From a brilliant photo exhibit to welcoming the Giants home for the season, this month offers countless ways to celebrate springing ahead.
The de Young shows Irving Penn’s work, “Audrey Hepburn, Paris,” (1951, gelatin silver print), 13 3/4 inches by 13 7/16 inches.
Through 3/10
KOOZA
Cirque du Soleil’s latest aerial adventure follows the story of an endearing clown as he embarks on a journey of psychedelic self-discovery. Expect stunning choreography, awe-inspiring tricks and so much more. Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza 1.877.924.7783, cirquedusoleil.com
3/7
ANGELS OF THE ARTS GALA
The Angels of the Arts Award will be presented to legend Gordon Getty alongside musical performances, a gourmet dinner prepared by the chefs at Rich Table and Napa wines. San Francisco War Memorial Green Room, 401 Van Ness Ave., 707.346.5052, festivalnapavalley.org
3/8
CMC SPRING GALA
Celebrate Community Music Center’s spring gala at the Palace Hotel with cocktails in the garden and a banquet-style awards dinner in the grand ballroom. The proceeds help make music education accessible to all. 2 New Montgomery St., sfcmc.org
3/9
FLOWER BULB DAY
Over 80,000 tulips will take over Union Square on Flower Bulb Day. Guests can visit and even pick their own bunches. flowerbulbday.com
SF GIANTS FANFEST OPEN HOUSE
This fun-filled conclusion to the Giants & KNBR FanFest Tour includes access to the field, clubhouse and dugouts, and meet-and-greets with Giants alumni. Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, mlb.com
Giants FanFest comes to Oracle Park this month.
3/14-17
MARCUS MILLER
SF Jazz presents electric bass icon Marcus Miller, a two-time Grammy Award winner and the 2012 UNESCO Artist for Peace. SF Jazz Center, 201 Franklin St., 415.788.7353, sfjazz.org
3/16
173RD SF ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
Don your best green threads and head to Second and Market Street all the way down to City Hall for one of the world’s largest St. Paddy’s Day parades. downtownsf.org
3/16-7/21
IRVING PENN
The de Young Museum presents a revolutionary exhibition of Irving Penn’s stunning fashion photography with 175 pieces spanning the arbiter’s entire career. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, 415.750.3600, famsf.org
Irving Penn, “Rochas Mermaid Dress (Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn),” (1950, platinum palladium print), 19 7/8 inches by 19 11/16 inches.
3/21
RED CROSS GALA 2024
Support the noteworthy work of Red Cross Blood Services at its annual gala on Pier 37, featuring a cocktail hour, delightful dinner program, live entertainment and dancing. redcross.org
3/28 & 3/31
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND
The Boss is coming to the Bay Area, bringing his incredible discography and rock-and-roll attitude along for the ride. Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, chasecenter.com
Photography by: COURTESY OF THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, GIFT OF THE IRVING PENN FOUNDATION; NICOLE GREEN; COURTESY OF THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
