S.F. Ballet: Classical (Re)Vision

Various days, Feb. 11– 22 War Memorial Opera House This “tasting flight of contemporary ballet” features three ballets composed specifically for S.F. ballet dancers: ... Read More

Theater

ACT: Gloria

Tue.–Sun., Feb. 13–April 12 Strand Theater (1127 Market St.) This dark comedy explores how we cope with trauma and the tales we tell each other to escape. In the dog-eat-dog of... Read More

Theater

S.F. Playhouse: Born in East Berlin

Thu.–Sat., Feb. 6–29 Kensington Park Hotel (450 Post St.) Taking inspiration from Bruce Springsteen’s legendary concert in 1988, this play explores the ultimate juxtaposi... Read More

Theater

Fog City Magic Fest 2020

Wed.–Sat., Feb. 5–8 Exit Theatre (156 Eddy St.) Don’t miss seven shows by the Bay Area’s best and most acclaimed magicians (family show Feb. 8). $20–$30, 415-931-1094, t... Read More

Museums & Galleries

Levi Strauss: A History of American Style

Thu.–Mon., Feb. 13–Aug. 9, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Contemporary Jewish Museum (735 Mission St.) Featuring over 250 items from the Levi Strauss & Co. archives and loans from vendor... Read More

Museums & Galleries

Elemental Calder

Wed.–Mon. through May 3, 10 a.m. SFMOMA (151 Third St.) This exhibition explores the way the natural world, such as the movement of the sea and the swaying of the wine, provided ... Read More

Museums & Galleries

Curious & Wonderful: Selections from the Achenbach Vault

Tue.–Sun. through March 22, 9:30 a.m. Legion of Honor (100 34th Ave., Lincoln Park) Drawn mainly from the collection of artist-illustrated books, this installation of works on pa... Read More

Film & Lectures

The Silk Road

Tuesday, Feb. 18, noon–1 p.m. S.F. Public Library Main Branch (100 Larkin St.) Travel the ancient routes that provided goods, technologies, and ideas to countries and cultures fr... Read More

Film & Lectures

Engram Preservation: Early Work Toward Mind Uploading

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m. The Interval, Fort Mason Center Is it possible to preserve and read memories after someone has died? Robert McIntyre’s company, Nectome, is workin... Read More

Film & Lectures

22nd Annual SF Indiefest

Daily through Feb. 13 Roxie Theater (3117 16th St.) Victoria Theater (2961 16th St.) Feast on the best independent, alternative, and subversive cinema from around the world. $10–... Read More

Nightlife

Cabaret Karaoke

Wednesday, Feb. 26, 6 p.m. Feinstein’s at the Nikko (222 Mason Street) One-part next-level karaoke experience, one-part concert, and all parts thrilling, this fun evening is ... Read More

Nightlife

Tainted Love

Fri.–Sat., Feb. 14–15, 9 p.m. Bimbo’s 360 Club Groove along to the greatest hits of the ’80s — this band has fans from every generation. $25–$45, bimbos365club.... Read More

Nightlife

Buzzed Nightlife

Thursday, Feb. 6, 6 p.m. California Academy of Sciences Wake up and smell the coffee (and chocolate!) at a tribute to the Bay Area’s favorite way to get buzzed. $15, 415-379-... Read More

Nightlife

Night Owl Thursdays

Ongoing Thursdays, 10 p.m.–2 a.m. The Dorian (2001 Chestnut St.) Enjoy old-fashioned drinks — old fashioneds, martinis, and Moscow Mules at old-fashioned prices. $5, 415-814-26... Read More

Music

28th Annual Noise Pop Music & Arts Festival

Daily, Feb. 24–March 1 Various S.F. & East Bay locations S.F.’s favorite indie music, arts, and film festival returns. Visit website for schedule. $10–$399. 415-375-3370,... Read More

Events