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23 Fun Things to Do This Week (3.21.22)

Flowers are blooming, the days are longer, and people are reemerging after two years of WTF-ness. Pop a Benadryl and get out there to enjoy the best of the season.

This week, find multiple ways to support Ukrainian relief efforts; explore Andy Goldsworthy’s art at a new exhibit; grab a whiskey at Bottle Club Pub; get a taste of two Sonoma icons at the SingleThread x Silver Oak pop-up; and much more.

Have a good one.

For ‘Firehouse,’ artist Andy Goldsworthy coated the windows of Fort Mason’s historic firehouse with red earth sourced from the Sierra foothills. (Installation view courtesy of Andy Goldsworthy and Haines Gallery)

Celebrate 30 years of collaborations between artist Andy Goldsworthy and SF’s Haines Gallery at Firehouse, a solo exhibition to christen the gallery’s new home at Fort Mason Center. Expect to see new and site-specific installations by Goldsworthy both in the gallery and on Fort Mason’s historic firehouse; on view through May 28th. // Haines Gallery, 2 Marina Blvd. (Marina); hainesgallery.com

Eat well and do good when you dine to raise funds for Ukrainian relief efforts at Fiorella. This week, the restaurant’s three locations will be hosting Seeds for the Future, a special event in which each guest receives one seed of a sunflower (Ukraine’s national flower), which represents a $1 donation from Fiorella (whose cofounder Boris Nemchenok is half Ukrainian) to either World Central Kitchen or Jewish Community Federation’s Ukraine Emergency Fund. Additional bags of seeds will also be available for purchase; through Sunday. // Make reservations at fiorella-sf.com.

Make room for a new plant baby: Monday is the final day of The Sill’s annual sidewalk sale. The Cow Hollow store will have markdowns on houseplants, planters, plant care accessories, plus giveaways; Monday, 11am to 7pm. // The Sill, 2181 Union St. (Marina); details at eventbrite.com

Catch a flick for only $6—discounted Tuesdays are back at Grand Lake Theatre. The historic movie house is currently showing The Batman, Death on The Nile, The Lost City, and more; Tuesdays. // Grand Lake Theatre, 3200 Grand Ave. (Oakland); tickets at renaissancerialto.com

Get up close and personal with The New York Times reporter Kara Swisher.Often referred to as Silicon Valley’s “most powerful tech journalist,” Swisher heads to Manny’s for a deep dive and Q&A on all things tech; Tuesday at 6:30pm. // Manny’s, 3092 16th St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com

Drink back in time with the Future Bars team: Bottle Club Pub debuts this week. The concept harks back to the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s when American whiskey distillers aimed to juice up interest with special ceramic decanters. Check out the bar’s collection of these vintage babies while tasting unique whiskies; open Wednesdays through Sundays. // 555 Geary St. (Union Square), bottleclubpub.com

(Courtesy of Peaceanky)

Purchase a beautifully painted egg to support Nova Ukraine’s humanitarian relief efforts. Typically crafted by Ukrainian babushkas in the folk tradition of pysanky to celebrate Easter and spring rituals, these eggs have been painted by East Bay artists to carry on the tradition in the midst of war in Ukraine and to give back to the cause; silent auction begins Thursday, through April 3rd. // See the Peaceanky folk art exhibit through April 10 at 2946 College Ave. (Berkeley); peaceanky.comThe Go-Go’s still rock. Catch one of the first-ever girl bands at The Masonic in celebration of their recent induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Thursday at 8pm. // The Masonic 1111 California St. (Nob Hill); tickets at gogos.com

Get your culture fix on Thursday Nights at the Asian Art Museum. This week, welcome spring with a special Persian New Year event. Roam the galleries, mingle with a drink and a bite to eat, and listen to personal stories about the traditions of Nowruz; Thursday at 6:30pm. // Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St. (Civic Center), asianart.org

Reimagine the Garden of Eden as an inclusive paradise at Bloom, the new solo exhibition for Oakland-based artist and activist The Tracy Piper; through April 16th. // Voss Gallery, 3344 24th St. (Mission), vossgallery.art

Cheers to the freakin’ weekend with a beer (or two) from California’s women-owned breweries. In honor of Women’s History Month, Fort Point is pouring guest brews by badass ladies; 5pm to 11pm Wednesday through Saturday and 1pm to 8pm Sunday. // 742 Valencia St. (Mission), fortpointbeer.com

Pirouette yourself over to La Grande Fête, the San Francisco Ballet’s 2022 season opening gala. Rescheduled from January, this one-night-only performance, curated by Helgi Tomasson, will highlight the diversity and talent of the company. Performance-only tickets include a sparkling wine reception; Thursday at 5pm. // War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at sfballet.org

Celebrate 25 years of the best in film, food, and wine at the Sonoma International Film Festival. This milestone event features more than 120 new films from around the world, spectacular culinary events, panels discussions, live music, and parties all in the heart of Wine Country; Wednesday through Sunday. // 166 1st St. E. (Sonoma), sonomafilmfest.org.

Thank you to our partners at Sonoma International Film Festival.

Join the Tenderloin Museum and DJ Dank for a night of elaborate costumes, rebellious sexuality, and carefree chaos. This benefit screening to support the Cockettes’ upcoming revue will feature video highlights from the gender-bending troupe’s 50th anniversary celebration. Plus, enjoy a performance by Kitten on the Keys, a Q&A with original Cockette and musical director Scrumbly Koldwyn and assistant director Birdie Bob Watt, as well as a special dedication to the late, great Bambi Lake; Thursday at 6:30pm. // Tenderloin Museum, 398 Eddy St. (Tenderloin); tickets at eventbrite.com

Restock your collection of children’s books, YA fiction, and cookbooks at the Friends’ Book Donation Center. You may want to bring a wagon—they’ll have more than 5,000 books priced from just $2; 1pm to 5pm Friday and 11am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. // Friends’ Donation Center, 1630 17th St. (Potrero Hill), friendssfpl.org

Give it up for the the reopening of Yerba Buena Center for the Arts! YBCA is hosting an evening of music, art, performances, and more; Friday at 5:30pm. // Yerba Buena Arts Center, 701 Mission St. (SoMa); RSVP at eventbrite.com.

Get a taste of two Sonoma icons at the SingleThread x Silver Oak pop-up. While three-Michelin-starred SilverThread is temporarily closed due to a recent fire, Silver Oak is lending its kitchen to the restaurant, resulting in a seven-course wine and food pairing that dreams are made of; Friday and Sunday, as well as April 1-4, April 7, and April 9. // Silver Oak Alexander Valley, 7300 Hwy 128 (Healdsburg); reservations at exploretock.com

Get hands-on at the Walnut Creek Bead & Design Show. Shop from more than 150 artisans under one roof—including one-of-a-kind jewelry, beads, eco-dyed fabrics, handwoven textiles, and more. Plus, there will be daily workshops, demos, and classes led by expert craftspeople; 10am-5pm Friday through Sunday. // Concord Plaza Hotel, 45 John Glenn Dr. (Concord); tickets at beadanddesign.com

Come for the free all-you-can-eat pancakes, stay for art and live music. The Pancakes and Booze Art Show returns to SF with more than 100 local artists, live body painting, beers, and stacks of pipin’ hotcakes; Saturday at 8pm. // Public Works, 161 Erie St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com

BYOB and tuck into some of the Bay’s best barbecue. Chef Matt Horn (Horn Barbecue and Kowbird) is teaming up with “Man Fire Food” host Roger Mooking for an exclusive tasting menu that highlights Horn’s award-winning smoked meats with Mooking’s global flare. Indulge in brisket, burnt ends, pork ribs, smoked chicken, and spicy cornbread served up family-style; Saturday at 5pm. // Horn Barbecue, 2534 Mandela Pkwy (Oakland); tickets at exploretock.com

Watch on as eight countries compete for victory on some of the fastest sailboats in the world that utilize AI.The adrenaline-fueled sailing competition SailGP returns to the San Francisco Bay with a $1 million prize at stake; Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. // Marina Green (Marina); tickets at sailgp.com

Shop local at the Suddenly Spring Pop-Up Market. Sip on house-brewed beers and seltzers, nosh on food truck snacks, and peruse handmade soaps, candles, crafts, and more; noon to 6pm Saturday. // Calicraft Brewing Co., 27 Mitchell Dr. (Walnut Creek); details at eventbrite.com

Ring in spring with Bloom SF, a series of events designed to welcome workers and visitors back to downtown. Venues including the Ferry Building, Embarcadero Center, Salesforce Plaza, Union Square, and The Crossing at East Cut will host flower installations, live music, comedy shows, happy hours, and more; Sunday, through April 2nd. // bloomsf.org

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The Women Who Left Their Mark on San Francisco History

This Women’s History Month, 7×7 is taking a moment to remember the mothers, daughters, aunties and sisters who, thanks to their ambition, skill and generosity, have become synonymous with the San Francisco landscape.

From the spectacular Legion of Honor built in 1924 by the “great grandmother of San Francisco” Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, to the clanking, clanging streetcars on which Maya Angelou conducted riders from bay to ocean in 1943, here are six (of many) women who have left their mark on the city, and the places that evoke their names.

Lotta Crabtree + Lotta’s Fountain

The oldest still-standing monument in the city dominates an unassuming pedestrian island at the downtown intersection of Geary, Market, and Kearny. Painted bronze and adorned with mythical creatures, the 24-foot Lotta’s Fountain was entertainer Charlotte Mignon “Lotta” Crabtree’s satisfying f-u to the city that raised her then drove her out for her bohemian ways.

Crabtree was brought to San Francisco in 1853 at the age of six, one of the few white children in the city at that time. The charismatic girl attracted attention and, at the age of eight, began dancing for Gold Rush miners and ruffians. Over time, Crabtree (along with her mother and an Italian “friend”) played at so many saloons, gambling houses, and dives around Northern California that she eventually rose to prominence as the state’s most lauded entertainer of the era, making a pretty penny in the process. From her $4 million dollar estate, Crabtree commissioned Lotta’s Fountain in 1875.

Ironically, the monument built by the woman that was driven from the city’s streets became an important symbol of SFs longevity and resilience in later years. Immediately following the 1906 earthquake, it served as a meeting place for loved ones separated in the chaos, and a number of famous entertainers have performed in front of it, including famed opera singer Madame Tetrazzini. // Kearny @ Geary (Union Square)

Lillie Hitchcock Coit + Coit Tower

Firefighter firebrand Lillie Hitchcock Coit forever changed the San Francisco skyline. An eccentric all her life, Coit bucked the dowdy standards governing women’s bodies and minds in the mid- to late-19th century. In addition to regularly smoking cigars, wearing trousers, and gambling at male-only establishments in North Beach, the wealthy socialite was made an honorary member of Knickerbocker Engine Co. in 1863 at the age of 20.

Coit maintained a lifelong relationship with the city’s firefighters, visiting them on their sickbeds and attending their funerals, but her greatest recognition of their work came after her death in 1929. Coit dedicated a third of her significant estate to the construction of a firefighter monument at the northwest corner of Washington Square Park and honored the city they protected with the building of Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill. Despite rumors to the contrary, the tower was not intentionally built to resemble a fire hose nozzle—but it’s all the more fitting that it does.

Learn more about Lillie Hitchcock Coit at Coit Tower, daily from 9:30am to 6pm. // 1 Telegraph Hill (North Beach), sfrecpark.org

Alma de Bretteville Spreckels + Legion of Honor

“The great grandmother of San Francisco” came from humble beginnings as the daughter of Danish immigrants to the Sunset District. But Alma de Bretteville’s beauty unlocked the door to a more opulent world. Following her marriage to sugar magnate Adolph Spreckels in 1908, Alma began to rub elbows with artistic and literary figures including Jack London and Auguste Rodin. She was particularly taken by the latter and purchased a number of his sculptures, displaying them at the French Pavilion at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in 1915.

De Bretteville Spreckels was so enamored with the temporary pavilion that she embarked on a quest to have it perfectly replicated in permanent form for the display, in part, of her burgeoning art collection. With husband Adolph’s fortune, she successfully completed the project in 1924, calling the museum the Legion of Honor.

Although the institution was not her only major cultural undertaking—de Bretteville Spreckels also funded the construction of the San Francisco Maritime Museum and the Maryhill Museum of Art in Washington State —the stunning museum in the fog-drenched outskirts of the Presidio remains her most important legacy. // 100 34th Ave (Outer Richmond), legionofhonor.famsf.org

Maya Angelou + SF Streetcars

Before she became a world-renowned poet, author and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou was a teenage streetcar conductor, the first Black woman to fill the role in San Francisco. Just 15 and on a semester off from high school in war-tinted 1943, Angelou attempted to apply for a job with the Market Street Railway. Though they refused at first, plucky Angelou returned every day for two weeks until they finally accepted her application, in which she passed herself off as a work-eligible 19-year-old.

Angelou worked several lines during her five-months on the job, likely including the 7-Haight and 5-McAllister lines, and wrote about her position in her magnum opus I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. While the era’s Jewett Cars were eventually replaced by buses, streetcar service resumed along the Embarcadero and Market Street in 1981. Those vintage trolleys still run today.

Learn more about the city’s historic streetcar system at the San Francisco Railway Museum, located just a block from the clinking, clanging behemoths running down the Embarcadero. // 77 Steuart St (Embarcadero), streetcar.org

Working Women + Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historic Park

When 10 million men were called to the World War II battlefield, they left the United States in the capable hands of women. By 1945, millions of women from all walks of life had been recruited into the workforce, called to the task by propaganda sporting the image of Rosie the Riveter, a white woman dressed in denim coveralls and a red polka-dot bandana, with the slogan “We can do it!”

Richmond and its port across the bay from San Francisco was one of the centers of industry for the women-staffed war effort. There, they built war ships—747 to be exact, one of the most productive shipyards in history—and worked in 55 other industries as electricians, carpenters, welders, and journeymen. Their en masse migration to Richmond had far reaching impacts not only by reshaping the region’s cultural landscape, but by kickstarting the women’s and civil rights movements of the mid-20th century.

Learn more about the integral role women played in World War II and visit the SS Red Oak Victory, the last remaining ship built in that era, at the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historic Park. National Rosie the Riveter Day is March 21st. // 1414 Harbour Way S (Richmond), nps.gov/rori

Amy Tan + Chinatown

Amy Tan didn’t play a role in the establishment of the largest Chinatown outside of Asia but she did help to bring new recognition to the enclave with her bestselling book, The Joy Luck Club. The Joy Luck Club revolves around Waverly Place, the colorful, enigmatic street still considered the soul of San Francisco’s Chinatown (one of the characters is even named for the street), deftly revealing the lives of the Chinese and Chinese-American women who have long woven the neighborhood’s social, cultural, and historical tapestry.

The Joy Luck Club so successfully acted as a bridge for cultural understanding by providing intimate insight into a community that had long faced discrimination, it was selected as a 1989 finalist for the National Book Award and adapted into a movie in 1993. In 2020, Tan’s masterpiece was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry for its cultural significance. // Waverly Place, between Washington + Sacramento, (Chinatown)

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Video House Tour: An elegant Victorian at Alta Plaza Park asks $3.4 million

Quiet beauty is the vibe at this four-bedroom Victorian home, built in 1885, where subtle yet impactful details inside seem to mimic the peaceful atmosphere outside at Alta Plaza Park, just across the street.

Light-filled with tall doors, graceful alcoves, and ample built-ins for displaying pretty objets, the home is stylish with contemporary finishes and playful pops of color yet manages to maintain a timeless appeal.

The classic Victorian design opens to a narrow foyer with a double parlor at left. The living room is small but quaint with squared bay windows and a brick fireplace, made chic with glossy blue paint. Through and archway, the adjacent dining room has a wall of floor-to-ceiling shelves and a pair of French doors that open to a covered atrium.

The eat-in kitchen feels right for fun gatherings with friends and family thanks to mauve painted cabinetry, butcher block countertops, and a cherry red Bertazzoni range. Just behind the kitchen is a bedroom (or office) with a half bathroom and access to the atrium and rear deck and garden.

Up the stairs, take in the stained glass skylight before entering the private quarters. At front of the home, the primary suite is tranquil and elegant with a carved niche for the bed, a fireplace with a marble mantel, an en-suite bathroom, and a view of the park. Two additional bedrooms round out this floor, which share access to a full bathroom in the hall.

The lower level houses a laundry room as well as a bonus room with a full bathroom. There’s also access to the one-car garage, and additional parking in the driveway.

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2.5

Size: 2,500 sq. ft.

Asking price: $3,495,000

// 2203 Scott St. (Pacific Heights); for more information, visit 2203scott.com.

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26 Fun Things to Do This Week (3.14.22)

Bad news: We lost an hour of sleep last night. Good news: We finally get an extra hour of sunlight at the end of the day, and that means more energy for fun things.

This week, East Bay foodies won’t want to miss the grand opening of Pomet on Piedmont Avenue and the Occitania pop-up from the Duende team. For the musically inclined, enjoy Toy Story accompanied by the SF Symphony, John Mayer at Chase Center, and a free all-day music showcase in San Francisco. Plus, Point Bonita Lighthouse has officially reopened, The Irish Bank’s annual St. Patrick’s Day block party returns, and more.

Have a good one!

Get your steps in—the historic Point Bonita Lighthouse has officially reopened to the public after two years of renovations. Situated on a picturesque bluff in Marin, this is a favorite spot for whale watching. Visitors can once again enter the structure from 12:30 to 3:30pm on Sundays and Mondays. // nps.gov


No matter how you slice it, you won’t want to miss Pi Day at the Exploratorium. Join the 35th annual celebration of the never-ending ratio that helps describe circles of all sizes. There will be poetry, original music performed by Science Band, math-inspired activities, a pi parade and, of course, pie; Monday, 11am to 3pm. // Exploratorium, Pier 15 (Embarcadero); tickets at exploratorium.edu

Secure tix for Lady Gaga’s Chromatica Ball summer stadium tour. Tickets are on sale now for her September 8th stop at Oracle Park. // ticketmaster.com

Catch a Norah Ephron double feature at Balboa Theater. Get an extra dose of romance with back-to-back screenings of When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle; Tuesday, 7pm to 11pm. // Balboa Theater, 3630 Balboa St. (Outer Richmond); tickets at balboamovies.com

Thelma and Louise. Romy and Michelle. Trixie and Katya. Don’t miss this comedic musical drag show homage to the classic girls’ road trip comedies of the ’90s to 2000s starring Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova; Tuesday and Wednesday at 7pm. // The Warfield, 982 Market St. (Tenderloin); tickets at axs.com

Raise funds for World Central Kitchen (WCK) and their support for Ukraine by purchasing a new piece of artwork. At this special benefit exhibit at SHOH Gallery, Bay Area artists and the gallery itself will be donating up to 80 percent of the proceeds from sales. With art beginning at $200, this is a fabulous way to support Ukraine; Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 6pm. // SHOH Gallery, 700 Gilman (Berkeley); details at shohgallery.com

Be a critic for the night at Art Battle’s Regional Championship, where artists have 20 minutes to transform blank canvases into works of art before you help pick the winner. Plus, you’ll have the chance to take the art home. This time, past winners from SF, Monterey, and Oakland return for their chance to become the 2022 regional champion; Wednesday, 7pm to 10pm. // The Great Northern, 119 Utah St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com

Taste the best the season has to offer at the opening of Pomet. The first restaurant from K&J Orchards owner and second-generation farmer Aomboon Deasy, opens on Piedmont Avenue this Wednesday. Enjoy a menu of seasonal California-inspired dishes created by chef Alan Hsu (of three-Michelin-starred Benu and New York’s two-Michelin-starred Blue Hill at Stone Barns) and an approachable wine list by sommelier Paul Einbund (The Morris); open Wednesdays to Sundays, 5pm to 9pm. // Pomet, 4019 Piedmont Ave. (Oakland); reservations at pomet-oakland.com

Catch one of the most thrilling snow sport competitions in the Sierras. Red Bull Raid, the only event in the world that combines uphill skill with downhill mastery, takes over Palisades Tahoe this week; Wednesday to Friday. // Palisades Tahoe, 1960 Olympic Valley Rd. (Tahoe); details at redbull.com

Raise a toast to four days of St. Patty’s celebrations at Sláinte Oakland. With 100 different kinds of Irish whiskey, authentic grub, Irish dancing, music, and plenty of outdoor seating; Thursday to Sunday, 12:30pm to midnight. // Slainte, 131 Broadway (Oakland); details at slainteoakland.com

The Irish Bank’s annual St. Patrick’s Day block party makes a triumphant return! Live music, bangers and mash, drink specials…you know the drill; Thursday, 1:30pm to 11:30pm. // The Irish Bank, 10 Mark Ln. (FiDi); details at theirishbank.com

Get a first taste of Occitania, the upcoming French restaurant from the Duende team expected to open later this spring. For those who can’t wait, two pop-up dinners ($65; March 17 and April 13) will offer a preview via four-course menus with optional beverage pairings; Thursday at 6:30pm. // Duende, 468 19th St. (Oakland); limited number of reservations available at duendeoakland.com

Charles Blackwell pays homage to SF jazz culture with an evening of live painting, music, poetry, and performance art. Tenderloin Museum will host Blackwell’s work across several mediums for the Sounds of the Tenderloin series, funded by Hardly Strictly Bluegrass; Thursday, 6pm to 7:30pm. // Tenderloin Museum, 398 Eddy St. (Tenderloin); tickets at tenderloinmuseum.org

Wipe your tears, or don’t—Crybaby, a new nightclub, is opening in the former Uptown Nightclub location in Oakland. The music and events venue opened this past weekend and already has shows booked through May. This week, catch Machinedrum on Friday and an Afrobeats soca rave on Saturday night—carnival attire encouraged. // Crybaby, 1928 Telegraph Ave. (Oakland); details at instagram.com

You could say Bahamas has a “Way With Words.” The Finnish-Canadian singer/songwriter/guitarist brings his songs about sunsets, love affairs, and making out with crooked smiles to The Fillmore; Friday at 8pm. // 1805 Geary Blvd. (NoPa); tickets at livenation.com

Ladies and gays, John Mayer is coming to town. His appropriately named Sob Rock tour takes over Chase Center for two nights; Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm. // Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way (Mission Bay); tickets at chasecenter.com

Arguably the greatest Pixar film ever made, and made even better by acclaimed composer Randy Newman’s score,Toy Story will be accompanied by the SF Symphony orchestra. You can cry to You’ve Got a Friend in Me, IRL; Friday at 7:30pm and Saturday at 2pm. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Hayes Valley); tickets at sfsymphony.org

Celebrate the end of Prohibition quarantine at the 36th Annual Art Deco Preservation Ball. As if you needed yet another excuse to put on a costume, this party will re-imagine the urban glamour of San Francisco circa 1930. In addition to live music from the Royal Society Jazz Orchestra, the ball will also award folks who have shared in the preservation of Art Deco’s historic legacy; Saturday at 7pm. // The City Club of San Francisco, 155 Sansome St. (FiDi); tickets at artdecopreservationball.com

Embrace the spring equinox with legendary jazz singer Paula West, live at Saint Joseph’s Arts Society. Consider going VIP for exclusive access to a private wine bar and caviar service from CaviarCo; Saturday at 8pm. // Saint Joseph’s Arts Society, 1401 Howard St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com

No need to leave your better half at home, Wilder is now offering Yappy Hour. You’ll find discounted punch bowls, half-off bottles of wine, chef-made bark bites, puppuccinos, and more; Saturday and Sunday, 3pm to 6pm. // Wilder, 2154 Fillmore St. (Marina); details at wildersf.com

Get schooled by Dominique Crenn. The multi-award-winning chef brings her techniques and unrivaled innovation to MasterClass for a crash course in modern vegetarian cuisine. // masterclass.com

Who will be crowned SF’s Drag Superstar?So You Think You Can Drag is a competition fundraiser for the Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy. In addition to some of the Bay Area’s best queens, the top five fundraisers from the community will be put in drag to compete for the crown; Saturday at 5pm. // The Cafe, 2369 Market St. (Castro); tickets at eventbrite.com

A free, all-day music marathon celebrating local musicians is coming to SF. Now in its 14th year, SF Music Day will host more than 100 artists ranging in style from classical to global and to modern jazz; Sunday, noon to 7pm. // War Memorial Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness (Civic Center); details at intermusicsf.org

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Video House Tour: San Francisco's original Painted Lady is for sale, asking $5.75 million

If you’re longing for a quintessential experience of classic San Francisco, this is it: a home inside one of Alamo Square’s picture-perfect Painted Ladies, picnics in the neighboring park, coffees from the too-cute Lady Falcon truck, and walks to dinner on Divis.

Steiner Street’s seven Painted Ladies are known the world over for their signature Queen Anne Victorian architectural style—steep roofs, ornamented gables, bay windows, an abundance of pattern, and decorative spindlework. But the home at the corner of Grove Street stands apart from the rest: Not only is she the eldest of the coterie, she was also home to the Ladies’ original builder, Matthew Kavanaugh.

Built in 1892, all four levels of the historic six-bedroom home underwent an extensive, fully permitted remodel in 2015. But before you get all verklempt, rest assured this beauty retains many of her exquisite 19th century features.

A colorful leaded glass exterior door marks entry to a vestibule designed for ducking out of the weather. To enter the home itself, you’ll pass through an additional pair of heavily carved wood doors into a small parlor that will carry you easily into the formal living room and dining room. Original details here include gas-lit glass chandeliers, a marble gas-burning fireplace, and elaborate crown moldings that have been beautifully restored.

Also lovingly refreshed is the intricate wainscoting in the hallway that leads from the foyer to the rear of the home, which has been reconfigured to accommodate an open kitchen—with an oversized island, dual sinks, and a glass wall that opens to the patio—plus an adjacent family room.

The private quarters are made up of large bedrooms each with sizable closets and remodeled bathrooms. The primary suite is an ode to tranquility, with a spa-like bathroom that includes a soaking tub and steam shower, and a custom walk-in closet. The top floor has been updated to take the form of a media area and home office endowed with abundant storage and its own full bathroom.

The home also has a separate legal unit downstairs, accessible from the main level or from the garden in the back of the home. Ideal for guests, a home office or even an Airbnb rental, the one-bedroom space is equipped has an open living and dining area, full bathroom, and kitchenette. There’s even a view.

Additional amenities in the main residence include a full Sunrun solar system, Tesla battery, garage for one car, and an additional space for storage or workshop.

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 5

Size: 4,831 sq. ft.

Asking price: $5,750,000

// 722 Steiner St. (Hayes Valley); for more information, visit 722steinerst.com.

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American Giant debuts new cotton athleisure + more local style news

San Francisco brand American Giant’s new collection of leggings and tanks are super comfy and, obvi, work great with the label’s signature hoodies.

Plus, Huf honors late skateboarder Pablo Ramirez with a capsule collection and Van Cleef & Arpels sets up a sparkling experience in Silicon Valley.

American Giant goes all Sporty Spice with new Cotton Sport collection.

(Courtesy of American Giant)

Local closet staple American Giant isn’t resting on its laurels hoodies. Cue the new collection of buttery smooth, breathable leggings ($80) and tanks ($40) made of premium American cotton. Cotton Sport is AG’s first take on true athleisure and, unlike so many run-around-town styles, these babies move with you (phew!). Along with the major comfy factor, the tops and bottoms have minimal seams and come in a range of eye-catching colors. They also flatter lots of figures so, yeah, we know what we’re wearing on our next coffee date.

// American Giant has three Bay Area locations; american-giant.com.

Huf celebrates the legacy of skateboarder Pablo Ramirez with new capsule collection.

(Courtesy of Huf x PRF)

It drops tomorrow, March 10th: Huf x PRF (Pablo Ramirez Foundation) is a melding of the beloved SF skate brand and the beloved SF skateboarder/artist/musician for whom the foundation is named. (ICYMI: Pablo Ramirez, a man who oozed talent, passion and spirituality, died in an auto accident in 2019.) The curated collection of cool hoodies, tees, socks and more features Pablo’s artwork and writings. Proceeds benefit PRF, whose mission is to help promote a positive lifestyle for kids and young adults through skateboarding, art, and music.

The capsule is part of the larger Power of Pablo, a celebration including a series of fun events around town, from March 10th to 13th.

// The capsule release party takes place at 6pm at Huf SF, 968 Valencia St. (Mission), hufworldwide.com;pabloramirez.org.

Van Cleef & Arpels celebrates spring with fresh florals at Westfield Valley Fair.

(Courtesy of Van Cleef & Arpels)

Apparently, trendy immersive experiences aren’t just for famous dead artists and ice cream: Fine jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels recently transformed the center court of Silicon Valley’s Westfield Valley Fair into a floral sketchbook. Designed by French artist Alexandre Benjamin Navet, the installation will be in bloom through the last day of March.

The multidisciplinary artist is known for various techniques a la Japanese watercolor and pencil, as well as his use of bright colors, objects, and architectural forms that allow him to tell stories in a simple and playful language. They’re all at work here—bringing the vitality of nature to life.

Of course, the dreamy exhibit includes plenty of sparkle and shine—showcasing VC&A’s flora- and fauna-inspired gems and timepieces. Best part? You get to try on select pieces as part of the experience. Special orders of your favorites are available, too.

In other good news, the French jeweler will be opening a San Francisco boutique in April (stay tuned for more deets).

// 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd. (Santa Clara), vancleefarpels.com

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