Aug. 4–5
San Francisco Aloha Festival Every year, the Pacific Islanders’ Cultural Association brings this two-day family-friendly festival to the Presidio on the first full weekend of August. Get into an island state of mind with Poly-nesian dance, Pacific Islander music, traditional cuisine, and an “Ohana Korner” with games for children. Free admission; $5 for parking. 10 am–5 pm. The Presidio, Lincoln Blvd. at Anza Ave. www.pica-org.org
Aug. 12
San Francisco Ballet at Stern Grove It’s not every day that you can catch an al fresco performance by the oldest professional
ballet company in America. As part of Stern Grove’s annual outdoor performing-arts festival, the San Francisco Ballet will perform a selection of works from its current repertory, under artistic director Helgi Tomasson. Free. 2 pm. Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Ave. and Sloat Blvd. www.sterngrove.org. 252-6252
Aug. 13–19
Bay Area Tap Festival Gregory Hines would be proud. This week-long festival celebrates the art of tap dance with workshops and panels hosted by the San Francisco Dance Center, culminating with a performance accompanied by live music at Herbst Theatre. $19 for advance tickets to performance on Saturday, Aug. 18. San Francisco Dance Center, 26 Seventh St., and Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave. www.stepology.com, 294-4941
Aug. 19
Family Winemakers of California Tasting Proving there’s more to Wine Country than the big-name behemoths, the Family Winemakers of California is holding a tasting to showcase the state’s small, family-owned wineries. With more than 400 wineries pouring, it’s the largest tasting of California wines in the world. $45 in advance. Noon–4 pm. Fort Mason Center, Marina Blvd. and Buchanan St. www.familywinemakers.org, 345-7575
Aug. 22–26
Fourth Annual San Francisco Fashion Week Be sure to don your best frock and your most fabulous stilettos: It’s Fashion Week! Runway shows will feature collections from established and emerging Bay Area designers, including Katherine Noyes and Elena Calabrese, whose work is featured on this issue’s cover. Tickets $45–$150. Shows will be held at The Galleria at The San Fran-cisco Design Center, 101 Henry Adams St. www.fashionweek-sf.com
Aug. 25–26
Golden Gate Renaissance Festival Travel back to the time of the Tudors with this annual fun-loving fest. Five acres of Golden Gate Park are dedicated to live entertainment, merchants, sword fighting, jousting, and food and drink. $15 for adults; $10 for seniors, military, and teens; $5 for children; ages six and under free. Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park, John F. Kennedy Dr. www.sffaire.com, 354-1773
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