SHNSF: Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live

Fri.–Sat., Jan. 31–Feb. 1 Golden Gate Theatre (1 Taylor St.) The hilarious Peabody Award-winning hit TV comedy will perform “The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour” as they tak... Read More

Music

New Century Chamber Orchestra: Beethoven in the Presidio

Fri.–Sat., Jan.24– 25, 7:30 p.m. Herbst Theatre Celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday with two unique programs: Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102 No.2; Violin Sonata No.�... Read More

Museums & Galleries

James Tissot: Fashion and Faith

Tue.–Sun., 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. through Feb. 9 Legion of Honor (Lincoln Park) Although one of the most celebrated artists of his time and represented in major collections worldw... Read More

Nightlife

When Doves Cry: The Prince Tribute Show

Saturday, Jan. 4, 8 p.m. (doors 7 p.m.) Great American Music Hall (859 O’Farrell St.) The Sacramento-based group holds the distinction of being the only Prince tribute band to ha... Read More

Nightlife

Loving Janis

Sunday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m. (doors 5:30 p.m.) Feinstein’s at the Nikko (222 Mason St.) Celebrate what would have been Janis Joplin’s 77th birthday with Bay Area vocalist Kyra Gordo... Read More

Music

An Afternoon with John Pizzarelli

Sunday, Jan. 26, 4 p.m. Venetian Room, Fairmont San Francisco The world-renowned guitarist and singer is regarded as a prime contemporary interpreter of the Great American Songbook... Read More

Music

Beethoven250: Violin Recital with Anne-Sophie Mutter

Sunday, Jan. 26, 7:30 P.M. Davies Symphony Hall Violin royalty and S.F. Symphony 2019–20 Artist-in-Residence Anne-Sophie Mutter plays three of Beethoven’s most famous and rever... Read More

Film & Lectures

The Power of Critical Thinking

Monday, Jan 13. 6 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) Leland Faust and Richard Conn share a lament about how rarely rational thinking dominates and how wishful thinkin... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Zinfandel Experience

Thu.–Sat., Jan. 30–Feb. 1 Le Colonial, Palace Hotel, & Pier 27 Enjoy a winemaker dinner, auction, and grand tasting at the most comprehensive showing of Zinfandels and blen... Read More

Sports & Health

Allstate Hot Chocolate 15K/5K

Sunday, Jan. 12, 7:20 a.m. (5k) & 8:10 a.m. (15k) Golden Gate Park This USATF-certified course along the Great Highway has been certified for distance accuracy and will have sw... Read More

Sports & Health

Soul Food Meditation Group

Tuesdays, 6:15–7:30 p.m. Trinity St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (1620 Gough St.) From experienced practitioners to those new to meditation, all are welcome. Donation (free–$25... Read More

Science & Environment

Baby Planets and Their Nurseries

Monday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. Planetarium, California Academy of Sciences Planets are born in the protoplanetary disks that surround stars; how these disks evolve into planetary syste... Read More

Sports & Health

Urban Biking Workshop: Night & All-Weather Biking

Saturday, Jan. 25, 10:30–11:30 a.m. North Beach Branch Library (850 Columbus Ave.) Designed for intermediate riders who feel comfortable navigating urban streets, this classroom ... Read More

Science & Environment

A Royal Walk with the King Tide

Friday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 10:45 a.m. The Exploratorium (Pier 15) Learn about what causes the tides, why we have King Tides this time of year, and the Port’s Wa... Read More

Community Corner

Women’s March San Francisco: Together We Rise

Saturday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. S.F. City Hall Plaza Reaffirm your commitment to building a positive and just future for all in this march designed to engage and empower all pe... Read More

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