VALENTINE’S DAY AND OTHER EVENTS
2018 Tacolicious Crab Bender: Crab and Cannabis Dinner paired with El Silencio Mezcal cocktails made with organic CBD-infused juices sourced from Sonoma Hills Farm. 6:30 p.m. Wed., Jan. 24. $150. Tacolicious, 2250 Chestnut St., S.F. www.tacolicious.com.
Advanced Degrees Singles Party 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 25. $10. Faz, 600 Hartz Ave., Danville. www.thepartyhotline.com.
Edwardian Ball Rosin Coven and Vau de Vire Historical Society host an evening of ballroom dancing as well as eclectic performances combining fashion, theater, music, circus and dance. 8 p.m. Sat., Jan. 27. $75-$250. Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Ave., S.F. www.edwardianball.com/ san-francisco
North Bay Valentine Mixer 4 p.m. Sun., Jan. 28. $10. DoubleTree Hilton Sonoma Wine Country, 1 Doubletree Dr., Rohnert Park. www.thepartyhotline.com.
Tea Time and Valentines Day Card Workshop 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 26. $17-$32. Johnny Doughnuts, 288 Fulton St., S.F. www.supergirlsclub.org
Valentine’s Boutique 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., Jan. 28. Free admission. Hilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Blvd., Concord. www. supervalentinesboutique.com
Winged Heart Purposeful Painting Party 4:30 p.m. Sun., Jan. 28. $45-$50. The Chill Wine Bar, 362 First St., Benicia. www.kerryleeart.com/ events
Other events
A Robert Burns Birthday Celebration A birthday tribute to Scotland’s national poet featuring actor Karl Goldstein as Burns, live music and more. 8-10 p.m. Sat., Jan. 27. $15-$25. Hillside Swedenborgian Church, 1422 Navellier St., El Cerrito. (510) 235-3646. www.hillsideswedenborg.org/
Best of the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival “Personal Affairs,” Thursday, Jan. 25; “Levinstky Park,” Thurs., Feb. 1; “Little Stones,” Thurs., Feb. 8. 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 25. $10-$15. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. (415) 444-8080. http:// bit.ly/2FvnWW4
Crab Cake Cook-Off and Wine-Tasting Competition Mendocino County chefs prepare thousands of cakes paired with beer, wine, fine foods, desserts, coffee and more as well as raffle, silent and live auction, wine auction and more. Noon-3 p.m. Sat., Jan. 27. $85-$150. Big Tent at Main St. and Spruce, Fort Bragg. (707) 961-3463. www.mccinc.org
Driving Miss Daisy Paramount Movie Classics presents a screening of the award-winnning 1990 film starring Morgan Freeman and Jessica Tandy. 8 p.m. Fri., Jan. 26. $5. Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland. (800) 7453000. www.paramount theatre.com/film.html
Edwardian World’s Faire An event honoring the macabre cult author Edward Gorey featuring live music, theater,
fashion, circus, fine art, stage shows, literature, ballroom dancing, DJs, and character play in a whirlwind, alternative universe extravaganza. 8 p.m. Fri., Jan. 26. $0-$195. Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Ave., S.F. www.edwardianball.com/ san-francisco
Fort Point Living History Day Experience firsthand the momentous era of the American Civil War from live reenactors. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Jan. 27. Free. Fort Point National Historical Site, Long Ave. and Marine Dr., S.F. (415) 561-4323. http://bit.ly/2D8TjHE
Fresh Festival Three weeks of embodied art, action and interaction, celebrating and showcasing new work, research and ideas in dance, music and performance. See website for schedule. Through Sat., Jan. 27. Events centered around Joe Goode Annex, 401 Alabama St., S.F. www.freshfestival.org
Good Food Awards Marketplace Craft vendors offer there artisan culinary products. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun., Jan. 21. $5$20. Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Dr., S.F. (415) 447-3268. www.goodfoodawards.org
King & Faith “Forum” series: “What Can I Do?” A panel discussion with John Jennings and Brian Watt. One in a series of conversations designed to create a space to critique, analyze and thoughtfully question assumptions about the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as well as faith, community and society. 4 p.m. Sun., Jan. 28. Free. Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St., S.F. www.gracecathedral.org
Lion Dancers Celebrate the Lunar New Year at various branches of the San Francisco Public Library with a Chinese lion dance and martial arts performance. See website for schedule and locations. Sat., Jan. 27. Free. S.F. Public Library, 100 Larkin St., S.F. sfpl.org
More Than a Month: Black History, Culture and Heritage A program of events presenting affirmative examples of important historical events, honorable leaders and steps toward collective change. Events run throughout January and February, see website for schedule. San Francisco Public Libraries, Various locations in S.F. www.sfpl.org/uploads/files/pdfs/MoreThanAMonth.pdf Oakland A’s Fan Fest Autograph and photo sessions with players, coaches and broadcasters, as well as A’s alumni and various baseball related activities. RSVP recommended. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat., Jan. 27. Free. Jack London Square, Broadway and Embarcadero, Oakland. www.mlb. com/athletics/tickets/events/ fanfest
S.F. Restaurant Week A celebration of San Francisco’s world-class dining community with over 100 restaurants offering special prix fixe menus. See website for participating restaurants. Mon., Jan. 22 through Jan. 31. Various locations in S.F. www.sfrestaurantweek.com
Sanctuary Salon For-Site Foundation presents 14 guests and dance groups offering thoughtful selections of dance, film, music, and spoken word that resonate with the themes embodied in the “Sanctuary” exhibit. 7-9 p.m. Fri., Jan. 26. $10-$20. Fort Mason Chapel, 2 Marina Blvd., S.F. ( 415) 3629330. www.for-site.org
Tenderloin Museum Annual Volunteer Fair Meet and connect with representatives from several of the Tenderloin’s vital service nonprofits including Glide, 826 Valencia, Larkin St. Youth, Coalition for the Homeless, Code Tenderloin, Project Open Hand, the St. Anthony Foundation, Skywatchers, and more. 6:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 23. Free. Tenderloin Museum, 398 Eddy St., S.F. www.tenderloinmuseum.org
Treasure Fest An open air flea market with live music, DIY workshops, children’s activities, food trucks, microbrews and wines, and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Jan. 27-28. $3. Pier 1, Treasure Island, S.F. www.treasurefest.com
Tu B’Shevat in the Park A reimagined ritual of the Jewish holiday honoring trees and the present work we must do to keep our planet green and healthy for generations to come. Featuring live music and educational preservation workshops. 2 p.m. Sun., Jan. 28. Free. Heroes Grove in Golden Gate Park, Fulton St. and JFK Dr., S.F. http:// bit.ly/2FEeIXB
Winter Nights Dance Party A Salsa party featuring live music by Los Pinguos and food from El Huarache Loco. Dance lessons offered. 8 p.m. Sat., Jan. 27. $10-$30. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. (415) 444-8081. www.marinjcc.org/arts