San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Learn about the science behind cat behavior, including the relationship among cat color, personality traits and intelligence, from Karol Maybury, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the University of Maine at Farmington and co-founder of the Maine Cat Lab.FreePresented by San Francisco Public Library

Local Event: The Science Behind Cat Color, Personality Traits and Intelligence

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The Science Behind Cat Color, Personality Traits and Intelligence

Hear from the Community Engagement Consultants that guided community engagement and artists' activations for five selected monument case studies from the Civic Art Collection. Each consultant collaborated with a community historian to guide three community story circles and two artists to propose creative interventions and public programming over the course of a year. Their work aligns with the Shaping Legacy Audit Report recommendation from the San Francisco Arts Commission to create a participatory, community-based planning process for monuments and memorials with long histories of adverse public reaction. Case study monuments include Francis Scott Key, General Ulysses Simpson Grant, Padre Junipero Serra, Christopher Columbus and The Dewey Monument.&nbsp;Panelists &amp; affiliated organizations- Jade Fong, Programs &amp; Projects Lead, American Indian Cultural District- Lauren Bartone, Artist, California Migration Museum- LisaRuth Elliot, Co-director, Shaping San Francisco- Raquel Redondiaz, Director, SOMA Pilipinas- Paul S. Flores, Community Storyteller, Youth SpeaksModerator&nbsp;- Sara Moncada, Director of Native Ecology, Association of Ramaytush Ohlone&nbsp;This program is part of the Power &amp; Public Memory: Shaping Legacy Program Series, which uplifts community stories and artists' proposals for reimagined commemorative landscapes and inclusive spaces of public memory. The series runs through November, with subsequent programs on the first Wednesday of each month.FreePresented by San Francisco Public Library

Local Event: Panel: Shaping Legacy Monument Case Studies

Panel: Shaping Legacy Monument Case Studies

Hear from the Community Engagement Consultants that guided community engagement and artists' activations for five selected...

Aug. 12 and Aug. 13, 10:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both daysThe Genealogy and Family History Symposium 2026 is a two-day conference presented by the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) and the California Genealogical Society (CGS), featuring speakers from SFPL, CGS, SFgenealogy, the Oakland FamilySearch Center and others covering a diverse range of topics.&nbsp;Learn about physical and electronic resources available at the library that can aid your research, as well as how to search for specific ancestors like African American, Portuguese, Chinese, Filipino American, Russian American and more. The symposium takes place in the lower level of the Main Library with presentations in the Koret Auditorium and Latino/Hispanic Room B, discussion groups in Latino/Hispanic Room A and organizations tabling in the Koret Lobby.FreePresented by San Francisco Public Library.

Local Event: Genealogy and Family History Symposium

Genealogy and Family History Symposium

Aug. 12 and Aug. 13, 10:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both daysThe Genealogy and Family History Symposium 2026 is a two-day...

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Learn how to test your home for radon using the Library's new Radon Detector Lending Program, made possible through a partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Indoor Radon Program. This presentation explains what radon is, why it is a health concern and why testing is the only way to detect it. Attendees learn how radon levels can vary from home to home, how to use and interpret Radon Cube readings and what steps to take if elevated levels are found, including mitigation options and typical costs.&nbsp; Radon is invisible and undetectable without testing, but testing is simple and accessible, with effective solutions available when elevated levels are found.&nbsp;Presented by Dale Parks, State Radon Officer and Senior Environmental Scientist, California Department of Public Health Indoor Radon Program.FreePresented by San Francisco Public Library

Local Event: Presentation: Radon and Your Health

Presentation: Radon and Your Health

Learn how to test your home for radon using the Library's new Radon Detector Lending Program, made possible through a...

Buena Vista Park, Corner of Haight and Buena Vista Ave W, San Francisco, CA 94117

Enjoy an afternoon of community, connection and commerce at the Haight-Ashbury Small Business Stroll. This guided walk spotlights six locally owned businesses, each offering a unique look into their story, products and services.&nbsp; &nbsp;At each stop, enjoy a short interview with the business owner followed by time to explore, shop and engage with neighbors. Many participating businesses offer exclusive discounts or special promotions just for event guests. Dress in your best Haight Ashbury style and stay until the final stop for a prize drawing featuring items from the participating businesses.&nbsp;Meet at Buena Vista Park (Corner of Haight and Buena Vista Ave W) at 2 pm. Event to take place rain or shine.&nbsp; &nbsp;2:00 - Meet at Buena Vista Park (Corner of Haight and Buena Vista Ave W)&nbsp;2:15 - Pipe Dreams (1376 Haight St.)&nbsp;2:45 - Love on Haight (1400 Haight St.)&nbsp;3:15 - Mendel's (1556 Haight St.)&nbsp;3:45 - San Francisco Mercantile (1698 Haight St.)&nbsp;4:15 - Cal Surplus (1541 Haight St.)&nbsp;4:45 - Gold Cane Cocktail Lounge (1569 Haight St.)&nbsp;Presented by the San Francisco Public Library's Small Business Center and Park Branch.FreePresented by San Francisco Public Library

Local Event: Haight-Ashbury Small Business Stroll

Haight-Ashbury Small Business Stroll

Enjoy an afternoon of community, connection and commerce at the Haight-Ashbury Small Business Stroll. This guided walk...

In honor of its 50th anniversary, World Arts West, a non-profit supporting over 450 Bay Area dance companies, celebrates and documents the legacies of foundational Bay Area dance legends:- Deborah Vaughn (Dimensions Dance Theater)- Mythili Kumar (Abhinaya Dance Company of San Jose)- Naomi Diouf (Diamano Coura West African Dance Company)- Roy &amp; PJ Hirabayashi (San Jose Taiko)Esteemed elders, Dr. Anne Huang and Artistic Director of Los Lupenos de San Jose, Samuel Cortez join us for an afternoon of discussion and memories moderated by World Arts West CEO.FreePresented by San Francisco Public Library

Local Event: Panel: World Arts West Legacy Artist Dialogue

Panel: World Arts West Legacy Artist Dialogue

In honor of its 50th anniversary, World Arts West, a non-profit supporting over 450 Bay Area dance companies, celebrates and...

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Safe Words returns to SF Eagle for We're Queer, as in Funny, this month’s edition of Safe Words Comedy Showcase. Up from LA, Diana Hong headlines a lineup built for sharp storytelling, queer absurdity, trans joy, and the kind of bar-show electricity that makes a Wednesday at the Eagle worth planning around. Adam Strawbridge, Gold E. West, and Woodlief McCabe round out the bill, with Geulah Finman guest-hosting the night.
Safe Words exists to create safe spaces for queer audiences and accelerate the careers of queer comedians.Your investment of a VIP or Pay What You Can General Admission ticket increases performer pay, let's us bring in more of the community, and broaden our impact.
This show is built for people who want sharp stand-up in a bar where queer audiences are actually at the center. People who want to uplift queer voices (allies) are warmly welcome too - just be sure to bring cash for tips! 😜
Expect a show with range: dry intelligence, intimate storytelling, quick left turns, and comics with genuinely distinct points of view rather than a showcase interchangeable cis-het dudes making the same jokes about... us - usually.
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<h3><a target="_blank" href="https://dhongcomedy.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Diana Hong</a></h3>
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Diana is a Korean American lesbian comic whose grounded presence and calm delivery catch audiences off guard in the best way. Her storytelling is smart, sincere, and often surprisingly emotional. She tackles grief, identity, and cultural absurdities with heart and a deadpan edge that makes you laugh first and think later. Her comedy has been featured on Netflix is a Joke Radio, SF Sketchfest, Fuse TV, and she is a regular at Cobb's Comedy Club and San Francisco Punch Line.
<a target="_blank" href="https://dhongcomedy.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Website: dhongcomedy.com</a> &nbsp;·&nbsp; <a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/dhongcomedy" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram: @dhongcomedy</a>
<h3>Adam Strawbridge</h3>
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Adam is a comedian and animator in Oakland. He’s a regular at clubs and indie shows all over California including Don’t Tell and Cheaper Than Therapy. He does not regret getting a PhD in music.
<a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/adamjstrawbridge" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram: @adamjstrawbridge</a>
<h3>Gold E. West</h3>
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Gold E. West is a comedian and public speaker from Harbor City, CA who got so tired of being the butt of the joke that they started telling some. If you want the whole family to laugh, and your grandma to start using the right pronouns, then go for the Gold! (My only credits are the “Trans Voices Showcase” at STRUT, the Donut Worry Just Laugh showcase, and the Safe Words' Castro Comedy Cabaret.)
<a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/goldewestcomedy" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram: @goldewestcomedy</a>
<h3>Woodlief McCabe</h3>
gay · transgender · He/Him
Woodlief is a comedian based in NYC who runs the monthly Brooklyn show Good Normal Show No Gimmick. Originally from the Bay, he’s excited to be doing comedy near home again. His work has included MTV and Autostraddle.
<a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/woodlief.zip" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram: @woodlief.zip</a>
<h3>Guest host Geulah Finman</h3>
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Geulah is a tall, dark and handsome queerdo living and performing in and around San Francisco. Geulah is a member of the San Francisco Neo Futurists and co-producer of Vault Comedy SF.
<a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/geulah_" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram: @geulah_</a>
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Local Event: We're QUEER, as in FUNNY - Safe Words Comedy Showcase

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