SF This Week

The 89th season of SF's beloved free outdoor concert series kicks off with Peter Cat Recording Co. -- the Delhi-based band whose dreamy, jazz-infused psychedelia has built a cult following worldwide. Marinero opens. Community box office tickets may still be available.

Colombian electronic-meets-tropical powerhouse Bomba Estereo is the kind of act that turns a free park concert into a full-on dance party. La Misa Negra opens with their Oakland cumbia heat. This will be one of the most energetic shows of the Stern Grove season.

Michelle Zauner's Japanese Breakfast is one of the best live acts in indie rock. The voice, the arrangements, the energy. Getting to see her for free in a eucalyptus-lined amphitheater is absurd. Enter the lottery June 14 -- this will be the hottest ticket of the season.

Two of the heaviest bands in modern metal sharing a bill. Killswitch brings the melodic metalcore anthems, Machine Head brings Bay Area thrash pedigree, with Iron Reagan and Havok opening. The Warfield's sound system was made for this kind of night.

One of the sharpest voices on the stand-up circuit -- killer timing, razor-sharp observations. Four nights at SF's legendary Punch Line, the room Dave Chappelle called the best in the country. Multiple showtimes Fri/Sat.

Outdoor comedy in Golden Gate Park with a picnic-blanket setup -- bring your own wine and watch stand-up under the trees. A uniquely SF experience. Runs multiple Sundays through summer.

The Giants come home after a scrappy road trip -- two of three from the Cubs. Willy Adames is heating up, Bryce Eldridge keeps mashing, Devers has settled in. Three-game set under the lights.

A rematch from the road series. Logan Webb likely gets the Friday start at home. Oracle Park in June is one of the best ballpark experiences on the planet -- garlic fries, beer, that skyline view. Sunday afternoon game is a great hang.

The Bay Bridge Series is always a vibe. Cross-bay rivalry energy, bleacher seats from $38 -- one of the best value nights out in the city. Garlic fries and a sunset over the bay included.

14th year. Part food adventure, part block party. Fifteen-plus vendors with artisanal handmade tofu, soy macarons, matcha tofu smoothies. Live cooking demos, lion dancers, K-Pop crews, and the legendary tofu eating contest. Free shuttle from Peace Plaza.

Third year running. Family-friendly night market on one of SF's best food corridors. Four blocks of vendors, street food, and community vibes. Every third Saturday through August. Low-key, no-cover Saturday evening.

SF's annual Juneteenth celebration takes over the historic Fillmore corridor. Live music, a car show, arts and crafts, food vendors, and kids' activities. Community, culture, and history on one street.

SF's oldest street fair, now in its 72nd year. Eleven blocks of juried arts, crafts, live entertainment, Italian street painting, animal blessings, gourmet food, and beer gardens. North Beach is already one of the best neighborhoods to walk -- add a street festival and it's perfect.

Father's Day Juneteenth celebration in the Bayview. Community-driven, family-friendly, and a chance to experience one of SF's most culturally vibrant neighborhoods. Music, food, local vendors.

SOMA Nights turns Folsom Street into a monthly block party with local food, pop-up vendors, art, and live music. Every fourth Thursday through September. A great after-work Thursday hang -- show up and graze.

A technology expo focused on internet, mobile, and adtech innovation. Good for founders who want to see what's new without the three-day conference commitment. One day, one venue, concentrated networking.

The world's longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival hits its 50th anniversary -- a genuine milestone. Eleven days of groundbreaking docs, features, and shorts across SF and Oakland, with the Castro Theatre as centerpiece. This year's 'Trans New Weird' strand is pushing queer cinema forward. Don't sleep on opening and closing night parties.

The first exhibition dedicated to Monet's Venetian cityscapes since their debut over a century ago. More than 100 artworks -- Monet alongside Canaletto, Turner, Sargent, Whistler. His Venice is eerily deserted, all dissolving light and shimmering water. Weekdays less crowded; timed tickets recommended. One of the best museum shows in the country right now.

Japanese-born, Berlin-based artist Chiharu Shiota creates immersive installations with thousands of interwoven threads. This show explores identity and displacement between cultures. Photographs spectacularly but hits different in person.

A deep dive into the civilization that preceded and shaped Rome. The Legion of Honor is worth the trip for the building and views alone -- add a major traveling exhibition and it becomes a genuinely enriching afternoon. Pair it with 'Drawn in Venice' showing through August.

In collaboration with the GLBT Historical Society, YBCA traces the roots and futures of queer and trans movements through art. Perfectly timed for Pride month. Free Wednesday evenings with extended hours until 8pm -- one of the best museum deals in the city.

Alanis Morissette's 1995 album turned into a Tony-winning musical that's sharper than you'd expect. 'You Oughta Know,' 'Ironic,' 'Hand in My Pocket' woven into a story about a family unraveling. The music holds up; the storytelling gives it new teeth.