Macy’s Flower Show

The annual Macy’s Flower Show is a stunning celebration of flowers, food, art and music at Macy’s Union Square. For 2017 the theme is “Carnival.”

March 26 – April 9, 2017
Macy’s Union Square, San Francisco

March 27 - EAT AT STONES THROW FOR A GOOD CAUSE

As part of its “Eat Like a Chef, Drink Like a Somm” program, Stones Throw is doing a chef collaboration with Jardinière and offering an affordable five-course dinner ($60) with all of the proceeds going to Meals on Wheels. Dining out for a good cause? It doesn’t get better than that.

Artisan Cheese Festival March 24-26

The weekend-long celebration of handcrafted cheeses, wines and beers returns to Petaluma for three days of farm tours, seminars, hands on cheese-making classes , competitions, painting and cooking demonstrations and more. 745 Baywood Dr., Petaluma, 707.283.288, artisancheesefestival.com

20th Annual Sonoma International Film Festival

The Sonoma International Film Festival takes place each spring in the beautiful wine country community of Sonoma, California. The festival is widely acknowledged as one of the top 10 destination festivals in the world, with food, wine, a relaxed Mediterranean climate and lifestyle, artistic and natural beauty … all providing the perfect accompaniment to enjoying the highest quality new independent filmmaking.

Now in its 20th year, the Sonoma International Film Festival (March 29 – April 2, 2017) takes place in the heart of Northern California’s Wine Country and will feature more than 90 hand-selected films including independent features, documentaries, world cinema,  and short films. All films are shown at intimate venues within walking distance of Sonoma’s historic plaza. The Festival is dedicated to promoting independent film, supporting filmmakers around the world and inspiring film lovers.

This unique 5-day event offers world-class cuisine from local artisans and exceptional wine from Sonoma vintners. Renowned filmmakers, industry leaders and celebrities such as Bruce Willis, Susan Sarandon, the beloved Robin Williams and Danny Glover have walked the festival red carpet and enjoyed its intimate ambiance.

For information on festival venues & directions, visit http://www.sonomafilmfest.org/festival-venue-location-map.html.

March 22-26 2017

International Chocolate Salon

The Yard's Spring Opening and Neighbor Appreciation Day on March 16th!

Celebrate The Yard and its community as they welcome a new year of operation! Enjoy live music from the Whiskey Hill Billies from 3pm-6pm and free soccer games between 11am-7pm at the Street Soccer USA Park. The Yard will be open starting at 12 p.m. and will offer the following specials:

• All Anchor brews at $5 a pint
• Creperie Saint-Germain: A pint of IPA + a side of fries for $10
• Belcampo’s famous Double Fast Burger for $5

In 2017, The Yard will be open every Thurs—Sun from 12 — 7pm and on Game Days 2hrs prior to first pitch — 1hr after first pitch. Go Giants!

Bouquets to Art: March 14-19

This annual spring exhibit returns for its 33rd year, featuring a variety of elegant and elaborate floral arrangements inspired by the museum’s paintings, sculptures and architecture. More than 120 Bay Area floral designers are featured in the exhibit, and a variety of events throughout the week include renowned guest speakers, a raffle of luxury goods and services, an opening gala inspired by French culture and daily luncheons. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., 415.750.3600, deyoung.famsf.org

California Academy of Sciences | Free Day For Mission Bay Dist.

Each San Francisco neighborhood (defined by zipcode) can visit the California Academy of Sciences for free over a three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) in the spring and fall of each year.

So that means as long as you have a driver’s license or other proof of residency, you can save yourself $34.95 and visit the museum for free. Read the full rules.

The Rules: Each visiting adult must show a valid photo ID with proof of residency (you may not bring out of town guests for free; they still have to pay). Visiting adults are limited to six children for free entry.

The following items or combinations are acceptable:

• A driver’s license or state ID card
• Photo ID plus postmarked envelope, postcard, or magazine label with name and date
• Photo ID plus utility bill (gas/electric/cable) or bank statement
• Letter from a government agency with name and home address (not a P.O. box)
• Only residents from the zip codes invited on the designated dates will be admitted free of charge

Neighborhood Free Days

Neighborhoods: Bayview-Hunters Point, Downtown, Hayes Valley, Ingleside-Excelsior, Mission Bay, Potrero Hill, SoMa, Tenderloin, Treasure Island, Visitacion Valley
Zip codes: 94102, 94103, 94104, 94105, 94107, 94111, 94112, 94124, 94130, 94134, 94158
Spring 2017 Free Days: Mar. 17, 18, 19

Mission Bay Block 1 - Construction Information

Lendlease, the General Contractor, will be continuing construction on site Saturday March 11th from 7AM-5PM through Sunday March 12th from 8AM-5PM. Neighbors may hear noise associated with the construction activities.

Mission Bay – Block 1 will include the new construction of a multi-family residential building in the Mission Bay neighborhood located between 3rd, Channel and 4th Streets. The project is two buildings comprising 350 units overall and three above-grade parking levels for 335 cars.