Neighborhood Arts calendar
February 2012
Jesus in India
Wednesday–Sunday, Feb. 1–19
Magic Theatre, Fort Mason Center Bldg. D
The world’s most famous rebel before he found his cause. Maharajas, punk rock, and some really good weed. Tickets: $25–$60. 415-441-8822, www.magictheatre.org
Epic Romance & Romantic Comedy
Saturdays, Feb. 4–25 & Tuesday, Feb. 14
BATS Improv, Fort Mason Center Bldg. B
Unique February events from this great comedy troupe! Also presenting Super Scene every Friday in February. Tickets: $17–$25. 415-474-6776, www.improv.org
Slow Food S.F.’s 8th Annual Golden Glass
Saturday, Feb. 4, 1–5 p.m.
Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center
Sample products from international wine and food artisans to raise money and awareness for Slow Food S.F. Tickets: wine and food plaza $80, food only $30. 415-846-6396, www.slowfoodsanfrancisco.com
Miss Chinatown USA 2012
Saturday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m.
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
Tickets available at Ling Ling Chinese Dress (415-981-5608) and East West Bank (415-397-8988). Tickets: $35–$65. 415-982-3000, www.palaceoffinearts.org/events
Tommy Emmanuel in Concert
Friday–Saturday, Feb. 10–11, 8 p.m.
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
Guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel in concert with Frank Vignola and Vinnie Raniolo. Two-hour guitar workshop with the two-time Grammy-nominated artist offered on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 12:30 p.m. Tickets: $44, workshop $100.
www.omniconcerts.com
World Arts West: Our Feet Speak the Rhythm of Our Heart
Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m.
Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center
Dance that focuses on footwork from such groups as Ballet Pampa Argentina, Luis Valverde, Ensambles Ballet Folklorica de S.F., Barbary Coast Cloggers, and La Tania. This is the first in a four-event series. Tickets: series $80, individual events $15–$25. www.fortmason.org
Shakespeare on Tour: Macbeth
Sunday, Feb.12, 2 p.m.
Presidio’s Golden Gate Club
A family-friendly 55-minute version of this classic, using Shakespeare’s original language. The hands-on Playshop hour after the show will let kids and parents learn about and grow with the Bard. FREE. www.presidio.gov/calendar
Valentine’s Day Eternity Ball
Tuesday, Feb 14, 6:30 p.m.
Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center
First annual staging of an event for all who wish to celebrate this special day in a special way. Engaged, married, single, divorced – all are welcome! Tickets: $125–$300. www.EternityBall.com