22 Fun Things to Do This Week (7.22.24)
What'll it be this Sunday, Dore Alley's annual leatherfest or the San Francisco Marathon? (Courtesy of @thesfmarathon)

22 Fun Things to Do This Week (7.22.24)

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Throw down some Chinese and Peruvian food this week, then get cultured at the Jewish Film Festival and SFMOMA's Rooftop Radio.

Then on Sunday, San Franciscans will show their true colors when they show up either at the SF Marathon or Dore Alley's annual kink fest.


Indulge in a Michelin-starred summer feast. Chef Ho Chee Boon’s summer prix-fixe menu offers eight seafood-forward courses in a sultry setting; Mondays through Saturdays, 5pm to 10pm. // Empress by Boon, 838 Grant Ave. (Chinatown); details at theempresssf.com


Embark on your own Peruvian restaurant crawl. Get your fill of South American cuisine at any of five participating Peruvian joints—and leave with a stamp that makes you eligible for a trip to Lima on the celebration of Peruvian Independence Day on Sunday; July 19-28. // Full details and participating restaurants at lamarsf.com


Check out the flicks at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. The 44th annual event promises a global array of genre-spanning films at venues all around the Bay; Tuesday, through August 5th. // Schedule and location details at jfi.org


Swoon over John Legend at the Symphony. Experience peak crooning when Chrissy Teigen’s husband gets a full orchestral accompaniment for his greatest hits; Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30pm. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at sfsymphony.org


Witness art in nature. The Lake Tahoe Dance Festival brings together dancers from companies and troupes around the country against stunning natural scenery; Tuesday through Friday. // Tickets and info at laketahoedancecollective.org

Enjoy HiFi on high at Rooftop Radio with Chaz Wick’s record label, Company Studio. Check out four sets of live music from fresh artists or dip into the HiFi listening room along with food, drinks, and an all-access pass to art around the museum; Thursday, from 5:15pm to 8:40 p.m. // SFMOMA, 151 3rd St. (SoMa); tickets at sfmoma.org


Do something “Good for You.” Podcast host Whitney Cummings, the comedian also behind the hit podcast and “2 Broke Girls,” comes to SF; Thursday, Friday, Saturday. // Cobb’s Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Ave. (North Beach); tickets and showtimes at cobbscomedy.com


Release your inner word nerd. If you prefer your comedy with a little wordplay, you won’t want to miss the Bay Area Pun-Off. Everyone else, get ready to groan; Thursday, 7:30pm to 10pm. // Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St. (Hayes Valley); tickets at eventbrite.com


Cheer on Team USA. Don your red, white, and blue for an Olympics opening ceremony watch party that offers cheap, front row seats to the international action; Friday, 10:30am to 2pm. // Manny’s, 3092 16th St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com

Get serenaded in Calistoga. Wrap up the week with a glass of wine, local cuisine, and the mellow sounds of musician Brandon Eardley at this Sunset Serenade series; Friday, 4:30pm to 6:30pm. // Larkmead Vineyards, 1100 Larkmead Ln. (Calistoga); tickets at exploretock.com


Taste and make with a whiskey-centric class. Sample new blends and level up your whiskey cocktails with a master mixologist and a take-home kit of your own; Friday, 6pm to 9pm. // Southside Spirit House, 575 Howard St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com


Enter your Renaissance era. It’s all about 14th century vibes, with music by pianist John Wilson and an evening filled with cocktails and local revival-ready art; Friday, 7pm to 9pm. // The Hibernia SF, 1 Jones St. (Civic Center); tickets at eventbrite.com


If you've yet to experience the power and joy of Outdoor Yoga SF's alfresco group class and dance party, you're out of excuses: This summer, when 7x7 Social Club members sign up for a class at Golden Gate Park or Baker Beach (or beyond), they get to bring a friend for free. // Join the club, then book your class at outdoor-yoga.org.

See Swan Lake and more from SF Ballet. Their "Starry Nights" program returns, featuring a performance of Swan Lake's Act II and other classic and contemporary acts; Friday and Saturday, 7:30pm. // Frost Amphitheater, 351 Lasuen St. (Stanford); tickets atsfballet.org


Let Octavia chef/owner Melissa Perello make you breakfast. When 7x7 Social Club members enjoy the chef's tasting menu ($98), you'll take home a signature morning treat on the house. // Join the club, but don't forget to make a reservation!


Adopt some orchids. Peruse these exotic blooms and take home tips from the pros on how to keep them alive. Plant moms, this one’s for you; Saturday, 10am to 5pm and Sunday, 10am to 4pm. // SF County Fair Building, 1199 9th Ave. (Golden Gate Park); tickets at eventbrite.com


Pop by for a local Noise Pop show. Violinist, singer, songwriter, and producer Sudan Archives is headlining a free outdoor show; Saturday, noon. // Crane Cove Park (Dogpatch); details at tixr.com

Face your vase: Ukrainian ceramic artist Daria Davydova is teaching a special workshop at 7x7 Social Club; Tuesday, July 30. // Reserve your spot here.


Support local literary artists. A new literary magazine has landed. Celebrate the release of "The Dreams I Dreamt: Letters to San Francisco,” with artist readings, free copies, and live music; Sunday, 2pm. // Jack Kerouac Alley between Columbus Ave. and Grant Ave. (Chinatown); details at brownpapertickets.com


Hit the streets. The SF Marathon kicks off early Sunday morning at 5:15am (Embarcadero at Market St.) and takes over 26.5 miles of streets. There’s still time to sign up, though not much time to train;course map and details at thesfmarathon.com. Celebrate your own victories or someone else’s with a post-race celebration at Natoma Cabana (90 Natoma St.) at 1pm with the Fat Boys Run Club and Track and Feels; tickets at eventbrite.com.


Let your fetish flag fly. It’s Dore Alley day, the infamously hardcore and leather-heavy celebration of all things kink. If that’s your scene, the event runs from 11am to 6pm (Folsom St. between 9th and 11th St.); check folsomstreet.org for details. Follow up your fun with the Deviants Adult Arcade afterparty at SomArts (934 Brannan St.) from 6pm onwards; get tickets at eventbrite.com.


Soak up healing vibrations as Fractals of Sound delivers a soundscape rooted in world music. Bring your yoga mat and blanket for a deeply meditative journey in sound and light, filtered through the stunning stained glass of this soaring Nob Hill landmark; 7pm, Monday, July 29. 7x7 Social Club members get half-price tix. // Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St. (Nob Hill), gracecathedral.org

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