Formal · Events in SF Bay Area

Njioma Grevious

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 at 12:30 PM

Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall

Music

Njioma Grevious performs at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, a premier venue for orchestral music. This evening features a classical program presented by a renowned soloist in an acoustically celebrated hall. Tickets are available through verified providers.

Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton

Thu, 4 Jun 2026

Presidio Theatre

Music

Legendary singer Lisa Fischer appears with Grand Baton at the Presidio Theatre on Jun 5, 2026, offering a powerful live soul/R&B performance with rich band arrangements in an intimate theatre setting.

San Francisco Symphony: Elim Chan Conducts La Mer

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 12:30 PM

Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall

Music

The San Francisco Symphony performs Debussy's La Mer under conductor Elim Chan at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco. A refined evening showcasing orchestral color and precision.

Early Closure

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 · All day

The Walt Disney Family Museum

Art

Note: The Walt Disney Family Museum will close early at 4:00 PM on June 6, 2026. Plan your visit accordingly and consult the education page for updates on programming and hours. Located in the Presidio, the museum typically hosts family-friendly exhibits that honor Disney’s legacy.

Sewerperson

Sat, 6 Jun 2026

Cornerstone Berkeley

Theater

A bold new performance titled Sewerperson debuts at Cornerstone Berkeley, blending noir atmosphere with street-level storytelling. This contemporary theatre piece follows a lone protagonist navigating the urban underworld, offering a provocative look at resilience and identity.

Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra - Black Ball: The Negro Leagues and the Blues

Sat, 6 Jun 2026

Presidio Theatre

Music

Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra performs 'Black Ball: The Negro Leagues and the Blues' — a live jazz-orchestral tribute weaving stories of Negro League baseball and the blues at the Presidio Theatre in San Francisco.

Walt Disney Family Museum Closed

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 · All day

The Walt Disney Family Museum

Art

Notice that the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco will be closed on June 8, 2026. Check the education page for details on hours, and plan future visits when the museum reopens.

Unfrozen: The Fight for the Future of the Arctic

Mon, 8 Jun 2026 at 10:30 AM

Commonwealth Club World Affairs

Lecture

Join a forward-looking Arctic discussion at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. The talk dives into climate science, Arctic policy, and geopolitics driving the region's future, with expert insights and audience Q&A in a professional forum.

Gad Saad: Suicidal Empathy—Dying to Be Kind

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 at 10:30 AM

Commonwealth Club World Affairs

Lecture

Gad Saad headlines the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco with 'Suicidal Empathy—Dying to Be Kind.' The talk probes how excessive empathy shapes politics and civility, drawing on evolutionary psychology and philosophy. A provocative, thought-provoking evening at the historic venue.

Museum Open

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 · All day

The Walt Disney Family Museum

Art

Celebrate the Museum Open at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. Discover a new exhibition of Disney history, interactive displays, and family-friendly programming that invites adults and kids to explore art, animation, and storytelling.

Kim Shuck Poetry Reading

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 6:00 PM

San Francisco Public Library - Main Library

Literature

San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck headlines SF Public Library's monthly poetry reading at the Main Library, with special guests. A night of intimate verse exploring multiethnic heritage and city life, set in the iconic library.

James Ellroy

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 at 12:00 PM

Kepler's Books

Literature

James Ellroy headlines Kepler's Books in the Bay Area, unveiling Red Sheet, his bold, subversive new crime novel, in a noir-lit reading that crackles between shelves and eager fans.

Contested Continent: The Struggle for North America, c. 1000–1680

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 at 10:00 AM

Commonwealth Club World Affairs

Lecture

Explore the contested history of North America from early Indigenous and European claims through the 17th century. This lecture analyzes shifting power dynamics, border ideas, and colonial encounters, presented by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.

Herb Alpert @ Davies Symphony Hall

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 at 8:30 PM

Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall

Music

Herb Alpert headlines a live jazz concert at Davies Symphony Hall, delivering a trumpet-led performance in an iconic San Francisco venue. Expect lush brass, engaging melodies, and a refined, big-city concert experience.

Jonathan Weber: City on the Edge, the Fight for the Soul of San Francisco

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 at 11:00 AM

Commonwealth Club World Affairs

Lecture

Jonathan Weber discusses the high-stakes fight over San Francisco's soul, examining urban policy, housing, and civic identity in a provocative evening at the Commonwealth Club.

Unapologetic Deliciousness: Separating Nutrition Science from Nutrition Noise

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 10:30 AM

Commonwealth Club World Affairs

Lecture

An engaging public talk dissecting how nutrition science is distorted by sensational noise and fad diets. The speaker breaks down evidence, clarifies what the science does and doesn't say, and offers practical takeaways for evidence-based eating at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.

The Sound of Music by Broadway San Jose

Fri, 19 Jun 2026

Blanco Urban Venue

Theater

Broadway San Jose presents The Sound of Music in June 2026 — a family-friendly Broadway musical of Rodgers & Hammerstein classics staged in San Jose.

Eric Ries: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 at 11:00 AM

Commonwealth Club World Affairs

Lecture

Eric Ries dives into why good companies slip and how great ones stay great, applying lean-startup ideas like experimentation, customer feedback, and adaptable culture to real-world business. A compelling public lecture at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.

The Gull

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 at 12:00 PM

Shotgun Players (Ashby Stage)

Theater

Experience The Gull at Shotgun Players' Ashby Stage in Berkeley. On June 22, 2026, this intimate theatre production offers Chekhov-inspired drama about ambition, art, and heartbreak, presented in a modern, accessible staging at a beloved Bay Area venue.

THE STRING QUEENS

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 at 12:30 PM

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music Venue

Music

The String Queens—a soulful string trio featuring Kendall Isadore, Elise Sharp, and Dawn Johnson—blend Baroque elegance with Jazz Age flair and contemporary tunes. This intimate performance at Yoshi's Oakland promises lush, orchestral textures and genre-spanning favorites that captivate and inspire.

Barbara McQuade: Saving America from a Mob-Style Government

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 at 11:00 AM

Commonwealth Club World Affairs

Lecture

Renowned legal analyst Barbara McQuade examines how mob-style governance threatens American democracy and what individuals can do to safeguard institutions. A timely, accessible talk at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.

San Francisco Pride Fourth Annual Human Rights Summit

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 at 2:30 AM

Commonwealth Club World Affairs

Conference

The San Francisco Pride Fourth Annual Human Rights Summit at the Commonwealth Club brings together policymakers, advocates, and professionals for panels and talks on LGBTQ+ rights, civil liberties, and inclusive leadership in an iconic city venue.

Champagne Specialist Course

Fri, 26 Jun 2026

Napa Valley Wine Academy

Workshop

At Napa Valley Wine Academy, the Champagne Specialist Course guides you through méthode champenoise with precision, tasting fine bubbles, aging nuances, and food-pairing tips.

250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 at 10:00 AM

Commonwealth Club World Affairs

Lecture

Join Humanities West as they mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a thoughtful history lecture at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. Scholars explore the enduring meanings, debates, and legacy of America's founding document.

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