Saturday 1/3
Art: Legion of Honor Free Day
Every Saturday, the Legion of Honor offers free admission to its permanent galleries to San Francisco Bay Area residents, featuring family artmaking, gallery guides, and tours with discussion and sketching. Advanced tickets required; capacity is limited. 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Free. Legion of Honor, 100 34th Avenue. For more information: bit.ly/3MFvUTH
Sunday 1/4
Meditation: The Buddhist Path
Discover Buddhist meditation as a tool for happiness, developing inner peace, love, and patience. First-timers receive two free passes for Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday classes, with simple guided meditations and practical teachings. Everyone welcome; suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. $12.16. Kadampa Meditation Center, 3324 17th Street. For more information: tinyurl.com/5bana2xz
Saturday 1/10
Horticulture: Grow Your Own Food
Learn how to take advantage of San Francisco’s unique gardening climate to grow fruits and vegetables year-round. Instructor Carey Craddock is a garden coach, consultant, and horticultural enthusiast. She’s been teaching at Garden for the Environment since 1998 and runs Carey Craddock Gardens, specializing in ecological garden design and growing food. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. $25 to $63.99. Garden for the Environment, 1590 Seventh Avenue. For more information: tinyurl.com/35zbjyyb
Saturday 1/10
Yoga: An Introduction to Yoga
Experienced instructors will guide students through basic poses, breathing techniques, and relaxation exercises. Discover yoga’s physical and mental benefits in a friendly and welcoming environment. 2 to 3:30 p.m. $12.51. Folk Mission (formerly Yoga Garden & Moxie), 3315 20th Street. For more information: tinyurl.com/77vk5xrv
Sunday 1/11
Bookbinding: Sewn Boards Binding
Discover the elegance and functionality of the sewn boards binding, a modern structure popular today with bookbinders. Participants will learn to sew text blocks onto integrated cover boards, creating a durable book that opens completely flat. No prerequisite. All tools and materials provided. Instructor Clair Emma Smith is an Oakland-based bookbinder specializing in repair.10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $180. San Francisco Center for the Book, 375 Rhode Island Street. For more information: tinyurl.com/5xb7yumy
Sunday 1/11
Education: Teachers’ Supplies Giveaway at SCRAP
Open to all Bay Area public school educators! Get $25 worth of materials for free and shop for the many materials available at affordable prices. Bring identification or other proof of public-school affiliation. Free to attend. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; open-to-public from 3 to 6 p.m. Registration required. SCRAP, 2150 Newcomb Avenue. For more information: bit.ly/3L1XsSs
Sunday 1/11
Comedy: A Magical Book Launch with Chris Duffy
Join magician Andrew Evans and comedian/author Chris Duffy for a night of magic, comedy, and celebration of Duffy’s new book Humor Me: How Laughing More Can Make You Present, Creative, Connected, and Happy. Tickets include a signed copy of the book. 4 to 6 p.m. $55.20. All ages welcome. The Magic Patio, 3264 Mission Street. For more information: bit.ly/4aWoCEY
Wednesday 1/14
Food: The Mushroom Hunter’s KitchenAuthor Event
Chad Hyatt is an expert forager and classically trained chef who has cooked in a variety of San Francisco Bay Area venues, putting on wild mushroom–themed dinners, teaching mushroom related classes, and attending mushroom festivals. Hyatt will share best techniques for dozens of varieties and his favorite recipes. 6:30 p.m. Free to attend. Omnivore Books, 3885a Cesar Chavez Street. For more information: bit.ly/4pYoTvN
Sunday 1/18
Music: San Francisco Civic Symphony Free Concerts
In 1931, Mrs. Sigmund Stern created the San Francisco Civic Symphony, with the support of Dr. Josephine Randall, San Francisco Recreation Department’s first director. The symphony is the West Coast’s oldest community orchestra. Since 2002, it’s been all-volunteer. The program will feature Tchaikovsky. 3 to 5 p.m. Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Avenue. For more information: bit.ly/48cVO81
Thursday 1/22
Politics: Is Social Media Threatening Democracy?
Reporters Sheera Frenkel, Jeff Horwitz, and Steven Lee Myers discuss political messaging and misinformation in the era of social media, and the government’s role in protecting free speech and regulating online forums. Sheera Frenkel covers cybersecurity from San Francisco for the New York Times. Jeff Horwitz is an investigative technology reporter for Reuters in San Francisco, and a former reporter for the Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, American Banker, Legal Times, The San Bernardino Sun and The Washington City Paper. Steven Lee Myers joined The New York Times in 1989 and has worked in New York, Washington, Moscow, Baghdad, Beijing and Seoul, including four stints as bureau chief. 6 p.m. $7.18. Mechanic’s Institute, 57 Post Street. For more information: bit.ly/4s9mC2l
Sunday 1/25
Ceramics: Sunday Workshop
Redbrick Ceramic Studio presents hands-on clay workshops taught by artist members, with step-by-step instruction. Finished ceramic art can be picked up from RedBrick Studio four to five weeks after the workshop. 1 to 3 p.m. $28.52. Redbrick Ceramic Studio, 2111 Mission Street, Third floor. For more information: bit.ly/3L88uWt
Monday 1/26
Sport: Bargain Bowling Club
Place your name on the waitlist to bowl upon arrival. Single bowlers can play up to three games. Couples, two games. Groups of three or more can play a single game (max one hour of bowling). Once finished get on the waitlist to bowl again, repeating this process until closing. In addition queue up and vote for favorite songs; limited menu available. 6 to 10 p.m. $12. 21+ only. Mission Bowling Club, 3176 17th Street. For more information: bit.ly/3Y6nEhW