Wednesday 17 March 2021

THINGS TO DO IN SAN FRANCISCO (OR AT HOME)

Like you, we were all excited to put 2020 behind us and start the new year by getting back to the quintessential San Francisco experiences we've missed so much. Unfortunately, we're still in the grips of our ongoing pandemic, and it's in everyone's best interest to keep much of the city shut down until further notice.

However, that does not mean that you can't experience all the great things San Francisco has to offer. Whether you're a local or an admirer from far way, we've got a whole host of ways that you can safely see, taste, hear, and even smell the best of San Francisco. And if you are a Bay Area local, then you should definitely take advantage of these new hotel deals and spend time in the City by the Bay.

Immerse Yourself in Audio Drama "Interlude" 

with the New Conservatory Theatre Center - Through March 24
In this world premiere by Harrison David Rivers, protagonist Jesse Howard’s must return to his childhood home in Kansas and his conservative parents amidst the pandemic. An audio drama that blends with a visual storyscape for a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, "Interlude" is a personal and tender snapshot of one man’s search for connection. Tickets are pay-what-you-wish, starting at $0.

Explore History and Nature on Alcatraz Island

Visitors will be able to return to infamous Alcatraz as on Feb. 19. The tour will be somewhat limited, due to certain COVID-19 restrictions. For more details about what to expect, and to purchase your tickets, click here.

St. Patrick's Day Virtual Whiskey Tasting

w/Sonoma Distilling Co. - Mar. 17
Join Executive Chef Events on a whiskey tasting journey and learn all about the whiskey-making process from Sonoma Distilling Co., a Bay Area whiskey maker. Each participant will be shipped a kit with four 200 ml whiskeys from Sonoma Distilling Co., a tasting card, tasting glass, and a pipette. Alcohol only available to California addresses. Cocktail kits are $59.99 + shipping. Please contact us for a shopping list if you'd like to join the experience from another state.

Explore Napa Valley with Pure Luxury Transportation 

(How to Visit Safely) - Mar. 27
Pure Luxury's exclusive Explore Napa Valley Wine Tour Package starts with a tasting of wines created from grapes grown in Certified Sustainable vineyards at one of the most awarded wineries in California: Napa Valley’s Beringer Vineyards. Additional stops include Cornerstone Cellars and Clif Family Winery. The tour costs $168 per person and groups are limited to 4 people. Book your group today!

Dive Deep Into the Ring Cycle with San Francisco Opera 

Through March 31
Throughout the month of March, San Francisco Opera will present a Ring Festival, featuring free streams of the 2018 performances of Richard Wagner's epic, 15-hour Ring cycle (four operas) and live events, including panel discussions and lectures. Wagner’s Ring cycle remains one of the most ambitious and all-encompassing works of art ever created. All live events take place on Zoom, allowing participants the opportunity to ask questions of the artists and presenters. The opera performances can be enjoyed for free; the lecture and events cost $15.

18th Annual International Ocean Film Festival

Explore the Planet's Depths with the 18th Annual International Ocean Film Festival - Apr. 15 - May 2
Many selections from this acclaimed film festival will be available for you to view from the comfort of your own home. Choose from more than 70 films submissions from across the world. Tickets go on sale Mar. 15.

Enjoy Drive-In Opera with San Francisco Opera 

Apr. 23 - May 15
San Francisco Opera will broadcast 11 live performances of "The Barber of Seville" as a drive-in viewing experience at the Marin Center. This new, English language adaptation of the classic opera runs 90 minutes, without intermission. Each performance begins at 8 p.m. To purchase tickets, click here.

Listen to San Francisco Opera's Resident Artists 

Apr. 29 - May 13
The Adler Fellows, the resident artists of San Francisco Opera, will perform some of the most famous arias, duets, and scenes in the opera canon in a series of 70-minute concerts that you can watch as a drive-in experience at the Marin Center. Each performance begins at 8 p.m. To purchase tickets, click here.

San Francisco Visitor Information Center
749 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 391-2000

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