This week offers a variety of activities from volunteering to theater and dance and more like handcrafting, an outdoor moving screening, and … read on.
Thursday, March 26
The City Eats plans to host a family-friendly, all ages Community Assist event (in partnership with Pepsi and the Golden State Warriors), which will provide free food to the community along with surprise guest appearances, giveaways, and more. 3 to 6 p.m. (2 p.m. to 3 p.m. arrival suggested) at 715 Harrison Event Space.
Flex spotlights the Lady Train high school basketball team and the pressures they face being young, Black females in the rural South. Through May 2. 7 p.m. at San Francisco Playhouse. Tickets from $52.
The Grand Kyiv Ballet’s production of Giselle tells the story of a peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman dressed as a commoner and subsequently dies from a broken heart when she discovers the truth. Argh, but the dancing I’m sure is fantastic from the international cast. 7:30 p.m. at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets from $44 and change.
Friday, March 27
Grab some blankets and your outdoor chairs and head to Proxy for a screening of Marty Supreme. Go early to nab a good spot and sip on Fort Point Beer (or nonalcoholic beverages), wine from Fig & Thistle, and sake. Free admission.
Saturday, March 28
It’s time for the spring version of the Renegade Craft Fair, where you can browse over 250 artists offering ceramics, glass art, apparel, textiles, leather goods, and more, including hands-on workshops. Enjoy local cuisine and music and wander with your pup while enjoying your favorite libation. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday in Fort Mason’s Festival Pavilion. Free admission.
Howell Mountain will bring its wines to you in the Howell Mountain Bud Break Celebration where you can taste over 100 world-class wines from over 30 wineries, plus enjoy nibbles from McCall’s and a silent auction. 1 p.m. at Fort Mason’s Gateway Pavilion. Tickets: $137.
Sunday, March 29
If you missed last Sunday’s pine needle crafting at the Botanical Garden, here’s another handcrafting opportunity: Weave Your Own Whisk Broom. You’ll learn about sorghum and broomcorn, cultural traditions, and the cultural significance of brooms as objects of labor, ritual, and protection. Plus you’ll leave with your very own handmade broom and mini brooms. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Francisco County Fair Building. Tickets: $190
Notable next week
Tuesday, March 31
San Francisco’s Next Congress Member? The Candidates Debate is sponsored by Manny’s and where you can hear candidates Supervisor Connie Chan, software engineer Saikat Chakrabarti, and Senator Scott Wiener share their visions and plans for Washington. 7: 30 p.m. at the Sydney Goldstein Theater. Tickets from $18
So, enjoy, whatever you decide to do, just be safe and nice to each other.