The new research from the Mercatus Center focuses primarily on land-use regulations, which have proven restrictive to building new housing in many places. That subsequent lack of new inventory has ...

On July 30, 1959, Willie McCovey debuted with the Giants, beginning his own legendary career. The question then became where ...

The days leading up to drop-off are chaotic. There is last-minute packing, goodbyes to friends and family members, and then ...

The festival features 50 films ranging from fiction, short, documentary, and animation to music video. $12 (individual films), $60 (day pass), $120 (festival pass), 415-251-8433, ...

Get your sake on at this always sold-out event, the largest sake celebration outside of Japan, where over 300 sakes will be available for tasting. Proceeds benefit a nonprofit organization. $75 & $90, ...

Enjoy live music, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and more to support the Hamilton Family Center in its efforts to end homelessness. $120 & up, 415-409-2100, hamiltonfamilycenter.org ...

The Yerba Buena arts district is transformed into a huge family block party with special art activities for kids and performances throughout the day for a nonstop afternoon of creative family fun.

Kick off this ballyhoo of bikes and beer with a fun and mellow bike cruise through the park in your most fabulous bike costume, followed by an all-day solar-powered ...

Actor, activist, author Alan Cumming hits town to discuss his successful career and his life away from the limelight. $10–$55, 415-597-6705, commonwealthclub.org ...

This annual fundraiser for senior dog rescue Muttville is an award-winning gala — a fun-filled evening of food, drink, music, auctions, raffles, and goody bags. $125, www.moolahformutts.org ...

Enjoy live music, gourmet food, specialty cocktails, enticing auction and raffle items, a GIF-making photo booth, and the opportunity to join the movement to #EndFamilyHomelessness. Proceeds support ...

Help raise funds for S.F. parks and enjoy fly-casting demonstrations, beer, wine, and bluegrass followed by a buffet of camp fare and dancing. $250, 415-621-3260, www.sfparksalliance.org ...