First Friday Shorts
Escape the rain and huddle in a nice warm theater for First Friday short films by Bay Area filmmakers. There are a lot of dedicated and talented storytellers in our midst, and the wonderful New Parkway venue in Oakland is an ideal place to enjoy it. Friday, 2/6, 6-8pm, 474 24th Street, Oakland.
KNBR Giants FanFest
Get an up close and personal view of the Commissioner’s Trophy given each year to the world champion, which we all know who that is. Roam the outfield like Hunter Pence, meet Buster Posey, MadBum and other players, and get pumped for opening day at AT&T Park on April 13. Rain or shine. Saturday, 2/7, 10am-3pm.
SF Beer Week
Kick off beer week with a number of beerlicious events on Saturday and Sunday, including a brewing class and tasting at Pyramid Alehouse in Walnut Creek, and a Trumer Pils StrEat Takeover at SoMa StrEat Food Park, 428 11th St. Meet the brewmasters and enjoy good food and beer. Sunday enjoy the Lagunitas Beer Parade in San Jose. Saturday 2/6 through Sunday 2/15, various times and locations.
Coit Tower Guided Mural Tour
The recently restored murals inside Coit Tower date from the 1930s and 25 local artists, and tell a vivid story of the city’s early days. Now get the scoop on what exactly all those scenes relate to with this docent led tour. Saturday, 2/7, 11am, 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd.
12th Annual Big Lebowski Party
A film and fandom that’s taken on a life of its own, no more evident than at this annual event celebrating all things Lebowski. Dress as your favorite character, like the purple-suited Jesus or the tittering Knox Harrington, jump on a trampoline Jackie Treehorn style, or mini-bowl like the Dude. Saturday, 2/7, Grand Theatre, 2665 Mission St, SF.