SF's cultural scene is heating up, from innovative film festivals and musical performances to swanky galas, art fairs and more.
Isaac Julien’s “Green Screen Goddess (Ten Thousand Waves),” (2010)
Through 4/20
THE 39 STEPS
A riff on Alfred Hitchcock’s legendary thriller, this slapstick murder mystery by comedian Patrick Barlow features four actors embodying more than 100 characters trying to reveal the secrets of an international spy ring. San Francisco Playhouse, 450 Post St., 415.677.9596, sfplayhouse.org
4/12-14 & 4/15-22
OCEAN FILM FEST
The 21st edition of this festival will present over 50 films exploring the hidden depths of our oceans. Look out for special screenings, an opening night party, panel discussions and more. Cowell Theater at Fort Mason, 2 Marina Blvd., 415.561.6251, intloceanfilmfest.org
Chelsea Ryoko Wong’s “Learning How to Play Mah Jong,” (2022)
4/14
PATTI LUPONE: A LIFE IN NOTES
Watch as the iconic Patti LuPone takes the stage at Davies Symphony Hall, showcasing her memoir in a fun-filled musical format directed by Joseph Thalkin. 201 Van Ness Ave., 415.864.6000, sfsymphony.org
4/20
BAY AREA BREW FEST
Over 70 breweries offering unlimited samples will take over the Presidio Main Lawn for the beer-centric Bay Area Brew Fest. 222 Halleck St., bayareabrewfestival.com
4/21
EARTH DAY SF
Celebrate Mother Earth at The New Farm with music, food, speakers, environmental awareness workshops, vendors and more. 10 Cargo Way, earthdaysanfrancisco.org
Richard Misrach’s “Adji and Shuaib On The Cliffs, Spitting Cave”
4/24
ART BASH
SFMOMA’s signature fundraising event is back and better than ever. The experiential night includes an immersive dinner, premium party lounge and pop-up activations designed by renowned Bay Area artists. 151 3rd St., sfmoma.org
4/24-28
SFFILM FESTIVAL
The SFFILM Festival showcases some of the most innovative films from around the globe alongside in-person events, parties, director’s talks and more. Multiple locations, 415.561.5000, sffilm.org
The Bliss Estate will be transformed during the SF Decorator Showcase.
4/25-28
SF ART FAIR
Explore incredible works from over 85 leading galleries worldwide, plus a dynamic series of public programming designed to delight and inspire. Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Blvd., sanfranciscoartfair.com
4/27
VITAMIN STRING QUARTET
Perhaps most famous for their music on the Netflix hit Bridgerton, Vitamin String Quartet brings their eclectic tunes to the Palace Hotel for Festival Napa Valley’s preview of its signature event, Taste of Napa. 2 New Montgomery St., 707.346.5052, festivalnapavalley.org
4/27-5/27
SF DECORATOR SHOWCASE
This year’s 45th annual SF Decorator Showcase presents 28 designers transforming 31 unique spaces at the Bliss Estate, a stunning Dutch colonial mansion in Pacific Heights. 2898 Broadway, decoratorshowcase.org
Photography by: COURTESY OF ARTIST; PHILLIP MAISEL; COURTESY OF ARTIST; BRAND
