San Francisco held its inaugural Oktoberfest within the new 'Entertainment Zone,' allowing public alcohol consumption between certain streets, showcasing local businesses' hopes for economic recovery.

Deftones announce a show at Chase Center for their 2025 North American Tour, with presale tickets available and a mention of past performances and their annual festival.

Patti Smith will headline the 2024 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival in Golden Gate Park, with a lineup of 65 acts and additional nighttime gigs supporting local musicians.

The 49th annual San Francisco Opera in the Park event offered free, world-class opera performances in Golden Gate Park under Music Director Eun Sun Kim.

San Francisco Mayor Breed proposed creating four new Entertainment Zones downtown to support cultural events and allow outdoor consumption of to-go alcohol from bars and restaurants during public events.

Film SF is hosting free film screenings at SFO and the San Francisco Public Library to honor Latinx filmmakers during Latinx Heritage Month, with events and filmmaker interactions.

San Francisco is launching California's first Entertainment Zone for an Oktoberfest event featuring drinks, music, and games in a bustling downtown area.

Elton John won’t perform at Dreamfest during the Dreamforce conference due to unforeseen circumstances, with P!nk and Imagine Dragons stepping in. The event raises funds for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals.

San Francisco's Sue Bierman Park hosts free performances of "The Tempest," as part of efforts to revitalize the Embarcadero area with cultural events. Mayor Breed supports the initiative to make the city a dynamic 24/7 destination.

Greg Kihn, rock musician and Bay Area icon, has died at 75 after battling Alzheimer's. He was known for hits like "Jeopardy" and also worked in radio and wrote novels. A private memorial and public concert are planned.

Idris Elba has canceled his DJ set at Outside Lands, attributing the decision to unforeseen circumstances. Marc Kinchen, also known as MK, will replace him on the lineup.

San Francisco hosts a free daytime electronic music show, "Dirtybird: Back to Baysics," featuring DJ Sacha Robotti, with a festive atmosphere and street closures managed by SFMTA.

San Francisco faces a heat wave with record temperatures and high fire danger, prompting Red Flag Warnings and caution against fireworks leading up to the Fourth of July.