Our friends at the Asian Art Museum continue their tradition of cool events with this Thursday's 7pm performance by Butoh legends Koichi and Hiroko Tamano and their dance company, Harupin-Ha. more ›

the ballet and the 20th under Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson. According to Sylvia Rubin, the Chron’s fashion editor, the announcement of the Masked Ball "has sent everyone around town scurrying for something to cover their faces.” And we certainly agree as everyone we know has spent the past couple of weeks scrambling to find eye and stick masks. For those still unsure as which kind of mask to get, Jordanna Phigpen, the owner San Francisco’s Mask Italia, says "personally, I don't care for the masks on sticks, they're awkward to carry around all night…but they are more flirtatious, and frankly, they don't mess up your hair.'' A-men! Rubin also points out that the in dress this season will be the bare-shouldered look. more ›