Eternal Paris: Photographing the City of Light at the Legion of Honor
Paris comes to San Francisco with Eternal Paris: Photographing the City of Light, a new Legion of Honor exhibition exploring how photographers shaped the enduring image of the French capital.
Monique An and Crustacean: Garlic Noodles, Family, and Modern Vietnamese Cuisine
Monique An, owner of Crustacean SF, is the third generation of one of San Francisco's great restaurant dynasties - the family behind THE legendary garlic noodles. Having researched this storied family and its successful lineage of women before meeting Monique, I'll...
Cortex in Berkeley: The French Jazz-Funk Legends Sampled by Hip-Hop’s Biggest Names
French cult band Cortex, a pioneer of French jazz-funk and a source of inspiration for generations of hip-hop producers, will take the stage at the UC Theatre in Berkeley on September 18 as part of the Jazz Is Dead tour. Some bands have an influence that reaches far...
Europe in the Park 2026 – A Celebration of European Culture in San Francisco
Europe in the Park is coming back this fall for its 3rd edition — a vibrant, open-air celebration of European culture, cuisine, and creativity in Golden Gate Park! This year's edition promises to be even bigger and brighter, with more performances, more food, more...
SF Tech Week: Making AI More Sustainable with French Expert Pascal Joly
During SF Tech Week, French expert Pascal Joly joins a hands-on workshop at 9Zero exploring practical ways to reduce AI’s energy, water and carbon footprint.
Waterbar SF: Iconic Seafood Restaurant with Stunning Bay Bridge Views
The Story One cannot talk about San Francisco's food scene without talking about the iconic Waterbar, sitting right next to the Bay Bridge. Inspired by New York's Grand Central Oyster Bar and designed as a restaurant for locals, Waterbar opened in January 2008, right...
Sébastien Tellier San Francisco for the Kiss The Beast Tour at the Castro Theatre
Sébastien Tellier comes to San Francisco’s Castro Theatre on September 23, 2026, with his Kiss The Beast Tour, featuring new songs and career-defining favorites
Northern California Glamping Meets Wine Country Stargazing: The Ultimate Dark Sky Experience
Just two hours from the San Francisco Bay Area, Huttopia Wine Country invites you to trade city lights for the magic of star-filled nights. Nestled among the vineyards and just a short drive from Napa Valley and Sonoma County, this unique glamping destination blends...
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SF Restaurant Week: A Taste of France, Through October 25
Discover a taste of France during SF Restaurant Week! Through October 25, French and French-American restaurants across San Francisco are offering special prix-fixe menus starting at $45.
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Emma Hofer-Louis: From Normandy Camembert to Marin French Cheese Co
Meet Emma Hofer-Louis, CEO of Marin French Cheese and Laura Chenel, who brings l'art de recevoir to a 160-year-old Petaluma creamery. After 2.5 years in the job, Emma doesn't hesitate: "It's my dream job." The Story Emma has always worked in cheese. After Neoma...
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Petit Biscuit Brings His Dreamy Beats Back to San Francisco
French electronic music sensation Petit Biscuit brings his signature dreamy melodies and hypnotic beats to The Foundry in San Francisco on October 23, 2026.
A Touch of Paris at San Francisco Opera with Massenet’s Manon
Parisian romance, irresistible temptation, and heartbreaking choices take center stage as San Francisco Opera presents Manon, the French masterpiece by Jules Massenet, from October 15 through November 1, 2026, at the War Memorial Opera House. First performed in Paris...
French Commute: Practice Your French While Riding Around San Francisco
Meet Adeline, the French entrepreneur turning everyday car rides into French conversation sessions aboard Colette, her electric Smart car. Discover French Commute, a fun new way to practice French in San Francisco.
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French cinema – Crescendo (L’Objet du délit): Agnès Jaoui Between Mozart, Power and Harassment
In Crescendo (L’Objet du délit), Agnès Jaoui brings Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro face-to-face with contemporary questions of power, harassment and gender relations.
Aminata Gueye: From Les Bleues to the WNBA Playoffs with the Valkyries
Fresh off a historic World Cup silver medal with France, Aminata Gueye joined the Golden State Valkyries just days before the WNBA playoffs. She talks to MerciSF about her whirlwind arrival, adapting to the team and discovering Ballhalla.
SF Cheese Fest 2026: French Technique Meets California Cheese
Cheese takes the center stage on Treasure Island this Saturday! The Event The SF Cheese Fest celebrates its 11th year on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Gold Bar Distillery - last year's edition was at the Ferry Building. The festival is one of two main annual...