San Francisco's city's warmest weather comes in September and October.   These are perfect times for getting the most out of long days, culinary and cultural events and outdoor activities.  Here are the items you will find in the latest edition of “What's New in San Francisco” now available at www.sftravel.com.  

SAN FRANCISCO NEWS

• Tickets on Sale Now for Rugby World Cup Sevens Coming July 20-22, 2018

FOOD & DRINK NEWS

• 14-15, 2017 – La Cocina's San Francisco Street Food Festival Returns
• 27, 2017 - James Beard Foundation Fifth Anniversary Taste America® Culinary Tour
• 19, 2017 – 8th Annual Fall Chocolate Salon, Golden Gate Park
• Cocktails Chinatown Style at Cold Drinks Bar
• The Barrel Room San Francisco Blends Restaurant, Wine Shop, Bar and Speakeasy
• Two New Dining and Drinking Venues at the New Hotel VIA
• Park Central Hotel and San Francisco Brewing Co. Present Weekly Seasonal Beer Tastings
• Local Food Adventures Explores the Culinary Frontiers of the East Bay
• Hotel Kabuki's Redesign Includes New Lobby Bar
• San Francisco's Culinary Experience Starts at SFO

ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES NEWS

• Museum of Ice Cream Opens in San Francisco
• 14, 2017 - PIER 39's 39-Week 39th Anniversary Celebration Culminates with October “Birthday Bash” San Francisco Dungeon Puts Superstitions to the Test This Halloween Season
• Get Your Very Own Drone at Magic Sky USA
• “San Francisco Portal” Facilitates Global Connections

ARTS & CULTURE NEWS

• 28, 2017-Jan. 28, 2018 – “Jewish Folktales Retold: Artist as Maggid” at the Contemporary Jewish Museum
• 30, 2017-Feb. 11, 2018 – “Teotihuacan: City of Water, City of Fire” at the de Young
• Oct. 7-15, 2017 –  New Adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz” at the New Conservatory Theatre Center

• 27-Dec. 3, 2017 - New Conservatory Theatre Center Presents Regional Premiere of “Le Switch”
• 14, 2017-Jan. 28, 2018 – “Klimt & Rodin: An Artistic Encounter” at the Legion of Honor
• 17, 2017-March 11,2018 – “Sanctuary” at Fort Mason Chapel
• 21-22, 2017 - 14th Annual San Francisco Trolley Dances
• Through Oct. 22, 2017 – “This Bitter Earth” at New Conservatory Theatre
• 28, 2017 – Yerba Buena Center for the Arts YBCA 100 Summit
• 28, 2017–Jan. 7, 2018 – “Gods in Color: Polychromy in the Ancient World” at the Legion of Honor
• 3, 2017-Feb.4, 2018 – “Couture Korea” at the Asian Art Museum
• 8-12, 2917 - The 7th Annual Napa Valley Film Festival
• Through March 4, 2018 - “EN MAS': Carnival and Performance Art of the Caribbean” at MoAD
• Through May 6, 2018 – “The Māori Portraits: Gottfried Lindauer's New Zealand” at the de Young Museum
• Opened July 1, 2017, New Haight Street Art Center Celebrates Concert Posters
• International Artist BIP Unveils New Mural in San Francisco's Union Square

HOTEL NEWS

• Hotel Kabuki Completes Major Renovation in Late September, 2017
• Hotel Drisco Completes Stunning Renovation
• AC Hotel San Francisco Airport/Oyster Point Waterfront to open September 2017

SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SFO)

• “SFO Unites Against Hunger” Food Donation Program Pairs Airport Restaurants with Local Charities

The San Francisco Travel Association is the official destination marketing organization for the City and County of San Francisco. For information on reservations, activities and more, visit www.sftravel.com, read the Visitors Planning Guide or call 415-391-2000.  San Francisco Travel operates Visitor Information Centers at Hallidie Plaza, 900 Market St. at the corner of Powell and Market streets, and on the lower level of Macy's Union Square.  San Francisco Travel is also a partner at the California Welcome Center at PIER 39. 

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San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers non-stop flights to more than 46 international cities on 39 international carriers. The Bay Area's largest airport connects non-stop with 79 cities in the U.S. on 13 domestic airlines. SFO is proud to offer upgraded free Wi-Fi with no advertising. For up-to-the-minute departure and arrival information, airport maps and details on shopping, dining, cultural exhibitions, ground transportation and more, visit www.flysfo.com.  Follow SFO on www.twitter.com/flysfo and www.facebook.com/flysfo.   

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