The SFAC Main Gallery presents "To Bright Disturbances," exploring themes of land use and human-environment interactions through various artistic works.

Esa-Pekka Salonen, after his tenure with the SF Symphony, is taking on roles with the LA Philharmonic as Creative Director and with the Philharmonie de Paris as Creativity and Innovation Chair and Principal Conductor.

A historic Oakland mural depicting Ohlone Native Americans is under threat of being painted over due to complaints about its nudity, sparking local debate on its cultural and educational value.

The historic sculpture "Whales" by Robert B. Howard is now installed at City College of San Francisco after restoration, highlighting the city's artistic heritage.

Kneecap cancelled their U.S. tour, including Bay Area shows, due to a legal battle over a U.K. terrorism charge related to displaying a Hezbollah flag. They plan a bigger tour post-trial.

South San Francisco's Concert in the Park features Ozomatli and Livewire on September 20, with free music, family activities, and food at Orange Memorial Park.

Rainbow Honor Walk organizers are preparing to begin installation of the third phase of sidewalk plaques honoring LGBTQ luminaries in the Castro neighborhood.

The Eames Institute plans to transform the historic Birkenstock campus into an art and design center with exhibitions, workshops, and Eames artifacts, aiming to attract 200,000 visitors annually.

A new "Hearts in San Francisco" sculpture by artist Jaz Cameron was unveiled at the Tenderloin's GLIDE, symbolizing love and support for the neighborhood.

The 'Naga' art installation lit up Golden Gate Park, featuring a 25-foot-high sea serpent with illuminated segments and bubbles, designed to enhance visitor experience.

San Francisco's Artist-in-Residence Program concludes with public exhibits by local artists Afatasi the Artist and Conni McKenzie, featuring sculptures and photography celebrating Black history and culture.

Six tire-based sculptures have quietly claimed prime real estate along JFK Promenade, turning automotive waste into statements about migration and resilience. The installation marks the latest chapter in the systematic transformation of Golden Gate Park's most politically charged stretch of asphalt.

San Francisco celebrates the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary with a series of events, including a Dead & Company concert, boosting the economy with increased tourism and local engagement.