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Events in February 2009

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Feb. 1-3 — 12th Annual San Francisco Arts of Pacific Asia Show, Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, S.F. Considered to be one of the most popular Asian art shows in North America, the show features exceptional Asian Art & Artifacts, including jewelry and paintings from India; bronzes from Nepal; robes and porcelain from China; kimonos and woodblock prints from Japan, and more. Fri-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm. General show admission: $15. Valet and public parking. 310-455-2886
Gala Preview Opening on January 31
at 7-10pm. $185 per person. 415-581-3788
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Feb. 1-3 — San Francisco Ocean Film Festival, Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center, S.F. This event was the first film festival of its kind in the United States and the second in the world (behind Toulon, France). The San Francisco Ocean Film Festival is now the premier venue in North America for filmmakers from around the world to screen their works featuring the magnificence of our oceans, threats to marine life, and the human connection with the marine environment.
415-561-6251
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Feb. 1-Mar. 16 —"Kooza" Cirque du Soleil, Under the Grand Chapiteau, at Taylor Street Bridge, San Jose. "Kooza" tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world. The FUN show includes dramatic acrobatic performances, clowns, juggling, trapeze artists...and more! Adults $55-90, Children (2-12) $38.50-63, Student (13+ with valid ID) and Seniors (65+) $49.50-81. 800-678-5440
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Feb. 1-May 6 —  San Francisco Ballet 2008 Season, War Memorial Opera House, S.F. San Francisco Ballet now ranks among the most exciting and highly regarded companies in the world. Group discounts on select performances and seating locations. Tickets: 415-865-2000
Group Tickets: 415-553-4672
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Feb. 9 (Date only confirmed)— Silver Oak Cellars Release Day, Napa Valley. The winery is releasing its highly praised 2003 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Wine is $100 per 750 ml bottle. Availability is limited to six bottles per person. Tasting fee: $20 per person includes a complimentary Silver Oak wine glass. Espresso drinks, pastries, and an array of hors d’oeuvres will be served. Gates at the Oakville and Geyserville facilities open at 9am. Tasting areas close at 3:30pm. 800-273-8809
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Feb. 2 — Chinese New Year's Mini Parade & Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
with Mayor Gavin Newsom
"2008 Year of the Rat"
, Chinatown, SF. The Mini Parade takes place on Saturday, February 2nd at 10:30am — the route begins at California Street and Grant Avenue and ends on Pacific Avenue and Stockton Street. The Mini Parade will be a preview of what's to come in the Year of the Rat. Come and see a 40-ft Dragon, Chinese Giant Puppets, the Yellow River Drummers, the Emperor's Court and Costumed Performers as they all wind their way down Grant Avenue in Chinatown. At the end of the parade, Mayor Gavin Newsom will preside over a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Feb. 2-3 — Chinese New Year Flower Fair , Chinatown, S.F. Each year, the Chinese New Year Flower Fair takes place the weekend before the Lunar New Year holiday so that families can come to the Fair and purchase their traditional holiday plants, flowers — peach blossoms, narcissus, orchids, snapdragons and chrysanthemums and fruits such as pomelos, oranges and tangerines. These flowers and fruits are symbols of the reawakening of nature for the new year, and are associated with happiness and prosperity throughout the year.
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony with Mayor Gavin Newsom on Sat, Feb 10 at 11:30am, following the Mini-Parade. Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 9am-6pm. Free Admission
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Feb. 2-Mar. 31— 15th Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival, Napa Valley. Celebrate the Season of Sensational Events, an 11-week marathon of Food, Wine, Music & Art of Napa Valley. 707-944-1133
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Feb. 2 — Mustard Magic "Grand Opening Event", The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, St. Helena, Napa Valley. Food, wine, music, dancing, live and silent auctions. Tickets: $150 thru' Feb. 1st; $175 at the door. 707-944-1133
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Feb. 1 — Super Bowl Sunday - Super Bowl XLIII, Tampa Bay, Florida.
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Feb. 3  (Super Bowl Sunday) — Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon and 5K Run, Stow Lake & JFK Drive, Golden Gate Park, S.F. Race starts at 8am. 415-469-9265
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Feb. 4-10 — AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Pebble Beach, Carmel. A 72-hole PGA Tour Golf Championship, played on three courses - Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill and Poppy Hills. Celebrity foursomes rotate to each of the three courses. Complimentary spectator parking and shuttle service is available Thur-Sun at Cal State Monterey Bay (Fort Ord). Watch for signs along Highway One. 800-541-9091 or 831-644-0333.
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Feb. 5 — "Mardi Gras" New Orleans" New Orleans, LA. Held annually in New Orleans' French Quarter, Mardi Gras is "One Big Party" of parades, masquerade balls and festive street celebrations. Actor Kevin Costner, will reign as "Endymion Grand Marshal 2008" on Saturday, February 2nd. The Parade starts at 4pm. Wrestler and Reality Show Star, Hulk Hogan, will reign as celebrity "King of Bacchus" on Sunday, February 3rd.
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Feb. 9 — KNBR 680/Giants Annual Winter FanFest, AT&T Park, S.F. Join the San Francisco Giants and KNBR for the 15th Annual KNBR 680 Giants FanFest. Live broadcasts, player autograph booths, clubhouse and dugout tours, interactive baseball games and exhibits, plus Giants Players Q&A stages. Free admission. 10am-3pm. 415-972-2000
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Feb. 9 — Napa Valley Museum Angel Gala, Copia: The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts, Napa Valley. 707-944-0500
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Feb. 9-10 — A Weekend of Fine Art, Napa Valley. Galleries throughout Napa Valley and Napa Valley Museum will host Special Receptions and Exhibits during A Weekend of Fine Art, in celebration of the Napa Valley Mustard Festival. 707-938-1133
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Feb. 9-10, 13-17 — San Francisco Zoo's 19th Annual Valentine's Day "Woo at the Zoo",
S.F. Zoo.This dynamic, multimedia event explores sexual and mating behaviors of animals —
enjoy up-close encounters with animals and learn about the month-long "foreplay" of a rhinoceros and giraffe "necking."  Champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, and more.

Advance purchases and reservations are required, as this fun event sells out each year.
Adults 21 and over only. Tickets: $75 includes the Tour, Refreshments, Parking and Zoo admission. 415-753-7236
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Feb-Mar — Elephant Seal Habitat "Mating & Birthing," Ano Nuevo State Reserve. This makes a fun one-day outing on the coast. Special Elephant Seal Guided Walks are available during Breeding Season" (early December through March).
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Feb. 10 — Smucker's "Stars on Ice," HP Pavilion, San Jose. The ice show stars Sasha Cohen, Olympic Silver Medalist, and features special guest Ilia Kulik, along with a cast of Olympics, World and National Champions. 408-998-TIXS, 415-421-TIXS and 510-625-TIXS; Groups 15+, call 408-999-6808.
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Feb. 10 — 50th Grammy Awards Show on CBS TV at 8pm PST/EST
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Feb. 13-18 — TulipMania, Pier 39, S.F. This event is free to the public. More than 39,000 beautiful tulips from all over the world are on display throughout the Pier. Free Guided Landscape Tour daily at 10am. 415-705-5500.
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Feb. 14 – Valentine's Day. Do something Romantic and Fun — Pamper your loved one. Plan a Surprise mid-week or Weekend Getaway. Walk on the Beach, see a Romantic Movie together, indulge in a relaxing Couples Spa Treatment, cook a Romantic Candlelight Dinner (or make reservations at your Favorite Restaurant), go Dancing or hit a Comedy Club. Whatever you do, have FUN!
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Feb. 15-17 — Annual Classic Car Show., Pier 45, Fisherman's Wharf, S.F. Cars are displayed inside at Pier 45. 425-621-0500
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Feb. 16 — SF Chronicle Wine Competition
Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason, S.F. Sample Award-Winning Wines from hundreds of wineries, taste Gourmet Specialty Foods and enjoy Celebrity Chef Demos. Public Wine-Tasting Tickets: $50 in advance, $70 at the door. Fee includes entry plus the following: Commemorative Schott Zwiesel Tritan Crystal wine glass. 2-5pm. See web site for info on Special Wine-Tasting.
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Feb. 16 — Miss Chinatown USA Pageant, Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon Street @ Bay, S.F. Miss Chinatown USA Pageant Tickets: $30, $40, $60.
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Feb. 22-24 — Peninsula Spring Home & Garden Show, San Mateo Expo Center, San Mateo. Landscaped Gardens, Home Improvement, Interior Design, Decorating, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Remodeling, Expert Advice and Free Seminars. Visit Peninsula Home & Garden Show web site for more info on featured celebrities. Fri 12-8pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm. Admission: Adults $10, Children 12 and under free. 650-574-3247
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Feb. 23-24 — Chinese Cultural Center Spring Festival, Chinese Cultural Center, Chinatown, S.F. Spring Festival includes fun exhibits, crafts, demos, food-tastings, Lion dance performances, Folk and Classical dances, martial arts, and more. Free admission. 11am-4pm. 415-986-1822
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Feb. 24 — The 80th Annual Academy Awards, Kodak Theater, Los Angeles. Oscar Party time! This year's Academy Awards will be hosted by comedian and talk show host Jon Stewart. Tune in early to watch the Oscar pre-show and check out the latest fashions. Oscar Telecast begins at 5pm Sunday (8pm EST) on ABC (Channel 7).
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Feb. 28-Mar. 2 — "Orchid's Gone Wild" Pacific Orchid Exposition 2008, Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason, S.F. Annual Expo features dozens of stunning floral collections. This year’s theme is“Orchid's Gone Wild." More than 100,000 orchids in every color, shape and size will be showcased and available for sale at the Pacific Orchid Exposition. Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. General Admission: $14 ($12 online); Seniors (65+), Disabled $8.00; Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult, except at the Gala Benefit Preview
Feb. 28 GALA Benefit Preview Party —
view 150,000 exotic Orchids and enjoy live music, hors d'oeuvres and wine-tasting. 6:30-10pm: $30 advance, $35 at the door. Tickets: 415-665-2468
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