Our September summer is host to more outdoor events than I could list, so here are my picks for the weekend, including a few events next week highlighting some important upcoming elections.

Friday, Sept. 6

The Fort Mason Art Walk is the perfect opportunity to explore all the galleries you probably didn’t even know were there, like the American Indian Cultural District, Museo Italo Americano, SF Camerawork, San Francisco Children’s Art Center, Haines Gallery, and others. Enjoy pop-up artist and curator talks, workshops, a live performance, giveaways, and more, including great dining options. 5–8 p.m. Free, register here (which will get you a free drink ticket.)

Saturday, Sept. 7

The summer season wouldn’t be complete without the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival’s Free Shakespeare in the Park , where “no Shakespeare experience [is] required.” The Tempest is on the bill this year, a play ultimately about forgiveness with themes of familial jealousy, betrayal, and love, sprinkled with magic, a storm, and a shipwreck with Shakespeare’s clowns. 2 p.m. through Sunday, McClaren Park. Free admission.

Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema has a great film festival from neighborhood film crawls to Under the Stars at Precita Park . Tonight enjoy a variety of shorts by local filmmakers featuring documentaries, music animation, drama, and more, including four award-winning films. 6–9:30 p.m. Free, register here .

Sunday, Sept. 8

As if the Presidio Tunnel Tops aren’t already the best, you can enjoy that incredible place even more at the World Arts West Dance Festival , where 13 groups will share their diverse cultural heritage through music, dance, and dress. 1 p.m. Free admission, register here .

Opera in the Park is one of my absolute not-to-miss favorites. Pack a picnic and get there early to stake out your spot and listen to the rehearsal. 1:30 p.m., Robin Williams Meadow. Free admission.

It’s that time of year for Autumn Moon (or Mid-Autumn) Festivals , when in traditional Chinese culture, people gave thanks to the moon for the harvest. At the Portola Autumn Moon Festival , celebrate with mooncake, lantern and mahjong workshops, an art walk, a lion dancing performance, mini flea market, and more. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Free admission with RSVP .

Notable next week

Monday, Sept. 9

The League of Women Voters will sponsor a hybrid District 5 Mayoral Candidate Forum , where the candidates will answer previously submitted audience questions. 6–8 p.m., Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California. Free admission; reserve here .

Tuesday, Sept. 10

Join the Presidential Debate Watch Party hosted by political and legal analyst and San Francisco Voice contributor Melissa Caen. Enjoy lively discussions, snacks, and a fun atmosphere. Doors 5:30, debate 6–7:30 p.m., Commonwealth Club. Tickets from $10.

Thursday, Sept. 11

The Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council will host a hybrid District 5 Supervisor candidate forum , which will be moderated by San Francisco Chronicle columnist Nuala Bishari, who will ask the candidates about issues facing the Haight Ashbury. 6:30–8:00 p.m., Park Branch Library . Free admission.

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