Soak up the dog days of summer.
Give a pet their furever home at Berkeley Humane’s adoption-day bash, take your fur baby on a playdate in Silicon Valley, or treat your pup to a dedicated day of pampering in Santa Cruz. For treating yourself, how about a soundbath in Golden Gate Park or The Spa at St. Regis, or a night of creative expression that taps into all five senses with Design Marin.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Try something new at Pay What You Can Day at Bay Area hotspots like Reem’s, Tacos Oscar, and Bombera.
Toast Nightbird's 10th anniversary at a five-course "garden-to-table" dinner.
Have a good one.
Unwind at an outdoor soundbath from AstraLogik, a queer Filipina duo blending chill-folk, R&B, and soul into a healing, meditative session; Monday, 4:30pm to 5:30pm. // Golden Gate Park, JFK Dr. and Conservatory Dr. West (Golden Gate Park); details at sfpl.org
Sip spritzes and settle into aperitivo hour at Bosco, where chefs Kaili Hill and Ryan McIlwraith pair bevraginos with a rotating, complimentary spread of seasonal bites; Tuesdays through Saturdays, 5pm to 7pm. // Bosco, 888 Brannan St. (SoMa); details at boscosf.com
Raise a glass to Abacá for its fifth anniversary bash at a night of unlimited bites, special swag, and libations and celebration; Monday at 6pm. // Abacá, 2700 Jones St. (Fisherman's Wharf); tickets at opentable.com
Have yourself a Tomato Week with hyper-local dishes built around the day's harvest (think heirloom panzanella and saffron-broth halibut) at Spoonbar; Tuesday through Sunday, 4pm to 9pm. // Spoonbar, 219 Healdsburg Ave. (Healdsburg); reservations at spoonbar.com
Give back for back-to-school season at a community mixer benefiting the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford. Come to donate school supplies, and stay for live jazz and dinner deals; Tuesday, 6pm to 8pm. // Wild Onion Bistro & Bar, Hotel Citrine, 750 San Antonio Rd. (Palo Alto); details on Instagram
Find something one-of-a-kind at the Noe Valley Night Market, where you can browse handmade treasures from local artists, dance to live music, and eat your favorite neighborhood nosh; Tuesday, 4:30pm to 8:30pm. // Noe Valley Town Square, 3861 24th St. (Noe Valley); details at noemerchants.com
Go from sound bath to spa at an evening dedicated to wellness. Enjoy welcome bites and drinks, a 45-minute guided sound bath, and full run of The Spa at The St. Regis; Wednesday, 4:30pm to 6:45pm. // The Spa at The St. Regis San Francisco, 125 3rd St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com
Play with clay, color, scent, and more at an intimate creative exploration session designed to engage all five senses—including the taste of a four-course family-style meal from the chef at Bump Bar; Wednesday, 5pm to 8pm. // Location details and tickets at designmarin.org
Bring California's golden hour magic to the middle of your week at Filoli’s Summer Nights. Ease into the evening with a garden stroll, delicious bites, refreshing drinks, and live acoustic music; Wednesdays and Thursdays at 5pm. // Filoli, 86 Cañada Rd. (Woodside); tickets at filoli.org
Thank you to our partners at Filoli.
Pay what you can at Bay Area hotspots like Reem’s, Tacos Oscar, and Bombera for a global day of hospitality started by Mexico City's Masala y Maíz; Wednesday. // Details at pagaloquepuedas-paywhatyoucan.com
Toast Nightbird's 10th anniversary at a five-course "garden-to-table" dinner with Tucker Taylor, master culinary gardener at Jackson Family Wines; Thursday at 6:30pm. // Nightbird, 330 Gough St. (Hayes Valley); reservations at opentable.com
Settle in for live jazz during the Redwood Room's After Dark series of performances from renowned artists including the Grant Levin Duo and Larry Dunlap; Thursdays and Fridays at 5pm. // The Redwood Room, Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, 495 Geary St. (Union Square); reservations at redwoodroomsf.com
Catch a free screening of Jurassic Park in the urban jungle. Bring your own blanket and enjoy food and drinks available from local vendors and the Greyhound Bar; Thursday, 6:30pm. // The Crossing at East Cut, 200 Folsom St. (Embarcadero); details at thethirdplace.is
Sip your way through more than 200 whiskies at Whiskies of the World. Meet the distillers and enjoy pours with waterfront views and culinary bites; Friday, 6pm to 9:30pm. // Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, 390 Capistrano Rd. (Half Moon Bay); tickets at thesanfranciscopeninsula.com
Witness the works of State of Play, ODC Theater’s annual summer dance festival featuring performances of new material under the direction of Chafin Seymour at various stages of development ; Thursday through Sunday. // ODC Dance Commons, 351 Shotwell St. (Mission); tickets at odc.dance
Leash up for a pet playdate. Wrap up the week with an outdoor event full of vendors, treats, and fun for four-legged friends; Friday, 4pm to 8pm. // Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley, 1100 North Mathilda Ave. (Sunnyvale); details at treehousehotels.com
Slip into Rhythm & Ruse, an immersive cabaret featuring the musical collective Hella Fitzgerald and California's top burlesque performers; Friday at 6pm. // The Palace Theater, 644 Broadway (North Beach); tickets at thepalacetheatersf.com
Take a hands-on cooking class with the Press culinary team followed by a three-course dinner showcasing the Michelin-starred restaurant’s tips and techniques; Friday at 5:30pm and 7pm. // Press, 587 St. Helena Hwy. (St. Helena); reservations at opentable.com
Stop and smell the roses in honor of 20 years of SF community gardens during a day of open tours, arts and crafts, educational workshops, potlucks, and more across the city’s community gardens; Saturday, 10am to 2pm. // Details via Google Maps
Meet hundreds of adoptable pets from more than 30 Bay Area shelters at Bark (& Meow) Around the Block, one of California’s largest adoption events with waived fees, live music, and a beer garden; Saturday, 10am to 4pm. // Berkeley Humane, 2700 Ninth St. (Berkeley); details at berkeleyhumane.org
Take a unique tour of Chinatownn with a combo volunteer street clean-up and guided mural tour to learn about the stories and cultural significance behind these artworks. Stay for free local food, refreshments, and live performances; Saturday, 10:30am to 12pm. // Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, 836 Stockton St. (Chinatown); register at mobilize.us
Sweat through a free Barry's Bootcamp to kick start your weekend; Saturday, 11am to 12pm. // The Crossing at East Cut, 200 Folsom St. (East Cut); register at barrysbootcamp.com
Learn the story of the famous Hunters Point's crane at a free history talk told through the eyes of community members; Saturday, 2pm to 4pm. // Hunters Point Shipyard, 451 Galvez Ave. (Bayview); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Paint your own Portuguese azulejo tiles at an all-levels workshop that explores the art and the history of the form; Saturday, 2pm to 4pm. // Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley, 1100 N Mathilda Ave. (Sunnyvale); register at classbento.com
Smoke a stogie on Rise Over Run's rooftop, paired with handcrafted cocktails, dinner specials, and a live set from DJ Heartbreak; Saturday, 5pm to 10pm. // Rise Over Run, Timbri Hotel, 33 Turk St. (Tenderloin); tickets at eventbrite.com
Celebrate Onam, the cherished harvest festival of Kerala, India, with an all-vegetarian feast showcasing a colorful spread of traditional dishes served all-you-can-eat style; Saturday and Sunday at 11am. // Copra, 1700 Fillmore St. (Pacific Heights); reservations at opentable.com
Get down with some jazz, blues, funk, and hip-hop at the Black Music Festival featuring an intergenerational lineup of Bay Area rappers and headliners Tuck & Patti and Faye Carol; Sunday at 4pm. // Great American Music Hall, 859 O'Farrell St. (Tenderloin); tickets at gamh.com
Score one-of-a-kind pieces from a crew of local designers at a closet-clearing sale for the Bay Area fashion set; Sunday, 11am to 4pm. // Mighty Mighty Studio, 480 23rd St. (Oakland); details on Instagram
Pamper your pup at the Pawsh Retreat, a dedicated day of doggy fun complete with pools, an agility course, a fashion show competition, and pet portraits, all to benefit the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter; Sunday, 12pm to 3:30pm. // Chaminade Resort & Spa, One Chaminade Ln. (Santa Cruz); RSVP at rezdy.com
Take care of yourself at the Berkeley Herbal Center’s day of wellness, where you can experience massage, acupuncture, reiki, and tarot alongside free tea, herbal remedies, and handmade crafts from more than 40 vendors; Sunday, 11am to 5pm. // Strawberry Creek Park, 1260 Allston Way (Berkeley); details on Facebook
BYOB (bring your own book) to Reading Rhythms, a social reading party where you enjoy silent reading time and literary discussion all in good company; Sunday, 2:45pm to 5pm. // Manny's, 3092 16th St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com
