Zinfandel Experience

Thu.–Sun., Jan. 17–20 2 New Montgomery Enjoy a winemaker dinner, auction, and grand tasting at the most comprehensive showing of Zinfandels and blends in the world. Visit websi... Read More

Science & Environment

Sketchfest Nightlife

Thursday, Jan. 17, 6 p.m. California Academy of Sciences Humor and science — what could be more natural? Join talent from the Sketchfest Comedy Festival, along with podcast perso... Read More

Community Corner

MLK 2019: We Are in This Together

Fri.–Mon., Jan. 18–21 Various S.F. locations Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with lectures; an interfaith evensong, community breakfast; film, comic arts, wellness, and mu... Read More

Potables & Edibles

The Secrets to Food & Wine Pairing

Sunday, Jan. 27, 1–4 p.m. Naked Kitchen (945 Valencia St.) Enjoy wines by Kristie Tacey of Tessier Wines paired with five courses prepared by chef Lamont Perriman with a discussi... Read More

Science & Environment

After Dark: Radioactive

Thursday, Jan. 24., 6–10 p.m. The Exploratorium (Pier 15) Oh, no! Radiation! Learn about unstable atoms, how to master them, and their effects on the human body. $15–$20, 415-5... Read More

Music

Chris Botti

Tue.–Sun., Jan. 8–13 SFJazz (201 Franklin St.) The best-selling melodious jazz trumpeter, who has recorded with Sting, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Frank Sinatra, Yo-Yo Ma, John ... Read More

Science & Environment

Can California Go Carbon Neutral?

Thursday, Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) Experts ranging from the former president of Shell Oil to the chair of the California Air Resources Board w... Read More

Community Corner

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Monday, Jan. 21 Golden Gate National Park locations Commemorate MLK day in family-friendly events to help grow and restore cherished natural parklands. Registration required; visit... Read More

Music

Esa-Pekka Salonen & the S.F. Symphony

Fri.–Sun., Jan. 18–20 Davies Symphony Hall Be among the first to experience the much-anticipated new director of the symphony in a multifaceted program featuring Sibelius, Stra... Read More

Community Corner

Homeless Point in Time Count

Thursday, Jan. 24 Volunteer training: 7–8 p.m. Street count: 8 p.m.–midnight The Department of Homeless and Supportive Housing (HSH) is looking to recruit at least 500 voluntee... Read More

Child's Play

Breakfast with Enzo

Thursdays & Fridays, 11 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

Sports & Health

Allstate Hot Chocolate 15K/5K

Sunday, Jan. 13, 7:20 & 8:10 a.m. Golden Gate Park This USATF-certified course that runs along the Great Highway has been certified for distance accuracy and will have sweet st... Read More

Museums & Galleries

The Sea Ranch: Architecture, Environment, and Idealism

Thu.–Tue. through April 28, 10 a.m. SFMOMA (151 Third St.) North of San Francisco 150 miles, and perched on the edge of 10 miles of rugged, wind-swept coast, is a touchstone of 2... Read More

Major Events

Shen Yun Performing Arts

Daily, Jan. 1–7 War Memorial Opera House Enjoy a spectacular, colorful, and exhilarating performance of classical Chinese dance and music. $80–$400, 888-974-3698, shenyun.com ... Read More

Major Events

6th Annual FOG Design & Art Fair

Preview Gala: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 4–10 p.m. Fair: Thu.–Sun., Jan. 17–20, 11 a.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center This fair celebrates today’s most significant creative... Read More

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