February 23, 2012
THURSDAYHeadliners
| 6:30 pm | Gigantour: Megadeth & Motorhead.  Performing live in concert. San Jose State University Event Center. (Arts - Concerts). 408-924-1000 |
The Arts
| 11:00 am- 7:00 pm | Americana: 50 States, 50 Months, 50 Exhibitions. Americana consists of 50 displays, one for each state, presented in alphabetical order and lasting approximately 30 days, that w… CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-551-9210 |
| 11:00 am- 7:00 pm | The Magnificent Seven. Seven participating artists from around the world will participate in this three year exhibit which will include, among other ac… CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-551-9210 |
| 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | Joy: By Byron Spicer. Joy, by Byron Spicer, is a colorful, happy collection of smiles of all shapes and sizes, which inspires joy from those who obser… Market Street Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-290-1441 |
| 11:30 am | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Harum Scarum: A Group Exhibition Featuring the Work of David Ball. 111 Minna Gallery is pleased to present Harum Scarum, a group exhibition that will include an impressive collection of 20 collag… 111 Minna Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 310-729-3399 |
| 12:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Calamity: New Work by Mary Iverson. This new collection explores appropriation through the incorporation of images cut from environmental magazines into the artist'… Shooting Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-931-8035 |
| 12:00 pm- 7:00 pm | At War Exhibition. At War, curated by and featuring artists Peter Max Lawrence and Truong Tran, explores identities in conflict, ranging from ethni… SomArts Cultural Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-863-1414 |
| 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm | In Other Words. Group exhibition that looks at language and its capacity to clarify and confuse, convene and separate, inspire & discourage. The… Intersection for the Arts. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 650-704-7844 |
| 12:30 pm | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 1:30 pm | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 2:00 pm | San Francisco Symphony: Alessandrini. Alessandrini conducts Mozart and Haydn. San Francisco Symphony. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 415-552-8000 |
| 2:30 pm | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 6:00 pm | 'Love, Chaos and Couture' - All Dressed Up with Someplace to Go. Featuring an artistic collaboration with international fashion designer Luly Yang. An affectionate send-up of the world of high… Teatro ZinZanni's Spiegeltent. (Performance - Show Comedy). 415-438-2668 |
| 6:30 pm | Gigantour: Megadeth & Motorhead. Performing live in concert. San Jose State University Event Center. (Arts - Concerts). 408-924-1000 |
| 7:00 pm | Bill Maher. Perfroming live on stage. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Comedic). 408-295-9600 |
| 7:15 pm | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 7:30 pm | Disney On Ice: Toy Story 3. Com see your favorite Toy Story characters including Buzz and Woody. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please co… HP Pavilion at San Jose. (Performance - Ice Skating Show). 408-287-9200 |
| 8:00 pm | Beach Blanket Babylon. Beach Blanket Babylon presents sketches, that include the use of spectaculary large hats and outrageous costumes, poking fun at… Club Fugazi. (Performance - Musical). 415-421-4222 |
| 8:00 pm | Scorched. To fulfill their mother's dying wish, Janine and Simon embark on a journey to the Middle East to find the father and brother the… American Conservatory Theater. (Performance - Theater). 415-749-2228 |
| 8:00 pm | San Francisco Ballet: Chroma. San Francisco Ballet performs Program 2: Chroma by Wayne McGregor; Beaux (world premiere) by Mark Morris; Number Nine by Chris… War Memorial Opera House. (Performance - Ballet). 415-861-4008 |
| 8:00 pm | 52 Man Pick Up. Burch invites audience members to help her "go fish" through these sometimes raunchy...sometimes funny...always honest accounts… San Francisco Metro Area. (Performance - Theater). 415-641-7657 |
| 8:00 pm | Tree City Legends. The world premiere of a new performance by emerging playwright/musician Dennis Kim, directed by Marc Bamuthi Joseph, & the third… Intersection for the Arts. (Performance - Musical). 650-704-7844 |
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | An Evening with Lila Downs. Lila Downs has traversed the planet, bringing her dramatic and highly unique reinvention of traditional Mexican music and origin… Herbst Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 650-704-7844 |
Sports
| 3:30 am | Santa Clara Broncos vs. Pepperdine Waves. NCAA Basketball Game. Leavey Event Center. (Sports - College Basketball). 408-554-4000 |
For Children
| 11:00 am | Children's Story Time at the Early Explorer's Cove. Children between the ages of 2 - 5 are invited ,along with their parents, to the the Early Explorers Cove to hear stories about… California Academy of Sciences. (Kids - Children's Activities). 415-379-8000 |
Business
| 10:00 am- 2:00 pm | San Francisco Career Fair. FREE admission to job seekers! No pre-registration required. Meet face to face with top employers from your area. Dress professi… South San Francisco Conference Center. (Business - Job Fair). 951-479-1350 |
| 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm | Business After Hours - Networking Event. Don't miss the first Business After Hours event of 2012 at the hip and trendy Infusion Lounge. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres an… Infusion Lounge. (Business - Networking). 650-704-7844 |
Community
| 9:00 am- 4:15 pm | Waterfront Segway Guided Tour. Guided Segway tours depart daily from San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and also from Sausalito. Sightsee at 8 miles per hour. 2… Segway Tours. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-474-3130 |
| 11:00 am- 1:00 pm | 'Foot!' Tour: Come Out to the Castro. The 'Foot!' comedian-led tour Come Out To The Castro is a trip through San Francisco's Gay Village from top to bottom, including… San Francisco Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-793-5378 |
| 12:30 pm- 4:00 pm | Pharmacy Technician Training Program. This program trains you to help the pharmacist package or mix a prescription, maintain client records, refer clients to the phar… The San Mateo Adult School. (Educational - Class). 650-558-2100 |
| 1:00 pm | Swamp Talk. Learn about the creatures, including some of the Academy's most popular animals, such as the albino alligator and alligator snap… California Academy of Sciences. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-379-8000 |
| 1:30 pm | San Francisco in a Nutshell. San Francisco in a Nutshell is a two hour walking tour that provides a complete history of the city, from its start as trading p… San Francisco Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-793-5378 |
| 3:30 pm | Penquin Feedings. Watch the members of the African Penguin colony being feed by the Academy marine biologists, who will also answer your questions. California Academy of Sciences. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-379-8000 |
| 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Teleclass: Maintaining Your Dream Practice. In this class, you will receive assistance in interpreting your dreams, receive help in deepening your dream yoga practice and l… San Francisco Metro Area. (Educational - Class). 415-333-1434 |
| 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Focus on Islam Lecture Series. Weekly lecture series on Islam. California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). (Community - Lecture). 415-575-6175 |
| 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm | San Francisco Astrological Society Monthly Meeting. Antero Alli, Astrologer, presents a discussion on Outer Planet Transits. Fort Mason Center. (Community - Panel Discussion / Forum). 415-355-9905 |
| 8:00 pm | Learn to Dance Bachata. No Partner No Exp Necessary!. Group Beginning Bachata dance classes take place on Thursday and start monthly. Each session is four weeks long, and is progress… 1015 Folsom. (Educational - Class). 650-704-7844 |
Dining Specials
| 9:00 am- 4:00 pm | O'Reilly's Celtic Brunch. O'Reilly's, a North Beach premier Irish pub and restaurant, serves a Traditional Irish Brunch, with a delectable selection of di… O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 415-989-6222 |
| 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | Brunch. Enjoy brunch and a beatiful view of San Francisco Bay any day of the week. Horizons Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 415-331-3232 |
| 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | Power Lunch. 2 courses plus dessert are available during the week at a fixed price. Luce. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-616-6566 |
| 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Down the Line Lunch. A 3-course prix fixe lunch menu is served each weekday. Waterbar. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-284-9922 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Prix Fixe Brunch. A special 2-course brunch is available every day of the week. Bushi-Tei. (Dining - Brunch). 415-440-4959 |
| 11:30 am- 3:00 pm | Business Luncheon. A 3-course prix fixe lunch including non-alcoholic beverage is available for business meetings. Bella Trattoria Italiana. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-221-0305 |
| 11:30 am | Quick Lunch. A soup and salad option is available for lunch. Charanga. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-282-1813 |
| 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Nawlins Express Lunch. A special prix fixe 3-course lunch is available. Creola. (Dining - Dining Specials). 650-654-0882 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Business Lunch. A 3-course prix fixe lunch is available on weekdays. Grand Cafe. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-292-0101 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Blue Plate Special. Grilled panini, croque monsieur, soup, salad are options in the daily lunch special. Local Kitchen and Wine Merchant. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-777-4200 |
| 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Business Lunch. A prix fixe 3-course lunch including pasta and meat or fish is offered on weekdays, designed to be enjoyed in about an hour. Oak City Bar and Grill. (Dining - Dining Specials). 650-321-6882 |
| 11:30 am | Lunch Special. Wireless internet access is available as you enjoy a 3-course prix fixe lunch with an optional glass of wine for an additional $… Puccini & Pinetti Italian Grill. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-392-5500 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Affari Veloci Lunch. Enjoy a quick, prix fixe lunch of 4 mini-courses served on one plate. Quattro. (Dining - Dining Specials). 650-470-2889 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Gourmet Lunch. Gourmet sandwiches, or a special 2-course prix fixe menu, are available for lunch. Home made beverages also available. Rumi. (Dining - Dining Specials). 650-593-8500 |
| 11:30 am- 4:00 pm | Prix-Fixe Lunch. Chef Jen Biesty prepares 2 courses for a special lunch each day. Scala's Bistro. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-395-8555 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Business Lunch. A 3-course prix fixe lunch is offered on weekdays. Soluna Cafe & Lounge. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-621-2200 |
| 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Business Luncheon. A 5-course lunch is available for under $25 Wednesday through Friday. Groups welcome. Tommy Toy's Cuisine Chinoise. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-397-4888 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Express Lunch. A quick half-sandwich and soup lunch is available on weekdays. Urban Tavern. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-923-4400 |
| 2:00 pm- 7:00 pm | O'Reilly's Happy Hour. Celtic cheer gets cheerier with weekday Happy Hours at O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant. O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant. (Dining - Happy Hour). 415-989-6222 |
| 5:30 pm- 10:00 pm | Down the Line Dinner. A 3-course prix fixe dinner served Sunday through Thursday evenings. Waterbar. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-284-9922 |
| Lunch Party. A 3-course prix fixe lunch with soda included is available on weekdays. Sumi. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-626-7864 | |
| Lunch Special. Prix fixe 4-course lunches are available on weekdays. Villa Romana Pizzeria and Restaurant. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-731-2280 |
Nightlife
| 3:30 pm- 7:00 pm | Happy Hour. Happy Hour happens Monday to Friday 3:30 to 7:00 pm, with specials on house wines, well drinks, the signature cosmopolitans, and… The Cosmopolitan Cafe. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 415-543-4001 |
| 4:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Bottled Beer and Mixed Drink Specials. Happy Hour specials on bottled beers and mixed drinks run from 4 - 9 pm daily. The Cellar. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 415-441-5678 |
| 5:00 pm- 6:30 pm | Solstice's Happy Hour. Happy Hour every day from 5:00 to 6:30pm: menu and drink specials. Solstice Restaurant & Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 415-359-1222 |
| 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Happy Hour. Each Happy Hour has a different weekly theme. Tasty Tuesdays - free fries; wet martini Wednesdays; thirsty Thursdays, and TGIF. Horizon Restaurant and Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 415-576-1919 |
| 7:30 pm- 11:00 pm | Eric Kurtzrock Trio. Listen to the sounds of Eric Kurtzrock's classic jazz piano trio featuring Gary Brown and world-renowned pianist, Peter Horvath.… Ana Mandara. (Nightlife - Jazz). 415-771-6800 |
| 7:30 pm- 11:30 pm | Stompy Jones. The sextet, Stompy Jones, performs jazz numbers. Top of the Mark. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-392-3434 |
| 10:00 pm- 2:00 am | DJs and Dancing. DJs and dancing every night. The Cellar. (Nightlife - Dance). 415-441-5678 |
| 10:00 pm- 2:00 am | Compression -- Drum-n-Base, Hip Hop & Abstract Beats. Enjoy the latest in percussion rhythm and a state of the art sound and lighting system, pool tables. The Cellar. (Nightlife - DJ). 415-441-5678 |
| Live Blues Performances at The Saloon. This historic hotspot - one of San Francisco's best blues venues - is a huge supporter of the local music scene and features a n… The Saloon. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-986-7666 | |
| Live Entertainment at Biscuits and Blues. Live music most days, often 2 shows on weekend nights. Biscuits and Blues. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-292-2583 | |
| Live Latin Jazz. 850 is a sublime Latin oasis offering live Latin, Cuban and Afro-Caribbean music Thursday through Saturday. Cigar Bar and Grill. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-398-0850 | |
| Live Entertainment at Eastside West. Eastside West features DJs or Live Bands Thursday through Saturday night. Call for current music schedule. Eastside West Restaurant & Raw Bar. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-885-4000 | |
| Live Bands At Pier 23. Pier 23 Cafe offers live entertainment, with jazz, reggae, salsa and rock bands playing nightly. Pier 23 Cafe. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-362-5125 |
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