Any week that begins with a holiday is bound to be good. Here's how to entertain yourselves this week.
(Courtesy of Vis Winery)
Monday, February 19th: Do Graffiti Mural Walking Tour
When: 7pm to 10pm
Where: Art Primo San Francisco, 1124 Sutter St. (TenderNob)
Why: See the more artist side of the TL in murals from some of the most prolific graffiti artists. // Tickets ($30) are available at eventbrite.com.
Monday, February 19th: Enlighten Your Palette (and Mind) at a Whiskey Class
When: 7pm to 10pm
Where: Bourbon & Branch, 501 Jones St. (Tenderloin)
Why: Learn the difference between bourbon vs rye, how it's made, the history, and all the lingo at this whiskey class; then school your friends at the bar. // Tickets ($100) are available at eventbrite.com.
Monday, February 19th: Free Pizza, Trivia, and Games
When: 7pm to 10pm
Where: Milk Bar, 1840 Haight St. (Upper Haight)
Why: Gorge on free pizza from Escape From New York and play a vast array of video games (we're eyeing N64 Mario Kart). Then partake in trivia, and end the night chuckling at a stand-up comedy show from local comedians. Bonus: the winning team gets a prize. // Free, RSVP at eventbrite.com.
Monday, February 19th: Test Your Skills With Arcade Olympics @Emporium
When: 7pm to 10pm
Where: Emporium SF, 616 Divisadero St. (Fillmore)
Why: New arcade bar, Emporium, is challenging the best of the Bay Area to arcade games, pool, pinball, air hockey, Donkey Kong and more. Tonight will be pool night. You'll even get some free tokens to compete. // See the full list of events and sign up at emporiumsf.com.
Tuesday, February 20th: LOL at PizzaHacker Comedy Night
When: 7:30pm to 8:45pm
Where: PizzaHacker, 3299 Mission St. (Bernal Heights)
Why: With the holiday, today is technically Monday. Laugh off workweek blues with jokes and a slice of pie at PizzaHacker's comedy show. Hosted by Ashton Tate (Stay after Class on YouTube) and Joey Avery (SF Sketchfest), it's bound to give you some knee-slapping, belly-rumbling chuckles. // Free, RSVP at eventbrite.com.
Tuesday, February 20th: Head to a Noise Pop Show
When: Multiple locations
Where: Multiple times
Why: Starting this week the Bay Area will be flooded with artists in a six-day musical festival that spans multiple venues, genres and cities. See some of your favorite bands in intimate cafes and bars, as well as larger stages. // See our top picks here and the full lineup by day at schedule.noisepopfest.com.
Tuesday, February 20th: New Chef, New Menu at Comstock Saloon
When: 4pm to 2am
Where: 155 Columbus Ave. (Chinatown)
Why: Chef Jason Raffin is now leading the kitchen at Comstock Saloon. His first order of business: updated the menu to include to complement the cocktail program. Expect dishes like lo-mein cacio e pepe with Szechuan peppercorn, Four Roses St. Louis Ribs, and the highly Instagramable color-changing unicorn tuna tartare. // Reservations are available at comstocksaloon.com.
Tuesday, February 20th: Make it a Movie Night With Vietgone
When: 7:30pm
Where: A.C.T.'s Strand Theater, 1127 Market St. (Civic Center)
Why: Step into the lives of three, young Vietnamese immigrants who have left their war-torn country for a road trip across American in the 1970s. This classic boy-meets-girl story (with twist) will make you laugh, cry, wonder, and grip your seat. // Tickets ($25-$75) are available at act-sf.org.
Wednesday, February 21st: Shadows in Stereo
When: 5pm
Where: McEvoy Foundation for the Arts, 1150 25th St. Building B (Dogpatch
Why: Step into an analog, 3D stereo imaging experience created to see shadows come to life through 3D anaglyph glasses. Wander the space and take in your own shadows come to life and become part of the show. // mcevoyarts.org/events
Thursday, February 22nd: Cab & Slab at The Dorian
When: 6pm to 10:30pm
Where: 2001 Chestnut St. (Marina)
Why: Bring a bottle of cab and sit down for a family-style four-course meal at The Dorian. There'll be oysters, little gems, a Niman Ranch tomahawk steak, and a truffle trio for dessert. // Tickets ($20-$95) are available at eventbrite.com.
Thursday, February 22nd: Take an Intro to Ceramics Class
When: 5pm to 7pm
Where: Artillery AG, 2751 Mission St. (Mission)
Why: Whether you have zero clay know-how or are looking for a refresher, this is the class for you. Learn an array of hand-forming techniques and zen out in your creative thoughts. // Tickets ($55) are available at eventbrite.com.
Friday, February 23rd: a Night of Symphony
When: 8pm
Where: Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Hayes Valley)
Why: Head to Davies to marvel in Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5, Leonard Bernstein's lighthearted Divertimento, and violinist Vadim Gluzman, who will perform Bernstein's Serenade. // Tickets (starting at $35) are available at sfsymphony.org.
Friday, February 23rd: Cocktails at Nokturnal
When: 3pm to 2am
Where: 708 Polk St. (Tenderloin)
Why: A new bar is opening at Hotel Epik from the Tonic Nightlife Group (Dr. Teeth, Tonic, Bullitt), and it's not to be missed. There'll be dark futuristic Daft Punk-y vibes, along with cocktails with cool names to sip on like the Eye of Sauron (bourbon, gin, amaro, fernet) and the Mulder & Scully (mezcal, ginger syrupe, strawberries, lime, soda). //nokturnalsf.com.
Saturday, February 24th: Head to the Chinese New Year Parade
When: 5:30 to 8:30pm
Where: Washington and Grant (Chinatown)
Why: See stunning floats, elaborate costumes, ferocious lions, exploding firecrackers, and the newly crowned Miss Chinatown U.S.A. and her court. Don't miss the 268-foot Golden Dragon ("Gum Lung") thattakes a team of over 100 men and women from the martial arts group White Crane to carry through the streets of Chinatown. The parade starts on Market, goes up Geary, down Post and ends on Kearny at Columbus. // chineseparade.com.
Sunday, February 25th: Sunday Brunch Class at The Civic Kitchen
When: 10am to 2pm
Where: 2961 Mission St. (Mission)
Why: Never wait in line again by learning to make your own brunch time staples like red flannel hash, winter apple crumb cake, and more. Chef Frances Wilson will teach you everything you need to make your Sunday delicious. // Tickets ($145) are available at civickitchensf.com.
Sunday, February 25th: Wine Tasting on Treasure Island
When: All day
Where: The Winemaker Studios, 448 Clipper Cove Way (Treasure Island) and more locations
Why: Sometimes heading up to Napa can feel like a trek. Stay close to come and sip on some vino with a view of the sea. Scope our full list of scenic wineries and then head to the Winemaker Studios for happy hour from 7pm to 10pm. // RSVP at eventbrite.com.
