4th of July Fireworks
Fisherman's Wharf is San Francisco's premier spot to celebrate America's Independence Day holiday. Visitors will enjoy free, fabulous entertainment throughout the Wharf, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display over San Francisco Bay. All of the major venues throughout the wharf have special events and attractions planned for the entire family and Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf will feature it's annual barbeque outside by the firepits. The festival begins at noon culminating with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. 

Extreme Mammals - Through September, 2010
Visit the new California Academy of Sciences this month for this showcase of some of the most intriguing mammals, from the speedy to the sloth-like, the towering to the tiny, even the venomous and the armor-clad. Featuring spectacular fossils and reconstructions alongside recent specimens and live animals, the exhibit explores the surprising world of extinct and living mammals.

At the California Academy of Sciences. For info call: (415) 379-8000.

The Fisher Collection Arrives at SFMOMA
An unprecedented partnership is underway to house and display the collection of Gap founders Doris and Donald Fisher, more than 1,100 works by iconic 20th century artists in a new museum expansion. This exhibit provides a glimpse into that unique collection. The entire top two floors of the museum feature more than 160 works by Calder, Close, Kiefer, Lichtenstein, Martin, Richter, Twombly, Warhol, and many more.

At SFMOMA. For further information, call (415) 357-4000.

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival - Through October 31, 2010
This popular weekend festival will be celebrating its 10th year with 100 free events including music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, family festivals and children's programs with artists from Cuba, Bali, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Italy, Sweden, and other lands. Festival highlights include the festival kick-off event on Saturday, May 1 with the world premiere of Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra.

At Yerba Buena Gardens. For information call (415) 543-1718.

Peter Pan Under the Big Top
San Francisco hosts the U.S. premiere of a spectacular new stage production of Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie's classic story performed in a state-of-the-art theater pavilion. Conceived by an award-winning creative team, Peter Pan features 22 actors, stunning puppets, epic music, dazzling flying sequences and the world's first 360-degree CGI theater set, immersing the cast and audience in a CGI Neverland.

At the Embarcadero. For information call (415) 551-2020.

Open Top Sightseeing by Night
Experience enchanting San Francisco by night with this special 2-hour tour is fully narrated by a step-on guide. Visit Twin Peaks and be treated to an impressive 270-degree view over the city, or marval at the San Francisco skyline from Treasure Island with a ride across the Bay Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf sparkling as part of the city's scenery! When the sun goes down, the City by the Bay comes to life.
 
For more information or reservations, call (415) 948-0932. 

Shanghai - Through September 5, 2010
Shanghai explores the tumultuous history that has resulted in one of the world's most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities. It features more than 130 oil paintings, furniture and rugs, revolutionary posters, works of fashion, movie clips, and contemporary installations - visual documents of the city's rich and ever-changing culture.

At the Asian Art Museum. For information call: (415) 581-3500 

Birth of Impressionism from the Musée d'Orsay
The de Young Museum a series of masterpieces from the Musée d'Orsay in Paris running thru September 6, 2010. Nearly 100 magnificent works by the famous masters who called France their home during the mid- to late-19th century and from whose midst arose one of the most original and recognizable of all artistic styles, Impressionism. are on display. Tickets are on sale April 6, 2010 and feature famous works by Manet, Monet, Renoir and Whistler.

At the DeYoung Museum. For further information call (415) 750.3600.

Historic Waterfront Walking Tours - Every Sat/Sun this Summer
Over the last 160 years, uses changed the environment of San Francisco's northern waterfront. Stroll with a National Park Ranger to discover the history of this vibrant area on a walking tour through the Aquatic Park Historic Landmark District, The Cannery, Hyde Street Pier, and Fish Alley at Fisherman's Wharf. The tour starts at 10:30 am, lasts an hour and covers one mile.

At the Maritime Museum. For information call: (415) 447-5000.

WICKED has Returned Home to Bewitch the Bay Area! 
"Perfectly Entertaining and Perfectly Thrilling"! -San Francisco Chronicle.  WICKED, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical phenomenon, is the untold story of the witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz and embark on a remarkable odyssey, culminating in the most spellbinding musical in years.

Located at the Orpheum Theatre.  For tickets click here. 

Walt Disney Family Museum Now Open
Three historic buildings within the nearby Presidio house 10 galleries devoted to the inspiring story of Walt Disney, the creator of Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and the global company that bears his name. Disney's story is portrayed through drawings, storyboards, a model of Disneyland, the narrow-gauge train built for Disneyland along with film clips, concept art, scripts, musical scores and cameras used by Disney and his staff.

At the Presidio. For information and tickets call (415) 345-6893.

RocketBoat is Back for Summer!
Calling all thrill seekers! RocketBoat is blasting back on the Bay just in time for the Summer season. Climb aboard RocketBoat for the ultimate high-speed adventure on San Francisco Bay. Get blown away as you hold on for the most exhilarating ride of your life. Enjoy stunning views while a a classic Rock 'n Roll soundtrack adds to the 30 minutes of fun. Never the same ride twice. RocketBoat...it's a BLAST!

Located at Pier 39. For further information call (415) 705-8200. 

California Academy of Sciences Now Open
It has taken ten years and great vision to unify the California Academy's twelve buildings into one notable structure. Under one Living Roof, the new Academy contains a planetarium, aquarium, and natural history museum. When the facility opens in Fall 2008, the Academy hopes to earn the highest rating-platinum- for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

Located at the Golden Gate Park. For info call: (888) 670-4433

Beach Blanket Babylon
Steve Silver's musical is packed with spectacular costumes, outrageously gigantic hats, and one show-stopping number after. Watch Snow White on her fast-paced musical journey around the world in search of her "Prince Charming" as she encounters a star-studded, ever-changing line-up of hilarious pop culture characters along the way. At Club Fugazi, 678 Green Street in nearby North Beach.

Located in North Beach. For tickets call: (415) 421-4222

Tony n' Tina's Wedding
Tony n' Tina's Wedding is one of the longest-running comedies in American theatrical history. It stages a traditional Italian-American wedding and reception with the stereotypes pushed to the limit. Audience members are treated as guests at the wedding by the interactive, improvisational comedy cast.

Located at Castagnolas in Fisherman's Wharf. For tickets call: (888) 775-6777

San Francisco Zoo
The San Francisco Zoo connects people with wildlife, inspires caring for nature, and advances conservation action. Located near the sweeping vistas of Ocean Beach, the zoo offers an African savanna, a lemur forest, children's zoo, carousel, Sumatran tiger cub exhibit and much more. Come check out the new "Hearst Grizzly Gulch"!

Located at 1 Zoo Rd. For information call: (415) 753-7080

SFMOMA Opens Rooftop Sculpture Garden
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has opened a new, 14,400-square-foot exhibition space on the rooftop. The Rooftop Garden showcases SFMOMA's ever-expanding collection of modern and contemporary sculpture. Visitors also discover a place for reflection, relaxation and interaction. Works are from the museum's collection and are either recently acquired or rarely seen.

At Yerba Buena Center. For further info, call (415) 357-4000

Love, Chaos & Couture Arrives at Teatro ZinZanni
Set along San Francisco's historic waterfront, Teatro ZinZanni is a bewitching evening of European Cabaret and Cirque, Divas and Madmen, Spectacle and Sensuality with Live Music and a Gourmet Five-Course Dinner. Follow the meteoric rise and fall of Caesar, once clothier to the Stars. Wildly successful, he lures his former muse and lover, Liliane to witness his new life as a hip Club owner.
  
For information call (415) 438-2668.