San Francisco
Friday, February 10
Take a trip to Russia without leaving the Bay Area. Come to the 24th annual Russian Festival, a celebration of Russian-American food, dance, music, and art.
Festival Highlights
* Performances by the folk ensemble Limpopo
* Performances by Russian-born recording superstar MarinaV
* Delicious Russian food and infused vodka …
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 …
A collective range of comics performing with free beer and snacks provided by Sports Basement. Headliner Lyall Behrens has appeared at SF Punchline and plays at colleges & clubs across the country. There will be an after party 5 blocks away from Sports Basement at Jay’n Bee Club at 2736 20th Street (between Hampshire …
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 …
In celebration of Meatpaper Issue 16, the “Bones” issue, Meatpaper and friends are hosting a night of art, music, food, and drink.
Download a map and wander over to the emerging 20th Street cultural corridor (20th Street, between Capp and Florida)
for a night exploring all things related …
Petty Theft is comprised of six professional Bay Area musicians that have come together to pay tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Petty Theft delivers Petty’s songs true to the originals and in the spirit of his legendary band’s live shows, performing everything from his …
Jeno & Garth have been slinging records side by side for 20 years. With the inevitable disbanding of many of their DJ parties throughout the years, these last men standing saw no reason to jump ship. Since 2005 they’ve been charting new frontiers for Acid Disco …
Come celebrate Mardi Gras at Icon Ultra Lounge. They’ll be giving out free Mardi Gras beads to everyone. There’s an open bar until 10:30pm and $5 Grey Goose specials till 11pm. Featuring hip hop & Top 40 by DJ A-One and DJ Vic.
Guestlist is free before 11pm with …
Saturday, February 11
What can you do in 90 seconds?
NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” will be holding open-call auditions in San Fransisco, CA on Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12. The auditions are free, and it could be a once in a lifetime opportunity for performing artists in the Bay …
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s exhilarating Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting times of the year.
Enjoy dance and music from throughout Asia and experience ancient and modern Chinese arts such as calligraphy, kite-making, and acrobatics.
Chinese New Year Community …
Drop in any time between 10am and noon to step into spring with a Create With Nature outdoor sculpture making event for families.
Kids and grown-ups alike will get creative with natural materials in an outdoor Presidio setting. The ingredients for the day include wood, leaves, …
Spring Festival: Year of the Dragon celebrates the power and innovation associated with Dragon years by drawing from the freshest Bay Area Chinese talent and pairing Chinatown and the City.
The event will feature local artists and artisans for a day of performance, music, comedy, crafts …
The Grand Opening of the Beale and Bryant Dog Park is a free event with music, entertainment and lots of playing for you and your pooch.
Events will include:
Fundraising silent auction (over 25 local companies have donated items for the auction)
Food truck
MC Bud. E. Luv
Music mixes prepared by …
Adventure Walks help you explore the fun, bizarre, and hidden objects – and even ordinary objects that we mostly ignore in our environment. The next Adventure Walk will lead up the Stairs of Telegraph Hill.
Bring your iPhone, bring a friend, and come ready to explore SF. …
Celebrating our 35th anniversary, the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts sponsors a public screen printing workshop. Bring a T-shirt to print your own image inspired by the Mission. We’ll feature cumbia, salsa and Latin beats performed live in the MCCLA Lobby. And don’t miss …
Join the San Francisco SPCA for Valentine’s Adoptathon weekend on Saturday, February 11, 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 …
Celebrating their 35th anniversary, they’ll sponsor a public screen printing workshop. Bring a T-shirt to print your own image inspired by the Mission. They’ll feature cumbia, salsa and Latin beats performed live in the MCCLA Lobby.
12pm- 4pm Free Silkscreen Printing (Bring a shirt or fabric and …
The Cartoon Art Museum hosts artist Jeff Plotkin as part of its ongoing Cartoonist-in-Residence program. Museum visitors will be offered the chance to talk to Jeff about cartooning and view his work.
Jeff Plotkin is an accomplished cartoonist and comic artist. He was born in San …
Join us for “Love at Lands End,” a special pre-Valentine’s day work day. Come out and meet new volunteers, remove some exotic species, tidy the trails, and show Lands End how much we care about her.
Looking to meet a new friend, or possibly even that special …
Enjoy meeting complete strangers or bring a partner while engaging in dance styles from the Caribbean.
You will be given an introductory class on Salsa which hails from Cuba as well as the romantic Bachata from the Dominican Republic.
No better way to enjoy this dance than …
Named one of the world’s top ten parades, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is the largest celebration of its kind outside of Asia.
The parade starts on Market, goes up Geary, down Post and ends on Kearny at Columbus.
About the San Francisco Chinese …
Robert Berman\E6 Gallery presents the original drawings and unique multiples of Dwayne Booth aka Mr. Fish – political cartoonist and author of Go Fish (how to win contempt and influence people).
In addition to his weekly cartoon for Harper’s and daily contributions to Truthdig, Mr. Fish …
American Tripps is back for a second night with another Berlin-style ping pong game 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 …
Come down to 111 Minna to help us celebrate the unveiling of the Mission Map - a one of a kind hand drawn-map of the Mission which highlights and promotes local businesses from Dolores to Potrero between Caesar Chavez and Duboce
Georgia Rew of the Pretty Pretty …
A comedy show featuring some of the funniest stand-up comics from the underground comedy scene.
Lilybeth Helson. D Tyler. Glamys Rory. Justin Lucas. Hosted by Tony Sparks. The financial district will never be the same. The show is free – but a $3.00 donation is suggested.
The …
