124 days ago - This weekend’s 54th annual North Beach Festival, sponsored by Precious Cheese, features arts and crafts, cuisine and entertainment reflecting the spirit of the distinctive San Francisco neighborhood. Highlights include a celebrity pizza toss with multi-award-winner Tony Gemignani and arte di gesso, or Italian street chalk art. In addition, popular animal blessings take place at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi at Vallejo Street and Columbus Avenue. All pets are invited.Also, a special memorial blessing will take place for pets that have died. Participants may bring a photo.
136 days ago - Break out your formal wear — The City’s party of parties, the San Francisco Symphony’s Black & White Ball, takes over the Civic Center on Saturday.
155 days ago - One of The City’s most creative animals is about to bask in the spotlight. Theatre Rhinoceros, which has ushered in thought-provoking LGBT-related works since it stormed onto the scene 30 years ago, will receive a special recognition at the 19th annual Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Media Awards on Saturday.