Revelers braved the rain on Saturday to check out San Francisco's Chinese New Year's parade celebrating the year of he dragon. Considered one of the luckiest signs under which to be born, the year of the dragon started on January 23, 2012 and will end on February 9, 2013. Photographer Erik Wilson shots these images from the parade. Gung hay fat choy! more ›

MUSIC: It's the last night to catch Maceo Parker, who's described as "the living, breathing pulse which connects the history of Funk in one golden thread" at Yoshi's tonight. (7 and 9 p.m., Yoshi's San Francisco, 1330 Fillmore Street) more ›

COMEDY: You have a few days left to catch the tenth-year run of the acclaimed Santaland Diaries, Joe Mantello's stage adaptation of David Sedaris' instant Christmas classic told through the eyes of a Macy's elf who "confronts the screaming children, bossy parents, flaky elves, and apathetic Santas with hilarious results." (8 p.m., Eureka Theater, 215 Jackson Street) more ›

FILM: Ben Fong-Torres will introduce tonight's opening screening of The Love We Make, a film by Albert Maysles, which follows Paul McCartney through the streets of New York City in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks as he organizes an all-star benefit concert, The Concert for New York City. (7 p.m., Roxie Theater, 3117 16th Street) more ›

You might have seen the posters around town -- hey, print media does still work! The San Francisco Symphony is kicking off its 100th season with a free lunch-time concert in Civic Center Plaza on Thursday, September 8th. The performance will feature "musical surprises, celebratory treats, and activities." more ›

Tonight, celebrate the longest day of the year at Muir Beach, enjoy a British cult classic-inspired horror film set in a remote and beautiful locale, or draw some lovely gals dressed in Star Wars garb. more ›

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and Yerba Buena Gardens hosts "Sustaining the Dream: Through Community and Service" today in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. The Contemporary Jewish Museum and the Museum of the African Diaspora are offering free admission all day, with special programs for children and teens, along with discounts and free activities at area retailers and shops. more ›

Promising to bring an estimated "$1.4 billion in economic benefits and 8,000 jobs to a city facing a $379 million deficit," San Francisco celebrated the America's Cup pick on Wednesday. The Chronicle breathlessly notes: "Members of the America's Cup Event Authority joined city leaders and billionaire software mogul Larry Ellison at City Hall on Wednesday to celebrate the Dec. 31 announcement that San Francisco will host the high-profile regatta in 2013." more ›

The Mission's annual Dia de los Muertos (that's "Day of the Dead" to most of you who live in the Mission) celebration in November is in jeopardy this year. Mission Local explains: "The city this year eliminated the grant program that funds the festival of altars at Garfield Park during the annual Day of the Dead celebration, leaving organizers scrambling to come up with $9,000." more ›

Known as the pre-Lenten celebration where you play "Mike Tyson's Punch Out" until midnight when the Catholic kid in your neighborhood had to give up Nintendo until Easter, tonight is Mardi Gras. And people love to get shit-faced on this night, so be on the lookout for unsavory behavior. more ›