Happy Birthday, Grandma

by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor

My Grandma June’s birthday is March 17th. Every year, in celebration of her and everything wonderful she was to me, I make her potato stew and curl up with classic movies (“Singin’ in the Rain”, “Lovely to Look At”), and this Sunday will be no different. I am forever thankful for the memories I have with her. Grandma’s birthday aside, here’s what else I’m most excited about for the week of 3/12…

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Our Partner’s Events

Hubba Hubba Revue: St. Patrick’s Day
3/17 | DNA Lounge | 375 Harrison Street, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $15-$35, 18+

SAN FRANCISCO’s world-famous Hubba Hubba Revue BURLESQUE & variety show invites you to a supersized showcase of lucky charms, Irish shimmy & shamrock shake! Get your SEATS now from DNA Lounge! — Doors 7:00PM, Show 7:30PM!

The Look of the Irish
3/22-3/24 | Presidio Theatre | 99 Moraga Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $25-$35

Irish Culture Bay Area and the Presidio Theatre present “The Look of The Irish,” a weekend festival celebrating diversity in Irish arts and culture, paying tribute to a new and diverse generation of artists and performers. Award-winning Irish author, Colum McCann headlines. USE Code “Irish24” for 20% off Friday opening night “The Look of The Irish”.

This Week’s Events

Tuesday, 3/12

San Francisco Ballet Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
3/12-3/23 | War Memorial Opera House | 301 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $29-$465

Enter Shakespeare’s enchanted forest of whimsy, mistaken identity, and jest—where fairies rule and love (eventually) reigns supreme. A delight for all ages, the Shakespearean favorite choreographed by George Balanchine returns to our stage set to music by Mendelssohn, with updated costume and set designs by celebrated French designer Christian Lacroix.

The Trampoline Hall Lectures
3/12 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 7 p.m. | $20, 21+

Three people give short lectures with topics ranging from serious to ridiculous. The one rule is that speakers cannot be professionally expert in their topic. After each lecture, host Misha Glouberman facilitates a Q+A between the audience and the speaker.

Ana Tijoux
3/12 | Bimbo’s 365 Club | 1025 Columbus Ave, SF | $35, 21+

One of the most respected MCs in any language, Ana Tijoux takes the stage with a whirlwind trip through hip-hop, jazz, and funk, spiced with a bit of politics and her great sense of humor that has led audiences around the globe fall in love with her.

Wednesday, 3/13

Local Voices On Local News
3/13 | 518 Valencia | 518 Valencia, SF | 6:30 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Join CA Common Cause, as well as Jesse Garnier, Chair of SFSU’s Journalism Department, and Fatima Ramirez of the Bay Area Independent Community Media Coalition, as part of a panel on our most recent report: Local Voices On Local News: Community Perspectives and Policy Recommendations for Strengthening San Francisco’s Journalism Ecosystem.

Ian Karmel
3/13-3/16 | Punch Line SF | 444 Battery St, SF | 8 p.m. | $22.25-$32.25, 18+

lan Karmel is an Emmy award winning LA-based stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He is currently co-head writer for the Emmy award winning The Late Late Show with James Corden.

Wednesday Singer/Songwriter Series
3/13 | Golden Gate Park Bandshell | 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, SF | 4 p.m. | Free, All Ages

Enjoy a mid-week break with the singer/songwriter series featuring Eva J. Fortune, Essie Thomas, and Keepers of Humanity.

Thursday, 3/14

We Believe: A Drag Show to End Homelessness
3/14 | The Great Northern | 119 Utah St, SF | 6 p.m. | $75

Community Forward is hosting its annual Drag Show to End Homelessness. HONEY MAHOGANY is hosting! All event proceeds will fund services and support for the most vulnerable of San Francisco’s homeless population. Bring your friends, coworkers, be the change you want in the world, and come out to our Drag Show to End Homelessness!

Buzzcocks
3/14 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $35-$40

A constant, ever-evolving presence over the last 45 years of pop culture, Buzzcock’s never-better live shows are electrifying reminders of rock music’s power to inspire, educate and inform. All delivered with an energy and conviction of a band half their age.

Ian Santillano
3/14 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 7:30 p.m. | $12-$15, 21+

Ian’s an alternative singer-songwriter that blends deeply personal lyrics with a soul, meets folk, meets rock, meets funk, meets whatever else is inside him sound.

Poets Poolside
3/14 | Phoenix Hotel | 601 Eddy St, SF | 7 p.m. | $15

An evening of dreamy poetry, live music and dance at the historic Phoenix Hotel. Dress Code: Embody either the sun or the moon in your fit. Let your accessories, makeup, and bold energy be inspired by the stars.

Friday, 3/15

Russell Peters: Act Your Age World Tour
3/15 | The Warfield | 982 Market St, SF | 7 p.m. | $49.95-$99.95, All Ages

Russell Peters was recently named as one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Comics of All Time. He also just launched his own Podcast, ‘Culturally Cancelled with Russell Peters’ on iHeart Media / Cloud 10.

New Legacies: One Act Dances
3/15-3/17 | Presidio Theatre | 99 Moraga Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $8-$45

An evening of three startlingly original works that offer a defiant response to the chilling effects of censorship. This electrifying triptych features works by three sets of choreographers, composers, and writers, and a provocative new work by Robert Moses.

LepraCon: St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
3/15-3/17 | Mayes Oyster House | 1233 Polk St, SF | 6 p.m. | $15-$19

Adventure through the streets of San Francisco while immersing yourself in St. Patrick’s Day fun. With drink specials that’ll make you feel like you’ve found the end of the rainbow, free party bus rides to whisk you away to each destination, and free entry to participating bars, this event is one of the best in San Francisco.

Laughs on Tap
3/15 | Faction Brewing | 2501 Monarch St, Alameda | 7 p.m. | $20-$23

Laughs on Tap returns to Faction Brewing in Alameda. We’re featuring an All-Headliner Showcase with 6 of the Bay Area’s funniest comics.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo
3/15-3/16 | Freight & Salvage | 2020 Addison St, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $52 advance, $57 at door

Cady Heron loves Ladysmith Black Mambazo! They have showcased their impeccable harmonies and cultural heritage to the world for more than six decades by singing in the South African traditional music styles of isicathamiya and mbube, spreading messages of peace, love, and harmony.

Saturday, 3/16

Irving Penn
3/16-7/21 | De Young Museum | 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, SF | 9:30 a.m. | $12-$32

Irving Penn is widely recognized as one of the 20th century’s greatest photographers. Vogue’s longest-standing contributor, Penn revolutionized fashion photography in the postwar era. The exhibition includes 196 photographs, spanning every period of Penn’s nearly 70-year career.

Letterkenny Presents: A Night of Stand Up w/ Mark Forward, Jeff McEnery + Allie Pearse
3/16 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $52.50-$99.50, All Ages

A night of stand-up comedy featuring 3 comedians from the Letterkenny family. Headlined by the always hilarious Mark Forward (Coach), the show also includes Jeff McEnery (Alexander) as well as Letterkenny and Shoresy writer Allie Pearse.

Shane Gillis Live
3/16 | Paramount Theatre | 2025 Broadway, Oakland | 7 p.m. | $39.50-$59.50

Shane Gillis is a stand-up comic, actor, and writer from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He’s a regular guest on Sirius XM’s The Bonfire, Spotify’s The Joe Rogan Experience, and Barstool Sports KFC Radio.

Sexy Unique Podcast Lived (Fully Seated)
3/16 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $21-$26, All Ages

Sexy Unique Podcast is a comedy and pop culture podcast created by writer/comedian Lara Marie Schoenhals as the foremost authority on American tragicomic Vanderpump Rules. With fellow writer/comedian Carey O’Donnell, the duo have carved out their own niche in the business of recapping reality TV.

St Patrick’s Gay
3/16 | Gilman Brewing Company | 912 Gilman St, Berkeley | 7:30 p.m. | $15

Kai Kai Bee Michaels and Phoebe Cakes know drag and they also know exactly what you want and need from a drag show! These gorgeous gourmets cook up a new mouthful of drag every month featuring the creamiest dreamiest drag performers from the Bay Area and beyond!

Sunday, 3/17

St. Patrick’s Day Party @ Del Mar SF
3/17 | Del Mar SF | 2125 Lombard St, SF | 2 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP, 21+

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with DJs, drink specials, leprechaun shots and bad decisions to be made.

St. Patrick’s Day at The Starry Plough | 50th Anniversary Edition
3/17 | The Starry Plough | 3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 11 a.m. | $15-$20 sliding scale after 5 p.m. 

Celebrate a milestone of Irish tradition and community spirit as The Starry Plough Pub marks its 50th St. Patrick’s Day Anniversary! Whether you’re Irish by blood or at heart, join us for a day-to-night party filled with the best of Irish culture, music, dance, and cuisine.

Matthew Fowler
3/17 | Brick & Mortar Music Hall | 1710  Mission St, SF | 8 p.m. | $15-$20

Matthew Fowler’s live performance is an elegant, emotionally charged concert of gritty grandeur and vulnerable intimacy driven by raw and direct vocals hinting at everything from Damien Rice and Glen Hansard to Ray LaMontagne and Ben Howard. Its an overwhelmingly rich and rootsy vibe.

Monday, 3/18

SFJAM: Free Community Jam Session
3/18 | SFJAZZ Center | 201 Franklin St, SF | 7 p.m. | Free 

These monthly open jam sessions provide a space for all Bay Area musicians to come together and perform in an inclusive, multigenerational setting. Each session features a musical director and curated repertoire. We invite musicians of all levels and ages to sign up, and each session is free and open to the public.

Prose and Confluence
3/18 | San Francisco Playhouse | 450 Post St, SF | 7 p.m. | $25

Telling the tale of a grieving river hermit and his homunculus like creation, The WaterBoy, “Prose and Confluence” is a surreal performance and existential experiment utilizing theatrical scenes, projections, soundscapes, live music, essay, and visual art to explore the profound grief which stems from an inability to articulate pain to others.

Rad Upcoming Events

3/21 | California Academy of Sciences | NightLife is a Drag

Don’t forget to check out our Big Bad List of Rad Ongoing Events right here!

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