Magnificant Magnolias

Daily through February, 3-4:45 p.m. S.F. Botanical Garden (1199 Ninth Ave.) The garden is home to over 200 Magnolias — many rare and historic, including 63 species and 49 cultiva... Read More

Major Events

Tulipmania Festival

Daily, Feb. 8–17 Pier 39 Stroll down the pier and enjoy a spectacular and colorful display featuring over 39,000 tulips and seasonal garden favorites. Take a guided tour and lear... Read More

Major Events

S.F. Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting

Saturday, Feb. 15, 1–4 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center As the largest competition of U.S. wines in the world, this always-sold-out public tasting is a not-to-miss wine ... Read More

Community Corner

Chinese New Year Community Street Fair

Sat.–Sun., Feb. 8–9 Grant Ave. (California to Broadway) Sacramento, Washington, Jackson, & Pacific Sts. (Stockton to Kearny) Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Ch... Read More

Galas & Benefits

40th Annual Academy of Friends’ Gala: Ruby Red Gala

Sunday, Feb. 9, 5–10 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) Join the excitement of watching the Academy Awards while enjoying an evening of cocktails, tasty treats, en... Read More

Affairs of the Heart

4th Annual Victorian Valentine Ball

Friday, Feb. 14, 8–11 p.m. Haas-Lilienthal House (2007 Franklin St.) Step back in time and learn the Viennese Waltz, enjoy a light buffet, dessert bar, and play Victorian trivia ... Read More

Galas & Benefits

10th Annual Carnivale

Thursday, Feb. 20, 6 p.m.–midnight Grace Cathedral (1100 California St.) This elegant New Orleans garden party begins with a cocktail reception, dinner, entertainment, and a sile... Read More

Arts & Culture

Black History Festival

Daily through Feb. 29 S.F. Public Library (all branches) “More than a Month” celebrates Black history, culture, and heritage with special music, dance, crafts, and storytelling... Read More

Arts & Culture

Black History Month Kickoff Celebration

Friday, Feb. 7 Rotunda, City Hall This year’s Black History Month Kick-Off will highlight the theme, African Americans & The Vote: The Movement Lives On. Hear remarks fro... Read More

Arts & Culture

32nd Annual Russian Festival

Friday, Feb. 21, 5:30–9:30 p.m. Sat.–Sun., Feb. 22–23, 11 a.m. Dance Party: Fri.–Sat., 9:45–12:30 a.m. Russian Center (2450 Sutter St.) Enjoy live entertainment, Russian... Read More

Affairs of the Heart

BATS Improv: Crazy in Love

Saturday, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 8 p.m. Bldg. B, Fort Mason Center Enjoy a madcap romantic comedy inspired by the classic films of yesteryear as the players channel Hepburn, ... Read More

Major Events

34th Annual Tribal & Textile Arts Show & 36th Annual American Indian Art Show

Fri.–Sun., Feb. 21–23, 11 a.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center These two historic shows create the major West Coast event of the year for Tribal and American Indian art; t... Read More

Affairs of the Heart

37th Annual Dinner à la Heart

Tuesday, Feb. 4 Various Bay Area restaurants Enjoy lunch or dinner (including wine and coffee/tea) at your choice of participating restaurants (like Gary Danko, Perbacco, Farallon... Read More

Affairs of the Heart

9th Annual Valentine Broadside Printing Event

Saturday, Feb. 8, 2–4 p.m. S.F. Main Library (100 Larkin Street) Come experience letterpress printing on the library’s 1909 Albion hand press and take home a unique keepsake fo... Read More

Affairs of the Heart

17th Annual Another Love Bites the Dust

Sat.–Sun. Feb. 8–9 Martuni’s (4 Valencia St.) Presented by the Lesbian/Gay Chorus of S.F., this year’s hilarious anti-Valentine’s Day cabaret will be full of laughs and ... Read More

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