37th Annual Academy of Friends’ Gala: A Gathering of Royals

Sunday, Feb. 26, 5–10 p.m. The Midway (900 Marin St.) Join the excitement of watching the Academy Awards while enjoying an evening of cocktails, tasty treats, entertainment, and ... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Heroes & Hearts Luncheon

Thursday, Feb. 16, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. AT&T Park This always-a-sellout-event honors community heroes and features heart art created by local artists to support the Zuckerber... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Annual Dinner à la Heart

Tuesday, Feb. 9 Various S.F. restaurants Enjoy a pre-fixe dinner (including wine and coffee/tea) and help low-income Bay Area seniors live independently. Choose a restaurant and re... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Anti-Valentine’s Day Power Ballad Sing-a-Long

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 9:31 p.m. Roxie Theatre (3117 16th St.) For those who can’t stand Valentine’s Day, this is for you. Come sing the power ballads of Journey, Guns ̵... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Love Bites: Bite Me Cupid

Sat.–Mon., Feb. 12–13 & Thursday, Feb. 16 Martuni’s (4 Valencia St.) Presented by the Lesbian/Gay Chorus of S.F., this hilarious anti-Valentine’s Day cabaret is... Read More

Holiday Happenings

50 Shades of Green: Valentine’s Day Happy Hour & Plant Love Tour

Sunday, Feb. 12, 3–5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 5:30–7:30 p.m. S.F. Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park Enjoy a guided tour full of steamy tales of pistils, stamens, and plant repro... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Valentine’s Day Sock Hop

Saturday, Feb. 11, 7–10 p.m. Presidio Officer’s Club (50 Moraga Ave.) Hop back to the 1950s and be there or be square for dancing with live music from The Ely Brothers &... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Polk Street Valentine Wine Walk

Thursday, Feb. 9, 4–8 p.m. Polk Street (Jackson to Polk Sts.) Grab your sweetie for an evening stroll of wine samples, finger foods, and special treats offered by local merchants... Read More

Major Events

S.F. Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting

Saturday, Feb. 18, 1:30–5 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center As the largest competition of U.S. wines in the world, this always-sold-out public tasting is a wine and food ... Read More

Major Events

Tulipmania Festival

Daily, Feb. 11–19 Pier 39 Stroll down the pier and enjoy a spectacular and colorful display featuring over 39,000 tulips and seasonal garden favorites. Take a self- (visit websit... Read More

Major Events

Chinese New Year Festival

Various days through Feb. 28 Various S.F. venues Gung Hay Fat Choy! Celebrate the Year of the Rooster with a street fair, flower fair, and more, including the colorful Chinese New ... Read More

Child's Play

Aladdin and His Wonderful, Magical Lamp

A fun musical about a young boy, Aladdin, and his monkey, who outsmart a powerful magician to win the hand of Princess Jasmine. Hop aboard a magic carpet and join us in ancient Ara... Read More

Music

MASQUERADE BALL: Festa di Carnevale

The Museo Italo Americano presents an evening of costumes, music, dancing, and fun: music by D.J. Peter Haley, typical Carnevale treats, no-host bar, silent auction, and raffle. Co... Read More

Just for Fun

27th Anniversary of the Sea Lions’ Arrival

Watch these playful pinnipeds as they lounge on K-Dock, where naturalists from Aquarium of the Bay will also be, weather permitting. Check out the sea lion center and take a seal l... Read More

Sports & Health

Nutrition and Healthy Choices

Topics: Where our food comes from, organic versus factory farmed (Jan. 23); and flavoring and preserving food, plus hand-washing, safe handling of raw meats, and food safety (Jan. ... Read More

Events