as food concessions.

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The San Francisco International Film Festival is the longest running festival of its kind in the United States, starting in 1957. Nearly 200 films from over 50 countries are presented at this festival.

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The fifth of May - el cinco de Mayo in Spanish - is a date Latinos all over America celebrate with parades, music and parties. In San Francisco, the date is celebrated in the Mission District with a festival of entertainers, food, dancing and a parade.

• Mission District   Address: . San Francisco  CA  USA