San Francisco’s social scene is on a high. Here are our favorite happenings in the city this month.
SFMOMA’s Art Bash thrills guests on April 23.
4/4-5
TITANIC
Experience the magic of James Cameron’s Titanic all over again, this time as the San Francisco Symphony’s talented musicians play the Academy Award-winning score live on stage as the film is projected on a large screen. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., 415.864.6000, sfsymphony.org
4/5
GREAT CHEFS AND WINERIES
This award-winning event pairs the best of the Bay Area’s food and beverage scene with feel-good charitable endeavors. Sample elite California wines and tasty small bites among groovy tunes and high-end live auctions, all supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Blvd., greatchefsandwineries.org
4/6
SF INTERNATIONAL CHOCOLATE SALON
Chocolate lovers, rejoice! Savor award-winning confections, experience thought-provoking culinary demonstrations and listen to live chef and author discussions about the ins and outs of this deliciously sweet treat. San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199 9th Ave., sfchocolatesalon.com
4/8-20
SIX
The six jilted wives of Henry VIII take the stage to tell their stories and reclaim their identities, remixing their historical heartbreak into a wildly entertaining smash hit peppered with 21st-century girl power. Curran Theatre, 445 Geary St., 888.746.1799, broadwaysf.com
Pebble Beach Food & Wine features outstanding fare from local chefs and the best wines in the region.
4/10
DE YOUNG MUSEUM ANNUAL GALA
Don’t miss the de Young’s annual gala, featuring a seated dinner, honoree program and fun-filled afterparty. Proceeds benefit the museum’s beloved exhibition and community programming. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, 415.750.3604, famsf.org
4/10-13
PEBBLE BEACH FOOD & WINE
Held at The Inn at Spanish Bay on the Monterey Peninsula, this renowned weekend brings together 125 top chefs and 150 world-class wine and spirits producers for signature tastings and luxury dining against a stunning coastal backdrop. pebblebeachfoodandwine.com
4/11-13
INTERNATIONAL OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL
The 22nd edition of this festival will present over 50 films exploring the hidden depths of our oceans. Look out for special screenings, an opening night party, panel discussions and more. intloceanfilmfest.org
4/17-20
SAN FRANCISCO ART FAIR
Explore incredible works from over 85 leading galleries worldwide, plus a dynamic series of public programming across town designed to delight and inspire. Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Blvd., 212.518.6912, sanfranciscoartfair.com
The San Francisco Art Fair showcases 85 galleries worldwide at Fort Mason, April 17-20.
4/17-27
SF INTERNTIONAL FIILM FESTIVAL
Featuring over 150 films and live events for two weeks, the longest-running film festival in the Americas offers a range of marquee premieres, international competitions, compelling documentaries, red-carpet events and more. Be on the lookout for familiar faces. sffilm.org
4/19
BAY AREA BREW FEST
Over 70 breweries offering unlimited samples will take over the Presidio Main Lawn for the beer-centric Bay Area Brew Fest. Sip on your favorite pilsners, IPAs and lagers paired with bites from hundreds of food trucks and plenty of lawn games and live tunes. 95 Anza Ave., bayareabrewfestival.com
4/23
ART BASH
SFMOMA’s signature fundraising event is back and better than ever. The experiential night includes an immersive dinner, premium party lounge and pop-up activities designed by renowned Bay Area artists. 151 3rd St., 415.618.3263, sfmoma.org
4/26-5/26
SF DECORATOR SHOWCASE
This year’s SF Decorator Showcase is set in an elegant 9,400-square-foot residence on a tree-lined block in Pacific Heights. Twenty designers and landscapers will transform the mansion, including an expansive rooftop deck with city and Bay views. 2935 Pacific Ave., decoratorshowcase.org
Photography by: DREW ALTIZER PHOTOGRAPHY; COURTESY OF PEBBLE BEACH FOOD & WINE; COURTESY OF AMP
