Mark Bittman: Animal, Vegetable, Junk

Wednesday, March 24, 10 a.m. Livestream A century ago, food was industrialized. Since then, new styles of agriculture and food production have written a new chapter of human histor... Read More

Arts & Culture

The Marsh: Women’s History Month Various dates through March

Livestream Launching the celebration is Honour: Confessions of a Mumbai Courtesan (March 3), which continues with a collection of virtual performances by female performers, includi... Read More

Potables & Edibles

International Whisky Day Experience

Saturday, March 27, 5:30 p.m. Livestream Explore and savor a multitude of whiskies from across the globe including Taiwan, Japan, Ireland, Scotland, Canada and the U.S. Includes 1... Read More

Child's Play

SFPL/SFMOMA: Sweet Stories

Sunday, March 14, 11–11:15 a.m. Online Sponsored by S.F. Public Library and S.F. Modern Museum of Art, Mr. Jim reads, Dancing Through Fields of Color: The Story of Helen Frankent... Read More

Child's Play

SFPL: Women Building the Presidio Tunnel Tops

Monday, March 22, 3:30–4:30 p.m. YouTube Live Meet the women behind the construction of the new Presidio Tunnel Tops project in this live panel facilitated by a Crissy Field Cent... 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

Science & Environment

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

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

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

Theater

28th Annual Kung Pao Kosher Comedy

Thu.–Fri., Dec. 24–25, 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2 p.m. Livestream Enjoy this uniquely Bay Area holiday tradition of Jewish comedy in a (virtual) Chinese restaurant. Visit webs... Read More

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