What's happening in Van Ness / Civic Center

Canellakis Conducts Prokofiev & Sibelius

The San Francisco Symphony is among the most adventurous and innovative arts institutions in the United States.

Esmé Quartet and Robert Greenberg: Saturday Mornings

The Esmé Quartet has enjoyed a tremendously successful debut as San Francisco Performances Artists-in-Residence, bringing exciting new energy to the popular Saturday morning series with music historian Dr. Robert Greenberg . Reviewing the Esmé’s Schubert series debut last season, SF Classical Voice said, “All in all, it was a terrific performance that made you look forward to more Schubert and whatever other works the Esmé brings to San Francisco.” Saturday Mornings combine full performances of works complemented by fun, factual commentary. Audience members find them the perfect way to kick off the weekend with music and fellow music-lovers—a San Francisco Performances tradition for more than 30 years!

Esme Quartet - San Francisco

Sundays

Drop-in art making activities, storytelling, performances, and more. Schedule Pride Kickoff Party with DJ Chico Chi2 PM | A free, family-friendly day rave celebrating LGBTQ+ joy and community. Mahjong at the Museum10:30 AM–4 PM | Take a lesson and play all day! Art Activities 10–4 PM | All Day Drop-in Art Activities1:30 PM | Monthly Makers Tours 1 PM | Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries2:30 PM | Collection Tour3:30 PM | Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries See all upcoming Sundays at the Asian Art Museum events.

Presentation: Know Your Banking Rights

Tour, Ha Chong-hyun: Retrospective

Dive deeper into the exhibition, Ha Chong-hyun: Retrospective with our knowledgeable Docents. Get the most out of your visit with free docent-led tours of the collection and special exhibitions. No advance reservation is needed. To join a tour, meet at the Information Desk. See a full range of options on the Tours page.

Storytime: For Families

Social: Main Library Tour

Workshop: National AIDS Memorial Quilt Repair & Panel Making Workshop

Film: Wood Street + Post-Film Discussion

San Francisco Symphony - Dia De Los Muertos Concert

Día de los Muertos

Join us for a celebration of Latin American music and culture including lobby installations by local artists. The dynamic concert program, conducted by José Luis Gómez, features traditional music with contemporary works honoring the rich heritage of this ancient holiday. The event is curated by longtime collaborator Martha Rodríguez-Salazar, and features longtime artistic partner Casa Círculo Cultural. Kids’ Tickets Half Off!

Workshop: Recording Studio Orientation

Art Party for Date | Paint and Sip Class

Paint Your Partner or Paint Together - Experience for Two

Richard Howell – John Coltrane Tribute

Frank Martin | Piano Deszon Claiborne | Drums Ron Belcher | Bass Richard Howell | Tenor

Canellakis Conducts Prokofiev & Sibelius

The San Francisco Symphony is among the most adventurous and innovative arts institutions in the United States.

The Marriage of Figaro

The Countess Rosina plots to chasten her husband’s infidelity, with assistance from Figaro and Susanna. Cherubino, smitten with the Countess, agrees to help. The two women disguise Cherubino as Susanna, in order to lure the Count into a romantic tryst. Susanna leaves to find a ribbon for the disguise, only for the Count himself to arrive. Cherubino quickly hides in a closet. The Count, however, hears noise coming from the closet and doubts the Countess’s claim that Susanna is inside. He takes his wife to fetch tools with which to open the locked closet. Meanwhile, Susanna, having observed everything, urges Cherubino to come out. Cherubino leaps from the window to escape, and Susanna takes his place in the closet. Both Almaviva and Rosina are amazed to find her there upon their return. All seems well until the gardener storms in with crushed geraniums from the flower bed below the window. Figaro, who has run in to announce that the wedding is ready, contends it was he who jumped from the window and feigns a sprained ankle. Marcellina, Bartolo, and the music teacher Basilio enter waving a court summons for Figaro, which allows the lecherous Count to delay the wedding.

Mike Blankenship Quintet

Lively Jazz Club featuring Craft Cocktails, Dim Sum, and live music from local players. Open Wednesday through Saturday.

Peach Tree Rascals

Popscene x Rickshaw Stop Presents PEACH TREE RASCALS The Shine4ya Tour Saturday. 11/7 @ Rickshaw Stop 8pm doors, 9pm show $25.00 advance, $30.00 week of show Support by Michael Sneed Peach Tree Rascals started as best friends. Dominic Pizano, Joseph Barros, and Tarrek Abdel-Khaliq, and Issac Pech met in high school in San Jose, CA, and in 2017 began making music together in a 10x10 shed in Dom’s backyard—with no AC or heater and only stock plugins. From those humble beginnings, PTR learned to sing, write, produce, mix, and play instruments on all of their songs, aiming to be as in-house as possible to ensure independence and authenticity. Now back in San Jose, PTR has made a massive impact. Their breakout single, “Mariposa,” went viral in 2020, peaking at number one on the Billboard Indie chart, earning three certified gold records and one RIAA platinum record. PTR has headlined sold out tours across the globe allowing them to perform at over 18 countries. PTR’s members are majority second-generation immigrant Americans, Tarrek is Palestinian American, Jo is Filipino American, and Dom and Issac are Mexican American. Their music continues to honor their parents’ sacrifices while embracing a bright, collaborative future.