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

Museums & Galleries

SFMOMA Artists Gallery: Fresh Focus: Small Works Exhibition of Recent Bay Area MFA Artists

Daily through Feb. 23 (call for hours) Meet & Greet: Saturday, Jan. 15, 4–9 p.m. Bldg. C, Suite 260, Fort Mason Center This all-star artistic lineup features painter Cate Nel... 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

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

Child's Play

Breakfast with Enzo

Thursdays & Fridays, 10 a.m.–noon Sports Basement Presidio Drop in for two different sets (10 a.m. and 11 a.m.) of voice, accordion, guitar, banjo, jaw harp, ocarina, percuss... Read More

Science & Environment

Bina Venkataraman: Long-term Thinking in a Distracted World

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m. S.F. Jazz Center (201 Franklin St.) Bina Venkataraman is the director of global policy initiatives at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and a le... 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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