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San Francisco Events
Theater and the Arts
The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
Herbst Theater, Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street.
For more information and to purchase tickets, call 392-4400
San Francisco Ballet
455 Franklin Street, 861-5600
865-2000
The San Francisco Opera
War Memorial Opera House
301 Van Ness Avenue.
For more information and to purchase tickets, call 864-3330
The San Francisco Symphony
Davies Symphony Hall, Grove Street between Van Ness Avenue and Franklin Street.
features a varied program of performances, ranging from Beethoven to the San Francisco premiere of El Nino, A Nativity Oratorio. For information, and to purchase tickets, call the SFS Box Office at 415 864-6000 or visit
The Smuin Ballet
710 Mission Street.
978-2787
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
For tickets, call 978-ARTS
710 Mission Street. For information, call 978-2700
Annual Events
Annual Events
January
Grand National Roadster Show
San Mateo County Exposition Center, 503 236-0632.
The show contains one of the biggest gatherings of roadsters anywhere, complemented by a NASCAR virtual reality ride and vintage hot rods.
Berlin and Beyond Festival
Castro Theater, 263-8760.
This unique German language film festival provides highlights of recent European cinema.
January-April
Whale-watching can be enjoyed throughout the winter, when hundreds of gray whales migrate along the Pacific coast. Contact the California Office of Tourism 801 K St., Suite 1600, Sacramento 95814, tel. 800-862-2543.
February
San Francisco Tribal, Folk & Textile Arts Show
Fort Mason, 310 455-2886.
Over 80 folk and ethnic art dealers sell North American pottery, basketry, textiles and jewelry.
March
San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival
AMC Kabuki Theaters, 863-0814.
The biggest event in North America dedicated to the exhibition of Asian American and Asian cinema.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Second and Market to the Civic Center, 731-0924.
One of San Francisco's largest annual parades and one of the longest-running parades in the U.S. Begins at 12:45 p.m. at Second and Market Streets and concludes at City Hall.
April
Street Performers Festival
PIER 39, 705-5500, www.pier39.com.
Comedians, jugglers, unicyclists, slack ropewalkers and many more perform on two stages.
Cherry Blossom Festival
Contact the Japan Center 1520 Webster St., 94115, tel. 415-922-6776.
an elaborate presentation of Japanese culture and customs, winds up with a colorful parade through San Francisco's Japantown.
June
Haight Street Fair
Haight Street, 661-8025.
One of San Francisco's most famous neighborhoods celebrates its creative roots with
arts, crafts and entertainment.
San Francisco Black Film Festival
346-0199,
Showcases films that celebrate black independent film and filmmakers.
Juneteenth Celebration
Kimball Park, located at Geary and Steiner Streets, 229-1220.
A celebration of African American culture.
July
Fourth of July Waterfront Festival
Fisherman's Wharf, 705-5500.
A day long event featuring the West Coast's largest display of fireworks, live entertainment, food, arts and crafts at this annual waterfront party. Fireworks begin around 9:00 p.m.
Cable Car Bell-Ringing Competition
Union Square, 923-6217.
Muni cable car operators clang out melodies on a cable car bell during this annual
competition for top bell-ringer.
August
Afro Solo Arts Festival 2001
Yerba Center of the Arts & other locations, 771-AFRO.
The Afro Solo Arts Festival features celebrity and emerging African American artists in various performances such as theater, dance, music, spoken word and visual arts. Most shows begin at 8:00 p.m.
Nihonmachi Street Fair
Japantown and Japan Center, 771-9861.
This Japanese festival features lion dancers, taiko drummers, Japanese arts and crafts, musical entertainment, food and children's events.
September
San Francisco Shakespeare Festival
Golden Gate Park, 422-2222.
Relax in a tranquil environment and enjoy Shakespeare's classics, beginning on Labor Day and running every Saturday and Sunday through September 30. Shows begin at 1:30 p.m. but locals arrive by noon for a seat. Free.
October
Italian Heritage Parade and Festival
tentative Fisherman's Wharf and North Beach, 989-2220.
The City celebrates its Italian heritage with a lively parade through North Beach, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
San Francisco Jazz Festival
Various locations, 788-7353.
One of San Francisco's biggest and best musical festivals features local, national and international jazz artist performances at locations throughout San Francisco. The line-up includes many renowned musicians such as Abbey Lincoln, Jimmy Scott, John McLaughlin, and Zakir Jussain in Remember Shakti.
October/November
Grand National Rodeo, Horse and Stock Show
Cow Palace, 469-6057, for tickets, 469-6065.
Enjoy concerts, art, food, livestock and rodeo competitions at the annual Grand National.
December
Christmas at Sea
Hyde Street Pier, 561-6662.
Climb aboard a historic ship and enjoy caroling, storytelling, hot cider, cookies,
kids' crafts and a visit from St. Nick.
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