drinks

Would you like some earrings with that hot toddy? Just in time for the holidays, Lightbox has put together their third show—a Saturday afternoon Crafty Hour that will highlight gifts for $50 or under. It’s all about affordable, unique gifts from local designers. Come shop and get your drink on!

EAT is a dining experience that is a cross between dinner, happy-hour, and night club at 111 Minna Gallery once a month (Oct. 26, Nov. 16...). Executive chef Tommy Halvorson from the Phoenix Supper Club (thephoenixsupperclub.com) whips up a tapas style menu with an attractive price tag and music journalist Crystal S. Yang books rotating talent for each event to set the vibe for a Monday night like nowhere else. The seating is first come first serve. The front room is set up half with tables and half standing, and there is a back room set up with chef's tables.

Get keen on cachaça. But come prepared with this one key piece of knowledge—cachaça is NOT rum. Start the crawl at Calzone's before parading all over North Beach to Rose Pistola and Mangarosa. Obviously, all cocktails will feature the infamous fermented sugarcane.

Art, sausages and a rooftop party? Count us in. Lincart Gallery is celebrating the return to their original space on Otis Street with a blowout bash. Ponder the thought-provoking group show and marvel over the skills of flamenco dancers while you nosh on quality tube steak. Be sure to RSVP to hope@lincart.com.

All this month Perry’s will be celebrating their 40th anniversary with parties, promotions and guest bartenders galore. On August 23 they’ll be hosting a block party (on Union Street between Buchanan and Laguna) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.—there will be live music, burgers, sausages, chicken Caesar salads, Bloody Marys and beer—join them for an al fresco party. Here’s to 40 more!

SF Vegan Drinks is here! This monthly event features fantastic people, plenty of networking opportunities, and, of course, excellent drinks. Come see just how utterly enjoyable the vegan life can be. Last Thursday of every month at Martuni's sponsored by VegNews Magazine.

The Jazz Heritage Center and Buchanan YMCA Board of Managers and Staff cordially invite you to the 2009 Jazz on the Mo.  This event raises money through live and silent auctions to benefit the Buchanan YMCA services and programs, including after school programs, enrichment activities, tutoring, homework assistance, recreation, financial assistance, and life skills workshops. Join us for a hot buffet full of tasty treats, full bar, and live jazz music throughout the night.

With this economy, everyone deserves a break. Enjoy $5 beers and wines by the glass, half off bar bites and $1 oyster Fridays.