This week offers women musicians, a Pi Day celebration, the Saint Paddy’s Day parade, and more including young kids playing Bach, a concert on Angel Island, the French Culture fair, and author-speaker Anne Lamott. Read on …
Friday, March 13
Vocalist, composer, and more (like Berkeley Law grad) Tiffany Austin will perform her soulful jazz tonight at the Keys Jazz Bistro. 7 p.m. Tickets: $40.
Saturday, March 14
Don your green gear and head downtown to celebrate St. Paddy’s 175th annual San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Themed “Happy 250th America — You are Great,” the procession starts at Second and Market streets and concludes at Civic Center Plaza at the Unite S.F. festival with Irish music, dancing, and hospitality. 11:30 a.m. Free.
The Del Sol Quartet will perform today as part of their Angel Island Concert Series inside the detention barracks at the Immigration Station. The program centers on women’s voices of the Chinese diaspora, featuring excerpts from Facing the Moon: Songs of the Diaspora, which weaves contemporary music and community storytelling with newly created poetry by San Francisco Poet Laureate Genny Lim. Noon, reserve here. Tickets: $5
Did you know the now internationally celebrated Pi (π) Day began at the Exploratorium 38 years ago? And that Congress declared it a national holiday in 2009? The celebration commemorates the never-ending ratio that helps describe circles with math-inspired activities and presentations, live music, the favorite Pi Parade, lots of fun, and of course, pie! 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets: free with museum admission.
Enjoy all things French at the French American Culture Days, a unique celebration of Francophonie and the arts, blending creativity and culture. Enjoy visual arts, dance, music, fashion, photography and immersive experiences. The day concludes with the world premiere of Stay Trippy Little Hippy.10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Lycée Français de San Francisco. Tickets: $10; free for the kiddos.
Sunday, March 15
Flying High: Still Soaring celebrates the women of the Big Band era who went on to forge solo careers. This tribute honors their influence and showcases the powerful voices that shaped “the sound of a generation with swing, spirit, and unforgettable songs.” 2 p.m. at the Presidio Theatre. Tickets from $35.
If you get teary watching and listening to exceptional young talent, and if you especially enjoy Bach, then the Junior Bach Festival Honors Concert is for you. Performances are typically piano, violin, cello, and voice. Live stream and 4 p.m. at Old First Church. Tickets from $10
Notable next week
Tuesday, March 17
Renowned author and speaker Anne Lamont will share her heartfelt and humorous reflections on life, spirituality, and personal growth in what is sure to be an evening of engaging storytelling and insightful commentary. 7:30 p.m. at the Curran Theatre. Tickets from $99.
Wednesday, March 18
The Golden Gate Bandshell has you covered for hump day with Midweek Melodies, so grab your besties, your favorite sips, and snacks for a celebration of Women’s History Month, featuring women and women-fronted bands throughout the month. On stage this afternoon is Anna May, Louiza, and Davia Schendel. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free admission.
Tonight’s screening of North Beach Noir Renegade Cinema will feature The Woman on Pier 13 (first released as I Married a Communist), starring Laraine Day, Robert Ryan, and John Agar, which follows newly married Brad Collins, a San Francisco shipping executive, and his ties to the Communist Party. 7 p.m. at Live Worms Gallery. Free admission.
Enjoy you week, be safe, and be nice to each other.