Magnificent Magnolias

Daily through March, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. S.F. Botanical Garden Admire the sights and scents on the branches of more than 200 elegant trees, as velvety silver buds and saucer-sized p... Read More

Science & Environment

Consider the Oyster: Art, Science & Culture

Daily through April 30, open 24 hours Levy Art & Architecture (2501 Brant St.) This storefront window exhibition developed by Natural Discourse considers forests as viewed thr... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Museo Italo Americano: Cooking with Chef Lorenzo

Friday, March 3, 6–7 p.m. Livestream Join chef Lorenzo Bonisonni, founder and chef of Stagioni Italiane as he prepares risotto con la luganega, a version of the classic risotto a... Read More

Major Events

S.F. Opera: Ring Festival

Saturday, March 6, 13, 20, & 27, 1 p.m. Livestream and on-demand Tune in to moderated conversations, lectures, and streaming of Wagner’s Ring cycle in its entirely each weeke... Read More

Health & Wellness

Checkpoint Challenges

Daily, ongoing, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Chestnut Gate, 3101 Lyon St., Presidio Walk, run, or race between checkpoints using your smart phone as a map and compass and your own navigation sk... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Asian Art Museum: Nowruz, a Person New Year Celebration

Thursday, March 11, 6:30 p.m. Livestream Watch a live demonstration of how to prepare kuku (a traditional Persian egg dish similar to a frittata), as well as videos of a stunning p... Read More

Health & Wellness

Divine Yoga Studio: Outdoor Yoga

Saturday–Sunday, ongoing, 10–11 a.m. & 11 a.m.–noon Panhandle (1702 Oak Street), Golden Gate Park Get back to nature after months of sheltering inside to connect mind, b... Read More

Community Corner

S.F. Firefighters Toy Drive

Daily throughout the year Any S.F. firehouse Online through Dec. 23 In its 71st year, the S.F. Firefighters Toy Program is the largest in the U.S. and is looking for donations of u... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Holiday Heroes at Home

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 5 p.m. Online Celebrate this season of giving and bring holiday joy to hundreds of Bay Area children and their families who need a little help to make this season ... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Help is on the Way for the Holidays XIX

Sunday, Dec. 13, 6 p.m. Livestream Benefiting Raphael House and Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation, this gala and concert features performance clips by such stars as Susan Anton, Adam L... Read More

Holiday Happenings

45th Bill Graham Menorah Lighting

Thursday, Dec. 10, 5–6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 3–4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 5–6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, 3–6 p.m. Daily, Dec. 14–17, 5–6 p.m. Online Tune in daily for lightin... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Whimsical Wonderland of Lights | Entwined

Daily, Dec. 10–Feb. 29 Peacock Meadow, Golden Gate Park Enjoy an enchanted forest of otherworldly shapes and ever-changing light in this art installation that creates a whimsical... Read More

New Year's Celebrations

New Year’s Eve Cruise

Thu.–Fri., Dec. 31–Jan. 1, 9 p.m.–1:15 a.m. M.V. Fume Blanc (2394 Mariner Square Dr., Alameda) In this socially distanced cruise, enjoy dinner, dancing, views, and possible f... Read More

New Year's Celebrations

New Year’s Day Meditation with Live Harp Music

Friday, Jan. 1, 6:30–8 p.m. Start the new year with deep stillness and profound energy in this guided meditation interspersed with silence and music. Free, bksanfrancisco.org/ ... Read More

Music

S.F. Symphony | Deck the Hall

Sunday, Dec. 6, 11:30 a.m. | Telemundo 48 Saturday, Dec. 19, 3:30 p.m. | NBC Bay Area Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the symphony’s beloved holiday concert virtually with spec... Read More

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