San Francisco - Daily Events List

April 13, 2012

FRIDAY

Headliners

1:35 pmSan Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates.
MLB Baseball Game. AT&T Park. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 415-972-2000

Festivals

10:00 am-
5:00 pm
West Portal Avenue's Sidewalk Arts and Crafts Show.
The Fine Arts and Crafts Show takes place neighborhoods along West Portal Avenue - an area bustling with activity, quaint retail… San Francisco Metro Area. (Festival - Arts Festival / Fair). 559-326-2037
5:00 pm-
11:00 pm
San Francisco International Women's Film Festival.
SFIWFF, a comprehensive three-day celebration of films directed by women. The selection of diverse films celebrates the exceptio… Roxie Cinema. (Festival - Film Festival). 925-286-7071
7:00 pmSan Francisco Premiere of People v. the State of Illusion.
Want to change your life? This movie will inspire you. Join filmmaker Austin Vickers for the San Francisco premiere of People v.… Opera Plaza Cinema. (Festival - Film Festival). 415-267-4893

The Arts

11:00 am-
6:00 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-
6:00 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-
6:00 pm
The Have and Have Not Group Show: Curated by Lee Ballard.
Lee Ballard curated group exhibit featuring the contemporary fine artwork of 18+ illustrators from the sci-fi/fantasy comics rea… Varnish Fine Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-222-6131
11:30 amDaily 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-
6:00 pm
Broadside Attractions | Vanquished Terrains.
A group exhibition that features 12 pairs of visual artists and writers creating new collaborative work that takes inspiration f… Intersection for the Arts. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-626-2787
12:30 pmDaily 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 pmDaily 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
2:30 pmDaily 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 pmBeach 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
6:30 pmTaj Mahal.
Blues legend performs live. Montalvo Arts Center. (Arts - Concerts). 408-961-5800
7:00 pmTony N' Tina's Wedding.
Tony n' Tina's Wedding allows you to become a part of the show as the audiences witnesses and participates in the wedding ceremo… Castagnola. (Performance - Interactive Theater). 415-776-5015
7:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Workspace Limited: Spring 2012 Open Studios.
See the finest examples of work by many Mission artists in one place. Kicks-off with a party and exhibit of the best Mission Dis… WorkSpace Limited. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-864-6232
8:00 pm-
9:45 pm
Improvised Theatre from the Bay Area's Most Acclaimed Theatre.
For 20 years, BATS Improv has been the leader in the Bay Area's innovative improv theatre scene, presenting a series of complete… Bayfront Theater at Fort Mason. (Performance - Theater). 415-474-9835
8:00 pmShopping! The Musical.
Shopping! The Musical, winner of the Bay Area Critics Circle award, presents songs and sketches about the trials and tribulation… The Shelton Theater. (Performance - Musical). 415-882-9100
8:00 pmMaple And Vine.
Katha and Ryu leap into a community of 1950s re-enactors, where life is simpler, passion is risqué, and a sparkling cocktail is… American Conservatory Theater. (Performance - Theater). 415-749-2228
8:00 pmThe Caretaker.
Tony Award winner Jonathan Pryce joins the pantheon of legendary actors who have played the part of the enigmatic drifter, Davie… Curran Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 415-551-2000
8:00 pmMonty Python's Spamalot.
A musical comedy sbased on the film "Monty Python and The Holy Grai. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please co… Orpheum Theatre. (Performance - Musical Comedy). 415-551-2000
8:00 pmSan Francisco Ballet: Balanchine Masterworks.
San Francisco Ballet preforms Balanchine Masterworks. War Memorial Opera House. (Performance - Ballet). 415-861-4008
8:00 pmAlonzo King LINES Ballet Spring Home Season.
Triangle of the Squinches, is set to a commissioned score by legendary musician Mickey Hart and features an innovative kinetic s… Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. (Performance - Ballet). 650-704-7844
8:00 pm-
9:30 pm
Clerestory:Harmony and Ivory.
Joined by Kymry Esainko, principal pianist for the Santa Rosa Symphony. The 75 minute performance includes 19th century German s… St. Mark's Lutheran Church. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 415-928-7770
8:00 pm'Uhane- Purple Moon Dance founder Jill Togawa's last SF performances.
'Uhane...ten unstoppable women become one multi-faceted voice. Nine hundred and fifty one years of deeply rooted stories that w… The Theater at the Children's Creative Museum. (Performance - Dance). 415-820-3550
9:00 pmTaj Mahal.
Blues legend performs live. Montalvo Arts Center. (Arts - Concerts). 408-961-5800
10:00 pmBig City Improv.
Big City Improv's 10 cast members, voted 'Best of The Bay' for improv comedy in 2002, perform their unscripted and unedited come… The Shelton Theater. (Performance - Improv). 415-433-1226
 Lost and Found Exhibition.
A group exhibit featuring 13 Bay Area artists renowned for their creative use of discarded objects. This survey of Bay Area asse… Arc Studios & Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-298-7969
 On the Edge of Culture.
A group exhibition presenting an experimental take on culture, an inclusion of 1.5 generation artists-artists having a foothold… Chinese Culture Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-986-1822

Sports

1:35 pmSan Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates.
MLB Baseball Game. AT&T Park. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 415-972-2000
2:00 pm-
9:00 pm
Friday Night Fight.
Come out to our boxing gym and watch fantastic local talent compete for pride and glory at this USA Boxing sanctioned event. 3rd Street Boxing Gym. (Sports - Boxing). 415-550-8269

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
10:30 amPenquin 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
12:15 pm-
1:15 pm
Lunchtime Tarot Group.
This come-when-you-can group is for Tarot enthusiasts or anyone who would like to learn to use the cards to inspire self-reflect… Tarot Insights. (Educational - Workshop). 650-532-0509
1:00 pmThe Whole Shebang!.
The Whole Shebang is a three hour comedy-filled walking tour, of Nob Hill, Chinatown and North Beach led by a professional comed… San Francisco Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-793-5378
1:00 pmSwamp 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
3:00 pmSan 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 pmPenquin 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

Miscellaneous

8:30 pmMidnight Rollers Friday Night Skate.
One of San Francisco's hottest happenings, The Midnight Rollers is a group of inline and roller skaters that gathers every Frida… San Francisco Metro Area. (Miscellaneous). 415-752-1967
 Friday Night DJs.
A sterling line-up of DJs entertains the crowd at Mad Dog in the Fog every Friday Night. Mad Dog in the Fog. (Miscellaneous). 415-626-7279

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 amQuick 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 amLunch 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
12:00 pm-
3:00 pm
Italian Weekend Brunch.
Homemade pasta and focaccia are featured on the brunch menu. Farina Focaccia and Cucina Italiana. (Dining - Brunch). 415-565-0360
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
 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
6:00 pmBlast Off Party.
Welcome the weekend with a bang at the Friday night Blast Off Party at Bohemia. Bohemia Bar & Bistro. (Nightlife - Parties). 415-474-6968
8:00 pm-
11:30 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
8:00 pmClub Vogue.
DJ will be playing your favorite and the greatest songs from the 90's to now every Friday. Doors open at 8 PM. Broadway Studios. (Nightlife - Parties). 415-291-0333
8:00 pmPianoFight's Triple Threat.
PianoFight is taking over the weekend with Triple Threat, a showcase featuring three brand-new productions. Stage Werx 446. (Nightlife - Comedy). 917-363-9646
9:00 pm-
1:00 am
Black Market Jazz Orchestra.
Black Market Jazz Orchestra perform hits from the 1940's. 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
80s and Hip Hop.
80s music is played on the main floor, and Hip Hop is featured in the Red Room. 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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