Partying is only natural this week.
Earth Day gets an extension with celebrations almost every day. Check out the sustainable fashion-friendly Earth Summit, a cleanup at Stern Grove, Spoonbar’s special menu, and a citywide bioblitz. Also going big: the debut of Cookbook Week, an adults-only Mad Tea House party, the celeb-studded Napa Valley Streamfest, and a wellness weekend in Tahoe.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Fill your shelf at Cookbook Week.
Check out the Napa Valley Streamfest.
Go mad at an adults-only tea party taking over the Children’s Fairyland.
Grab some goods at Sucka Flea, a 21+ market in North Beach.
Have a good one.
Be part of the circularity at the Earth Summit. Hear inspiring talks, join a climate-friendly clothing swap, and explore the future of sustainability with ThredUp and Commons; Monday, 2pm to 6pm and Tuesday, 2pm to 7pm. // ThredUp, 969 Broadway, Ste. 200 (Oakland); tickets at thecommons.earth
Taste the best of Mother nature with the local and seasonal ingredients on display in dishes like wild nettle soup and petrale sole on Spoonbar’s special Earth week menu; Monday through Sunday. // Spoonbar, 219 Healdsburg Ave. (Healdsburg); reservations at opentable.com
Grab breakfast anytime at the new George + Kin’s. The new Napa diner serves up comforting American classics with a Japanese twist; Mondays through Sundays, 8am to 8pm. // George + Kin’s, 3824 Bel Aire Plaza (Napa); georgeandkins.com
Fill your shelf at Cookbook Week. The inaugural fest from the Pop-Up Magazine team celebrates cookbooks and culinary storytellers with a week of inspiring and tasty events around the city; Tuesday through Saturday. // Schedule and tickets at cookbookweek.com
Liven up your lunch break with the return of the Civic Center Soundtrack series. Pick from a lineup of food trucks and jam to live tunes; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12pm to 3pm. // Fulton Plaza, Fulton St. and Larkin St. (Civic Center); details at sfrecpark.org
Experience sommelier David Castleberry’s latest releases when he guides diners through tastings from Comptoir Wine Co. and his “Love & Terroir” project alongside a seasonal menu; Wednesday, 6:30pm to 9pm. // La Connessa, 1695 Mariposa St. (Potrero Hill); tickets at eventbrite.com
Plan to have a blast at Art Bash. Dance hard, stay late, and catch a next-level local lineup featuring Shannon and the Clams, Ruby Ibarra, and more in this celebration of art, music, and fashion with SFMOMA. April 29th, 6pm to 1am. // SFMOMA, 151 Third St. (SoMa); tickets at sfmoma.org
Thank you to our partners at SFMOMA.
Go all-out for Bay Area Pizza Week. Try pies on special at 80 restaurants around the Bay Area; Wednesday through Sunday, May 3rd. // Details at bayareapizzaweek.com
Sip and savor at a Wineluv Wednesday, where you can try more than 40 wines in a private-party atmosphere with sky-high views; Wednesday, 5pm to 8pm. // Amador Club, 550 Montgomery St. Flr. 10 (FiDi); tickets at eventbrite.com
Celebrate the AAPI community with the launch of The United States of Asian America Festival. Kick off with the poignant exhibition Lineages of Organizing and be part of a month of performances, film premieres, and artist-led events across the city; opens Thursday, 6pm to 9pm. // SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St. (SoMa); RSVP at apiculturalcenter.org
Check out the Napa Valley Streamfest. Be part of live podcasts, film premieres, and unforgettable events with your favorite creators at this festival of digital culture; Thursday through Sunday. // Schedule and tickets at napavalleystreamfest.com
Sample the best of San Mateo County during Flavors of the Peninsula, a 10-day celebration of the region’s dynamic global cuisine. Enjoy curated prix fixe menus from more than 120 restaurants and special events with Camber and La Costanera; Thursday through May 3rd. // Tickets, reservation, and details at thesanfranciscopeninsula.com
Thank you to our partners at the San Francisco Peninsula.
Go mad at an adults-only tea party taking over the Children’s Fairyland. The Alice in Wonderland–inspired event offers up cocktails, costumes, and cabaret, with surprises at every turn; Friday, 6pm to 10pm. // Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave. (Oakland); tickets at fairyland.org
Head up high in Healdsburg for rooftop golden-hour sessions with DJ Glitterfox; Friday, 5pm to 7:30pm. // The Rooftop at Harmon Guest House, 227 Healdsburg Ave. (Healdsburg); details at harmonguesthouse.com
Witness the San Francisco Ballet’s reimagining of the myths of Pandora and Prometheus in Aszure Barton and Floating Points’ Mere Mortals, complete with show after-parties ; opens Friday at 8pm through May 3rd. // War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at sfballet.org
Reset in Tahoe during a “Taholistic” weekend of movement, restoration, and connection guided by renowned wellness leaders amid breathtaking scenery; Saturday, 8:30am to 6pm, and Sunday, 8am to 4pm. // Edgewood Tahoe Resort, 180 Lake Pkwy. (Stateline, NV); tickets at edgewoodtahoe.com
See design, craftsmanship, and creativity on display with the return of the San Francisco Decorator Showcase. The annual event transforms a landmark 1897 Queen Anne Victorian in Pacific Heights to showcase the work of SF visionaries. Be part of the drama and dine in the home during a one-night-only culinary experience with Dominique Crenn; Saturday, 6pm to 8pm; showcase through May 25th. // 2315 Broadway (Pacific Heights); tickets at decoratorshowcase.org
Thank you to our partners at the Decorator Showcase.
Help spiff up Stern Grove just in time for concert season during a volunteer shift with Civic Joy Corps; Saturday, 10am to 12pm. // Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove, Sloat Blvd. (Parkside); register at mobilize.us
Get outside for Earth Day. Enjoy free BBQ and farm-fresh sides, guided farm tours, live music, and family-friendly activities during Alemany Farm’s community celebration; Saturday, 11am to 3pm. // Alemany Farm, 700 Alemany Blvd. (Bernal Heights); details at alemanyfarm.org
Groove to live tunes and shop from local makers at a curated market and fair in Mill Valley; Saturday, 11am to 5pm. // Mill Valley Lumber Yard, 129 Miller Ave. (Mill Valley); details on Facebook
Grab some goods at Sucka Flea, a 21+ market in North Beach supporting local artists, vendors, and creatives via thrifted and handmade wares; Saturday, 10am to 5pm. // The Savoy Tivoli, 1434 Grant Ave. (North Beach); details at suckaflea.com
Raise a glass to redwood forests during a day of whiskey, barbecue, music, and earthy fun. For every cocktail sold, Redwood Empire Whiskey will plant a tree in partnership with Trees for the Future; Saturday, 12pm to 7pm. // Redwood Empire Whiskey Bar and Tasting Room, 1095 Nimitz Ave. (Vallejo); tickets at eventbrite.com
Thank you to our partners at Redwood Empire Whiskey.
Take a journey through California wine and culture at Sip the City. The three-story experience features more than 20 acclaimed wineries and local purveyors for an afternoon of tastings, small bites, live performances, and contemporary art; Saturday, 1pm to 4pm. // 945 Market, 945 Market St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com
Think and drink pink in downtown Napa. Enjoy unlimited tastings from local wineries, plus a taco bar and fashion contest at the festive Mr. Pink party; Saturday, 1pm to 4:30pm. // Compline Restaurant, 1300 1st St. #312 (Napa); tickets at complinewine.com
Secure your spot for Fog City Social. The VIP spirits festival includes whiskey, rum, and tequila tastings; indulgent cocktail and cigar experiences; and complimentary dim sum dishes from Yank Sing’s chef; Saturday, 5pm to 8:30pm. // Historic Postal Annex at Rincon Center, 83 Mission St. (Embarcadero); tickets at fogcitysocial.com
Hunt for specimens and species for a citywide bioblitz, where you’ll join fellow nature enthusiasts to document SF’s creatures and plantlife; Sunday, 11am to 2pm. // Golden Gate Heights Park, 2002 12th Ave. (Forest Hill); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Dig into bottomless brunch in Sausalito. Emmy Award–winning chef Ryan Scott has prepared an all-you-can-eat menu fitting for sweeping Bay views; Sunday, 11am to 4pm. // Eria, 562 Bridgeway, (Sausalito); tickets at eriaevents.co
Party with the plovers at a community music festival and birthday celebration for Sunset Dunes; Sunday, 12pm to 4pm. // Sunset Dunes, Great Hwy. (Ocean Beach); details on Instagram
Get back to the GGP Bandshell. A celebration of the historic soul of San Francisco kicks off two seasons of free Sunday shows; Sundays at 1pm. // Spreckels Temple of Music, Music Concourse Dr. (Golden Gate Park); details at goldengateparkband.org
Preview luxury spring looks at the Evaro Italia runaway show. The intimate experience will feature a live presentation of ready-to-wear and handcrafted couture from Florence, along with a Champagne reception and private shopping; May 2nd, 2pm to 5pm. // Fairmont San Francisco, 950 Mason St. (Nob Hill); tickets at eventbrite.com (use the code 7X7RUNWAY for 30 percent off preferred access)
Thank you to our partners at Evaro Italia.
