2nd Annual Spring Wine Pour

Friday, May 18 (4–8 p.m. Pier 39 (The Embarcadero at Beach St.) Grab your friends for an evening of wine tastings, exclusive discounts, and entertainment. A portion of proceeds b... Read More

Potables & Edibles

North Beach Spring Wine Walk

Friday, May 4, 4–8 p.m. Grant & Columbus Aves. & Vallejo & Green Sts. Stroll through the neighborhood sampling wine and visiting merchants (some may also provide snac... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Taste of Potrero

Thursday, May 3, 7–10 p.m. The Midway (900 Marin St.) Enjoy bites and libations by chefs and bartenders from top S.F. establishments. Proceeds benefit Daniel Webster Elementary S... Read More

Science & Environment

Mark Kurlansky and Anna Lappe: Plate to Planet

Wednesday, May 16, 6:30 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) The authors are two of the country’s most prolific and influential writing about feeding a crowded planet... Read More

Science & Environment

Chasing New Horizons: Inside the Epic First Mission to Pluto

Monday, May 14, 7:30 p.m. California Academy of Sciences Mission leader Dr. Alan Stern and Dr. David Grinspoon share the ultimate insider’s look at this amazing 2015 mission when... Read More

Science & Environment

After Dark: Five-Second Rule

Thursday, May 10, 6–10 p.m. The Exploratorium The kitchen can be a haven for microbes that can be hazardous to your health. Is it better to wash or microwave your sponges? Which ... Read More

Film & Lectures

Marcia Gay Harden, Academy Award-Winning Actress

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

Film & Lectures

Bungo Stray Dogs

Opens Wednesday, May 2 Marina Theatre (2149 Chestnut St.) The popular Japanese manga series comes to the big screen, telling the story of individuals with supernatural powers and h... Read More

Film & Lectures

CAAMFest 36

May 1–24 Various S.F. & Oakland venues Now in its 36th year, CAAMFest features more than 120 works showcasing new Asian-American and Asian film, food, and music programs. $12... Read More

Nightlife

Love, Lust & Laughter

Thursday, May 31 Feinstein’s at the Nikko (222 Mason St.) Top-drawer Bay Area performers Carol Peters and Benn Bacot combine their talents, backed by their all-star band The Retr... Read More

Nightlife

Earl Thomas

Friday, May 11, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Biscuits & Blues Earl Thomas sings “like a man who’s seen everything, rasping out songs in a well-trained voice of grit and flint.” Hear ... Read More

Nightlife

MUTEK.SF Experience

Sunday, May 6, 1 p.m. The Midway (900 Marin St.) This day-into-night extravaganza features two stages of music and interactive artworks. $20, themidwaysf.com ... Read More

Music

Tom Jones

Tuesday, May 29, 8 p.m. The Masonic The legendary pop singer has been performing for over 60 years and makes a stop in San Francisco on his current tour. $85–$333, 866-448-7849, ... Read More

Music

Petty Theft

Friday, May 18, 9 p.m. Slim’s (333 11th St.) Fans of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers won’t want to miss this popular Bay Area tribute band to one of the most endearing rock ’... Read More

Music

Animal Years

Thursday, May 17, 8 p.m. Hotel Utah (500 Fourth St.) The pop-rock-Americana group, from Brooklyn by way of Baltimore, is on their first national tour after recently being featured ... Read More

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