Love bites.
ENGAGE
Maira Kalman and Daniel Handler: Why We Broke Up
What: The illustrator/author duo visit City Arts & Lectures to discuss their new illustrated novel about a teen romance gone sour.
Why: Divulge your own tragic, hilarious, or just plain scary breakup tale at The Why We Broke Up Project.
When: Tomorrow, 8 p.m.
Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., at McAllister St. (415-621-6600). Tickets ($22-$27) online at cityboxoffice.com.
WATCH
The Dark Crystal 30th Anniversary Celebration
What: Revisit your childhood nightmares at a screening of Jim Henson’s early-’80s puppet masterpiece, plus a prescreening intro and behind-the-scenes tidbits from master puppeteer Dave Goelz.
Why: Face your demons (a.k.a. the Skeksis).
When: Sat., 11 a.m.
Where: The Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., b/t 17th & 18th Sts. (415-621-6120). Tickets ($10) online at ticketweb.com.
PARTY
11th Annual Wine and Wishes
What: Try samples from more than 50 restaurants (Trace, The Slanted Door) and wineries (Cakebread Cellars, Testarossa) at the food and wine tasting; or go big with the winemaker dinner of four courses from nine Bay Area chefs (Roland Passot of La Folie, Matt Masera of Wayfare Tavern), paired wines, and a live auction.
Why: Be a glutton for charity — proceeds benefit the Greater Bay Area Make-a-Wish Foundation.
When: Sat. Tasting, 5-7:30 p.m.; winemaker dinner, 7:30-11 p.m.
Where: City View at Metreon, 101 4th St., at Mission St. Info at 415-982-9474. Tickets ($150-$1,000) online at kintera.org.
CHEER
Kick-Off Party at Jasper’s Corner Tap & Kitchen
What: Head downtown to cheer on your favorites with team-inspired cocktails (the New York and Foxboro sours), a tailgate-appropriate menu (pulled pork sliders, chicken wings, and mini corn dogs), four flat-screens, and prizes all game long.
Why: The first twenty people in the door have a chance to win big.
When: Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Where: 401 Taylor St., at O’Farrell St. (415-775-7979).
Game Day at Chaya Brasserie
What: Change up your Super Bowl routine with happy hour sushi (eel and cucumber roll, salmon skin roll for $5.50), small bites (meatloaf sliders, spiced lamb meatballs for $8), and drink specials ($3 beers, $5 margaritas).
Why: Plentiful big screens and giveaways (gift cards up to $100) every quarter.
When: Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Where: 132 The Embarcadero, b/t Mission & Howard Sts. (415-777-8688).
DRINK
Speed Tasting Hosted by Hip Tastes
What: Meet your match over a glass at this speed dating/wine tasting event. Ten strangers, five minutes each, five pours.
Why: At the very least, drink some decent vino.
When: Wed., 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Press Club, 20 Yerba Buena Ln., b/t Mission & Market Sts. (415-744-5000). Tickets ($50) online at eventbrite.com.
Photo: Courtesy of Little, Brown Books for Young Readers













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