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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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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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25 Fun Things to Do This Week (3.7.22)

This week is for the foodies, revelers, art-lovers, and do-gooders.

Then again, what week isn’t here in the Bay Area? Get ready for the IRL return of the 170th Annual San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Plus, Immersive Frida Kahlo comes to town, OMCA hosts its annual White Elephant Sale, The Mostly British Film Festival heads across the pond, and more fun stuff to do.

Have a good one!

Support San Francisco’s only Ukrainian restaurant, Pushkin. Dine in on borsch soup and pelmeni (dumplings), or take it to go. You can also stock up on vareniki, piroshki, meatballs, and dessert via their dumpling store, which delivers in SF, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties; weekdays. // Pushkin, 40 Belden Pl. (FiDi); pushkinsf.com

Wordle have you craving more brain fuel? Kick-off your week with Monday night trivia at Willkommen. Prove you’re the smartest in the room while noshing on German-American eats by the folks from Rosamunde plus craft beers, ciders, and sodas from Black Hammer Brewing; Mondays; 7pm to 10pm. // Willkommen, 2198 Market St. (Upper Market); details at facebook.com

Taste new takes on a 500-year-old spirit during Shochu Week. The bar masters from Pabu and Kona’s Street Market will show their unique flair by incorporating shochu from different Japanese regions in special, limited-time cocktail menus; through March 14th. // shochu.guide

Explore SF’s newest public park. After years of construction, 5M (5th and Market) is open to the community and complete with a green space, children’s play area, dog run, and outdoor performance area that will eventually host free year-round programming and special events focused on art, neighborhood culture, and youth. // 5th and Market (SoMa); 5msf.com

Support the Oakland Museum of California by shopping for treasures at the beloved 63rd annual White Elephant Sale. The largest rummage sale in Northern California directly benefits the OMCA’s programming and exhibitions. Reservations are required in advance; through April 3rd. // White Elephant Sale Warehouse, 333 Lancaster St. (Oakland); tickets at whiteelephantsale.org


Crypto-crazy or crypto-curious? Laura Shin, host of the Unchained podcast, will dive deep into Ethereum; Tuesday at 6pm. // The Commonwealth Club of America, 110 The Embarcadero (Embarcadero); tickets at commonwealthclub.org

Kick it with Bob Odenkirk: The star of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul is touring his memoir. Attendees will receive an autographed copy of the new book that covers the author’s career as a comedian, writer, and actor, and his road to reinvention at the age of 50; Tuesday at 7pm. // Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon St. (Marina); tickets at eventbrite.com

Anglophiles rejoice! The Mostly British Film Festival returns to the Bay with award-winning new feature films and documentaries. Things kick off with Mothering Sunday (Josh O’Connor, Odessa Young, Colin Firth, and Olivia Colman) on Tuesday; March 10-17th. // Vogue Theatre, 3290 Sacramento St. (Presidio Heights); tickets at mostlybritish.org

Learn a new craft at an introductory screen-printing class. You’ll be guided through a brief history of the process, learn step-by-step how to print on paper and fabric, and leave class with a tote bag, t-shirt, posters, and hands-on knowledge; Thursdays and Saturdays in March. // Fleet Wood, 714 Clement St. (Inner Richmond); tickets at eventbrite.com

Pony up for tickets to the return of SFMOMA’s Art Bash on April 8th. On this night of revelry celebrating art and artists, all seven floors of the museum will burst to life with surprising encounters, live music from punk rock band The Linda Lindas, a DJ battle featuring Miles Medina, and immersive art by Michael Jang, The Palms (Alec Soth and Dave King), DJ Agana ,and Vogue. // Details and tickets at sfmoma.org/artbash.

Thank you to our partners at SFMOMA.

Get abso fab fora good cause at the annual Drag Show to End Homelessness, presented by CommunityForward SF. Expect performances by Poly Poptart and friends, food by Tacos el Precioso, and drinks; Thursday, 7pm to 10pm. // El Rio, 3158 Mission St. (Mission); tickets ateventbrite.com

Flow into the weekend. Connect to your body with Deep House Yoga followed by a 30-minute sound bath by the Sound Sorcery and then mocktails to cap the class; Thursday at 7pm. // Public Works, 161 Erie St. (Mission); tickets at e.sparxo.com

Nerd out at the multi-day Algorithmic Art Assembly conference and festival. The event will showcase a diverse range of artists using algorithms in scriptwriting, filmmaking, video games, and more. Catch talks and IRL and livestream coding; Thursday through Saturday. // Gray Area, 2665 Mission St. (Mission); tickets at grayarea.org

Get a dose of nostalgia with a comfort food cooking class at Cakebread Cellars. You’ll learn how to put a new, elevated twist on old favorites like deviled eggs, Dungeness crab melt, Swedish meatballs, shrimp and grits, and chicken pot pie. After class, you’ll sit down to enjoy a three-course lunch paired with Cakebread Cellars wines; Friday and Saturday at 9:30am. // Winery House Kitchen, 8300 St Helena Hwy. (Rutherford); tickets at cakebread.com

ROFL at beloved dive bar Mr Bing’s. The Chinatown bar is hosting stand-up comedians as seen on Comedy Central, Sketchfest, and more; Saturdays at 7:30pm. // Mr. Bing’s, 201 Columbus Ave. (Chinatown); tickets at eventbrite.com

Make plans for spring with SF Rec & Parks. The city offers activities and classes for just about every hobby you can think of from kayaking and rock climbing to ceramics and photography. If you’re looking to try a new sport or hone a new skill, registration for spring classes is now open (and filling up fast). // View the 2022 spring catalog and offerings at sfrecpark.org.

Let your freak flag fly at Psyber Punk: Aerial Circus. Get ready for a night of flow and dance performances, a futuristic fashion show, aerial spectacle acts, and psychedelic beats. Come dressed to express in your best cyber punk fashions—think leather, spikes, neon, and metallics; Saturday at 9pm. // DNA Lounge, 375 11th St. (SoMa); details atfacebook.com

Feel the luck o’ the Irish at the 170th Annual San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Afterward, make your way over to a post-parade party hosted at the United Irish Cultural Center (2700 45th Ave.) with Irish dancing, bars, corned beef and cabbage aplenty, and live Irish music.Slainté! // The parade begins at 11:30am at the corner of 2nd & Market Street; details at eventbrite.com.

Prefer to spend your St. Paddy’s Day on a pub crawl? Pretend you’re in Dublin’s Temple Bar (with better weather) and get your fix of Jameson and green beer with a guided crawl to participating bars in The Marina and North Beach;Saturday.

Celebrate the legacy of an American artist at opening day of Alice Neel: People Come First. This free, all-day event includes family art-making activities, live portraits, music by B-Side Brujas, and a panel conversation with exhibition curators from The Met and FAMSF; Saturday, 11am to 4:30pm. // de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr. (Golden Gate Park); details at deyoung.famsf.org

Go beyond the brow at the West Coast premiere of Immersive Frida Kahlo. The works of the 20th Century Mexican artist will be brought to life by the Immersive Van Gogh team in this 360-degree experience; Saturday, through May 8th. // SVN West, 10 South Van Ness Ave. (SoMa); tickets at immersive-frida.com

Support the farm animal sanctuary Goatlandia while enjoying a four-course plant-based dinner at Wildseed. Join founder Deborah Blum and guest speaker Colleen Patrick-Goudreau (The Joyful Vegan) to learn more about the nonprofit’s rescue mission and the benefits of living meat-free; Saturday at 6pm. // Wildseed, 2000 Union St. (Marina); tickets at eventbrite.com

Join Hip Hop for Change at the 4th Annual Women Empowerment Summit, a free community event helping to amplify women’s voices and dismantle the stereotypes in hip-hop culture. This one-day event will feature a panel discussion, workshops, and live performances by Kamaiyah, Su’lan, Jane Handcock; Saturday at 4pm. // Continental Club, 1658 12th St. (Oakland); RSVP at eventbrite.com

With less than a month until the return of The Edwardian Ball, it’s time to secure the perfect attire. Head to Dark Garden Unique Corsetry for a styling party to create your perfect outfit—from leather hats and accessories to witchy jewelry and more; Sunday at noon. // Dark Garden Unique Corsetry, 321 Linden St. (Hayes Valley); details at facebook.com

Catch record-breaking Jeopardy champion Amy Schneider in conversation with SF Chronicle columnist Tony Bravo. The Bay Area resident is the most successful woman ever to compete on the show with a 40-game winning streak and $1.3 million in winnings; Sunday at 7pm. // Oasis, 298 11th St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com

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21 Fun Things to Do This Week (2.28.22)

Looking to pack more fun things into the shortest month of the year? We’ve got you covered.

Stuff your face with king cake on Fat Tuesday, get a made-to-fade tattoo, take a clean beauty master class at Credo, shop for actually affordable art at the Superfine art fair, please do touch the art at de Youngsters Day Out, catch Lovett or Leave It live, and much more.

See you out there!

Folks with commitment issues can get made-to-fade ink from the pioneering tattoo studio Ephemeral, which opens its first SF location on Monday. Applied in the same process as a regular tattoo, these designs promise the same artistry and self-expression as traditional tats but disappear within nine to 15 months; reservations at ephemeral.tattoo.

Curious to learn more about what makes you you? In this Enneagram workshop, you’ll uncover your intrinsic motivations, personality style, how you communicate, and how to strengthen your relationships; Monday, 6pm to 8:30pm. // HAVN Collective, 3329 Sacramento St. (Presidio Heights); tickets at eventbrite.com

Celebrate Mardi Gras SF-style with a free, family-friendly festival complete with a Zydeco and blues concert, a parade, colorful costumes, and more; Tuesday, 5pm to 10pm. // The Fillmore Center Plaza,1475 Fillmore St. (NoPa); details at eventbrite.com

Practice your rumba as Carnaval San Francisco celebrates Fat Tuesday in the historic Calle 24 Latino Cultural District. Enjoy live samba drummers, dance performances, and lively music; Tuesday, 5pm to 9pm. // 3250 24th St. (Mission); details at carnavalsanfrancisco.org

Honor the great Creole traditions of New Orleans at a lively cocktail party with jazz, NOLA-inspired cocktails, food from Top Chef’s Nelson German and, of course, king cake; Tuesday, 6pm to 11pm. // Sobre Mesa, 1618 Franklin St. (Oakland); tickets at eventbrite.com

Get inspired at the biannual Gray Area Artist Showcase, featuring new works fostered within the Artist Incubator and Creative Code Immersive education program. Using tools like deep-fakes, lidar, 3D animations, and physical computing, the future-forward art creates sensory spaces that engage our embodied selves in relation to the new paradigms of Web3; opening night Wednesday, 7pm to 10pm. // Gray Area / Grand Theater, 2665 Mission St. (Mission); tickets at grayarea.org

Clean up your beauty routine with a master class at Credo, where you’ll learn easy product swaps, receive personal recommendations from the pros, and get 10 percent off in-store shopping; Thursday, 5pm to 6:30pm. // Credo SF, 552 Hayes Street (Hayes Valley); RSVP at eventbrite.com

Join Bay Area band Fast Times at for a live set and the debut of their new music video, “Girlfriend,” filmed in San Francisco; Thursday, 7pm to 11:30pm. // Saint Joseph’s Arts Society, 1401 Howard St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com

Superfine, the art fair for everyone, returns to SF to connect art lovers with approachable, non-stuffy creatives and their work. Shop from more 60 artists with pieces ranging from $50 to $3,000. Plus, 20 percent of ticket sales will benefit the It Gets Better Project to support LGBTQ+ youth; Thursday to Sunday. // Gallery 308, Landmark Building A, 2 Marina Blvd. (Marina); tickets at eventbrite.com

Wake & Shake with Shake Shack and Red Bay Coffee’s new collab—hand-spun vanilla frozen custard with Red Bay Coffee, maple syrup, and orange zest. To celebrate the partnership, Shake Shack will host a one-day event with live music, giveaways, and more at the Downtown Oakland location. All sales from the event will be donated to the local art non-profit The People’s Conservatory; Friday at 11am. // Shake Shack, 1954 Telegraph Ave. (Oakland); details at berkeleyside.org

Toast America’s top culinary talents at the Good Food Awards. The evening begins with a welcome reception with award-winning bites and drinks, followed by a ceremony with the bestowing of the medals by Alice Waters; Friday at 5pm. // Palace of Fine Arts, 3601 Lyon St. (Presidio); tickets at eventbrite.com

Take a whiskey-fueled walk through downtown Alameda. Tickets include a collectible tasting glass, premium whiskey tastings at multiple locations, and paired bites by local chefs; Friday, 6pm to 9pm. // Downtown Alameda, 2324 Alameda Ave. (Alameda); tickets at alamedastrolls.com

Join former Obama speechwriter Jon Lovett (and some friends) for “Lovett or Leave It: Live or Else.” The political podcast is hitting the road, stopping first in SF to break down the week’s biggest news and make fun of our insane political landscape; Friday at 8pm. // Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St. (Castro); tickets at crooked.com

Stop and smell 100,000 tulips. Normally, picking flowers from a strange yard is frowned upon but, on Flower Bulb Day, it’s highly encouraged, in Union Square at least. Bouquets are free; Saturday, 1pm until they’re gone. // Union Square, 333 Post St. (Union Square); details at flowerbulbday.com

Take the family for some hands-on art-making at de Youngsters Day Out. The free all-day event includes workshops and entertainment both inside and outside the museum; Saturday, 9:30am to 5:15pm. // de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr. (Golden Gate Park); RSVP at eventbrite.com

If you prefer your fairytales with a little bit of spice don’t miss Twisted Disney—a dance party and drag spectacular tribute to Disney icons at Oasis; Saturday at 10pm. // Oasis, 298 11th St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com

Give vegetables their due at the Oh My Gulay (OMG) Plant-Based Festival. Expect plenty of healthy food plus pottery, crystals, medicinal potions, house plants, yoga, and more at this free event; Saturday, noon to 5pm. // Kapwa Gardens, 967 Mission St. (SoMa); details at kapwagardens.com

Get your hands on some righteous gemstones at the Northern California Crystal Fair. Shop for wholesale and retail crystals and minerals, have your aura read, learn from master teachers and holistic trainers, and more; Saturday and Sunday. // San Francisco County Fair Building, 9th & Lincoln (Golden Gate Park); details at crystalfair.com

Kick it with keynote speakers Hunter and Lexi Pence at Bring Change to Mind’s (BC2M) annual fundraiser luncheon at Oracle Park. Musician Charles Jones and Super Bowl champ Ricky Watters Sr. will also make appearances to support children and young adults facing mental illness; Saturday, 12:30pm. // Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza (SoMa); tickets at bringchange2mind.org

Partake in a one-night-only, hour-long percussion sound bath by Ward Spangle at the Napa Lighted Art Festival; Saturday at 7pm. // Veterans Memorial Park, Main St. (Napa); details at festivalnapavalley.org

Get yourself to Sunday school—Chandon’s mixology school, that is. Learn to make festive sparkling cocktails

with their expert resident mixologist; Sundays at 11am through March 28th. // Chandon, 1 California Dr. (Yountville); tickets at tock.com

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18 Fun Things to Do This Week (2.21.22)

Time is of the essence this week. Magnolias are in peak bloom at San Francisco Botanical Garden and it’s prime viewing season for the firefall in Yosemite National Park.

Plus, 2.22.22 gives us reason to hit the town on a Tuesday night, a Queen-inspired dance party provides another excuse to play dress-up (as if we needed one), the Black Joy Parade and festival brings a much-needed celebration to Oakland, and so much more.

Have a good one!

Experience peak bloom of one of the most impressive magnolia collections in the United States. For a limited time—the SF Botanical Garden is predicting only a few more weeks—admire the sights and scents of more than 200 magnolia trees. Use the “Magnificent Magnolias” map to explore the grounds and learn more about the collection; open daily. // San Francisco Botanical Garden, 1199 9th Ave. (Golden Gate Park); tickets at sfbg.org.

Watch nature show off at Yosemite’s firefall. Every year from mid-to-late February, the setting sun hits Yosemite’s Horsetail Fall on the side of El Capitan at just the right angle, creating the illusion that the waterfall is on fire. The phenomenon, which is known as the firefall, is estimated to happen between February 10th and 28th, according to the National Park Service, with prime viewing expected this week. // Plan your trip at nps.gov.

Noise Pop Festival descends upon the Bay this week with happy hours, live music, film premieres, and general revelry. Highlights include Jeff Tweedy at The Fillmore, The Drums performing Portamento at August Hall, King Woman at DNA Lounge, Topaz Jones at The New Parish, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure with live music, and headliner Azealia Banks at The Warfield; Monday to Sunday. // Details at noisepopfest.com.

Fog City Flea goes big time, full-time. The Ferry Building’s popular Sunday market is now a brick-and-mortar store! You’ll now be able to shop over 5,000 square feet of unique goods including handmade jewelry, fine houseware, and quality apparel upstairs in the Grand Hall; dpen daily, 10am to 5pm. // Fog City Flea Trading Post, 1 Ferry Building (Embarcadero); details on Instagram @fogcityflea.

Celebrate Twosday (2.22.22) with the ultimate tutu Tuesday Mission bar crawl and silent disco. On this very rare perfect palindrome day, don your best tutu and grab a martini at Lone Palm before making your way through the Mission and, ultimately, to the silent disco dance party at Chan Kaajal Park; Tuesday, 6pm ‘til late. // Mission; details on facebook.com

Looking for a Twosday party in the East Bay? Head to Downtown Oakland for the 222 party featuring $2 entry, $2 shots, $2 tacos…you get the idea; Tuesday, 9pm ‘til late. // The Art Gallery, 310 14th St. (Oakland); details on facebook.com.

‘Shrooms on your mind? Learn to grow your own at this mushroom cultivation workshop for beginners. Decriminalized in Oakland, psychedelic mushrooms have become popular for their therapeutic qualities. Learn the basics of growing both gourmet and medicinal mushrooms, and leave with a mushroom grow kit; Wednesday, 6:30pm to 9:30pm. // Soltree Alchemy, 3047 Martin Luther King Jr. Way (Oakland); tickets at eventbrite.com

Raise a glass to hump day and the reopening of Fort Point Beer Company’s flagship beer hall reopening on Valencia. After a lengthy closure, the brewery is once again slinging pints of KSA, plus yummy treats like crab deviled eggs and pork chop sandos; open Wednesday to Sunday. // Fort Point Beer Co., 742 Valencia St. (Mission); details at fortpointbeer.com.

Three-time Grammy winner, country music hitmaker, and daughter of Johnny Cash takes the stage at SFJAZZ with her husband and musical collaborator, John Leventhal. Rosanne Cash will perform music from throughout her career, including songs from her latest Blue Note release, She Remembers Everything; Thursday through Sunday, 7:30pm. // SFJAZZ, 201 Franklin St. (Hayes Valley); tickets at sfjazz.org.

Discover thousands of orchids on display and for sale at the 69th Annual Pacific Orchid Exposition. Hands-on demonstrations will be conducted by experts with information about successfully growing and blooming orchids at home. For those looking to get their hands on the best of the best, there will be an intimate preview night where you can shop from orchid vendors before the general public; Thursday through Sunday. // County Fair Building, 1199 Ninth Ave. (Golden Gate Park); tickets at eventbrite.com.

Satisfy your appetite for culture by learning how to make siu mai shaped like roses at the Asian Art Museum. Food stylist and blogger Kristina Cho will demonstrate her technique for making the special pork and shrimp dumplings so you can make them at home. After the demonstration, Cho will sign copies of her cookbook “Mooncakes & Milk Bread,” which includes the recipe for these dumplings and so much more; Thursday at 6:30pm. // Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St. (Civic Center); tickets at asianart.org.

Don’t miss your last chance to see Amoako Boafo’s Soul of Black Folks at MoAD. This premier museum solo exhibition for the Ghanaian artist features more than 20 works that showcase Boafo’s efforts to capture the essence of the Black figure, including Black subjectivity, Black joy, and the Black gaze; on display through February 27. // The Museum of African Diaspora, 685 Mission St. (SoMa); tickets at moadsf.org.

West Coast = best coast. Especially when it comes to our musical exports. The West Coast Legends of Hip Hop tour featuring Too Short, Warren G, DJ Quik, Digital Underground, and Luniz takes over the Paramount Theatre on Friday. // Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway (Oakland); tickets at paramountoakland.org.

Live your Killer Queen best life at this colossal dance party celebrating Queen and all the rock and disco anthems of the 70s and 80s. Come dressed in your best Bowie/Freddie glam look—jumpsuits, bell bottoms, and shiny clothing encouraged; Saturday, 9pm to 2:30am. // DNA Lounge, 375 11th St. (SoMa); tickets at dnalounge.com.

Celebrate 15 years of NSFW storytelling at Bawdy Storytelling’s anniversary extravaganza. Hosted by sexual folklorist Dixie De La Tour, expect to hear infamously true tales of lust, love, gender redefinition, sexual identity, life-changing hook-ups, educational one-night stands, and everything in between; Saturday, 7pm to 9:30pm. // Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com.

Come together for the Black Joy Parade and festival—the largest free family-friendly event of its kind in California. The hyper-positive celebration of the Black experience and the Black community’s contribution to history and culture kicks things off with Black Joy Brunches at Oakland’s best Black-owned restaurants; Sunday at 12:30pm. // 14th and Broadway (Oakland); details at blackjoyparade.org.

End the weekend with some sun salutations and a cold pint of Almanac Beer. On the fourth Sunday of every month, Almanac Beer Co. hosts all-levels yoga outdoors at their Alameda taproom; Sunday at 10am. // Almanac Beer Co., 651 West Tower Ave. (Alameda); tickets at eventbrite.com.

Shop for unique treasures at the Little Shoppe of Horrors pop-up. Curated by the rare, strange, and unusual plant procurers at Magpie & Thorn, this open-air market will feature tarot readings, MadMaggie’s Crafts and Curiosities, Haunted Manor Boutique, Gashly Tentacles, Eternal Craft Designs, Sixth Sense Soy Candles, and more; Sunday, 12pm to 5pm. // Magpie & Thorn, 2305 Santa Clara Ave. (Alameda); details at eventbrite.com.

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19 Fun Things to Do This Week (2.14.22)

Roses are red, violets are blue. We’ve handpicked the best things for you to do.

This week, Cal Academy’s penguins accept warm and fuzzy Valentine’s, a multi-sensory Red Envelope pop-up takes over Viridian bar in Oakland, Noise Pop brings live music back to the Bay, Nisei blesses foodies with a series of pop-up dinners, a brand new indoor roller rink brings skating to the East Bay, and the long-awaited return of the Chinese New Year Parade.

Have a good one!

Make Monday suck a little bit less with the scientifically adorable tradition of penguin Valentines. Watch in-person or virtually as Cal Academy biologists distribute heart-shaped valentines to the colony of African penguins. The male penguins typically accept the hearts and take them back to their nests to present them to their female counterparts as nest-lining material; Monday at 10:30am. // In-person at California Academy of Sciences or online live stream via the Academy’s Facebook page

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a family-style, Cal-Israeli dinner atPomella. Mingle with the chef and enjoy culinary surprises and conversation on the outdoor patio; Monday, 5:30pm to 8:30pm. // Pomella, 3770 Piedmont Ave. (Oakland); reservations at store.pomellaoakland.com

Misery loves company. Broken hearts come together for “So This Sucks: A Night of Heartbreak & Disappointment,” a decidedly unromantic V-Day storytelling sesh; Monday, 7:30pm to 10:30pm. // The Gateway Theatre, 215 Jackson St. (Jackson Square); tickets at eventbrite.com

See 20 new “heartworks” atthe Ferry Building. This year’s Hearts in San Francisco is on display through February 28th; the artist-designed heart will be auctioned off to benefit San Francisco General Hospital Foundation. // Ferry Building Marketplace, 1 Ferry Building (Embarcadero); details at sfghf.org

Shake up your night with a seasonal mixology class. You’ll arrive cocktail-curious and leave as the ultimate host; Monday, 7pm to 9pm. // The Alembic, 1725 Haight St. (Upper Haight); tickets at eventbrite.com

Dodge the day at Heart & Dagger Saloon’s anti-Valentine’s party. The indoor/outdoor Oakland bar will be showing horror movies like “Bride of Chuckie” and there will be plenty of hateful tunes blasting all night long. Oh, and absolutely no kissing allowed; Monday from 8pm to 1:30am. // Heart & Dagger Saloon, 504 Lake Park Ave. (Oakland); details at eventbrite.com

Get immersed in a multi-sensory art, culture, and culinary experience to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The gorgeous Oakland cocktail bar Viridian has been transformed for a Red Envelope pop-up this month. Expect special cocktails, treats from the historic Oakland Fortune Cookie Factory, a 60-foot illuminated silk dragon, playlists representing Asian artists from around the world, and more; 5pm to late night Wednesdays through Sundays, through February 27th. // Viridian, 2216 Broadway (Oakland); details at redenvelopepopup.com

Belly up to Old Devil Moon for a Dynamo Donut and beer pairing as part of SF Beer Week; Wednesday, 5pm to 10pm. // Old Devil Moon, 3472 Mission St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com

Clear your calendar: Noise Pop Festival kicks off this weekend, starting with an official pre-party with Kamaal Williams at California Academy of Sciences on Thursday; Carpool Tunnel and Breakup Shoes at Bottom of the Hill on Saturday; and happy hour at Zeitgeist with Zelma Stone and Mae Powell on Sunday; February 17-27.// At various venues around the Bay Area, noisepopfest.com

Singin’ with the Sisters Karaoke takes over Laughing Monk for a night of zin. Sing along and LOL while sampling Laughing Monk’s new wine-lager hybrid along with food from Cousins Maine Lobster; Friday, 7:30pm to 10pm. // Laughing Mong Brewing, 1439 A/B Egbert Ave. (Bayview), laughingmonkbrewing.com

Only us West Coasters would dare make our own bagels, so if you’re going to do it, do it right. Let the bakers at Daily Driver teach you their ways in this hands-on bagel-making workshop, plus wine and cheese to munch on while they rise; Friday, 12:30pm to 2pm. // Daily Driver, 2535 3rd St. (Dogpatch); details at eventbrite.com

See some live painting while sipping cocktails to beats by DJ Shawn Steele. French artist Lucas Beaufort will set up in the S&R Lounge to paint three canvases that will be auctioned off at the end of the night; Friday, 6pm to 9:30pm. // Hotel Zetta, 55 5th St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com

Have a roaring good time at the return of Chinatown’s Chinese New Year Parade—the largest celebration of Asian culture outside of Asia. Considered one of the best night parades in the world, the procession will include fabulous floats, ferocious lions, and firecrackers; Saturday, 5pm to 9pm. // 2nd St & Market to Kearny & Columbus;, chineseparade.com

Uncover the stories behind the Cliff House, Sutro Baths, and Sutro Heights with an intimate tour of The Museum at The Cliff. Explore souvenirs including one of Adolph Sutro’s taxidermy monkeys, a collection of 4,000-year-old Egyptian artifacts, and more objects that showcase the special history of Lands End; 10am Saturday. // The Museum at The Cliff, 1090 Point Lobos Ave. (Sea Cliff); details at eventbrite.com

Do some sun salutations beneath the actual sun at a silent disco yoga sesh led by Left Coast Power Yoga.Since you’re at Nido’s, grab a marg and a taco afterward; Saturday, 11am. // Nido’s Backyard, 104 Oak St. (Oakland); tickets at eventbrite.com

Get to know your wine on its journey from the vine. Cuvaison’s four-part Vine to Wine series begins with a tour through the dormant winter vineyard, an immersive tasting presentation, and two bottles of wine to take home; Saturday, 11am to 1pm. // Cuvaison, 1221 Duhig Rd. (Napa); tickets at tock.com

Make like Bow Wow in “Roll Bounce” at the East Bay’s new Aloha Roller Rink. On Sundays, enjoy free skate from noon to 8pm and a late-night adults-only session with a DJ, 8pm to 11pm. // Aloha Roller Rink, 5625 Bay St. (Emeryville), aloharollerrink.com

Ward off the Sunday scaries with Niseichef/owner David Yoshimura and a few of his culinary friends. His fresh series of collaborative tasting menus kicks off this weekend with Hén-zhì chef Chris Yang, master of Taiwanese street food; Sunday nights through March 13th. // Nisei, 2316 Polk St. (Russian Hill); tickets at tock.com

Celebrate East Brother Beer’s fifth year on the Richmond waterfront. To celebrate their b-day, they’ll be pouring three new releases alongside birria tacos from La Santa Torta, live music, and lawn games. Well-behaved dogs and children welcome; Sunday, noon to 8pm. // East Brother Beer Co., 1001 Canal Blvd (Richmond), eastbrotherbeer.com

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