Bay Area Events in San Francisco

January Events

2012 is the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge

Come join in the festivities all year round Tributes to the Bridge will include Exhibits, Lectures, Performances, Concerts and Films. For more detailed information please check: www.goldengatebridge75.org

Come Celebrate 100 Years with the San Francisco Symphony

Continuing…
"Beach Blanket Babylon" The nation's longest running musical.
Club Fugazi, Website: www.beachblanketbabylon.com

Through April 18, 2012
"Maharaja: The Splendor of India's Royal Courts"
Nearly 200 stunning artworks from India's great kings, including a gold throne, a silver carriage and a diamond belt.
Asian Art Museum, www.asianart.org

Sept 10, 2011 through June 10, 2012
The Art of Anatolian Kilim: Highlights from the McCoy Jones Collection
de Young Fine Arts Museum
www.famsf.org

Oct 29, 2011 through Feb 12, 2012
Masters of Venice: Renaissance Paintings of Passion and Power
from the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria
de Young Fine Arts Museum
www.famsf.org

Oct 22, 2011 through Jan 22, 2012
Pissarro’s People
Legion of Honor Museum
www.famsf.org

February Events

2012 is the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge

Come join in the festivities all year round Tributes to the Bridge will include Exhibits, Lectures, Performances, Concerts and Films. For more detailed information please check: www.goldengatebridge75.org

Come Celebrate 100 Years with the San Francisco Symphony

The San Francisco Symphony marks its 100th year on the world cultural stage. A celebration of blazing, brilliant artistry – it promises to be the kind of season that only occurs once a century. For Scheduled performances contact: www.sfsymphony.org

Feb 8, 10, 2012
Herbert Bloomstedt conducts Bruckner’s Symphony No. 5

Feb 14, 15, 2012
Part of the American Orchestra Series Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Riccardo Muti

Feb 16 – 19, 2012
Edo de Waart conducts Saint-Saens’s Organ Symphony

Coming in February 2012
KNBR/Giants WinterFanFest
A "Behind the Scenes" Tour of the World Series Champions Giants Clubhouse and Dugout
More info at www.sfgiants.com

Coming in February 2012
California International Antiquarian Book Fair
The world's largest Rare Book Fair
Information at 415-490-5800

Through April 18, 2012
"Maharaja: The Splendor of India's Royal Courts"
Nearly 200 stunning artworks from India's great kings, including a gold throne, a silver carriage and a diamond belt.
Asian Art Museum, www.asianart.org

Tuesday February 14th, 2012
Valentine's Day
Contact the SF Chronicle’s Website at www.sfgate.com for a full list of Romantic happenings in San Francisco including Bay Dining cruises and a host of other activities to make it a memorable day for you and your loved one.

Sept 10, 2011 through June 10, 2012
The Art of Anatolian Kilim: Highlights from the McCoy Jones Collection
de Young Fine Arts Museum
www.famsf.org

Oct 29, 2011 through Feb 12, 2012
Masters of Venice: Renaissance Paintings of Passion and Power
from the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria
de Young Fine Arts Museum
www.famsf.org

March Events

2012 is the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge

Come join in the festivities all year round Tributes to the Bridge will include Exhibits, Lectures, Performances, Concerts and Films. For more detailed information please check: www.goldengatebridge75.org

Come Celebrate 100 Years with the San Francisco Symphony

Coming March 2012
Enjoy the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade and then join the festivities as San Francisco’s Irish bars and taverns expand into the streets for an afternoon and evening of celebrations. An event not to be missed.

Through April 18, 2012
"Maharaja: The Splendor of India's Royal Courts"
Nearly 200 stunning artworks from India's great kings, including a gold throne, a silver carriage and a diamond belt.
Asian Art Museum, www.asianart.org

March 28 – April 22, 2012
"The Caretaker"
'This is what happens when the odd man out moves in'
An unforgettable show
Details, www.shnsf.com

Sept 10, 2011 through June 10, 2012
The Art of Anatolian Kilim: Highlights from the McCoy Jones Collection
de Young Fine Arts Museum
www.famsf.org

April Events

2012 is the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge

Come join in the festivities all year round Tributes to the Bridge will include Exhibits, Lectures, Performances, Concerts and Films. For more detailed information please check: www.goldengatebridge75.org

Come Celebrate 100 Years with the San Francisco Symphony

Apr 15, 16, 2012
Part of the American Orchestra Series Cleveland Orchestra and Franz Welser-Most

Coming in April 2012
The Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco’s Japantown
A Spring Street Fair featuring traditional Japanese cuisine, arts and crafts.

Through April 18, 2012
"Maharaja: The Splendor of India's Royal Courts"
Nearly 200 stunning artworks from India's great kings, including a gold throne, a silver carriage and a diamond belt.
Asian Art Museum, www.asianart.org

March 28 – April 22, 2012
"The Caretaker"
'This is what happens when the odd man out moves in'
An unforgettable show
Details, www.shnsf.com

Sept 10, 2011 through June 10, 2012
The Art of Anatolian Kilim: Highlights from the McCoy Jones Collection
de Young Fine Arts Museum
www.famsf.org

May Events

2012 is the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge

Come join in the festivities all year round Tributes to the Bridge will include Exhibits, Lectures, Performances, Concerts and Films. For more detailed information please check: www.goldengatebridge75.org

May 26, 27, 2012
The Official Birthday Bash for the Bridge The Real Celebration is on!

Come Celebrate 100 Years with the San Francisco Symphony

May 5th
Cinco de Mayo Celebration in the Mission
This popular event includes dancing and parades.

May 10 – 12, 2012
Barbary Coast & Beyond:
Music from the Gold Rush to the Panama-Pacific Exposition
www.sfsymphony.org

May 13 – 14, 2012
The New York Philharmonic and Alan Gilbert Conducting
www.sfsymphony.org

Sunday May 20, 2012
Bay to Breakers Marathon, the 101st Race this year
This 12K foot Race has 100,000+ participants, many in whimsical and wacky costumes. A truly 'only in San Francisco' event. More info at www.baytobreakers.com

Sunday May 27, 2012 (Memorial Day Weekend)
Carnaval Parade in the Mission
The Bay Area’s largest annual event parade celebrating the cultures of Mexico, Central America and South America.
Contact more details at www.carnavalsf.com

Coming in May
San Francisco's 55th Annual Film Festival
More details to be found at www.sffs.org

Continuing until June
SF Jazz Spring Season
"The front rank of Jazz Festivals" SF Chronicle
Various venues, details at www.sfjazz.org

Sept 10, 2011 through June 10, 2012
The Art of Anatolian Kilim: Highlights from the McCoy Jones Collection
de Young Fine Arts Museum
www.famsf.org

June Events

2012 is the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge

Come join in the festivities all year round Tributes to the Bridge will include Exhibits, Lectures, Performances, Concerts and Films. For more detailed information please check: www.goldengatebridge75.org

Come Celebrate 100 Years with the San Francisco Symphony

Stern Grove Music Festival (open dates at this time)
Thousands attend performances of classical, jazz and ethnic music
Picnics encouraged

June 2, 2012
Black and White Ball
Check details at www.sfsymphony.org

Sunday June 3, 2012
Union Street Fair with arts, crafts, food and drink

June 9 – 10, 2012
Philadelphia Orchestra and conductor Charles Dutoit
www.sfsymphony.org

Sunday 10th, 2012
Haight Street Fair
Street Party with rock bands and ethnic foods

June 21 – 23, 2012
Michael Tilson Thomas conducting Bartok's Bluebeard's Castle
www.sfsymphony.org

June 27 – 30, 2012
Michael Tilson Thomas conducting Beethoven's Symphony No. 9
www.sfsymphony.org

June 12 – July 8, 2012
Green Day's "American Idiot"
'Being young, independent and American Rocks'
www.shnsf.com

Continuing through June 2012
SF Jazz Spring Season
"The front rank of Jazz Festivals" SF Chronicle
Various venues, details at www.sfjazz.org

Sunday June 24, 2012
Gay Freedom Day Parade
World famous festivities with 500,000+ attendees

Sept 10, 2011 through June 10, 2012
The Art of Anatolian Kilim: Highlights from the McCoy Jones Collection
de Young Fine Arts Museum
www.famsf.org

July Events

2012 is the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge

Come join in the festivities all year round Tributes to the Bridge will include Exhibits, Lectures, Performances, Concerts and Films. For more detailed information please check: www.goldengatebridge75.org

Wednesday July 4, 2012
Independence Day Festivities
Culminating in a Million Dollar Fireworks Display held off
Fisherman’s Wharf

Continuing until July 8, 2012
Green Day's "American Idiot"
'Being young, independent and American Rocks'
www.shnsf.com

July 10 – August 5, 2012
The renowned musical "Les Miserables"
'The Epic story of the will to survive'
Details at www.shnsf.com

August Events

2012 is the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge

Come join in the festivities all year round Tributes to the Bridge will include Exhibits, Lectures, Performances, Concerts and Films. For more detailed information please check: www.goldengatebridge75.org

August 10, 11, 12, 2012
(Tentative dates at this time)
OutsideLands Music and Art Festival
The 5th Annual Colossal Music Event
Dates and bands will be posted as they become available at www.sfoutsidelands.com

Through August 5, 2012
The renowned musical "Les Miserables"
'The Epic story of the will to survive'
Details at www.shnsf.com

August 1 – August 26, 2012
"War Horse"
'A Remarkable story about Courage, Loyalty and Friendship'
Winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Play
Details at www.shnsf.com

August 11 to August 19 and
August 27 to September 2, 2012
"America's Cup World Series"
The 160 year old world-famous sailing race that competes through 2012 and 2013
More info on charters and tickets to the public by calling 855-227-3201

September Events

2012 is the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge

Come join in the festivities all year round Tributes to the Bridge will include Exhibits, Lectures, Performances, Concerts and Films. For more detailed information please check: www.goldengatebridge75.org

Come Celebrate 100 Years with the San Francisco Symphony

The San Francisco Symphony marks its 100th year on the world cultural stage. A celebration of blazing, brilliant artistry – it promises to be the kind of season that only occurs once a century. For Scheduled performances contact: www.sfsymphony.org

Labor Day Weekend Saturday September 1, 2, 3, 2012
San Francisco City and County Fair at Fort Mason

Blues Festival
Three day Blues festival that is one of the largest outdoor festivals of its kind on the West Coast

Opera in the Park
Free Opera Concert in the Sharon Meadows in Golden Gate Park
Kicking off our world famous Opera Season

Chinatown Moon Festival
Held at the end of September in Chinatown

Sunday September 23, 2012
Folsom Street Fair – An 'only in San Francisco', one of a kind, street fair

October Events

2012 is the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge

Come join in the festivities all year round Tributes to the Bridge will include Exhibits, Lectures, Performances, Concerts and Films. For more detailed information please check: www.goldengatebridge75.org

Come Celebrate 100 Years with the San Francisco Symphony

The San Francisco Symphony marks its 100th year on the world cultural stage. A celebration of blazing, brilliant artistry – it promises to be the kind of season that only occurs once a century. For Scheduled performances contact: www.sfsymphony.org

Sunday Oct 7, 2012
Castro Street Fair
Popular Street fair organized by the San Francisco Gay/Lesbian Community

Weekend of Oct 6, 7, 8, 2012
Columbus Day Festival,
Celebrating the City’s Italian Community in North Beach

Through October and December 2012
The 30th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival
Featuring everything under the sun pertaining to Jazz
Details at www.sfjazz.org

November Events

Come Celebrate 100 Years with the San Francisco Symphony

Friday Nov 2, 2012
Dia De Los Muertos
Mexico's Day of the Dead is celebrated in our Mission District

December Events

Come Celebrate 100 Years with the San Francisco Symphony

The San Francisco Symphony marks its 100th year on the world cultural stage. A celebration of blazing, brilliant artistry – it promises to be the kind of season that only occurs once a century. For Scheduled performances contact: www.sfsymphony.org

Christmas
Come celebrate hundreds of events around our City and Bay Area, leading up to Christmas, San Francisco style.

New Year's Eve
A full day and night of festivities held all over the City culminating in a midnight Fireworks display along the Waterfront/Ferry Building