Happy Lunar New Year.
If you’ve got Monday off, get a head start on festivities honoring the Year of the Horse. Dig into Chinese cuisine at Empress by Boon, get lucky at Graton Resort and Casino, and party at Thrive City. Save some room for Fat Tuesday celebrations in the Mission and Bayview. It’s also the return of Noise Pop, SF Beer Week, and the Black Choreographers Festival in case you need another reason to celebrate.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Let the good times roll at the Bayview Mardi Gras celebration.
Kick off Carnaval in the Mission.
Make some noise for the return of Noise Pop.
Raise a pint to SF Beer Week at Salesforce Park.
Have a good one.
Dig into traditional Chinese cuisine at Empress by Boon with a prefix menu showcasing seasonal seafood for Chinese New Year; Monday through February 28th. // Empress by Boon, 838 Grant Ave. (Chinatown); reservations at opentable.com
Let the good times roll at the Bayview Mardi Gras celebration. Enjoy a day of New Orleans–inspired traditions with live music, local food, and cultural celebrations; Tuesday, 11am to 5pm. // Gumbo Social, 5176 3rd St. (Bayview); RSVP at humanitix.com
Infuse a little jazz in your Fat Tuesday with the Rebirth Brass Band and their NOLA sound. Go early for some Southern bites at Curio next door; Tuesday at 8pm. // The Chapel, 777 Valencia St. (Mission); tickets at eventim.us
Kick off Carnaval in the Mission. Join a free party crawl in honor of Fat Tuesday with live samba and cumbia performances, decadent costumes, and lots of beads; Tuesday, 6pm to 10pm. // RSVP and location details at givebutter.com
Try a taste of Tuscany when renowned winery Isole e Olena visits La Connessa for an evening of storytelling and wine; Tuesday at 6:30pm. // La Connessa, 1695 Mariposa St. (Potrero Hill); tickets at eventbrite.com
Find your way to your new favorite wine with unlimited tastings of more than 40 selections from wineries like The Prisoner, Three Sticks, and Tom Eddy; Wednesday, 5pm to 8pm. // Amador Club, 550 Montgomery St. Flr. 10 (FiDi); tickets at eventbrite.com
Immerse yourself in Final Fantasy with exclusive video accompanying the beloved live score from the entire series performed by the SF Symphony and Chorus; March 17th at 7:30pm. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center), tickets at sfsymphony.org
Thank you to our partners at the San Francisco Symphony.
Go beyond the garden gates of Filoli on a horticulturalist-led tour of the estate’s many green spaces, with behind-the-scenes access and a complimentary drink; Thursday, 1:30pm to 3pm. // Filoli, 86 Cañada Rd. (Woodside); tickets at filoli.org
Honor the legacy of the late chef Charles Phan, who redefined Vietnamese cuisine in America, with a dinner that pays homage to his life; Thursday at 5pm. // The Slanted Door, 1650 Soscol Ave. (Napa); reservations at opentable.com
Sample Oakland’s Parche right in the city when chef Paul Iglesias takes over Canela Bistro Bar to pair classics from both restaurants in one festive menu; Thursday, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, through Sunday. // Canela Bistro Bar, 2272 Market St. (Upper Market); reservations at canelasf.com
Make some noise for Noise Pop. The fest returns for its 33rd year with more than 100 artists performing across Bay Area venues in celebration of local music; Thursday through Sunday, March 1st. // Schedule details and tickets at noisepopfest.com
Get your kicks at a sneaker design competition judged by Steph Curry, where you can also shop the winning design and others from underrepresented creators; Friday, 12pm to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm. // Splash Sports Bar, 191 Warriors Way, Ste. 102 (Mission Bay); details at artofthegame.co
Sit down to a luxurious family-style dinner paired with Lynmar Estate wines at an intimate dinner hosted by The Progress; Friday, 6:30pm to 10pm. // The Progress, 1525 Fillmore St. (NoPa); reservations at lynmarestate.com
Rethink restaurant week with Taste Tri-Valley. Explore the culinary delights of Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, and Danville during 10 days of deals and fresh menu offerings from local restaurants, wineries, and breweries; opens Thursday at 6pm through Sunday, March 1st. // Details at visittrivalley.com
Head out for some Lunar New Year festivities when Graton Resort and Casino brings together the God of Fortune and the LionDanceMe troupe for live performances, giveaways, and more; Friday and Saturday, 5pm to 9pm. // Graton Resort & Casino, 288 Golf Course Dr. W (Rohnert Park); details at gratonresortcasino.com
Ring in the year of the horse with the dulcet sounds of pianist and composer Yang Bao in an intimate concert preceded by Domaine Carneros wines and hors d'oeuvres; Friday at 5:30pm. // The St. Regis, 125 Third St. (SoMa); tickets at festivalnapavalley.org
Cure your post-Valentines blues at Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blowout, where he'll bring together fellow blues harmonica legends in an unforgettable performance; Friday at 7:30. // Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Ave. (Presidio); tickets at presidiotheatre.org
Elevate your brunch with a next-level avocado toast experience that's a shareable feast of spreads and flavors in Napa; Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30am. // The Grove at Copia, 500 1st St. (Napa); reservations at opentable.com
Take your Lunar New Year bayside at Thrive City’s celebration. Catch cultural performances, arts and crafts, and plenty of good eats, with a bonus appearance from the parade’s Golden State Warriors- and Valkyries-themed horse statue; Saturday, 12pm to 3pm. // Thrive City, 1725 3rd St. (Mission Bay); RSVP at chasecenter.com
Spend the day celebrating at OMCA’s 25th annual Lunar New Year party. Enjoy a full day of performances, art-making, storytelling, and food traditions from AAPI communities around the Bay Area; Saturday, 11am to 4pm. // OMCA, 1000 Oak St. (Oakland); tickets at museumca.org
Thank you to our partners at OMCA.
Explore the lineup at the 836M Fest, the nonprofit organization’s inaugural mini showcase of documentary films; Sunday at 12pm. // Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St. (Mission); tickets at roxie.com
Witness new works at the Black Choreographers Festival. More than 18 local and visiting choreographers will be in attendance, including the African American Performing Arts Coalition and K*Star*Productions; Saturday and Sunday at 7:30pm. // Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th St. (Mission); tickets at bcfhereandnow.com
Celebrate all things shroom-y at the first Russian River Fungi Fest, a full weekend of educational talks, hands-on foraging expeditions, and mushroom-themed food, drinks, and shopping; Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 6pm. // Full details and tickets at solarpunkfarms.com
Raise a pint to SF Beer Week, which returns with a party full of unlimited tastings from local breweries and live entertainment; Saturday, 12pm to 5pm. // Salesforce Park, 425 Mission St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com
Attend the ultimate party at the Lunar New Year x Black History Month celebration featuring live performances, delicious food, and cultural activities; Saturday, 11am to 1pm. // Florence Fang Community Farm, 1 Diana St. (Bayview); RVSP at eventbrite.com
Snag some colorful Japanese shaved ice when Mt. Kakigori pops up in Chinatown to celebrate the Lunar New Year; Sunday, 12pm to 4pm. // Abacus Row, 1256 Mason St. (Chinatown); details on Instagram
Join neighbors to do good at a volunteer event with nonprofit Mindful Littles, where you’ll help assemble hygiene care kits for families in need; Sunday, 4pm to 5pm. // Lamorinda Music, 81 Lafayette Circle, (Lafayette); register at eventbrite.com
Discover Northern Sonoma wines at California’s longest-running wine event. Wine Road’s Barrel Tasting returns for a weekend full of sampling straight from the source; March 7th and 8th. // Details and tickets at wineroad.com
Thank you to our partners at Wine Road.
