Norcal Now! Valentine’s Day

22nd Annual San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival, Feb. 9-11

It’s migration time, and over one million shorebirds will be easy to spot overhead including ducks, geese, osprey, hawks and other wildlife. The area is otherwise usually not open to the public except for certain events like the 22nd Annual San Francisco Bay Flyaway Festival.

Building 221, Mare Island, Vallejo

www.sfbayflywayfestival.com

Valentine Haunt, Feb. 9, 10, 14

Flashlights will be provided for you and your lover, and you’ll need one, because this haunted house is pitch black and features a chainsaw-wielding teddy bear and a Cupid from Hell. It’s a date night that will definitely stand out from the rest.

Bayfair Center, San Leandro

valentinehauntsanfrancisco.com

SF Beer Week, Feb. 9-18

If you can get picky about your beer, then this is where you need to be. Enjoy taste testing curated craft beers, complete with musical and visual entertainment at respected craft beer venues around the city. SF Beer Week is guaranteed to give you and your date a good time that you won’t forget.

Various venues, San Francisco

sfbeerweek.org

Flower Market Fair, Feb. 10-11

It’s the Chinese New Year, and the Flower Market Fair is where you can find rare and fresh flowers, fruits, candies and supplies from over 120 booths and concession stands. Plus there will be entertainment in the forms of acrobats, folk dancers and more.

Grant Ave. from Clay to Broadway, San Francisco

www.chineseparade.com

Mardi Gras Parade, Feb. 13

The parade starts at Patricia’s Green and will feature brass bands, pedicabs and more. Many other events will be happening at multiple venues in the area to celebrate Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday as well.

Brick & Mortar Music Hall, San Francisco

brickandmortarmusic.com

Aphrodisiacs of the Tropics, Feb. 14

Enjoy complimentary wine while you explore sensual aphrodisiacs of the tropics and learn about the sex lives of orchids, vanilla and more. Bring your loved one for the self-guided tour and to commemorate your experience in the photo booth.

Conservatory of Flowers, San Francisco

www.conservatoryofflowers.org/

Grotesque 300, Feb. 16

Listen to the top trance DJs and acts with a custom 80,000-watt Void sound system featuring acts including Ram, Mark Sherry, Darren Porter, Daniel Skyver and Niko Zografos. Get ready to have your mind blown.

The Great Northern, San Francisco

www.thegreatnorthernsf.com

Mardi Gras Hangover Party with Bayou Kings, Feb. 23

Bayou Kings will be bringing its own brand of funk to get your feet moving and to bring the spirit of Mardi Gras for the perfect afterparty celebration. The party doesn’t have to end just yet!

Presidio Yacht Club at Travis Marina, Sausalito

www.presidioyachtclub.org

Chinese New Year Festival & Parade, Feb. 24

The Chinese New Year Festival & Parade is one of the few remaining nighttime illuminated parades in North America, and the tradition has been going on since the Gold Rush of the 1850s. Don’t miss the 268-foot Golden Dragon!

Beginning at Second and Market Street, San Francisco

www.chineseparade.com

Bacon and Beer Classic, Feb. 24

Levi’s Stadium will be filled with over 100 beers from regional breweries plus over 30 bacon-infused dishes from local chefs. There will be bacon eating contests as well as a blind beer tasting test for those who claim to be bacon and beer experts.

Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara

www.baconandbeerclassic.com