San Francisco magazine hosts two incredible signature events each year: Best of the Bay Area and FallFest. We are also a proud cohost and media partner of numerous events each month—just one of the many ways we fulfill our commitment to our community. Mark your calendar now for these San Francisco magazine–sponsored events, or sign up for the It List to be in the know:

The San Francisco Decorator Showcase
April 26–May 26
The West Coast’s top designers will transform one of San Francisco’s largest residences for the 2008 San Francisco Decorator Showcase, running from April 26 through May 26, 2008. The four-story Italianate-style Pacific Heights mansion located at 2820 Scott Street (between Green and Union Streets) features 30 rooms within 16,000 square feet of living space. Proceeds benefit University High School’s financial aid program. Tickets are $30 general admission, $25 for seniors and are available at the door.
www.decoratorshowcase.org

Picasso: 25 Years of Edition Ceramics from the Edward Weston Collection
May 1–June 29 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art invites you to view a selection of 65 ceramic pieces created by Pablo Picasso. The exhibit is open Wednesdays through Sundays, through June 29. Lecture “Picasso: The Vintage Years” by art historian Ann Wiklund on May 16. Museum admission $5 for individuals, $8 for families, free on Sundays. Memberships available at the door.
www.svma.org

Passport to Sonoma Valley
May 17–May 18 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Explore the unique charm of Sonoma Valley, California's Original Wine Country! Tour one day or the entire weekend as over 40 Sonoma Valley Wineries present over 200 exceptional wines, delicious food pairings, and delightful amusement. Your passport and commemorative wine glass give you unlimited tastings, discounts on wine purchases, and entry to Sonoma Valley's acclaimed wineries and hidden gems not normally open to the public. Weekend Passport: $50 or One-Day Passport: $45.
www.sonomavalleywine.com

Uncorked! Ghirardelli Square Wine Festival
May 17 1 p.m.–6 p.m.
Experience the ambience of the waterfront and entertainment along Beach Street and throughout Ghirardelli Square's courtyards while you enjoy tastings from over 50 Northern California wineries. Experience chef demonstrations, wine education seminars, and gourmet food sampling. The event is free and open to the public; however, tickets are required to participate in wine tasting. Tickets are $40 in advance/$45 at the door.
www.ghirardellisq.com

Meals on Wheels Star Chefs & Vintners Gala
May 18 5 p.m.–11 p.m.
A small price for such a huge gift! Purchase a $50 raffle ticket from Meals On Wheels of San Francisco and you could win a 2-year lease on a new BMW 328i. One hundred percent of the proceeds from each $50 ticket will go toward delivering nutritious meals to homebound San Francisco seniors, providing them daily contact with caring individuals, and helping them to feel safe and secure in their homes. Each $50 contribution will provide a week’s worth of meals for a senior in need.
www.mowsf.org/donate_bmw.html

SFMOMA Sessions
May 29 7 p.m.–9 p.m.
May's SFMOMA Sessions celebrates the museum's collection and highlights some of the masterpieces currently on view in our galleries. Take a complimentary audio tour of the collection, then head to The Schwab Room to enjoy sushi by Creative Sushi, ultra premium shochu by Haamonii Smooth, beer from Trumer Pils, and music by DJ Romanowski. Tickets are $20 general or $10 for SFMOMA members.
www.museumtix.com/venue/venueinfo.asp?vid=649&tab=E

TNDC’s 27th Annual Birthday Dinner
May 30 6 p.m.–9 p.m.
The Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation invites you to celebrate their 27th birthday with an evening of food, dancing, cake, a fabulous designer dollhouse silent auction, performances by Beach Blanket Babylon, and Dick Bright and his Orchestra. TNDC has provided affordable, supportive housing in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood for 27 years. Tickets are $175.
www.tndc.org

32nd Annual Union Street Festival
May 31–June 1 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
The Union Street Festival is one of San Francisco’s largest annual free events and this year it's going green. The Union Street Eco-Urban Festival will feature an organic farmer's market, arts and crafts created with recycled and sustainable materials, and eco-friendly exhibits. The festival showcases 150 arts & crafts booths, 20 gourmet food booths, two stages of live entertainment, and bistro style cafes.
www.unionstreetfestival.com

Black & White Ball® Featuring Seal in Concert
May 31 8 p.m.–1 a.m.
The Black & White Ball® is back, with a fresh take on a San Francisco classic. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Seal headlines the Ball with a concert in Davies Symphony Hall. Enjoy multiple venues with live music featuring Blues Traveler, dancing, gourmet food, specialty cocktails, and the famous Midnight Surprise at the historic Civic Center. Proceeds benefit the San Francisco Symphony’s Adventures in Music program that reaches every child in grades 1-5 of the San Francisco Unified School District.
www.sfsymphony.org/ball

One Night Only: Comedy Tonight!
June 11 8 p.m.–11 p.m.
The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation presents an evening of outrageous comedy and decadent divas. Comedians include Judy Tenuta, Bruce Vilanch, Marilyn, Pittman, Johnny Steele, and Aundre the Wonderwoman. The Divas include Sharon McNight, Leanne Borghesi, Maureen McVerry, and cast members from Insignificant Others. Tickets are $35 for show; $50 for show and dessert party with cast; and $25 for pre-show dinner.
www.helpisontheway.org

6th Annual Total Wellness Fair
June 12 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
The Embarcadero Center invites you to their Total Wellness Fair - an interactive health forum that provides in-depth information on health and wellness for the mind, body, and spirit. Activities will include Culture Shock Dance Troop performances, the Bar Method Downtown and Club One fitness demonstrations, an athletic gear fashion show, chair massages, health screenings, and seminars.
www.embarcaderocenter.com

San Francisco magazine's Best of the Bay Area Party
June 26 6 p.m.–11 p.m.
It's time to countdown to the best bash of the year! Join us and more than 2,000 partygoers as we toast the best people, places, and things making the Bay Area the very best place to live, work, and play. Enjoy endless entertainment for every obsession: eats, treats, drinks, and beats. Celebrate the best of the best with more than 55 restaurants including SPQR, Waterbar, Supperclub, EOS, Prana, Le Bistro, and Kara’s Cupcakes; free-flowing bars with signature cocktails, Trumer Pils beer, and the Sonoma Valley wine lounge; and dancing to the hottest sounds in the city, featuring Kid Beyond. To top it all off, the Best of the Bay Area Party benefits Family House. VIP tickets are $175 in advance/$200 at the door. Main event tickets are $100 in advance/$125 at the door. Buy early! The event sold out in 2007. Check out last year's scene at
www.sanfranmag.com/bestof

Taste3
July 17–July 19
Robert Mondavi Winery invites you to one of the most innovative food and wine events of the year in Napa. TASTE3 will bring together more than 400 of the most compelling chefs, authors, scientists, educators, winemakers, and artisans. The program includes hard-hitting, short-format presentations, chef demonstrations, innovative exhibits, tastings, gala parties, winery dinners, insider tours, and networking.
www.taste3.com