Celebrate Diwali, Día de los Muertos, and a host of other festivities in downtown SF.
Honor the Festival of Lights with Indian Restaurant Week and at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market. For a belated Día de los Muertos, head to a festival in Redwood City or celebrate it alongside Diwali in the Presidio. It’s also a First Thursday this week, which means an art walk in the TL and dancing in the streets of SoMa.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Savor Diwali dishes during SF's Indian Restaurant Week.
Fill your cup at the San Francisco Coffee Festival at Fort Mason.
Double-dip your celebrations at a Día de los Muertos and Diwali festival in the Presidio.
Shop one-of-a-kind jewelry, prints, and more at CCA’s Art and Crafts Fair.
Have a good one.
Savor Diwali dishes during Indian Restaurant Week. Check out six of San Francisco’s top Indian restaurants, including Copra, Bombay Brasserie, and Tiya, showcasing special menus inspired by home, heritage, and the joy of gathering; Monday through Nov. 14. // Details and participating restaurants at indianrestaurantweeksf.com
Enjoy a concert from Australian guitarist Rupert Boyd—who will be covering a range of tunes from Bach to The Beatles—with wines from Tank Garage Winery and light bites from Rivian; Monday, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. // Rivian San Francisco, 340 Fell St. (Hayes Valley); details at festivalnapavalley.org
Discover the art of whiskey at The Museum of Flaviar, an exhibit and tasting experience that showcases the craftsmanship behind the spirit; Mondays through Sundays. // Beacon Grand, 450 Powell St. (Union Square); details at beacongrand.com
Watch results roll in and enjoy some community support during an Election Night watch party; Tuesday, 5pm to 10pm. // Manny’s, 3092 16th St. (Mission); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Get the inside scoop on The RealReal when chief brand officer Kristen Naiman shares insight from her new book, Real Style, in conversation with Sherri McMullen; Tuesday at 7pm. // The RealReal, 253 Post St. (Union Square); RSVP at bookpassage.com
Sip your way through Tuscan history at a dinner with Marchesi Antinori’s estate manager pairing a thoughtfully curated progression of wine with a seasonal multi-course menu; Wednesday at 6pm. // Bottega Napa Valley, 6525 Washington St., Ste. A9 (Yountville); reservations at opentable.com
Enjoy artisan cheeses with Lodi wines in a guided tasting and charcuterie board class; Wednesday, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. // Americana House, Appellation Lodi, 2505 W. Turner Rd. (Lodi); reservations at appellationhotels.com
Stock up on art at Moth Belly Gallery’s affordable market. Shop original art, prints, crafts, merch, and more, all under $200, with proceeds benefiting Hospitality House; Wednesday, 6pm to 9pm. // Moth Belly Gallery, 912 Larkin St. (TenderNob); details on Instagram
Be the first to snag Asian snacks, groceries, and baked goods when SF’s first T&T Supermarket opens. Join the grand opening for cultural performances and giveaways; Thursday at 8am. // T&T Supermarket, 2675 Geary Blvd., Ste. 300 (Inner Richmond); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Experience Scottsdale’s Zuzu at Hotel Valley Ho when chef Russell LaCasce stops by the Claremont for a collaborative five-course dinner pairing the best of California and Arizona’s Valley cuisine; Thursday at 6pm. // Limewood Bar & Restaurant, Claremont Resort & Club, 41 Tunnel Rd. (Berkeley); reservations at opentable.com
Let loose at Downtown First Thursday. Enjoy DJs, dancing, and drag with plenty of food trucks, drinks, and shopping to keep the fun going all night long; Thursday, 5pm to 10pm. // Natoma Cabana, 90 Natoma St. (SoMa); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Explore the TL’s art scene during First Thursdays, featuring a self-guided walk of gallery openings, artist-run spaces, music, performances, and neighborhood cultural events throughout the neighborhood arts district; Thursday, 6pm to 9pm. // Details at sffirstthursdays.org
Shuck like a pro with Hog Island Oyster Co. and learn how to make their signature Hog Wash Mignonette in a sparkling wine-fueled master class; Friday at 5:30pm. // The Post Room, Beacon Grand, 450 Powell St. (Union Square); reservations at opentable.com
Venture into deep space at a celebration of the 80th anniversary of the first picture of Earth taken from space. Step into an immersive listening space with 360-degree spatial sound and interactive lights as you experience the energy of stars, planets, and the galaxy; Friday at 6pm. // The Loom, 2220 Livingston St. (Oakland); tickets at tixr.com
Pair elegant sips and Japanese sandos at a tasting of MacRostie Winery’s chardonnays and pinot noirs alongside Japanese-inspired sandwiches and snacks; Fridays through Sundays at 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm. // MacRostie Winery Estate House, 4605 Westside Rd. (Healdsburg); reservations at exploretock.com
Prep your inner prepper with a class on catching and storing rainwater to make the most of the coming rainy season; Saturday, 10am to 12pm. // Garden for the Environment, 1590 7th Ave. (Inner Sunset); tickets at eventbrite.com
Fill your cup at the San Francisco Coffee Festival. Meet specialty roasters and coffee shops with unique beans, plus enjoy delicious snacks and live entertainment; Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 4:30pm. // Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Blvd. (Marina); tickets at sfcoffeefestival.com
Double-dip your celebrations at a Día de los Muertos and Diwali festival featuring cultural dances, storytelling, arts and crafts, and a fire ceremony at the Presidio Tunnel Tops; Saturday, 10am to 3pm. // Crissy Field Center, 603 Mason St. (Presidio); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Shop one-of-a-kind jewelry, ceramics, prints, and handmade clothing from hundreds of artists at CCA’s Art and Crafts Fair. Stay for fortune telling, art demos, and a beer garden; Saturday, 11am to 5pm. // California College of the Arts, 145 Hooper St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com
Have your pick of Italian offerings at Donato & Co.’s “Italy, Uncorked,” a walk-around tasting of more than 75 wines with chef-curated bites and authentic Italian imports for purchase; Saturday, 12pm to 4pm. // Donato & Co., 2635 Ashby Ave. (Berkeley); tickets at eventbrite.com
Revisit Sideways on National Merlot Day. Join author Rex Pickett for a screening of the movie version of his iconic book complete with wine and popcorn; Saturday, 1pm to 4pm. // Cameo Cinema, 1340 Main St. (St. Helena); reservations at exploretock.com
Raise a pinky at afternoon tea with Crown & Crumpet, featuring housemade scones, tea sandwiches, and seasonal pastries; Saturday, 1pm to 3pm. // Bistro 888, InterContinental San Francisco, 888 Howard St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com
Raise a glass to independent natural winemakers at a waterfront all-you-can-taste event showcasing chilled reds, orange wines, and pét-nats from 20 indie labels; Saturday, 1pm to 4pm. // Purity Wine/The Study Wine Bar, 1401 Marina Way South, Ste. 280 (Richmond); tickets at eventbrite.com
Toast to the opening of Zero Empty Spaces, a new working arts marketplace in Berkeley, and meet the local artists and makers who moved in rent-free in October; Saturday, 5pm to 8pm. // Zero Empty Spaces, 2036 Shattuck Ave. (Berkeley); tickets at eventbrite.com
Groove to a fresh take on Duke Ellington and George Gershwin when the Marcus Roberts Trio returns for New Century Chamber Orchestra’s season opener; Saturday at 7:30pm. // Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at ncco.org
Take a trip to Pompeii in The Secret Museum, which follows three couples across three eras to explore the mysteries of the famed locale; Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm. // The Marsh San Francisco, 1062 Valencia St. (Mission); tickets at themarsh.org
Make Diwali a big block party at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market’s festival of lights featuring live music, cooking demos, a rangoli workshop, henna, and chai; Sunday, 9am to 2pm. // 37th Ave. between Ortega St. and Quintara St. (Outer Sunset); details at sunsetmercantilesf.com
Spend the afternoon tasting regional wine and Peruvian food at La Mar’s “Uncorked” event. Swirl through ten Wine Country producers at your own pace while noshing on cebiches and anticuchos; Sunday, 12pm to 3pm. // La Mar Cocina Peruana, Pier 1 ½ (Embarcadero); tickets at acuityscheduling.com
Honor loved ones at a Día de los Muertos celebration with traditional altars, a procession, live music, dance, and an artisan marketplace all inspired by the Tlaxcala region of Mexico; Sunday, 3pm to 8:30pm. // Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway (Redwood City); details at casacirculocultural.org
Tour 250 years of Presidio history on a ranger-led walk through the landscapes, stories, and people that have shaped its past and present; Sunday, 11am to 12pm. // Presidio Visitor Center, 210 Lincoln Blvd. (Presidio); details at presidio.gov
