See and be seen brunching with drag queens or dancing in the streets.
June is in full swing with seasonal delights like Flour + Water’s forage-friendly menu, the San Francisco Jazz Festival, and block parties in North Beach and the TL. Go all out at the de Young’s new evening party or Filoli’s weekend of Pride festivities. And don’t forget Dad on Sunday: there’s a pizza party and a whiskey tasting with his (and your) name on it.
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Make it a late night at the de Young.
Attend a pizza party with Che Fico.
Celebrate Pride in style at Filoli.
Be part of the ‘hood at the North Beach Festival.
Have a good one.
Feast on forest delights with the return of Flour + Water’s “Forager” pasta tasting menu. The seven-course meal showcases wild seasonal favorites like morels, elderflower, uni, seaweed, and more; through Thursday, July 3. // Flour + Water, 2401 Harrison St. (Mission); reservations at resy.com
Clear your calendar for a summer of concerts at Oracle Park. Shakira wraps up June, Post Malone kicks off July, and the season is full of other headliners and heavy hitters. // Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza (Mission Bay); tickets and details at mlb.com
Thank you to our partners at the San Francisco Giants.
Find a golden ticket, er...bookmark. Ten of them are hidden in Little Free Libraries across five major cities including S.F. with each unlocking a Portland literary vacation package for two with a unique QR code; beginning Monday. // Info at instagram.com
Turn up the heat with an Indian cooking class. Explore new spices and cooking techniques with an intimate, hands-on session; Tuesday, 6pm to 9:30 pm. // 41 Newburg St. (Noe Valley); register at thethirdplace.is
Show up for small businesses at a Mission neighborhood night at Square’s new space; Tuesday, 6pm to 9pm. // 1100 Valencia St. (Mission); RSVP at squareup.com
Gather ‘round to experience China Live, the multi-story, extrasensory restaurant and marketplace where 7x7 Social Club members get perks like a complimentary chef's choice appetizer and freebies at the shop. // China Live, 644 Broadway (Russian Hill); reservations at opentable.com
Dig into the bounty of Marin County with a collaborative dinner between the chef behind San Diego’s Herb & Sea and Nick's Cove’s Matt Alfus for a family-style, five-course feast of sustainable seafood and top-notch drinks; Thursday and Friday at 5pm. // Nick’s Cove, 23240 Highway 1 (Marshall); reservations at resy.com
Make it a late night at the de Young. Their new after-hours series debuts with an evening of food, cocktails, live DJ sets, photo booths, and exclusive access to exhibitions; Thursday, 6pm to 9:30pm. // de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr. (Golden Gate Park); tickets at famsf.org
DIY some garden-to-table pie. Take a class with the duo behind Fox Pizza for a shaping, topping, and tossing how-to with fresh ingredients from the Marin Art and Garden Center's Edible Garden; Thursday at 5:30pm. // Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. (Ross); register at maringarden.org
Get to know pinot noir and chardonnay at the Flowers Vineyards & Winery’s House of Flowers. Guided flights just taste better among lush gardens and redwood groves, especially with deals on tastings for 7x7 Social Club members. // Flowers Vineyards & Winery, 4035 Westside Rd. (Healdsburg); reservations at flowerswinery.com
Dine at Delfina, the beloved James Beard Award-winning destination for California-Italian cuisine, like homemade pasta, unforgettable pizza, and complimentary spuntini (that’s Italian for “snack”) for 7x7 Social Club members. // Delfina, 3621 18th St. (Mission); reservations at opentable.com
Attend a pizza party with Che Fico. Chef David Nayfeld is celebrating the release of his new Fathers Day-friendly cookbook Dad, What's for Dinner? with a buffet and book giveaway; Friday, 4pm to 7pm. // Che Fico Pizzeria, 1 Warriors Way, Ste. 300 (Mission Bay); tickets at opentable.com
Try your Friday the 13th luck in the search for Fiat Lux. The beloved jewelry store is hosting a citywide scavenger hunt. Find a golden ticket to win one of a baker's dozen of their Lucky 13 gold eye hex charms; Friday. // Fiat Lux, 3169 16th St. (Mission); details and clues on Instagram
Celebrate Pride in style at Filoli. Kick off with a DJ-and-drag fueled house party, then come back for a weekend of festivities including sound baths, flower crown making, and joyful performances; Friday, 6pm to 10pm, Saturday, 10am to 8pm and Sunday, 10am to 5pm. // Filoli, 86 Cañada Rd. (Woodside); tickets at filoli.org
Groove through the weekend at San Francisco Jazz Festival, where you can catch headliners like Patrice Rushen along with 35 concerts, DJs, food trucks, a beer garden, local wine vendors, art, and more over three packed days; Friday 2pm to 9pm and Saturday and Sunday, 1pm to 10pm. // Tickets and schedule at sfjazz.org
Look ahead to a summer garden party, fall marketplace, and terrace wine tastings at Rodney Strong Vineyards, where there’s always something worth the drive. // Rodney Strong Vineyards, 11455 Old Redwood Highway (Healdsburg); details at rodneystrong.com
Thank you to our partners at Rodney Strong Vineyards.
Indulge in a special sake dinner at Pabu featuring a decadent tasting menu paired with exclusive sake pours from their former sommelier and current master of sake, Stuart Morris; Friday, 6pm to 9pm. // Pabu Izakaya, 101 California St. (FiDi); reservations at sevenrooms.com
Dig into drag brunch. Starbelly is bringing in Bobby Friday to host “Bacon and Leggs,” an afternoon of delicious bites, boozy drinks, and stunning performances from the city’s fiercest queens; Saturday, 11:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 3:30pm. // Starbelly, 3583 16th St. (Upper Market); reservations at opentable.com
Raise a glass for a luxurious dinner out. Join Baldacci Family Vineyards for the release of their 2019 Thomas Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, paired with a four-course dinner of caviar, aged Liberty duck breast, and A5 Wagyu beef from Michelin-starred chef Mark Dommen; Saturday, 6pm to 9pm. // Baldacci Family Vineyards, 6236 Silverado Trail (Napa); details at baldaccivineyards.com
Veg on all things soy and tofu at a festival dedicated to the mighty soybean. Expect lots of food, art, workshops, and performances benefitting the Nichi Bei Foundation; Saturday, 11am to 5pm. // St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1111 Gough St. (NoPa); details at soyandtofufest.org
Be part of the ‘hood at the North Beach Festival, where more than 200 vendors will take over 11 blocks with libations and live music celebrating the iconic neighborhood; Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 7pm. // Columbus Ave. and Grant Ave. (North Beach); details at northbeachfestival.org
Thank you to our partners at the North Beach Festival.
Escape to Sea Ranch Lodge, the Instagram-worthy, ultra-designy digs nestled along the “Mendonoma Coast.” Make the weekend even better when you join 7x7 Social Club and get 20 percent off stays. // Sea Ranch Lodge, 60 Sea Walk Dr (Sea Ranch); reservations at thesearanchlodge.com
Try brunch at one of the city’s buzziest new restaurants. The vibes-forward Meski is expanding their hours to serve up teff pancakes, berbere avocado toast, pollo guisado shakshuka, and other inventive dishes rooted in Afro-Latin and Ethiopian flavors; Sundays, 11am and 3pm. // Meski, 1000 Larkin St. (TenderNob); reservations at opentable.com
Take to the streets for a TL block party co-hosted with the Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center and featuring local vendors and performers; Sunday, 12pm to 4pm. // Golden Gate Ave. between Jones St. and Hyde St. (Tenderloin); details at sundaystreetssf.com
Hit the high notes with Dad at a whiskey tasting full of premium pours from Macallan and more; Sunday at 5pm. // Pied Piper, Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery St. (SoMa); reservations at opentable.com
Prepare for the power of Verdi’s Requiem when James Gaffigan returns to the San Francisco Symphony to conduct the stunning choral piece, along with premiere works by Gordon Getty; Friday, June 20 at 7:30pm and Sunday, June 22 at 2pm. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at sfsymphony.org
Thank you to our partners at the San Francisco Symphony.
Get down with some Dungeness at Chandon’s Dungeness Crab Feast, where coastal delights pair perfectly with live music and the region’s best bubbly; Sunday, June 22, 4pm to 7pm. // Chandon, 1 California Dr. (Yountville); reservations at exploretock.com
Thank you to our partners at Chandon.
See the Bay from a new perspective with Dogpatch Paddle. Reserve a kayak or SUP for your next adventure, then wrap it up with some R&R in their new barrel sauna. Join 7x7 Social Club for a free sweat session. // Dogpatch Paddle, 701 Illinois St. #A (Dogpatch); reservations at dogpatchpaddle.com
