Make it a week of movement.
Dance in the streets with Bhangra and Beats, refuel after crossing the finish line at the SF Marathon, or swirl fine wines with Delfina Pizzeria or La Connessa. For some creative stimulation, try a silent film, flower-arranging course, or an afternoon outdoors with the SF Public Library.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Marvel over the work at the International Fiber Arts Exhibition.
Go for a festive farmers market stroll at the Mission Community Market’s 15th anniversary.
Do all the things at the SF Public Library's al fresco celebration.
Get in the groove at the return of Bhangra and Beats.
Have a good one!
Enjoy indie wine and Delfina pizza. The duo behind small-batch winery Jolie-Laide is taking over Pizzeria Delfina's wine list with glass, bottle, and flight tastings alongside a daily menu of pies—all with portions of proceeds supporting nonprofit Openhouse; Monday at 5pm. // Pizzeria Delfina, 2406 California St. (Pacific Heights); reservations at opentable.com
Mix up some bubbly at a sparkling cocktails class that'll teach you about the essence effervescence; Monday, 7pm to 9pm. // The Alembic, 1725 Haight St. (Upper Haight); register at eventbrite.com
Release your inner little monster. Lady Gaga’s in town for the Mayhem Ball tour—get your outfit ready now; Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8pm. // Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way (Mission Bay); tickets at ticketmaster.com
Catch up with California’s wild side at a discussion of the state of public lands in the face of federal cuts; Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm. // 220 Montgomery St. (FiDi); tickets at eventbrite.com
Marvel over the work at the International Fiber Arts Exhibition, the biennial show bringing together more than 100 pieces and installations from worldwide artists to celebrate texture, storytelling, and place; free admission Wednesday, show runs through August 3. // Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 South High St. (Sebastopol); details at sebarts.org
Pick up some tips from chef Cathy Whims, six-time James Beard Award finalist and owner of Portland’s Nostrana, when she stops by Omnivore Books to debut her cookbook, The Italian Summer Kitchen; Wednesday at 6:30pm. // Omnivore Books, 3885 Cesar Chavez St. (Noe Valley); details at omnivorebooks.myshopify.com
Get a taste of Sonoma with a collaborative dinner between La Connessa and Marine Layer Wines that pays tribute to the ever-present coastal fog; Wednesday at 6:30 pm. // La Connessa, 1695 Mariposa St. (Potrero Hill); tickets at eventbrite.com
Play with summer blooms at a flower-arranging course led by the team at Mill Valley Flowers; Wednesday, 5:30pm to 7pm. // Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. (Ross); register at maringarden.org
Meet your new favorite spirit and get a surprise pour at Movida’s Tequila Day, where 110 varieties await your exploration; Thursday, 4pm to 10pm. // Movida, 555 2nd St. (SoMa); details at movidalounge.com
Go for a festive farmers market stroll at the Mission Community Market’s 15th anniversary, featuring music, seasonal tastings, and giveaways; Thursday, 3pm to 7 pm. // Bartlett St. and 22nd St. (Mission); details at foodwise.org
Attend Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding. The endearing off-Broadway immersive experience brings its comedic magic to SF for a limited run. Don’t forget to dress up! Thursday through Sunday. // Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Ave. (Presidio); tickets at presidiotheatre.org
Trek to Tahoe for the Gamblers Run Music Festival and three days of music from The Brothers Comatose, Beats Antique, Papadosio, and more—plus gambling if you’re feeling lucky; Thursday through Saturday. // Crystal Bay Casino, 14 NV-28 (Crystal Bay, Nevada); tickets at crystalbaycasino.com
Look inside the Letterform Archive with a curator-led tour of their extensive collection of graphic and typographic art in honor of their tenth anniversary; Friday, 1:30pm to 3:30pm. // Letterform Archive, 2325 3rd St. (Dogpatch); tickets at eventbrite.com
Refresh your runner’s wardrobe. Stock up on workout staples at a pop-up shop curated by Noe Valley’s Running Wylder and founder Katie Douglas; Saturday, 10am to 4pm and Sunday, 10am to 2pm. // 1 Hotel San Francisco, 8 Mission St. (Embarcadero); details at 1hotels.com
Find something fine at Adorn Market. The one-day jewelry pop-up brings together a lineup of independent and small Bay Area businesses for a day of shopping beautifully crafted, heirloom-quality pieces; Saturday, 11am to 5pm. // Groundfloor, 455 Valencia St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com
Enjoy the SF Library al fresco at a celebration packed with things to do in Golden Gate Park. Meet authors, browse books, listen to live performances, and join in on screen printing, birding, button making, and more; Saturday, 11am to 2pm. // Conservatory of Flowers, 100 John F. Kennedy Dr. (Golden Gate Park); details at sfpl.org
Tour the lighter side of SF with a guided bike ride by Ben Davis, the visionary behind some of the city’s most iconic light works including the Bay Bridge Lights and Market Street pride lasers; Saturday, 12pm to 4pm. // Embarcadero Plaza at Steuart St. (Embarcadero); tickets at eventbrite.com
Load up on all things ube. Join a “yum yams” ube festival and community gathering full of good food and company in honor of the closing of Kapwa Gardens; Saturday, 12pm to 6pm. // Kapwa Gardens, 967 Mission St. (SoMa); tickets at kapwagardens.com
Get in the groove at the return of Bhangra and Beats, the music-and-food-filled night market slash block party taking over downtown; Friday, 5pm to 10pm. // Front St. between California St. and Clay St. and Sacramento St. between Davis St. and Battery St. (FiDi); details at bhangraandbeats.com
See choreography and architecture come together at an open rehearsal with Megan Lowe Dances. The company’s Legion of Honor residency invites visitors to in-progress performances of their site-responsive works; Saturdays at 3:30pm through August 23. // Legion of Honor, 100 34th Ave. (Sea Cliff); details at famsf.org
Wind down with some smooth jazz. San Ramon’s free concert series in Alexander Square ends with the smooth sounds of trumpeter Rich Braun, along with beer, wine, and cocktails; Saturday at 7pm. // City Center Bishop Ranch, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd. (San Ramon); details at bishopranch.com
Change up the Saturday night vibe with a silent film and live musical score. Short films by Buster Keaton get accompaniment by the Club Foot Quintet for a night of cinema and history in partnership with the Tenderloin Museum; Saturday at 7:30pm. // Great American Music Hall, 859 O’Farrell St. (Tenderloin); tickets at tenderloinmuseum.org
Post-game the SF Marathon. Whether you ran, spectated, or just managed the street closures, The Post Room has loaded burger and brunch specials waiting for you (and free champagne for badge holders); Sunday, 11:30am to 1:30pm. // The Post Room, Beacon Grand, 450 Powell St. (Union Square); reservations at opentable.com
Dig into a pizza and sake tasting with handcrafted pies from Long Bride Pizza’s Neal DeNardi and small-batch sakes brewed in SF by Sequoia Sake Company; Sunday, 12pm to 2pm and 2:30pm to 4:30pm. // Sequoia Sake Company, 50 Apparel Way (Bayview); tickets at eventbrite.com
Float away from the Sunday scaries on a nighttime cruise. Join Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Mac McAnally for a night of timeless tunes and feel-good anthems along with breathtaking views, a buffet dinner, and an open bar; Sunday at 6:30pm. // City Cruises San Francisco, Pier 3 (Embarcadero); tickets at cityexperiences.com
Have dinner with some new folks for conversation and a family-style culinary celebration of summer veggies with Six for Supper; Sunday, 6pm to 8pm. // Location details and tickets at thethirdplace.is
