See neon in a whole new way at She Bends: Neon as Soulcraft, opening this weekend at Museum of Craft + Design. (Courtesy of @museumofcraftanddesign)
29 Fun Things to Do This Week (7.15.24)
13 July
See neon in a whole new way at She Bends: Neon as Soulcraft, opening this weekend at Museum of Craft + Design. (Courtesy of @museumofcraftanddesign)
Check out the latest guest in rotation at Greens, add to your coffee table book collection at the San Francisco Art Book Fair, and go all out on National Caviar Day. There are shows in the Mission and Mill Valley, neighborhood markets all over town, and a pool party to help you cool down.
Work on that turkey for a good cause. Queer Bowling is a low-key, easy way to help support LGBTQIAP+ local nonprofits, and every ticket includes a cocktail for you too; Monday, 6pm. // Mission Bowling Club, 3176 17th St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com
Swoon over James Vincent McMorrow. The Irish singer-songwriter who’s covered Steve Winwood and Chris Isaak is touring his new album with hits all his own; Tuesday, 8pm. // The Chapel, 777 Valencia St. (Mission); tickets at wl.seetickets.us
Vote in an epic art battle. Witness three rounds of high-speed painting and decide who takes home the prize—or take home a winning piece yourself in a live auction; Wednesday, 7pm to 11pm. // The Great Northern, 119 Utah St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com
Enjoy some jazz on your lunch break. The folks behind Jazz Mafia are bringing free jazz downtown every Wednesday. Up this week, the smooth sounds of the Kai Lyons Quartet; Wednesday, noon to 2pm. // Mechanics Monument Plaza, 488 Market St. (FiDi); details at eventbrite.com
Pair taste and sound at Nightbird. The Gelinaz Shuffle comes to Hayes Valley for an experiential culinary collaboration between chef Kim Alter and musicians The Spellbound DJ and The Bastard Prince; Wednesday, 6pm. // Nightbird, 330 Gough St. (Hayes Valley); reservations at nightbirdrestaurant.com
See literature brought to life. "Who’s-Dead McCarthy: Stories by Kevin Barry" showcases three of the Irish author's short works about romance, chance, and death, all with his signature dark humor; Wednesday and Thursday at 7pm, Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm. // Z Space, 450 Florida St. (); tickets at zspace.org
Make happy hour très français when you sign up for Maison Nico's intimate paté tasting. You'll sip vin while Michelin-starred chef Nicolas Delaroque guides you through his signature dishes; 5pm to 7pm Thursday. // 7x7 Social Club, 524 Washington St. (Jackson Square); tickets here.
Celebrate the power of print. The San Francisco Art Book Fair kicks off to showcase catalogs, monographs, periodicals, zines, and artist books from independent publishers, artists, designers, and more; Thursday through Sunday. // Minnesota Street Project Foundation, 1275 Minnesota St. (Dogpatch), minnesotastreetproject.com
Sample new cultural cuisine at Greens whenFrancis Ang, of the contemporary Filipino-Californian restaurant Abacá, guest chefs on Thursday at 5pm. // Greens, Fort Mason Building A, 2 Marina Blvd. (Presidio); reservations at opentable.com
Binge on pancakes and up-and-coming art. Withart from more than 150 artists, plenty of beer and unlimited pancakes, the Pancakes and Booze Art Show is the opposite of a stuffy art opening; Thursday at 7pm and Friday at 8pm. // Public Works, 161 Erie St. (Mission); tickets at tixr.com
Revisit Sausalito's Bump Bar. California Caviar Co.'s chic space has reopened just in time for National Caviar Day festivities. Reserve your spot to enjoy the exquisite caviar bar, a complimentary bump, and bubbles. Guests will receive 10 percent off caviar purchases during the event; 4pm to 6pm, Thursday. // The Bump Bar, 1403 Bridgeway (Sausalito); make reservations at tables.toasttab.com.
Get in on chef Matt Accarrino's afternoon ode to Italy's favorite pastime: Mattina's new Appi Hour offers up a combo vermouth spritz (pick your poison from a select list) and pizza al taglio. 7x7 Social Club members score $5 off; 3pm to 5pm, Thursdays through Sundays. // Mattina, 2232 Bush St. (Pacific Heights), mattinasf.com
Warp up the week with a high-brow happy hour. A new menu of bites and seasonal cocktails at Dirty Habit includes Japanese milk bread with kaya jam, peach caprese, and pomegranate spritzers; 4pm to 6pm weekdays. // Hotel Zelos, 12 Fourth St. (SoMa), zhotelssf.com
Kick off SomArts' exhibition season. Join the opening reception for A Soft Place to Land, which centers joy in a time of growing turmoil; Friday, 6-9pm. // SomArts, 934 Brannan St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com
Live large on National Caviar Day. Caviar bars, canapés, Champagne, cocktails, and a bit of Studio 54 disco flair: The Caviar Co. is going all out for this lavish holiday with an extravagant party; Saturday, 7pm to 10pm. // Saint Joseph's Arts Society, 1401 Howard St. (SoMa); tickets at thecaviarco.com
Cool down with a pool party. Take a dip or just dance to the DJ to embrace summer at this daytime soirée; Saturday, 1pm to 6pm. // The Phoenix Hotel, 601 Eddy St. (Tenderloin); tickets at eventbrite.com
Pull back the canvas on a glamping experience at the Russian River's Dawn Ranch. New king and queen tents on a lush fruit orchard have the old fashioned summer camp vibes we want, but with elevated style and a sparkling clean bathhouse. Roll out your mat for morning yoga in the meadow and take a free kayak out on the river. 7x7 Social Club members receive 20 percent off stays and 10 percent off at the spa this summer. // Dawn Ranch, 16467 CA-116 (Guerneville), dawnranch.com
See neon in a whole new way.She Bends: Neon as Soulcraft showcases the intense craft of neon bending and creation, curated by neon artists Kelsey Issel and Meryl Pataky; opening Saturday. // Museum of Craft and Design, 2569 Third St. (Dogpatch), sfmcd.org
Head to the Hayes Valley Carnival. A 113-year tradition carries on, with Circus Bella and the Prescott Theater Circus bringing their feats and fun back to the neighborhood; Saturday, noon to 5pm. // Proxy and Patricia's Green, 432 Octavia Blvd. (Hayes Valley); details at hayesvalleysf.org
Bike for beers. Discover dozens of local breweries and get a little exercise along the way at Pedal Brewfest on the shores of Lake Merritt; Saturday, 1pm to 5pm. // Snow Park, 300 Lakeside Dr. (Oakland); tickets at eventbrite.com
Up your coffee game. Learn how to source and roast your own coffee beans at home with a free workshop and live roasting demo; Saturday, 3pm to 4pm. // Park Branch Library, 1833 Page St. (Upper Haight); details at sfpl.org
Experience a day in the life of a Chandon VIP. 7x7 Social Club members are being treated to complimentary bubbly flights in the Yountville winery's stylish new lounge and private terrace. // Join the club to be a Chandon member for a day.
Catch the next Richmond Market. It’s back and likely to be just as packed with folks making the most out of five blocks of delicious food, local vendors ,and live performances; Saturday, 4pm to 9pm. // Clement St. between 22nd St. and 25th St. (Outer Richmond); details at eventbrite.com
Keep the caviar good times going. The National Caviar Day Soirée celebrates Tsar Nicoulai Caviar's 40 years in sustainable aquaculture and, of course, this week's luxurious holiday. Expect a lineup of caviar-forward bits from Bay Area chefs and a live DJ to help you dance it all off; Saturday, 4:30pm to 7pm. // Ferry Building (Embarcadero); tickets at eventbrite.com
Start the day with an epic breakfast. Cash Caris, aka the Pastrami Guy behind Delirama, is popping up with a Sunday breakfast of pastrami, egg, and cheese sandwiches on hand-rolled poppy bagels; Sunday, 9am to noon. // 5518 San Pablo Ave. (Oakland); details on instagram.com
Take a Sunday stroll to support local artists. Peruse art, music, food, and more, all from local LGTBQ artists and makers, at this month’s Castro Sunday Stroll; Sunday, noon to 5pm. // Castro Street between 18th St. and 19th. St. (Castro); details at castromerchants.com
Head to the Haight for a funky local market. Shop clothing, arts, accessories, and even flash tats at The Faight Collective’s summer market; Sunday, 2pm to 6pm. // The Faight, 475 Haight St. (Lower Haight); details at thefaight.com
Hear the latest from Rachel Garlin. The San Francisco songstress is bringing her unique storytelling style to Sweetwater, playing a mix of her hits and previewing songs from a new musical stage-play in the works; Sunday, 8pm // Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave. (Mill Valley); tickets at sweetwatermusichall.com
Let your inner Deadhead free. Chill at the Sunday Daydream Festival, with a lineup honoring the Grateful Dead led by Phil Lesh and Friends; Sunday, 11am to 6pm. // McNears Beach, 201 Cantera Way (San Rafael); tickets at eventbrite.com