In a word: weather! Here’s a sunny preview of our famed cultural trio: San Francisco’s opera, ballet, and symphony season bring arts and entertainment into the spotlight. Once again, Haute Living San Francisco is a proud media sponsor of the glamorous Opera Ball opening night, the 43rd San Francisco Fall Show, and the Mill Valley Film Festival. Enjoy!
CURRENT
Through Sept. 28
de Young | Matisse’s Jazz Unbound
In the final decades of a prolific career, modern artist Henri Matisse (1869–1954) took up book illustration. This exhibition celebrates the museum’s 2024 acquisition of Jazz, Matisse’s 1947 artist book on the circus and theater. Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr. famsf.org
Through Oct. 5
Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64 | de Young, San Francisco
Due to popular demand, the exhibit Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm was extended. Get a behind-the-scenes look into the meteoric rise of Beatlemania, organized by London’s National Portrait Gallery. famsf.org
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 4 – 6
San Francisco Symphony | Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience
A new film concert takes fans on an epic onscreen cinematic journey covering 23 films. Revisit the earliest days of Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor as they discover their place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. sfsymphony.org
Sept. 5
San Francisco Opera | Opera Ball
Bravo! Haute Living San Francisco is a proud media partner for a glamorous opening night experience at the year’s biggest fundraiser. Featuring Rigoletto (tickets sold separately) with red carpet and cocktails, formal dinner, and after-party. Presented by San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Opera Guild, with proceeds supporting the future of opera programming and education in the Bay Area. City Hall and War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave. sfopera.com
Sept. 5 – 27 (various dates)
San Francisco Opera | Rigoletto
Giuseppe Verdi’s operatic masterpiece is a study in dualities: cynicism and tenderness, hope and despair. Richly designed renaissance couture is set against a striking backdrop. Music Director Eun Sun Kim leads the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and Chorus in a continuation of her multi-year exploration of the works of Verdi. sfopera.com
Sept. 7
San Francisco Opera | 50th Anniversary Opera in the Park
An annual tradition is free to all presented by San Francisco Chronicle. Music Director Eun Sun Kim leads San Francisco Opera Orchestra in an afternoon of arias and ensembles performed by stars from the 2025–26 season. 1:30 p.m. Robin Williams Meadow, Golden Gate Park. sfopera.com
Sept. 9 – Oct. 5
BroadwaySF | Shucked
Maizy and Beau are getting hitched, when the corn that protects their small community starts to die. A Tony Award-winning team is behind the book, the score, and the direction. Curran Theatre, 445 Geary St. broadwaysf.com
Sept. 12 – 21
Flower Piano 10th Anniversary | SF Botanical Garden
A unique and creative 10-day event that transforms San Francisco Botanical Garden into an al fresco concert hall where everyone is invited to play and listen. A special opening night event at Flower Piano Lounge features Montuno Swing Salsa Band with Grammy Award-winning pianist Christian Tumalan. 1199 9th Ave., Golden Gate Park. sfbg.org
Sept. 13
San Francisco Symphony | Celebrating Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group perform iconic San Francisco music with the symphony in honor of Nancy Hellman Bechtel and 25 years of HSB. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. sfsymphony.org
Sept. 13
31st One Mind Music Festival | TRAIN
An afternoon of wine tastings from dozens of premier Napa Valley vintners while connecting with philanthropists and innovators, capped off with dinner and an intimate concert by Grammy-winning band TRAIN. In support of mental health initiatives. Staglin Family Vineyard in Rutherford. onemind.org
Sept. 18 – 20
San Francisco Symphony | Gaffigan Conducts Gershwin & Ellington
Immerse yourself in America’s distinctive cultural resource: its music. Hear works by George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, and Carlos Simon in an exhilarating, globe-trotting tour of our national sound. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. sfsymphony.org
Sept 18 – Oct. 19
A.C.T. | Kim’s Convenience
A hilarious and heartwarming feel-good, award-winning comedy drama about a Korean family-run corner store that inspired the popular Netflix hit. American Conservatory Theater, Toni Rembe Theater. 415 Geary St. act-sf.org/kims
Sept. 19
Larkmead Sunset Serenade
At the historic winery, a leisurely late afternoon of wine and live music by Brandon Eardley features acoustic guitar with a mix of rock, reggae, folk, Motown, and blues. Larkmead Vineyards, 1100 Larkmead Ln., Calistoga. larkmead.com/events
Sept. 19 – 21
Chase Center | Laver Cup 2025
Six of the best men’s tennis players from Europe are pitted against six of their counterparts from the rest of the world over three days of intense team competition. Teams are led by Yannick Noah for Team Europe and Andre Agassi as Team World Captain. 1 Warriors Way. chasecenter.com/events
Broadway SF | Les Misérables
Sept. 24 – Oct. 5
The world’s most popular musical, the Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon with a magnificent score of great songs seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries in 22 languages. Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market St. broadwaysf.com
Sept. 25 – 27
Valley of the Moon Vintage Fest
Two centuries ago, the first wine grapes were harvested here, now celebrated with community-wide festivities in historic Sonoma Plaza.Presented by the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Foundation. valleyofthemoonvintagefestival.org
Sept. 26 – 28
68th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival
Since 1958, the world’s longest continuously running jazz festival has been held on a 20-acre, oak-studded venue. The nonprofit event stages 79 events over three days and nights on five stages to celebrate America’s creativity and cultural heritage by presenting musicians, composers, and young rising stars. Monterey County Fairgrounds. montereyjazzfest.org