This year's free Shakespeare in the Park production is Romeo and Juliet. The Shakespeare classic will run nine times in September in San Francisco. On September 5, 6, 7, 12 and 13, you can see the production on the Presidio's Main Post Parade Ground Lawn.
Photo by Amy Hart
Published: September, 2015
Free Shakespeare in the Park
This year’s free Shakespeare in the Park production is Romeo and Juliet. The Shakespeare classic will run nine times in September in San Francisco. On September 5, 6, 7, 12 and 13, you can see the production on the Presidio’s Main Post Parade Ground Lawn. On September 19, 20, 26 and 27, the production will be at McLaren Park’s Jerry Garcia Amphitheater. All shows start at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.sfshakes.org.
Sea Music Festival
The annual Sea Music Festival on the Hyde Street Pier in San Francisco takes place Saturday, September 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The music is of nautical, seafaring traditions from all over the world with Irish, British, North American and Latin American influence. You will find free entertainment on two stages all day long. You will also find some activities and events on the historic vessels Balclutha and Eureka. The cost is $5 per person to board both of these boats and participate in their activities (ages 15 and under free). This event offers a nautically themed day full of fun for the entire family. For more Information, call (415) 447-5000.
Best Coast Beer Fest
Billed as “Will Ferrell’s Beer Festival of Choice,” the Best Coast Beer Fest is on September 20 in San Francisco’s Marina Green. Join other beer lovers as you sample brews from dozens of local breweries such as 101 North Brewing Company, San Francisco Brewing Company and Half Moon Bay Brewing Company. There are two sessions, from 12 to 3 p.m. and from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $55 for each session, with special VIP tickets available for $125. Proceeds go to Cancer for College, which helps cancer survivors go to college. For more information, visit bestcoastbeerfest.com.
29th Annual Harvest Ball
Celebrate V. Sattui Winery’s 130th Anniversary at the 29th Annual Harvest Ball, featuring the coastal cuisine of Liguria with Michelin Chef Luca Collami on September 12 from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Experience an entire weekend of activities, including a Friday farmers market tour and cooking school, Saturday morning winemaker vineyard tours and Sunday “morning after” mimosas and pastries. Come enjoy a six-course candlelit dinner among the vines of Vittorio’s Vineyard accompanied by some of V. Sattui’s finest vintages young and old. This year’s live Abbacadabra dinner show features a tribute to the epic sounds of the late 1970s and early 80s—and that’s just the beginning! Stay and dance the night away to the Motown/disco/funk sounds of Big City Revue, one of the most popular dance bands in the San Francisco Bay Area. V. Sattui Winery is located at 1111 White Lane in St. Helena. For more information, call (707) 963-7774 or visit www.vsattui.com.
Super Bowl 50 Celebration Kicks Off at S.F. Waterfront
The NFL kicks off both its 96th season and the season-long celebration of Super Bowl 50 with 2015 NFL Kickoff Presented by Hyundai at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 10. Celebrations will begin in San Francisco with a free concert featuring multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding and San Francisco’s own Grammy Award-winning band Train live at Justin Herman Plaza across from the historic San Francisco Ferry Building. The musical performances and activities in San Francisco are part of the year-long “On the Fifty” campaign dedicated to celebrating the Super Bowl and commemorating Super Bowl 50. Performances by Goulding and Train will be featured in simulcast coverage of a 60-minute pregame show for the first game of the NFL season from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on NBC and NFL Network.
Sausalito Arts Festival
Spend this Labor Day (September 5 to 7) weekend at the Sausalito Arts Festival. One of the most noted festivals every year, this annual event features work from some of the best local and national artists for three days. You also get the chance to listen to live music, sample some of the best local wines and enjoy a variety of gourmet foods. This year’s headliner is Jefferson Starship, performing on Saturday night from 4:30 to 6 p.m. For more information, visit sausalitoartfestival.org.
Coast Guard Boating Skills Course Offered
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 1-4, is offering an 11-week course in boating skills and seamanship beginning Tuesday, September 15, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Loch Lomond Yacht Club, 95 Loch Lomond Drive, San Rafael. The course covers “rules of the road,” buoys and markers, tide book and marine radio usage, lines and knots and an introduction to navigation. In short, everything you need to know for beginning safe boating. A small $75 fee provides a course text, workbook, classroom, copy of the SF Bay chart and instruction by qualified and experienced USCG Auxiliary member volunteers. Course graduates receive diplomas that may reduce the cost of their boat insurance. For inquiries or registration, contact Mary Kirkwood at divermary@comcast.net or (415) 209-9999.
Art Works Fundraiser
On Saturday, September 26, Art Works Downtown (AWD) transforms into the Casa Azul, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo’s famed residence and studio in Mexico City. Patrons and guests of AWD are invited to celebrate San Rafael’s own house-studio where artists live and work in a vibrant creative community. The event is to support arts programming at AWD and its 17 affordable housing apartments. The event is sponsored by Marin Community Foundation, Bank of Marin and Green Chile Kitchen. The event takes place from 7:30 to 10 p.m. and will feature an art auction, small bites and margaritas courtesy of the Green Chile restaurant, gourmet appetizers and drinks, live music, dancing and more. The party will be held in AWD’s Susan Kirby Place patio and the lower section of the art center, located around the corner from 1337 Fourth Street at D Street. Tickets are $60 in advance or $75 the week of the event and creative attire is encouraged. More information, online auction and tickets can be found at www.biddingforgood.com/artworksdowntown.
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