Dr. Matthew Walker is the professor of neuroscience and psychology at UC Berkeley. Did reading that put you to sleep? Find out all about the awesome and mysterious phenomenon of sleep, as Walker talks ...

Thu.–Fri., May 18–19, 7:30 p.m. 201 Franklin St. The London-based saxophonist-rapper and S.F. Jazz resident artistic director presents a combo version of his bold expansive project White Juju, ...

Thu.–Sun., May 19–22, 7:30 p.m. Miner Auditorium, SFJazz (201 Franklin St.) The two-time Grammy winner returns with music from her singular 2015 recording Coming Forth by Day, an original homage to ...

This event features a monk blessing, arts and crafts, a car show, food trucks and cooking demos, cinema showcase, kids’ area, health screenings, and more, including free admission to the Asian Art ...

This month we’re introducing a new column dedicated to neighborhood gems: those rare spots that have not only survived but thrived in a restaurant scene rife with ...

The authors are two of the country’s most prolific and influential writing about feeding a crowded planet with a destabilized climate. They will share stories about the love of food, the fascinating ...

Don’t miss the famed alumnae of the San Francisco Girls Chorus, whose voices and artistry soar higher and higher each season, in this Mother’s Day benefit concert for Larkin Street Youth Services, ...

Get set for a night of heavy, instrumental soul music and the deep funk of Greasetraps. $12–$15, 415-673-8000, boomboomtickets.com ...

Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi will be the keynote speaker and present before hundreds of insurance professionals in a celebration of the industry’s commitment to community and philanthropic ...

Find your new best friend at this K9 adoption event and receive a $25 Cole Hardware gift card in thanks, or just drop by to show your support for this volunteer organization dedicated to saving the ...

This outdoor event focuses on empowerment through fitness and offers classes by Barry’s Bootcamp, Soulcycle, and more. Proceeds benefit Movemeant Foundation’s impact programs that help adolescent ...

Enjoy delicious cocktails and music by Bright Side Band, with all proceeds benefitting Rocket Dog Rescue. 4024 24th St., www.rocketdogrescue.org ...