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Before SF Restaurant Week kicks off on Friday, try out the fab features at Precita Social and Bella happy hours. Get a side of art from Pizzeria Delfina, an inside look at Bryant Street Studios, and free inspiration at the Night of Ideas. And, if you’re looking to celebrate Holi, San Ramon has all the color you need.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Create a spring floral arrangement with the experts at Filoli.
Experience a vibrant festival of Palestinian art spanning comedy, film, theater, and more.
Eat well during SF Restaurant Week.
Get an inside look at the open studios at 1890 Bryant Street.
Have a good one.
Grab a poetry-filled pie. In honor of National Poetry Month, Pizzeria Delfina’s Mission location is partnering with 826 Valencia to feature postcard-sized poems written by students on its takeout boxes; through April. // Pizzeria Delfina Mission, 3621 18th St. (Mission); order at toasttab.com
Experience New York’s Shinji’s in SF when the famed cocktail purveyors make a stop at Bar Crenn for a curated collaboration; Monday at 4:30pm. // Bar Crenn, 3131 Fillmore St. (Cow Hollow); reservations at opentable.com
Raise a glass at Bella, where everything is $8 during happy hour, including Mediterranean-inspired drinks and bites; Tuesdays through Fridays, 5pm to 7pm. // Bella, 316 11th St. (SoMa); details at bella-sf.com
Check out the happy hour at Precita Social, where chef Greg is serving up small bites and specials on wine and mocktails for the perfect end-of-day treat; Tuesdays through Sundays, 5pm to 6pm. // Precita Social, 300 Precita Ave. (Bernal Heights); reservations at opentable.com
Gear up for the Gayme Show, a hilariously chaotic celebration of queer allyship from comedians Matt Rogers and Dave Mizzoni; Wednesday at 8pm. // The Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St. (Castro); tickets at ticketmaster.com
Step into the kitchen at 18 Reasons, a non-profit cooking school where you’ll learn how to make delicious dishes and eat them with strangers who become friends. // 18 Reasons, 3674 18th St. (Mission); register at 18reasons.org
Thank you to our partners at 18 Reasons.
Create a spring floral arrangement with the experts at Filoli. Enjoy light refreshments, the estate’s stunning gardens, and your own blooms to take home; Thursday and Friday at 10am and 2pm, and Saturday at 10am. // Filoli, 86 Cañada Rd. (Woodside); tickets at filoli.org
Be the first to see Mermaid, a SXSW-favorite comedy about a drug-addict Florida man who saves a mermaid in an advanced screening in SF; Wednesday at 7pm and Thursday at 10pm. // Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 2550 Mission St. (Mission); tickets at drafthouse.com
Don’t miss the return of New Orleans’ legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band when the group returns to San Francisco to carry on Crescent City's decades-long tradition; Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm, and Sunday at 2pm. // Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Ave. (Presidio); tickets at presidiotheatre.org
Thank you to our partners at the Presidio Theatre.
Experience a vibrant festival of Palestinian art spanning comedy, film, and theater, with live performances and exclusive screenings and readings; Thursday through Sunday, April 19th. // Potrero Stage, 1695 18th St. (Potrero Hill); tickets at goldenthread.org
Throw down some tiles and throw back some cocktails at a beginner-friendly Mahjong and Martinis night at The Jay; Thursday, 4:30pm to 6:30pm. // The Jay, 433 Clay St. (FiDi); tickets at eventbrite.com
Eat well during SF Restaurant Week, when dozens of local eateries offer killer deals on lunch, brunch, dinner, and more; Friday through Sunday, April 19th. // Details at sfrestaurantweek.com
Save room for Flavors of the Peninsula, San Mateo County’s celebration of the dynamic global cuisine from more than 120 restaurants, including prix fixe menus and special events; April 23rd through May 3rd. // Details at thesanfranciscopeninsula.com
Thank you to our partners at the San Francisco Peninsula.
Lift all boats together at Rising Tides, a global art fundraiser for ocean conservation full of live art, music, and storytelling from more than 100 artists; Friday, 5pm to 10pm. // 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna St. (SoMa); tickets at 111minnagallery.com
Visit restaurants around the Bay to support HIV care and community meals. Dining Out For Life returns to support the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and Project Open Hand; April 16th. // Details and participating restaurants at diningoutforlife.com
Thank you to our partners at Dining Out For Life Bay Area.
Catch Rawdance's beloved Concept series featuring five powerhouse Bay Area choreographers sharing works-in-progress and reimagined repertoire; Friday at 7:30pm, and Saturday at 3:30pm and 7:30pm. // San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, 401 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at rawdance.org
Step into adventure in the multisensory, underground club atmosphere of the SF Symphony’s SoundBox space when composer Gabriella Smith curates the Urban Forest; Friday and Saturday, 8:30pm. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center), tickets at sfsymphony.org
Thank you to our partners at the San Francisco Symphony.
Unwind with roaming goats during a farm-friendly yoga session complete with cheese tastings and wine after your flow; Saturday, 10am to 12pm. // Spenker Family Farm, 17291 Devries Rd. (Lodi); tickets at visitlodi.com
Learn what it takes to keep bees in the city at a class on urban beekeeping basics, colony health, and honey production with the San Francisco Beekeeping Association; Saturday, 10:30am to 12:30pm. // Alemany Farm, 700 Alemany Blvd. (Bernal Heights); register at eventbrite.com
Take a free ferry ride to Treasure Island for Off the Grid goods and waterfront views as the collab kicks off its spring season; Saturdays, 11am to 4pm through May 16th. // Cityside Park, 387 Avenue of the Palms (Treasure Island); RSVP at offthegrid.com
Groove to live tunes and shop from local makers at a curated market and fair in Mill Valley; Saturday, 11am to 5pm. // Mill Valley Lumber Yard, 129 Miller Ave. (Mill Valley); details on Facebook
Try out the brunch spread at Equal Parts. Cozy up inside or stretch out on the patio while enjoying delights like pork chilaquiles and farro risotto from chef Melissa Perfit; Saturdays and Sundays, 11am to 3pm. // Equal Parts, 478 Green St. (North Beach); reservations at opentable.com
Get an inside look at the open studios at 1890 Bryant Street. Tour multiple floors of painters, sculptors, fiber artists, photographers, jewelry makers, and more, with demos throughout the weekend; Saturday and Sunday, 12pm to 6pm. // 1890 Bryant Street Studios, 1890 Bryant St. (Mission); RSVP at eventbrite.com
DIY some decor at a peace wreath workshop where you’ll create your own one-of-a-kind piece from foraged, natural elements against the backdrop of the Bay; Saturday, 2pm to 4pm. // Terrene at 1 Hotel, 8 Mission St. (Embarcadero); register at 1hotels.com
Help spiff up China Camp at an early Earth Day volunteer session to help restore the village and surrounding nature; Saturday, 9am to 1pm. // China Camp State Park, 101 Peacock Gap Trail (San Rafael); register at calparks.org
Take home some free inspiration from the annual Night of Ideas. The brainy bash is filled with dynamic art, talks, live performances, workshops, food, and exploration of the theme of “lighting the way.” Saturday at 7pm. // Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St. and the San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin St. (Civic Center); details at nightofideas.org
Party with the plovers at a community music festival and birthday celebration for Sunset Dunes; Sunday, 12pm to 4pm. // Sunset Dunes, Great Hwy. (Ocean Beach); details on Instagram
Celebrate Holi at a giant East Bay event with traditional performances, free henna art, and plenty of colorful powder to go around; Sunday, 2pm to 4pm. // 2700 Camino Ramon (San Ramon); tickets at bishopranch.ticketspice.com
Explore four days of modern and contemporary art from more than 85 local, national, and international galleries during the talks, panels, and events at the San Francisco Art Fair; April 16th through 19th. // Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Blvd. (Marina); tickets at sanfranciscoartfair.com
Thank you to our partners at the San Francisco Art Fair.
Enjoy chill terrace time at Jordan Winery’s new bite-sized social hour for small groups and wine enthusiasts; Thursdays through Mondays, 3:15pm to 5pm. // Jordan Winery, 1474 Alexander Valley Rd. (Healdsburg); reservations at jordanwinery.com
Wind down with Seafood Sundays, Spoonbar’s fresh maritime prix fixe menu paired with local wines; Sundays, 4pm to 9pm. // Spoonbar, 219 Healdsburg Ave. (Healdsburg); reservations at spoonbar.com
