In this edition of the science museum’s weekly After Dark event, take in Lunar New Year traditions and lion dancing from Chung Ngai Dance Troupe.
Date and timeThursday, Feb. 19, 6 to 10 p.m.
LED lion dances illuminate the California Academy of Sciences after dark. Meanwhile, let Golden Dragon Fortunes read your qi energy as you shop exclusive Lunar New Year nightlife merch.
Date and timeThursday, Feb. 19, 6 p.m.
Explore revolutionary printmaking by the artist and former minister of culture for the Black Panther Party at this free reception.
Date and timeThursday, Feb. 19, 5 to 8 p.m.
Now’s your chance to admire more than 200 magnolias trees in peak bloom at one of the country’s most significant collections.
Source: Saxon Holt/PhotoBotanicDate and timeThursday, Feb. 19, to Sunday, Feb. 22
CCA’s Center for Art and Public Life hosts a slate of free exhibitions and art workshops around downtown.
Date and timeThursday, Feb. 19, to Sunday, Feb. 22
The 11-day, independent music festival kicks off at multiple venues with a stacked lineup that includes CupcakKe, Pavement’s Stephen Malkmus, and Jay Som.
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Date and timeThursday, Feb. 19, to Sunday, March 1Date and timeMultiple locations
Whether you’ve been hit with the mass psychosis or haven’t watched a single episode of the HBO series, dance your heart out at this themed party.
Date and timeFriday, Feb. 20, 9 p.m.
Pianist Yang Bao and violinist Nancy Zhou join forces for a special Year of the Fire Horse performance.
Date and timeFriday, Feb. 20, 5:30 p.m.
Start your engines! Formula 1 cars speed up and down Marina Boulevard, with a special appearance from one of Japan’s top drivers, Yuko Tsunoda.
Source: Elias Hountondji, Courtesy Red Bull Content PoolDate and timeSaturday, Feb. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hozier, Joan Baez, and Van Morrison are just some of the artists set to perform in a concert honoring blues legend Taj Mahal. Proceeds benefit the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.
Date and timeSaturday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m.
Bring the whole family for this full day of art activities, mahjong, dance, and science to celebrate Lunar New Year.
Date and timeSaturday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Relive a time when Vine still existed and Obama was president during this throwback night.
Date and timeSaturday, Feb. 21, 9:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Catch an intimate set from the indie songwriter during the only Bay Area stop on his international tour.
Date and timeSaturday, Feb. 21, 8:30 p.m.
Nosh on delights from Dumpling Time and Boba Guys while performers from LiondanceMe, Nguyen Dance Company, and Urisawe Korean Dance and Drumming set the tone for a fruitful year.
Camille Cohen/The StandardDate and timeSaturday, Feb. 21, 12 p.m.
The flagship event of SF Beer Week, this rain-or-shine festival celebrates Bay Area brewers with unlimited tastings, live music, and more. We’ll cheers to that!
Date and timeSaturday, Feb. 21, 1:30 to 5 p.m.
Before Thee Parkside closes for good in March, enjoy one final concert fundraiser to support the volunteers and adoptable senior pups at Muttville.
Evan Reinhardt for The StandardDate and timeSunday, Feb. 22, 3 to 7 p.m.
Ring in the new year inside the 55-acre SF Botanical Garden with free tai chi, singing, and magic.
Date and timeSunday, Feb. 22, 12 to 2 p.m.Sold-out eventsFeb. 19 and 20: New Jazz Underground at SF Jazz (opens in new tab)Feb. 20 to March 14: Sam Smith at The Castro (opens in new tab)Looking ahead