Be your own Valentine.
This week, gift yourself Thai-Burmese food in Santa Rosa, music at SFJAZZ, and, of course, flowers. If love is in the air, so is artistic passion, with performances from the SF Grand Feature Film Orchestra, an immersive exhibit with Trina Michelle Robinson, and a love letter workshop. We’ve got ideas for the big V-day too, whether you want to strip down or light up.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
See Little Shop of Horrors come to life with a live score in Napa Valley.
Snuggle up with a barnyard valentine in the East Cut.
Stock up at the Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair.
Strip down to your skivvies at the Cupid’s Undie Run.
Have a good one.
Explore Southern Thai-Burmese fusion when James Beard Award-nominated and Michelin-recognized chef Arnold Myint takes up two-week residency at the Lazeaway Club to share recipes from his new cookbook; through Sunday February 15th. // Lazeaway Club, The Flamingo Resort and Spa, 2777 4th St. (Santa Rosa);reservations at opentable.com
Keep up with more independedent flicks at the SF Indie Fest screening of Before the Call, which follows a Korean American who returns to Seoul and chooses to enlist in a search for what it means to belong; Monday at 6:30pm. // Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St. (Mission); tickets and schedule at sfindie2026.eventive.org
See Little Shop of Horrors come to life with a live score by the SF Grand Feature Film Orchestra; Monday at 5pm. // Cameo Cinema, 1340 Main St. (St. Helena); tickets at festivalnapavalley.org
Pick your dance partner and count the beat at a sensual bachata workshop and social soiree; Tuesday at 7pm. // The Nook, 1242 Market St., Flr. 2 (Civic Center); tickets at eventbrite.com
Decide who’s funnier than ChatGPT during a comedians-versus-AI showdown; Tuesday at 7pm and 8:30pm. // The Function SF, 1414 Market St. (Civic Center); tickets at eventbrite.com
Catch the opening of M Butterfly, a reimagining of the classic Puccini opera through the story of a French diplomat’s 20-year affair with a Chinese opera singer; opens Wednesday at 7pm. // San Francisco Playhouse, 450 Post St. (TenderNob); tickets at sfplayhouse.org
Immerse yourself in the wonder of Lunaire, a floral event with more than 15 breathtaking fresh-flower installations celebrating blooming beauty and Lunar New Year traditions; Wednesday through Tuesday, February 17th. // Westfield Valley Fair, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd. (Santa Clara); details at westfield.com
Experience the Michelin-starred tastes of Oakland’s Sun Moon Studio when chef-owners Alan Hsu and Sarah Cooper reunite with The Happy Crane for a collaboration blending Sun Moon signatures and new creations developed together; Wednesday at 5pm. // The Happy Crane, 451 Gough St. (Civic Center); reservations at opentable.com
Grab a glass of wine and join fellow art aficionados for an evening of discussion on a retrospective exhibition of Maija Peeples-Bright during SVMA’s February Look Club; Wednesday at 6pm. // Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, 551 Broadway (Sonoma); register at svma.charityproud.org
Hear English soul star Joss Stone's inspiring, genre-spanning songs at her SFJAZZ debut; Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 7pm. // SFJAZZ Center, 201 Franklin St. (Civic Center); tickets at sfjazz.org
Head out for a night of Mahjong and mocktails at the Asian Art Museum, where drop-in games (and tasty beverages) are open to all levels; Thursday, 5pm to 8pm. // Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin. St (Civic Center); tickets at asianart.org
Snuggle up with a barnyard valentine. Goats are coming to the East Cut for a Valentine’s Day photo session that will make you forget about your human loves; Thursday, 3pm to 7pm. // The Crossing at East Cut, 250 Main St. (Embarcadero); tickets at eventbrite.com
Say the perfect thing at a love-letter writing workshop just in time for Valentine’s Day; Thursday, 6pm to 8pm. // Friends & Neighbors, 275 6th Ave. (Inner Richmond); register at eventbrite.com
DIY your own bouquet during an in-person floral workshop that provides all the supplies; Thursday, 6pm to 8pm. // Nido’s Backyard, 104 Oak St. (Oakland); tickets at eventbrite.com
Let the sounds of Stella Cole take you away at a special Valentine’s Day jazz session at magical Filoli; Thursday at 7pm, and Friday and Saturday at 5pm and 7:30pm. // Filoli, 86 Cañada Rd. (Woodside); tickets at filoli.org
Pick up some flowers and some sustenance when Marbled Mint serves up fresh bouquets at their pop-up at Breadbelly; Friday and Saturday, 8am to 1:30pm. // Breadbelly B12, 1070 Maryland St. (Dogpatch); details on Instagram
Throwback to the '80s at a retro Valentine’s Day brunch complete with live DJ, photo opps, a build-your-own bouquet station, and three-course prix fixe menu; Saturday at 10am. // Eos and Nyx, 201 S 2nd St., Ste. 120 (San Jose); reservations at opentable.com
Make a date for afternoon Valentine’s tea featuring premium teas, handcrafted pastries, and delicate finger sandwiches; Saturday, 10am to 3pm. // Claremont Resort and Club, 41 Tunnel Rd. (Berkeley); reservations at claremontresortandclub.com
Find flowers, chocolates, jewelry, and more at The Jay’s Valentine’s Market, where local vendors are ready with holiday picks for your favorite person; Saturday and Sunday, February, 11am to 1pm. // The Jay, 433 Clay St. (Fidi); details at eventbrite.com
Stock up at the Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair. More than 120 booths will sell fresh flowers, fruits, candies, and home supplies while performances from magicians, acrobats, folk dancers, and more take center stage; Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 6pm. // Grant Ave. between Clay St. and Broadway (Chinatown); details at chineseparade.com
Cultivate your love of mustard at a special luncheon with Inglenook. Join estate chef Alex Lovick for an immersive vineyard tour, harvesting of fresh mustard flowers, and family-style lunch and wine pairing; Saturday at 11am. // Inglenook, 1991 St. Helena Hwy. (Rutherford); reservations at inglenook.com
Strip down to your skivvies at the Cupid’s Undie Run, an eyebrow-raising mile run and fundraiser for neurofibromatosis research; Saturday, 12pm to 4pm. // Woodbury, 685 3rd St. (SoMa); register at join.ctf.org
Follow visual artist Trina Michelle Robinson’s work across two sites for the dual-venue exhibition of Open Your Eyes to Water, which traces her explorations of migration, lineage, and place; Saturday, 12pm to 5pm. // 500 Capp St. (Mission) until 3pm; Root Division, 1131 Mission St. (SoMa); RSVP at rootdivision.org
Support local makers and artists at the Artistica Creators Fest featuring more than 40 vendors selling unique works; Saturday, 11am to 5pm, and Sunday, 11am to 4pm. // The Box SF, 1069 Howard St. (SoMA); details at theboxsf.com
Get ready to live your best life at the Livelong Women's Health Summit. The two-day event explores the science of aging well, including the truth behind trendy treatments, and the stories of women navigating it all; Friday April 17th and Saturday April 18th. // The Masonic, 1111 California St. (Nob Hill); tickets at livelongwoman.com
Thank you to our partners at the Livelong Women's Health Summit.
Raise a glass to pale blends at the International White Wine Festival. Enjoy tastings and food pairings with white wine and bubbly in Anderson Valley from more than 40 wineries and producers; Saturday, 12pm to 3pm, and Sunday, 11am to 5pm. // Tickets and location details at avwines.com
Try an alternative V-Day. Enjoy goth music, dark drag, bingo, and cannabis at a very happy Goth Valentine's Day; Saturday, 6pm to 9pm. // Mission Cannabis Club, 2441 Mission St. (Mission); details on Facebook
Sip your way through Sonoma’s good deals. Head north for $15 tastings at more than 40 wineries and tasting rooms; through March 15th. // Details at sonomavalley.com
Get in the spirit at Movida’s swag-and-DJ-fueled “shi shi brunch,” offered à la carte or all-you-can-eat; Sunday at 11am. // Movida, 555 2nd St. (SoMa); reservations at resy.com
Wrap yourself up in luxury at a Veuve Clicquot cabana. Watch the weather fireside while sipping Champagne and spiced cider for the ultimate Valentine’s Day weekend flex. // The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, 13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Crt. (Truckee); reservations at ipoolside.com
