Prepare for packed days.
Drink up with Check, Please! in San Francisco, chef Michael Mina in Sonoma, and Mägo in Oakland—or do wine and dinner with The Madrona, JouJou, and Anzu. Brush up on your mushrooms with the SF Library, your sense of terroir with Stag’s Leap, and your appreciation of Mildred Howard with OMCA. Don't forget to save calendar space for parties at the SF LGBT Center, Legion of Honor, and on the Embarcadero.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Feast with Check, Please in SoMa.
Party after hours at the Legion of Honor.
Pull up your boots for the Country Summer music festival at Sonoma County Fairgrounds.
Have a good one.
Take a metaphorical ride on The Midnight Train when author Matt Haig stops by the JCCSF to discuss his magical new novel about regret, love, and second chances; Monday, 7pm to 8:30pm. // Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California St. (Presidio Heights); tickets at jccsf.org
Feast with Check, Please! Join host Leslie Sbroccheir for their Taste & Sip 2026 event, where you can sample food and drinks from Sbrocco’s favorite wineries and more than 50 Bay Area restaurants; Monday, at 7pm. // San Francisco Design Center Galleria, 101 Henry Adams St. (SoMa); tickets at tixr.com
Don’t miss country music great Bonnie Raitt, who’s coming to SF with special guest Jon Cleary this fall; October 10th. // Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove St. (Civic Center); tickets at ticketmaster.com
Thank you to our partners at Another Planet Entertainment.
Brush up on 'shrooms at an interactive lesson that will teach you how to identify both edible and poisonous varieties; Tuesday, 3:30pm to 5pm. // San Francisco Library, Ocean View Branch, 345 Randolph St. (Oceanview); details at sfpl.org
Make it a ‘tini Tuesday with a new lineup of cocktails and paired bites from chef Michael Mina at Sonoma’s Wit and Wisdom; Tuesdays, 4pm to 5pm. // Wit and Wisdom, 1325 Broadway (Sonoma); reservations at witandwisdomsonoma.com
Say happy birthday to Mägo. Join the restaurant’s 7th anniversary celebration with a special a la carte menu showcasing various street food dishes and delicious libations on their lush backyard patio; Wednesday, 5pm to 9pm. // Mägo, 3762 Piedmont Ave. (Oakland); details at magorestaurant.com
Witness four plays in one night during Play Space, a festival that will simultaneously debut four new one-act plays, all written, produced, and starred in by locals; Wednesday through Saturday at 7pm. // Eclectic Box, 446 Valencia St. (Mission); tickets at playspacefestival.carrd.co
Escape to Chandon in Napa Valley for open-air tasting experiences like Étoile on Oak Grove and the Pinnacle Tasting Flight that pair vineyard views, California sunshine, and the ultimate expression of sparkling wine; Wednesdays through Mondays, 10am to 4pm. // Chandon, 1 California Dr. (Yountville); reservations at chandon.com
Thank you to our partners at Chandon.
Brush up on your sake savvy with Yoko Kumano and Kayoko Akabori of Oakland’s Umami Mart, who are stopping by Omnivore Books to share Everyday Sake, a new book full of tips on choosing, serving, and pairing the Japanese spirit; Thursday at 6:30pm. // Omnivore Books on Food, 3885 Cesar Chavez St. (Noe Valley); details at omnivorebooks.com
Immerse yourself in the wines of the Overshine Collective when acclaimed winemaker Sam Bilbro stops by the Madrona to share by-the-glass pours from Overshine, Idlewild, and Comunità; Thursdays at 5pm through June. // The Madrona, 1001 Westside Rd. (Healdsburg); reservations at opentable.com
Raise a glass to Robert and Laura Schermeister, celebrated winemakers and designers collaborating with Hotel Nikko’s Anzu for a four-course wine paired dinner; Thursday at 6pm. // Restaurant Anzu, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (Tenderloin); reservations at opentable.com
Elevate your farm-to-table experience with Stanly Ranch’s harvest dinner series, which will bring executive chef Philip Tessier of Michelin-starred Press to the garden for an intimate seasonal dinner; Thursday at 6pm. // Stanly Ranch, 200 Stanly Crossroad (Napa); reservations at resy.com
Take a journey through Northern Rhône during an intimate multi-course, family-style dinner from chef de cuisine Nick Vollono paired with five wines personally selected and poured by celebrated producer François Villard; Thursday at 6:30pm. // JouJou, 65 Division St. (SoMa); tickets at exploretock.com
Party after hours at the Legion of Honor. Their latest late-night edition includes access to The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy, along with specialty drinks, bites from Off the Grid, and DJ beats; Thursday, 6pm to 10pm. // Legion of Honor, 100 34th Ave. (Sea Cliff); tickets at famsf.org
Watch the opening game with the SF LGBT Center. They’re kicking off the summer Pride House season with a celebration, watch party, and speaker panel on community; Thursday, 6pm to 9pm. // SF LGBT Center, 1800 Market St. (Duboce Triangle); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Don’t miss Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory, the first major museum survey of the influential Bay Area artist, featuring immersive installations, found-object sculptures, archival materials, and new commissions spanning five decades; opens Friday at 11am. // OMCA, 1000 Oak St. (Oakland); tickets at museumca.org
Fill your cup at the Pinot Noir Festival, three days of exclusive tastings, winery open houses, and winemaker dinners across Anderson Valley; Friday through Sunday. // Details and tickets at avwines.com
Pull up your boots for the Country Summer music festival. Sonoma’s weekend-long lineup includes headliners Cole Swindell, Keith Urban, and Koe Wetzel; Friday at 3pm, and Saturday and Sunday at 12pm. // Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd. (Santa Rosa); tickets at countrysummer.com
Have a laugh at Good Medicine, a comedy night featuring all Native talent, with a pre-show DJ, food from Oakland’s Wahpepah’s Kitchen and artist market to kick off the show; Friday at 6:30pm. // Yerba Buena Gardens, 750 Howard St. (SoMa); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Celebrate Yeobo, Darling's one-year anniversary with a weekend menu of celebratory canapés, dishes, and beverages; Friday and Saturday at 5pm. // Yeobo, Darling, 827 Santa Cruz Ave. (Menlo Park); reservations at opentable.com
Welcome Gryffin back home. The Bay Area electronic artist will kick off his 10 Years Of Music concert series with an epic two-night show; Friday and Saturday at 8pm. // Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave. (Daly City); tickets at ticketmaster.ca
Show off your fur baby at Strut and Wag, the Napa Pride pet parade and block party for family members of all ages and species; Saturday, 10am to 1pm. // Deuces Market, 1300 1st St. (Napa); details at napapride.com
DIY your next summer shindig with 18 Reasons. San Francisco's nonprofit teaching kitchen is serving up a season of hands-on classes and events. Explore their summer menus, have fun in the kitchen, and know that every ticket supports their mission of empowering Bay Area home cooks. // 18 Reasons, 3674 18th St. (Mission); register at 18reasons.org
Thank you to our partners at 18 Reasons.
Stock up at West Coast Craft, a showcase of more than 275 artists, designers, and craftspeople taking over Fort Mason; Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 6pm. // Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Blvd. (Marina); details at westcoastcraft.com
Engage in sapphic delights at a Jolene and Uhaul takeover of Larkin Street complete with pie eating contests, cherry stem challenges, line dancing lessons, and live music and DJs; Saturday, 12pm to 5pm. // Larkin St. between Eddy St. and O’Farrell St. (Tenderloin); details at eventbrite.com
Go Back to Baysics at a free party from Dirtybird and Another Planet Entertainment transforming Embarcadero Plaza into an open-air dancefloor with Justin Jay, J. Phlip, Kevin Knapp, and Mat.Joe; Saturday, 1pm to 5pm. // Embarcadero Plaza, Market St. and Steuart St. (Embarcadero); RSVP at laylo.com
Take a terroir masterclass. Join the Stag’s Leap team for a tour of their estate and a guided tasting of library vintages; Saturday, 2pm to 4pm. // Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, 5766 Silverado Trail (Napa); register at stagsleapwinecellars.com
Enjoy yacht rock and wine at Wente Vineyard’s summer music series, starting with a performance from Mustache Harbor to enjoy alongside fresh pours and good food; Saturday at 6pm. // Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Rd. (Livermore); tickets at wentevineyards.com
Treat yourself to a holistic day at the Alameda Yoga and Wellness Festival, a citywide celebration of health, healing, and community featuring movement, dance, and sound bath sessions all day long; Saturday, 9:30am to 5:30pm. // Radium Runway, 2151 Ferry Point (Alameda); tickets at alamedayogawellnessfestival.com
Chow down on ceviche at La Mar’s Fiesta del Cebiche, where eight Bay Area chefs will share their global take on the beloved dish; Sunday, 12pm to 3pm. // La Mar Cocina Peruana, Pier 1 ½ (Embarcadero); tickets at lamarcebicheria.com
Stop by the new Dandelion Chocolate. The famed chocolatiers are opening up their Chestnut Street café with a treat-fueled opening party, including free hot chocolate and cookies; Sunday, 2pm to 5pm. // Dandelion Chocolate, 2072 Chestnut St. (Marina);.dandelionchocolate.com
Save the date for Tony Award winners Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara on stage with the SF Symphony in an unforgettable evening of music, stories, and Broadway magic; July 18. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at sfsymphony.org
Thank you to our partners at the San Francisco Symphony.
Catch a live rendition of the Rocky Horror Picture Show with the Bawdy Caste in celebration of 100 years of Menlo Park’s Guild Theatre; Sunday at 4pm. // The Guild Theatre, 949 El Camino Real (Menlo Park); tickets at tixr.com
Let someone else cook at Auberge du Soleil’s new Sunday Supper Club. The dinner series offers al fresco Michelin-starred dining each month, kicking off with an “under the Provençal sun” theme; Sunday at 5:30pm. // Auberge du Soleil, 180 Rutherford Hill Rd. (Rutherford); reservations at auberge.com
