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Celebrate Peruvian Independence Day at Chotto Matte and Fiesta en el Parque in the Presidio. Get inspired by Mary Oliver at the Roxie and modern writers at the Napa Valley Writers’ Conference. Round out your senses at chef-led dinners with Farming Hope and Amista Vineyard, and vino-fueled fun at Wayfarer’s Vineyard Week and Gloria Ferrer’s anniversary weekend.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Settle in for a 21+ screening of Beauty and the Beast at The Walt Disney Family Museum.
Bring back brat summer at a Charli XCX-themed block party on Front Street.
Have a good one.
Indulge in wine tastings, chef-led dinners, demos, and more for Wayfarer’s event-packed Vineyard Week; Monday through Friday. // Timber Cove Resort, 21780 Coast Highway #1 (Jenner); details and tickets at eventbrite.com
Support food justice and nosh on eats from chefs Alexander Smalls, Fernay McPherson, and Bryant Terry, who will be serving up “the contemporary African kitchen” in a special dinner benefitting Farming Hope; Monday, 6:30pm to 9pm. // Refettorio, 690 Van Ness Ave. (Tenderloin); tickets at humanitix.com
Get literary with a week of drop-in talks, classes, workshops, and more from writers like Jane Hirshfield and Mira Rosenthal at the Napa Valley Writers’ Conference; Monday through Friday. // Schedule and tickets at napawritersconference.org
Have a Disney night, but make it grown-up. Settle in for a 21+ screening of Beauty and the Beast with brews from Fort Point Beer Company, trivia, and a Q&A with actor Fergie L. Philippe; Monday at 6pm. // The Walt Disney Family Museum, 104 Montgomery St. (Presidio); tickets at waltdisney.org
Raise a glass at a free tasting with Nikka Whisky, which is hosting a guided experience of its signature blends; Tuesday at 5pm. // Tetra Hotel, Autograph Collection, 400 West Java Dr. (Sunnyvale); register at eventbrite.com
Spend a summer evening with Samin Nosrat, the beloved James Beard Award-winning author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and Good Things, who will join KQED's Alexis Madrigal for a live conversation; Tuesday at 7pm. // Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, 10 10th St. (Oakland); tickets at ovationtix.com
Celebrate Peruvian Independence Day with fresh ceviche, crisp cocktails, and salsa, bachata, and Latin hits from DJ JuanLove; Tuesday at 5pm. // Chotto Matte, 50 O'Farrell St. (Union Square); reservations at chotto-matte.com
Get inspired by the life and poetry of Mary Oliver at a screening of Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World featuring interviews with close friends and never-before-seen personal photos, notebooks, and correspondence; Wednesday at 6:30pm. // Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St. (Mission); tickets at veezi.com
Get an introduction at hand-lettering with some low-cost, low-pressure tools—crayons—at a beginner-friendly class; Wednesday, 6:30pm to 8pm. // Sunset Commons, 1600 Irving St. (Inner Sunset); register at eventbrite.com
Savor summer Wine Country-style at Farm Fest, a family-friendly celebration of live local music, classic BBQ, outdoor games, and libations from Eleven Eleven Wines; Thursday, 6pm to 10pm. // Carneros Resort and Spa, 4048 Sonoma Hwy. (Napa); tickets at carnerosresort.com
Enjoy vino and vinyl in Sea Ranch at a complementary tasting with Read Holland Estate complemented by relaxing record vibes; Thursday, 4pm to 6pm. // The Sea Ranch Lodge, 60 Sea Walk Dr. (The Sea Ranch); details at thesearanchlodge.com
Expand your palette with complimentary Champagne tastings from a rotating lineup of estates in the Auberge Du Soleil courtyard; Thursdays and Fridays, 4pm to 5:30pm. // Auberge Du Soleil, 180 Rutherford Hill Rd. (Rutherford); details at auberge.com
Witness St. Vincent live with the San Francisco Symphony for unique symphonic reinterpretations of the songs from the Grammy-award winning artist; Thursday at 7:30pm. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at sfsymphony.org
Bring back brat summer at a Charli XCX-themed block party with a look-a-like contest, bling bar, DJ sets, and plenty of food, drinks, and fun; Friday, 4pm to 9pm. // 240 Front St. (FiDi); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Let loose with some improv at Manny’s and discounted drinks with your ticket purchase; Friday, 7pm to 9pm. // Manny’s, 3092 16th St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com
Look to the stars for Space Week, five epic days of hands-on activities, live demonstrations, inspiring talks, and interactive fun with aerospace pros, real rocket parts, and more—plus Friday’s Cosmo Con, an 18+ celebration of all things science fiction; Wednesday through Sunday. // Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd. (Oakland); details at chabotspace.org
Thank you to our partners at the Chabot Space and Science Center.
Sit back for an outdoor screening of Up with on-site food and drinks to help you get cozy; Thursday, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. // The Crossing at East Cut, 250 Main St. (Embarcadero); RSVP at thethirdplace.is
Jazz up brunch at The Big Four, which serves up sophisticated eats, handcrafted cocktails, and live jazz for an easy, elevated weekend experience; Saturdays and Sundays, 10am to 2:30pm. // The Big Four, The Huntington Hotel, 1075 California St. (Nob Hill); reservations at thehuntingtonhotel.com
Have a great weekend with Gloria Ferrer, which is celebrating 40 years with a two-day festival full of live music, food trucks, exceptional wines, and guided tours across its properties; Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 4pm. // Gloria Ferrer, 23555 Arnold Dr. (Sonoma); tickets at gloriaferrer.com
Celebrate Bay Day at the Exploratorium with an afternoon of demonstrations, activities, and rare access to Bay Area marine life and the tools scientists use to study them; Saturday, 11am to 4pm. // Exploratorium, Pier 15 (Embarcadero); tickets at exploratorium.edu
Party in the Presidio at Fiesta en el Parque. The annual celebration of Latin culture, dance, music, and community offers salsa, merengue, and cumbia dance classes; lawn games; live performances; and breathtaking views for the whole family; Saturday, 1pm to 4pm. // Presidio Tunnel Tops, 210 Lincoln Blvd. (Presidio); details at presidio.gov
Catch act two of the YBG ChoreoFest, a mini-festival of site-specific performances throughout Yerba Buena Gardens with the David Herrera Performance Company and more; Saturday, 2pm to 4pm. // Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission St. between 3rd St. and 4th St. (SoMa); RSVP at ybgfestival.org
Take your favorite Deadhead out to celebrate Jerry Garcia. View and bid on his exclusive artwork and groove to his signature sounds with Keystone Revisited; Saturday, 5pm-8pm. // Sausalito Center for the Arts, 750 Bridgeway (Sausalito); tickets at eventbrite.com
Honor six years of Lori Austin Gallery at a celebration and special exhibition with glass artist Randi Solin; Saturday, 5pm to 7pm. // Lori Austin Gallery, 105 Plaza St. (Healdsburg); details at loriaustingallery.com
Try your hand at harvest at Chandon in Napa Valley. Pick vineyard grapes, learn about the journey from vine to wine, and discover how sustainability shapes every bottle before toasting to your hard work over a family-style brunch paired with estate sparkling wines; Sundays at 10am. // Chandon, 1 California Dr. (Yountville); reservations at chandon.com
Thank you to our partners at Chandon.
Dig into Sonoma County bounty at a farm-to-table vineyard dinner with Amista Vineyard featuring a multi-course dinner from chef Michael Degen paired with estate-grown sparkling and still wines; Saturday at 5:30pm. // Amista Vineyards, 3320 Dry Creek Rd. (Healdsburg); reservations at exploretock.com
Top off the week with a spritz on the patio at Piadina. A lineup of summer-fresh cocktails come with a complementary surprise bite; Sundays, 12pm to 4pm. // Piadina, Hotel SLO, 877 Palm St. (San Luis Obispo); reservations at resy.com
Stroll the Castro Art Mart for works from LGBTQ+ creators and a day full of live music, drag performances, and community fun; Sunday, 2pm to 7pm. // Noe St. at Market St. (Upper Market); details on Instagram
Share a round of oysters at a happy hour where bivalves are $7 and cocktails are $10; Sundays through Thursdays, 1:30pm to 4pm. // The Post Room, the Beacon Grand, 450 Powell St. (Union Square); details at beacongrand.com
