Get in tune with a musical week.
Rise sky high for a vinyl night at the Starlite or head deep into the forest for Filoli’s Redwoods in the Round. For all day (or all weekend) fun, head up to the Mendocino Music Festival, then come back down in time for Ferry Fest. More music to your ears: Oracle Park’s pup-friendly day is back, Dracula’s in town, and Valencia is opening up for another free street party.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Bring your fur baby to the ball game at Oracle Park.
Say goodbye to Shuggie’s at a farewell celebration and auction.
Party all day at Ferry Fest on the Embarcadero.
Have a good one.
Check your fit at the Apthcry pop-up. Get elevated everyday staples during their limited run in World’s headquarters; Monday through Saturday, 10am to 7pm. // San Francisco World Flagship, 281 Geary St. (Union Square); details on Instagram
Set out on a Peruvian tour of the Bay. Grab La Mar Cocina Peruana’s “Passport to Peru” for an excuse to visit 26 local hot spots and earn a chance to win a trip to Lima; Monday through July 26. // Details at lamarcebicheria.com
Have a bowling night but make it goth at Mission Bowling Club’s adults-only “Darkwave” night, with DJs spinning dark alt jams and shoe rentals on the house; Monday, 6pm to 10pm. // Mission Bowling Club, 3176 17th St. (Mission); details at missionbowlingclub.com
Catch the Dracula ballet, a haunting retelling driven by the works of Bach, Rachmaninov, Mozart, Liszt, Mussorgsky, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns, and Debussy with an international all-star cast; Tuesday through Friday at 7pm, and Friday through Sunday at 1pm. // Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market St. (Civic Center); tickets at atgtickets.com
Whip up some seriously delicious eats with 18 Reasons. The nonprofit teaching kitchen in the Mission just dropped their summer calendar of cooking classes featuring everything from hand pies to Korean vegetarian street food, all to support their mission of bringing good food to the Bay Area. // 18 Reasons, 3674 18th St. (Mission); register at 18reasons.org
Thank you to our partners at 18 Reasons.
Meld flavors at Via Aurelia when chef David Nayfeld collaborates with Chez Noir’s chef Jonny Black on a five-course meal celebrating seasonal ingredients; Wednesday at 5pm. // Via Aurelia, 300 Toni Stone Xing Ste. A (Mission Bay); reservations at sevenrooms.com
Elevate your wine tasting experience with an immersive 90-minute journey of narration, lighting, sound, and interactivity at the historic Stags’ Leap Manor House; Wednesdays through Saturdays at 10:30am. // Stags’ Leap Winery, 6150 Silverado Trl. (Napa); reservations at stagsleap.com
Get inspired at the BraveMaker Film Festival, five days of screenings, panels, workshops, and events dedicated to courageous storytelling, social impact, and authentic community building; Wednesday through Sunday. // Schedule and tickets at bravemakerfilmfest.com
Chow down on Swedish lobster dogs when the Hej Hej folks make a stop in Ghiradelli Square; Thursday, 4pm to 8pm. // Broad Street Oyster Co., 900 North Point St. Ste. #K201 (Fisherman’s Wharf); details on Instagram
Go sky-high for a night of tunes and vibes with DJ Kream, who’s spinning genre-bending music at Starlite to pair with thoughtful libations; Thursday, 7pm to 11pm. // Starlite at the Beacon Grand, 450 Powell St. (Union Square); reservations at opentable.com
Cook up some confections at a bean-to-bar chocolate-making class with Julia Street of J Street Chocolate; Thursday 6pm to 8pm. // Preserved, 5540 College Ave. (Oakland); register at preservedgoods.com
Grab a martini and learn mahjong with hands-on instruction and guided games complete with libations and charcuterie; Thursday, 5pm to 7pm. // Claremont Resort and Club, 41 Tunnel Rd. (Berkeley); tickets at claremontresortandclub.com
Party on Valencia Street. Dance to live music curated by Carnaval SF, drink cocktails on the go, and enjoy four blocks of open-air activities; Thursday, 5pm to 10pm. // Valencia St. between 17th St. and 20th St. (Mission); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Celebrate community in Paso Robles, where summer is filled with events that bring people together. With live music to local traditions outdoors in the warm weather, everyone feels like a local in Paso. // Plan your visit at travelpaso.com
Thank you to our partners at Travel Paso.
Try top-notch cocktails from Top Chef alum Nelson German, James Beard winner Andrea Lawson Gray, and the Trader Vic's team paired with high-proof conversation and an expert-led demo; Thursday at 7pm. // KQED Headquarters, 2601 Mariposa St. (Mission); tickets at tixr.com
Let loose with cumbia lessons, live music from Mxka, and a DJ set from Louie El Ser in a summer session of Friday Nights at OMCA; Friday, 5pm to 9 pm. // OMCA,1000 Oak St. (Oakland); details at museumca.org
Settle in at Redwoods in the Round for a nostalgic performance from SF’s My Dog Jack beneath an impressive canopy of towering trees; Friday at 5:30pm. // Filoli, 86 Cañada Rd. (Woodside); tickets at filoli.org
Take on fascism but make it funny. Fight the power with comic monologist Josh Kornbluth at SF showings of his improvisational piece What Is To Be Done?: Fighting Fascism and Depression; Fridays at 7:30pm. // The Marsh, 1062 Valencia St. (Mission); tickets at themarsh.org
Score unique finds at vintage Japanese pop-up market featuring hidden treasures of traditional ceramics, lacquerware, tea sets, clothing, and more; Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 4pm. // Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Northern California, 1840 Sutter St. (Japantown); details on Instagram
Shop a fresh stock of original artwork, handcrafted jewelry, sculpture, and thoughtfully made gifts made by SCA members at the new Gallery Store; opens Saturday at 11am. // Sausalito Center for the Arts, 750 Bridgeway (Sausalito); details at sausalitocenterforthearts.org
Celebrate Bastille Day with a four-course, French-influenced brunch in Wine Country from Michelin-starred executive chef Jesse Mallgren; Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 2pm. // Jordan Winery, 1474 Alexander Valley Rd. (Healdsburg); reservations at jordanwinery.com
Watch bands battle it out at a friendly local competition during Live on Larkin’s next open-air, live-music driven party; Saturday, 12pm to 5pm. // Larkin St. and Eddy St. (Tenderloin); tickets at eventbrite.com
Open wide for a Taste of Napa, with offerings from more than 100 wineries, breweries, restaurants, and artisanal producers during an afternoon of music, libations, and fun; Saturday, 12pm to 3pm. // The Meritage Resort and Spa, 850 Bordeaux Way (Napa); tickets at festivalnapavalley.org
Bring your fur baby to the ball game to cheer on the Giants for another hometown edition of Dog Days at Oracle Park; Saturday at 1:05pm. // Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza (Mission Bay); tickets at mlb.com
Say goodbye to Shuggie’s. The iconic purveyor of trash pies and sustainable fare is hosting a farewell celebration with a live auction, DJ, and one last serving of food and drinks; Saturday at 4pm. // Shuggie’s, 3349 23rd St. (Mission); tickets at resy.com
Roll up your sleeves at a city-wide volunteer day; Saturday. // Details and sign-ups at sf.gov
Spend your evening with respeceted wine producer Matt Taylor at a six-course dinner paired with six curated wines; Saturday, 5pm to 8pm. // The Lodge at Dawn Ranch, 16467 CA-116 (Guerneville); reservations at opentable.com
Jam at the Mendocino Music Festival, with more than 25 shows spanning classical, jazz, big band, folk, bluegrass, pop, piano, chamber music, and opera, along with a spotlight on Beethoven’s music, life, and legacy; Saturday through July 25th. // Tickets and schedule at mendocinomusic.org
Scour the Inner Sunset Flea Market for vintage and secondhand goods as you enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and “garden party”-themed fun; Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm. // Irving St. between 9th Ave and 11th Ave. (Inner Sunset); details at sunsetmercantilesf.com
Sit down to a literal farm-to-table dinner at SF’s largest urban farm. Get a tour, harvest some goodies, then sit down for a fresh family-style meal to benefit Alemany Farm; Sunday at 4:30pm. // Alemany Farm, 700 Alemany Blvd. (Bernal Heights); tickets at eventbrite.com
Party all day at Ferry Fest, a celebration of SF’s iconic landmark with a full rotation of Bay Area artists playing live shows while you shop local and vintage picks and enjoy Napa Valley wines; Sunday, 12pm to 6 pm. // Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building (Embarcadero); tickets at ferrybuildingmarketplace.com
