Literary Walking Tour

Saturday, Feb. 2, 9, 16, & 23, noon City Lights Bookstore Take a two-hour meander through North Beach and Chinatown and see apartment buildings, cafes, bookstores, and bars fre... Read More

Arts & Culture

27th Annual Tribal & Textile Arts Show

Thu–Sun, Feb. 7–10 Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center More than 100 international dealers and galleries gather to display and sell thousands of artifacts, sculptures,... Read More

Arts & Culture

South Africa in Apartheid and After

Thu–Tue, thru Mar. 5 S.F. Museum of Modern Art This exhibition illuminates a vital, difficult, and contested period in the recent history of South Africa from the perspective... Read More

Galas & Benefits

33rd Annual Academy of Friends’ Gala

Sunday, Feb. 24 Terra Gallery (511 Harrison St.) Boas, Bowties & Bubbly: Join the excitement of the Academy Awards and enjoy an evening of cocktails, tasty treats, entertainmen... Read More

Community Corner

13th Annual CityBeat Breakfast: Leading the Way

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 7–9:30 a.m. S.F. Marriott Marquis (55 Fourth St.) Join the Chamber of Commerce at its largest and highest-profile event of the year, featuring S.F. trailb... Read More

Community Corner

9th Annual Mayors’ Economic Forecast

Thursday, Feb. 14, 7:15–10 a.m. Marriott Marquis (55 Fourth St.) Come listen to S.F. mayor Ed Lee and Oakland mayor Jean Quan share the challenges and opportunities that are ... Read More

Community Corner

S.F.’s Watch Dogs — The Civil Grand Jury

Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7–8 p.m. Presidio Branch Library (3150 Sacramento St.) Learn how the grand jury works, how issues are selected, how investigations are undertaken, and what ... Read More

Holiday Happenings

BATS Improv: Epic Romance

Thursday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m. Bayfront Theater, Fort Mason Center Enjoy a sweeping, improvised “film” in the style of Gone With the Wind and Doctor Zhivago. $17–$20, ... Read More

Holiday Happenings

D.J. Jason Everett

Thursday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. The Parlor (2801 Leavenworth St.) Celebrate a traditional Valentine’s Day party with D.J. Jason Everett’s offerings of hip-hop, to 40, party r... Read More

Holiday Happenings

3rd Annual Union Street Has A Crush On You Valentine Wine Walk

Thursday, Feb. 14, 4–8 p.m. Union Street (Gough to Steiner) Fillmore Street (Union to Lombard) Experience the romance of Union Street! Restaurants and merchants will offer wi... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Love Bites: 10 Years and Still Masticating

Fri–Sat, Feb. 8–9, 8 p.m. Mission Cultural Center (2868 Mission St.) Join the Lesbian/Gay Chorus at its annual “Love Bites” performance for a hilarious anti... Read More

Holiday Happenings

42nd Street Moon: It’s De-Lovely

Thursday, Feb. 7, 6 p.m. Palace Hotel (2 New Montgomery St.) Celebrate the 20th anniversary season with this fundraising gala that includes cocktails, silent and live auctions, din... Read More

Major Events

Chinese New Year Parade

Saturday, Feb. 23, 5:15–8 p.m. Market & Second Sts. to Kearny & Jackson Sts. Named one of the top 10 parades in the world, this is one of the few remaining night-illu... Read More

Major Events

Tulipmania Festival

Daily, Feb. 16–24, 10 a.m. Pier 39 Come stroll down the pier and enjoy a spectacular and colorful display featuring thousands of tulips and seasonal garden favorites, or take... Read More

Major Events

S.F. Chronicle Wine Competition Tasting

Saturday, Feb. 16 Festival Pavillon, Fort Mason Center As the largest competition of U.S. wines in the world, this public tasting offers a refreshing new way to learn and experienc... Read More

Events