Thomas Keller's Addendum has reopened for the season—that means pulled pork sandos are ready for pickup. (Courtesy of @adhoc_addendum)
Monday, March 26-31: Get a Taste of Stockhome
When: 8:15pm to 10:30pm
Where: Plaj Restaurant, 333 Fulton St. (Hayes Valley), plajrestaurant.com
Why: Because this Hayes Valley restaurants is one of our faves—and their upcoming spinoff, expected to open in Petaluma this spring, promises to be special. Taste Swedish street food in a four-course pre-fixe previewing dishes from the new Stockhome Restaurant. Tickets ($40/person) available at eventbrite.com.
Tuesday, March 27: Crawfish Boil
When: 5:30pm to 11pm
Where: Alba Ray's, 2293 Mission St (Mission), albarays.com
Why: It's crawfish season, and Alba Ray's is celebrating with a family style boil. There'll be charbroiled oysters, boudin balls, salad, a bucket of boiled crawfish with corn and sausage and beignets for dessert all for just $49 per person. Wash it all down with plenty of hurricanes and sazeracs. // Reservations are available at albarays.com.
Tuesday, March 27: An Evening of French Cinema
When: 6pm
Where: The Alliance Française of San Francisco, 1345 Bush St. (TenderNob)
Why: Explore French cinema and watch short film, Je Suis une Actrice by Benoit Lach, and Origami by Patrick Demers. // Free, but $5 donation recommended, eventbrite.com
Tuesday, March 27: Comedy, Pizza + Cheap Beer
When: 7 to 8:30pm
Where: Tope Lounge, 1326 Grant Ave. (North Beach), topesf.com
Why: There's no better way to spend a Tuesday night than with a few laughs with some stellar comedians, a couple slices of pie and booze? There will also be swag giveaways. // sf.funcheap.com
Wednesday, March 28: Dancing + Free Bubbly
When: 9pm to 2am
Where: Housepitality SF, 1192 Folsom St. (SoMa)
Why: Party on Hump Day with free Champagne from 9-10pm, and boogie to beats from DJs Justin Aulis Long, Tyrel Williams, Layne, and Justin Anastasi. // Free with RSVP before 10pm or $5 presale at facebook.com
Thursday, March 29: Eat Steak With Belcampo Cofounder Anya Fernald
When: 7pm to 8:30pm
Where: Belcampo Restaurant & Butcher Shop, 2405 Larkspur Landing Circle (Larkspur), belcampo.com
Why: Learn all things beef with meat master and Belcampo co-founder Anya Fernald. She'll teach you the differences between dry and wet aging, grain vs grass fed, and how to choose cook and serve steaks. There'll also be a side by side tasting of pasture raised rib-eye steaks aged to 28, 40 and 60 days. // Tickets ($75) are available at eventbrite.com
Thursday, March 29: An Evening of Female Empowerment
When: 6:30pm to 8pm
Where: Equinox Sports Club San Francisco, 747 Market St. (SoMa), equinox.com
Why: If you identify as female and are in want of some inspiration, head to Equinox for a workshop and lecture led by Unbreakable Woman founder Maura Barclay. You'll come away feeling empowered thanks to a series of education, movements, and self-defense training. // Sign up at Splashthat.com
Thursday, March 29: Soundbath and Reiki
When: 7pm to 8:30pm
Where: Halcyon SF, 314 11th St. (SoMa), halcyon-sf.com
Why: Take in the resonant sounds of a gong, crystal and alchemy singing bowls, drums, chimes, and singing. During the session, there will also be hands-on reiki touch healing for ultimate healing. // Tickets ($23) are available at facebook.com
Friday, March 30: Fort Point Mosaic Park Beer Launch
When: 4pm to 9pm
Where: Thee Parkside, 1600 17th St. (Potrero Hill), theeparkside.com
Why: Head to Thee Parkside to celebrate the launch of Fort Point's new beer Mosaic Park beer and try it before it hits bars, restaurants and stores the following week. The beer is a single hop pale ale with a well-rounded body with notes of berries, grass, grapes, and papaya. // facebook.com
Friday, March 30: Full Moon Flower Walk
When: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: San Francisco Botanical Garden, 1199 9th Ave. (Golden Gate Park)
Why: Tour the botanical garden after dark in the light of the full moon. Enjoy light refreshments and take in the flowers and foliage like you never have before. // Tickets ($39) are available at facebook.com
Saturday, March 31: Dinner at Che Fico
When: 5pm to 11pm
Where: Che Fico, 838 Divisadero St. (NoPa), chefico.com
Why: The highly anticipated Italian concept by Chef David Nayfeld (Eleven Madison Park) and James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Angela Pinkterton (also Eleven Madison Park) brings even more deliciousness to Divisadero with its opening. The focus will be rustic, casual Italian Californian, and there'll be pizza with an oven brought in from Naples, a handmade pasta program, a salumi room, and more.
Saturday, March 31: Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Y'all
When: 11am to 2pm
Where: Addendum, 6476 Washington St. (Yountville), thomaskeller.com/addendum
Why: Enjoy a perfect picnic as Thomas' Keller's to-go spot Addendum returns with its buttermilk fried chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, barbecue pork ribs, and more. The sides come with a selection from the garden at The French Laundry, including sriracha coleslaw, couscous, macaroni salad, and more. There's also a selection of beers, locals wines, sweet tea, lemonade and more.
Saturday, March 31: FELT (mini) Festival
When: 8pm to 2am
Where: Bayview Opera House, 4705 3rd St. (Bayview)
Why: Listen to killer rap music and check ou new media art with live indoor and outdoor performances set to interactive virtual reality experiences and projected 3D animations. // Tickets ($23) are available at facebook.com
Saturday, March 31: Hogwarts House Party
When: 10pm to 2am
Where: Origin Nightclub, 1538 Fillmore St. (NoPa), originsf.com
Why: A Harry Potter costume party? Oh yes. There will be props, decorations, a sorting hat, complimentary photobooth, and DJs spinning killer jams. Dress up, grab your broomstick, and party with your local witches, wizards, and muggles. // Tickets ($15-$25) are available online.
Sunday, April 1: Brunch Like a Boss
When: Multiple locations
Where: Multiple times
Why: Peep our list of seriously epic Easter brunches at 7x7.com.
