From a secret live music jam sesh to the return of a cult-worthy fried chicken sandwich, this week has you covered with a slew of unique activities.
Monday, May 21: Sustainable Butchering Demo & Tasting
When: 2pm
Where: The Perennial, 59 9th St. (SoMa), theperennialsf.com
Why: Only serious cooks need apply to this sheep butchery workshop with sustainability advocate Adam Danforth and The Perennial's cofounders, Anthony Myint and Karen Leibowitz, who will also discuss different cuts of meat and building menus around whole animal sourcing. Bernal Cutlery will be on-hand selling knives. // Tickets ($150) are available at brownpapertickets.com.
Monday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 22: Coi Turns 12
When: 2pm
Where: Coi, 373 Broadway (North Beach), coirestaurant.com
Why: Three-Michelin-star restaurant Coi is turning 12 and, to celebrate, the restaurant is welcoming back chefs from years past to cook two nights of collaborative dinners. The talent includes Brett Cooper (Aster), Jake Godby (Humphry Slocombe), Evan and Sarah Rich (Rich Table), and James Syhabout (Commis). // Reservations are $495 per person and must be pre-paid at exploretock.com/coi.
Tuesday, May 22: Free Museum Day
When: 11am to 6pm
Where: GLBT History Museum, 4127 18th St. (Castro), glbthistory.org
Why: To commemorate Harvey Milk Day, the GLBT History Museum is offering free admission and docent-led tours every hour. Explore exhibits including Queer Past Becomes Present and Outspoken: Angela Davis. // RSVP at eventbrite.com.
Tuesday, May 22: Yoga + Wine
When: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: 855 Yoga Studio, 855 Brannan St. (SoMa)
Why: Find balance with some physical activity followed by booze. You'll build heat and flexibility in this fast-paced 50-minute yoga class, and then you can zen out at happy hour in the studio afterwards. // Tickets ($25; or $15 with no wine) are available at eventbrite.com.
Tuesday, May 22: Pop-Up Jam
When: 8:30pm to 11pm
Where: Secret location
Why: Music lovers who also like a good surprise won't want to miss this secret live jam including local and international musicians. // Tickets ($15) are available at eventbrite.com.
Tuesday, May 22: A Burger-y Book Party
When: 5pm to 1am
Where: Henry's, 2600 Durant Ave. (Berkeley), graduatehotels.com
Why: Burger maestro Christopher Kronner and writer Paolo Lucchesi will be commemorating the release of A Burger to Believe In—a meaty book celebrating, what else, the burger—with a special dinner of Kronner classics. Alice Waters will even be in attendance—the event is a fundraiser for her Edible Schoolyard. // Reservations are available at kronnerburger.com.
Wednesday, May 23: Drinkering and Tinkering
When: 6pm to 9pm
Where: Drake's Dealership, 2325 Broadway Auto Row (Oakland), drinkdrakes.com/dealership
Why: What could be more satisfying than sipping a fresh brew while you make something with your hands. Chabot Space and Science Center will provide all the tools and tech needed for crafty projects, from sewing to circuit building. // For more information, go to chabotspace.org
Wednesday, May 23: A Seafarer's Film Night
When: 6pm to 7:15pm
Where: The Commonwealth Club, 110 The Embarcadero, commonwealthclub.org
Why: Sound is a pivotal element to the wellbeing of the ocean, but man-made noises tend to get in the way of things. Journey under the sea and learn about how to protect life in our waters in the Emmy Award–winning documentary Sonic Sea. // Tickets ($0-$20) are available at eventbrite.com.
Wednesday, May 23: Lunch at Besharam
When: 11am to 2:30pm
Where: Besharam at Minnesota Street Project, 1275 Minnesota St. (Dogpatch), minnesotastreetproject.com/restaurant
Why: Out with Alta, in with Besharam, a new restaurant collab between Heena Patel (a La Cocina alum) and Daniel Patterson serving refined Indian cuisine imagined through a Californian lens. Opening for lunch, there'll be flatbread wraps, sandwiches—think toasted buns filled with vegetable curry and a soft fried egg—broccoli quinoa salad, grilled paneer kabobs, and more. Dinner service, along with wine and cocktails, will launch in a few weeks.
Wednesday, May 23: Karma Cinema
When: 6pm
Where: The New Parkway, 474 24th St. (Oakland), thenewparkway.com
Why: Pay a penny or whatever you like when movie tickets are offered on a sliding scale—20 percent of proceeds will benefit a different local nonprofit each month.
Thursday, May 24: HBD, Bob Dylan!
When: 9:30pm
Where: PianoFight, Bar Stage, 144 Taylor St. (Tenderloin), pianofight.com
Why: The Voice of a Generation turns 77 today. Pay tribute at DylanF a Nashville-style acoustic set with violin accompaniment covering Dylan classics such a Don't Think Twice, It's Alright and Shelter From the Storm. // Tickets ($10-$20) are available at eventbrite.com.
Thursday, May 24: Chicken Yum Yum Returns
When: 12pm
Where: Via delivery in the East Bay, 4505burgersandbbq.com
Why: Once upon a time, before Ryan Farr rose to 4505 Meats fame, he made glorious fried chicken sandwiches, with spicy slaw and a slathering of coriander aioli, at a stand at the farmers market. Chicken Yum Yum went to the wayside once 4505 went brick and mortar, but followers of the cult sandwich can rejoice—that is, if they live in the East Bay. Check the website for delivery options.
Friday, May 25: Free Oysters
When: 5:30pm
Where: El Rio, 3158 Mission St. (Bernal Heights), elriosf.com
Why: Head to everyone's favorite local dive/dance bar for free oysters on the half shell. Get to shucking on the patio and get your drink on for happy hour until 8pm. Be prompt though—the bivalves go fast.
Saturday, May 26: Block Party!
When: 11am to 4pm
Where: Victory Hall & Parlor, 360 Ritch St. (SoMa), victoryhallsf.com
Why: Tasty eats, sweets, drinks, and DJ jams will all be part of the fun at this block party featuring the local businesses of Ritch Street. You can even get henna-d by Nikita Sankar, your hair styled by Clock & Dagger Salon. // Free; register at eventbrite.com
Saturday, May 27: Carnaval Festival and Parade
When: 10am to 6pm
Where: Harrison Street, between 16th and 24th Streets (Mission)
Why: Indulge in global cuisine, international music and dance, arts and crafts, and a parade (9:30am) at this year's 40th Carnaval. // carnavalsanfrancisco.org
