Last week was a lot. Bring yourself back to life with transportive events, art, and food as only San Francisco can do.
Find fresh perspective, at the Transgender Film Festival, an out-of-the-box performance from the International Orange Chorale, and talks at Design Sausalito. Plus get ahead of holiday shopping at multiple craft fairs.
If all else fails, dance it out Bhangra and Beats. Have a good one.
Treat yourself to some self-care and clean beauty. Join 7x7 Social Club, then head to Credo for a complimentary express facial and 10 percent off in-store purchases. // Credo Beauty, 2136 Fillmore St. (Pacific Heights); credobeauty.com
Taco Tuesday, but make it mushroomy. Enjoy a delicious fungi-forward dinner and learn all about California foraging with a leading mycologist; Tuesday, 6pm to 9pm. // Berkeley; register at forkinthepath.org
Show up for the community at the San Francisco Transgender Film Festival. Tune in to documentaries, shorts, and films that challenge mainstream media stereotypes; Wednesday through Saturday. // Schedule and details at sftff.org
Catch Oakland chef David Tu at Abacá. The Top Chef alum and recent cookbook author brings his unique approach to Vietnamese cuisine for a creative pop-up dinner; Thursday, 5pm to 9pm. // Abacá, 2700 Jones St. (Fisherman's Wharf); tickets at restaurantabaca.com
Step back in time at Old Skool Cafe, a jazz supper club that trains and empowers at-risk and formerly incarcerated youth. 7x7 Social Club members get a free round of wine for the table; Thursdays through Saturdays, 5pm to 9pm. // Old Skool Cafe, 1429 Mendell St. (Bayview); reservations at oldskoolcafe.org
Load up on veggies at Greens. The renowned vegetarian restaurant is slinging a free mocktail for 7x7 Social Club members. // Greens, Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture, 2 Marina Blvd, Building A (Marina); reservations at greensrestaurant.com
Chat about love in the Bay Area with sexologists, technologists, journalists, and more, and top it all off with drag performances; Thursday, 7:30pm to 10pm. // Swedish American Hall, 2174 Market St. (Duboce Triangle); tickets at sf.gazetteer.co
Walk Your Values. This fashion show with purpose hosted by SF nonprofit Remake and KQED's Fit Check will feature secondhand looks and spark discussion around the intersection of style, conscious consumption, and sustainability; Thursday, 8pm to 11pm. // SF Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building (Embarcadero); tickets at kqed.org
Check out Design Sausalito, a weekend devoted to the region's craft, fashion, textiles, and art. Look out for 7x7's own style editor Gail Goldberg interviewing Simon Ungless; Friday through Sunday. // Details at designsausalito.org
Appreciate paper at Connecting Cuts, an exhibit dedicated to traditional, cultural, and contemporary papercut art; opening reception on Friday, 7pm to 9 pm. // Olive Hyde Gallery, 123 Washington Blvd. (Fremont); details at olivehydeartguild.org
Explore deep notes of chardonnay and pinot noir with Seadon Shouse, executive chef at Timber Cove Resort and author of From the Hill by the Sea: A Cookbook and Memoir. Enjoy pairings inspired by his Nova Scotia roots and cooking from the land and sea; Friday through Monday. // Flowers Vineyards and Winery, 4035 Westside Rd. (Healdsburg); tickets at exploretock.com/flowerswinery
Celebrate Diwali with the final Bhangra and Beats Night Market. The city’s first official celebration of the Festival of Lights will have South Asian food and goods on offer as well as culturally rooted music to get you moving; Friday, 5pm to 10pm. // Battery St. and Clay St. (FiDi); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Nosh at a pop-up night market from La Cocina. Enjoy unlimited bites and nonalcoholic beverages from seven up-and-coming businesses to support the organization’s food incubator program; Friday, 6pm to 9pm. // La Cocina, 101 Hyde St. (Tenderloin); tickets at eventbrite.com
Do your holiday shopping at Marché, a female-led holiday marketplace. Shop fashion, design, jewelry, art, beauty, and culinary goods from more than 50 women-owned local and national brands; Saturday, 10am to 4pm. // The Bridge Yard, 210 Burma Rd. (Oakland); tickets at eventbrite.com
Support local makers at the Arts and Crafts Fair. Shop original art—from jewelry and ceramics to prints, glass, and handmade clothing—from more than 140 talented artists, including CCA students, teachers, and alumni; Saturday, 11am to 4pm. // California College of the Arts, 145 Hooper St. (SoMa); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Go on a musical journey with the International Orange Chorale of SF. “Voices Unbound: The Sound of Instinct” features four distinct sets exploring improvisation, a capella, and more rooted in worldwide traditions; Sunday at 4pm. // St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 3281 16th St. (Mission); tickets at iocsf.org
Be there for the grand opening of Cura Contemporary, a new architectural landmark and fine art gallery; Saturday, 11am to 5pm. // Cura Contemporary, 17395 Monterey Rd. (Morgan Hill ); details at visitmorganhill.org
Thank you to our partners at Visit Morgan Hill.
Hear the queen of neo soul. Erykah Badu is in town; Saturday, 8pm. // Bill Graham Civic Center, 99 Grove St. (Civic Center); tickets at ticketmaster.com
Catch Foil Arms and Hog. The Irish sketch comedy group is bringing their antics off the internet and to the SF stage on their Skittish World Tour; Sunday at 8pm. // The Warfield, 982 Market St. (SoMa) tickets at axs.com
Close out SF Restaurant Week with an epic brunch. Chef Tyler Florence is serving a three-course all-American mid-afternoon meal; Sunday, 11am to 2:30pm. // Wayfare Tavern, 558 Sacramento St. (FiDi); reservations at opentable.com
Head to the Russian River for a tasting at Paul Mathew. This indie wine producer focuses on family-owned vineyards and sustainable practices; Thursdays through Sundays, 10:30am to 4:30pm. // Paul Mathew Vineyards, 9060 Graton Rd. (Russian River); paulmathewvineyards.com (Hot tip: 7x7 Social Club members can enjoy a free tasting and 10 percent off wine purchases.)
Eat and shop at Eataly's Holiday Taste Around. Enjoy seasonal sips, bites, and sweet treats as you peruse the marketplace; Sunday, 4pm to 6pm. // Eataly Silicon Valley, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd. (San Jose); tickets at eventbrite.com
Get a private yacht tour of the bay. Make it a memorable weekend with wine, cheese, treats and five-star service. 7x7 Social Club members enjoy 20 percent off an exclusive Escape to Alcatraz experience. // Passage Nautical; book at passagenautical.com.
Make someone’s 2025 epic with a membership to Studio Social Collective, Napa’s new private social club. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, with access to the region’s best food, wine, and music scene. // Feast it Forward, 1031 McKinstry St. (Napa); feastitforward.com
Thank you to our partners at Feast it Forward.
