San Jose Jazz Winter Fest 2018: Through Feb. 28, various venues, San Jose. This eclectic jazz fest features some of today’s most distinguished artists performing alongside emerging musicians at a variety of venues. $5-$40; Fest pass, $260. https://sanjosejazz.org/winter-fest/
2018 Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting: 1:30-5 p.m. Feb. 17, Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason, San Francisco. Learn more about wine and fine food at this public tasting of award-winning wines drawn from the world’s largest competition of American wines. More than 7,000 wines were entered in this year’s competition. $70-$95. http://bit.ly/2GYYIjC
Burlesque Extravaganza: 8 p.m. Feb. 21-24, Exit Theatre, 156 Eddy St., San Francisco. Featuring more than 30 performers. $20-$60. http://www.theexit.org/burlesque/
Wine Bar 107 Testarossa Live Music: 5:30 p.m. Feb. 22, Paul Kent; 5:30 p.m. Feb. 23, Kid Anderson, John Boy and Lisa Leuscner; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 24, La Mandanga, 300-A College Ave., Los Gatos. www.winebar107.com
Face-Off 2018: Creatures of Impulse Improv: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22-24; 2 p.m. Feb. 24; preview show, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Bay Area teen improv teams “compete” against Creatures of Impulse in this pro-wrestling themed run of shows. Enjoy five performances and five different bouts, with an interactive format that gives the audience a chance to win prizes. $5-$10. www.firehousearts.org
Escape from the Cursed Forest: Feb. 22-25, 701 N. First St., San Jose. This escape-game event sends teams of 5-6 people into a cursed forest on a mission to solve puzzles, wake a princess and escape. If you do not have a full team, you will be added to another partial group. $30 per person. http://bit.ly/2HcbAmt
Bay Area International Children’s Film Festival: Feb. 23-25, Chabot Space and Science Center, 1000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. Enjoy award-winning films in a wide range of formats including animation, documentary, shorts and features. $7-$25. http://baicff.com/
Bacon and Beer Classic: Feb. 24, Levi’s Stadium, 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara. Enjoy more than 100 local beers and 30+ bacon dishes from local chefs, as well as a blind beer taste-test, the Hormel® bacon-eating contest, lawn games, music and more. $69-$125. http://bit.ly/2shSIiy
This One’s For You: The Songs of Barry Manilow: 2 p.m. Feb. 25, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. A cabaret tribue to a pop legend. $17-$27. www.firehousearts.org
Cinequest Film and VR Festival: Feb. 27-March 11, San Jose and Redwood City. This festival showcases premier films, renowned and emerging artists, and breakthrough technology. Screenings $6-$12. www.cinequest.org/
Montclair Women’s Big Band: 8 p.m. March 1, California Jazz Conservatory, 2087 Addison St., Berkeley. Enjoy this concert which combines a sense of swing, tight ensemble work and inspired solos. $25. https://cjc.edu/concerts/?eid=25292
Downtown Alameda Whiskey Stroll: 6-8:30 p.m. March 2. Taste small-batch whiskeys from NorCal distilleries paired with tasty bites at ten pouring locations. Ticket includes a collector’s glass, whiskey, food and commemorative guide. $45-$50. www.DowntownAlameda.com/whiskey
She Loves Me: 7:30 p.m. March 3, 9, 10 and 2 p.m. March 4 and 11, Cal State University, East Bay, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward. A funny and romantic musical from the golden age of musical theater. $10-$20. http://bit.ly/2GeDwF0
OSA Arts Festival “Future Spaces”: Noon-9 p.m. March 3-4, Oakland School for the Arts, 530 18th St., Oakland. Students from grades 6 to 12 and from all 11 arts will showcase their work, inspired by the concept of “future spaces,” in nine venues in downtown Oakland. $15 per show. www.oakarts.org/osaartsfestival
Palo Alto Chinese New Year Fair: 2-5 p.m. March 4, Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road. This festival features Chinese folk music and dances by students from the Palo Alto Unified School District, as well as Chinese art, exhibitions, game booths, traditional Chinese foods and more. Free. http://bit.ly/2o0BpNA
International Women’s Day/Women’s History Month Comedy: 8 p.m. March 8, Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. Featuring a multicultural line up of comedians with Eloisa Bravo, Priyanka Wali, Mary Carouba and Lisa Geduldig. $15-$20. Tickets: http://bit.ly/2C2mZGg
Hop ‘N Vine Festival and Market: 2-7 p.m. March 10, Santa Clara County Fairground, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. Featuring wineries, craft breweries, light bites and entertainment. $55-$65. http://bit.ly/2GggOME
10th annual Barrel Tasting Weekend: Noon-4:30 p.m. March 10-11, Livermore Valley. More than 35 wineries will join area breweries and distilleries to offer samples of locally produced libations. $45-$55. LVwine.org
12th annual San Francisco International Chocolate Salon: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. March 11, County Fair Building, Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, 1199 Ninth Ave., San Francisco. Salon highlights include chocolate tastings, chef and author talks, and a series of interviews on TasteTV’s Chocolate Television program. $20-$30. www.SFChocolateSalon.com
Chahar-Shanbeh Souri, Festival of Fire: 6-10 p.m. March 13, 2029 Durant Ave., Berkeley. This family-friendly festival celebrates Persian culture with music, food, craft booths, childrens activities and more. This non-alcoholic, outdoor event will be held rain or shine. Free. www.anotherbullwinkelshow.com/persian-fest/
Symphony Silicon Valley: 8 p.m. March 16-17, 2:30 p.m. March 18, California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. Pianist Jon Nakamatsu will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3. The remainder of the program includes works by Debussy, Carreno and Respighi.. $45-$90. http://bit.ly/2G82Wny
Niles Canyon Railway Beer on the Rails: 1-3:30 p.m. March 17, 37029 Mission Blvd., Fremont. Enjoy a two-hour train ride while tasting a variety of Bay Area beers, live music and lunch. $50. http://ncry.org/
Mozart Requiem with San Francisco Conservatory Chorus: 8 p.m. March 17, 4 p.m. March 18, Hofmann Theatre, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Two conductors take the podium at this California Symphony concert that includes Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, as well as the Mozart Requiem. $42-$72. http://bit.ly/2Erdeip
GLAS Animation Festival: March 22-25, six Berkeley venues. This film festival features short films from around the world, as well as Q&As, behind-the-scene screenings and panels, animation installations and performances. $75-$225. http://bit.ly/2EpyGEB
Whiskies of the World: 6-10 p.m. March 22, San Jose Marriott, 301 S. Market St. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres as you sample from among 300 whiskies, enjoy whisky masterclasses and more. 21 and older. $100-$125. http://bit.ly/2nShEYw
12th annual California Artisan Cheese Festival: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. March 23-25, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. The lineup includes chef demonstrations and pairings, farm tours, education sessions and more. $25-$135. http://artisancheesefestival.com/
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?: 6-9 p.m. March 24, Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. The Palo Alto Players’ annual gala benefit includes dinner, an auction and surprise entertainment and guests. $125. paplayers.org/gala-2018
Comedy Rocks: 6-10 p.m. March 24, Rock Wall Wine Company, 2301 Monarch St., Suite 300, Alameda. 6-8 p.m. wine, food and live DJ; 8-10 p.m. Comedy show. $25-$35. www.rockwallwines.com
Spring Brews Festival 2018: Noon-4 p.m. March 31, Todos Santos Plaza, 2151 Salvio St., Concord. Unlimited tastings from more than 60 craft breweries, plus live music and great food.$40-$50. http://bit.ly/2nSTihp
2018 Bay Area Craft Beer Festival: Noon-4 p.m. April 21, Martinez Waterfront. Sample suds from more than 50 local breweries, and enjoy a cornhole tournament and live music. $5-$35. www.bayareacraftbeerfestival.com
Clayton Art and Wine Festival: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 28 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 29, downtown Clayton. The festival offers a wide selection of offerings from California wineries and breweries. Also includes: Kiddieland and Teen Zone, live music and food court. http://bit.ly/2EqViYy
Livermore Wine Country Downtown Street Fair: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 20, downtown Livermore. Enjoy wine, craft brews, arts, crafts, shopping, dining and entertainment. Free. http://bit.ly/2C6hhOY
