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Tuesday, February 7
Join Blue Bottle Coffee Co. at their Oakland Roastery on Tuesday, February 7th at 2pm for a free public cupping led by Felipe Croce of FAF farms, Brazil.
Blue Bottle visited the FAF operation, near the border of Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais state, in October …
The Noise Pop Photo Retrospective takes a look back at the past 19 years of Noise Pop Festivals: the artists, the fans and the clubs that have shaped the yearly event from what began as a single, sweaty night in a small club to the …
Come to Heartfelt on 436 Cortland Avenue on February 7th at 6pm for a talk about food with Sam Mogannam of Bi-Rite Market.
They will be serving snacks and tea. After Mogannam’s talk he will also sign copies of his new book, “Eat Good Food.”
Join Ben Kweller and Amoeba Music in celebration of the release of Go Fly A Kite, his fifth studio album and a triumphant debut for his Austin-based label, The Noise Company.
The album, out the day of the in-store, hits hard with the unforgettably melodic and …
Left in the Dark: Portraits of San Francisco Movie Theatres celebrates twentieth century movie theatres and moviegoing through lush full-color fine art photographs and personal essays that offer both scholarly and literary appeal.
Julie Lindow, editor of Left in the Dark, will introduce the book. Authors Katherine Petrin …
Wood Shoppe is a brand new, free monthly series at the Brick and Mortar Hall taking place the first Tuesday of every month. The venue is also promising “cheap ass drink specials all night long.”
The inaugural band lineup includes:
Wet Illustrated
Magic Leaves
Noah Gunderson (from Seattle)
Painted Palms (DJ …
Wednesday, February 8
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition plays Cupid for another round of Love on Wheels, the dating game exclusively for people who ride bikes.
In this modern-day version of the 1970′s game show, bike-friendly contestants quiz a panel to select a mate and pedal off to a …
Come see the Chris Amberger Trio and Jazz Jam for free every Wednesday night. Enjoy $5 Stoli Chocolat Razberi cocktails and $3 domestic bottles/cans beer.
Schedule:
6:30-9pm Dinner Show – Chris with Aaron Garner on piano
9:30-12am Jam Session – Chris with Aaron Garner on piano and Mitchell Wilcox …
San Francisco artist and muralist Brian Barneclo is all about making connections. In his Systems and Foodchain murals, bold images in motion – almost like stills from a film – link natural and creative processes to show complex processes of interconnectivity.
From Nopa to Shotwell to …
Thursday, February 9
Self-billed as “The World’s Most Creative Happy Hour, bring a Friend, paint a Masterpiece. ”So you think you can Paint?”, was such a hit during the 2 Blocks of Art festival, that Club Six decided to open up their walls every Thursday to all who want to …
Mid Riff is Bold Italic’s latest microhood party on Thursday, February 9th from 6 to 8 pm, focusing on Market Street between 6th and 7th. Mid Riff is an evening of discounted eats, complimentary libations, special deals, art openings, and live performances.
Participating Mid Riff venues, …
Lana Del Rey releases her debut album, Born To Die, on January 31st and celebrates with a free live show at Amoeba San Francisco.
Signing at the in-store will be limited to first 300 in-store purchasers of Born To Die beginning 1/31.
SF Weekly and All Shook Down will help kick off the Noise Pop festival’s 20th anniversary with a pop-up party featuring DJs and live music from local artists. Hang out and grab a beer with the writers of SF Weekly’s music section while starting off …
Be the first to catch a sneak peek of the Academy’s new aquarium gallery Animal Attraction, about the incredible mating strategies of the animal kingdom—from hermaphroditic banana slugs to cannibalistic praying mantids.
Get an insider’s perspective on the exhibit from aquarium director Bart Shepherd, catch Jane …
Hitting up The Bold Italic’s Mid Riff Microhood Event? Here’s your chance to check out a new spot.
Scoutmob and Eventbrite are teaming up to bring you drinks, an aerial hoop dancer performance, mustaches, beats by DJ Matt Haze (Slayers Club/Bikes & Beats) and more.
There …
Friday, February 10
Each month come for a free dance performance at San Francisco City Hall. The 2012 season includes Hip Hop, Ballet, Folklorico, Filipino, Irish and many other forms of dance (see the schedule below). All performances are free and start at noon.
February 10: Ensambles Ballet Folklorico …
Don’t have a date for Valentine’s Day? Hit the books and turn that all around with this special Violet Blue Valentines Book Bundle.
Win a copy of both the following books:
Total Flirt: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques Every Girl Needs to Get the Guy. Even if you …
Get your Valentine something sweet and dark that will melt on their tongue with the gorgeous (and tasty) Morla “♥” Alphabites Box from San Francisco’s very own TCHO chocolate factory.
These stunning alphanumeric illustration series by award-winning graphic designer Jennifer Morla each contact 12 bars of …
Join the San Francisco SPCA for Valentine’s Adoptathon weekend on Friday, February 10, 2012.
Jackson Galaxy, star of Animal Planet’s “My Cat From Hell”, will be hosting the event. “Galaxfees” will be in effect all weekend, so cats and dogs 6-months and older will be just …
“On The Edge 2” Erotic Photography Exhibition will present the ultimate in erotic photography from the fine art nude to the extreme erotica.
35 local, national and international photographers will exhibit over 400 of their best cutting edge photographs including glamour, pin-up, lingerie, erotic fashion, rubber/latex, …
Providing a rare opportunity to experience the magic and beauty of the waterfront at night, the 9th annual “Food From the Heart” will kick off on February 10 2012, in the candlelit Grand Nave.
Merchants and restaurateurs at the Marketplace will offer chocolate tastings and seasonal …
Join Misho Gallery to celebrate Chance James in his first Solo Show in San Francisco, “Into The Darkness” which features numerous larger paintings.
James was voted Best Artist and best Photographer in Fresno by Fresno Magazine in 2010.
Preview Party Fri. Feb 10th, with Live Music 5pm-8pm
Opening …
An exhibition of the collages of two of the premier visionary artists of our time, surrealist filmmaker Lawrence Jordan and the painter and collagist, Jess, will be showing from February 10 to March 18 at Mythos Fine Art and Artifacts.
Although Jess and Lawrence Jordan …
American Tripps is back with another Berlin-style ping pong night in San Francisco featuring Berlin-style techno and Berlin-style partying. This time they’re taking over the 2012 Noise Pop Up Shop for two special nights.
The 2012 Noise Pop-Up Shop takes the enthusiasm and energy of the …
Join Meridian Gallery for a book signing and celebration for Peter Selz and the release of his new biography, “Peter Selz: Sketches of a Life in Art” by Paul Karlstrom, published by UC Press.
Light refreshments as well as a whisky tasting provided by Bushmill Whisky will be available.
“The extraordinary …
