What’s Happening San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma & Napa, Peninsula & South Bay, East Bay February 28 – March 2 SAN FRANCISCO EVENTS Best of San Francisco Stand- Up Comedy Friday, February 28. 8:00pm / Ages: 18 & Up / Price: $15 / Phone: 925.348.2534 @ Phoenix Theatre – 414 Mason St SF, CA 94108 / Phone: 415.336.1020 A fresh line-up of stand-up comedy every Friday, one block from Union Square, at the beautiful Phoenix Theatre in the heart of San Franciscos historic Theater District. San Francisco has a rich and vibrant comedy scene that has birthed such comedians as Patton Oswalt, Margaret Cho and Arj Barker, as well as the current flock of up and coming stars like Vahé Hova and Chris Schiappacasse. For tickets and details go to brownpapertickets/event/559273 Magic Bus Fri, Feb 28 – Sat, Mar 1. 10:00am to 12:00pm / Ages: Kids & Up / Price: $40-$50 / Phone: 855.969.6244 @ Union Square at Geary and Powell St – 291 Geary St SF, CA 94102 / Phone: 415.332.8867 Step aboard Magic Bus and back in time! With bubbles in the air and a flower in your hair, feel yourself transported to the Summer of Love. Passing streets blend with historic projections on retractable window screens, creating an immersive experience so you can tune in, turn on and rock out! Our hippie hostess will guide you through time and space, telling the story of cultural landmarks and lesser-known secrets of San Franciscos hippie movement. For more info go to magicbussf/ San Francisco Magic Parlor Theatre Fri, Feb 28 – Sat, Mar 1. 8:00pm to 9:30pm / Ages: 18 & Up / Price: $40 @ San Francisco Magic Parlor Theatre Chancellor Hotel – 433 Powell St SF, CA 94102 “Magical Tales of San Francisco” guides visitors on a theatrical journey, revealing some of the City’s most notorious secrets, as fascinating tales of Wonder and Shadow unfold. Guests are introduced to San Francisco’s quirky past and her most revered and feared eccentrics. Each vignette offer captivating tales entwined with astonishing magic. Time stands still in the thirty seat Parlor Theatre nestled within the 100 year old Chancellor Hotel. The whimsical ambiance suggests that brief moment in history when wealthy Europeans dined at Maxim’s and frolicked at Moulin Rouge. For more info go to sanfranciscomagicparlor/ Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market Saturday, March 1. 10:00am to 2:00pm / For All Ages @ Ferry Plaza – One The Embarcadero SF, CA 94111 / Phone: 415.983.8030 The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is a California certified farmers market operated by the nonprofit Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA). The market is widely acclaimed for both the quality and diversity of its fresh farm products, and artisan and prepared foods. It is renowned throughout the country as one of the top farmers markets to visit. On any day, especially Saturdays, some of San Francisco’s best known chefs, and most famous farmers, can be seen at the market. The market provides a forum for people to learn about food and agriculture. Each week nearly 25,000 shoppers visit the farmers market. For more info go to ferrybuildingmarketplace/ Matisse from SFMOMA Fri, Feb 28 – Sun, Mar 2. 9:30am to 5:15pm / For All Ages / Price: $7-$11 / Phone: 415.750.3600 @ Legion of Honor – 34th Ave and Clement St Lincoln Park SF, CA 94121 Celebrating the Bay Area’s long-standing enthusiasm for Henri Matisse, Matisse from SFMOMA traces four decades of the artist’s career—from his early, Cézanne-inspired still lifes to his richly patterned and brightly colored figural paintings made in the 1920s and 1930s. This intimate exhibition features 23 paintings, drawings, and bronzes from the internationally acclaimed collection of works by Matisse at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), joined by two paintings and two drawings from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco’s own important Matisse holdings. For more info go to legionofhonor.famsf.org/legion/exhibitions/matisse-sfmoma Culinary Walking Tour of North Beach/Little Italy Fri, Feb 28 – Sun, Mar 2. 10:00am to 1:00pm / For All Ages / Price: $59 @ Local Tastes of the City Tours – 2179 12th Ave SF, CA 94116 / Phone: 415.665.0480 Top 10 walking tours for globetrotting foodies (Lonely Planet 2013). Same-Day Reservations Available. Every day at 10am and 2pm. Enjoy some of the best coffee in the city. Taste delicious cappuccinos and learn how the coffee is roasted. Other delicious treats to be sampled on the tour include award-winning chocolates (as well as how it is made), breads baked in 130-year-old ovens, exquisite pastries, local olive oils, a variety of specialty meats, and more. All food and drinks are included, on your leisurely flat 7-8 block stroll around North Beach\Little Italy. You will not go away hungry with our food tours serving sizes. For more info go to sffoodtour/ Hot Air Music Festival 2014 Sunday, March 2. 12:30pm to 9:00pm / FREE for All Ages / Phone: 415.503.6275 @ San Francisco Conservatory of Music – 50 Oak St. SF, CA 94102 The Fifth Annual Hot Air Festival of new music at the San Francisco Conservatory includes appearances the Friction Quartet, Mobius Trio, New Keys and Areon Flutes. Premieres by the Guerilla Composers Collective and a dance collaboration between composer Stephanie Webster and choreographer Dana Lawton. Keisuke Nakagoshi plays Philip Glass and Telegraph performs the Lutosławski quartet. Join us for a full day of new music and brilliant performances! For more info go to hotairmusicfestival/ MARIN, SONOMA & NAPA EVENTS 36th Annual Barrel Tasting Event 2014 Fri, Feb 28 – Sun, Mar 2. 11:00am to 4:00pm / Ages: 21 & Up / Price: $40 / / Phone: 800.723.6336 @ Wine Road, Northern Sonoma County – 498 Moore Ln. Healdsburg, CA 95448 Its all about the WINE...many wineries offer futures on their barrel samples. This is a chance to purchase wine now, often at a discount, then come back to the winery when the wine is bottled, typically 12-18 months from now. Many wines are so limited, buying futures is your only chance to purchase them. The ticket price includes the opportunity to sample wine from the barrel and in most cases also try a limited number of current release wines. For more info go to wineroad/events/barrel_tasting/8 Form & Finish: Sculptures by Michael Cooper & John de Marchi Fri, Feb 28 – Sun, Mar 2. 11:00am to 5:00pm / FREE for All Ages / Phone: 707.762.5600 @ Petaluma Art Center – 230 Lakeville St Petaluma, CA Internationally known and legendary master artist, Michael Cooper, is an outstanding sculptor in wood, metal and other materials. Cooper’s work also exhibits brilliance in design and imagination. This exhibition will highlight a selection of Cooper’s dazzling sculptures, each a phenomenally unique work of art. John de Marchis work expresses his love of tools, precision, and industrial materials such as metal, acrylic, and magnets. De Marchi exhibited his works both locally and nationally. For more info go to petalumaartscenter.org/ Filipino Comic RELIEF! A Fundraiser for Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts Saturday, March 1. 8:00pm to 9:30pm / Ages: 18 & Up / Phone: 707.217.2431 @ Glaser Center – 547 Mendocino Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95401 / Phone: 707.763.7306 Join us for a night of laughs to support local relief efforts for those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines in November 2013. Recognized by HBO for his outrageous talent, comedian Ricky Del Rosario will be joined by fellow Filipino entertainers Ben Del Castillo, Justin Lucas, & Joseph Anolin. Funds raised will benefit Yellow Boat Foundation, Adopt A Fisherman Program. Doors open at 7pm. For more info go to events.r20.constantcontact/register/event?oeidk=a07e8w5ap1o12f646ea&llr=lkg9zypab Award-winning Illusionist and Magician Brian Scott! Sunday, March 2. 11:30am / For All Ages / Price: $8 / Phone: 510.236.7469 or 415.444.8000 @ Kanbar Center for Performing Arts – 200 N. San Pedro Rd. San Rafael, CA 94903 The Buddy Club Childrens Shows, the longest-running shows for families, now in its 27th season, is proud to present one of Americas favorite comedy magic acts! Brian Scott has been performing throughout New England and New York for thousands of families and companies since the early 90s. Since moving to the Bay Area in 2002, Brian has established himself as a leader in Bay Area Magic circles and one of the most popular birthday and corporate magicians around. Dont miss his wacky and mysteriously entertaining show! For more info go to thebuddyclub/ 26th Annual Salute to the Silver Screen! Sun, Mar 2. 5:00pm to 12:00am / Price: $125+ / Phone: 707.968.3232 @ 500 First St – 500 First St Napa, CA 94581 / Phone: 707.421.2900 The Napa Valley Academy Awards® Telecast Viewing Party raises funds for the CARE Network at Queen of the Valley Medical Center, supporting those living with HIV/AIDS, cancer & other chronic diseases. Over 20 of the valleys finest restaurants, including Auberge du Soleil, Morimoto Napa, will provide tasty treats paired w/current release and library wines from many of the Valley’s renowned wineries. Join celebrity emcee and host Bob Sarlatte, and dance to Bay Area favorite DJ Rotten Robbie. For more info go to nvaatelecast.org/ PENINSULA, SOUTH BAY EVENTS Gabriel Iglesias – Unity through Laughter Friday, February 28. 8:00pm / For All Ages / Price: $38-$65 / Phone: 408.287.9200 @ SAP Center – 525 W. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95113 Gabriel Iglesias has been described as a witty, electrifying and talented performer, who has the ability to consistently deliver a uniquely hilarious comedy experience. His high-octane show is a sure-fire hit: a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring all his personal experiences to life. Gabriel’s unique and animated comedy style has made him popular among fans of all ages. For more info go to sapcenteratsanjose/events/detail/gabriel-iglesias Television: A History Fri, Feb 28 – Sun, Mar 2. 11:00am to 4:00pm / FREE for All Ages / Phone: 650.321.1004 @ Museum of American Heritage – 531 Homer Ave Palo Alto, CA 94302 Television: A History displays a variety of unique 1940s and 1950s era television sets from the Museum’s collection. The exhibit explores everything from how a television works to its social impacts. For those looking for a nostalgia trip, 1950s and 1960s television programs and commercials are featured. Younger visitors are welcome to enjoy early children’s TV programs and hands-on activities. To complement the theme, a collection of TV inspired lunch boxes are also on display. For more info go to moah.org/ The Pirates of Penzance Fri, Feb 28 – Sun, Mar 2. Various Show Times / Price: $14-$18 / Phone: 408.288.5347 @ Montgomery Theater – 271 S. Market St San Jose, CA 95113 / Phone: 408.792.4119 The Pirates of Penzance is a comic-opera about looking beyond initial impressions and reserving judgment. As Pirates proves, you never know who will surprise you next—it might even be a pirate. Abundant with slapstick humor and beautiful maidens, The Pirates of Penzance is an extraordinary opportunity for young people to showcase their talent. For more info go to sanjosetheaters.org The Spirit of Campbell Sat, Mar 1 – Sun, Mar 2. 12:00pm to 4:00pm / For All Ages @ Ainsley House – 300 Grant St Campbell, CA 95008 / Phone: 408.866.2119 The Spirit of Campbell is a photography exhibit that seeks to capture the spirit of Campbell through its people, places and events. The Campbell Historical Museum and Ainsley House is looking for entries from the public of images they have taken that reflect Campbell’s spirit. For more info go to ci.campbell.ca.us/541/Ainsley-House-Exhibits Little Women Sat, Mar 1 – Sun, Mar 2. Various Show Times / For All Ages / Price: $25 / Phone: 650.508.3429 @ NDNU Theatre – 1500 Ralston Ave Belmont, CA 94002 / Phone: 650.508.3456 Based on Louisa May Alcotts own family experiences (and novel), Little Women, follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. The beloved story of the March sisters is timeless and deals with issues as relevant today as when they were written. Now, this wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating new musical filled with glorious music, dancing and heart. Little Women embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit. For more info go to ndnu.edu/arts-events/music/ EAST BAY EVENTS The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show Fri, Feb 28. 7:00pm & Sat, Mar 1. 6:15pm / Ages: Teens & Up / Price: $66.95-$69.95 / Phone: 888.619.0585 @ Waterfront Plaza Hotel – 10 Washington St Oakland, CA 94607 / Phone: 510.836.3800 Unlike other scripted murder mystery dinner shows with obvious actors, hokey scripts and stilted dialogue, The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show is always on point, funny and unpredictable. Our Hollywood, New York and Chicago trained performers are dressed just like everyone else, leaving all of the guests to suspect who is a part of the show and who is not. In many instances, guests are seated with the performers and dont even realize it until they die... the performers, that is! For more info go to thedinnerdetective/sites/san-francisco/ Clybourne Park Fri, Feb 28 – Sat, Mar 1. Various Show Times / For All Ages / Price: $36-$52 / Phone: 925.943.7469 @ Lesher Regional Center for the Arts – 1601 Civic Dr. Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Home is where the heart - and history - is. Jokes fly and hidden agendas unfold as two vastly different generations of characters tip-toe the delicate dance of social politics. Two seminal events - 50 years apart - are at the cruz of the conflict in the same North Chicago house. This rich and lightning-quick comedy is every bit as provocative as it is entertaining - as it cleverly spins the events of A Raisin in the Sun into an unforgettable new story about race and real estate in America. For more info go to centerrep.org/season1314/clybournepark.php The Neon Run Saturday, March 1. 7:00pm to 11:00pm / For All Ages / Phone: 909.289.7155 @ Alameda County Fairgrounds – 4501 Pleasanton Ave Pleasanton, CA 94566 / Phone: 925.426.7600 The Neon Run is a fun filled, night based, 5k. This 5k will be filled with glow paint and powder, DJs, black lights and more. For more info go to alamedacountyfair/events_calendar/index.php Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After Fri, Feb 28 – Sun, Mar 2. Various Show Times / Price: $20-$80 / Phone: 510.569.2121 @ Oracle Arena – 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, CA 94621 Get ready to rock out with some of the most magical idols of all in Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After, an all-new live production coming to the Bay Area! A cast of world-class skaters brings your favorite moments from Disney•Pixar’s BRAVE, Tangled, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast to life in a musical showcase that features the hottest tunes and talent from across the kingdom. For more info go to disneyonice/ Gidion’s Knot Fri, Feb 28 – Sun, Mar 2. Various Show Times / Prices Vary / Phone: 510.843.4822 @ Aurora Theatre Company – 2081 Addison St Berkeley, CA 94704 Published in its entirety in American Theatre Magazine, and a finalist for the 2012 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award, GIDION’S KNOT raises profound questions about parenting, maternal loyalty, and who is ultimately responsible for the actions of our children. Can you untangle GIDION’S KNOT? For mature audiences. For more info go to https://auroratheatre.org
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