arts and crafts

From food and film to art, music and nature, here’s an epic sampling of ways to have some Bay Area fun this spring and beyond. Cirque du Soleil presents ‘KOOZA’: Now through March 10, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco. This cirque show combines acrobatic performance with the art of clowning while exploring fear, identity, recognition and power. Sit back and watch as The Innocent’s journey brings him into contact with comic characters from an electrifying world full of surprises. Tickets starting at $72.…

From food and film to art, music and nature, here’s an epic sampling of ways to have some Bay Area fun in 2024. SF Tape Music Festival: Jan. 5-7, Victoria Theatre, 2961 16th St., San Francisco. America’s only festival devoted to the performance of audio works projected in three-dimensional space, SFTMF features four concerts of classic audio art and new fixed media compositions projected over a pristine surround system to an audience seated in complete darkness. $10-$50. sfsound.org/tape/ BritBeat – A Tribute to The…

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so get ready. Cupid’s arrows will soon be flying, and the candy will be flowing. Whether with your partner or your pal, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate this beautiful holiday in the Bay. From concerts, comedy shows and cooking classes to wine tasting and fine dining, here’s a sampling of the exciting Valentine-inspired events you should check out this month. Super Valentine’s Boutique: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 5, The Hilton, 1970 Diamond Blvd., Concord. Valentine’s Day…