It's a week for combos and collabs.
Exciting pairings are on offer with Burdell and Hi Neighbor, Brandon Jew and Flour + Water, Hanson of Sonoma and Canela, and Darioush Wines and Movida. Feel full and fulfilled at a gala for the Bread Project and the first of a whole summer of shows at the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, then head into the weekend for some exciting incongruities: dogs at the Giants game and costumed runners at Bay to Breakers.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Saddle up for Bike to Wherever Day.
Be part of the Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience.
Bring your dog along to a Giants game.
Don your most outrageous running gear for Bay to Breakers.
Have a good one.
Get a taste of Roma at Eataly. The new La Pizza & La Pasta restaurant will spotlight Italy’s most iconic cities with an eight-week run of limited menus—starting with the famed capital city; Mondays through Sundays. // Eataly Silicon Valley, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd. (Santa Clara); details at eataly.com
Relive a literary revolution. Ahead of the release of Evergreen Review Magazine: Dispatches from the Literary Underground: Covers & Essays 1957-1973, hear from author and historian Pat Thomas and preview works from this groundbreaking publication; Tuesday at 7pm. // City Lights Booksellers and Publishers, 261 Columbus Ave. (North Beach); register at citylights.com
Kick off summer with the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. Load your calendar with six months of free shows, from music and dance to theater and more; through Saturday, November 1. // Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission St. between 3rd St. and 4th St. (SoMa); full calendar at ybgfestival.org
Thank you to our partners at the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival.
Gawk at the decor at the 46th annual Decorator Showcase. Step into a stunning Pac Heights home transformed by an extraordinary roster of today’s most talented designers; Tuesdays through Sundays, through Monday, May 26. // 2935 Pacific Ave. (Pacific Avenue); tickets at decoratorshowcase.org
Break some bread in honor of the The Bread Project. The Berkeley nonprofit is celebrating 25 years of free culinary training and job placement support with a delicious and glitzy gala; Wednesday, 6pm to 9pm. // Monroe Club, 473 Broadway (North Beach); tickets at eventbrite.com
Find your new favorite vino. Join Wineluv for unlimited tastings from Chappellet, Domaine Carneros, Earthshine, and more, along with delicious hors d'oeuvres and great company; Wednesday, 5pm to 8pm. // Amador Club, 550 Montgomery St., Flr. 10 (FiDi); tickets at eventbrite.com
Experience Burdell without heading over the bridge. Enjoy a special five-course collaboration between acclaimed chefs Geoff Davis and Jason Halverson as part of the “Eat Like A Chef, Drink Like a Somm” charity series from Hi Neighbor Hospitality; Wednesday at 5:30pm. // 100 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); reservations at opentable.com
Saddle up for Bike to Wherever Day. Pick up some new friends and some miles with a casual ride from the Ferry Building to the Mission, followed by a happy hour; Thursday at 4:45pm. // Details and RSVP at sfbike.org
Pay tribute to a pair of beloved Giants broadcasters. Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper will join host Jesse Thorn for behind-the-scenes stories and memories; Thursday at 7:30pm. // Sydney Goldstein Theater, 275 Hayes St. (Civic Center); tickets at cityboxoffice.com
Up your spirit game with a paired dinner at Canela. Raise the bar on a four-course, Spanish-inspired menu with drinks from Hanson of Sonoma Distillery; Thursday, at 6:30pm. // Canela Bistro Bar, 2272 Market St. (Upper Market): reservations at opentable.com
Be part of the Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience, showcasing the best of Sonoma County's farmers, growers, winemakers and chefs; Thursday through Sunday. // Details and tickets at healdsburgwineandfood.com
Raise a glass to Persian-Mexican fusion. Sit down for a four-course meal at Movida with Napa’s Darioush Wines for a refreshing and perfectly paired feast; Thursday at 5pm. // Movida, 555 2nd St. (SoMa); reservations at resy.com
Explore the winding path of life with authors Rebecca Solnit and Lauren Markham as they discuss Solnit’s latest book, No Straight Road Takes You There; Thursday at 6pm. // Mechanics' Institute, 57 Post St. (FiDi); tickets at eventbrite.com
Let it all go at Redmint Spa. Unwind with East-meets-West therapies like the Somadome wellness pod or pulsed electromagnetic field frequency mat for healing at both the cellular and the spiritual level. // Redmint, 2044 Fillmore St. (Pacific Heights) and 1958 Union St. (Cow Hollow); redmint.com (Psst: Join the 7x7 Social Club for 50% off)
Support up-and-coming designers, artists, architects, and more with CCA's graduating student showcase. Grab a drink and some apps as you browse works from the next generation of creative thinkers and makers. Make sure to stay for the outdoor fashion show; Friday at 5pm. // California College of the Arts, 145 Hooper St. (SoMa); details at cca.edu
Experience Sherri McMullen in a whole new way. The Bay Area fashion icon is hosting a retail and designer pop-up at Stewart Cellars with exclusive wine flights, curated shopping, and the chance to get styled by the one and only; Friday through Sunday, 11am to 6pm. // Stewart Cellars, 6752 Washington St. (Yountville); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Book a beautiful staycation. The Suite in Bloom at the Westin St. Francis is a dreamlike escape with thousands of silk flowers and blossoming cherry trees. Join the 7x7 Social Club for even more vacay-like perks, like a complimentary wine tasting, a bottle of sparkling rosé, and 10 percent off the experience. // The Westin St. Francis, 335 Powell St. (Union Square); reservations at marriott.com
Revisit Park Tavern. The neighborhood gem’s glow-up includes more of chef Jonathan Waxman’s signature California cuisine, a remastered look by designer Jon de la Cruz, a new bar program by Third Rail’s Jeff Lyon—and champagne on the house for 7x7 Social Club members. // Park Tavern, 1652 Stockton St. (North Beach); reservations at opentable.com
Bring your dog along for some baseball. Oracle Park’s Dog Days are bringing some extra fluff to Giants games and support for the SF SPCA; Saturday at 6pm. // Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza (Mission Bay); tickets at mlb.com
Party at the Bus Stop. In honor of its 125th anniversary, the beloved bar is throwing a block party for the whole 'hood, with live music, exclusive merch, a petting zoo, and plenty of libations; Saturday, 12pm to 8pm. // Bus Stop, 1901 Union St. (Pacific Heights); details on Instagram
Grab a slice of Mister Jiu's Pizza. For AAPI Heritage Month, Flour + Water Pizzeria is teaming up with chef Brandon Jew for a limited-edition pie featuring braised chicken, ginger-scallion schmaltz, and puffed rice; through Saturday, May 31. // Flour + Water Pizzeria, 532 Columbus Ave. (North Beach); order at fwpizzeria.com
Let the Golden Gate Men’s Chorus take you away with a performance of Cantemus, featuring the renowned Cantus Vocal Ensemble. Enjoy two distinct programs of classical gems and Broadway favorites; Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 4pm. // Mission Dolores Basilica, 3321 16th St. (Mission); tickets at GGMC.org
Settle in for some music in Duboce Park. Bring a blanket and enjoy a long afternoon of live performances from local musicians; Saturday, 12pm to 5pm. // Duboce Park at Scott St. (Duboce Triangle); details at friendsofdubocepark.org
Witness pianists Michael Feinstein and Jean-Yves Thibaudet at Two Pianos: Who Could Ask for Anything More? The SF Symphony show celebrates the works and world of George Gershwin, with other musical greats; Tuesday, May 20 at 7:30pm. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at sfsymphony.org
Thank you to our partners at the San Francisco Symphony.
Don your most outrageous running gear for Bay to Breakers. The annual citywide run is just as fun to watch, too; Sunday at 8am. // Register and learn more at baytobreakers.com
Hear the inspirational young authors of 826 Valencia’s Storytellers’ Showcase. Enjoy live music, refreshments, and the inspirational works of the next generation of writers; Sunday, 1pm to 3pm. // Yerba Buena Gardens, 750 Howard St. (SoMa); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Picnic and imbibe at Pestoni Family's annual spring party. Taste the winery’s latest releases alongside wood-fired pizzas, fresh Hog Island oysters, live music, and more. Sunday, 1pm to 3pm. // Pestoni Family Estate Winery, 1673 St Helena Hwy. S (Helena); tickets at pestonifamily.com
Plan for the return of Verdi’s Requiem. Conductor James Gaffigan leads a stellar group of soloists for this powerful program, which also premieres several choral works by composer Gordon Getty; Friday, June 20 and Sunday, June 22. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at sfsymphony.org
Thank you to our partners at the San Francisco Symphony.
