From Schroeder’s Oktoberfest to Dirty Habit’s Movie Night, Here Are 7 Things To Do In September

With the one-two punch of the Symphony and Opera openings taking place next week, the fall season is about to kick into full swing. Wondering what else we’ll be up to this month? Here is what’s on our September agenda.

An amazing new exhibit by digital installation artist Clifford Ross will be on display at the Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture September 4-23. Light Waves II is a part of Coal + Ice, an exhibition that explores the impact of climate change through photography. To create his art, Ross wades into ocean waves (the images for this exhibit were shot during a storm off the coast of Long Island) with his camera to caption the water in motion. To ensure that he’s not swept away, Ross is tied to an assistant on shore. This thrilling show should not be missed.

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The California Rum Fest is going down on Saturday, September 8 at the SOMArts Cultural Center. Rum lovers can sample more than 40 premium rum brands and mingle with the brand representatives and bartenders. The three-hour event is a walk around tasting that includes a Tiki bazaar.

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Dirty Habit is throwing a series of outdoor movie nights starting on September 9. Its beautiful patio will be transformed into an outdoor theater on select Sunday evenings. Guests can enjoy movie-themed cocktails and small bites from the culinary team at the restaurant. To ensure everyone can hear the film, each person will receive a set of noise-canceling headphones. The first night film is Dirty Dancing with The Big Lebowski showing on September 30.

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The 4th annual SF Cheese Fest is September 15 and 16. Tickets benefit the California Cheese Guild, an organization that supports artisan cheesemaking. The walk around tasting takes place at Social Hall SF on Saturday while the seminar series will be at the Cheese School of San Francisco’s new Ghirardelli Square headquarters on Sunday. Sample cheese, cheese-centric dishes, and accouterments at this delicious event.

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Tuesday, September 18 Starbelly is hosting a picnic on its pretty patio. It’s a fried chicken feast with classic sides like cornbread with honey butter, apple and celery root slaw, braised collard greens, and late summer fruit cobbler. The event is in celebration of the restaurant’s new liquor license. Lead bartender Christopher Niles will be serving a variety of potent libations including Ward 8 punch and a riff on the Manhattan.

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Schroeder’s is celebrating its 125 anniversary which conveniently coincides with Oktoberfest. To commemorate the occasions, the German restaurant and bar will host its annual outdoor block party from 3 to 8 pm on Friday, September 21. Enjoy beer, wine, Hofbräu activities, German fare, and more. Revelers are encouraged to wear their lederhosen and dirndls.

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Oenophiles should head to Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa on Sunday, September 30 for the Sausalito Wine Experience. Renowned grower Andy Beckstoffer of Beckstoffer Vineyards will be sharing wines from his portfolio of prestigious vineyards. Other wineries participating include Three Sticks Wines, Ram’s Gate, The Mascot.