Irving Penn’s direct, expressive portraits are celebrated among the most recognizable photographs of the 20th century. In a career that spanned 70 years, Penn was a regular cont... Read More
“Public safety and homelessness are the two issues I’ve heard the most about and spent the most time on as a supervisor, and without a doubt they will remain two areas of ... Read More
As the end of December approached, I was unprepared to discover my friends engaged in an activity wholly out of place. In their New Year’s posts on social media, gone were the d... Read More
Riccardo Rossati. Island of the Living, 2007. Photo: Courtesy of Museo Italo Americano The compelling works in this exhibition by Italian artist Riccardo Rossati are surrealist... Read More
Here is a list of the most popular books sold last month at Books Inc. in the Marina: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. Original Sins: A Novel, by Erin Young 2. Martyr!: A Novel, ... Read More
While in residence at my Russian Hill apartment, I regularly mosey on down to Cheese Plus at Polk and Pacific streets where I grab a fresh Acme Bakery mini-baguette as part of my ... Read More
There is so much to love about the month of March — St Patrick’s Day, the first day of spring, and daylight savings time, which means more daylight. For basketball fans, March... Read More
By all accounts, 2023 was a difficult year for San Francisco real estate. Mortgage rates were incredibly high, and inventory was terribly low. Buyer interest seemed to evaporate. ... Read More
Wed.–Sun. through March 17 Oracle Park (Parking Lot A) Everyone’s favorite “circus” returns to S.F. since 2019 in its all-new Big Top, (which packs the audience in tightly ... Read More
Feb. 3–March 3 Chinatown Gung Hay Fat Choy! Ring in the Year of the Dragon with the largest celebration of its kind in the world. Celebrate at the flower market fair (Feb. 3–4)... Read More
Sunday, Feb. 11, 2:30–8 p.m. Mayes Oyster House (1233 Polk) Cheer on the Niners with live music and food in two reserve seating areas. Free–$200, eventbrite.com ... Read More
Saturday, Feb. 17, 1:30–4:30 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Join thousands of fellow wine-lovers to experience award-winning wine. With more than 7,000 entries, this e... Read More
Heart display: Daily through Feb. 29, Ferry Building Gala: Thursday, Feb. 8, 5 p.m., The Conservatory at One Sansome Hearts After Dark: Thursday, Feb. 8, 8:30 p.m., The Conservator... Read More
Saturday, Feb. 3, 2–4 p.m. S.F. Main Library (100 Larkin Street) Experience letterpress printing on the library’s 1909 Albion hand press and take home a unique keepsake for you... Read More
Thursday, Feb. 8, 5–7:30 p.m. Ferry Building Marketplace Celebrate your love of San Francisco with an evening of gourmet bites, wine tastings, music, and art activities at the Fe... Read More