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

Potables & Edibles

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

Potables & Edibles

Good Food Awards Marketplace

Sunday, Jan. 13, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Fort Mason Center Meet the 2019 Good Food Award winners and sample and purchase food and drink created by artisans from 40 U.S. states in five U.S.... 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

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

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

Film & Lectures

17th Annual San Francisco Film Noir Festival

Daily, Jan. 25–Feb. 3 Castro Theatre (429 Castro St.) The largest noir film festival in the world returns for a 10-night feast of danger, desire, and despair. $125 (passport), $1... Read More

Film & Lectures

Dr. Dean Ornish and Anne Ornish: How Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases

Wednesday, Jan 16. 6:30 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) Can lifestyle medicine actually change your health and well-being? The Ornishes will explain what is needed... Read More

Nightlife

Foreverland

Friday, Jan. 25, 9 p.m. Bimbo’s 365 Club (1025 Columbus Ave.) Since 2009, Foreverland has been bringing life to Michael Jackson hits. Also appearing is the notorious dance band c... Read More

Nightlife

La Piñata: Free Latin EDM Party

Thursday, Jan. 24, 9 p.m.–2 a.m. Pop’s Bar (2800 24th St.) It’s been a long week; just have fun with D.J. Clave’s offerings of classic Latin electronic dance music. Free, f... 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

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

Dance

Fresh Festival 2019

Fri.–Sat. through January Joe Goode Annex (401 Alabama St.) Performances feature radical and risk-taking dance, music and performance makers each weekend, utilizing the stage as ... 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

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

Events