The 13th Annual North Beach Mardi Gras Parade & Party takes over the famed San Francisco neighborhood for the hottest Mardi Gras celebration west of New Orleans. The party kicks off at 1:30 pm at North Star and a $20 ticket grants access to drink specials and food (the good times are free). MJ's Brass Boppers Brass Band leads the parade until they take the stage at 6:30, and celebrate the luck of the Irish well into the night.
Discover the majesty of one of the country's finest ballet companies when you experience The San Francisco Ballet's ground-breaking 2024/2025 season under the guidance of Artistic Director Tamara Rojo. Lose yourself in spell-binding presentations of "Raymonda" from March 1-8 and "Frankenstein" from March 20-26.
The superstar producer behind Billie Elish, her big brother Finneas, is on tour supporting his hit album, For Cryin' Out Loud. Also known for his starring role on Fox's hit show, Glee, Finneas is a true Hollywood talent.
Tyler, the Creator is among the most accomplished and influential rap/hip-hop artists of his generation. The rapper, singer, and record producer is back on the road with CHROMAKOPIA: The World Tour. Experience the artist behind hit albums like, "Flower Boy" and "Igor" through his latest unforgettable live expereince.
Discover Japanese cultural highlights of the 2025 World Expo and Osaka at the Japantenna Pop-Up Event in San Francisco's Japantown. Enjoy VR Experiences, giveaways, and the most honorable opportunity to meet the Osaka Expo's mascot, MYAKU-MYAKU. The fun begins at 11 am.
Put on your best green and head down to Amsterdam Cafe to celebrate St Patty's Day the Irish way: with lots of drinks, Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Crawl. This bar crawl will feature free admission and exclusive food and drink specials at 5 bars, two drinks or shots per person, a $1,000 costume competition, a huge after-party, souvenirs, and more.
San Francisco's St. Patrick's Day is a can't-miss annual parade and celebration sponsored by the United Irish Societies San Francisco. The 174th St. Patrick's Day parade in San Francisco starts at 10 am, starting at 2nd and Market and wrapping up at City Hall. The parade and celebrations are free and open to the public.
The Sonoma International Film Festival's mission is to provide a stage for independent filmmakers worldwide. Located in one of the country's top wine counties, the festival mixes film screenings with wine, food, and fun. Celebrate the foremost talent in independent film at the Sonoma International Film Festival.
Lace-up your running shoes for the Oakland Running Festival. The Oakland Marathon leads the weekend, but not everyone is up for a short 26-mile jog. The festival offers other race options, including a 5K, 10K, half marathon, kids' fun run, and virtual options for every race. Participants can register online, and registration fees vary by race.
San Francisco Sail Gran Prix returns to the Bay Area for a thrilling weekend of races. Witness teams from across the globe compete for the SailGP Championship. The SailGP stadium opens at 1 pm, with races beginning at 230 pm.
Put on your dancing shoes, spice things up, learn new skills, or put old ones to the test at the annual San Francisco Salsa Festival. The Festival promises to feature workshops from top instructors, live performances accompanied by live bands, competitions, and San Francisco's top DJs spinning for late-night parties.
German cinema fans rejoice, with 29 years of the Americas' leading fest of German film, the Berlin & Beyond Film Festival. Catch the festival at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco on March 27 & 29, and at Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, Berkeley, on March 30 & 31.
