Call it a comeback.
Making a glorious return this week: the immersive Startup Art Fair, Lord Stanley’s Turntable, Filoli’s spring tea, the Cherry Blossom Fest, SF Climate Week, the SF LGBT Center Soirée, Fort Mason's Night Market, and the SF SPCA’s birthday block party. Not enough to keep you busy? Check out New Mexican works at Heath Ceramics pop-up, Spring Fest in Emeryville, and a Thai New Year celebration at the Asian Art Museum.
Jump ahead to these week's top events:
Indulge in some post-Tax Day relief during all-day happy hours.
Party after hours at the de Young.
Tour the halls of the Startup Art Fair.
Blush and gush over the Cherry Blossom Festival.
Have a good one.
Explore unique works at the Folklore pop-up, when the Santa Fe-based contemporary art gallery, lifestyle shop, and gathering space brings its artworks and aesthetic to Heath; through April 19th. // Heath Ceramics Factory & Showroom, 2900 18th St. (Mission); details at heathceramics.com
Get in the Hawaiian spirit when Top Chef fan favorite and James Beard nominee chef Sheldon Simeon shares tales from his new cookbook Ohana Style; Tuesday at 6:30pm. // Omnivore Books on Food, 3885 Cesar Chavez St. (Noe Valley); omnivorebooks.com
Taste the return of Turntable, the beloved Lord Stanley concept. Chef Julio Martin Báez from Argentina’s Michelin-starred Julia will join Wolfsbane chef Rupert Blease for a nine-course tasting menu celebrating Northern California; Tuesday through Saturday. // Wolfsbane, 2495 Third St. (Dogpatch); reservations at opentable.com
Raise a glass to Filoli spring tea, with traditional finger sandwiches, warm scones, and pastries along with Champagne and rosé amid the Garden House blooms; Mondays through Fridays through May 1st. // Filoli, 86 Cañada Rd. (Woodside); tickets at filoli.org
Celebrate Artichoke Week with Bosco and chow down on dishes like pizza rossa and fazzoletti pasta that highlight the veggie's peak perfection; Tuesday through Sunday. // Bosco, 888 Brannan St. (SoMa); reservations at opentable.com
Wish Bar Brucato a happy first birthday with a five-course seasonal dinner in collaboration with Copain Wines. Start the evening with a distillery tour before you dig in; Wednesday at 6pm. // Bar Brucato, 275 South Van Ness Ave. (Mission); reservations at opentable.com
Indulge in some post-Tax Day relief during all-day happy hours. Try Corzetti’s $10 negroni and pizza spritz or deals at Wildseed on favorites like green falafel and crispy chicken sliders; Wednesday, 11:30am to 9pm. // Corzetti, 398 Geary St. (TenderNob); corzettisf.com and 2000 Union St. (Cow Hollow); wildseedsf.com
Be part of the Sea Otter Classic, the world’s premier cycling festival where you can spectate, participate, test out new gear, and geek out over gravel in scenic Monterey; Thursday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm, and Sunday, 9am to 2pm. // Weathertech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy. (Salinas); tickets at seaotterclassic.com
Head to Fort Mason for the San Francisco Art Fair. The dynamic event brings together 85+ galleries from around the world and presents a cross-section of modern and contemporary art in the Bay Area via talks, panels, and more; Thursday through Sunday. // Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Blvd. (Marina); tickets at sanfranciscoartfair.com
Thank you to our partners at the San Francisco Art Fair.
Offer up some snaps for three writers, two poets, and one journalist in a special poetry reading session and Q&A with the Kitchen Table; Thursday, 5:30pm to 7pm. // Golden Sardine, 362 Columbus Ave. (North Beach); RSVP at thethirdplace.is
Attend a salad-themed block party at Mixt, celebrating 20 years of serving greens at 20 locations in the Bay and beyond. There will be ree refreshments, cake, and a live set from Nate/Caliber DJs; Thursday, 12pm to 1pm. // Mixt, 560 Mission Street (FiDi); register at eventbrite.com
Shop artisinal Japanese works at the POJ Studio pop-up to score curated tableware, décor, incense, tea, and DIY kits; Thursday through May 17th. // SF76, 758 Buchanan St. (Hayes Valley); details at pojstudio.com
Dine for a cause. Support the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and Project Open Hand when you eat at any of the restaurants participating in this year’s Dining Out For Life; Thursday, April 16th. // Details and participating restaurants at diningoutforlife.com
Thank you to our partners at Dining Out For Life Bay Area.
Revisit The Big One at the Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel’s Making History Fun Again series with historian John Martini’s look at one of SF’s most defining events with a side of themed cocktails; Thursday, 6pm to 7pm. // The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, 495 Geary St. (TenderNob); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Party at the de Young after hours. The next Late Night returns with drinks, bites, dancing, and immersive gallery experiences; Thursday, 9pm to 12am. // de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr. (Golden Gate Park); tickets at famsf.org
Tour the halls of the Startup Art Fair. More than 70 independent artists return to the Hotel Del Sol to transform its rooms into immersive galleries where you can connect with and buy from makers directly; Friday, 7pm to 10pm, Saturday, 12pm to 9pm, and Sunday, 12pm to 7pm. // Hotel Del Sol, 3100 Webster St. (Cow Hollow); tickets at startup-art.com
Gear up for Climate Week. The citywide “decentralized conference” brings talks, workshops, cleanups, and creative pursuits all over the Bay Area to help you get informed and empowered to work toward climate solutions; Friday through April 26th. // Schedule and details at climateweeknetwork.org
Prepare for an epic Middle-Earth battle when the San Francisco Symphony and Chorus brings the Academy Award–winning score of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King alive alongside a screening; April 30th through May 1st at 7:30pm and May 2 at 2pm. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center), tickets at sfsymphony.org
Thank you to our partners at the San Francisco Symphony.
Stock up at the Fort Mason Night Market on West Coast Craft-curated goods, Off the Grid dinner, and DJ vibes; Friday, 5pm to 10pm. // Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Blvd. (Marina); details at fortmason.org
Start the weekend off with a vegetarian feast at Copra’s Vishu Sadya honoring the Malayalese New Year with inventive traditional dishes; Saturday and Sunday, 11:30am to 2pm. // Copra, 1700 Fillmore St. (Pacific Heights); reservations at opentable.com
Head out for Spring Fest at the Public Market Emeryville. The seasonal celebration includes an outdoor maker’s market, beekeeping pop-up, live music, and family-friendly activities all day long; Saturday, 12pm to 7pm. // Public Market Emeryville, 5959 Shellmound St. (Emeryville); details at publicmarketemeryville.com
Support your the good boys and girls at a free SF SPCA birthday block party in honor of their 158th anniversary. Bring your pup for live music, food and drinks, and a people and pets lookalike contest; Saturday, 12pm to 5pm. // Alabama St. between 15th St. and 16th St. (Mission); RSVP at sfspca.org
Blush and gush over the Cherry Blossom Festival. The celebration of blooms returns with a weekend of cultural activities, including creative workshops, traditional performances, and a vibrant parade grand marshalled by Atsuko Okatsuka; Saturday and Sunday. // Details at sfcherryblossom.org
Show up for the community at the SF LGBT Center's 2026 soirée. Expect a delicious dinner, live music, dazzling performances, and a lively auction with hosts Sister Roma and Honey Mahogany; Saturday at 5:30pm. // City View at Metreon, 135 4th St. (SoMa); tickets at sfcenter.org
Join a Sausalito block party with Cultivar Wines. Grab a glass and BBQ-inspired bites and settle in for live tunes with great views; Sunday, 12pm to 8pm. // Cultivar Sausalito, 690 Bridgeway (Sausalito); RSVP at cultivarwine.com
Find something special at Petaluma Vintage, where more than 85 vintage and antique dealers will share their wares of clothing, accessories, home goods, collectibles, and more; Sunday, 9am to 3pm. // Petaluma Fairgrounds, 900 East Washington (Petaluma); details at petalumavintage.com
Celebrate Thai New Year. The Asian Art Museum's Songkran festivities will include classical dancing, music, and art activities for all; Sunday at 10:30am. // Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St. and the San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin St. (Civic Center); details at asianart.org
Make a unique contour creation at a drawing with wire class that takes you from pen to sculptural object; Sunday, 1pm to 4pm. // MarinMOCA, 1210 Fifth Ave. (San Rafael); register at marinmoca.org
Fill your cup at Rosé the SLO Way, the pink-powered wine party with tastings of more than 30 premier rosés paired with signature bites from local chefs; Sunday, 1pm to 4pm. // Hotel San Luis Obispo, 877 Palm St. (San Luis Obispo); tickets at rosethesloway.com
