The Bay Area is in full bloom with the coming spring. <\/p>\n
Celebrate Pi Day with actual pie, hit a rooftop Holi party, level up your baking game in a sourdough starter class, crash a bridal-themed pub crawl, and catch a politically-charged drag show. Bonfires, bingo, women\u2019s history by sea, and St. Patrick\u2019s Day mischief? The madness can only mean it\u2019s March.<\/p>\n
Jump ahead to this week’s top events:<\/p>\n
Cross the bridge for Oakland Restaurant Week.<\/a><\/p>\n Channel your inner leprechaun at the LepreCon Pub Crawl.<\/a><\/p>\n Join drag icon Peaches Christ and a provocative lineup at Peaches Christ: Eat the Rich.<\/a><\/p>\n Wear green, as the city celebrates all things Ireland at the 175th Annual San Francisco St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade.<\/a><\/p>\n Have a good one.<\/p>\n Head out to the coast and claim a designated fire pit to build your own bonfire<\/a>. All fires must be extinguished by 9:30pm; through Oct. 31st. \/\/ Ocean Beach, 700 Great Hwy (Outer Sunset), more info at nps.gov\/goga<\/a><\/p>\n Celebrate women and your own strength with the 2026 International Women\u2019s Day Virtual Run. Pick your distance\u2014from a mile to a full marathon\u2014and complete it anytime this month. Every registration includes a finisher medal and supports the nonprofit Dress for Success; anytime in March. \/\/ Registration and info at eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n Unlock your confidence and start attracting meaningful connections at an online event to help you release old patterns, amplify your magnetic energy, and spot the right partners with clarity\u2014no more \u201cfrogs;\u201d Tuesday at 5pm. \/\/ Get tickets at eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n Bingo f*ck yourself\u2014yep, you read that right. Join the weekly casual bingo event at North Beach\u2019s Columbus Caf\u00e9 where the first card is free and the prizes are fun! Brace yourself: the host, Dan Domino, and the company he keeps can be just as colorful as the event\u2019s namesake; Tuesday at 8pm. \/\/ Columbus Caf\u00e9, 562 Green St. (North Beach), info at columbuscafesf.com<\/a><\/p>\n Explore San Francisco\u2019s cultural gems for free this week. Visit the San Francisco Botanical Garden on Tuesday, March 10, the Museum of the African Diaspora<\/a> on Saturday, March 14, and early access to the Japanese Tea Garden on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday before 10am \/\/ San Francisco Botanical Garden, 1199 9th Ave. (Golden Gate Park), gggp.org<\/a>; Museum of the African Diaspora, 685 Mission St. (SoMa), moadsf.org<\/a>; Japanese Tea Garden, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr. (Golden Gate Park), gggp.org<\/a><\/p>\n Drink up when Pizzeria Delfina hands its wine list over to Cenatiempo for one night only, spotlighting bottles from the volcanic island of Ischia, just off Naples. Expect sea-kissed, mineral-driven pours\u2014available by the glass or bottle\u2014paired with special dishes; Wednesday. \/\/ Pizzeria Delfina, 2406 California St. (Pac Heights), reservations at opentable.com<\/a><\/p>\n Open your mind at How Do We Dance With Legacy?, an event examining perspectives on migration and coming together across differences with an original dance performance by Indian American Bharatanatyam choreographer and dancer Mythili Prakash followed by a panel discussion; Wednesday at 6pm (the event can also be viewed online). \/\/ Bing Concert Hall, Stanford University, 327 Lasuen St. (Stanford), get tickets at zocalopublicsquare.org<\/a><\/p>\n Cross the bridge for Oakland Restaurant Week, 10 days of creative specials, prix\u2011fixed fun menus, and food from both Michelin\u2011recognized chefs and the local stars that make this city one of the U.S.\u2019s most special culinary scenes; Thursday through March 22nd. \/\/ Various restaurants across Oakland, details at visitoakland.com<\/a><\/p>\n Experience the California Academy of Sciences in a whole new light\u2014a dim one. At NightLife: Level Up, an epic night of gaming and cosplay collide with retro consoles, VR adventures, and tabletop tournaments; Thursday at 6pm. \/\/ California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr. (Golden Gate Park), tickets at calacademy.org<\/a><\/p>\n Prepare to have your brain gently melted at Our Magic. The Magic Patio event will serve up illusions, mind tricks, and enough sleight-of-hand to make you question reality (and maybe your life choices); Thursday, Friday, and March 19th. \/\/ The Magic Patio, 3264 Mission St. (Outer Mission), eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n Make it a long weekend<\/a> in Paso Robles. Spring in Paso Robles is when the hills turn vibrant green, wildflowers bloom, and warm days invite you outdoors. Sip newly released wines, explore scenic back roads, and savor farm-fresh flavors at local restaurants\u2014all without the crowds. \/\/ Details at travelpaso.com<\/a><\/p>\n Thank you to our partners at Travel Paso.<\/p>\n Channel your inner leprechaun or at least get your hands on a pot o\u2019 gold at the LepreCon Pub Crawl, San Francisco\u2019s largest St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebration. Stagger along in a sea of green through bars across Nob Hill, Russian Hill, Cow Hollow, and the Marina with drink specials, DJs, and a lively crowd in search of the perfect pint. Tickets include entry and access to participating venues along the route; Friday, 6pm to 11pm. \/\/ Check in at Mayes Oyster House, 1233 Polk St. (Lower Nob Hill), tickets at eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n Join drag icon Peaches Christ and a provocative lineup for Peaches Christ: Eat the Rich, a spirited panel and performance exploring the cultural meaning of \u201ceat the rich,\u201d wealth inequality, and who\u2019s really eating whom. The evening features an original Peaches Christ performance, a warm-up conversation with Saikat Chakrabarti, a main-stage panel moderated by Michelle Meow, and a rooftop afterparty with Bay Bridge views; Friday at 6pm. \/\/ Commonwealth Club of California, Taube Family Auditorium, 110 The Embarcadero (Embarcadero), tickets at commonwealthclub.org <\/a><\/p>\n Start up your sourdough. Join the cult\u2014er, community\u2014at a Sour Flour Starter Workshop, which will teach you how to feed and nurture your very own wild yeast starter so you can be a real breadwinner; Saturday, 4pm to 6pm. \/\/ Sour Flour, 484 5th St. (SoMa), tickets at eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n Celebrate all things 3.14 in truly brilliant fashion at the Exploratorium, where math lovers and curious minds will gather for a full day devoted to the most infamous infinite number. Expect hands-on activities, lively performances, art projects, and plenty of actual pie; Saturday, 11am to 4:30pm. \/\/ Exploratorium, Pier 15 (Embarcadero), tickets at exploratorium.edu<\/a><\/p>\n Celebrate Holi in the brightest way possible. The SF Holi Sundowner Rooftop Bollywood Party mixes color, beats, and rooftop views into one epic evening. Dance to Bollywood, Bhangra, and Indo\u2011House, sip cocktails, enjoy the sunset, and leave looking like a walking rainbow; Saturday, 5pm to 9:30pm. \/\/ Bei Hotel Rooftop, 50 8th St. (SoMa), tickets at eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n Step into adventure in the multisensory, underground club atmosphere of the SF Symphony\u2019s SoundBox space. Composer Gabriella Smith curates Urban Forest, a program where music and nature collide; April 10-11. \/\/ Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center), tickets at sfsymphony.org<\/a><\/p>\n Thank you to our partners at SF Symphony.<\/p>\n Wind your way to Wine Country this Women\u2019s History Month as Vin En Noir\u2014a celebrated Black woman-owned wine bar\u2014hosts an afternoon where literature meets libations. Sip thoughtfully paired wines, enjoy a culinary experience, and meet debut romance novelist Elena Marie, who will be signing copies of her new book Nine Months; Saturday, 1:30pm to 3pm. \/\/ Vin En Noir, 1001 Caymus St. (Napa), details at vinennoir.com<\/a> and tickets at eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n Put the rock in shamrock this St. Patrick\u2019s day weekend with a night of house beats, festive drinks, and a lively crowd at The Brixton. Dance, mingle, and enjoy a festive twist on classic house music; Saturday at 9pm. \/\/ The Brixton, 2140 Union St. (Marina), tickets at eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n Be there when Oracle Park becomes a free playground for baseball geeks and anyone who\u2019s ever pretended to throw a perfect pitch. Roam the field, snap goofy photos in the dugout, pose with World Series trophies, and snag autographs from Giants legends and local broadcasters\u2014all without buying a single game ticket; Saturday from 12pm to 4pm. \/\/ Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza (South Beach), RSVP required for free tickets at mlb.com\/giants<\/a> <\/p>\n Don a wedding gown and parade through North Beach with partners, friends, and total strangers who are just as committed to sparkle and lace at Brides of March. At this pub crawl it\u2019s perfectly acceptable for everyone to be wearing white; Saturday at 2:30pm. \/\/ Brides of March, Washington Square Park (North Beach), info at luma.com\/bridesofmarch<\/a><\/p>\n Calling all booze hounds: Merkado will be bunching with some special fluffy guests\u2014puppies for adoption and foster from Bay Area rescue Copper’s Dream<\/a>. Dogs are always welcome at Merkado, but this might be where you meet your new best fur-ever friend; Sunday, 12pm to 3pm. \/\/ Merkado, 130 Townsend St. (South Beach), merkadosf.com<\/a><\/p>\n The battle for Middle-earth reaches its epic finale when the 11-time Oscar-winning The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King hits the big screen with the San Francisco Symphony and Chorus performing Howard Shore\u2019s Academy Award\u2013winning score. Rated PG-13; April 30th and May 1-2. \/\/ Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center), tickets at sfsymphony.org<\/a><\/p>\n Thank you to our partners at SF Symphony.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Bay Area is in full bloom with the coming spring. 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