FOOD: The delectable Mission Minis celebrates its second anniversary by giving away their signature cupcakes along with "libations gratis" while supplies last. The event will also feature mobile food vendors including Brass Knuckle, We Sushi, Mama's Empanadas and Clairesquares. (6 p.m. to Midnight, Mission Minis, 3168 22nd Street) more ›

Chinese New Year Parade and Festival: Festival-goers might actually enjoy a dry Chinese New Year extravaganza this year. Leave those umbrellas and ponchos as home! more ›

PHOTOGRAPHY: Tonight's installment of the popular 200 Yards is centered around Satellite 66, in which photographers showcase the shots they captured within — you guessed it — 200 yards of the gallery. (6 to 9 p.m., Satellite 66, 66 6th Street) more ›

MUSIC/FILM: SF IndieFest kicks off tonight with a Spinal Tap Tribute and Opening Night Party, featuring Live Evil performing as Spinal Tap, along with Motley Crue tribute band, Wildside, and hard rock hits cover band, Godz of Rock. (8 p.m., Sub-Mission, 2183 Mission Street) more ›

A wayward teenaged Jesus heads East, lovelorn bike enthusiasts pair up, and an award-winning quarterly magazine showcases the best work by world-renowned photojournalists. more ›

MUSIC: Veteran a capella group The Persuasions bring their legendarily eclectic repertoire, which includes "the heavy influence of gospel, a major measure soul, and a dose of pop," to Yoshi's tonight. (8 p.m., Yoshi's Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square) more ›

Time to shed this grizzly winter of ours, yes? Oh wait, no. It has not been a glacial winter. Not at all. It has, in fact, been downright balmy this winter season of ours, full of shorts, sun, and getting high at your neighborhood park. While that doesn't exactly predict the best fall harvest season for our artisanal brethren up north, it does mean that we are more than ready for spring. And with that, you should consider checking out Passport to Dry Creek Valley. more ›

MUSIC: Tonight's installment of the monthly Communion club, which originated in the U.K. and was founded by Mumford & Sons' Ben Lovett, features a stellar line-up, including The Entrance Band, Tim Cohen, Hot Lunch, Matt Baldwin, and Ready Steady. (7:30 p.m., Cafe Du Nord, 2170 Market) more ›

Super Bowl, Schmuper Bowl, here's some other stuff that's going on — 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' at the Castro, experimental surf/garage rock at the Hemlock, and a solo theater performance at Stage Werx. more ›

Yellow Bike Project wants your spare parts and donations, artists explore the concept of "Made in America," and Go Van Gogh play their multi-cultural country music. more ›

As you'd expect, there are lots of Super Bowl festivities happening on Sunday. We've highlighted a couple, along with a few other non-sports items. Enjoy! more ›

MUSIC: A transcendental evening will be had tonight and tomorrow night at Great American Music Hall, as the infectiously (pun intended) charming and poppy with Cambodian pop band Dengue Fever shares the bill with Secret Chiefs 3, an instrumental rock group led by guitarist/composer Trey Spruance (formerly of Mr. Bungle and Faith No More). (7:30 p.m., Great American Music Hall, 859 O'Farrell Street) more ›

Despite the recent declaration by Sam Singer, spokesman for Jon Handlery, that the The Gold Dust Lounge is definitely closing on March 6th, the folks behind Save the Gold Dust Lounge haven't given up. As the Snitch reports, the group filed paperwork yesterday requesting that the city recognize the space as a historic landmark. more ›

See Paris through rose-colored glasses, learn about why Hitler jokes were prevalent even in Nazi Germany, and hear some skilled storytellers tell randomly themed tales without any scripts or notes. more ›

SF Sketchfest presents Comedy Noir's The XXX Factor: The Ultimate Dirty Joke Competition told via the troupe's trademark "Mockulebrity/ Impersonafacations," followed by... more ›

FILM: Harry Belafonte biopic, Sing Your Song, which is an Academy Award Best Documentary Shortlist Contender, takes the viewer on a journey through the life and work of "one of the truly heroic and political figures of the past 60 years," from Harlem to Mississippi to Africa and south Central Los Angeles. (6:45 and 8:45 p.m., Roxie Theater, 3117 16th Street) more ›

Adam Savage, Whil Wheaton, and Paul and Storm honor geek culture, the stage adaptation of Cory Doctorow's 'Little Brother' predicts the near future, and record swap at the Knockout. more ›

MUSIC: Brooklyn's The Pimps of Joytime bring their "Janxta Funk", a sound that's "part gangsta, part janky" and ranges from "Latin inspired rhythms to deep funky grooves and hot dance beats laced with soulful melody and harmonies," to the Independent tonight, featuring special guest Eric McFadden, along with The Buttercream Gang and Señor Oz. (8:30 p.m., The Independent, 628 Divisadero Street) more ›

Kelly Carlin pays tribute to her legendary dad, Mary Lincoln gets some long-overdue recognition, and S.F. State students honor sticker art. more ›

White Elephant Preview Sale: Oakland Museum's huge annual White Elephant Sale is coming up on March 3rd and 4th, but this Sunday from 10 to 4 p.m., you have the chance to get first dibs on some fabulous items, including several vintage silk wedding gowns, gallery quality prints, musical instruments, books, sports memorabilia, and anything else you can imagine. Check out their gallery of stuff that will be on sale tomorrow. more ›

Avengers play Bottom of the Hill, a former Blair Witch star dishes about the marijuana industry at the Booksmith, and video artists from eight different international cities showcase their work at YBCA. more ›

Finding your resolutions slipping away? No worries, the LINES Dance Center folks will kick your lazy butt into gear with their All You Can Dance For $5 event on Saturday afternoon from 1 to 5 pm. Whether you're a beginner — their invite cleverly states, "Absolute Beginners are Especially Welcome" — or intermediate, lean toward the classical or modern, they have you covered. more ›

MUSIC: It's a night of classic '80s new wave at Mezzanine, featuring Tom Tom Club, which was formed by Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth (of Talking Heads fame) and The Fixx, whose most memorable hit was “One Thing Leads To Another”. (8 p.m., Mezzanine, 444 Jessie Street) more ›

Ann Magnuson embarks on an end-of-the-world tour, humor takes over the Noir City Film Festival, and leave a book, take a book at Books Inc. Opera Plaza. more ›

As City Insider reports, the Recreation and Park Commission announced it's organizing a Warren Hellman tribute concert honoring the beloved philanthropist and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass founder who passed away last month. The concert will take place on February 19th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at either Hellman Hollow (formerly known as Speedway Meadow) or the Ocean Beach parking lots. more ›

FILM: Tonight's Cinema Drafthouse feature is Cameron Crowe's Pearl Jam 20, which marked the band's 20th anniversary last year. (7:30 p.m., The Independent, 628 Divisadero Street) more ›

COMEDY: SF Sketchfest presents a rare Stella reunion, in which the crew pays homage to their early "Nightclub" days, when they hosted a weekly showcase for alternative and mainstream comedy. The event features special surprise guest comedians and live music by Release the Sunbird featuring Zach Rogue. (Get there early to score some door tickets.) (7 p.m., Mezzanine, 444 Jessie Street) more ›

Geishas abound at 941 Geary, Muni fans tell their stories at the Elbo Room, and jazz icons take over the silver screen at JCCSF. more ›

Local bands raise funds to keep girls rockin' in the Bay Area, artists create treasures from trash, and Edwardian enthusiasts celebrate the late, great Edward Gorey. more ›

COMEDY: There are still tickets available for SF Sketchfest's opening night presentation of RiffTrax Presents Night of the Shorts III: The Search for Schlock, featuring hosts Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett and guest riffers David Cross, Bruce McCulloch, Paul F. Tompkins, Cole Stratton, Janet Varney. (8 p.m., Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street) more ›