There’s a variety of ways to occupy your free time this week from theater to a cultural festival, a large-scale mural unveiling, chamber music, and more. Read on.
Thursday, Jan. 29
The nine-time Tony Award-winning, widely acclaimed Book of Mormon is nearing the end of its run. The “outrageous” musical comedy follows two missionaries sent halfway around the world to spread the “good word.” Through Sunday at the Orpheum Theatre. Tickets from $81.
Friday, Jan. 30
Enjoy art, music, theater, dance, fashion, oddities, circus, and more, including a vendor bazaar and free daytime market at the Edward Gorey-inspired Edwardian Ball 25th Anniversary. Through Saturday at the Regency Ballroom. Tickets: $145.
Saturday, Jan. 31
Entangled centers on two female scientists living and working in isolation in the mountains of New Mexico alongside an unpredictable handyman. Framed by the concept of quantum entanglement, the play investigates the complex interplay between personal and professional relationships as competing realities, emotional strain, and unresolved conflicts emerge. Through Sunday at the Magic Theatre. Tickets $20
At the family-friendly Slavic Festival, you can enjoy traditional food from local vendors; live dance, music, and song performances; folk dance classes, a costume contest; vodka tasting, and more. Through Sunday at the Russian Center of San Francisco. Tickets: $18
Sunday, Feb. 1
The San Francisco Symphony will present an intimate chamber music program performed by a small ensemble of symphony musicians for a civilized way to spend a few hours on a Sunday afternoon. 2 p.m. at Davies Symphony Hall. Tickets from $60
Notable next week
Monday, Feb. 2
This Burning World, a 433-foot-long, 66-foot-high public mural by Choctaw/Cherokee artist Jeffrey Gibson, will be unveiled today on the façade of the former Bloomingdale’s on Mission Street. The mural builds on Gibson’s 2022 video installation of the same name and reimagines its stills into a tapestry, celebrating nature and our connection to the environment. Daily through January 2027.
Tuesday, Feb. 3
It’s the first Tuesday of the month, which means free admission to the Conservatory of Flowers and both Fine Arts Museums, the de Young and the Legion of Honor. Enjoy!
We hope you have a nice week out and about-ing, and whatever you decide to do, just enjoy, and be nice.