Make the most of every day (and the long weekend) this week.
Labor Day unleashes San Francisco's second summer. Let loose with the Mission Bowling Club, Geeks Who Drink, and party-goers in Mint Plaza. Seize the day before Ruth Asawa’s retrospective leaves town or at Non Stop Bhangra's Indian wedding celebration. And don’t forget to stop and smell and pick the flowers on the Mendocino Coast.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Cringe at the self-proclaimed “Worst Film Festival.”
Fill up on jazz, hip-hop, R&B, soul, and spoken word at the Black Radio Experience.
Crash an Indian wedding with Non Stop Bhangra.
Boot scoot on Treasure Island with a day of “Country on the Bay.”
Have a good one.
Catch a free Japanese Breakfast show in Petaluma as the Philly favorites celebrate the release of their first studio album; Monday at 4:20pm. // The Lagunitas Brewery, 1280 N. McDowell Blvd. (Petaluma); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Drink and be seen at the stylish Empress by Boon, which is rolling out happy hour every day of the week. Enjoy deals on beer, wine, and inventive cocktails with a side of city views; Mondays through Sundays, 4:30pm to 6:30pm. // Empress by Boon (Chinatown); reservations at opentable.com
Go for turkeys with the Bargain Bowling Club. Gather a squad for a night of bowling on the cheap—$12 gets you unlimited plays; Monday, 6pm to 10pm. // Mission Bowling Club, 3176 17th St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com
Experience the legendary work of Ruth Asawa and the local icon’s groundbreaking textile art before her retrospective wraps up at SFMOMA; through Tuesday, September 3. // SFMOMA, 151 Third St. (SoMA); tickets at sfmoma.org
Thank you to our partners at SFMOMA.
Get your best game on with a panel on mental health hosted by the Golden State Valkyries and Olly; Monday, 6:30pm to 8pm. // Sephora Performance Center, 1011 Broadway (Oakland); RSVP at gsvchangingthenarrative-olly.splashthat.com
Throw down for some trivia at Saluhall with the folks at Geeks Who Drink. Expect a wide variety of topics—just like your food and drink options; Tuesday, 6pm to 7:30pm. // Saluhall, 945 Market St. (SoMa); RSVP at saluhallmarket.com
Pedal through Sonoma on the ultimate chill afternoon adventure: a guided tour to two family-owned wineries and a boutique cannabis dispensary in the vineyards and rolling hills of Dry Creek Valley; available through Sunday. // H2Hotel, 219 Healdsburg Ave. (Healdsburg); reservations at h2hotel.com
Cringe at the self-proclaimed “Worst Film Festival.” The creative night focuses on moving (and laughing) through failure, beers in hand; Thursday at 6pm. // Mama Dog Studios, 700 26th St. (Oakland); tickets at eventbrite.com
Change up the vibe with Corner Store Comedy. Grab a drink and a sandwich and be part of an intimate show in an anachronous setting; Thursday at 8pm. // Dolores Deluxe, 3500 22nd St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com
Get away for the long weekend at Four Sisters Inn’s boutique hideaways throughout California. Whether you’re seeking coastal air or rolling hills, there’s a stay for you—one that’s 35 percent off for 7x7 Social Club members. // Reservations at foursisters.com
Dance in the streets with a free summertime party that brings together live music and local hotspots for a night of music, food, and community; Friday, 5pm to 9pm. // Mint Plaza, 5th St. and Mission St. (SoMa); details at eventbrite.com
Relive the Grateful Dead glory with Jerry Garcia in the Lower Mission. Catch performances from the work on the famed band member’s local beginnings; Friday and Saturday at 8pm. // The Magic Theatre, 2 Marina Blvd. (Marina); tickets at classy.org
Whip up some salsa with the pros at Picobar in a guac-included class; Friday, 2pm to 3pm. // Picobar, Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection, 755 Silverado Trail N (Calistoga); reservations at aubergeresorts.com
Fill up on jazz, hip-hop, R&B, soul, and spoken word with Robert Glasper, The Roots, Questlove, and more stars at the Black Radio Experience; Friday through Sunday. // The Meritage Resort and Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way (Napa); tickets at bluenotejazz.com
Soak up Sonoma vibes at a dinner with Gehricke Wines. Experience terroir paired with farm-to-table menus carefully crafted by sous chef Jenny Kim; Friday, 6pm to 8pm. // Beacon Grand, 450 Powell St. (Union Square); reservations at opentable.com
Pamper your pup at a doggy-themed farmers market. Shop accessories, treats, and more from ten local vendors—plus meet adoptable dogs from local rescues; Saturday, 12pm to 5pm. // 485 Hayes St. (Hayes Valley); details on Instagram.com
Crash an Indian wedding. Learn some moves, watch the pros, and dance the night away in a festive, no-invite-needed affair from Non Stop Bhangra; Saturday at 8pm. // Great American Music Hall, 859 O'Farrell St. (Tenderloin); tickets at eventim.us
Stock up on cucurbits—AKA cucumbers, melons, and squash—at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market with a day of tastings, demonstrations, and education around this summer favorite; Saturday, 10am to 1pm. // Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, One Ferry Building (Embarcadero); details at foodwise.org
Head out for the Hiero Day Street Festival, a multi-day celebration of Bay Area creativity, music, and culture; Friday through Wednesday, September 3. // Schedule and details at hieroday.com
Pick your own bouquet of dahlias and more during an afternoon in the vibrant fields of EarthSpoke Farms; Saturdays, 11am to 1pm, 12pm to 2pm, and 1pm to 3pm. // EarthSpoke Farms, 13501 Point Cabrillo Dr. (Mendocino); book at earthspokefarms.com
Meditate in Golden Gate Park as you learn about the power of flower essence in a guided experience with herbalist Bonnie Rose Weaver; Saturday, 11am to 1pm. // Dahlia Dell, 100 John F Kennedy Dr. (Golden Gate Park); tickets at eventbrite.com
Make your cake (and eat it too) with a decorating class focused on tips and tricks to elevate your cake game; Sunday at 3pm. // Olesia Cake, 2940 16th St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com
Boot scoot on Treasure Island with a day of “Country on the Bay.” Enjoy live music and dancing, Southern-inspired eats, and cocktails with killer views; Sunday, 2pm to 7pm. // Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery Tasting Room, 1 Avenue of the Palms (Treasure Island); tickets at eventbrite.com
Sip, shop, and snack at the MMClay showroom's final rendition of Summer Sundays; Sunday, 10am to 2pm. // MMClay, 69 Gough St. (Hayes Valley); Details on Instagram
