BARTable This Weekend: February 26-28
Paula West performs virtually on Friday evening at 5pm. Photo courtesy of SFJAZZ.
We have plenty of treats for your eyes and ears this weekend, with a special performance from a tabla virtuoso, Black Freedom songs from a legendary vocalist, and a chance to brush up on your SF history knowledge.
Explore the intersection between classical music and Indian classical musical culture. Photo courtesy of SF Symphony.
CURRENTS: Rhythm Spirits with Zakir Hussain from SF Symphony | Virtual
Legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, Indian classical violinist Kala Ramnath, and San Francisco Symphony musicians interpret Indian folk traditions to the tune of today. CURRENTS: Rhythm Spirits is a journey that sees unique musical and cultural perspectives coming together having been touched by the passing of time, personal reflection, and the desire to hear more, and hear differently, together. Tickets are $15.
Paula West at SFJAZZ Fridays at Five | Virtual
For this special night filmed in April 2018, San Francisco-based vocalist and SFJAZZ favorite Paula West — “the finest jazz-cabaret singer around” (JazzTimes) — presents a timely exploration of the political moods of America through the years, focusing on the songs of Simon and Garfunkel, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, and Woody Guthrie with her great quartet. Virtual streaming begins at 5pm with memberships available for viewing.
“Out Front” Street Dining & Music at The UC Theatre | Downtown Berkeley
On Friday and Saturday night, enjoy an evening of socially-distant drinks and dining at Out Front at The UC Theatre, featuring live music from House Call Soul (Friday) and Los Bahianatos (Saturday). It's free to attend from 6-10pm. Go early to snag a table! Enjoy cocktails, beer, and wine with friends and family at the street bar, and a selection of food items from Cali Alley and other neighborhood restaurants.
"Crazy Funny Asians" | Virtual
Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s "Crazy Funny Asians" comedy showcase. Celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs. It's happening this Friday at 8pm on Zoom. RSVP and you'll get the secret Zoom link right before the show.
Place/Settings: Berkeley at Berkeley Rep | Virtual
Stories surround us, whether we can see them or not. Ten revered writers with deep ties to Berkeley – including Eisa Davis, Philip Kan Gotanda, Daniel Handler, Aya de León, Adam Mansbach, Richard Montoya, Itamar Moses, Kamala Parks (BART’s own!), Sarah Ruhl, and Sean San José – have all crafted short stories around a place or a setting within the city that is significant to them. Join them as they take you on an aural adventure from Leopold’s Records to Tilden Park, BART stations to cafes. You will also receive, via snail mail, a physical map (or a digital version if you’d like to save a tree) of the locations illustrated by a New Yorker cartoonist, lifting you out of the virtual realm and inviting you to explore the past hidden beneath the present! Audio stories available now - tickets just $10!
Kim Nalley and her band perform virtually on Saturday night. Photo courtesy of Freight & Salvage.
Kim Nalley Band “Freedom Songs: the Music of a Movement”: Freight at Home | Virtual
Awarded “Most Influential African American in the Bay Area” in 2005 and “Best Jazz Group” in 2013, vocalist Kim Nalley is already being called “legendary” and a “San Francisco institution." See Nalley and her band perform Black Freedom songs that have shaped modern American music across every genre and have also been adopted throughout the world by countless peoples in their own quests for freedom. Tune in on Saturday at 7pm to experience the show. Tickets start at $10 and run on a sliding scale with an 8-show pass also available to enjoy other Freight at Home shows.
Chinese New Year Parade and Year of the Ox on Parade | Virtual
This year’s Chinese New Year Parade for the Year of the Ox was a televised event. KTVU has produced an hour and a half program looking at some of the history of the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco in years past. Watch it on the Chinese New Year Parade website.
Additionally, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco is excited to debut The Year of the Ox on Parade. A tradition in the making, 11 life-sized oxen will be publicly displayed across San Francisco to help ring in the new year of the ox. Each ox is designed by a local artist to reflect upon the Chinese culture, people, and traditions. Snap a selfie with an ox and share your experience via social media and you'll be entered in their photo contest. Visit the Chinese New Year website to learn more about the oxen, the artists, the inspiration behind each design, and the full contest rules.
Black Laughs Matter Comedy Show | Virtual
Laughter is truly the best medicine so immerse yourself and support Black comics as they come together for "Black Laughs Matter," an online comedy show live from San Francisco hosted by comedian and actor Terry Dorsey. The show begins at 8pm and is free with donations welcomed. Tune in for some feel-good chuckles.
Omnium: A Bold New Circus | Virtual
A Bold New Circus transports the audience into a world of wonder, inspiring all with extraordinary feats of human accomplishment and the astounding potential of the human spirit. Experience the stars of international circus, from all four corners of the globe as they perform jaw dropping spectacles. Take in the sights and sounds of this truly amazing show from your own home. Tickets cost $25 with multiple options to view throughout the week and weekend.
Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market | Embarcadero
The Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market is widely acclaimed for both the quality and diversity of its fresh farm products, and artisan and prepared foods. Some of San Francisco’s best chefs, and most famous farmers, can be seen at the market that is known as one of the top markets in the country. While you’re there, pop inside the Ferry Building to grab a coffee at Blue Bottle and a tidbit to go with it at one of the resident vendors – you won’t be sorry you did! Take BART to Embarcadero and walk five minutes to the Ferry Building.
Learn the history of the Ferry Building on Sunday. Photo courtesy of San Francisco City Guides.
History of the San Francisco Ferry Building | Virtual
Author and SF City Guide Anne Hitz tells the story of the San Francisco Landmark Ferry Building, including tales of her middle of the night trip to the top of the tower. For much of the early 20th century, nobody traversed the Bay without going through the Ferry Building. At its peak in the 1930s, it was the second-busiest travel hub in the world, shuttling more than 50,000 people both to and from San Francisco each day. Today, it remains an iconic landmark of the waterfront (and a popular establishing shot for movies set in San Francisco). Join San Francisco City Guides virtually on Sunday, February 28 from 10-11am for the free event.
SF Ballet’s Digital Program 02 | Virtual
Dwight Rhoden’s brilliantly physical and deeply felt “Let’s Begin at the End” returns following its success at the 2018 Unbound Festival. SF Ballet Soloist Myles Thatcher, known for his signature blend of innovative movement and social consciousness, creates a new work “Colorforms.” Closing the program, Mark Morris’ “Sandpaper Ballet” is a cleverly tongue-in-cheek piece exemplary of this choreographer’s signature musical sensibility. The season may look different this year, but SF Ballet’s world-class performances can still be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home. Single stream 72-hour access available for $29 with digital packages available for the full season. Upload, sit back, relax and enjoy the ballet from wherever you may be.
Live Comedy on Zoom | Virtual
Tune into SF Comedy Showcase on Zoom with co-presenters, Ronn Vigh and Drew Harmon. New comedians hit the virtual stage every Sunday, as seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and more! Free RSVPs are required with donations accepted for the performing comedians.
San Jose Berryessa Flea Market | Multiple dates
The San Jose Berryessa Flea Market is steps from our Berryessa/North San José Station. The Flea Market is a not-to-be-missed San Jose tradition where "one person's junk is another person's treasure." With over 120 acres of shopping, activities, and food vendors, there's bound to be fun around every corner. The market is currently open from Wednesday, Friday-Sunday, 8am-5pm. Walk-in admission is $2-3 depending on which day you go, and the entrance is located near Garden at the Flea and the East Lot.
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