San Francisco - Daily Events List

May 8, 2014

THURSDAY

The Arts

10:00 am-
6:00 pm
Romare Bearden: Storyteller.
Storyteller includes collages, watercolors, and prints from the 70s and 80s by Romare Bearden, one of the most creative and orig… Jenkins Johnson Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-677-0770
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
Jemima Kirke: New Paintings.
Fouladi Projects Gallery is pleased to present new work by painter and RISD alumni, Jemima Kirke. In her studio, she is known fo… Fouladi Projects. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-621-2535
12:00 pm-
6:00 pm
Why Can't the First Part.. - Solo Exhibition by Bernie Lubell.
Bernie Lubell's exhibition is a large-scale interactive sculptural wood installation that will be assembled on-site and occupy t… Intersection for the Arts. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-626-2787
12:00 pm-
7:00 pm
Many Places at Once.
The graduating class of the Graduate Program in Curatorial Practice at California College of the Arts will present its thesis ex… CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-703-9500
12:30 pm
&1:30 pm
&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
7:15 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
8:00 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
8:00 pmSan Francisco Magic Parlor Theatre.
Embark on a theatrical journey where fascinating tales of Wonder and Shadow unfold. The performance style blends classic Storyte… Chancellor Hotel Union Square. (Performance - Theater). 415-771-6606
8:00 pmChasing Mehserle.
Intersection for the Arts with Campo Santo and the Living Word Project are proud to present Chasing Mehserle, a new performance… Intersection for the Arts. (Performance). 415-626-2787
4A Concept : my body is exploding at anytime, anywhere, for anything.
Produced & performed by Qinmin Liu, and amazingly passionate performance artist who wants to share her movements with the world.… Market Street Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-290-1441

For Children

9:30 amToddler Circle Time.
The Bay Area Discovery Museum gives it's toddler visitors a place to practice language, movement and make new friends. Bay Area Discovery Museum. (Kids - Children's Activities). 415-339-3900
3:00 pmAfternoon Storytime.
This interactive storytime lets kids travel around the world and have some amazing adventures. Bay Area Discovery Museum. (Kids - Children's Activities). 415-339-3900

Community

9:00 amGolden Gate Park Segway Tours.
The tour lasts for 2 1/2 hours, which includes the time it takes to deliver a training session of about 35 to 40 minutes. Then e… Golden Gate Park. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-831-2700
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
10:00 am-
4:30 pm
CHOMP! They Came from the Swamp.
Enter a swampy paradise for hundreds of meat-eating plants, and get a bug's eye view of these peckish plants to learn why they h… Conservatory of Flowers. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-831-2090
10:00 am-
3:00 pm
2014 San Francisco Decorator Showcase.
For the past 36 years, the annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase has benefited San Francisco University High School's financia… San Francisco Metro Area. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 415-447-5830
10:30 amPenguin Feeding.
Magellanic penguins are fed by hand on Penguin Island. San Francisco Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-753-7080
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
11:00 amWhat Makes Us Human?.
Fun activities help reveal the origins of who we are. Compare the adaptations the human body has made throughout the milestones… California Academy of Sciences. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-379-8000
11:30 amGrizzly Bear Feeding.
Head to Hearst Grizzly Gulch to watch the grizzly sisters, Kachina and Kiona, enjoy some treats. San Francisco Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-753-7080
12:30 pmGolden Gate Park Segway Tours.
The tour lasts for 2 1/2 hours, which includes the time it takes to deliver a training session of about 35 to 40 minutes. Then e… Golden Gate Park. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-831-2700
1:30 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
2:00 pm-
2:30 pm
Meet the ARC Animals.
Meet the animals of the Koret Animal Resource Center and learn about their amazing stories from volunteers and animal staff. San Francisco Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-753-7080
2:30 pm-
3:00 pm
Aye Aye Tours.
Inside the Primate Discovery Center, explore the mystery of one of the world's most unusual primates. Be one of the few to ever… San Francisco Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-753-7080
3:00 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
3:00 pm-
3:30 pm
Raptor Feeding.
Go to the side lawn of the ARC to see animal staff feed one of the beautiful raptors. Ask questions about the raptor's natural h… San Francisco Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-753-7080
3:30 pmPenguin Feeding.
Magellanic penguins are fed by hand on Penguin Island. San Francisco Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-753-7080
3:45 pmGiraffe Feeding.
Visit the Osher Giraffe Lodge to watch the giraffes eat. San Francisco Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-753-7080
4:00 pmCalifornia Sea Lion Feeding.
Come to the Fred Carroll Family Sea Lion Pool to watch the rescued, blind, Sea Lions train via verbal commands. San Francisco Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-753-7080
4:00 pmGolden Gate Park Segway Tours.
The tour lasts for 2 1/2 hours, which includes the time it takes to deliver a training session of about 35 to 40 minutes. Then e… Golden Gate Park. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-831-2700
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

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
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
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
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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