ODC: World’s on Fire

Thu.–Sun., March 7–10 YBCA Theater (700 Howard St.) This world premiere explores the cyclical nature of human experience with smoldering choreography and fiery music, performe... Read More

Film & Lectures

Mama’s Last Hug: What Animal Emotions Reveal About Humans

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 6:30 p.m. Marines’ Memorial Theatre (609 Sutter St.) Primatologist Frans de Waal explores the fascinating world of animal and human emotions, telling the stor... Read More

Dance

S.F. Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty

Sat.–Sun., March 9–10 Tue.–Sun. March 12–17 S.F. Ballet (War Memorial Opera House) With spectacular sets, lavish tutus, and Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, Helgi Tomasson�... Read More

Film & Lectures

2019 Tiny Dance Film Festival

Sunday, Mar. 24, 2:30–4 p.m. Roxie Theatre (3117 16th Street) Enjoy short dance films of 10 minutes or less from around the world. $12–$15, 415-920-9181, dancersgroup.org ... Read More

Dance

Rotunda Dance Series: Ballet Folklórico México Danza

Friday, March 15, noon Rotunda, City Hall This Hayward-based dance company presents the cultural heritage of Mexico through folkloric dance and live instrumentation. Free, 415-920-... Read More

Dance

Mark Foehringer Dance Project: Like an Ox on the Roof and Other Dances

Fri.–Sat., March 22–23, 8 p.m. Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center This premiere consists of three new works and a restaged piece inspired by classical music compositions by Brit... Read More

Science & Environment

Insane Mode: Tesla’s Wild Ride

Tuesday, Mar. 12, 6:30 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) Hamish McKenzie and Katie Fehrenbacher discuss the role of Tesla in challenging the staid automobile market ... Read More

Music

Elaine Elias

Thu.–Sun., March 7–10 S.F. Jazz (201 Franklin St.) The superlative pianist and São Paulo-born evocative singer, who combines the melodicism of Brazil with the harmonic sophist... Read More

Science & Environment

31st Annual Pi Day

Thursday, March 14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Exploratorium Enjoy pi-themed activities. And pie. $30, 415-528-4444, exploratorium.edu ... Read More

Science & Environment

Monarchs in Crisis: Film Screening & Discussion

Thursday, March 21, 7–8:30 p.m. Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) Learn about the plight of the monarch butterfly in the documentary The Guardians. Engage in a discussi... Read More

Potables & Edibles

13th Annual California Artisan Cheese Festival

Sat.–Sun., March 18–20 Sonoma County Event Center (1350 Bennett Valley Rd.), Santa Rosa Experience chef demonstrations and pairings, farm tours, and more in this weekend all ab... Read More

Science & Environment

Dino Days

Daily, March 22–May 5 California Academy of Sciences This immersive festival invites you to explore the Late Cretaceous period and encounter the largest reptiles that ever stalke... Read More

Science & Environment

After Dark: Outer Space

Thursday, March 28, 6–10 p.m. Exploratorium (Pier 15) From exoplanets to space biology, what exists outside of the boundaries of Earth has long exerted a pull on human imaginatio... Read More

Sports & Health

Presidio Fun Run

Wednesday, March 6, 6:30–8 p.m. Meet: Sports Basement Presidio Head out for a three-to-six-mile run, and after the run, refuel with complimentary drinks and snacks and hang out w... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Fat Tuesday Celebration

Tuesday, March 5, 6 p.m. Town Hall (324 Howard St.) Enjoy all-you-can-eat N’awlins fare (jambalaya, gumbo, ribs, and more), bottomless drinks (Louisiana-style hurricanes, beer, w... Read More

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