There’s something, somewhere for everyone this season. From Seattle to Shanghai, September is filled with championship tennis, golf, sailing, and race cars; designer fashion runways; great art exhibitions; opera, symphony, and legendary jazz. CURRENT Through Sept. 7U.S. Open Tennis Championship | Flushing Meadows, NYDown to the final strokes. The closing week on the circuit of…

International Events Calendar: September 2025

Musician Norah Jones Launches a Wine Brand With French Winery Maison Wessman

This Life Wines Debuts with a Rosé and Sparkling Wine from Southwest France Maison Wessman, a leading French winery, is partnering with 10-time GRAMMY award-winning musician Norah Jones to create This Life, a new line of fresh and approachable wines from the South of France. For Norah, it’s about creating wines that tell a story and…
di Rosa Contemporary Art Center Celebrates San Francisco Expansion

San Francisco’s Minnesota Street Project was the venue for a celebration of contemporary art as the di Rosa Center hosted its second-annual Expression Ball, raising more than $250,000 to support di Rosa’s operating costs and expansion into San Francisco. The Mod-themed evening on June 28 welcomed notable supporters including Deborah and Andy Rappaport and Diane…
LGBTQ+ Frameline Film Festival Brings 200 Filmmakers to the Bay

San Francisco’s legendary LGBTQ+ film festival reached new heights during its 49th edition from June 18-28, showcasing the power of queer cinema through nearly 150 films that drew sold-out audiences across the city. Executive Director Allegra Madsen presided over a festival that brought together international talent including RuPaul’s Drag Race star Miss Peppermint, author Michelle…
Experience Madame Clicquot Afternoon Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Afternoon tea takes a sunny, sparkling turn this season at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, where The Lounge is presenting the Madame Clicquot Summer Afternoon Tea—a refined and effervescent experience that blends tradition with a touch of seasonal whimsy. Available weekends through September 14, 2025, this limited-time event invites guests to unwind with strawberries and Champagne in…
FRAMELINE49: “A Deeper Love: The Story of Miss Peppermint” Film Screening

On June 26, during Frameline49’s Film Festival, attendees screened “A Deeper Love: The Story of Miss Peppermint” at Herbst Theatre. The 49th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns to the area to showcase nearly 150 films from 40 countries.