Watch the U.S. Open and dance in Golden Gate Park.
Our monthly events calendar was created to help high performers stay on top of the best new lecture series, art exhibitions, films, and more. Here, our top picks for August.
Hone your surfing skills at Boardmasters
August 7 to 11
This annual festival takes place in Cornwall, the U.K.’s surfing capital. Attendees can watch pros compete, enjoy surfing, bodyboarding, and stand-up paddleboarding classes, and practice yoga on the beach. Wu-Tang Clan, Florence + The Machine, and Foals are slated to perform.
Explore Outside Lands
August 9 to 11
San Francisco’s largest and most anticipated music festival returns to Golden Gate Park this month. Headliners include Childish Gambino, Kacey Musgraves, and Paul Simon but expect more than just concerts. There will also be stand-up comedy and a speaker series called D.A.V.E. (Discussions About Virtually Everything).
Summit with wellness influencers
August 9 to 11
At the Mindshare Summit in San Diego, participants can check out workshops, roundtable discussions, and speaker series. Industry experts such as Terry Wahls and Urban Monk author Dr. Pedram Shojai will be in attendance.
Taste and sip at the Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival
August 22 to 25
This four-day citywide extravaganza will feature a gourmet brunch hosted by legendary chef Jeremiah Tower among other tasting events. Special kick-off dinners will pair some of the culinary world’s biggest names, like Australian star chef Luke Mangan and hometown favorite Ricardo Zarate.
Watch the U.S. Open
August 26 to September 8
Tennis fans might still be thinking about Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic’s historic 5-set Wimbledon final in July. Luckily, the next Grand Slam is just around the corner. Catch this year’s U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows, or at one of the many viewing parties across New York City, including at the new Hudson Yards Grill.
Upcoming events at The Shed at Hudson Yards:
July 24 to August 27: Maze
This new Shed commission by street dance pioneer Reggie ‘Regg Roc’ Gray and co-director Kaneza Schaal celebrates flexn, a form of movement native to Jamaica. The production explores the challenges of human coexistence using innovative lighting techniques and audience interaction.