Featured Events in San Francisco in February 2025 (May Updated)

The San Francisco Main Public Library will host author and Eth-Noh-Tec Co-Director Nancy Wang from 1:30-3:30 PM on February 2nd, 2025 for the launch of her historical novel, Red Altar. This event is free and open to the public, and will include a reading by the author followed by a Q&A with Professor of Asian American Studies, Russel Jeung Ph.D. On Sunday, February 2nd from 1-3 PM, the San Francisco Main Public Library will host the book launch of author Nancy Wang’s latest novel, Red Altar. Red Altar is a work of historical fiction that tells the story of the Monterey Bay area’s Chinese fishing villages of the 1850's. This is the true story of three generations of Chinese fishermen surviving and building community despite the anti-Chinese laws and violence they experienced in California. Based on Wang’s own family history, Red Altar is written in conversation with the realities of racial injustice that continue to impact BIPOC communities today, weaving awareness and harvesting wisdom from freedom struggles past and present. Wang will read excerpts from the book, followed by a Q&A facilitated by Russell Jeung, Ph.D., Professor of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University. The event will take place in the library’s Chinese Center on the 3rd floor. While the event is free and open to the public, donations are welcome! Food will be provided. This book launch will kick off a book tour that will take place throughout the spring of 2025, including a reading at local San Francisco bookstores Medicine for Nightmares, Fabulosa Books, and others. Follow @ethnohtec on Instagram and Facebook, or check our website www.ethnohtec.org for the full book tour schedule. Eth-Noh-Tec is an Asian American storytelling non-profit co-founded in 1981 by Nancy Wang and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo. Eth-Noh-Tec presents ancient and contemporary Asian stories, with a mission to build bridges that create compassionate communities through art of storytelling. Information Source: Eth-Noh-Tec | eventbrite

Discovering one’s own family history can be surprising yet rewarding. Come listen to the author of Red Altar weave the story of her family starting with the crash of her ancestor’s junk boat in the Carmel Bay. Red Altar is a historical fiction novel based on true people and events starting with the 1850 Chinese junk boat crash that tossed 6 teenagers into the Carmel Bay to be rescued by members of the Ohlone Rumsen nation. The novel follows 3 generations of one Chinese family as they started the fishing industry in the Monterey Bay area despite increasing racism and prejudice. This is a story of resilience and courage, woven with the history of the anti-Chinese politics of the 19th century, and of the family members who endured and reinvented themselves over and over again as they faced laws against them and still thrived. Today, hundreds of their descendants gather every year to celebrate the resilience, courage and contributions of the family Red Altar is based on. Light refreshments will be served. Location: SF Main Library, 3rd floor, Chinese Center Address: 100 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 94102 Information Source: SF Public Library Chinese Center 三藩市圖書館華裔中心 | eventbrite

Don't miss SF Sketchfest's presentation of Robby Hoffman at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco. The event is scheduled for February 2, 2025. Join the audience at 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94133 for a night of laughter and entertainment with Robby Hoffman.

Learn how to Salsa Dance, it will change your whole life. Step by Step 4 Week Beginning Salsa Dance Class series (with Dancing after classes included). Beginners 4 Week Series at 7p, Intermediate 4 Week Series at 7:45p, Dancing at 8:30p, Woohoo! THIS One Ticket get your The Whole Night. TICKETS, https://salsamondayseries2-23-24.eventbrite.com You do not want to miss this - Register for a 4 Week progressive salsa classes series starting Monday, Feb 3rd, 2025 (and every Monday in May 2025)! No partner and No experience is required - Classes are fun, Social and step by step. This is a FOUR Week series, and meets every Monday. This puts you on the list for all 4 weeks. This Monday, and every Monday in February of 2025, join us for Salsa Dance Classes! Learnt to Salsa Dance from your very first steps, and each week, there's a huge salsa dance party after classes. TICKETS, https://salsamondayseries2-23-24.eventbrite.com No partner or experience necessary, yes, you'll LOVE these classes. Super fun, and step by step salsa dancing. Experience San Francisco's Hottest Salsa Dance NIghtlife! Get a Deal through Eventrbrite for the whole 4 week series! Every single Monday, Feb 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th. Beginning Salsa at 7pm (Doors open at 6:30 - Come Early), come early. Intermediate salsa at 7:45, Dancing at 8:30 (or so). PRICING: You should get the series, right here, but if not, here's the current 2025 pricing and DROP INs ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! Drop In One Class: $30.00 (Includes Dancing) Drop In Two Classes: $40.00 (Includes Dancing) Dancing Only (after 9pm): $20.00 Yes, you can pay at the door, and yes, you should get the series here to save! :) We'll see you there - You'll love them! TICKETS, https://salsamondayseries2-23-24.eventbrite.com PS - Classes are at Neck of the Woods, on 5th Avenue and Clement. A great neighborhood, with fantastic food and great cafes. Come early! Information Source: Dance Fridays | eventbrite

Explore accurate Golden State Warriors v Orlando Magic sporting information for 3rd February, as well as more Basketball times with Fixture Calendar. The Golden State Warriors, based in San Francisco, California, are one of the most successful and widely recognized teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA). With a history dating back to 1946, the Warriors have won six NBA championships and hold the record for the most wins in a regular season with 73 victories in 2016. Led by star players such as Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, the team has consistently ranked among the top teams in the league. They play their home games at the state-of-the-art Chase Center, which opened in 2019 and has a capacity of over 18,000. The Warriors have also garnered numerous individual awards, including multiple MVP and All-Star Game selections. As they continue to dominate on the court, the Golden State Warriors are a force to be reckoned with in the NBA. The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team that competes in the Southeast Division of the NBA's Eastern Conference. Founded in 1989, the team has made 16 postseason appearances and has won five division titles. They have also reached the NBA Finals twice, in 1995 and 2009. The Magic play their home games at the Amway Center, a state-of-the-art arena with a capacity of over 20,000 spectators. The team has produced several notable players over the years, including all-time leading scorer Dwight Howard and current All-Star center Nikola Vucevic. The Magic have also had seven players win individual awards, such as Rookie of the Year and Most Improved Player. With a strong history of competition and a talented roster, the Orlando Magic continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the NBA. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Witness the comedic genius of Jerrod Carmichael at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco on February 4, 2025. Known for his sharp wit and thought-provoking humor, Jerrod Carmichael is sure to leave you in stitches with his insightful observations on everyday life. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a night of laughter at 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94133. Mark your calendars and secure your tickets for an unforgettable evening of comedy.

Catch Joe Mande live at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco on February 5, 2025. Don't miss this hilarious stand-up comedy event featuring Joe Mande's unique blend of wit and humor. The venue is located at 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94133. Get ready for a night filled with laughter and entertainment as Joe Mande takes the stage in the vibrant city of San Francisco.

The San Francisco Independent Film Festival (SF IndieFest) is an annual film festival dedicated to showcasing independent films from around the world. Since its inception in 1998, the festival has become an important part of San Francisco's cultural calendar, attracting many independent film enthusiasts and creators.

Join us to celebrate the achievements of the 2024 Type West graduates with an exclusive one-day showcase of their original typefaces, meticulously crafted throughout 2024. Immerse yourself in their design journey, as the graduates unveil their typeface projects with captivating process books, sketches, and more. Engage with the designers themselves and discover the intricacies of letterforms. This one-day exhibition is perfect for local designers eager to explore the art of typeface design. It's more than an exhibition; it's a chance to connect with former Type West students, meet tutors, and mingle with the next generation of talented designers. Save the date and we'll see you here! Information Source: Letterform Archive | eventbrite

Experience a night of pure 80s nostalgia at the Howard Jones & ABC with Richard Blade event in San Francisco. Taking place at The Masonic on February 6, 2025, this concert promises to transport you back in time with hits from these iconic artists. Don't miss the chance to sing along to classic songs and relive the magic of the 80s at this unforgettable show.

Join us for LOVE ROCKS Weekend Celebration of Love and Gratitude, featuring live music by Kevin North Band on Friday night and DIY Make + Take rock painting and Valentine card making all weekend!. Get ready for a weekend filled with love, art, music, and festivities for the whole family here at HUNT & GATHER! To kick off the weekend, join us on Friday night for a rockin' artist reception and celebration featuring music by the Kevin North Band! Explore our Winter Exhibition, RETROSPECT—Golden Gems From the Past, a showcase of our most popular works from previous seasons. Don’t miss our biggest print sale—perfect for finding a gift for the art lover in your life. Meet and mingle with the talented local artists behind the pieces while enjoying a warm cup of tea or a glass of wine. Then come back on Saturday/Sunday for some DIY fun! Create a handmade gift of love for the special people in your life and shop our Valentine's Gift Collection featuring complimentary gift wrapping! , Friday Night Kick-Off Party:Live Music by Kevin North BandMeet the Artists of our current show RETROSPECT.Meet Roy Tahtinen, Featured Artist and Creator of HeartSFound Art + BookComplimentary Libations: Sip and savor the warmth of seasonal libations as we kick off the celebration.Hot Tea Bar: Help yourself to a cozy tea. Selection to add warmth to your evening.Shop our Valentine's Gift Collection of local art and gifts with complimentary gift wrapping.Saturday & Sunday:DIY Rock Painting Station: Unleash your creativity with our complimentary DIY Rock Painting station. Fun for all ages!Greeting Card Making Station: Craft personalized cards at our DIY Greeting Card Making Station. Fun for all ages!Complimentary Tea Bar: Keep the good vibes flowing with our tea bar available throughout the weekend.Gifts, Art, and Apparel featuring Resident Artists Roy Tahtinen's HeartSFound brand and Nate Tan’s New Skool brand.Local Artists & Makers: Explore unique art and gifts crafted by local artists and makers.Greeting Card Launch: Be the first to discover our latest collection – perfect for expressing your love and gratitude to all those lucky enough to be loved by you!Shop our Valentine's Gift Collection of local art and gifts with complimentary gift wrapping: We’ve got you covered – all purchases come beautifully wrapped with a complimentary flower bouquet.*Our current show, RETROSPECT is on display until Feb 23rd. Now is the perfect time to see the show before it comes down at the end of the month to make room for spring if you haven't yet seen it. **Special Surprises Await: Stay tuned for exciting announcements and surprises throughout the weekend! Follow us on Instagram @huntandgatherrsf for the latest updates. Save the date, spread the word, and join us for a weekend filled with love, art, and community. Let’s make LOVE ROCKS the highlight of your February! Information Source: HUNT & GATHER | eventbrite

Presented by Jigsaw Dating x SPIN Limited tickets available! Please arrive on time and find the Jigsaw host stand to check in. Check in will close 45 minutes after the start time. Enjoy: Mixer-style mingling with local singles, everyone in our party is looking for the same thingFree ping pong play, included with your ticket!Signature ping pong themed bingo activity (+ prizes for the first 5 to get BINGO)Custom conversation cards to help you break the iceDedicated host on site to greet + check you inComplimentary welcome drink (for Jigsaw app members only!)Tickets are nonrefundable. Must be single and 21+ with valid ID. NAME PROVIDED MUST MATCH ID. Contact events@jigsaw.co for questions. Jigsaw member perks: FREE monthly members-only ticket to any singles event across the country, complimentary welcome drink, skip the line add on, exclusive ticket protection (event credits), and so much more! Information Source: Jigsaw® Dating | eventbrite

RE:RE:RE:REPENT2024 is over and humanity is officially done. Let us bow our heads and take one minute of PTO to remember the laid off. Let us lower our standing desks to half-mast. But let us not despair. In these days of powerful text-to-code, image-to-video and water-to-wine generative models, it is natural for your weak human mind to feel lost and ashamed. This is why Tech Roast Show is on a mission - visiting every major tech hub across US and India - to remind terrified human techies: you are not useless. Inefficient? Yes. Flawed? Yes. Replaceable? Very. But - as long as you still have $35 to $99 - you possess unextracted value. There is hope, purpose and community to be found in buying tickets now. Buy tickets now to hear our message of hope. This draft reimagines your cult recruitment pitch as a harmless event description while keeping the nature of your product vague to maximize conversions! Let me know if there is anything else I can do. 😊 Information Source: Socially Inept | eventbrite

Mark your calendars for the upcoming event featuring the talented Lucas Zelnick at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco. The event is scheduled to take place on February 8, 2025. Known for his unique comedic style and engaging performances, Lucas Zelnick promises a night filled with laughter and entertainment. Join us at 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94133, for an unforgettable evening of comedy.

Books Inc. Opera Plaza welcomes artist, writer, and activist Isabella La Rocca González for an eye opening reading and discussion of her photographic book Censored Landscapes: The Hidden Reality of Farming Animals. Censored Landscapes is a compelling long-term photographic project that unveils the hidden reality of animal agriculture. Photographs, essays, poetry, and research together tell a factual story about the most abusive industry of the 21st century. Isabella La Rocca González’s lens captures the haunting beauty of landscapes that portray the animal agricultural industry. A number displayed with each image represents the lives imprisoned within the facility, drawing attention to the magnitude of suffering behind the banal exteriors. Portraits of nonhuman animals who have been confined in such facilities are emblematic of the vast number of animals whose individuality, sentience, and beauty are obliterated by the industry. Censored Landscapes maintains a lyrical quality through evocative photographs, poetry, and personal narrative. The project also provides a robust basis in verifiable facts and scientific research. Readers are encouraged to confront the intricate web of connections between animal agriculture, animal suffering, environmental devastation, worker exploitation, human health, economic political structures, and social justice. This book is a call to action, a revelation of the invisible, and an opportunity to see, feel, and make a difference. Isabella La Rocca González is an artist, writer, and activist based in the United States. As the daughter of immigrants, she strives to reconcile values from her indigenous Mexican roots with her European heritage. Awards for her work include the Ferguson Grant from the Friends of Photography. Her photographs have been exhibited internationally, including a solo show at the Center for Photography in Woodstock. Her creative nonfiction works have been published in various outlets. Her screenplay, Fugue 9, was chosen as a finalist for the 2008 Sundance Screenwriters Lab. She received her BA in fine arts from the University of Pennsylvania, and her MFA in photography from Indiana University. Information Source: Books Inc. | eventbrite

A Celebration for the release of Professor Erin Malone’s new book, In Through the Side Door: Fifty Years of Women in Interaction Design, with a panel of pioneers profiled in the book and a book signing immediately following the conversation. Malone’s new book takes us through the evolution of computer programming to software design into a fully realized and separate discipline of Interaction Design through the stories of women who helped define the field as they worked with technology. IXD Pioneers Terry Roberts, Joy Mountford, Sue Booker, Abbe Don, and Lillian Svec worked as some of the earliest interaction designers and researchers across the first graphical user interfaces, personal computers, handheld devices, and the early emergent web. Join us for a short presentation and a conversation with the panel, moderated by Erin Malone. A book signing will follow—get your book signed by the author Erin Malone and/or the panelists featured in the book. Information Source: California College of the Arts | eventbrite

The Larry Sultan Visiting Artist Program, a free, public on-campus lecture series, pays tribute to the renowned photographic artist and longtime CCA faculty member Larry Sultan. Each year this series brings to campus prominent photographers and artists working in photography-related media to give public presentations. The Larry Sultan Visiting Artist Program is presented by the California College of the Arts Photography Program. Speaker Bio:Dionne Lee works in photography, collage, and video to explore power, survival, and personal history in relation to the American landscape. Dionne Lee (b. 1988, New York, NY) lives and works in Columbus, OH and received an MFA at California College of the Arts in San Francisco in 2017. Lee’s work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, New Orleans Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, The Princeton University Art Museum, Contemporary Art Gallery of Vancouver, CA, Aperture Foundation, New York, International Center of Photography, New York, Light Work, New York, and Florida State University’s Museum of Fine Arts. Recent exhibitions include Whitney Biennial 2024: Even Better Than the Real Thing, The Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, Widening the Lens: Photography, Ecology, and the Contemporary Landscape, Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, PA, FOMU Photo Museum, Antwerpen, Belgium, Barbican Art Gallery, London, UK, Penumbra Foundation, New York City, Bibeau Krueger, New York City, Tara Downs, New York City, Cushion Works, San Francisco, CA, The Locker Plant / Chinati Foundation, Marfa, TX, Et al. San Francisco, CA, / (Slash), San Francisco, CA, FotoFest Biennial 2022: If I Had a Hammer, Houston, TX, and Center For Fine Art Photography at the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, Fort Collins, CO. Lee was an Artist-in-Residence at the Chinati Foundation, Unseen California, and Land Arts of the American West between 2022-2023. In 2019 Lee was an artist in residence at the Center for Photography at Woodstock. Information Source: California College of the Arts | eventbrite

Gareth Reynolds will be performing at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco on February 12, 2025. Known for his sharp wit and hilarious storytelling, Gareth Reynolds promises a night of laughter and entertainment for all comedy enthusiasts. Located at 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94133, Cobb's Comedy Club provides the perfect setting for an evening of stand-up comedy. Don't miss the chance to experience Gareth Reynolds live on stage in one of San Francisco's premier comedy venues.

Books Inc. in partnership with Litquake is proud to present award-winning and bestselling author Nnedi Okarafor for a celebration of her new novel: Death of the Author! Nnedi will be in conversaiton with Faith Adiele. This event is co-presented with theMUSEUM OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA. Death of the Author is an exhilarating tale. A disabled Nigerian American woman pens a wildly successful Sci-Fi novel, but as her fame rises, she loses control of the narrative—a surprisingly cutting, yet heartfelt drama about art and love, identity and connection, and, ultimately, what makes us human. This is a story unlike anything you’ve read before. The future of storytelling is here. Disabled, disinclined to marry, and more interested in writing than a lucrative career in medicine or law, Zelu has always felt like the outcast of her large Nigerian family. Then her life is upended when, in the middle of her sister’s lavish Caribbean wedding, she’s unceremoniously fired from her university job and, to add insult to injury, her novel is rejected by yet another publisher. With her career and dreams crushed in one fell swoop, she decides to write something just for herself. What comes out is nothing like the quiet, literary novels that have so far peppered her unremarkable career. It’s a far-future epic where androids and AI wage war in the grown-over ruins of human civilization. She calls it Rusted Robots. When Zelu finds the courage to share her strange novel, she does not realize she is about to embark on a life-altering journey—one that will catapult her into literary stardom, but also perhaps obliterate everything her book was meant to be. From Chicago to Lagos to the far reaches of space, Zelu’s novel will change the future not only for humanity, but for the robots who come next. A book-within-a-book that blends the line between writing and being written, Death of the Author is a masterpiece of metafiction that manages to combine the razor-sharp commentary of Yellowface with the heartfelt humanity of Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow. Surprisingly funny, deeply poignant, and endlessly discussable, this is at once the tale of a woman on the margins risking everything to be heard and a testament to the power of storytelling to shape the world as we know it. Don’t be frightened by the title. Nnedi Okorafor is fine… and doing her best work yet. Death of the Author reads like three novels in one, or maybe four, about fame and family, culture and change, the power of story, the writer’s life… and robots. This one has it all.” -George R.R. Martin “Spellbinding… As delicious as it is disorienting.” -Zakiya Dalila Harris, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Back Girl, in the New York Times Book Review A genre-defying metafictional experiment . . . Mind-bending. -New York Times Book Review,Alexandra Alter Fans of masterful storytelling should definitely check out Death of The Author by Nnedi Okarafor. It blends genres in the most perfect way to be a suspenseful, timely and heartfelt read. I can’t wait for everyone to read this book!” -People Magazine,Monique Richburg “I was captivated by the story—and the many stories-within-the-story—of this ambitious, inventive tribute to the power of storytelling itself.”-Nikki Erlick, New York Times bestselling author of The Measure “Nnedi Okorafor is so ferociously talented that we are starting to see she cannot be boxed into any category or genre. Her new novel, Death of the Author, is a deeply felt dazzle. A blaze. It is true deep to the bones.” -Luis Alberto Urrea, Pulitzer Prize finalist and bestselling author of The House of Broken Angels There’s more vivid imagination in a page of Nnedi Okorafor’s work than in whole volumes. -Ursula K. Le Guin Okorafor's book bounces between the novel (about the writer) and the novel-within-the novel (about the robots), and the result is an ambitious blend of genres. -NPR One of her most revealing, deeply felt, and insightful novels to date. -Locus magazine, Gary K. Wolfe “A remarkable exploration of storytelling, fame and the Nigerian American experience, Death of the Author surprises all the way to its brilliant ending.”-BookPage(starred review) “ irresistible to readers. Her nearly two dozen works of fiction have earned Okorafor a slew of honors—four Hugos, a Nebula, a World Fantasy Award. And a new generation of American storytellers who explicitly use their African heritage, history and mythology to inspire their work have followed in her wake, including Tomi Adeyemi, Ayana Gray, Jordan Ifueko and Namina Forna. . . . Connection is the heartbeat of Okorafor’s work.” -New York Times, 12 African Artists Leading a Culture Renaissance Around the World One of most revealing, deeply felt, and insightful novels to date. -Locus Magazine, Gary K. Wolfe Faith Adiele writes and speaks about race, culture and travel. She is author of Meeting Faith, a memoir about ordaining as Thailand’s first Black Buddhist nun that won the PEN Open Book Award and routinely appears on travel listicles. Her media credits include Sleep Stories (CALM app), two episodes of A World of Calm (HBOMax), and the documentary My Journey Home (PBS), about finding her family in Nigeria. Founder of the nation’s first writing workshop for travelers of color, she teaches at California College of the Arts and leads writing workshops around the world. Nnedi Okorafor is the author of multiple award-winning and New York Times bestsellers, including Death of the Author, the Binti trilogy, Who Fears Death, and Lagoon, currently in development at Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment. She has won every major prize in speculative fiction, including the World Fantasy, Nebula, and Eisner Awards; multiple Hugo Awards; and the Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature in Africa. Born in Cincinnati to Igbo Nigerian immigrant parents, she now resides in Phoenix, Arizona, with her daughter, Anyaugo. Date:02/13/2025Time:7:00pm Place:Books Inc. in Opera Plaza/SF 601 Van Ness San Francisco, CA 94102 Information Source: Books Inc. | eventbrite

The All Star Game is back in The Bay for the first time since 2000! Join us for The Art of the Game - a truly historic event celebrating basketball's best players this year plus our #WallOfWarriors all-time All Star greats. See 50+ pieces of amazing art by our 15 talented artists. Whether you're visiting or a local, don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience The Art of the Game up close and personal - this show promises to be a slam dunk! COPY & SHARE: bit.ly/AllStarsArt TICKETS: Get yours for $10, $20, $50 or Pay What You Can. PLEASE be as GENEROUS as possible. Help us cover our significant out-of-pocket costs for printing, space rental, producing and promoting the show. OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, 5-8pm HOURS: Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12-8pm WHERE:954 Market Street, SF - across from IKEA, b/w 5th & 6th BIG THANKS to Jonathan Chan for co-producing this labor of love and making the flyer for the show! THANK YOU to the ARTISTS : @consciousauth @amantchev @artofaries @brdmarkart @breakbread_lifestyle @bunnieeatmuffin @ericjueillustrates @guysliwinski @_joewallace @leroid.david @methodchan @nik0alexander @nyamebrown @raystation @shomari7382 @tara.funk @thecitygfx @the.giftd @addendum24 @biglou510 Information Source: Oakland Style Lab | eventbrite

Join us on Friday, February 14, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at A Runner’s Mind in San Francisco for an unforgettable evening blending giving back, art, and celebration. We’ll honor the winners of the Trials of Miles Beat the Heat series, showcasing the coveted Flare Trophy created by the talented Track&Feels Run Club. The night will also feature breathtaking photography from the running community, with contributions by Elizabeth Ford, Marnie Kinnaird, Tony diPasquale, Lindsey Pfeiffer, and Steven Anderson. All artwork on display will be available for purchase. Most importantly, your participation helps support a vital cause: profits from ticket sales and proceeds from art sales will benefit the LA Region Small Business Relief Fund. Enjoy great company, music, and refreshments while immersing yourself in this stunning collection of work. Whether you’re a runner, an art lover, or someone who enjoys supporting meaningful causes, this is a night you won’t want to miss. RSVP today and join us forFlash & Flare Night! Huge thanks to our friends from Nike for helping us bring this evening to life! 📸: @shotbyagmendoza 📸: @go.hobo and @trackandfeelsclub Information Source: A Runner's Mind | eventbrite

Ready to meet your match while you run? Join our Singles Running Club! Lace up your sneakers, hit the road, and connect with fellow fitness enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, we welcome all paces. Enjoy fun group runs, social events, and the ultimate opportunity to bond over shared goals. Let’s delve into fitness and friendship together!Overview: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list. This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk! There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you! When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. Timing: - Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time. - No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)! What You Get (Swag Bag): -Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only) - Finisher's Towel or Giveaway - Finisher's Medal!(Shipped - Email us after the run) - Training Pack & Free Giveaways - (Optional) Online Results & Certificate of Completion - (Optional) We now have Technical Running Shirts. These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more. - (Optional) Custom Marble Plaque/Award - Custom Marble Plaque for just $15 more - (Optional) Join our new Running Club Near You! As a paid club member, you can participate in any 3 of our races throughout one year (any location) after you sign-up and get Custom Swag. If you want to purchase Swag, you can also visit our Online Store at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBestRacesSwag. Packet Pickup: No hassle of picking up packets required! -Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling) - Race bibs are provided on race day When will I get my Swag? You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race. Race Updates: We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps. Do you accept last minute registrations? (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race) Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race! Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time:info@thebestraces.com) (Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis) Wave A: 7:30AM Wave B: 8:00AM Wave C: 8:30AM Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay until 2.5 hours after the first wave) Virtual Run Option: - Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run. Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to info@thebestraces.com to receive your medal! Race Bundle: Sign-up for more races and get a discount! We'll send you your shirts for each race together. If you complete 3 of our runs, we'll send you a Custom Runner Marble Plaque (in lieu of the 2nd/3rd Medal)! GiftCertificates:Gift a race to a friend or family member on a beautiful Gift Voucher. Just email us at info@thebestraces.com or purchase in store. Sponsorships & Promoting your Business: If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business! https://www.thebestraces.com/events Team Glo Volunteers: If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/ Run for Others: Make a Difference Our 4 core fundraising themes are: Cancer, Water, Education, & Other Causes. These core values drive our mission and shape our approach to fundraising, ensuring that every effort contributes to a more equitable and hopeful world. If you’re a Non-Profit or an individual wanting to work together, feel free to contact us for more information at contact@thebestraces.com. Or find out more at www.thebestracesjourney.com. Information Source: The Best Races | eventbrite

You’re All I Need: Quilted Portraits of Love, Resistance and Self-Determination Through her dynamic, celebratory quilted portraits of people of African decent , Bisa Butler (b. 1973, Orange, NJ) investigates the purposes and potential of portraiture within the Black historical narrative. Butler's influences range widely from personal family scrapbooks to American folk traditions and AfriCOBRA philosophies. Although her finished works are made entirely of textiles, Butler approaches the medium from a painterly perspective. Sourcing imagery mainly from photographs, she uses layered fabrics and quilting to create unique compositions, psychological depth and detailed textures that she found missing from her paintings. By returning to textiles, Butler has reconnected with her family's history since it was her grandmother and mother who taught her to sew. Bisa Butler lives in South Orange, New Jersey and has a studio in Jersey City. Butler earned her BFA in painting at Howard University, Washington, D.C. in 1995 and holds a MAT in teaching art from Montclair State University, New Jersey. Her work has been exhibited widely, both domestically and internationally. Bisa was named an honorary doctorate of letters from Bloomfield College and recently received the inaugural Faith in the Arts Award. In 2020, Butler had her first institutional solo exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago. Her work can be found in the permanent collection of the Art Institute of Chicago; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; and Pérez Art Museum, Miami. The World Is Yours, Butler’s first solo exhibition with Jeffrey Deitch, in 2023 in New York, was enthusiastically received and attracted thousands of visitors. Her work All Power to the People is now a part of the permanent collection of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. The presentation will be take place in the Koret Auditorium at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. Attendance in person is free. Eventbrite tickets are for those who cannot attend in person and would like to view the live Zoom broadcast. A recording will be available for 14 days following the talk. All Power To The People (after Man with Afro, San Francisco, California, by Leon A. Borensztein, 1984) , 2023 Printed cotton, printed synthetic, synthetic lamé, cotton velvet, synthetic net, vinyl; quilted and appliquéd 114 x 67 in. (289.561 x 170.18 cm). Museum purchase, Textile Art Trust Fund and donations from Bettina S. Bryant, Joyce Dostale, and other textile arts supporters 2023.65. ©️ Bisa Butler. Photograph by Randy Dodson, courtesy of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Learn more about the Textile Arts Council. Information Source: Textile Arts Council | eventbrite

Chris Distefano will be performing at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco on February 15, 2025. The address of the venue is 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94133. Chris Distefano, a well-known comedian and actor, promises a night of laughter and entertainment for all attendees. Don't miss the chance to experience his unique humor and comedic talent live on stage in the vibrant city of San Francisco. Get your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of comedy with Chris Distefano.