2/1 Saturday through 3/8 Saturday
Craft: Hat Knit-Along
A beginner-friendly six-week hat knitting course led by Hannah Milstein, a multimedia artist, former teacher, and knitting wizz. The knit-along will break down a beanie pattern that Milstein creates exclusively for this course. Pre-registration required; ten spots available. Saturdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $275 to $375. Museum of Craft and Design, 2569 Third Street. For more information: https://tinyurl.com/2e8fxfhf
2/5 Wednesday
History: Walking Tour of Mission Bay
From muddy tidal estuary inhabited by the Yelamu, to a rail and shipping nerve center for San Francisco, to home of emerging biotech companies and the City’s newest neighborhood, Mission Bay offers a glimpse of the future with a storied past. 2 p.m. Free; donations welcome. Meet at the park benches on the San Francisco Public Library’s south side, 960 Fourth Street. This tour occurs several times a month, hosted by San Francisco City Guides. For more information: https://bit.ly/40ljT8V
2/5 Wednesday
Music: Prince’s Purple Rain
An evening of listening dedicated to Prince’s Grammy award-winning album. The first record to feature The Revolution, with two number one singles, Purple Rain cemented Prince’s standing as his generation’s preeminent pop genius. Envelop up mixed this legendary LP for an immersive experience within Envelop SF’s 32 speakers. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $32.25. Envelop SF, 900 Marin Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/40KSxL2
2/6 Thursday through 2/13 Thursday
Film: Mostly British Film Festival
Featuring more than two dozen films, new and classic, from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, India, South Africa, and New Zealand, festival highlights include opening night’s The Penguin Lessons, starring Steve Coogan portraying an English teacher who attempts to get his young charges at a private academy in Buenos Aires to grasp the subtleties of poetry, a task made more difficult given that these scions of privilege and wealth live under the cloud of Argentina’s repressive 1976 right-wing dictatorship. An Evening with Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington in Peru) welcomes Mr. Bonneville to the Vogue with festival artistic director, Ruthe Stein, to discuss his long and varied career, concluding with a screening of From Time to Time, a family drama from Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellows, starring Bonneville and the late Maggie Smith. Vogue Theater, 3290 Sacramento Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/4h9V1I6
2/6 Thursday
Art: Unveiling of Marco Cochrane’s “R-EVOLUTION”
Union Square will host the unveiling of Marco Cochrane’s “R-EVOLUTION,” a 45-foot-tall kinetic sculpture of a woman, symbolizing feminine strength and empowerment. The artist will be in attendance. Enjoy Burning Man-inspired music, live DJ performances, photo opportunities with the sculpture, a full bar, food and lighting display by Illuminate and Mad Alchemy. The first 200 guests will receive an artist poster. 4 to 8 p.m. Free. Union Square, 333 Post Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/4joqVCr
2/7 Friday
Business: Potrero Bus Yard Infrastructure Facility
Webcor (Prime Contractor) and Arcadis (Lead Designer) will answer questions from disadvantaged small and local businesses. Light refreshments will be provided. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free. Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street. For more information: https://tinyurl.com/yn26jxrv
2/13 Thursday
Music: Perry Sings Sinatra
Enjoy appetizers, handcrafted cocktails, and Sinatra’s timeless classics. Perry D’Andrea won the 2022 Hoboken “My Way Sinatra Sing-Off,” the definitive international Sinatra singing competition. Proceeds benefit Verdi Club’s Ramp Up! project, bringing wheelchair accessibility to the historic venue. 6:30 p.m. Tickets from $132.23. Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/4g6gd0M
2/15 Saturday
Lunar New Year: Parade
Featuring nearly 100 groups, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is the biggest procession celebrating the Lunar New Year outside Asia. Fireworks show after the parade to be set off from Union Square. Parade route: Second at Market streets to Kearny Street and Columbus Avenue. 5:15 to 8 p.m. Free standing room; bleacher seats start at $45. For more information: https://chineseparade.com/
2/15 Saturday and 2/16 Sunday
Printing: Monotype Workshop
Work with reductive and additive monotype techniques as well as transparent roll ups, botanical images, chine collé, stencil and photocopy gum transfers. Maximum of eight participants a day; those taking both sessions given priority. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. One day: $200. Two days: $300. Graphic Arts Workshop, 2565 Third Street, Number 305. To enroll: Kathryn Kain, kk@cailech.com or 408.230.8629. For more information: https://bit.ly/4jprZ9e
2/16 Sunday
Art: Ceramics Workshop
Hands-on clay workshops taught by artist members. Finished pieces can be picked up from RedBrick Studio four to five weeks after being made. 1 to 3 p.m. $28.52 per person. RedBrick Studio, 2111 Mission Street, Third floor. For more information: https://bit.ly/4g8XhOI
2/16 Sunday
History: Walking Tour of Dogpatch and Potrero Point
Dogpatch was once the home of iron works, shipyards and other heavy industry. View historic working-class cottages and industrial age relics; preview Pier 70’s transformation from an abandoned maritime complex to mixed-use development. Delve into the neighborhood’s colorful past, featuring fascinating stories of working-class people. 11 a.m. Free, donations welcome. Meet at Illinois and 20th streets. This tour occurs several times a month hosted by San Francisco City Guides. For more information: https://bit.ly/4gVDpzP
2/19 Wednesday
Food: The Politics of the Plate
Food is far more than sustenance; it’s a repository of identity, marker of history, and subtle yet potent instrument of power. Join authors Anna Voloshyna, BUDMO: Recipes from a Ukrainian Kitchen, and Kate Leahy, Lavash: The Bread That Launched 1,000 Meals, for a conversation on the intricate connections between cuisine and politics. 6 p.m. Tickets: Mechanics’ Institute Member $7.18; Non-member $17.85. Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/4jiuWsl
2/22 Saturday
Literature: Pier 23 Café Pop-up Book Fair
Meet local writers, get your favorite books signed, enjoy waterfront views, with food and drinks available from Pier 23 Cafe. Free admission. 4 to 7 p.m. Pier 23 Café, 23 Embarcadero. For more information: https://bit.ly/40ELTpk
2/22 Saturday
Music: “An Afternoon of Chamber Music”
An intimate concert featuring chamber music from Bay Area musicians, hosted by the San Francisco Civic Music Association. The Chamber Music Concert Series or “Afternoon of Chamber Music” is held monthly through June 14 and introduces audiences to a range of chamber ensemble performers. 3 to 5 p.m. Free. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/48cVO81
2/23 Sunday
Animals: Bark at SPARK “Puppy Love”
Cupid’s bow is loaded and ready with adoptable pups ready to capture your heart, pet-centric vendors to spoil the “ruff” of your life, and activities you and your whelp are guaranteed to “dig.” 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. SPARK Social SF, 601 Mission Bay Boulevard. For more information: https://bit.ly/4gjyRT3
2/27 Thursday through 3/2 Sunday
Gardening: Pacific Orchid Exposition
This event will showcase themed flower displays, expert advice on growing orchids, and a stunning array of rare orchids. Plants will be for sale from San Francisco Orchid Society members as well as local, national, and international nurseries. Preview Night fundraiser: Thursday 6 to 9 p.m. Friday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets from $3.50. San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199 Ninth Avenue, Golden Gate Park. For more information: https://bit.ly/4hpLRHC