3/14
GIANTS FANFEST
The San Francisco Giants are gearing up for the season with their annual open house at Oracle Park on Saturday, March 14. There will be photo opportunities with Giants alums and Lou Seal, on-field activations and the World Series trophies on display. The Giants’ spring training game in Scottsdale will be broadcast on the scoreboard. 24 Willie Mays Plaza, mlb.com/giants
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. On Saturday, March 14, the event starts at 11:30 a.m. at Second and Market Street. The parade concludes in front of City Hall, where activities, entertainment, food and drink will be available. uissf.org
3/19
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH DINNERÂ
To honor Women’s History Month, The St. Regis San Francisco is hosting a dinner in partnership with Veuve Clicquot. The event takes place at The St. Regis’s gorgeous gilded restaurant, Astra. 5:30 p.m., 125 Third St., opentable.com/r/astra-san-francisco
3/19-29
DON QUIXOTE
San Francisco Ballet is proud to present the traditional Spanish-inspired story ballet, Don Quixote. The three-act, two-intermission ballet is an enchanting love story told through dance. 301 Van Ness Ave., 415.865.2000, sfballet.org
Pinot Noir and a pork dish at Charlie Palmer’s Pigs & Pinot
Photo courtesy of the brand
3/20-21
PIGS & PINOTÂ
One of Sonoma County’s most celebrated food and wine weekends, Pigs & Pinot, hosted by chef Charlie Palmer, returns for its 19th iteration. The curated showcase of pork and pinot noir takes place at Palmer’s new resort, Appellation Healdsburg. The event includes a lineup of father-and-son chef duos, including Charlie and his son Reed Palmer, Wolfgang and Byron Puck, and Emeril and E.J. Lagasse, along with the event’s first-ever all-female gala winemaker roster. pigsandpinot.com
LA FESTA DI SAN GIUSEPPE
To commemorate Italy’s Father’s Day, Palio is throwing a special dinner party from March 20 to 21. The multicourse prix-fixe meal features a progression of classic flavors, including antipasto mista and a trio of risottos. 640 Sacramento St., 415.395.9800, paliosf.com
3/20-22
ARTISAN CHEESE FESTIVAL
California’s cheese producers are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Artisan Cheese Festival. Cheese lovers can partake in farm tours, a marketplace and seminars. We are looking forward to fromage expert Laura Werlin’s class on pairing cheese and caviar with the Caviar Co.’s founder, Petra Highby. artisancheesefestival.com
At last year’s Tulip Day, artist Erin Fong gathered flowers.
3/21
TULIP DAY
More than 80,000 tulips will cover the center of Union Square on March 21 for the annual Tulip Day. Attendees can pick a bouquet from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The initiative is a part of Union Square in Bloom. flowerbulbday.com
3/21
TOTALLY 80S CONCERT
The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus spring concert is a 1980s-themed extravaganza. There are two performances on Saturday, March 21, at 1 and 7:30 p.m. The show explores themes of self-discovery and connection, featuring songs by Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Tina Turner and more. 445 Geary St., sfgmc.org
RED CROSS GALAÂ
The Red Cross Gala returns for its 31st annual fundraiser. At the event, which takes place at The Conservatory at One Sansome, there will be a cocktail reception, dinner, an award ceremony and dancing. redcross.org
3/28-29
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Mark Foehringer Dance Project celebrates its 30th anniversary this season and presents two shows (11 a.m. and 2 p.m.) at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. The 50-minute show is based on the Lewis Carroll classic with a musical score by Camille Saint-Saëns. 2 Marina Blvd., 628.400.1348, mfdpsf.org/alice