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Tuesday, June 17

SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, June 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts in the Plaza "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...

Wednesday, June 18

SF’s Free Emerging Composers World Premiere Concerts at Herbst Theatre (June 18-20)
Wednesday, June 18 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Herbst Theatre
SF's Free Emerging Composers World Premiere Concerts at Herbst Theatre (June 18-20)
San Francisco Contemporary Music Players (SFCMP), in partnership with ARTZenter Institute, is pleased to announce two concerts of world premieres introducing chamber orchestra works by six emerging composers chosen from the September 2024 and January 2025 ARTZenter Institute Emerging Composer sessions. The six composers were ...

Thursday, June 19

SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, June 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts in the Plaza "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...

Friday, June 20

“Verdi’s Requiem” w/ the SF Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall (June 20-22)
Friday, June 20 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $39*
*Adult single ticket starts at $39
| Davies Symphony Hall
"Verdi’s Requiem" w/ the SF Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall (June 20-22)

James Gaffigan returns to the San Francisco Symphony to conduct Verdi’s Requiem, one of the most powerful choral pieces ever written. A stellar group of soloists join him for this program, which also includes the San Francisco Symphony premiere of several choral works by Gordon ...

Saturday, June 21

“I Love Tenderloin” Week Grand Finale (SF)
"I Love Tenderloin" Week Grand Finale (SF)
Did you know the Great American Music Hall was built in 1907? Originally a luxurious beauty parlor called “Blanco’s,” the venue once catered to San Francisco’s elite, back when the Tenderloin was the place to party. Today, it’s your favorite historic music hall. On June ...

Sunday, June 22

“Verdi’s Requiem” w/ the SF Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall (June 20-22)
Sunday, June 22 – 2:00 pm | Cost: $39*
*Adult single ticket starts at $39
| Davies Symphony Hall
"Verdi’s Requiem" w/ the SF Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall (June 20-22)

James Gaffigan returns to the San Francisco Symphony to conduct Verdi’s Requiem, one of the most powerful choral pieces ever written. A stellar group of soloists join him for this program, which also includes the San Francisco Symphony premiere of several choral works by Gordon ...

Tuesday, June 24

SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, June 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts in the Plaza "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...

Film Screening and Director Talk: The Quiet Diplomat
Tuesday, June 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $35 | Herbst Theatre
Film Screening and Director Talk: The Quiet Diplomat
We the people celebrate! UNA-SF is honored to share this momentous occasion with you in celebration of an institution who hasn’t given up on the cherished belief; that a future where sustained security and peace for all peoples and nations can exist. BOX OFFICE IS OPEN – ...

Thursday, June 26

BLACKSTAR Symphony: The Music of David Bowie (June 26-27)
Thursday, June 26 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $50*
*Tickets start at $50 (while supplies last)
| Davies Symphony Hall
BLACKSTAR Symphony: The Music of David Bowie (June 26-27)

Prepare to be transported by a musical masterpiece reborn. BLACKSTAR Symphony isn’t simply a concert; it’s a musical experience that transcends time and genre. Immerse yourself in the sonic tapestry of David Bowie’s final, critically acclaimed album, Blackstar, reimagined for a 65-piece orchestra and performed with ...

SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, June 26 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts in the Plaza "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...

Friday, June 27

BLACKSTAR Symphony: The Music of David Bowie (June 26-27)
Friday, June 27 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $50*
*Tickets start at $50 (while supplies last)
| Davies Symphony Hall
BLACKSTAR Symphony: The Music of David Bowie (June 26-27)

Prepare to be transported by a musical masterpiece reborn. BLACKSTAR Symphony isn’t simply a concert; it’s a musical experience that transcends time and genre. Immerse yourself in the sonic tapestry of David Bowie’s final, critically acclaimed album, Blackstar, reimagined for a 65-piece orchestra and performed with ...

200 Weddings Today! Huge LGBTQ+ Pride Marriage Celebration at SF City Hall (2025)
Friday, June 27 – 9:00 am - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch
| San Francisco City Hall
200 Weddings Today! Huge LGBTQ+ Pride Marriage Celebration at SF City Hall (2025)

San Francisco will welcome over 200 couples to be wed in a special LGBTQ+ Pride marriage celebration at City Hall on Friday, June 27, 2025. The weddings typically run from about 9am to just past 3:30pm and the public is allowed to come in a ...

Saturday, June 28

2025 San Francisco Pride Festival (June 28-29)
Saturday, June 28 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are requested
| Civic Center Plaza
2025 San Francisco Pride Festival (June 28-29)

The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is one of the largest LGBT gatherings in the nation. The two-day celebration is free and open to all. The parade takes place annually on the last Sunday of June. The 2025 theme is Queer Joy is ...

Sunday, June 29

2025 San Francisco Pride Festival (Civic Center)
Sunday, June 29 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but a donations appreciated
| Civic Center Plaza
2025 San Francisco Pride Festival (Civic Center)

The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is one of the largest LGBT gatherings in the nation. The two-day celebration is free and open to all. The parade takes place annually on the last Sunday of June. The 2025 theme is Queer Joy is ...

Tuesday, July 1

SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, July 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts in the Plaza "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...

“& Juliet” Musical Live in SF (July 1-27)
Tuesday, July 1 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $65.50*
*Tickets can be found at broadwaysf.com.
| Orpheum Theatre
"& Juliet" Musical Live in SF (July 1-27)
Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & JULIET asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches ...

Thursday, July 3

Climate Film: Necessity
Thursday, July 3 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Koret Auditorium
Climate Film: Necessity
The San Francisco Public Library launches July’s Everybody’s Climate film series with a screening of the two-part documentary Necessity  As Indigenous leaders and Native and non-Native activists respond to the growing climate emergency and are charged with trespassing, legal strategies in the climate movement increasingly take ...
SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, July 3 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts in the Plaza "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...

Sunday, July 6

SF’s “Mozart to Mendelssohn” Free Full Orchestra Concerts (Celebrating Black Composers)
Sunday, July 6 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 - $20
| Herbst Theatre
SF’s “Mozart to Mendelssohn” Free Full Orchestra Concerts (Celebrating Black Composers)

The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Mozart to Mendelssohn” concerts! (M2M) is the Association’s second full orchestra, and was formed in 2014 to accommodate the growing number of musicians who wanted the experience of per forming large orchestral works. The group typically per forms ...

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, July 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
| Asian Art Museum
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

Through the power of art, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 ...Monthly

Thursday, July 10

Climate Films: “Duty of Care: The Climate Trials” + “Disobedience: The Fight for Climate Survival”
Thursday, July 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Koret Auditorium
Climate Films: "Duty of Care: The Climate Trials" + "Disobedience: The Fight for Climate Survival"
The San Francisco Public Library continues July’s Everybody’s Climate film series with a screening of two short documentaries, Duty of Care: The Climate Trials and Disobedience: The Fight for Climate Survival.  Duty of Care: The Climate Trials  Meet Roger Cox, the first and only lawyer to have ...

Friday, July 11

“Tchaikovsky Spectacular” w/ SF Symphony
Friday, July 11 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $30*
*30
| Davies Symphony Hall
"Tchaikovsky Spectacular" w/ SF Symphony
Conductor Stephanie Childress leads a sweeping showcase of Tchaikovsky’s most enchanting works. Violinist Blake Pouliot brings fire and finesse to the composer’s Violin Concerto, while selections from Sleeping Beauty and the passionate Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy-Overture evoke drama and romance. The thunderous 1812 Overture provides a rousing finale. Tchaikovsky Spectacular Friday, July 11, ...

Saturday, July 12

“TwoSet Violin” w/ the San Francisco Symphony (July 12-13)
Saturday, July 12 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $79*
*79
| Davies Symphony Hall
"TwoSet Violin" w/ the San Francisco Symphony (July 12-13)
Classical music has taken a new spin. TwoSet Violin is an Australian violin duo known for their prowess in making classical music more relevant to a new audience online. Now, with over 9,500,000 followers across social media and over one billion views, TwoSet inspires musicians ...
“Drawing From Film” at SF’s Main Library
Saturday, July 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free for all
| San Francisco Main Public Library
"Drawing From Film" at SF's Main Library

We’ll be pausing movies to draw striking frames: Playtime on Saturday June 7th, Ganja & Hess on Saturday July 12th, and Blue Velvet on Saturday August 9th. Drawing From Film is a fun way to expand your visual imagination and vocabulary. Basic drawing materials (pencils, ...

Sunday, July 13

Performance: Eco-composer Cheryl Leonard on Thin Ice
Sunday, July 13 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Koret Auditorium
Performance: Eco-composer Cheryl Leonard on Thin Ice
From Antarctic icebergs to Europe’s largest glacier to frozen lakes in Yosemite National Park, voices of melting ice are showcased in a musical performance by Cheryl E. Leonard. Field recordings interweave with sounds played live on rocks, shells, driftwood, penguin bones, water, and kelp in ...