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Saturday, February 17

SF’s Magnificent “Peak” Magnolia Bloom (February 2024)

Thanks to San Francisco Botanical Garden for sharing the news that the first of their beautiful magnolias are blooming. One of San Francisco’s most breathtaking natural marvels, the annual bloom of more than 200 rare and historic magnolias with trees reaching 80 feet, is typically at its peak ...

Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Black Creators Craft Market (SF)
Saturday, February 17 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Support local Black-owned businesses and celebrate Black History Month with a day of crafts and community at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. The south plaza in front of the Ferry Building will be transformed for a pop-up market featuring 10+ Bay Area designers, in partnership ...

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

2024 Lunar New Year Basketball Jamboree (SF)
Saturday, February 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Betty Ann Ong Recreation Center
This basketball tournament was started by retired Francisco Middle School Principal Kenny Lee. Kenny wanted to create a basketball tournament that was reminiscent of his childhood days growing up in SF Chinatown. This event also showcases the adult alumni who lend their support and volunteer ...
2024 Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival
Saturday, February 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Millbrae
Celebrate the start of the Year 2024 at the Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival!  Over 50+ Food and 50+ Arts/Crafts/Merchandise vendors and local businesses will be joining us to bring the most culture fusion experience to you! All-day-long stage performances including dragon and lion dance, traditional dance ...
2024 Pacific Orchid Exposition “Timeless Orchids” in Golden Gate Park (Feb. 16-18)
Saturday, February 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $10.50*
*Normally $15 get $10 advanced tickets discounted 30% online from at the door and good all weekend (Fri-Sun)
| SF County Fair Building

San Francisco Orchid Society presents Timeless Orchids Show & Sale -10am to 5pm Fri – Sun, Feb 16-18, 2024 (Preview night Feb 15) at SF County Fair Building – There will be thousands of orchid flowers and plants on display, with judging from the American ...

Oakland’s “The Black Child Book Fair: From Chicago to the Bay” (BCBF)
Saturday, February 17 – 10:30 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| African American Museum and Library at Oakland
Bring your young ones to a fun-filled learning adventure at a book fair featuring literature rooted in the Black experience and written for children. Meet BCBF founder Darryl Harvey and several African American authors for a storytelling marathon. This family-friendly event is presented by BCBF ...
CHSA’s Free Admission Day & Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinese Historical Society

CHSA is ringing the Lunar New Year with a very special Year of the Dragon weekend celebration, Friday, February 16th through Sunday, February 18th. As the Year of the Dragon awakens, come join the festivities that will feature San Francisco’s favorite dragon as part of ...

2024 Lunar New Year Celebration at Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) Gather with us at OMCA for our 23rd Annual Lunar New Year Celebration. Celebrate and honor Lunar New Year traditions through family-friendly storytelling, performances, activities, and more. Come together to uplift AAPI communities and explore the shared connections between Asian cultures of the Bay Area. Join ...
“Unleash the Love” Adopt-a-thon w/ Free Ice Cream & More (Walnut Creek)
Saturday, February 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Animal Rescue Foundation
Join us on Saturday, February 17 for our Unleash the Love Adopt-a-thon & Celebration! Family-friendly celebration with adorable animals, food trucks, free ice cream, face-painting, music, prizes, and more. Adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens from 12+ rescue groups. Therapy animals. Free microchipping. Just after Valentine’s Day, ...
Bay Area “Festival of Olives” 2024 (Sonoma)
Saturday, February 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission to the Festival of Olives, Reservations are encouraged, but not needed!
| Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
Join us on Saturday, February 17th, from 11 am to 3 pm, to celebrate the gem of the mediterranean, OLIVES. We pay tribute to Don Landis and transition from the renowned An Olive Odyssey event to the Festival of Olives. Drop by Jacuzzi Family Vineyards anytime ...
11:00 amCity of Alameda Museum  FREE
2024 San Jose Lunar New Year “Tet Festival” (Feb. 16-18)
Saturday, February 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Eastridge Mall

We, UStar Productions, proud to bring to you the largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year-Tet Festival in San Jose for 3 days on Feb 16th, 17th, and 18th 2024 at EASTRIDGE CENTER, former Sears parking space/Hello Ben Thanh in the future at corner of Quimby & ...

Lunar New Year Fest 2024 at Great Mall (Milpitas)
Saturday, February 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Mall of the Bay Area
Great Mall wishes you and your family good fortune and happiness in 2024, the Year of the Dragon. As one of the largest shopping destinations in Northern California, Great Mall is proud to celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of the Asian-American community in the Bay ...
12:00 pmPresidio Chapel Concert Series “Organ Concert with Cello Duo”  FREE*
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2024 Lunar New Year Celebration w/ Free Lunch on Ocean Avenue (SF)
Saturday, February 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Unity Plaza
Celebrate Lunar New Year on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco. To welcome in the Year of the Dragon 🤩🐉, we invite all community members to join us on Unity Plaza to celebrate! The event will feature family-friendly activities, community resources, local vendors, and multicultural performances. A ...
Westfield Valley Fair Lunar New Year Celebration (Santa Clara)
Saturday, February 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Westfield Valley Fair
Come celebrate the Year of the Dragon with us! Our community day is free and open to the public. We welcome all to come enjoy the family-friendly activities and performances, as we welcome the Year of the Dragon. Enjoy performances of Traditional Lion Dances, Ribbon Dancers, ...
Mission Neighborhood Lunar New Year Party
Saturday, February 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ruth's Table
2024 is the Year of the Dragon and we’re excited to welcome you to Ruth’s Table to ring in a year of creativity, confidence and abundance! Join us for a Lunar New Year party in the Mission District, with Lion Dancers from Chung Ngai Dance ...
1:00 pm3rd Saturday Poetry in Chinatown  FREE*
*RSVP isn't required
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, February 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
| Tripp Distillery

🥃 Dive into the spirited world of Tripp Distillery with this exclusive Groupon deal that’s bound to elevate your weekends! 🌟 Embark on a tantalizing journey with a Distillery Tour and Tasting for two (whiskey and other rotating spirits that may include rum, gin, vodka ...Every Saturday

Lunar New Year Celebration + Parade (Stonestown Galleria)
Saturday, February 17 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*N/A
| Stonestown Galleria
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a traditional dragon dance and parade. Soar into the new year with a fun-filled day of prosperity and fortune. Join us in Center Court at 2 PM and watch the parade unfold throughout the mall!
Lunar New Year Celebration at Stanford Shopping Center
Saturday, February 17 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Stanford Shopping Center
Stanford Shopping Center wishes you and your family good fortune and happiness in 2024, the Year of the Dragon. As one of Northern California’s premier outlet shopping destinations, Stanford Shopping Center is proud to celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of the Asian-American community in Palo ...
2:00 pmBenefit Concert for Compass Family Services  Donation*
*We are encouraging donations of unopened nonperishable foods, and umbrellas and suitcases in good condition.
4:00 pmArtist Talk February 17 With Jason Gouliard At The Compound Gallery  FREE
Moira Rose’s Grand Tour of the Finest Establishments (SF)
Saturday, February 17 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*this is an unticketed event - just show up!
| The Check-In Lounge
Ah, my dear darlings, gather ’round for an evening of unparalleled sophistication and whimsy! Join a band of roving Moiras on an opulent journey through the most distinguished watering holes our humble Excelsior District has to offer. It’s the Moira Rose’s Grand Tour of the ...
5:30 pmSF Bay Area Guitar Stars: Points North, Gretchen Menn, Daniele Gottardo  FREE*
*Free
6:00 pmEmergency Pro-Palestinian Forum on Gaza/Israel (Berkeley)  FREE*
*Donations welcome
2024 Napa Lighted Art Festival (Final Weekend)
Saturday, February 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Napa

The Napa Lighted Art Festival is a celebration of creative arts, technology and lights, and supports innovative techniques using light and light technologies as a growing art medium. This walkable outdoor experience is FREE in Downtown Napa featuring 10 lighted art sculptures for five weeks ...

7:00 pmBert Kreischer Live at Chase Center  $42.25*
*$42.25
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