It’s a cinematic summer.
Movies are on the docket in all forms, whether you’re spreading out in the park to watch a free showing of a classic or buying tickets to intimate and empowering musical scores of your favorite silver screen showings.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Catch more than 60 independent films at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival.at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival.
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Robin Williams’ The Birdcage at the Castro.
Sway to the music at the return of the Bhangra & Beats Night Market.
Join the crowd or watch from afar as the San Francisco Marathon stomps through town.
Have a good one.
Catch more than 60 independent films at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival; Monday through Aug. 2nd. // Multiple locations (San Francisco), details at jfi.org
Get swept up in a tale as old as time when Beauty and the Beast plays at the Orpheum Theatre; Tuesday through August 9th. // Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market St., (Civic Center); details at us.atgtickets.com
Wander the garden, sip, snack, and settle into the sounds of live acoustic music at Summer Nights, a midweek escape into golden-hour California magic; every Wednesday and Thursday. // Filoli, 86 Cañada Rd. (Woodside), details at www.filoli.org
Thank you to our partners at Filoli.
Tease your roots and get in the groove as The Playhouse presents Hairspray live on stage; Tuesday through September 12th. // San Francisco Playhouse, 450 Post St., (Union Square); details at sfplayhouse.org
See theater quite unlike you’ve seen it before. Marvelous: A Risque Parody is an adult-only show that riffs on famous Marvel characters; Tuesday through Saturday. // Great Star Theater, 636 Jackson St. (Chinatown); details at greatstartheater.org
Travel back in time for the Totally Tubular Festival, with iconic musical acts including Flock of Seagulls, The Motels, and The Producers, headed by Thomas Dolby and The Lost Toy People; Wednesday at 7pm // Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., (Castro); details at thecastro.com
Explore the dynamics of metal in two new exhibitions at the Petaluma Arts Center with Expressions in Metal in the Main Gallery and selections from Thirty-Six Views of the Golden Gate Bridge: Photographs by Arthur Drooker in the North Gallery; Opening reception is Thursday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. // Petaluma Arts Center, 230 Lakeville, (Petaluma); details at petalumaartscenter.org
Experience the smooth jazz sounds of Sacha Boutros as he takes over the Redwood Room at The Clift Hotel during “Redwood Room After Dark”; Thursday at 7pm. // The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco, 495 Geary St., (Lower Nob Hill); details at redwoodroomsf.com
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Robin Williams’ The Birdcage with a special one-night-only viewing; Thursday, 7:30pm. // Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., (Castro); details at thecastro.com
The San Francisco Symphony brings James Bond to life, celebrating more than 60 years of 007 films with a musical extravaganza; Thursday and Friday. // Multiple locations; details at sfsymphony.org
Explore the world of independent publishing during the San Francisco Art Book Fair, an event brimming with indie magazines, books, artisan publications, and more. The opening reception kicks off Thursday from 6pm to 10pm, followed by three full days of free programming. // 1150 25th St., 1201 Minnesota St., and 1275 Minnesota St. (Mission-Potrero); details on Instagram @sfartbookfair
Take a tour the beautiful waterfront model homes at Delta Coves. Just east of the Bay Area, Delta Coves brings resort-style waterfront living to the California Delta. Residents enjoy direct boating access, private docks, and a vibrant island clubhouse surrounded by some of Northern California’s most scenic waterways; model homes are open every Thursday through Monday, from 10am to 6pm. // Delta Coves, 21 Seaward Ct. (Bethel Island), information and directions at DeltaCoves.com
Thank you to our partners at Delta Coves.
Get in touch with your emotions when The San Francisco Standard presents a free showing of Inside Out; Friday at 7pm. // Civil War Parade Ground, Graham St., (Presidio); details at sfstandard.com
Celebrate and sway to the music at the return of Bhangra & Beats Night Market, a free, family-friendly open-air festival featuring live music, dance performances, cultural activities, food vendors, cocktails, and shopping; Friday from 4pm to 9pm. // Yerba Buena Gardens, Jessie Square, and Yerba Buena Lane; details at bhangraandbeats.com
Walk through The Still Point, a 70-minute, multi-room art and dance exhibit performance combining music, interactive elements, theater, and scenic installation; Friday and Saturday. // SOMArts, 934 Brannan St., (SoMa); details at somarts.org
Gather with friends at the North Shattuck Block Party. The free event features live music, local food, wine, shopping, and family activities, presented by The North Shattuck Association; Saturday from 11am to 6pm // Shattuck Ave. and Rose St., (Berkeley); details at northshattuck.org
Dress up for a Masters of the Universe event, featuring a showing of the film and a costume contest complete with prizes; Saturday at 2pm. // Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., (Castro); details at thecastro.com
Pair wine with combat sports when the California State Athletic Commissions and Raymond Vineyards partner to support retired fighters and the CSAC Fighter Pension Fund with a hard-hitting Napa Knockout event; Saturday at 3pm // Raymond Vineyards, 1584 St. Helena Hwy., (St. Helena); details at eventbrite.com
Experience Brooklyn-based rapper and producer Kool Keith with DJ Shortkut, playing tunes from Black Elvis 2; Saturday. // The Freight, 2020 Addison St., (Berkeley); details at thefreight.org
Watch an old favorite as The Princess Diaries comes to the free outdoor movie series Cinema on the Square; Saturday. // Union Square Plaza, 333 Post St., (Union Square); details at visitunionsquaresf.com
Peek behind the scenes of the art being created by a cohort of interdisciplinary artists, scientists, technologists, and researchers during Leonardo@Djerassi Open Studios 2026; Saturday. // Djerassi Resident Artists Program, 2325 Bear Gulch Rd., (Woodside); details at djerassi.org
Learn more about Jack Johnson and how he made the jump from surfer boy to filmmaker to musician in the all-tell documentary Surfilmusic directed by Emmett Malloy; Saturday at 8pm. // Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St., (Monterey); details at surfilmusic.jackjohnsonmusic.com
Witness comedy in action during Sketch on Speed, presented by Killing My Lobster. The show you’ll experience was written, produced, and performed within 12 hours; Saturday at 9pm. // Z Below, 470 Florida St. (Mission-Potrero); details at zspace.org
Join the crowd or watch from afar as the San Francisco Marathon stomps through town, featuring a 5K, 10K, half marathon, full marathon, ultra marathon, and double marathon; Saturday and Sunday. // Details at thesfmarathon.com
Discover a new side of wine during “Unfiltered: A Celebration of Wine on the Edge,” featuring winemakers from 60 nearby natural and low-intervention brands pouring and discussing this niche part of the industry; Saturday and Sunday. // Donkey & Goat Winery, 1340 Fifth St., (Berkeley); details at donkeyandgoat.com
Enjoy the magic of Matilda with a full orchestra while Danny Devito narrates alongside the iconic scores. Saturday and Sunday. // Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., (Civic Center); details at sfsymphony.org
Shop eclectic riches from treasure hunters, collectors, and enthusiasts at Found in the Fog as it celebrates its second monthly art, antique, and vintage market; Sunday from 8am to 3pm. // Marina Middle School, 3500 Fillmore St., (Marina); details on Instagram @foundinthefog.sf
Explore one of the earlier in-your-face adaptations of queer culture with the 2000 cult classic film But I’m a Cheerleader; Sunday at 2pm. // Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., (Castro); details at thecastro.com
Celebrate leather culture and live entertainment without waiting for the Folsom Street Fair when the Up Your Alley Fair hits the streets of Dore Alley; Sunday. // Dore Alley; details at folsomstreet.org
