Summertime and the living is easy.
Lace up your rollerskates in San Rafael, get out under the stars in Kenwood, and head to Sonoma for the Gravenstein Apple Fair. Inspire other senses at the San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival, a free day at the Museum of Craft and Design, and a new photo exhibit in the Castro. And whether you’re headed to Outside Lands or not, you can join the pre-party at The Chapel on Thursday.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Get some free inspiration at the Museum of Craft and Design.
Start Outside Lands early at a free pre-party at The Chapel.
Be dazzled by high-flying acts at the San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival at Fort Mason.
Nosh on local fare at the Gravenstein Apple Fair in Sebastopol.
Have a good one.
Serve up something fresh with 18 Reasons. Join a cooking classe, Sunday supper, or pop-up dinner, or learn some new skills and recipes at this nonprofit teaching kitchen. // 18 Reasons, 3674 18th St. (Mission); learn more on Instagram
Thank you to our partners at 18 Reasons.
Sneak in some yoga during your lunch break with a free outdoor class at the Ferry Building; Monday, 12pm to 1pm. // Ferry Building, 1 Embarcadero (Embarcerdo); details at ferrybuildingmarketplace.com
Make the rounds for National Night Out, a citywide celebration where all ten SFPD district stations host a community gathering filled with food, games, activities, and opportunities to connect with neighbors; Tuesday at 4pm. // Schedule and details at sanfranciscopolice.org
Elevate your matcha game at a “matcha showdown” that explores the flavors, history, cultural significance, and local variations on the beloved drink; Tuesday at 7pm. // KQED Headquarters 2601 Mariposa St. (Mission); tickets at tixr.com
Lace up and roll out for Roller Disco Daze, Marin Center's free outdoor roller rink in partnership with the Church of 8 Wheels. Join a themed DJ night, enjoy lawn games and art installations, nosh on Manny’s tacos, and more; Wednesdays and Thursdays, 12pm to 8pm, and Fridays through Sundays, 12pm to 10pm. // Marin County Fairgrounds, 10 Ave of the Flags (San Rafael); details at marincounty.gov
Thank you to our partners at the County of Marin.
Enjoy pours of Hope Family Wines paired with ocean views and a four-course menu from executive chef Jose Mendoza in a special collaborative dinner; Wednesday at 6:30pm. // Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant, 1000 Great Hwy. (Golden Gate Park); tickets at eventbrite.com
Travel Back to the Future with a big, outdoor screening complete with popcorn, local wine, and a cozy setup for the Madrona’s monthly summer film series; Wednesday at 7:30pm. // The Madrona, 1001 Westside Rd. (Healdsburg); tickets at opentable.com
Explore Rodney Strong Vineyards among the Russian River Valley vines with a tasting experience in their appointed indoor room, or on the outdoor terrace or concert green; Thursdays through Sundays, 10:30am to 5pm. // Rodney Strong Vineyard, 11455 Old Redwood Hwy. (Healdsburg); reservations at rodneystrong.com
Thank you to our partners at Rodney Strong Vineyards.
Get some free inspiration at the Museum of Craft and Design, including access to hands-on weaving and their current Video Craft exhibition; Thursday, 12pm to 5pm. // Museum of Craft and Design, 2569 3rd St. (Dogpatch); details at sfmcd.org
Let loose at a downtown party. Another First Thursday returns with DJs, live music, dancing, and drag with headliner Eric Rhodes; Thursday, 5pm to 10pm. // 2nd St. between Market St. and Howard St. (SoMa); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Raise a glass to work/life balance at a talk on “occupational wellness” that will share ideas for aligning your professional pursuits with your personal values, all over a glass of Eleven Eleven Wines; Thursday, 5:30pm to 7pm. // Eleven Eleven Wines, 620 Trancas St. (Napa); tickets at exploretock.com
Start Outside Lands early at a free pre-party with drink specials, fun giveaways, and live music; Thursday, 6pm to 9pm. // Curio at The Chapel, 775 Valencia St. (Mission); details on Instagram
Hang out with celebrity chefs at a benefit dinner for World Central Kitchen with Stephanie Izard, Damaris Phillips, Aarti Sequeira, and Crista Luedtke, who are each serving up signature bites from their own tasting stations; Friday, 4pm to 8pm. // Treehouse Silicon Valley, 1100 N Mathilda Ave. (Sunnyvale); tickets at sevenrooms.com
Get revved up for Monterey Car Week, ten days celebrating collector car culture with car shows, exclusive gatherings, vintage racing, live auctions, and luxurious experiences; Friday through August 16. // Details and tickets at seemonterey.com
Have a Parisian summer night in Healdsburg at Jordan Winery’s pop-up series that offers intimate French vibes and food with sweeping views; Friday, 6pm to 9pm. // Jordan Winery, 1474 Alexander Valley Rd. (Healdsburg); reservations at jordanwinery.com
Meet a cast of Rebels, Criminals, Pioneers in a new photo exhibit highlighting masc heroes living authentically throughout the 1900s; opens Friday, 5pm to 8pm. // Queer Arts Featured, 575 Castro St. (Castro); details at queerartsfeatured.com
Be dazzled by high-flying acts at the San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival, which will transform theaters, galleries, and public spaces into stages where artists defy gravity; Friday through Sunday. // Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Blvd. (Marina); zaccho.org
Spend an “Evening for Animals” at an after-hours benefit with San Francisco Animal Care and Control. Connect with people, pets, and the SFACC mission over dinner, cocktails, inspiring rescue stories, and a virtual auction; Saturday, September 26th, 7pm to 10pm. // San Francisco Animal Care and Control, 1419 Bryant St. (Mission); tickets at eveningforanimals.com
Thank you to our partners at San Francisco Animal Care and Control.
Get a taste of the sweet life at the Alila Napa Valley’s dolce vita afternoon tea service with a seasonal selection of house-made pastries, savory small bites, and artisanal teas, and the option to add on some bubbly; Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30am to 1:30pm. // Salvia Terrace and Bar, Alila Napa Valley, 1915 Main St. (St Helena); reservations at opentable.com
Nosh on local fare at the Gravenstein Apple Fair. The annual event brings together farmers, families, musicians, artists, and food lovers for a true Sonoma County celebration; Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 6pm. // Ragle Ranch Park, 500 Ragle Rd. (Sebastopol); tickets at gravensteinapplefair.com
Be part of a cultural tradition at the Pistahan Festival, a vibrant showcase of Filipino and Filipino-American arts and culture through live performances, artisan markets, traditional food vendors, and more; Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 5pm. // Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission St. between 3rd St. and 4th St. (SoMa); details at pistahan.net
Party in Oakland at the Laurel Street Fair World Music Festival. Celebrate The Town’s rich culture with live music, roller skating, a beer garden, artisan vendors, and libations; Saturday, 11am to 7pm. // MacArthur Blvd. between 35th Ave. and Maybelle Ave. (Oakland); details at laureldistrictassociation.org
Snag a free Spam musubi. In honor of National Spam Musubi Day, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is giving away the iconic Hawaiian staple; Saturday, 12pm to 4pm. // L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, 312 Kearny St. (FiDi) and other Bay Area locations; details at hawaiianbarbecue.com
Immerse yourself in the flavors of the Russian River Valley with a guided tasting with Benovia Winery at Embarc’s chic wine bar; Saturday, 1pm to 3pm. // Embarc Wines, 2 Embarcadero Center (FiDi); tickets at eventbrite.com
Prep for the Perseids meteor shower with a class on different kinds of showers, how to find the best viewing window, and a guide to what you’re seeing; Saturday at 8:30pm. // Robert Ferguson Observatory, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd. (Kenwood); tickets at simpletix.com
Shop Inner Sunset Flea for two full blocks of vintage and secondhand treasures, artists and makers, community organizations, live music, and all-ages fun; Sunday, 10am to 4pm. // Irving St. between 9th Ave. and 11th Ave. (Inner Sunset); details at sunsetmercantilesf.com
Pick through treasures at the Pickwick Vintage Show, featuring clothing, jewelry, accessories, textiles, and more from 70+ California vendors; Sunday, 10am to 4pm. // Ferry Building, 1 Embarcadero (Embarcerdo); details at ferrybuildingmarketplace.com
Grab a spot under the redwoods for two weeks of concerts at Filoli that kick off with the vintage sounds of Lizzy and the Triggermen; Sunday at 5:30pm through August 18th. // Filoli, 86 Cañada Rd. (Woodside); tickets at filoli.org
