Feast on food, films, art, dance, and so much more.
Get your final fill of SF Restaurant Week before diving into an endless stream of artsy fare. Head to a film fest in Morgan Hill, or catch The Hunger Games and Planet of the Apes right here in the city.Be seen at the de Young’s annual gala, then mingle with artists at 1890 Bryant Street’s open studios. If things seem a little extra enchanted, that might be Saturday’s full moon—don’t miss the very pink party the Presidio is throwing under it.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
A Party with a Really Big Star
Have a good one!
Enjoy the dining deals before SF Restaurant Week ends. This is your last week to go all-out for lunch, brunch, dinner, or all of the above at top restaurants around the city; through Sunday. // Details and participating restaurants at sfrestaurantweek.com
Cheer on team Katniss at a Hunger Games movie party complete with props and themed cocktails to get you through fight scenes; Monday at 6pm. // Alamo Drafthouse, 2550 Mission St. (Mission); tickets at drafthouse.com
Get inspired by poet Sarah Kay with a special performance (and a free copy) of her latest works ; Tuesday, 7pm to 8:30pm. // Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture, 2 Marina Blvd. (Marina); tickets at fortmason.org
Embark on an Omakase-inspired journey of Mexican cuisine at an intimate eight-course dinner. Start with poolside canapés and bubbly before executive chef Gustavo Rios serves up bold dishes and cocktails in this limited-seating experience; Tuesdays at 7pm. // Solage (Picobar), 755 Silverado Trail North (Calistoga); reservations at resy.com
Become Smitten with some limited-edition flavors. The beloved ice cream joint is partnering with SF’s own Olly vitamins for two exclusive flavors: the very zen Blackberriezzz and a fruity Tropical Mango; through Sunday April 18. // Smitten Ice Cream, 904 Valencia St. (Mission); order at smittenicecream.com
Gaze at the ethereal works of Keira Kotler. Her latest exhibit,Spectrum, explores visual and sensory perception and the present tense; Tuesdays through Saturdays, 12pm to 4pm through May 31. // Nancy Toomey Fine Art at Minnesota Street Project, 1275 Minnesota St. (Dogpatch); details at nancytoomeyfineart.com
Say yes to legendary Yes frontman Jon Anderson, who joins forces with The Band Geeks to perform epics, throwbacks, and more at the Fox; Tuesday at 7:30pm. // Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Ave. (Oakland); tickets at ticketmaster.com
Thank you to our partners at Another Planet.
Enjoy big flavors and small-batch spirits at a collaborative dinner between Canela and Sausalito Liquor Co. featuring family-style bites and perfectly paired cocktails; Wednesday, April 9th at 6:30pm. // Canela Bistro and Wine Bar, 2272 Market St. (Upper Market); reservations at canelasf.square.site
Have a wild night watching Planet of the Apes. The cult-classic gets commentary from Robert Mailer Anderson, a live gramophone performance, and a Q&A with film and TV composer David Russo; Wednesday at 6pm. // 4 Star Theater, 2200 Clement St. (Outer Richmond); tickets at 4-star-movies.com
Venture out for the hip Poppy Jasper International Film Festival for a selection of 300 films from 40 countries across Morgan Hill, San Martin, Gilroy, Hollister, and San Juan Bautista; Wednesday through Wednesday April 16. // Details at pjiff.org
Thank you to our partners at Visit Morgan Hill.
Stock up on luxe leather at a By The Namesake pop-up. Design your own unique garment with a private appointment or shop for a new piece from their unique collection; Thursday through Saturday, 12pm to 7pm.// The Jay Hotel, 433 Clay St. (FiDi); details at jayhotelsf.com
Witness the works of ODC/Dance when new and old favorites of their thought-provoking works arrive in SF for a series of performances. Dance Downtown also features pre- or post-show festivities every night; Thursday through Sunday. // The Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA, 700 Howard St. (SoMa); tickets at odc.dance
Kick off Earth Month with an immersive art exhibit opening. Watermarks explore the city’s past and future relationship with water through augmented reality, games, exhibits, and design; Thursday, 5:30pm to 7pm. // Spur Urban Center, 654 Mission St. (SoMa); tickets at spur.org
Welcome a new leading lady to SF. The unveiling of R-Evolution, a 45-foot-tall sculpture by Marco Cochrane on the Embarcadero, will be accompanied by live DJ performances, a night art market, photo ops, and a full bar; Thursday, 5pm to 8pm. // Embarcadero Plaza, Market St. and Steuart St. (Embarcadero); details at sfrecpark.org
Hear Pulitzer Prize–winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen in conversation with Soleil Ho over his new book of essays To Save and to Destroy; Thursday at 6:30pm. // Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave. (Mill Valley); register at bookpassage.com
Experience the de Young after hours at their annual post-gala party. Ravyn Lenae headlines Late Night 2025, where you’ll enjoy caviar bites, world premiers, Polaroid and AI portraits, and exclusive gallery access; Thursday, 9pm to 12am. // de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr. (Golden Gate Park); tickets at famsf.org
Step into the local art scene at 1890 Bryant Street’s spring open studio days. Tour the spaces of more than 80 painters, sculptors, jewelry makers, fiber artists, photographers, and artists to get an intimate look at their work and process; Friday, 6pm to 9pm and Saturday and Sunday, 12pm to 6pm. // 1890 Bryant Street Studios, 1890 Bryant St. (Mission); details at eventbrite.com
Talk sustainability with Chandon. Join local advocates and the winemaker’s viticulturist for a discussion on regenerative practices and resilient harvests, followed by pours and light bites; Friday, 4pm to 6pm. // Chandon, 1 California Dr. (Yountville); register at exploretock.com
Kick off the weekend with dinner and drinks at neighborhood favorite Absinthe Brasserie and Bar. Go for the French fare, stay for the free dessert when you join the 7x7 Social Club; Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11:30am to 10pm, and Sundays 11am to 9pm. // Absinthe Brasserie and Bar, 398 Hayes St. (Hayes Valley); reservations at opentable.com
Make gelato with the pros. Take home skills and sweet flavors from an authentic gelato-making class with Hila of Hila Gelato Caffè; Saturday, 10am to 12pm. // Hila Gelato Caffè, 951 Valencia St. (Mission); register at eventbrite.com
Introduce your fur baby to the Easter bunny at a too-cute-to-handle photoshoot; Saturday, 11am to 2pm. // Expert Pet, 1649 Ocean Ave. (Ingleside); tickets at eventbrite.com
Party in pink under a full moon at the Presidio. This annual event rings in spring with dancing, moon viewings, pink accessories, tarot readings, and more to benefit the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy; Saturday, 5pm to 9pm. // Presidio Tunnel Tops, 210 Lincoln Blvd. (Presidio); tickets at presidio.gov
Go on a tasting tour of the East Cut with drinks and bites from Seven Square Taproom, Modi, Greyhound Bar, and more; Saturday, 3pm to 5pm. // Seven Square Restaurant and Taproom Lounge, 299 2nd St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com
Bask in blooms at the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, a celebration of Japanese and Japanese American culture; Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 6pm. // Details at sfcherryblossom.org
Pick up some new buds at the Gardeneur Marketplace, a traveling one-stop shop for all things plants; Saturday, 10am to 4pm. // Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building (Embarcadero); details at gardeneur.com
Take a day trip to Disco Ranch for fine wine and food from this specialty market in the heart of Anderson Valley. 7x7 Social Club members enjoy an extra pour on the house when they buy a glass of wine; Thursdays through Sundays, 11am to 6pm, and Mondays 11am to 3pm. // Disco Ranch, 14025 Hwy 128 (Boonville); details at discoranch.com
Head out for an extrasensory hike accompanied by a live musical performance that amplifies the Marin Headlands landscape; Sunday, 11am to 12pm. // Headlands Center for the Arts, 944 Simmonds Road (Sausalito); tickets at eventbrite.com
Celebrate Esa-Pekka Salonen as he conducts an all-Beethoven program with violinist Hilary Hahn for one of his final concerts on the San Francisco Symphony stage; Thursday May 29 through Sunday June 1. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at sfsymphony.org
Thank you to our partners at the San Francisco Symphony.
Plan ahead for the San Francisco International Film Festival. The longest-running film fest on the continent returns with documentaries, shorts, live music performances, and more movie magic;Thursday April 17 through Sunday April 27. // Details at sffilm.org (Psst: Join the 7x7 Social Club for exclusive deals on tickets and membership to SFFILM)
