It’s a great week to chase spirits of every variety.
For the alcoholic sort, catch classes, happy hours, tastings, and dinners across the Bay Area. For souls seeking summer, catch the final days of SF Fringe and street-side parties. Scratch your itch for adventure in Healdsburg, Los Gatos, and Yountville—nd don't forget to heed the Hungry Ghost.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Bring your happy hour outside at the Embarcadero Center.
Come to Gigi's for the collab, stay for the umami butter.
Embrace the gloom with a Fogust party in Sunset Dunes.
Cheer on SF’s WNBA team at a Valkyries block party.
Catch the final acts of this year’s San Francisco Fringe Festival.
Have a good one.
Brush up on your agave knowledge with a tequila- and mezcal-focused cocktail class; Monday, 7pm to 9pm. // The Alembic, 1725 Haight St. (Upper Haight); tickets at eventbrite.com
Raise a glass to National Pinot Day with free pours at Mark Herold Wines. The newly-opened tasting room is offering complementary tastings from prestigious Sonoma County vineyards; Monday, 10am to 4pm. // Mark Herold Wines, 7415 St Helena Hwy. (Napa); markheroldwines.com
Go all in on tomato girl summer with a special week-long menu at Spoonbar with dishes like heirloom tomato and stone fruit panzanella, and tomato risotto; Tuesday through Sunday. // Spoonbar, 219 Healdsburg Ave. (Healdsburg); details at spoonbar.com
Check out the "new" Donato Enoteca. Fresh from a months-long renovation, Redwood City's favorite Italian hotspot debuts a new small plates menu from Poesia chef Marco Bertoldo, an elegant new interior, and pizza al padellino. // Donato Enoteca, 1041 Middlefield Rd. (Redwood City); reservations at donatoenoteca.com
Enjoy a taste of New Zealand at a collaborative dinner featuring acclaimed Napa Valley winemaker (and Kiwi) Blair Guthrie of Stewart Cellars at Tasting House; Wednesday at 7pm. // Tasting House, 368 Village Ln. (Los Gatos); reservations at opentable.com
Bring your happy hour outside. The Embarcadero Center’s outdoor happy hour serves up signature cocktails, wines, and beer, along with photobooth snaps and freebies for early attendees; Wednesday at 4pm. // Two Embarcadero Center, Sacramento St. (FiDi); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Taste more than 30 wines and mingle with fellow oenophiles in Wineluv’s monthly gathering; Wednesday, 6pm to 8pm. // Amador Club, 550 Montgomery St., Flr. 10 (FiDi); tickets at eventbrite.com
Pair Hilda and Jesse delights with pours from Guthrie Family Wines during a special five-course meal inspired by the organic winery; Thursday at 5:30pm. // Hilda and Jesse, 701 Union St. (Russian Hill); reservations on resy.com
Embrace the gloom with a Fogust party in Sunset Dunes. Grab some merch, enjoy some tunes, and play some games all in the name of our beloved Karl; Thursday, 5pm to 7pm. // Sunset Dunes, Great Highway and Noriega St. (Ocean Beach); details on Instagram
Forget Labubu. DIY your own purse accessories at Charm School. The intimate evening event from vintage reseller The Nouvou will offer hands-on opportunities to shop, create, and celebrate all things luxury bags and accessories; Thursday at 6:30pm. // 2450 Valdez St. (Oakland); tickets at eventbrite.com
See Market Street come alive with another rendition of Unstaged featuring live performances, sidewalk karaoke, art activations, and cooking demos at Saluhall; Thursday, 4pm to 7pm. // Market St. between 5th St. and 6th St. (SoMa); RSVP at marketstreetarts.org
Come for the collab, stay for the umami butter. Chef Tu David Phu and Bianca Wong of legacy Vietnamese restaurant family Le Soleil are rolling out a special, one-night-only menu of snacks and wine pairings at Gigi's. Walk ins are welcome and reservations are available; Thursday, 4pm to 9pm. // Gigi's, 299 Divisadero St. (NoPa), meetatgigis.com
Cheer on SF’s WNBA team at a Valkyries block party. Catch the game against Phoenix on giant screens, shoot some hoops, and enjoy live DJ sets and all-night happy hours; Friday, 4pm to 9pm. // 240 Front St. (FiDi); RSVP at downtownsf.org
Start off the weekend with a sunset show at the SF Zoo. Wreckless Strangers will provide the jams, as the drinks flow and the animals show off; Friday, 5pm to 7pm. // San Francisco Zoo, Sloat Blvd. and Upper Great Hwy. (Lake Merced); tickets at sfzoo.org
Be part of the legendary GLIDE Summer Gala. The annual event is taking to the Phoenix Hotel with live DJ sets, a performance from the GLIDE Ensemble, and a night of dancing, connection, and purpose; Friday, 8pm to 12am. // Phoenix Hotel, 601 Eddy St. (Tenderloin); tickets at classy.org
Get a seat on the grass at the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. Now through November, they're serving up free all-ages shows outdoors including unforgettable live music, vibrant dance, and a movie night playing Coco. // Yerba Buena Gardens, on Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts (SoMa); full calendar at ybgfestival.org
Thank you to our partners at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival.
Take a retro ride through Wine Country aboard a classic VW bus. West Wine Tours will be your guide to hidden gems with insider tips. // Reservations at westwinetours.com (psst: Join 7x7 Social Club for 20 percent off private tours.)
Find your zen in Menlo Park. The Den Meditation is partnering with Hotel Nia for “self-care Saturdays," starting with a New Moon meditation session; Saturday, 10:45am to 12pm. // Hotel Nia, 200 Independence Dr. (Menlo Park); reservations at denmeditation.com
Catch the final acts of this year’s San Francisco Fringe Festival. Enjoy micro-plays (60 minutes or less) from indie theater companies; Saturday and Sunday. // Taylor Street Theatre, 277 Taylor St. (Tenderloin); tickets at eventbrite.com
Party in downtown’s backyard. The Crossing at East Cut is closing out summer with a backyard bash complete with lawn games, festive drinks, a live DJ, and a pickleball tournament; Saturday, 12pm to 3pm. // The Crossing at East Cut, 250 Main St. (Embarcadero); RSVP at thethirdplace.is
Watch the pros dance it out at the Red Bull Dance Your Style national finals, bringing together 16 of the nation’s top freestyle dancers for unforgettable 1:1 battles; Saturday at 4pm. // SVN West, 10 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at redbull.com
Don’t fear the Hungry Ghost. Join the Chinatown festival honoring souls who seek solace among the living and centuries of Chinese custom. The night kicks off with a parade followed by music, art, rituals, and more; Saturday, 4pm to 9pm. // Location and details at ghost-festival.org
Get dazzled by drones as more than 500 illuminated flyers perform acrobatic feats of light to the backdrop of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons in a record-setting performance; Saturday and Sunday at 8pm. // Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave. (Daly City); tickets at thedroneartshow.com
Refresh brunch with a new restaurant from executive chef Rebecca Weitzman. Yountville’s Clementine brings casual vibes to fresh California and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine; open Wednesdays through Sundays. // Clementine, 6525 Washington St. (Yountville); reservations at opentable.com
Kick off the season at the Faust Harvest Party, where you can sip wine and shop local vendors in a stunning Victorian winery; Sunday at 11am. // Faust Haus, 2867 St. Helena Hwy. (St. Helena); tickets at exploretock.com
Raise a mimosa to downtown divas Princess Jackie and Nikita Vega at an epic brunch-and-drag show; Sunday at 12:30pm. // Hotel Zeppelin, 545 Post St. (TenderNob); reservations at opentable.com
Treat your furbaby to a day out with a "Pawsh Retreat.” Take part in doggy photo booths, massage sessions, agility courses, and a special menu just for pets; Sunday, 11am to 3pm. // Chaminade Resort and Spa, One Chaminade Ln. (Santa Cruz); details at chaminade.com
Hit the water for a sunset cruise. Glide slowly past Alcatraz, under the Golden Gate, and along the Marin Headlands on an unforgettable evening ride. 7x7 Social Club members can take a friend for free with BOGO tickets.. // Blue & Gold Fleet, Pier 39 (Fisherman’s Wharf); tickets at blueandgoldfleet.com
