February is ending on an unforgettable note.
This Monday kicks off the city’s first official music week, Sonoma’s restaurant week, and a host of culinary experiences around the Bay Area.
Raise a glass to mixology sessions and beer-centric nights, then explore your finer side at an orchid exposition. If you haven’t jetted off to Snowfest in Tahoe, an Oscar watch party is the perfect way to wrap up the weekend.
Immerse yourself in the first SF Music Week, seven days of behind-the-scenes tours, DJ pop-ups, talks, lessons, and live shows all around the city; through Sunday. // Details and schedule at sflivefest.com
Enjoy languid brunches, epic dinners, and decadent desserts at Sonoma County Restaurant Week. It's a full week showcasing the best of the region; through Sunday. // Details and participating restaurants at sonomacounty.com
Toast to Black History Month with a special collaborative dinner featuring chef Nelson German at One Market. Highlights include bacon-wrapped monkfish and piri piri–braised oxtail, paired with Vision Cellars wine; nightly through Friday, 11:30am to 8pm. // One Market, 1 Market St. (Embarcadero); reservations at onemarket.com
Widen your winter cocktail world view with a mixology class on cold weather drinks with the masters; Monday, 7pm to 9pm. // Alembic, 1725 Haight St. (Upper Haight); tickets at eventbrite.com
Enjoy an interactive tasting and lesson on the history of beer at Profs and Pints; Tuesday, 6pm to 8:30pm. // Bartlett Hall, 242 O'Farrell St. (TenderNob); tickets at profsandpints.com
Pair your brews during a curated dinner with San Francisco Brewing Co. as you learn the art of the craft; Tuesday, 6pm to 9pm. // 3150 Polk St. (Fisherman’s Wharf); tickets at eventbrite.com
Learn how to make tamales like a pro with chef Isai at the Oaxacan sensation Donaji. As a reward, enjoy a three-course meal and your made-from-scratch creations to take home; Tuesday at 6pm. // Donaji, 3161 24th St. (Mission); register at opentable.com
Stan for Amy Tan as the renowned author shares insights from her latest work in a live conversation with KQED’s Alexis Madrigal; Tuesday, 7pm to 9:30pm. // Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. (Mountain View); tickets at openspacetrust.org
Truck it to the North Lake Tahoe Snowfest, an annual weeklong-plus festival of winter events for skiers, nightlifers, and brave polar plungers; Wednesday through Sunday, March 9. // Details at tahoesnowfest.org
Chow down on ceviche, tacos, rellenos, and more gems of Central Mexico with brunch, lunch or dinner at Colibri's chic Presidio bistro. 7x7 Social Club members get an appetizer gratis. // Colibri, 50 Moraga Ave. (Presidio); reservations at resy.com
Pop over to Levi’s Plaza for the Black Business Marketplace, a curated event featuring art, food, and local vendors; Thursday, 11:30am to 2:30pm. // Levi’s Plaza, 1155 Battery St. (Embarcadero); details on Instagram
Go beyond American Sublime with a conversation between artist Amy Sherald and stand-up comedian, director, and producer W. Kamau Bell; Thursday at 6pm. // SFMOMA, 151 Third St. (SoMa); tickets at sfmoma.org
Pitch your craziest app idea to the comedians of “Go Tech Yourself” for an improv twist on the industry’s absurdities; Thursday at 8pm. // Endgames Improv, 2965 Mission St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com
Tune into vacay vibes with the soulful sounds of Miami’s Magic City Hippies, live at The Fillmore; Thursday, 8:30pm. // The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd. (NoPa); tickets at concerts.livenation.com
Thank you to our partners at Live Nation.
Get up close to the rare beauty of orchids at the Pacific Orchid Exposition, a weekend of exquisite displays and demos on the captivating flower; Thursday through Sunday. // SF County Fair Building, 1199 9th Ave. (Golden Gate Park); tickets at eventbrite.com
Escape to an alpine fantasy at Eataly's Alpina pop-up forwarm cocktails, hearty Italian eats, and a live DJ on Friday nights. Join the 7x7 Social Club for a dessert on the house. // Eataly, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd.(Santa Clara); reservations at eataly.com
Support the community and fabulous local up-and-comers at the “Glam, Glitter, and Gutz” amateur drag show hosted by Teyonce Knows and Onyx. Expect music, prizes, and unforgettable performances; Friday, 6:30pm to 10pm. // W San Francisco, 181 3rd St. (SoMa); tickets at marriott.com
Shop your cool neighbor’s closet at the Bay’s biggest secondhand market featuring more than 50 vendors of men’s and women’s clothing; Saturday, 10am to 3pm. // 2266 California St. (Pacific Heights); details on Instagram
Expand your palate and your repertoire at Wine Flair, a tasting event that brings together 13 LGBTQ+ natural winemakers; Saturday, 5pm to 8pm. // The Academy, 2166 Market St. (Upper Market); tickets at thevinguard.com
Meet the fresh faces of dance at the “New Voices / New Works” performance during the Black Choreographers Festival;Saturday and Sunday at 7:30pm. // Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th St. (Mission); tickets at eventbrite.com
Treat yourself to a tasting menu at Farmhouse Inn, where husband and wife team Craig Wilmer and Amanda Hoang source local ingredients and serve up seasonal dishes in 3-course and 8-course experiences. Join the 7x7 Social Club for exclusive pricing. // Farmhouse Inn, 7871 River Rd. (Forestville); reservations at exploretock.com
Take a wellness day with yoga, sound healing, spa treatments, manifestation, reiki, and more at the Zenses pop-up; Sunday, noon to 6pm. // 540 Howard St. (SoMa); register at eventbrite.com
Journey through three local caviars paired with Darioush’s most exclusive wines; daily at noon. // Darioush Winery, 4240 Silverado Trail (Napa); reservations at darioush.com
Embrace the imperfect when you learn to kintsugi, the art of repairing broken objects with gold; Sunday, 2pm to 5pm. // San Francisco Zen Center, 308 Page St. (Lower Haight); register at eventbrite.com
See who wins at an Oscar watch party to benefit the Magic Theatre. Grab a cocktail, walk the red carpet, and get live commentary from the troupe's artistic director; Sunday at 3pm. // 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna St. (SoMa); tickets at classy.org
See Tomales Bay in a new light during a bioluminescence tour from Point Reyes Adventure Co. Join 7x7 Social Club for early access to spots and 20 percent off your booking; tours begin March 16. // Reservations at pointreyesadventureco.com
Watch the transformation of "Frankenstein" at the San Francisco Ballet, featuring a unique score and new take on Mary Shelley's classic tale; March 20-26. // San Francisco Ballet, 455 Franklin St. (Civic Center); tickets at sfballet.org (psst: 20% off for 7x7 Social Club members)
Plan a culinary getaway to the Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival, four days of world-class culinary everything set against a stunning backdrop; April 10-13. // Details and tickets at pebblebeachfoodandwine.com
Thank you to our partners at the Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival.
