San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
‘Love Thy Neighbor’
Have some laughs on Valentine’s Day while supporting the efforts of the Alameda Community Food Bank. The benefit show features comedians Sampson McCormick, Clara Bijl, Nicole Tran and Lisa Geduldig. 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb 14. Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. $25-$20. www.event brite.com
THEATER
‘Every Day Alice’
Writer Anne Yumi Kobor places characters from “Alice in Wonderland” and “Peter Pan” into a contemporary setting. In a mental institution, Alice suffers from an overactive imagination, while her boyfriend, Peter, looks for ways to escape responsibility. 7 p.m. FridaySaturday, Feb. 15-16. Through March 9. Piano Fight, 144 Taylor St., San Francisco. $12-$35. www.utopiatheatreproject.com
MUSIC
San Jose Jazz Winter Fest
See distinguished and emerging artists such as BBC radio host Gilles Peterson, Bells Atlas and Richie Good. Visit website for schedule and venues in downtown San Jose. Peterson’s DJ set/opening acts: 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, The Continental, 349 S. First St., San Jose. Bells Atlas: 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15; Goods: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, both at Cafe Stritch, 374 S. First St., San Jose. Through Feb. 27. $15-$38. 408-288-7557. www.sanjosejazz.org
EVENT
Chronicle Wine Competition
Experience wines with food at the S.F. Chronicle Wine Competition, which boasts more than 6,800 North American wines. The public grand tasting takes place after the judges have made their selections. Be on hand to raise a glass to the winners. You must be at least 21 to attend. 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason, 2 Marina Blvd., San Francisco. $70. www.wine judging.com
— Kathleen Dixon