A weekend just can't suck when there's pizza, beer, and bagels.
(And hot tip: 7x7 Social Club members are scoring special pricing on all three in North Beach.)
But first, warm things up with real talk about Kamala at Manny's, a night at the Regency Ballroom with Shakey Graves, a 16th birthday concert celebration with Magik Magik Orchestra, a Black craft market, and more.
Have a good one!
Last call for Union Square in Bloom. Downtown's flowering installation features 25 stops where you can literally smell (and eat and drink) the fresh cut stems all week long. The event culminates with a special finale event (3pm to 6pm Saturday) featuring live music, an outdoor bar garden, and the Bloomies Awards. // Union Square Park; details at Eventbrite.
Get down with that Austin sound: Texan Shakey Graves is in town touring his latest album, Movie of the Week; Tuesday. // Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Ave. (Tendernob); tickets at axs.com
Dive into the question du jour: Just who is Kamala Harris? Sit down with a trio of Harris' colleagues and friends to learn more about the accomplishments and characteristics of SF's own Madam Vice President and the official Democratic Presidential nominee; 6:30pm to 7:30pm Wednesday. // Manny's, 3092 16th St. (Mission); get tickets at Eventbrite.
Kick it with a pair of OG San Francisco chroniclers: Author/editor Gary Kamiya sits down with illustrator Paul Madonna to celebrate the city they both love. This artist chat coincides with Madonna's new exhibition, The Spirit of San Francisco; 6pm Wednesday. // KALW, 220 Montgomery St. (FiDi); get free tickets at Eventbrite.
Drink less booze and make more bonds when Organic Chemistry Dating teams up with Better Bar. Vibe with other singles over low- and zero-proof drinks and light bites; 5pm (ages 32-45) and 7:30pm (ages 25-38), Wednesday. // B-Side, 205 Franklin St. (Civic Center); get tickets at eventbrite.com.
Bring your dancing shoes for dueling swing bands: The Alpha Rhythm Kings and the Nick Rossi Septet will take the stage with special guest Hep Jen for swing dancing lessons; 4pm and 6:15pm, Thursday. // Fulton Plaza; get details on Instagram.
Eat up the Turkish influence on German cuisine with Radhaus' special döner kebab menu. It may have originated in Turkey, but it's Germany’s most popular street food; Thursday, through Aug. 31. // Radhaus (Fort Mason), radhaussf.com
Laugh it up with two-time Emmy Award–winning comedian and actor John Mulaney in Concert at the Golden Gate Theatre on Thursday, September 19. // 1 Taylor St.; get tickets at broadwaysf.com(or head over to our Instagram feed for a chance to score free tix!)
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Bring impact to your Friday night at YBCA's opening reception: for Art, Action, Change. Grab a drink from the cash bar, then wander the galleries, which are freshly updated with the works of 48 Bay Area artists who were granted a living wage with which to create their art. Look out for poetry reading and DJs too; 5pm to 8pm Friday. // Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St. (SoMa); RSVP for free at ybca.org.
Celebrate Magik Magik Orchestra's Sweet Sixteenth with an indie-meets-fancy concert beneath the sparkly chandeliers of SF's iconic Green Room; 5pm (family-friendly, BYO snacks) and 8pm (all ages, cash bar + birthday cake). // War Memorial Arts Center, 410 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at Eventbrite
Fill up on this triple threat: The Pizza, Bagel and Beer Festival is back. Presented by Tony Gemignani, this year's event will feature the first-ever Ooni Pizza Championship; noon to 4pm Saturday. // San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton St. (North Beach); get tickets at purplepass.com. (7x7 Social Club members get 30 percent off!)
Get in on Noise Pop's free summer of music. The second in a three-day series of concerts across some of the city's iconic venues, this weekend's SF Live show brings Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew to an outdoor stage thanks to co-production with Great American Music Hall and SF Parks Alliance; 1pm Saturday. // China Basin Park (Mission Rock); RSVP at sflivefest.com.
Pop by our favorite waterfront landmark for the Black Creators Craft Market in celebration of National Black Business Month. Shop goods ranging from small-batch jams to skincare and clothing from a dozen local vendors. The event is in partnership with the Fillmore-based marketplace In The Black; 9am to 2pm Saturday. // San Francisco Ferry Building (Embarcadero); find details at foodwise.org.
Rev up summer with special pricing on tickets to the Monterey Motorsports Festival. During Car Week 2024, you can ogle an impressive collection of rare and exotic cars from around the world, try racing simulators, see the off-road exhibit, and enjoy live entertainment. 7x7 Social Club members get 25 percent off; 2pm to 10pm Saturday. // Monterey County Fairgrounds (Monterey), montereymotorsportsfestival.com
Fuel up for the weekend at the East Cut's Bites + Brew's walking tour. SF and coffee have a history. Learn a bit about it with stops at Andytown, Saint Frank, and more; 10am Saturday. // 345 Spear St. (SoMa); tickets available at eventbrite.com.
Experiment with scent with Olfactory Playground. Begin with a one-hour smelling sesh of natural and synthetic aroma, then design your own scent. You'll take home your samples and the spray or roll-on fragrance of your creation; noon to 3pm Sunday. // Two Two, 3221 Grand Ave. (Oakland); register at twotwo.online.
Pick up a new skill—and something sparkly while you're at it. Fiat Lux is sliding into 7x7 Social Club for a special carve and cast jewelry workshop. Make your own snake ring out of jeweler's wax to be cast in sterling silvery, or upgrade to gold and gems; 5pm to 8pm, Tuesday, Aug. 27. // 524 Washington St. (Jackson Square); get tickets.
