It’s a week full of women and whiskey.
The spirit of St. Patrick’s Day prevails with a whiskey-forward five-course meal at The Jay, a reality show star-studded whiskey class on Treasure Island, and Dandelion chocolate pairings at Dirty Habit. Just here to support your favorite ladies? Be it cocktails at Cavaña, shopping at the Ferry Building, or dancing to Sister Nancy, there's no shortage of ways to wrap up Women’s History Month. For the best of both worlds, head to Healdsburg to celebrate women in whiskey.
Raise a glass to women bartenders and spirit makers at Cavaña’s Ladies Night. The rooftop bar is spinning tunes and slinging cocktails with guest bartenders from Third Rail and True Laurel to celebrate women distillers, servers, and more; Monday, 6pm to 10pm. // Cavaña, 100 Channel St., Flr. 17 (Mission Bay); reservations at cavanasf.com
Have some laughs at one of the city’s newest comedy clubs. Nearly every night is comedy night at black-owned comedy club and cocktail lounge, The Function; Mondays through Sundays at 7pm. // The Function, 1414 Market St. (Civic Center); tickets at thefunctionsf.com
Check off your Oakland restaurant bucket list. It’s the last week of Restaurant Week in the Bay's buzziest food town. You still have time to experience tasting menus, events, and deals across 160 eateries through Sunday March 30. // Details at visitoakland.com
Thank you to our partners at Visit Oakland.
Make it Taco Tuesday at Taqueria Colibri. The new taco-stand extension of the chic Colibri restaurant is celebrating their opening with free tacos for the first 100 to arrive; Tuesday at 11:30am. // Colibri, 50 Moraga Ave. (Presidio); details at colibrimexicanbistro.com
Meet the mayor at Manny’s. At the event, Daniel Lurie will share his vision for the city and address how he’ll navigate the challenges ahead; Tuesday, 6pm to 7pm. // Manny’s, 3092 16th St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com
Be part of an intimate whiskey-and-dinner pairing with head distiller of St. George Spirits and chef Michael Magallanes at The Third Floor. You and a small crew can enjoy a five-course menu with signature cocktails and whiskey poured neat; Wednesday at 5pm. // The Third Floor at The Jay, 433 Clay St. (FiDi); tickets at eventbrite.com
Witness a Pixies legend when original bassist and co-vocalist Kim Deal stops in SF on tour for her first solo album; Wednesday at 8pm. // The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd. (NoPa); tickets at livenation.com
Dip into decadence with a whiskey and chocolate pairing. Enjoy a tour through four whiskeys and artisanal chocolates with Dandelion Chocolate and Dirty Habit; Thursday, 6pm and 8pm. // Dirty Habit, 12 4th St. (SoMa); reservations at opentable.com
Make farm-to-table Korean dumplings with a hands-on cooking class showcasing the vibrant flavors of Korean cuisine and garden fresh ingredients; Thursday, 5pm to 7pm. // Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. (Ross); register at maringarden.org
Be the first to see future Oscars winners at the Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival, which showcases the works of hundreds of artists from around the world; Thursday through Sunday. // Tickets and schedule at sebastopolfilmfestival.org
Nerd out over bookmaking, Aesop’s fables, and art with a conversation between modern bookmakers and author Daniel Handler of Lemony Snicket fame; Thursday at 6pm. // Mechanics' Institute, 57 Post St. (FiDi); tickets at milibrary.org
Nosh on worldly fare at the La Cocina night market, an adventure through homestyle Guatemalan to Mexican and Salvadoran street food and beyond; Thursday, 6pm to 9pm. // La Cocina, 101 Hyde St. (Tenderloin); tickets at eventbrite.com
Snuggle up for movie night in Hayes Valley, where Proxy is kicking off outdoor movie season with a showing of Bird; Friday at 7:45pm. // Proxy, 432 Octavia St. (Hayes Valley); details at proxysf.net
Let freedom ring at the AfroSolo Arts Festival where you'll see powerful performances from writers and artists in celebration of Black resilience; Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 3pm. // Potrero Stage, 1695 18th St. (Potrero Hill); tickets at playground-sf.org
Take down some smashburgers at the latest roving pop-up from Smash’d Burgers at Olfactory Brewing; Friday at 1pm to 6pm. // Olfactory Brewing, 2245 3rd St. (Dogpatch); details at shmashd.com
Party for art with local artists at the San Francisco Artist Union’s first ever nighttime celebration; Friday, 6pm to 10pm. // The Nook, 1242 Market St. (Civic Center); register at partiful.com
Go for the whiskey, stay for the afterparty. Learn how to craft classic whiskey cocktails with Vanderpump Rules stars Tom Schwartz and Kyle Chan, then stay for an all-night afterparty; Saturday and Sunday at 12pm. // Gold Bar Whiskey, 1 Avenue of the Palms (Treasure Island); register at widgets.bokun.io
Shop and support BIPOC women makers in a pop-up with Foodwise featuring 15 local food and craft vendors, music, and activities; Saturday, 9am to 2pm. // Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, 1 Ferry Building (Embarcadero); details at foodwise.org
Do some inventive spring cleaning with a collaboration between Bad Art Club and Alex Vasquez, founder of clothing line Herderin. Transform that piece you never wear into something unforgettable in a judgement-free zone; Saturday, 11am to 2pm. // Alchemy Springs and House, 939 Post St. (TenderNob); tickets at eventbrite.com
Immerse yourself in a dazzling inflatable installation at EmotionAir, a new exhibit from the Balloon Museum making its SF debut; opens Saturday at 10am through September 7. // Palace of Fine Arts, 3601 Lyon St. (Presidio); tickets at balloonmuseum.world
Get to know North Beach with a small guided walking tour through its food, culture, and history; Saturday, 10:30am to 12pm. // North Beach Branch Library, 850 Columbus Ave. (North Beach); register at sfpl.org
Discover the deep notes of whiskey with distiller Nicole Austin from George Dickel’s as your guide. Explore the whiskey making process and the spirit’s rich history before you go behind the bar to craft your own cocktails, all in celebration of women in the field; Saturday, 2pm to 4pm. // Spoonbar, 219 Healdsburg Ave. (Healdsburg); tickets at spoonbar.com
Bop to the Bam Bam queen when legendary DJ Sister Nancy headlines The Great Northern along with other Jamaican dancehall favorites; Saturday, 9pm to 2am. // The Great Northern, 119 Utah St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com
Rejoice in the return of Renegade Craft, which makes a comeback this spring with over 250 vendors selling all sorts of handmade goods; Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 5 pm. // Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Blvd. (Marina); details at renegadecraft.com
Laugh in the face of the Sunday scaries with a lineup of local comedy favorites at the city’s coziest venue; Sunday at 3pm. // The Magic Patio, 3264 Mission St. (Bernal Heights); tickets at eventbrite.com
Wrap up the week with a classic cut. Sonoma’s famed farm-to-table destination The Matheson is officially kicking off prime rib Sundays. // The Matheson, 106 Matheson St. (Healdsburg); reservations at thematheson.com
Snag tickets to a collaboration between Common and the SF Symphony. Don’t miss your chance to see the award-winning artist, actor, author, and activist take the stage; Thursday, April 24 at 7:30pm. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at sfsymphony.org
Thank you to our partners at SF Symphony.
