August 31, 2017
THURSDAYHeadliners
| 7:15 pm | San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals.  MLB Baseball Game. AT&T Park. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 415-972-2000 |
| Oakland Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks. NFL Preseason Football Game. Oakland Coliseum. (Sports - Pro Football). 888-44-RAIDERS | |
| San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Chargers. NFL Preseason Football Game. Levi's Stadium. (Sports - Pro Football). 415-GO4-9ERS |
Festivals
| 7:30 pm | Seklusyon | New Filipino Cinema 2017. A group of deacons are undergoing their final trial before ordination: a week isolated from the rest of the world, confronted by… Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. (Festivals - Film Festival). 415-978-ARTS |
The Arts
| 10:00 am- 9:00 pm | British Sculptors: The Fisher Collection. This exhibition brings together more than forty years of sculpture by artists born or working in Great Britain. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-357-4000 |
| 10:00 am- 9:00 pm | Alexander Calder: Motion Lab. Comprising a selection of artworks drawn almost exclusively from the Donald and Doris Fisher Collection and displayed both indoo… San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-357-4000 |
| 10:00 am- 9:00 pm | German Art after 1960: The Fisher Collection. Drawn from the Doris and Donald Fisher Collection, this exhibition features single-artist galleries devoted to leading German ar… San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-357-4000 |
| 10:00 am- 9:00 pm | Pop, Minimal, and Figurative Art: The Fisher Collection. This exhibition of works from the 1960s and beyond features American Pop and Minimal artists, as well as the work of key figures… San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-357-4000 |
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Serenity: Essence at UCSF Women's Health. Each of the artists selected for this installment of the 'Serenity' series at UCSF National Center of Excellence will be showing… UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women's Health. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-902-9863 |
| 10:00 am- 6:30 pm | Summer of Love Light Art in the Park. The installation uses gobo projectors to transform the all-white landmark with a series of exquisitely illuminated scenes inspir… Conservatory of Flowers. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-831-2090 |
| 10:00 am- 7:00 pm | Exposed: A Six-Artist Exploration & Celebration of the Human Form. Creativity Explored, a premier nonprofit visual arts center for artists with developmental disabilities, presents Exposed, a six… Creativity Explored. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-863-2108 |
| 11:00 am- 6:00 pm | Tania Bruguera: Talking to Power / Hablandole al Poder. Talking to Power / Hablandole al Poder is a survey exhibition that presents all of Bruguera's long-term, socially engaged art pr… Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-978-2787 |
| 11:30 am | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Something from Nothing: Art and Handcrafted Objects from America?s Concentration Camps. Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 and the imprisonment of Japanese-Americans, this exhibition features… The Mary and Carter Thacher Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-422-2660 |
| 12:30 pm | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 1:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Four Squared 2017. FourSquared is a unique exploration of the works of sixteen Bay Area artists. Each of the artists has produced sixteen small wor… Arc Studios & Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-298-7969 |
| 1:30 pm | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Introductions 2017. The Introductions exhibition showcases the talent of twelve emerging artists in the San Francisco Bay Area, offering exposure to… Root Division. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-863-7668 |
| 2:30 pm | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 6:00 pm | 'Love, Chaos and Couture' - All Dressed Up with Someplace to Go. Featuring an artistic collaboration with international fashion designer Luly Yang. An affectionate send-up of the world of high… Teatro ZinZanni's Spiegeltent. (Performance - Show Comedy). 415-438-2668 |
| 7:15 pm | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm | Comedy Oakland - Fiercely Funny Females. Featuring up-and-coming comedians alongside industry pros. The comedians have featured on TV, radio, comedy festivals, late nigh… Spice Monkey. (Performance - Comedic). 510-214-2626 |
| 8:00 pm | Beach Blanket Babylon. Beach Blanket Babylon presents sketches, that include the use of spectaculary large hats and outrageous costumes, poking fun at… Club Fugazi. (Performance - Musical). 415-421-4222 |
Sports
| 7:15 pm | San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals. MLB Baseball Game. AT&T Park. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 415-972-2000 |
| Oakland Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks. NFL Preseason Football Game. Oakland Coliseum. (Sports - Pro Football). 888-44-RAIDERS | |
| San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Chargers. NFL Preseason Football Game. Levi's Stadium. (Sports - Pro Football). 415-GO4-9ERS |
For Children
| 9:30 am | Toddler Circle Time. The Bay Area Discovery Museum gives it's toddler visitors a place to practice language, movement and make new friends. Bay Area Discovery Museum. (Kids - Children's Activities). 415-339-3900 |
| 10:00 am- 10:30 am | Family Storytime. Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children from birth through 5 years and their caregivers. San Francisco Public Library - Bernal Heights Branch. (Kids - Children's Activities). 415-355-2810 |
| 10:15 am- 10:45 am | Toddler Tales. Featuring books, rhymes, music, movement, and more for toddlers, 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers. San Francisco Public Library - Park Branch. (Kids - Children's Activities). 415-355-5656 |
| 3:00 pm | Afternoon Storytime. This interactive storytime lets kids travel around the world and have some amazing adventures. Bay Area Discovery Museum. (Kids - Children's Activities). 415-339-3900 |
| 3:30 pm- 4:00 pm | Baby Rhyme Time. Featuring books, rhymes, music, movement, and more for toddlers. Baby Rhyme Time was created for children 16 months through 2 ye… San Francisco Public Library - Main. (Kids - Children's Activities). 415-557-4277 |
Business
| 8:00 am- 6:00 pm | Global Big Data Conference 2017. 5th annual. Speakers will showcase successful industry vertical use cases, share development and administration tips, and educat… Santa Clara Convention Center. (Business - Conference). 408-400-3769 |
Community
| 9:00 am- 4:15 pm | Waterfront Segway Guided Tour. Guided Segway tours depart daily from San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and also from Sausalito. Sightsee at 8 miles per hour. 2… Segway Tours. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-474-3130 |
| 10:00 am- 12:00 pm | Carrer Coaching. Do you need help in your job search or career change? Coaching is helpful for self-inquiry and self-assessment, as well as to re… San Francisco Public Library - Main. (Community). 415-557-4277 |
| 10:30 am | Penguin Feeding. Magellanic penguins are fed by hand on Penguin Island. San Francisco Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-753-7080 |
| 11:00 am- 1:00 pm | 'Foot!' Tour: Come Out to the Castro. The 'Foot!' comedian-led tour Come Out To The Castro is a trip through San Francisco's Gay Village from top to bottom, including… San Francisco Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-793-5378 |
| 11:00 am | What Makes Us Human?. Fun activities help reveal the origins of who we are. Compare the adaptations the human body has made throughout the milestones… California Academy of Sciences. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-379-8000 |
| 11:30 am | Grizzly Bear Feeding. Head to Hearst Grizzly Gulch to watch the grizzly sisters, Kachina and Kiona, enjoy some treats. San Francisco Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-753-7080 |
| 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm |
Veterans Resource Center Drop-In. Reserved for the exclusive use of the veteran community and staffed by trained volunteers who provide information about veteran… San Francisco Public Library - Main. (Community). 415-557-4277 |
| 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Carrer Coaching. Do you need help in your job search or career change? Coaching is helpful for self-inquiry and self-assessment, as well as to re… San Francisco Public Library - Main. (Community). 415-557-4277 |
| 1:30 pm | San Francisco in a Nutshell. San Francisco in a Nutshell is a two hour walking tour that provides a complete history of the city, from its start as trading p… San Francisco Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-793-5378 |
| 3:00 pm | Penquin Feedings. Watch the members of the African Penguin colony being feed by the Academy marine biologists, who will also answer your questions. California Academy of Sciences. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-379-8000 |
| 3:30 pm | Penguin Feeding. Magellanic penguins are fed by hand on Penguin Island. San Francisco Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-753-7080 |
| 3:45 pm | Giraffe Feeding. Visit the Osher Giraffe Lodge to watch the giraffes eat. San Francisco Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-753-7080 |
| 4:00 pm | California Sea Lion Feeding. Come to the Fred Carroll Family Sea Lion Pool to watch the rescued, blind, Sea Lions train via verbal commands. San Francisco Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-753-7080 |
| 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Focus on Islam Lecture Series. Weekly lecture series on Islam. California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). (Community - Lecture). 415-575-6175 |
Dining Specials
| 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Down the Line Lunch. A 3-course prix fixe lunch menu is served each weekday. Waterbar. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-284-9922 |
| 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Nawlins Express Lunch. A special prix fixe 3-course lunch is available. Creola. (Dining - Dining Specials). 650-654-0882 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Blue Plate Special. Grilled panini, croque monsieur, soup, salad are options in the daily lunch special. Local Kitchen and Wine Merchant. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-777-4200 |
| 11:30 am | Lunch Special. Wireless internet access is available as you enjoy a 3-course prix fixe lunch with an optional glass of wine for an additional $… Puccini & Pinetti Italian Grill. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-392-5500 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Affari Veloci Lunch. Enjoy a quick, prix fixe lunch of 4 mini-courses served on one plate. Quattro. (Dining - Dining Specials). 650-470-2889 |
| 11:30 am- 4:00 pm | Prix-Fixe Lunch. Chef Jen Biesty prepares 2 courses for a special lunch each day. Scala's Bistro. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-395-8555 |
| 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Business Luncheon. A 5-course lunch is available for under $25 Wednesday through Friday. Groups welcome. Tommy Toy's Cuisine Chinoise. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-397-4888 |
Nightlife
| 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Happy Hour. Each Happy Hour has a different weekly theme. Tasty Tuesdays - free fries; wet martini Wednesdays; thirsty Thursdays, and TGIF. Horizon Restaurant and Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 415-576-1919 |
| 7:30 pm- 11:00 pm | Eric Kurtzrock Trio. Listen to the sounds of Eric Kurtzrock's classic jazz piano trio featuring Gary Brown and world-renowned pianist, Peter Horvath.… Ana Mandara. (Nightlife - Jazz). 415-771-6800 |
| 7:30 pm- 11:30 pm | Stompy Jones. The sextet, Stompy Jones, performs jazz numbers. Top of the Mark. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-392-3434 |
| 8:00 pm- 9:30 pm | The Setup: Craft Beer and Comedy. The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. The Setup features comedians from around the cou… Ales Unlimited Beer Basement. (Nightlife - Parties). 415-923-8610 |
| Live Blues Performances at The Saloon. This historic hotspot - one of San Francisco's best blues venues - is a huge supporter of the local music scene and features a n… The Saloon. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-986-7666 | |
| Live Entertainment at Biscuits and Blues. Live music most days, often 2 shows on weekend nights. Biscuits and Blues. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-292-2583 | |
| Live Entertainment at Eastside West. Eastside West features DJs or Live Bands Thursday through Saturday night. Call for current music schedule. Eastside West Restaurant & Raw Bar. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-885-4000 | |
| Live Bands At Pier 23. Pier 23 Cafe offers live entertainment, with jazz, reggae, salsa and rock bands playing nightly. Pier 23 Cafe. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-362-5125 |
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