We rounded up a few must attend events coming up in the city that definitely need to be added to your social calendar.  From SF Beer Week to Half Marathons, chocolate pairings to Chinese New Year celebrations, there is something for everyone this February.

Stop by the CUESA Classroom as Heena Patel creates Western Indian dishes in honor of Gujarati traditions, such as black masoor dal, saag paneer, and jeera rice on February 3.

The San Francisco Half Marathon & 5K on February 4 both begin in Golden Gate Park, but the half marathon continues south to the zoo with ocean views.

Enjoy hundreds of tasting events, brunches, and dinners during SF Beer Week on February 9-18.

Brighten up winter with a walk among 39,000 tulips at Tulipmania on Pier 39 from February 10-18.

The Chinese Parade and Festival have grown to be the largest celebration of Asian culture outside of Asia. Explore the full calendar of events from February 10-25.

What happens when three brewmasters with a love for fine food get together during SF Beer Week? Head to 21st Amendment for Brew Free! or Dine on February 12 to find out!

Celebrate Valentine’ day with Berkeley’s very own TCHO Chocolate Company, Pete Slosberg (Pete’s Wicked Ale and Cocoa Pete’s), and ThirstyBear Organic Brewery as they team up for a chocolate bar making and beer pairing evening at ThirstyBear on February 14.

Join the brains behind Dandelion Chocolate, in conversation with maker Adam Savage, as they dig deep into the world of chocolate making and eating. Making Chocolate: From Bean to Bar to S’more on February 14.

Enjoy unlimited paella, unlimited organic beer, and flamenco guitar at Paella Fest at ThirstyBear Brewing Company on February 15.

The East Cut Community Benefit District, Bay Area artists, and DJs launch a pop-up arts and culture series, ‘Third Fridays’ on February 16.

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting is billed as the largest competition of U.S. wines in the world. Taste them in the Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason Center on February 17.

The Pacific Orchid and Garden Exposition features 150,000 beautiful blooms and offers docent tours, vibrant exhibits, and cultivation tips at the San Francisco County Fair Building from February 23-25.

See beautiful floats, elaborate costumes, ferocious lions, exploding firecrackers, and Miss Chinatown USA at the Chinese New Year Parade on February 24, which begins at the corner of 2nd Street and Market Street.

More than 150 of Rauschenberg’s artworks, including prints, sculptures, paintings, and combines will be on view in the retrospective Robert Rauschenberg: Erasing the Rules at the SFMOMA through March 25.

Sincerely Yours
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Photo Credit:  Suni Sudhi via sfbeerweek.org