Take our advice and check out one of these mouthwatering events, your taste buds can thank us later. 

Thursday, June 13

The Cheese School of San Francisco has set up their cheese-filled summer classes! Kick off the summer with their Cheese & Wine of the Loire Valley class, where you’ll pair French wines with spring cheeses. If you’re not free that night, don’t fret — the Cheese School has multiple classes every week throughout the summer. They even have two special classes for dads this weekend (involving, what else? Cheese and beer and meat). Check out their schedule here. Class is $69 and can be bought here. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. @ 2155 Powell St.

Friday, June 14

BottleRock is long over, but for a more mellow time of food, wine, and music, head to Sonoma for the Huichica Music Festival. The all day happening occurs over two days with twelve awesome indie bands (like Blitzen Trapper, Floating Action, and Damien Jurado), complimentary tastings, and food provided by a range of local vendors. Tickets are $10-$90 here. @ Gundlach Bundshu Winery, Sonoma, purchase tickets here.

If you’re up to walk for your food, join Gourmet San Francisco as they tour through Hayes Valley tasting fine tea, sake, and gourmet cheeses all while learning about the history of the area and how it combines Zen with caffeine. Costs $70 per person, and check out more dates here. 2:30 pm, begins @ Patricia Green.

Saturday, June 15

The small town of Windsor celebrates summer with their third annual Wine & Oyster Festival. Special guest Windsor Vineyards winemaker Nancy Walker will be on hand while you enjoy a flight of chilled wines and a half dozen Tomales Bay oysters. Purchase the $20 tickets here. @308 Center St, Healdsburg.

Sunday, June 16

If you're drawn to the beauty of Tomales Bay this weekend, check out Nick’s Cove Restaurant for their special Father’s Day menu. Featured for both brunch and dinner, this special menu will highlight neighboring farms and fishermen for you and Dad to enjoy. @ 23240 Hwy 1, Marshall (415) 663-1033. 

Tuesday, June 18

SOMArts have announced the literary and culinary guests of their delicious literary event, Feast of Words: A Literary Potluck. Feast of Words will be featuring Troy Gelobter, who will be reading from her play “The Penis Monologues,” while SOMArts provides the potluck. Purchase tickets here for $5 - $10, or $12 at the door. @ SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St.