Wine lovers, rejoice.
This week is full of ways to imbibe. Start with the Embarcadero Center Wine Walk, then do dinner-and-wine at Spruce, the Beach Chalet, the Presidio Theatre, and the AAPI Coalition in Santa Rosa. Adventures in vino continue at Filoli, Dutcher Crossing Winery, and St. Supéry; or switch things up at a coffee tasting with Red Bay Roasting, a block party at the Bus Stop Saloon, or Bay to Breakers.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Grab some sourdough for solidarity at Rize Up Bakery.
Party in the Mission at Valencia Live!
Chow down at the Spring Fling Lobster Broil with St. Supéry in Napa.
Have a good one.
Grab some sourdough for solidarity. Rize Up Bakery is teaming up with Flor de Chile's Natalia Flores and Pass the Sauced's Karla Rosales-Barrios for a limited-edition “all heat, no hate” loaf to support La Cocina; through May. // Details and orders at rizeupsourdough.com
Travel to Burgundy with Vignoble des Cabottes, a newly established winery in the region partnering with Spruce in a guided wine pairing with a seasonal tasting menu; Tuesday at 6:30pm. // Spruce, 3640 Sacramento St. (Presidio Heights); tickets at eventbrite.com
Grab your apron and get into the kitchen with 18 Reasons. The nonprofit teaching kitchen offers classes for every level from basic knife skills to creating community dinners and seasonal menus. // 18 Reasons, 3674 18th St. (Mission); classes at 18reasons.org
Thank you to our partners at 18 Reasons.
Wind down at the Embarcadero Center’s Wine Walk. Stroll, shop, and sample hand-picked Northern California wines and tasty bites as you discover local vendors; Wednesday, 3:30pm to 5:30pm. // Three Embarcadero Center at Sacramento St. (Embarcadero); tickets at eventbrite.com
Dine with Joyce Wine and ocean views at a special collaborative dinner that pairs four courses with wines from winemaker Russell Joyce; Wednesday at 6:30pm. // Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant, 1000 Great Hwy. (Golden Gate Park); tickets at eventbrite.com
Bike to Wherever. The SF Bicycle Coalition's unofficial holiday includes swag stations, volunteering opportunities, and citywide camaraderie; Thursday. // Schedule and details at sfbike.org
Party on Valencia Street. Valencia Live! returns with open-air festivities, including live music, outdoor dining, art, shopping, and fun activities; Thursday, 5pm to 10pm. // Valencia St. between 16th St. and 19th St. (Mission); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Prepare for an extraordinary night of music with A.R. Rahman. The Grammy- and two-time Oscar-winning composer behind Slumdog Millionaire brings his genre-spanning sound to life at the San Francisco Symphony; July 2nd at 7:30pm. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at sfsymphony.org
Thank you to our partners at the San Francisco Symphony.
Meet some dinosaurs at the new Dinos Alive immersive experience, which brings the prehistoric world to life with animatronic displays, VR adventures, and interactive rides; opens Friday at 8:30am. // Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, 10 10th St. (Oakland); tickets at dinosaliveexhibit.com
Get inspired by CCA graduates at their senior shows. Experience what's next in art and design with work from graduating students in graphic design, fashion, illustration, architecture, and more; Friday, 5pm to 8pm. // California College of the Arts, 145 Hooper St. (SoMa); details at cca.edu
Go deep on your daily java with Red Bay Roastery for a sensory-driven tasting of three blends led by experts from the company; Friday at 6pm. // Red Bay Coffee Roastery, 3098 E 10th St. (Oakland); tickets at tixr.com
Enjoy a glass in the gardens. Filoli’s legacy wine tasting lets you soak up the sun with curated picks from Napa Valley’s Chase Cellars; Friday at 12:00pm, 1:30 pm, and 3pm. // Filoli, 86 Cañada Rd. (Woodside); tickets at filoli.org
Spend the night with P-Lo and Lady Camden of RuPaul’s Drag Race at the Exploratorium’s 21+ after party blow-out with live performances, libations, and late-night bites; Friday, 6pm to 12am. // Exploratorium, Pier 15 (Embarcadero); tickets at exploratorium.edu
Say brava to artist and performer Arianna Bergamaschi, who’s bringing her musical-comedy show Italiani Veri to SF for one exclusive night; Friday at 6pm. // The Palace Theater, 644 Broadway (Russian Hill); tickets at italianiverishow.com
Sit down for supper during an intimate private dinner with MMclay and chef Nico Peña of True Leaf for a night of culinary and ceramic artistry; Friday, 6:30pm to 9:30pm. // MMclay, 69 Gough St. (Hayes Valley); tickets at mmclay.com
Play in the garden and fulfill your civic duty at a volunteer session with the Civic Joy Fund to beautify the Botanical Garden; Saturday, 10am to 12pm. // San Francisco Botanical Garden, 1199 9th Ave. (Golden Gate Park); register at mobilize.us
Ring in Beltane at the Marin Irish Festival. It's a weekend of Irish music, dance performances, Gaelic sports demos, and more cultural traditions; Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 6pm. // Marin County Fairgrounds, 10 Ave of the Flags (San Rafael); tickets at marinirishfestival.com
Sip small-batch wines and paint your own succulent pot at a hands-on workshop with Dutcher Crossing Winery and Cloverdale Creative; Saturday, 11am to 1pm. // Dutcher Crossing Winery, 8533 Dry Creek Rd. (Geyserville); RSVP at 707-431-2700
Nab ceramic seconds at Sarah Kersten Studio’s popular seconds sale, where you can explore the studio, pick up discounted handmade finds, and nosh on local hog dogs; Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 4pm. // Sarah Kersten Studio, 2725 Magnolia St. (Oakland); details on Instagram
Learn cumbia and appreciate art at a Presidio “Spring Awakening” event featuring artwork by artists Favianna Rodriguez, Felicia Gabaldon, and Tosha Stimage alongside Cumbiatón tunes; 12pm to 3pm. // Outpost Meadow, 609 Old Mason St. (Presidio); details at presidio.gov
Plan to stop at the Bus Stop Saloon. The legendary neighborhood institution is turning 126 and celebrating with a free, all-ages block party with live music, a petting zoo, games, and food and drinks from local favorites; Saturday, 12pm to 8pm. // Union St. between Laguna St. And Buchanan St. (Cow Hollow); details on Instagram
Go to a Sideways-style wine tasting. The infamous merlot versus pinot debate comes to life in an inspired tasting, food pairing, and follow-up screening; Saturday at 3:30pm. // Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Ave. (Presidio); tickets at presidiotheatre.org
Make it a mahjong night. Enjoy delicious Asian dishes with a side of friendly competition at Yuja’s Saturday mahjong sessions; Saturdays in May, 4pm to 7pm. // Yuja, 396 Harrison St. (Embarcadero); details at yujakitchen.com
Take your inner climate nerd out to the Wild and Scenic Film Festival. Immerse yourself in eight short films focused on wildfire recovery, biodiversity, and climate resilience during a night of live music and community; Saturday, 5:30pm to 9pm. // Smithwick Theatre, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd. (Los Altos Hills); tickets at openspacetrust.org
Raise a glass to the AAPIC community at Lanterns and Vines, a cultural gala, marketplace, and food and wine tasting with James Beard award-winning Yan Can Cook; Saturday, 5:30pm to 10pm. // Friedman Event Center, 4676 Mayette Ave. (Santa Rosa); tickets at aapicnorthbay.org
Celebrate Bay Area icon Wavy Gravy’s 90th birthday at a star-studded evening with Cat Power, The Moldy Peaches, Todd Rundgren, Rickie Lee Jones, Aloe Blacc, and more that benefits the Seva Foundation; Saturday at 7pm. // The Masonic, 1111 California St. (Nob Hill); tickets at ticketmaster.com
Thank you to our partner Wavy Gravy.
Chow down at the Spring Fling Lobster Broil with St. Supéry in Napa for a shared feast of traditional lobster along with wine and light bites; Sunday at 11:30am. // St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery, 8440 Saint Helena Hwy. (Napa); tickets at exploretock.com
Wrap up the Marin Symphony’s season with a vibrant, feel-good finale led by Fawzi Haimor. The evening features Bay Area cellist Oliver Herbert in Valerie Coleman’s Umoja, Dmitri Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto, and Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8; Saturday May 30th at 3pm and 7:30pm and Sunday May 31st at 3pm. // Marin Symphony, 15 Laurel Ave. (Kentfield); tickets at marinsymphony.org
Thank you to our partners at the Marin Symphony.
Suit up for Bay to Breakers. The city’s favorite costumed run is on with options for a 12K or 15K day; Sunday at 8am. // Registration and route at baytobreakers.com
