The 20 greatest things to do in SF this week

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See bands, orchestras, and virtuosos perform, and explore 12 hidden pianos you can play yourself across Golden Gate Park’s foliage oasis.

Check out mind-bending audiovisual shows, immersive art exhibits, and pioneering talks at the Mission’s outpost for futuristic culture. 

Local poets and live musicians will be bathed in the blue glow of the pool at the ’80s rock ’n’ roll Phoenix Hotel.

With renovations complete, Transamerica Plaza hosts a private, sold-out concert (though you might be able to listen in) with electronic world music legends Thievery Corporation and modern classical from Kronos Quartet at 7pm. There’s also a free public light show on the Pyramid at 8:30.

The face-melting marching band plays brass versions of tunes from around the world at the ever-inclusive El Rio.

Downtown’s Clay and Battery streets turn into a raucous all-ages dance party mixing traditional instruments and DJs amid street food vendors.

Blocks surrounding Grant Avenue and Washington Street will be packed with local food vendors, traditional live music, DJs, and dance performances.

More than 100 artists open their private studios and exhibit their work across two giant buildings in the Mission.

Performers take the stage to share awkward and hilarious real-life stories of first kisses and bad fashion at DNA Lounge.

Enjoy DJs, live traditional music, and mahjong in the gorgeous historic Golden Dragon Club speakeasy.

The SF Opera hosts a mix of classical and modern music at Hibernia Bank, a gilded 1890s building.

Top local DJs get weird at the intimate Club Waziema.

Enjoy Korean drumming, artists, food, K-pop dancing, and family-friendly games at the Presidio.

The British house music hero takes over the Phoenix Hotel all day, performing poolside, followed by a secret after-hours party.

SF Shakespeare’s 42nd season features a tale of revenge on a magic island at the Embarcadero’s Sue Bierman Park.

A mysterious renegade with exotic DJs in a secret location.

This 45th annual celebration of hippie headquarters features 12 bands, a skate jam, art walk, and vendors.

Head to Robin Williams Meadow at Golden Gate Park for five hours of stand-up acts, including surprise guests, in this 43rd annual event.

Grammy winner Haruka Fujii presents an immersive contemporary Japanese music and culture festival at Fort Mason Center.

Join fellow accelerationists and AI believers for lightning talks and relaxation over tacos.