Have your pick of fun before the long weekend.
Fuel up with a visit to the new Cinderella Bakery and Café and lunch specials at MKT and on Santana Row. Get inspired at a mini film festival of SF local history, a reimagined The Girl of the Golden West opera, and the World Arts West Dance Festival in the Presidio. Getting out for Labor Day? Stroll through dahlia blooms in Mendo or feast on a seafood buffet on the Sonoma Coast.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Grab a sweet lunch deal to benefit World Central Kitchen on Santana Row.
Check out the OMCA for an after hours First Friday party.
Let a little magic into your life at a Harry Potter-themed spectacle at Oracle Park.
Have a good one.
Visit Cinderella’s sister shop. The new outpost of the beloved bakery and cafe has officially opened in the Mission; Mondays through Sundays, 8am to 6pm. // Cinderella Bakery & Café, Mission District, 2937 24th St. (Mission); details at cinderellabakery.com
Take a long lunch with MKT, which is showcasing peak-season California produce with a special three-course prix fixe; through September 22nd. // MKT Restaurant & Bar, 757 Market St. (Union Square); details at fourseasons.com
Grab a sweet lunch deal for a good cause. All month long you can enjoy $25 prix-fixe weekday lunches at restaurants in Santana Row with proceeds benefiting World Central Kitchen; Mondays through Fridays through September. // Details and participating restaurants at santanarow.com in San Jose
Enjoy some reading time with fellow book lovers at an SF Public Library-organized Silent Book Club. Sit down with a drink and whatever you’re reading for an hour of uninterrupted time, then stay to discuss with others; Wednesday, 5:30pm to 7pm. // Magnolia Brewing, 1398 Haight St. (Haight-Ashbury); details at sfpl.org
Try your luck at some tiles during a night of “Martinis and Mahjong,” where your ticket gets you access to open tables, beginner lessons, and a special themed cocktail; Wednesday, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. // The Jay, Autograph Collection, 433 Clay St. (FiDi); tickets at eventbrite.com
Screen your way through local history at a “Shaping Legacy: San Francisco Monuments & Memorials,” a mini festival featuring eight films and panels with artists and communities behind notable projects; Wednesday at 6pm. // San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin St. (Civic Center); details at sfpl.org
Learn the secrets of classic Asian puddings and jellies when Bake Sum authors Joyce Tang and Soleil Ho talk about their new cookbook full of recipes and essays on Asian American food and identity; Wednesday at 6:30pm. // Omnivore Books on Food, 3885a Cesar Chavez St. (Noe Valley); details at omnivorebooks.myshopify.com
Dance all night to salsa and cumbia when Mexico City’s legendary Sonido La Conga headlines Downtown First Thursdays for a Carnaval-inspired celebration; Thursday, 5pm to 10pm. // Second St. between Market St. and Howard St. (SoMa); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Enjoy plant-based snacks along with a free evening set in Little Saint's intimate upstairs venue. This week, LA-based Olivia Kaplan stops by; Thursday at 6pm. // Little Saint, 25 North St. (Healdsburg); details at littlesainthealdsburg.com
Soak up summer in Silicon Valley. Go for a night swim, lounge by the water, or groove to DJ sets at Treehouse Hotel’s weekly late-night pool parties; Thursdays, 7pm to 9pm through September. // Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley, 1100 North Mathilda Ave. (Sunnyvale); details at treehousehotels.com
Check out the OMCA after hours for a First Friday party with Oakland-born, Grammy-winning vocalist PHER, a JAZZ.FM DJ set, drag storytime, and suncatcher-making; Friday, 5pm to 9pm. // Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St. (Oakland); details at museumca.org
Witness wine as art as a live artist from Vignette du Vin paints an illustration of Silverado's historic mansion with a red blend while you enjoy drinks, bites, and live music; Friday, 6pm to 8pm. // Silverado Resort, 1600 Atlas Peak Rd. (Napa Valley); details at silveradoresort.com
Saddle up for The Girl of the Golden West, Puccini's Gold Rush-era opera staged with a new English translation and live piano accompaniment; Friday at 7pm, and Sunday at 2pm. // Colligan Theater at the Tannery Arts Center, 1010 River St. (Santa Cruz); tickets at thomasclarktenor.com
Stroll the Castro Art Walk for an after-hours peek into local galleries, studios, and small businesses; Friday, 5pm to 8pm. // Location details at castroartwalk.com
Hear the woman behind "Bam Bam" live when dancehall pioneer Sister Nancy brings her Steady Rock Band to the Chapel's stage; Friday at 9pm. // The Chapel, 777 Valencia St. (Mission); tickets at eventim.us
Flow through a Vinyasa class with skyline views and Bay breezes at an outdoor Treasure Island class; Sunday, 10:15am to 11:15am. // Cityside Park, 387 Avenue of the Palms (Treasure Island); register at tisf.com
Spend an afternoon among gorgeous dahlias and bring home your own bouquet of farm-fresh blooms at EarthSpoke Farms’ highly Instagrammable “u-pick” days; Saturdays through September, 10am to 3pm. // EarthSpoke Farms, 13501 Point Cabrillo Dr. (Mendocino); tickets at earthspokefarms.com
Witness 500 years of history and tradition when Ensambles Ballet Folklórico takes the stage for Anniversary of the Pearl, a celebration of Mexican dance, music and culture; Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm. // Blue Shield of California Theater at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 700 Howard St. (SoMa); tickets at cityboxoffice.com
Let a little magic into your life at a Harry Potter-themed spectacle that combines moments and music from the iconic films with a live drone light show; Saturday at 6:15pm. // Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza (Mission Bay); tickets at thedroneartshow.com
Dance along at the final weekend of the World Arts West Dance Festival, with free performances from four cultural companies plus hands-on Brazilian dance and line-dancing workshops; Sunday, 1pm to 4pm. // Presidio Tunnel Tops, 210 Lincoln Blvd. (Presidio); details at eventbrite.com
Feast on the flavors of the Sonoma Coast at a family-style Labor Day buffet featuring coastal favorites like rock cod ceviche and salmon burgers with a side of bluff views; Sunday, 1pm to 4pm. // Timber Cove Resort, 21780 CA-1 (Jenner); reservations at resy.com
Cheer for Wakanda at a free outdoor screening of Black Panther during the return of Yerba Buena Movie Nights. The one-of-a-kind experience comes complete with popcorn, pre-show activities, and a drag performance from KaiKai Bee Michaels. Pack up your picnic blanket for an epic evening under San Francisco skies; Saturday, 6:30pm to 9:30pm. // Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission St. between 3rd St. and 4th St. (SoMa); details at ybgfestival.org
Thank you to our partners at the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival.
Pedal with your pup for the Dogon’ Bike Ride, where dogs are welcome by bag, basket, or bike trailer for a ruff-ly three mile ride followed by a dog show, activities, test rides, and more fun for furry friends; Saturday, 11:15am to 2pm. // Sunset Dunes, Great Hwy at Judah St. (Outer Sunset); details and RSVP at sunsetdunes.org
Embark on a grown-up trek with the Chabot Space and Science Center. Enjoy drinks, charcuterie, and stargazing following your choice of an immersive outdoor experience or short guided hike for the 21+ crowd; Saturday, 5pm or 7:30pm. // Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd. (Oakland); tickets at chabotspace.org
Check out cool vintage, classic, and luxury cars at the 5th Annual Chinatown Car Show and stay for a day of lion dances, live music, martial arts demos, and parade; Sunday, 10am to 3:30pm. // Grant Ave. between Broadway St. and California St. (Chinatown); details at eventbrite.com
Make the most of summer’s final days at Chandon's Labor Day Garden Party. Sip sparkling wine, savor delicious seasonal bites, play lawn games, and enjoy a DJ spinning tunes in the garden at this end-of-summer celebration; Sunday, 10am to 3pm. // Chandon, 1 California Dr, Yountville); tickets at chandon.com
Thank you to our partners at Chandon.
Sit back for some low-key jazz at Manny’s weekly jam nights—and bring your own instrument to join the fun; Sunday, 5:30pm to 8:30pm. // Manny's, 3092 16th St. (Mission); details at eventbrite.com
Look up during a guided bird walk and learn how avian creatures support pollination, seed dispersal, and the ecosystem at Alemany Farm; Sunday, 10am to 12pm. // Alemany Farm, 700 Alemany Blvd. (Bernal Heights); details at eventbrite.com
