Whether you are competing in the race or cheering on the participants, the US Half Marathon is one of the most popular San Francisco sporting events. The competition culminates with a free finish line festival at the Aquatic Park Waterfront.

Feinstein's is proud to host jazz/cabaret vocalist Linda Kosut on the night of Wednesday, October 15. Relax in an elegant atmosphere and experience an intimate performance by this award-winning singer - a mainstay of San Francisco music community.

Witness a dazzling display of fireworks in the crisp autumn weather over Pier 39 every Saturday night in October. Starting at 6PM, you can dance to DJ music at the Bay End of the Pier, and then enjoy a colorful fireworks extravaganza at 8:30PM.

Sip, savor and purchase over 100 hand-crafted liquors at the 2014 San Francisco Craft Spirits Festival. Taking place at Fort Mason on September 20 and 21, this celebration also features craft beers and live Brazilian entertainment.

Whether you're running in the 2014 San Francisco Giant Race on Sunday, September 7 or coming to lend your support, it's going to be one heck of day. There'll be a Half Marathon, 10K and 5K runs and a family relay race around the field at AT&T Park.

There's no finer place for retailers to find the finest items than the San Francisco International Gift Fair. Held at Moscone Center August 2-5, 2014, the annual event is divided up into such categories as Handcrafted, Design and, of course, Gifts.

Savor the flavors of top chefs, brewers, winemakers and mixologists at Eat Drink SF. Getting started Friday, August 1, 2014, the 3-day annual foodie festival at San Francisco's Fort Mason is guaranteed to please even the most demanding palates.

Let's face it. Most of us can't face the world without a cup of coffee. Gain a little more insight into what you're drinking or, perhaps, what you're missing, by checking out the tastings and tutorials at CoffeeCon 2014 on July 26 in San Francisco.

For runners and spectators alike, the San Francisco Marathon is something special. Two days before the action begins on Sunday, July 27, the equally special Race Expo at Fort Mason Center boasts vendors offering running-related products and services.

You will not be disappointed when you make reservations to see "Forbidden Broadway" at Feinstein's at the Nikko in San Francisco. Running from July 10-27, 2014, this hit Off-Broadway show features parodies of top musicals, performers and writers.