Community: West SoMA Cleanup
Join the Civic Joy Fund, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On, San Francisco Public Works, and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will clean for one hour, then enjoy a free drink and socialize. 4 to 5 p.m. Meet at Driftwood, 1225 Folsom Street. For more information and to register: https://bit.ly/cleanup-westsoma
Community: “Secondhand Saturday” at The Park Market
Sunset Mercantile features local makers, merchants, artists, food artisans, food trucks, children’s activities, live music, storytelling, community causes, beer and wine tasting, and more. Small group paddle board lessons will be offered by the San Francisco Parks Alliance and Dogpatch Paddle. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crane Cove Park, 18th and Illinois streets. For more information and to register for paddle board lessons: https://bit.ly/secondhand-sat
Theater: Cymbeline
The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival presents the epic romantic adventure Cymbeline, featuring a dazzling mix of comedy, tragedy, and fairy tale. King Cymbeline of Britain has banished Posthumus, who has secretly married his daughter, Princess Imogen. A series of unimaginable misadventures ensue that test the strength of their commitment, concluding with inventive scenes of revelation and joyous reconciliation. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Free. Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, 40 John F Shelley Drive. For more information: https://bit.ly/cymbeline-mclarenpark
Art: Pay What You Can at Museum of Craft and Design
Visitors can experience “Fight and Flight: Crafting a Bay Area Life” for whatever amount they wish. Admissions for Pay What You Can Wednesdays must be purchased at the front desk. Museum of Craft and Design, 2569 Third Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/mcd-wed
Rosh Hashanah: A Golden New Year
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening filled with beautiful melodies, and meaningful reflections. Enjoy a tapestry of music, blending Italian and Jewish traditions, the soul-stirring sounds of klezmer music, paying homage to the timeless classic Fiddler on the Roof alongside traditional Jewish songs with fresh arrangements and genres, symbolizing the spirit of new beginnings. The musical journey will also encompass the compositions of Mahler, Verdi, Mendelssohn, and Meyerbeer, adding a touch of grandeur to this special occasion. Indulge in a delectable array of traditional Rosh Hashanah food, perfectly complemented by themed cocktails and exquisite wines. 7 to 9:30 p.m. $60 to $100. The Green Room, 401 Van Ness Avenue, Second Floor. For more information: https://bit.ly/golden-new-year
9/7 Thursday through 11/11 Saturday
Art: Ana Jotta: Never the Less
The CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts is thrilled to present Ana Jotta: Never the Less, a groundbreaking exhibition that defies all forms of classification and identification, unveiling Jotta’s personal artistic language. For Jotta, the act of drawing transcends the confines of a pencil and paper. Breaking free from the page, her drawings exist as table linens, collaged leather, woven textiles, cut felt, and objects. Free. CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts, 360 Kansas Street. For more information: https://wattis.org/our-program/on-view/ana-jotta
Film: Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema: Film Crawl on Cortland
Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema celebrates 20 years of independent film screenings with its yearly festival weekend starting with Film Crawl. Enjoy popup film screenings on Cortland Avenue from Anderson to Bocana streets. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Free. For more information: https://bit.ly/cortland-film-crawl
9/8 Friday through 9/12 Tuesday
Music: Flower Piano at the Botanical Garden
The San Francisco Botanical Garden is transformed into the City’s own alfresco concert hall where everyone is invited to play and listen. Twelve pianos will be located throughout the 55-acre living museum. At each piano, there’ll be scheduled professional performances, open play time for participants, and community partner performances reflecting a range of genres, ages, and cultures. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets: $7 to $15; free for San Francisco residents. Advanced tickets recommended for all. San Francisco Botanical Garden, 1199 Ninth Avenue. For more information: https://bit.ly/flower-piano
Food: Art of Sushi Making
Tips and tricks from a professional sushi chef in this hands-on class. Learn to prepare the perfect sushi rice, select fresh ingredients properly, and the art of rolling. This casual and easy to follow class will surely engage your senses. Participants will make three variations: a spicy tuna Temaki roll, California and Futomaki vegetarian roll. 1 to 3 p.m. $59. Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building. For more information and to register: https://bit.ly/art-of-sushi
9/16 Saturday & 9/17 Sunday
Art: Etching and Aquatint Workshop
Learn etching and aquatint at a great space for making art in Dogpatch. Copper material is etched by ferric chloride. Aquatint is a way to add tonal effects. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $250 tuition plus $25 material fee. For more information: Toru Sugita, toppi@torusugita.net or 415-505-1564. Graphic Arts Workshop, 2565 Third Street, Number 305. https://graphicartsworkshop.org/
Gala: One PlayGround Gala
One PlayGround Gala — taking place in person and online — will honor three individuals/organizations who have made a notable impact on the PlayGround community over the past three decades. The honorees are: 17 year-long PlayGround funder, The Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation; 2008 June Anne Baker prize-winning playwright, Lauren Yee; and legendary Bay Area director, actor, and long-time PlayGround company member, Joy Carlin. Tickets: $250 general, with host level options. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Potrero Stage, 1695 18th Street. For more information and to purchase tickets: https://bit.ly/one-playground
9/22 Friday through 10/15 Sunday
Film: San Francisco Dance Film Festival
74 films from 22 countries, with 16 Bay Area movies, will be featured in San Francisco theaters and streamed online. At the festival close an invited jury will announce its award selections in six categories. Single tickets and passes from $8.99 to $75. Founded in 2010, Dance Film SF is a nonprofit organization that brings dance to new audiences through the presentation and development of dance-based media. For more information: https://sfdancefilmfest.org/
9/23 Saturday & 9/24 Sunday
Festival: Annual Autumn Moon Festival
For two days, historic Chinatown, on Grant Avenue between California and Broadway, will be filled with arts and crafts sellers, food stalls, live music, local contemporary entertainment, mooncakes, lion dancing, and family-friendly fun. Activities include Martin Yan demonstrating moon cake making, dragon parade, young Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander-owned vendors between California and Sacramento, and more. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Grant Avenue between California and Broadway. For more information: https://www.moonfestival.org/
Gardening: Gardening with Native Plants
Discover San Francisco native plants in this two-hour workshop. Learn why growing them benefits wildlife. 1 to 3 p.m. $25-$50. Garden for the Environment, 1590 Seventh Avenue. For more information and to register: https://bit.ly/native-sfgarden
Film: Legally Blonde
Sundown Cinema presents a free outdoor movie night, featuring Legally Blonde, with food trucks and themed pre-show entertainment. 5 p.m.; film screening at 6:30 p.m. Free. San Francisco Ferry Building, The Embarcadero and Ferry Plaza. For more information: https://bit.ly/sundown-legally-blonde
Community: Bay Area Chuseok Korean Harvest Festival
The Bay Area’s largest public event celebrating, showcasing, and promoting Korean culture, cuisine, music, arts, and community. Performances will include K-pop dance, traditional Korean drumming, taekwondo demonstrations, and more. Korean food and drink. Discover local Korean artists, makers, businesses, and nonprofits serving the Korean community. Family-friendly activities include tug of war. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Presidio Main Lawn, Graham Street and Keyes Avenue. For more information: https://bit.ly/chuseok-festival
