Rise, Sa Dance Company, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA | Feb 28, 2026

Location: The Cowell Theater, 2 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94123 Date: Feb 28, 2026 – 7pm Rise, Sa Dance Company, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA Immerse yourself in the power, resilience, and essence of womanhood through RISE, an engaging dance experience presented by The Sa Dance Company. Critically Acclaimed Sa Dance Company Arrives … Read more

FLAX Art & Design Store, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA | Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2025

Location: The Cowell Theater at Pier 2, 2 Marina Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94123 Date: Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2025 – 12pm FLAX Art & Design Store, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA Join local artist Zip Lehnus at the FLAX Art & Design Store for in-person, outdoor workshops titled “Zen + The Art … Read more

Actors Reading Collective & Magic Theatre, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA | Nov 6 – 30, 2025

Location: The Cowell Theater at Pier 2, 2 Marina Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94123 Date: Nov 6 – 30, 2025 – 7pm Actors Reading Collective & Magic Theatre, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA The Actors’ Reading Collective (ARC) is proud to present Mary Jane, written by Amy Herzog, at the Magic Theatre located in … Read more

Arion Press Public Tour, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA | Sep 11 – Dec 20, 2025

Location: The Cowell Theater at Pier 2, 2 Marina Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94123 Date: Sep 11 – Dec 20, 2025 – 1pm Arion Press Public Tour, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA Arion Press, a fine art, handcrafted artist book publisher, is the resident group at Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture (FMCAC). … Read more

Magic Theatre, Rainbow Zebra Productions, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA | Sep 15, 2025 – Apr 13, 2026

Location: The Cowell Theater at Pier 2, 2 Marina Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94123 Date: Sep 15, 2025 – Apr 13, 2026 – 12pm Magic Theatre, Rainbow Zebra Productions, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA Rainbow Zebra Productions LLC, in collaboration with Magic Theatre, is proud to present the Reading Series Extravaganza for the 2025-2026 … Read more

Echoes, Museo Italo Americano, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA | Jun 24 – Oct 12, 2025

Location: The Cowell Theater at Pier 2, 2 Marina Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94123 Date: Jun 24 – Oct 12, 2025 – 12pm Echoes, Museo Italo Americano, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA Museo Italo Americano is proud to present “Echoes” at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. This exhibition features photography by … Read more

Long Now Salon Talk Series, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA | Sep 16, 2025 – May 5, 2026

Location: The Cowell Theater at Pier 2, 2 Marina Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94123 Date: Sep 16, 2025 – May 5, 2026 Long Now Salon Talk Series, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (with check-in starting at 6:00 p.m.), Blaise Agüera y Arcas, Google … Read more

Haines Gallery, Truth, Love & Curiosity, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA | Sep 5, 2025

Location: The Cowell Theater at Pier 2, 2 Marina Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94123 Date: Sep 11 – Oct 25, 2025 · 5pm Haines Gallery, Truth, Love & Curiosity, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA Haines Gallery is proud to present Mike Henderson: Truth, Love & Curiosity, marking the gallery’s 16th solo exhibition featuring the … Read more

Haines Gallery, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA | Sep 5, 2025

Location: The Cowell Theater at Pier 2, 2 Marina Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94123 Date: Sep 5, 2025 · 5pm Haines Gallery, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA Haines Gallery is proud to present Elemental II: Photography & The Hand Of Nature, a collective exhibition featuring the works of John Chiara, Linda Connor, Binh Danh, … Read more

Bay Area Youth Climate Summit, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA | Sep 21, 2025

Location: The Cowell Theater at Pier 2, 2 Marina Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94123 Date: Sep 21, 2025 · 9am Bay Area Youth Climate Summit, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA Join the Bay Area Youth Climate Summit for its sixth annual event at the General’s Residence located in Fort Mason Center for Arts & … Read more

Tricia Rainwater, SF Camerawork, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA | Oct 1 – Nov 29, 2025

Location: The Cowell Theater at Pier 2, 2 Marina Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94123 Date: Oct 1 – Nov 29, 2025 · 12pm Tricia Rainwater, SF Camerawork, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA SF Camerawork (SFC) presents Tricia Rainwater: The Tellings We Keep in Landmark Building A at Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture … Read more

Rupture, Performance Series & Workshops, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA | Aug 22 – 30, 2025

Location: The Cowell Theater at Pier 2, 2 Marina Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94123 Date: Aug 22 – 30, 2025 · 7pm Rupture, Performance Series & Workshops, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC or Fort Mason) is set to host the world premiere of DIASPORADICA, a three-hour … Read more

Fort Mason Night Market, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA | Sep 5, 2025

Location: The Cowell Theater at Pier 2, 2 Marina Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94123 Date: Sep 5, 2025 · 5pm Fort Mason Night Market, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA Commence a monthly tradition with the Night Market 2025 at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC). Following the remarkable success of the … Read more

Alexis Madrigal, The Memory Clerk, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA | Sep 5 – 6, 2025

Location: The Cowell Theater at Pier 2, 2 Marina Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94123 Date: Sep 5 – 6, 2025 · 12pm Alexis Madrigal, The Memory Clerk, The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA In a distinctive combination of performance art, oral history, and historical research, KQED’s Alexis Madrigal will take on the role of “The … Read more

The Cowell Theater, San Francisco, California | The Bay’s Creative Heartbeat

From Army Depot to Arts Epicenter: The History of the Cowell Theatre To comprehend the Cowell Theater, first consider its location, Fort Mason. This enormous network of piers and previous military installations was a critical Army supply depot during WWII, serving as a main point of departure for troops and supplies bound for the Pacific … Read more