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of Fun Things To Do - S.F. Bay Area...and beyond
Mar. 1-16 —"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 Mar. 1-May 4 — Drama & Desire:
Japanese Paintings from the Floating World 1690-1850,
Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin Street, S.F. Free Public Tours
of Drama & Desire are available Wed-Sun at 10:30am and
1:30pm. Private tours of the exhibition for groups of 10 or
more are also available for a fee. Free admission on the first
Tuesday of every month ("Target Tuesday"). Note:
No public tours on Target Tuesdays. Tour schedules are subject
to change. 415-581-3500 Mar. 1-May 25 — Annie
Liebovitz: A Photographer's Life 1990-2005, Legion of
Honor, Lincoln Park, 34th Avenue & Clement Street, S.F.
This exhibit features 200 award-winning photos — the
pregnant Demi Moore, Nelson Mandela in Soweto, George
W. Bush in the White House, Sarajevo, the American West,
Jordan, and personal family photos, including those documenting
the birth of her three daughters. Tickets for this
exhibition include admission to the rest of the Museum. Museum
members are admitted free. Museum Hours: Tue-Sun,
9:30am–5pm. Adults $15, Seniors 65+ $12, Youth
13-17 $11, Children 12 and under free. Mar. 5-8 — The
Fifth Annual San Francisco Irish Film Festival, Roxie
Cinema, 3117 16th Street (at Valencia), S.F. The Festival showcases
the very best in contemporary Irish films. 415-495-7380 Mar.
6-24 — Tall Ships, Oakland, Jack London
Square, Oakland. Hop aboard the Hawaiian Chieftain or
the Lady Washington (featured in Disney's first "Pirates
of the Caribbean" movie. Mar. 6-June 30 — SF
Jazz Spring Season 2008, Various venues. The San Francisco
Jazz Festival was dubbed by The London Observer as "probably
the best jazz festival in the world." Come and enjoy
this fun two-week celebration of today's best music. The Jazz
Season spans four months with 42 Concerts featuring more than
200 artists from seven countries. Visit SF Jazz Spring Season's
web site for more info on jazz artists, concerts, schedules,
and to purchase online tickets. Mar.
7-9 — 28th Annual Dixieland Monterey "Jazz Bash
by the Bay," Portola Plaza Hotel (formerly
the Doubletree Hotel), the Monterey Conference Center, Fisherman's
Wharf, and the Golden State Theater in downtown Monterey.
Plan a fun getaway weekend and enjoy Classic American Jazz
on the Monterey Waterfront. Mar. 8-9 — Mustard,
Mud & Music — A Calistoga Jazz Festival,
Downtown Calistoga at various venues along Lincoln Avenue.
1-6pm. 707-942-6333 Mar.
8-9 — Contemporary Crafts Market, Festival
Pavilion, Fort Mason, S.F. Admission $7, Children 12 and
under free. 415-995-4925 Mar. 10 — Bouquet
to Arts Opening Night Gala, de
Young Museum, S.F. Enjoy amazing floral designs, food and beverages
from McCall Associates Catering, and live entertainment
by Abe
Battat.
Tickets:$200 each, $125 for guests 35 and younger. Complimentary
garage parking with purchase of
Gala ticket. 6:30-10pm. 415-750-3504 Mar. 11-15 — Bouquet
to Arts,de Young
Museum, S.F.
Come along and enjoy elaborate floral exhibits, demos, lectures,
lunches, and teas. 9:30am-5:15pm. 415-750-3504 Mar.
11 — Opening Night Garden Party (San Francisco Flower & Garden
Show), Cow Palace, So SF. Garden Party benefits
the San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum.
Enjoy fabulous food delicacies by Dan McCall Catering and
a Martini Bar provided by Grey Goose Vodka while
viewing the magnificent gardens. 6-9pm. Cocktail Attire.
Tickets: $185 per person. Mar. 12-16 — The
San Francisco Flower & Garden Show: Spring Garden Festival,
Cow Palace, So. S.F. Cutting-edge landscape design and gardens,
plant exhibits, garden-related vendors, free seminars, demos
and more. Wed-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 9am-6pm. Info 415-771-6909,
Online tickets 415-771-6909. Mar. 14-29 — SF
Macy's 62nd Annual Flower Show 2008 " A Mosaic of Spain",
Union Square, S.F. This fun event draws over 500,000
people each year. "A Mosaic of Spain" features
art, architecture and fabulous floral designs.
Mar.
15 — 156th Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration & Parade,
S.F. Mar. 15-16— Fort
Bragg Whale and Wine Festival, Mendocino. Mar. 15-16 — The
Marketplace: A Signature Event for Connoisseurs,
Copia: The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts, 500
First Street, Napa Valley. Celebrate the mustard season and
taste mustards from around the world. Mustards, an array of
gourmet products, wine country cuisine, fine wines, micro-brews,
and arts & crafts will be showcased at this fun event.
Food, wine and art exhibits. Celebrity chef cooking demos,
live entertainment and children's activities. Adults: $30 in
advance ($35 at the door) Includes food & wine tasting
package.
Mar. 16 — NCAA
March Madness - Selection Sunday.
Selection Sunday is the prelude to what
all teams are playing for...a berth into the NCAA March Madness
tournament. Mar. 16 — The
Worldwide Mustard Competition Awards Ceremony & Napa Valley
Chefs' Mustard Recipe Competition,
Copia: The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts, 500
First Street, Napa Valley. Meet World Champion Mustard-Makers,
Taste Original Mustard Recipes by Napa Valley Chefs, and enjoy
live music and fine Napa Valley wine. Vote for your favorite
mustard recipe presentations and help select the "People's
Choice" Mustard Festival Chef of the Year. Black
Tie Preferred. Tickets: $100 per person in advance, $150 at
the door. 7pm. Mar. 16-30 — NY
Macy's Flower Show 2008 "
A Wonder of the World",
New York City. This spectacular event features 11
garden environments with over 30,000 different varieties
of lush trees and flowering plants. Mar. 16 — Emerald
Across The Bay 12K — 25th Annual "A
Celebration of Running", Sausalito to S.F. Race
starts at 8am at East Fort Baker. Note: No Parking Lot at the
start.
Mar.
17 — St. Patrick's Day / Festivals & Parades...around
the world Irish
Shopping - The Premier web site for Irish Gifts, Jewelry and other
Items
Save $75 on a Last Minute Deals Package to Ireland (Europe) of 2 or more travelers
Mar. 18 — NCAA
Tournament Begins — March Madness Mar. 22 — A
Taste of Yountville, Yountville,
Napa Valley. The event features traditional samplings of gourmet
restaurant fare, olive oils, vinegars, mustards, fine wines
and micro-brews. Tasting tickets sold on-site. Live entertainment.
11am-5pm. 707-944-0904 Mar. 22-30 — 23rd
Annual Jewish Music Festival,
locations in S.F. and East Bay. The Jewish Music Festival
is the largest festival of Jewish music in the West. This year’s
festival includes 12 events throughout the Bay Area and 10
related events. Join in the celebration of Jewish music showcasing
local and international performers featuring Klezmer, Yiddish,
Sephardic, Classical, Jazz and World Music. Tickets can
be purchased online.
Mar. 23 — Annual
Union Street Easter Parade and Spring Celebration,
Union Street (between Gough & Fillmore Street), S.F. Easter
Bunnies, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, live music, children's activities,
a Hat Contest and an Easter Parade. 10am-5pm. Free admission. Mar. 23 — Jack
London Square Easter Bunny,
throughout Jack London Square, Oakland. The Easter Bunny will
be visiting all the merchants
and restaurants at Jack London Square on Easter Sunday and
handing out Chocolate Easter Eggs for all kids — and
"big kids" too! 11am-1pm. Mar. 27-30 — First
Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine,
Inn at Spanish Bay and other Pebble Beach venues. This NEW
four-day event for gourmets features 35 highly-acclaimed chefs,
including Thomas Keller of the French Laundry,
Alain Passard of L'Arpege in Paris Gary Danko,
Michael Mina, Charlie Trotter...and more! Tickets for
single events range from $100-$1,250 and packages run from
$995-$4,750 per person. A Grand Wine-Tasting at the Equestrian
Center on March 30 features 200 wineries and 16 chefs preparing
food for guests at $165 per ticket. 200 866-907-3663 Mar. 28-30 — The
Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival,
Belmont. Set outdoors in the Carlmont
Village Shopping Center (1049 Alameda de las Pulgas), the festival
features Watercolors, Oil Paintings, Glasswork, Sculptures,
Photography, Jewelry,
Ceramics and more. 10am-5pm. Free admission. Mar — Elephant
Seal Habitat "Mating Season," 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). Mar. 29 — The
Mumm Napa Photo Finish at Napa Valley Mustard Festival ,
Mumm Napa, 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford, Napa Valley. The
Mumm Napa Photo Finish is the Festival's Grand Finale event — Napa
Valley Mustard Festival Photography Contest winners are announced
and awards presented. Enjoy a night of food,
wine, music, dancing, photo exhibit of entries, awards, prizes
and more. Dress for a winery
full of photographers. Tickets: $90 in advance ($125 at the
door). 7pm-10:30pm. 707-944-1133 Ongoing-Mar.
31— 14th 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 NCAA Tournament Final Four: April 5 and 7, 2008
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