{"id":205778,"date":"2026-03-05T16:16:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T16:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/205778\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T16:16:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T16:16:11","slug":"out-and-about-march-5-11-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/205778\/","title":{"rendered":"Out and about March 5\u201311, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seems like a safe bet we\u2019re all looking forward to the next few days as we slide into the weekend. If you\u2019re in need of some ideas for how to enjoy, read on.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Thursday, March 5<\/p>\n

The Tony Award-winning M. Butterfly<\/a> is nearing the end of its run. Inspired by the real-life trial and intriguing story of French diplomat Bernard Boursicot, the play reimagines Puccini\u2019s opera, Madame Butterfly, through the story of a French diplomat\u2019s 20-year affair with a Chinese opera singer. Through March 14 at the San Francisco Playhouse. Tickets<\/a> from $52.<\/p>\n

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ODC\/Dance will present ODC Dance Downtown<\/a>, \u201c[a]n exhilarating program of adventuresome works,\u201d featuring the world premiere of After the Deluge from Founding Artistic Director Brenda Way, Theories of Time by Co-Artistic Director Mia J. Chong, and Caught in the Act, a world premiere from guest choreographer Gypsy Snider, cofounder of The 7 Fingers and Dear San Francisco. Through Sunday at the Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA. Tickets<\/a> from $30.<\/p>\n

\"\"Courtesy SFMOMA<\/p>\n

Expand your understanding of sound in Sound Maze<\/a>, an interactive installation where you can explore your musical creativity and experiment with unique large-scale instruments and sound sculptures. Through Saturday at SFMOMA. Free with museum admission ($15).<\/p>\n

Friday, March 6<\/p>\n

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The Sound Healing Symphony<\/a>, a melodic group of the West Coast\u2019s meditative musicians, has sold out shows of over 1,400 people across the country. The title of this concert is Send Out Energy for Peace. Tickets<\/a> from $30.<\/p>\n

Saturday, March 7<\/p>\n

\"ChineseChinese New Year Community Street Fair<\/p>\n

Enjoy Chinese folk dancing, opera, drumming, family photo ops with giant puppets, dragons, and more, including over 120 vendor booths and concessions at the Chinese New Year Community Street Fair<\/a>. Through Sunday on Grant Street (California to Broadway streets and Washington, Jackson, and Pacific streets between Stockton and Kearny streets). Free admission.<\/p>\n

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\"ChineseChinese Parade<\/p>\n

Gung Hay Fat Choy! The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade<\/a> is the largest of its kind outside of Asia and has been held since the mid 1800s. Highlights include lion dancing, Chinese acrobats, and of course, the Golden Dragon. Don\u2019t miss the grand finale drone light show, which will depict Lunar New Year images (8 p.m.-ish). Parade starts at 5:15 at Second and Market streets. p.m. Free; bleacher seating<\/a> from $45.<\/p>\n

\"\"San Francisco Wine Competition<\/a><\/p>\n

Taste hundreds of award-winning wines at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting<\/a>. This year offers a variety of tasting experiences for casual sippers to enthusiasts. 1:30 p.m. at Fort Mason Center. Tickets<\/a> from $100.<\/p>\n

Sunday, March 8<\/p>\n

\"\"Courtesy Franciscan Crab Restaurant<\/p>\n

In honor of National Crab Day, which is technically tomorrow, but you can celebrate a day early at the Fisherman\u2019s Wharf Crab Crawl<\/a> by enjoying a variety of crab dishes from crab cocktails to crab bisque, and crab everything else at participating restaurants. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets<\/a> $71 and change.<\/p>\n

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In honor of International Women\u2019s Day, Illuminate will feature women artists the entire month of March. Today is the beginning of the sixth season of Crucial Reggae Sunday<\/a>, which will feature special guest D.J. Goddess Nette, and hosted by D.J. Guid8nce, D.J. Sep, and Irie Dole. 4:30 p.m. at the Golden Gate Bandshell. Free admission.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Notable next week<\/p>\n

Monday, March 9<\/p>\n

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Hear why billionaire-entrepreneur-politician-environmentalist Tom Steyer wants to be California\u2019s next governor as part of a series of town halls with the candidates. 6 p.m. at Manny\u2019s. Few tickets remaining at press time. Tickets<\/a>: $5 and change.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, March 11<\/p>\n

\"\"Courtesy ACT<\/p>\n

Things go bump in the night in ACT\u2019s production of Paranormal Activity<\/a>, which is getting rave reviews. Even with two performances today, tickets are sparse. 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Toni Rembe Theater through March 22. Tickets<\/a> from $25.<\/p>\n

Go forth and enjoy, be safe, and be kind.<\/p>\n

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