Modern Nature: Georgia O’Keefe and Lake George

Tue–Sun thru March 17, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. deYoung Museum From magnified botanical compositions to panoramic landscapes, the works in this exhibition offer a deeper understandi... Read More

Major Events

163rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival

Saturday, March 16, 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Market Street (at Powell) to Civic Center Plaza Before, during and after the parade, find a hub of Irish culture at Civic Center Plaza with ... Read More

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Macy’s 68th Annual Flower Show: A Secret Garden

Daily, March 23–April 6 Macy’s Union Square Navigate the lush landscape at your own pace, or take a guided tour, then enjoy more festivities including fashion events, exotic ... Read More

Major Events

Bouquets to Art: Celebrating 30 Years of Art through Flowers

Tue–Sun, March 18–23, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. de Young Museum Each of over 125 floral designers chooses a piece of art from the museum’s collection and creates a floral work of... Read More

Arts & Culture

11th Annual Crossroads Irish-American Festival

Various days thru March 30 Various S.F. venues Exploring and celebrating the history of the Irish diaspora, this cultural and literary event includes creative performance, music, f... Read More

Performances

Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers

Thu–Sun, March 6–9 S.F. Jazz Center (201 Franklin St.) Hear the thrilling gypsy jazz Hot Club then celebrate the music of Kansas City with Lavay Smith performing blues and big ... Read More

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Intimate Impressionism from the National Gallery of Art

Tue–Sun, March 29–Aug. 3, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Legion of Honor This exhibition showcases approximately 70 Impressionist and Post-Impressionist landscapes, seascapes, still lif... Read More

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8th Annual S.F. International Chocolate Salon

Sunday, March 15, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Over 40 chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries, and other culinary artisans participate in this annual artisa... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Michael Mina & Michael Chiarello: Giants of California Cuisine

Monday, Feb. 24, 6:30 p.m. Grand Ballroom, Fairmont Hotel Hear rising star Evan Rich get these two mega chefs to open up about their passions, the process, the American dining land... Read More

Just for Fun

Neal Cassady Birthday Bash

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m. The Beat Museum (540 Broadway St.) This annual tribute to the “secret hero” of Howl by Allen Ginsberg and the inspiration for Jack Kerouac’s On the Ro... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Valentine’s Party

Thursday, Feb. 13, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Jamaroo Kids Studio (2001 Pine St.) Take kids to make Valentines and enjoy special treats while they explore a terrific play space. Valentine’s... Read More

Science & Environment

Pacific Orchid Exhibition: Orchids & All That Jazz

Thu–Sun, Feb. 20–23 Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center The largest orchid show in the U.S. features more than 150,000 blooms and combines the symphony of orchids with jazz mu... Read More

Film & Lectures

16th Annual S.F. Independent Film Festival

Feb. 6–20 Various S.F. locations This festival brings little-known films together with past favorites, such as Big Lebowski. $12 single film (multi-film packages available), 41... Read More

Just for Fun

The Great S.F. Crystal Fair

Sat–Sun, Feb. 22–23, 10 a.m. Conference Center, Bldg. A, Fort Mason Center A magical mix of crystals, minerals, beads, jewelry, and the healing arts returns with over 40 vendor... Read More

Just for Fun

26th Annual Russian Festival of S.F.

Fri–Sun, Feb. 21–23 Russian Center of S.F. (2460 Sutter St.) Come experience live performances by Russian dancers, vocalists, and musicians; sample Russian cuisine, tea and a v... Read More

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