Meet your wine and cocktail makers this week.
Dine at Delfina or Hamel for exclusive pairings and vintner meetups, or start your Memorial Day weekend at Bar Iris and Pacific Cocktail Haven with AAPI-themed cocktail events. Pride celebrations are already starting as AAPI Heritage Month wraps up; get the best of both at Chinatown Pride this weekend. And don't miss Carnaval when it takes over the Mission for the West Coast’s most vibrant celebration (assuming you're not in Napa for Bottlerock).
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Celebrate Pride early at a Chinatown party.
Go all out for Carnaval San Francisco.
Have a drink for AAPI Cocktail Week.
Have a good one.
Don your cowboy boots for some country. Fresh off her latest single, Maggie Baugh is taking a break from making a splash at the CMT Awards and her viral TikTok series for a performance at Brick & Mortar; Monday at 7:30pm. // Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission St. (Mission); tickets at ticketweb.com
Get down with some quirky wine and savory slices. Pizzeria Delfina will host the women behind Birdhorse Wines for a night of expressive pours and good conversation; Monday at 5:30pm. // Pizzeria Delfina, 2406 California St. (Pacific Heights); reservations at opentable.com
Head out early for “crabby hour.” Grab a seat at the bar at Fog Harbor Fish House for bites of crab cakes, lemon calamari, and clam chowder with an extra nice price; Mondays through Fridays, 3pm to 5pm. // Fog Harbor Fish House, Pier 39 (Fisherman’s Wharf); fogharbor.com
Tap into your memory for a writing workshop led by poet and writer Maggie Smith, followed by a talk with legendary author Anne Lamott; Monday, 4pm to 7:30pm. // Writing Room, 301 8th St. #235 (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com
Don’t let the recession drag you down. Super Duper is turning the tables with a $10 “recession combo,” which gets you a burger, fries, and a soft drink for an easy-to-swallow price. // Details and locations at superduperburgers.com
Wind down with good grooves and drinks. Stop by for a vinyl night with DJ Works at the W for a cover-free night of tunes and craft cocktails; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm to 10pm. // Living Room Bar, W San Francisco, 181 3rd St. (SoMa); details at eventbrite.com
Sweat out the stress with a sauna garden sesh. Follow up with a cold plunge if you dare, or head straight to the fire pit for tea and conversation. Treat your wallet, too: get 15 percent off when you join 7x7 Social Club; Tuesday at 6:30pm. // Alchemy Springs, 939 Post St. (TenderNob); reservations at alchemysprings.com
Prep for a summer of sound. Clear your calendar for a summer of movie magic with the San Francisco Symphony, starting with a live orchestral accompaniment to Blackstar Symphony: The Music Of David Bowie beginning Thursday, June 26. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at sfsymphony.org
Thank you to our partners at the San Francisco Symphony.
Score with some pours at Holey Moley Golf Club. The Mission mini golf spot is all party vibes with a full-service bar and funky courses. // Holey Moley Golf Club, 1096 S. Van Ness Ave. (Mission); book at holeymoley.com (psst: 7x7 Social Club members get 18 holes for the price of nine)
Head to Hamel for a chef-prepared, family-style dinner with their viticulturist and associate winemaker in a breathtaking setting; Thursday, 5:30pm to 9pm. // Hamel Estate, 15401 Sonoma Hwy. (Sonoma); tickets at hamelfamilywines.com
Go punk with pride. Let Peaches Christ and Edwin Outwater lead you on a journey through punk rock with the ultimate celebration of queer subcultures and the music that moves them; Thursday at 8pm. // The Chan National Queer Arts Center, 170 Valencia St. (Mission); tickets at sfgmc.org
Dish on some cheese, USA style. Cheese connoisseur and author Janet Fletcher will host “America the Bountiful,” an event highlighting seven acclaimed American cheeses from seven states. Friday, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. // Winston’s Café and Bakery, 1517 3rd St. (Napa); tickets at donapa.com
Uncork for Bottlerock. Spend the weekend stage-hopping to catch headliners like Sublime, Justin Timberlake, Noah Kahan and other musical heavy hitters; Friday through Sunday. // Napa Valley Expo, 575 3rd St. (Napa); tickets at bottlerocknapavalley.com
Join the free afterparty at Oxbow Public Market. Keep the vibes going with DJ DeepMilk and late-night special menus from Sumo Dog, Hog Island Oyster Co., Loveski Deli, and more; Saturday, 10pm to 12am. // Oxbow Public Market, 610 1st St. (Napa); details at oxbowpublicmarket.com
Grab some popcorn for Hitchcock Fest. All weekend long, immerse yourself in hits from the maestro of suspense with showings of Strangers On A Train, Dial M for Murder, North by Northwest, and more; Friday through Sunday. // Balboa Theatre, 3630 Balboa St. (Outer Richmond); showings and tickets at balboamovies.com
Load up on sweets and sunshine at the Sweet Home Santa Cruz Dessert Festival, featuring treats of all kinds plus a pie-eating contest and other delicious surprises; Saturday, 11am to 5pm. // Humble Sea Brewing Co., 820 Swift St. (Santa Cruz); details on instagram.com
Unleash your creativity at Manny’s Art Club. All levels are welcome for an afternoon of immersive creativity, centered on a drawing game called “Memory Collage,” moderated by SF-based artists Ella Noe and Mario Pires Cordeiro; Saturday, 12:30pm to 2pm. // Manny’s, 3092 16th St. (Mission); register at eventbrite.com
Celebrate Pride early. Head to Chinatown for a neighborhood-wide party to uplift queer stories and community. Catch the parade procession, local drag performances, and silent disco; Saturday, 6pm to 10pm. // Details at cccsf.us
Go all out for Carnaval San Francisco. The Mission’s mega-celebration takes over 17 city blocks during two days of cultural performances that include the 3,000 artists repping Sunday’s Grand Parade. Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 6pm. // Details and schedule at carnavalsanfrancisco.org
Cheers AAPI Heritage Month with Bar Iris. The chic and sleek space is hosting the Viridian team for an evening of collaborative cocktails inspired by AAPI heritage, ingredients, and storytelling; Sunday at 5pm. // Bar Iris, 2310 Polk St. (Russian Hill); bar-iris.com
Go for a second round with AAPI Cocktail Week. Opening night brings together top bars Pacific Cocktail Haven and Singapore’s Jigger and Pony for inventive drinks, plus bites from Dabao Singapore and live DJ sets; Sunday, 7pm to 11pm. // Pacific Cocktail Haven, 580 Sutter St. (TenderNob); tickets at eventbrite.com
Nosh on BBQ for a good cause. The annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters' Barbecue lights up with delicious food, fantastic live music, tasty craft beers and premium wine on Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. // Santos Meadow, 2704 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley); details at muirbeachfire.com
Get a double dose of musical prowess with a performance from Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason. The talented duo hails from a family of seven musical siblings and returns to Davies Symphony Hall for a recital featuring pieces by Gabriel Fauré, Francis Poulenc, Felix Mendelssohn, and a new work by British composer Natalie Klouda; Sunday, June 1 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.
Enjoy your Monday off at a campsite with killer views. Join Beyond the Bay for a night at Kirby Cove complete with s’mores, outdoor adventure, and the Golden Gate Bridge looking over you; Sunday at 12pm through Monday at 10:30am. // Kirby Cove Campground, 948 Fort Barry (Sausalito); register at eventbrite.com
