Make this week a feast.
Options for food and libations span the spectrum from aperitivos at Delfina and a fermentation-forward festival in SoMa, to an all-you-can-eat seafood boil in Bayview and an homage to Green Goddess dressing at the Palace Hotel. Dance it all off at an Indian wedding-style party at the Great American Music Hall or a Valkyries watch/block party downtown.
Jump ahead to this week's top events.
Watch icon Willie Brown and satirist Will Durst trade sharp takes on politics at Yerba Buena Gardenst trade sharp takes on politics at Yerba Buena Gardens.
Cheer on the Valkyries on the big outdoor screen during a free block/watch party.
Honor the 60th anniversary of the Compton's Cafeteria Riot at the Tenderloin Museum.
“Crash” an Indian wedding at the Great American Music Hall.
Have a good one.
Grab a new read on the go from the library Bookmobile as it makes a pit stop in Golden Gate Park; Monday at 4pm. // JFK Promenade, JFK Dr. and Conservatory Drive West (Golden Gate Park); details at sfpl.org
Witness the legendary Herbie Hancock in concert during the San Francisco stop of his summer tour; Monday at 7:30pm. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at ticketmaster.com
Toast the last days of summer at Delfina's Ferragosto, an extended aperitivo hour with complimentary bites, specialty cocktails, frosé, and Italian wines, no reservation needed; Tuesday; 5pm to 6:30pm. // Delfina, 3621 18th St. (Mission); details at delfinasf.com
Watch political icon Willie Brown and satirist Will Durst trade sharp, funny takes on the day's headlines live with an audience Q&A, at the “Will & Willie Show”; Tuesday, 6pm to 8pm. // Yerba Buena Gardens, 221 4th St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com
Taste your way across SF with dishes from 40 of the city’s most celebrated restaurants at the Toast and Taste gala, with proceeds benefiting Compass Family Services; Tuesday, 6pm to 9pm. // Chotto Matte, 50 O'Farrell St. (Union Square); tickets at compass-sf.org
Sip your way through a multi-course bourbon dinner paired with selections from Weller, including the rare William Larue Weller; Wednesday, 6:30pm to 9pm. // La Connessa, 1695 Mariposa St. (Potrero Hill); tickets at eventbrite.com
Mingle at a presentation-worthy singles mixer from the folks behind SF’s famous Date My Friend; Wednesday, 7pm to 9pm. // Madrone Art Bar, 500 Divisadero St. (Fillmore); register at heylo.com
Sample the perfect summer beer at the launch party for Hot Mangonada, a mango-and-lime sour brew from Temescal Brewing and De La Creamery complete with Mexican food, ice cream, and prize-fueled loteria; Thursday, 5pm to 9pm. // Temescal Brewing, 4115 Telegraph Ave. (Oakland); RSVP at partiful.com
Shop the Citrine Collective Market, a curated lineup of local makers and sustainable brands with live music, happy hour specials, and bites from Wild Onion Bistro & Bar; 5:30pm to 8pm. // Hotel Citrine, 750 San Antonio Rd. (Palo Alto); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Brush up on your Presidio history, from its founding as a Spanish outpost to its current life as a national park, at the Clift's cocktail-fueled speaker series that promises to make history fun; Thursday at 6pm. // The Redwood Room, Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, 495 Geary St. (Union Square); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Discover the art of dim sum at a tasting menu of hand-crafted dumplings, Peking duck, and more with a live guzheng performance and tableside masters walking you through the craft behind every dish; Thursday, 7pm. // Peony Seafood Restaurant, 388 9th St. (Oakland); tickets at kqed.org
Answer the eternal question of what’s for dinner with tips and conversation from Caroline Chambers, the NYT bestselling author behind What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking; Thursday, 7pm to 8:30pm. // Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California St. (Presidio Heights); tickets at jccsf.org
Cheer on the Valkyries on the big outdoor screen during a free block/watch party complete with a mobile basketball arcade, jersey giveaways, and live sets from King Isis and AroMa; Friday, 4pm to 9pm. // Front St. between California and Sacramento streets (FiDi); details at downtownsf.org
Soak up state fair vibes with local flair. Head to this month’s rendition of Cole Valley Nights for a pie-baking contest, carnival games, and wholesome neighborhood fun; Friday, 4pm to 9pm. // Cole St. between Carl St. and Parnassus Ave. (Cole Valley); details at sunsetmercantilesf.com
Have some laughs and libations during an after-hours evening with Ian Lara at Orin Swift Cellars; Friday, 5pm to 7pm. // Orin Swift Cellars, 1321 Main St. (St. Helena); tickets at exploretock.com
Head out for a Renaissance-themed night market in the Castro complete with a “crown-and-corset” drag review and lots of local vendors; Friday, 5pm to 10pm. // Castro St. and 18th St. (Castro); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Watch James Beard Award winners and Top Chef alums fire it up at Graton's two-day festival celebrating Sonoma food and wine with a signature five-course dinner experience and a live, poolside cookout; Friday at 6pm, and Saturday, 1pm to 5pm. // Graton Resort & Casino, 288 Golf Course Drive West (Rohnert Park); tickets at savorsonoma.com
Get the best seat in the house for Noah Kahan's The Great Divide Tour. Tickets may be sold out, but you and 11 or more friends still have the chance to experience the show in your very own private luxury suite. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the Grammy-nominated artist live in person from the best view in the house; Friday at 6:30pm. // 24 Willie Mays Plaza (Mission Bay); tickets at oracleparksuites.com
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Savor a seven-course tasting menu from Alinea and Jungsik alum chef Desmond Ho, featuring kanpachi, Dungeness crab, and dry-aged duck, all paired with rare bottles spanning Champagne to Sauternes; Friday, 5pm to 9pm. // SoMa ProtoLab, 1070 Bryant St. (SoMa); tickets at thethirdplace.is
Honor the 60th anniversary of the Compton's Cafeteria Riot at a special performance with drag legend Peaches Christ; Friday at 7pm. // Tenderloin Museum, 835 Larkin St. (Tenderloin); tickets at comptonscafeteriariot.com
Catch a new English translation of Puccini's The Girl of the Golden West, which marks America's 250th anniversary with a limited eight-performance run; Friday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm. // Terra Nova Theater, 1450 Terra Nova Blvd. (Pacifica); tickets at tickettailor.com
Celebrate Green Goddess Day early (the bonafide holiday is officially on Sunday) with a special dressing-themed lunch at the place that started it all; Saturday, 12pm to 2pm. // Pied Piper Bar & Lounge, the Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery St. (SoMa); details at piedpipersf.com
Adopt a new best friend during Clear the Shelters day, where all adoption fees on adult animals are waived; Saturday, 11am to 7pm. // SF SPCA, 250 Florida St. (Mission); details at cleartheshelters.com
Take a bike tour of the Big Art Loop, an all-ages, curator-led ride. Fuel up with a snack break at Breadbelly at Pier 70; Saturday, 11am to 2pm. // Pier 7, The Embarcadero (Embarcadero); RSVP at sfbike.org
Prep your markers for some baddie bingo with the Bay Area’s Baddies Who Crab club; Saturday, 1pm to 3pm. // Anina, 482 Hayes St. (Hayes Valley); register at partiful.com
“Crash” an Indian wedding at an evening party with live dhol drumming, DJs, dance lessons, henna, chai, and Indian wedding traditions sans-invite; Saturday at 6pm. // Great American Music Hall, 859 O'Farrell St. (Tenderloin); tickets at crashanindianwedding.com
Step into 1852 San Francisco at an immersive living-history adventure of gold panning, tall ship tours, and performances from historical characters like Mark Twain and Emperor Norton; Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 6pm. // Pier 35 (Embarcadero); tickets at sanfranciscohistorium.com
Experience A Midsummer Night’s Dream under Filoli’s towering redwoods in a performance from Silicon Valley Shakespeare; Saturday at 5:30pm. // Filoli, 86 Cañada Rd. (Woodside); tickets at filoli.org
Knead, shape, and bake your own bread at a live-demo class—kicked off with a glass of Dom Pérignon Champagne—that will help you understand its ingredients, hydration, and techniques; Sunday at 11am. // Under-Study, 595 St Helena Hwy. (St. Helena); register at opentable.com
Explore funky ferments at Suds Francisco, a festival dedicated to all things funky and fermented that will welcome more than 40 breweries, wineries, cideries; kombucha, sake, NA-Bev makers; and food vendors and live music; Sunday at 2pm. // Salesforce Park, 425 Mission St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com
Come hungry for an all-you-can-eat seafood boil. Pile your plate high with juicy shrimp, smoked sausage, sweet corn, baby potatoes, and buttery Old Bay and Cajun flavor at Gumbo Social’s annual event; Sunday, 12pm to 2pm. // Gumbo Social 5176 3rd St. (Bayview); tickets at humanitix.com
