20th Annual Edwardian Ball & World’s Faire

Faire: Friday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m.–2 a.m. Ball: Saturday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m.–2 a.m. Regency Ballroom (1300 Van Ness Ave.) This description-defying, high camp, whimsical, and surrealis... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Good Food Awards Marketplace

Sunday, Jan. 19, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Gallery 308, Fort Mason Center Meet this year’s award-winning makers at this showcase for the food-loving public. Held alongside the Fort Mason C... Read More

Film & Lectures

Free Angela Davis & All Political Prisoners Film Screening

Saturday, Jan. 4, noon–3:30 p.m. Koret Auditorium, de Young Museum (Golden Gate Park) The film traces the high-stakes crime, political movement, and trial that catapults the 26-y... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Uncorked: S.F. Wine Festival

Sunday, Jan. 26, noon–4 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Enjoy over 200 wines and champagnes, a live D.J., gourmet food trucks, a photo wall, and more. $65, uncorkedwine... 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

Music

Chris Botti

Tue.–Sun., Jan. 7–12 S.F. Jazz (201 Franklin St.) The best-selling melodious jazz trumpeter, who has recorded with Sting, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Frank Sinatra, Yo-Yo Ma, Jo... Read More

Film & Lectures

18th Annual San Francisco Film Noir Festival

Daily, Jan. 24–Feb. 2 Castro Theatre (429 Castro St.) The largest noir film festival in the world returns for a 10-night feast of danger, desire, and despair. $125 (passport), $1... Read More

Potables & Edibles

2020 Bay Area Brew Fest

Saturday, Jan. 25, noon–4 p.m. & 5:30–8:30 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Enjoy unlimited beer sampling from dozens of breweries along with food trucks, a D.J., ... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Mercatino di Natale: Italian Christmas Market

Sponsored Listing Sat.–Sun., Dec. 7–8, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Museo Italo Americano Bldg. C, Fort Mason Center The seventh annual Mercatino di Natale will feature artisanal Italian f... Read More

Just for Fun

Modern Winter Wreath-Making

Friday, Dec. 6, 6–7:30 p.m. Rendezvous North Beach (1817 Powell St.) Enjoy an evening of winter crafts, drinks, and snacks while acquiring a new set of arranging skills and a han... Read More

Sports & Health

Santa Skivvies Run

Sunday, Dec. 8, 9:30 a.m. Check in: The LookOut (3600 16th St.) Don your favorite festive costume, or strip down to your undies to raise awareness and fight HIV/AIDS and benefit th... Read More

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