Life’s a party.
You’re cordially invited to celebrations around town, from an East Coast-inspired lobster boil and an oyster-slinging block party to celebrations for Dolly Parton and the harvest season. More of an introvert? Join a BYO-book club in Golden Gate Park or a paint-and-sip session in Hayes Valley.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Pay your respects at Dolly Day in Union Square.
Don your bib for a lobster boil with The Vault Garden downtown.
Celebrate the Korean harvest festival of Chuseok at the Asian Art Museum.
Raise a bivalve during the bayside block part that is Waterbar’s OysterFest.
Have a good one.
Grab some Japanese-Peruvian bites at the new Kaiyō Handroll Bar, where creative creations and flavor combos reign; open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 4pm to 12am and Fridays and Saturdays, 4pm to 1am. // Kaiyō Handroll Bar, 1838 Union St. (Cow Hollow); reservations at resy.com
Fall into your favorite book and bring your own chair to a low-key outdoor book club session with fellow bibliophiles and the SF Library; Monday, 5:30pm to 6:30pm. // JFK Promenade, JFK Dr. and Conservatory West Dr. (Golden Gate Park); details at sfpl.org
Paint your beloved fur baby during a beginner-friendly pet painting session with step-by-step guidance; Tuesday, 6:30pm to 9pm. // Manny's, 3092 16th St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com
Pucker up for La Vénus Électrique, a French romantic comedy set in 1928 Paris that’s making its Bay Area premier after opening at Cannes; Wednesday, 7pm. // The Marina Theater, 2149 Chestnut St. (Marina); tickets at frenchpremiere.com
Hear from the woman behind The Women when best-selling author Kristin Hannah joins fellow novelist Yangsze Choo for a conversation about the forgotten power of women across history; Wednesday at 7:30pm. // Sydney Goldstein Theater, 275 Hayes St. (Hayes Valley); tickets at cityarts.net
Enjoy an evening of perfect pairings with guided pours from Stags Leap tailored to a six-course dinner with Anzu; Thursday, 6pm. // Restaurant Anzu, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. (Tenderloin); reservations at opentable.com
Celebrate feminist icons and art heroes in a session of SFMOMA's monthly book club featuring Gertrude Stein: An Afterlife and its ties to the museum's Matisse exhibition; Thursday, 6pm. // SFMOMA, 151 Third St. (SoMa); free with RSVP at sfmoma.org
Join a Seoul-meets-soul-food dinner party. Sit down for six courses and conversation with chef Jiyoung Park of ParksKitchen and chef Michele McQueen of Lucy Blue and Town Fare; Thursday at 7pm. // Town Fare, 1000 Oak St. (Oakland); tickets at tixr.com
Drift away and tune in at a floating sound bath full of good vibrations; Thursday, 7pm. // Hotel Healdsburg, 25 Matheson St. (Healdsburg); tickets at hotelhealdsburg.com
Honor works thought lost during the Re:Vision Festival of Restoration and Rediscovery, which celebrates the work of archives and archivists with days of cinema across decades, borders, and genres; Thursday through Sunday. // Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St. (Mission); schedule and tickets at filmpreserve.org
Pay your respects at Dolly Day, a free tribute honoring Dolly Parton's music, generosity, and spirit packed with sing-alongs and sparkle. Big hair and costumes encouraged; Friday, 12pm to 3pm. // Union Square (Union Square); free, details at dollyday.org
Put your palate to the test at "So You Think You Know Cab," a blind-tasting class built around Cabernet Sauvignon from around the world; Friday at 6:15pm. // San Francisco Wine Society, 408 Merchant St. (Financial District); tickets at resy.com
Don your bib for a lobster boil with The Vault Garden featuring a delicious spread of seasonal favorites from land and sea during an East Coast-inspired night; Friday at 4:30pm. // The Vault Garden, 555 California St. Ste. E (FiDi); reservations at opentable.com
Ring in fall at the Sunset Night Market’s Autumn Moon Festival. Dive into food, music, games, activities, shopping, and community spirit as you give gratitude at one of the most beloved cultural celebrations of the year; Friday, 5pm to 10pm. // Irving St. between 20th Ave. and 25th Ave. (Inner Sunset); details at sunsetmercantilesf.com
Thank you to our partners at Sunset Mercantile.
Be part of live artwork, delightful encounters, and grown-up magic at Fairyland's adults-only "Drawn Together" affair; Friday, 6pm to 10pm. // Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave. (Oakland); details at fairyland.org
Catch Ryan Gosling on the big screen at a free outdoor screening of Project Hail Mary in Hayes Valley; Friday at 7:15pm. // Proxy, 432 Octavia Blvd. (Hayes Valley); details at proxysf.net
Look up for acrobatic acts and high-flying performances when Circus Vargas makes its Bay Area stop for a week of its new show Masquerage; Friday through October 2nd. // Westfield Oakridge, 925 Blossom Hill Rd. (San Jose); tickets at circusvargas.com
Experience the running of the salmon at the Oroville Salmon Fest. Witness the incredible natural phenomenon, kayak the Feather River with 50,000 fish, and see inside the hatchery—plus enjoy slammin' salmon wrestling, a soap box derby, a car show, live music, great food, and more; Saturday at 8am. // Details and tickets at visitoroville.com
Thank you to our partners at Explore Butte County.
Paint your city and taste local wines in an intimate, guided paint-and-sip session with artist Rhonel Roberts; Saturday, 2pm to 5pm. // Arlequin Wine Merchant, 384 Hayes St. (Hayes Valley); register at thethirdplace.is
Take part in some free ferry-themed fun during Alcatraz City Cruises’ 20th anniversary celebration full of face painting, photo opps, and hands-on activities from the Exploratorium, Cal Academy, and the SF Zoo. Stay for a free ride; Saturday, 10am to 2:30pm. // Pier 33 (Embarcadero); details at alcatrazcitycruises.com
Elevate brunch at a Lalito pop-up featuring pambazo, mole chilaquiles, crudo ceviche, and more from chef Alan Garcia in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month; Saturday and Sunday, 11:30am to 3:30pm. // Flour + Water Pasta Shop, 3000 20th St. (Mission); details on Instagram
Pick your own produce from the Sea Ranch farm during a guided tour of their edible harvest, with the option to go pumpkin picking afterward; Saturday, 2pm to 4pm. // The Sea Ranch, 60 Sea Walk Dr. (Annapolis); register at thesearanchlodge.com
Head across the Bay for a free outdoor concert in Jack London Square with Bruno Mars tribute band The Pinky Ring Party; Saturday, 6pm to 8pm. // Jack London Square, 2 Broadway (Oakland); details at jacklondonsquare.com
Jam with Fantastic Negrito and the San Francisco Symphony. The Oakland native and multi-Grammy Award-winning artist joins the Symphony for a striking collaboration that brings his bold, genre-defying sound into a symphonic setting and marks the 10-year anniversary of his breakout Tiny Desk Concerts appearance; Saturday at 7:30pm. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at sfsymphony.org
Thank you to our partners at the San Francisco Symphony.
Trade pickleball shots with Terrell Owens, check out his new apparel line, and get a chance to rub elbows at dinner during a weekend lineup of sports, food, wine, and fashion with the NFL legend; Saturday and Sunday. // Silverado Resort, 1600 Atlas Peak Rd. (Napa); tickets and schedule at silveradoresort.com
Celebrate the Korean harvest festival of Chuseok with traditional dance, folk games, and food tastings inspired by the holiday; Sunday at 10am. // Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St. (Civic Center); free with admission, details at asianart.org
Roll up your sleeves for a volunteer beautification session at McLaren Park to clear brush and plant native plants; Sunday, 10am to 12pm. // John McLaren Park, 100 John F Shelley Dr. (Portola); details at mobilize.us
Find something new to play at Game Market West, a free marketplace for tabletop games from independent designers; Sunday, 10am to 3pm. // Guildhouse, 420 First St. (San Jose); RSVP at luma.com
Make a day of the Cole Valley Fair. The beloved neighborhood tradition is back for its 23rd year of arts, crafts, and community with more than 90 vendors, live music, family-friendly activities, and a full block of local vintage cars; Sunday, 10am to 5pm. // Cole St. between Frederick St. and Grattan St. and Parnassus Ave. between Shrader St. & Belvedere St. (Cole Valley); details at sunsetmercantilesf.com
Thank you to our partners at Sunset Mercantile.
Pick your way to the perfect pie at a harvesting and hands-on pizza class with Jordan Winery paired with current releases and a full three-course lunch; Sunday, 10:30am to 2pm. // Jordan Winery, 1474 Alexander Valley Rd. (Healdsburg); tickets at jordanwinery.com
Say happy 75th birthday to the Randall Museum with a packed day of free fun that includes climbing, skateboarding, and archery; Sunday, 1pm to 5pm. // Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way (Upper Market); details at randallmuseum.org
Raise a bivalve during Waterbar’s OysterFest, a bayside block party supporting The Marine Mammal Center with oysters, small bites, and live music; Sunday, 12pm to 3pm. // Waterbar, 399 The Embarcadero South (Embarcadero); details at waterbarsf.com
