San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center

07/16/2025

Some summer organizing down in the storage & archive rooms at the War Memorial & Performing Arts Center.

Paperwork, floorplans, tapestries OH MY!

07/14/2025

👷🏼Maintenance in Progress 🛠️ We are currently undergoing scheduled maintenance here at the War Memorial Opera House.

During this down time, access to certain areas may be limited. We appreciate your patience as we take this time to care for one of San Francisco’s most treasured cultural landmarks. 💫

Stay tuned for updates—we’ll be back soon, brighter than ever!

07/09/2025

Wednesday, July 9 · 7:30 - 8:30pm
State of the Art(s) - The Evolution of the Audience

Explore how nightlife and entertainment experiences are transforming to meet the demands of today’s more engaged and diverse crowds. With panelists:
Sean Ahearn, Elevation XR
Dave Peterson, Non Plus Ultra
Caden Velasquez, DRC Creatives
Tickets at welcometomannys.com/events

07/06/2025

Visit the American Legion War Memorial Commission gallery.

Featured - PTSD Exhibit: This show explores the dimensions of the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder diagnosis and what Vets and their supporters can do to help.

This is an important showing for Veterans who are suffering from or are having symptoms of PTSD.

Please stop by to see what you can do to help combat this awful disorder.

📍ALWMC Gallery - 401 Van Ness Ave
⌚️Daily 10am - 7pm
🎟️Free Entry

07/04/2025

🎆 This 4th of July, we celebrate freedom, community, and the enduring spirit of the arts in San Francisco and at the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center — a place where expression, history, culture, and creativity shine as brightly as the fireworks above. ✨🎭⁠
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From stirring performances to moments of reflection, this iconic space reminds us of the beauty we build when we come together.

Here's to music, movement, and the magic of our independence — right in the heart of San Francisco.⁠
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07/03/2025

Film with Live Orchestra

07/03/2025

🎉 Tian Jiang “Piano Concert” is coming to the Herbst Theatre!

“Exquisite performance.” - The Los Angeles Times

An internationally renowned pianist, recognized for his signature colors in sound and over-the-edge thrilling virtuosity. His critically acclaimed North America debut at Carnegie Hall was praised by The New York Times as: “Shining, crisp, energetic and colorfully illuminated playing”.

📍Herbst Theatre
🗓️November 23, 2025
🎟️ Visit the calendar 🔗 in bio for more info and tickets

🎼 Rachmaninoff’s Moment Musicals

06/29/2025

The Green Room at San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center

Events | Weddings | Receptions | Parties | Dinners

Follow the 🔗 in bio and contact a booking manager today.

06/28/2025

A beautiful photo of the Veterans Building this Pride weekend. 🏳️‍🌈❤️

Thank you for sharing and being a part of what makes our arts community so special!

06/27/2025

We had such a beautiful time celebrating Pride Month with our photobooth! 🌈💖

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06/24/2025

🌈 is back in the for Frameline49, with select films screening June 26-28 🪩⁠
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Frameline’s mission is to change the world through the power of q***r cinema. As a media arts nonprofit, Frameline’s programs connect filmmakers and audiences in the Bay Area and around the world. We work tirelessly year-round to fund, distribute, restore, and amplify q***r films.⁠
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THE WORLD IS WATCHING — in theaters throughout San Francisco and Oakland. Running June 18–28, Frameline49 is showcasing 11 days of world-renowned q***r films, singular performances, and must-attend parties. When you show up for q***r and trans stories on screen, you’re showing up for the LGBTQ+ community’s past, present, and future.⁠
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📍 Herbst Theatre⁠
🗓️ June 26-28, 2025⁠
🎟️ Vist the 🔗 in our bio

06/24/2025