Prep your palate for sweet treats.
Check out George’s Donuts drool-worthy Che Fico collab, Salt & Straw’s apple delights, and Bonjour Bakehouse’s French pastries. Treats also abound at celebrations across the city: it’s time for cake with Claude the Alligator at the Cal Academy of Sciences, Duboce Park, and Project Open Hand, and edible spreads for Malaysia Day at Damansara, Latin American Heritage Month at Mägo, and Cheese Fest at the Ferry Building. Nom nom.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Wish SF’s favorite albino alligator a happy birthday.
Celebrate Project Open Hand's 40th anniversary at a fabulous gala.
Give it up for Duboce Park's 125th anniversary.
Have a good one.
Trim your own bonsai tree, free beer in hand, with a beginners-welcome class at Fort Point; Monday, 5pm to 7pm. // Fort Point Beer Company, 1 Ferry Building (Embarcadero); tickets at bonsaify.com
Eat your veggies with a little help from Yasmin Khan. The award-winning author will stop by Omnivore Books to celebrate her latest, Sabzi: Vibrant Vegetarian Recipes; Monday at 6:30pm. // Omnivore Books on Food, 3885 Cesar Chavez St. (Noe Valley); RSVP at omnivorebooks.myshopify.com
Fan girl over Sweetgreen salads and merch at the celebration of its Mission Rock opening. Come for lunch and stay for special goodies, Juice Shop libations, and exclusive takeaways; Monday, 10am to 2pm. // Sweetgreen, 1023 3rd St. (Mission Bay); details at sweetgreen.com
Stop in for spirit-free cocktails at SF’s original NA hotspot—which are 30 percent off for 7x7 Social Club members. // Ocean Beach Cafe, 734 La Playa St.(Outer Richmond); menu at linktr.ee
Go apple picking with your senses at Salt & Straw, which is celebrating apple season with flavors like apple cider donuts, vanilla apple custard tart, and caramel apple sherbet; through October 2nd. // Salt & Straw, 586 Hayes St. (Hayes Valley) and 2201 Fillmore St. (Pacific Heights); details at saltandstraw.com
Check out the sweeter side of Che Fico with the debut of a one-week-only pistachio and orange blossom donut created in collaboration with pastry chef Janina O'Leary at George’s; through Sunday. // George's Donuts & Merriment, 163 W Portal Ave. (Forest Hill); georgessf.com
Wish SF’s favorite albino alligator a happy birthday. Claude is turning 30 and having his own adults-only blow-out bash. Enjoy live portrait and screenprinting, Claude-themed drinks, exclusive merch, and the debut of the Claude Plushie claw machine; Thursday, 6pm to 9pm. // The Exploratorium, Pier 15 (Embarcadero); tickets at calacademy.org
Dine in at San Mateo’s much-hyped bakery. Bonjour Bakehouse’s café has added new indoor seats to its lineup of fresh-fruit scones, award-winning croissants, and irresistible cookies, so you can sit and savor. // Bonjour Bakehouse, 1007 Howard Ave. (San Mateo); details at bonjourbakehouse.com
Visit the Baldacci Family for small-production Napa Valley wines and organic vineyard views. Join 7x7 Social Club and bring a friend with BOGO tasting deals. // Baldacci Family Vineyards, 6236 Silverado Trail (Napa); reservations at baldaccivineyards.com
Celebrate Project Open Hand's 40th anniversary at a fabulous gala emceed by the legendary Sister Roma for a night of live music and fundraising fun; Friday, 6pm to 10pm. // San Francisco Design Center Galleria, 101 Henry Adams St. (SoMa); tickets at classy.org
Witness the spectacle of Stamptown, a wildly funny, addictively raunchy 90-minute variety show from Zach Zucker; Friday and Saturday, 7pm and 10pm. // Club Fugazi, 678 Green St. (Russian Hill); tickets at clubfugazisf.com
Go beyond Salt Fat Acid Heat. Hear author Samin Nosrat discuss the inspiration behind her new cookbook, Good Things; Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm. // Sydney Goldstein Theater, 275 Hayes St. (Civic Center); tickets at cityarts.net
Spend your weekend in the barrel room—or the rooftop balcony—at Redwood Empire Whiskey’s new distillery. Get a tour of the stunning restored 19th-century brick buildings that caps off with a guided tasting of six whiskeys; Thursdays through Sundays 12pm to 7pm. // Redwood Empire Whiskey Bar and Tasting Room, 1095 Nimitz Ave. (Vallejo); reservations at redwoodempirewhiskey.com
Thank you to our partners at Redwood Empire Whiskey.
Discover the sounds and sights of Flower Piano. This iconic performance among the foliage of Golden Gate Park opens with special headliners, premium food, and the ideal setup. Join 7x7 Social Club for 20 percent off tickets to Flower Piano Lounge; opens Friday, 4pm to 7:30pm. // Celebration Garden, 1199 9th Ave. (Golden Gate Park); tickets at gggp.org
Be the first to see SF’s newest park. Treasure Island’s latest treasure, Cityside Park, is officially opening with a day of fanfare, food, and music; Saturday, 11am to 4pm. // Cityside Park, 387 Avenue of the Palms (Treasure Island); details at offthegrid.com
Make, tinker, and discover at the Maker Faire Bay Area. Explore interactive exhibits, meet incredible inventors, and dive into a celebration of curiosity and creativity; Friday, September 26th through Sunday, September 28th. // Mare Island Naval Shipyard, 560 Nimitz Ave. (Vallejo); tickets at bayarea.makerfaire.com
Thank you to our partners at the Maker Faire Bay Area.
Check out the San Jose scene at the Santana Row Maker’s Market, featuring more than 60 local artists, crafters, and designers; Saturday, 11am to 6pm. // Santana Row, 377 Santana Row (San Jose); details at eventbrite.com
Give it up for Duboce Park. In honor of its 125th anniversary, join a day-long celebration with lawn games, dodgeball, a paper airplane contest, along with live music, food, and crafts; Saturday, 11am to 4pm. // Duboce Park, Scott St. (Duboce Triangle); details at friendsofdubocepark.org
Express yourself with a painting workshop focused on releasing “big feelings” and tapping into your creativity; Saturday, 11am to 12pm. // Richmond Library, 351 9th Ave. (Inner Richmond); register at sfpl.org
Find your power pose underneath the redwoods. After a grounding hour of yoga from Altamont General Store co-founder and yoga instructor Jenay Hofftin, join a group for intuitive readings from psychic and medium Tara Mantone; Friday, 4:30pm to 7pm. // Mighty Arrow Ranch (Occidental); tickets and location details at anjenaya.com
Dig into the SF Cheese Fest. Sample California’s finest cheeses, experience a giant grazing table, and match your dairy delights with preserves, chocolate, and charcuterie, beer, wine, and more; Saturday, 6pm to 9pm. // Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building (Embarcadero); tickets at cacheeseguild.org
Support the Presidio Theatre during a night of island magic. Their inaugural luau-themed fundraiser will feature Hawaiian cuisine, complimentary drinks, hula, tiki carving, and a concert with ukulele star Jake Shimabukuro; Saturday at 5:30pm. // Presidio Theatre Performing Arts Center, 99 Moraga Ave. (Presidio); tickets at presidiotheatre.org
Clear your plate (and calendar) for the Chandon Oyster Fest. Bubbly meets briny at the ultimate garden party where Hog Island oysters and St. Louis-style ribs pair perfectly with sparkling wine and sunshine; Saturday, September 20th. // Chandon, 1 California Dr. (Yountville) tickets at exploretock.com
Thank you to our partners at Chandon.
Feast like a native at a Malaysia Day Brunch. Chef Tracy of Damansara is celebrating her home country with a 15-course brunch and tea pairing, including the one-day-only return of her iconic curry puff; Sunday, 12pm to 2pm. // Damansara, 1781 Church St. (Noe Valley); reservations at damansara.square.site
Be part of a delicious Latin American Heritage Month kickoff at Mägo, where they’re serving up Guatemalan cuisine and Peruvian dessert in a three-course, family-style dinner in partnership with La Cocina; Sunday at 4pm and 6:30pm. // Mägo, 3762 Piedmont Ave. (Oakland); reservations at opentable.com
Memorialize the legend of The Fillmore at a pop-up tattoo event. Choose from a lineup of Fillmore-inspired flash tats done by local artists; Sunday at 11am. // Idle Hand Tattoo, 575 Haight St. (Lower Haight); book at idlehandsf.as.me
Hang with Bar Iris at a festive block party. Enjoy yakitori skewers and Japanese-inspired food, seasonal cocktails, live music, and a curated lineup of local vendors; Sunday, 12pm to 7pm. // Bar Iris, 2310 Polk St. (Russian Hill); details on Instagram
Raise a glass to Whiskies of the World. Sample more than 150 premium whiskies from renowned distillers with unlimited tastings. Plus, enjoy light bites, masterclasses, and time with the experts behind your favorite drams; Friday September 26th. // August Hall, 420 Mason St. (TenderNob); tickets at whiskiesoftheworld.com
Thank you to our partners at Whiskies of the World.
Get ready for the San Francisco Fall Show. Paradise Found is an invitation to luxuriate in the splendor of art, antiques, and design from the exotic to the tropical; Thursday, October 16th to Sunday, October 19th. // Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture; 2 Marina Blvd. (Marina); tickets at https://sffallshow.org
Thank you to our partners at the 2025 San Francisco Fall Show.
