Civic Center, San Francisco
otherGovernment and cultural complex in central San Francisco encompassing City Hall, Civic Center Plaza, performing arts venues (War Memorial Opera House, Davies Symphony Hall, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium), libraries and museums; known for civic events, festivals, parades, and public gatherings.
Upcoming Events (25)
Animated Oscar-Nominated Shorts 2026
Screening of the 2026 Academy Award–nominated animated short films at IFC Center, featuring international animation highlights and filmmakers' craft.
St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival 2026 – San Francisco
Celebrate SF’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival at Civic Center Plaza with live performances, Irish culture, dancing, and a post-parade community marketplace.
Annual San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration
Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and celebration at San Francisco’s Civic Center with a festive street event and cultural festivities.
SFCM 2025-2026 Performance Season
SFCM's 2025-2026 Performance Season at the SF Civic Center features opera and musical theatre productions along with hundreds of student concerts.
Friends of the SF Public Library Step Sales
Weekly step-sale benefitting Friends of the SF Public Library, featuring used books on the SF Civic Center steps.
SF Symphony 2025-2026 Season
SF Symphony launches its 2025-2026 season at the SF Civic Center with 23 guest conductors across 26 weeks.
SF JAZZ 2025-2026 Season
SF JAZZ 2025-2026 Season at the SF Civic Center features a dynamic slate of 350+ concerts showcasing jazz artistry.
Night of Ideas 2026: Lighting the Way
Keynote speakers and performers explore the theme 'Lighting the Way' at Night of Ideas 2026 at the San Francisco Public Library.
City Arts & Lectures: Sydney Goldstein Theater
City Arts & Lectures present conversations and performances at the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco.
Asian Art Museum’s Mahjong and Mocktails Thursdays
Join Mahjong and Mocktails on Thursdays at SF Civic Center for a fun, social evening of games and drinks hosted by the Asian Art Museum.
“Get Rolling” All Ages Open Skate
Join an all-ages open skate at SF Civic Center's Fulton Plaza—grab your skates and roll.
Storytime at the Main Branch of the SF Public Library
Storytime for children at the SF Public Library Main Branch, a family-friendly reading session at the SF Civic Center.
Speak Low Tango Club & Milonga La Paz
Participatory tango evenings at SF Civic Center: Speak Low Tango Club on Saturdays and Milonga La Paz on Sundays for seniors and veterans.
SPECTRA Showcase First Thursdays at Fulton Plaza
A monthly showcase at Fulton Plaza where artists, musicians, and performers perform as their sets sync to the LEDs of the SPECTRA Light Sculpture.
Hip Hop Dance Festival
A hip hop dance festival presented by All The Way Live Foundation at Fulton Plaza in San Francisco.
DOLLYScreening on 35mm followed by a Q&A with star Ethan Suplee on Thu, Mar 5 at 7:00. Part of our ongoing Shudder Showcase.
35mm screening of DOLLY at the IFC Center followed by a Q&A with star Ethan Suplee as part of the Shudder Showcase.
MIROIRS NO. 3Q&As with dir. Christian Petzold after the screenings on Thu, Mar 19-Sat, Mar 21 at 7:40. Opens Fri, Mar 20.
IFC Center screens Miroirs No. 3 with evening showings Thu Mar 19–Sat Mar 21 at 7:40pm and a director Q&A with Christian Petzold after screenings (opens Fri Mar 20).
DEAD LOVERQ&As with filmmakers Grace Glowicki & Ben Petrie Thu, Mar 19-Sun, Mar 22 at 7:00. Opens Fri, Mar 20.
Screening of indie film DEAD LOVER at IFC Center with post-show Q&As featuring filmmakers Grace Glowicki & Ben Petrie, running Thu Mar 19–Sun Mar 22 with an opening on Fri Mar 20.
Recommended
Recommended: a Broadway-style musical performance at the Civic Center — an indoor, ticketed theater event with date/details to be confirmed.
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEADQ&A and book signing with author Daniel Kraus, celebrating the release of his new book PARTIALLY DEVOURED, moderated by Grady Hendrix after the show on Thu, Mar 12 at 7:00
IFC Center screens Night of the Living Dead on Thu, Mar 12 at 7:00 followed by a Q&A and book signing with author Daniel Kraus about his new book Partially Devoured, moderated by Grady Hendrix.
SIRATNY Times Critic's Pick: "A mesmerizing thriller." Academy Award Nominee: Best International Feature Film & Best Sound!
IFC Center screens SIRATNY, a critically praised international thriller and Academy Award nominee for Best International Feature Film and Best Sound.
GOOD HOT STUFFIntro by programmers Elizabeth Purchell and KJ Shepherd on Mon, Mar 16 at 7:00, part of our monthly queer series Cruising the Movies!
Screening of Good Hot Stuff with intros by programmers Elizabeth Purchell and KJ Shepherd on Mon, Mar 16 at 7:00 as part of the IFC Center's monthly queer series Cruising the Movies.
THE UGLY STEPSISTERAcademy Award Nominee: Best Makeup and Hairstyling. NYC premiere of the 35mm print on Wed, Mar 4 at 7:00!
NYC 35mm premiere screening of THE UGLY STEPSISTER — an Academy Award nominee for Best Makeup & Hairstyling — at IFC Center on Wed, Mar 4 at 7:00pm.
POMPEI: BELOW THE CLOUDSGianfranco Rosi's gorgeous documentary opens Fri, Mar 6. Q&A with Rosi Sat, Mar 7 at 7:05 show!
Gianfranco Rosi’s visually stunning documentary POMPEI screens at IFC Center (opening Fri Mar 6) with a director Q&A at the Sat Mar 7 7:05pm show.
NIRVANNA: THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIEMatt Johnson (BLACKBERRY) and Jay McCarroll's hilarious comedy is now playing!
Screening of Nirvanna: The Band The Show The Movie — a hilarious indie feature from Matt Johnson and Jay McCarroll — currently playing at the IFC Center.