Settle into the new season with these must-do events.

Cynthia Erivo hits the high notes with SF Symphony Sept. 14.

Through 10/13

WICKED

Don’t miss the 20th anniversary of Wicked, the smash-hit Broadway musical playing at the Orpheum Theater, before seeing the movie version on the big screen later this fall. 1192 Market St., 888.746.1799, broadwaysf.com

9/5-8

MUSIC FROM STUDIO GHIBLI

SF Symphony will transport guests into their favorite Ghibli films with the help of talented composer Joe Hisaishi as the studio’s most beloved scores are recreated, accompanied by Hayao Miyazaki’s iconic imagery onscreen. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., 415.864.6000, sfsymphony.org

9/6

OPERA BALL

San Francisco Opera’s biggest fundraiser of the year is back and better than ever. Delight in a red carpet welcome, festive cocktail reception, breathtaking performance of Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera and lively afterparty. City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B Goodlett Place; War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave., 415.864.3330, sfopera.com

9/10

HOZIER

Soulful singer Hozier is bringing his Unreal Unearth tour to Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View. Sing along to several hits, including “Eat Your Young, “All Things End” and “Francesca.” 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, 650.967.4040, mountainviewamphitheater.com

9/14

CYNTHIA ERIVO

Tony and Grammy award-winning actress and singer Cynthia Erivo brings her talents to the San Francisco stage alongside SF Symphony just in time for Wicked’s (Erivo plays Elphaba in the move adaption) Bay Area takeover. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., 415.864.6000, sfsymphony.org

9/14-15

AUTUMN MOON FESTIVAL

Enjoy two full days of live music, dragon parades, lion dancers, arts and crafts, food and shopping on Grant Avenue from California to Broadway to celebrate Chinatown’s Autumn Moon Festival. moonfestival.org

9/20

WHISKIES OF THE WORLD

Taste your way through over 150 international whiskies at this high-proof fete. Guests will also enjoy light bites and a chic take-home tasting glass. 450 Powell St., whiskiesoftheworld.com

Joe Hisaishi conducts SF Symphony’s Studio Ghibli tribute from Sept. 5 to 8.

9/20-22

A JOURNEY OF GREEK CULTURE

SF’s beloved Greek Food Festival is back under another name, but it offers the same delicious cuisine—spanakopita, moussaka, gyros and more—that put it on the map. Traditional folk dance performances round out the entertainment. Annunciation Cathedral, 245 Valencia St., annunciation.org

9/21-11/9

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

Watch as students of the Cornley University Drama Society attempt to recreate the 1920s production of The Murder at Haversham Manor, during which everything that can go (hilariously) wrong does. SF Playhouse, 450 Post St., 415.677.9596, sfplayhouse.org

9/25

SF SYMPHONY OPENING NIGHT GALA

Superstar pianist Lang Lang headlines SF Symphony’s Opening Night Gala alongside conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen and Gina Alice. The celebratory program features selections from Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet and two pieces by Camille Saint-Saëns. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., 415.864.6000, sfsymphony.org

The Peong dress by Miss Sohee, 2020 graduation collection “The Girl in Full Bloom,” on view at Hallyu! The Korean Wave through January 2025.

9/27-1/6

HALLYU! THE KOREAN WAVE

Hallyu! The Korean Wave debuts at the Asian Art Museum, exploring the global influence of Korean pop culture. The exhibition features nearly 200 objects and artworks, dynamic digital displays and interactive experiences, celebrating Hallyu’s impact across cinema, drama, music, fashion and beauty, captivating audiences worldwide. 200 Larkin St., 415.581.3500, asianart.org

9/28-29

PORTOLA MUSIC FESTIVAL

Get your groove on at Portola Music Festival’s third iteration, which features largely electronic music and notable stars like M.I.A., Rebecca Black and DJ Heartstring. Pier 80, 501 Cesar Chavez St., portolamusicfestival.com

9/29

FOLSOM STREET FAIR

This fair is the largest leather and BDSM fetish event in the world. The fair caps SF’s Leather Pride Week and features games, beverage booths, stages with alternative bands and artists, and dance areas with DJs and cage dancers. 415.552.3247, folsomstreet.org

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