NERT Preparedness Training

Monday, May 13, 20, & June 3, 10, 17, & 24 6:30–10 p.m. St. Mary the Virgin Church (2325 Union St.) Firefighters instruct this training that will get you ready for any em... Read More

Mother's Day

Mother’s Day Macarons

Sunday, May 12, 9–11 a.m. Sur la Table (2224 Union St.) Treat Mom to macarons featuring vanilla bean, white chocolate ganache, and raspberry buttercream flavors. Learn all the st... Read More

Galas & Benefits

4th Annual North Beach Citizens’ Wine Tasting & Jazz Fundraiser

Friday, May 17, 6–9 p.m. 532 Columbus Ave. Enjoy a festive night discovering nine “Hidden Gems” in handcrafted, limited-production California wines from six family-owned wine... Read More

Galas & Benefits

32nd Annual Star Chefs & Vintners Gala

Sunday, May 19, 5–11 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center This epicurean extravaganza benefiting Meals on Wheels features nearly 75 chefs, vintners, bartenders, and beverage... Read More

Theater

We Players: Undiscovered Country

Thu.–Sun., May 2–19 (except Saturday, May 11) Sunnyside Conservatory (236 Monterey Blvd.) Derived from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, cowboy outlaws Jack and Horace recite Shakespeare... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Aperitivo al Museo: Gnocco Fritto Night

SPONSORED Saturday, May 18, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Museo Italo Americano Bldg. C, Fort Mason Center Enjoy a convivial evening at Museo Italo Americano and taste an original gnocco fritto... Read More

Theater

S.F. Playhouse: Significant Other

Saturday, May 4 & Tue.–Sun., May 7–June 15 450 Post St. (in the Kensington Park Hotel) In this unorthodox romantic comedy celebrating the highs and lows of twentysomething ... Read More

Nightlife

CAAMFest 37

Daily (except May 13), May 9–19 Various S.F. & Oakland venues Now in its 37th year, CAAMFest features more than 120 works showcasing new Asian-American and Asian film, food, ... Read More

Major Events

Mickey Mouse: From Walt to the World

Wed.–Mon., May 16–Jan. 6, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Walt Disney Family Museum This original exhibition chronicles Mickey’s influence on art and entertainment over the past nine decade... Read More

Major Events

Presidio Memorial Day Commemoration

Monday, May 27, 9:45 a.m.–2 p.m. Pershing Square (97 Arguello Blvd.) S.F. National Cemetery (1 Lincoln Blvd.) Main Parade Ground (Sheridan Ave.) Join veterans, families, and your... Read More

Arts & Culture

Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán

Sunday, May 5, 7:30 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the world-renowned ensemble founded in 1898, which has become one of the most internationally celebrated ... Read More

Last Chance

ACT: Vanity Fair

Tue.–Sun. through May 12 Geary Theater (405 Geary St.) Ambitious Becky Sharp may not have been born with wealth or status, but she’s determined to attain both at any cost in th... Read More

Music

Passion Pit

Sunday, May 5, 8 p.m. S.F. Masonic The American indietronica band from Cam-bridge, Mass., celebrates the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough album, Manners. $40–$55, 866-448-7... Read More

Film & Lectures

Marcia Gay Harden

Tuesday, May 7, 12 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) Ordinary was never in the cards for this Academy award-winning actor. Join Harden for a loving conversation abou... Read More

Sports & Health

49-Mile Walk #4: Ocean Beach to Lake Merced

Saturday, May 4 & 18, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Dutch Windmill, Golden Gate Park (1691 JFK Dr.) Enjoy a 7.5-mile along the city’s coastline past the zoo to the natural freshwater Lake... Read More

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