Hello, holiday season.
Somehow it’s already time to start thinking about gifting—good thing there’s plenty of holiday markets on offer this weekend. DIYers can try a Champagne and ceramics class or some block printing, while festive spirits are uplifted at the Glide Holiday Jam. For those not quite ready to dive into the frenzy, there’s Sunnyvale Restaurant Week, Oakland Cocktail Week, and plenty of collaborative dinner and drink sessions.
Jump ahead to this week’s top events:
Embark on a week-long cocktail crawl in Oakland.
Send off the Phoenix Hotel at an epic block party.
Stock up on gifts at Saluhall’s Holiday Makers Market.
Screen local cinematic works at the San Francisco Underground Short Film Festival.
Have a good one.
Embark on a week-long cocktail crawl. Oakland’s first Cocktail Week kicks off at Lucy Blue with signature drinks from local bars. Keep the fun going with limited-edition drinks and mixology class across The Town; Monday at 7pm through Sunday, November 23. // Lucy Blue, 468 19th St. (Oakland); tickets at eventbrite.com
Check out a new culinary scene during Sunnyvale Restaurant Week. Get deals and treats at the city’s best restaurants, from family-owned gems to neighborhood favorites; through Sunday. // Details and participating restaurants at svcoc.org
Grab some Blue Bottle at their new Mission Bay café, which opens just in time for old and new favorites from their cozy winter menu; opens Monday. // Blue Bottle Coffee Mission Bay, 300 Toni Stone Crossing, Ste. E (Mission Bay); details at bluebottlecoffee.com
Pick up a new look at the Rent the Runway Market. The one-stop shop for secondhand designer goods is in town for a month-long pop-up; Mondays through Saturdays, 11am to 7pm and Sundays, 12pm to 6pm through November 30. // 2029 Fillmore St. (Pacific Heights); details at eventbrite.com
Sample the flavors of the Philippines when Abacá welcomes chefs Kevin Navoa and Thirdy Dolatre of Manila’s Michelin-starred Hapag for a two-night collaboration dinner. Feast on Wagyu beef tartare, lokot lokot, and other inventive cultural dishes; Tuesday and Wednesday, 5pm to 9pm. // Abacá, 2700 Jones St. (Fisherman’s Wharf); reservations at opentable.com
Tap into some mysticism with a night of tarot readings and a guided champagne tasting with the San Francisco Champagne Society; Tuesday at 6pm. // San Francisco Champagne Society, 1097 Howard St. (SoMa); reservations at exploretock.com
Be part of the scene at the Napa Valley Standard. Join Michelin-starred dinners, bespoke lunches, curated tastings, and more with the chefs, winemakers, and visionaries shaping Napa Valley’s future across four days of exclusive events; Wednesday through Saturday. // Tickets and details at thenapavalleystandard.com
Try some family-style wine when Ettore Germano, a fourth-generation winery from Italy’s Piemonte region, takes over the menu at Delfina. Enjoy vintages from the estate and a truffles-optional a la carte menu; Thursday at 5:30pm. // Delfina, 3621 18th St. (Mission); reservations at opentable.com
Send off the Phoenix Hotel. The iconic pool party destination is hosting a farewell block party featuring flash tattoos, live music, libations, and an interactive memory wall; Thursday, 5pm to 8pm. // Phoenix Hotel, 601 Eddy St. (Tenderloin); tickets at eventbrite.com
Go big on joy at Glide’s Annual Holiday Jam. The show-stopping benefit brings together legendary R&B icon El DeBarge, along with an emerging artist showcase, the Glide Ensemble, and The Change Band; Thursday, at 5:30pm. // The Warfield, 982 Market St. (Tenderloin); tickets at classy.org
Get inspired by the creators behind The Monkey King. Catch a conversation with Tony Award–winning playwright and librettist David Henry Hwang and celebrated composer Huang Ruo ahead of the new opera’s debut; Thursday at 4:30pm. // Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St. (Tenderloin); tickets at asianart.org
Raise a glass to some holiday DIY. Learn how to create one-of-a-kind ceramic ornaments while sipping champagne; Thursday and Saturday, 6:30pm to 9pm. // Studio Sumi, 5031 Geary Blvd. (Outer Richmond); register at sumiware.com
Get ready to sip, savor, and socialize. Join Rodney Strong Vineyards for an unforgettable tasting experience in Healdsburg. Whether you’re a wine newbie or a seasoned connoisseur, they’ve got a flight for you. Explore their diverse tasting options and discover your new favorite pour; Thursdays through Sundays. // 11455 Old Redwood Hwy (Healdsburg), exploretock.com
Thank you to our partners at Rodney Strong Vineyards.
Let loose on Valencia Street. Head to another multi-block party full of live music, dancing, art, and deals at local shops; Thursday, 5pm to 10pm. // Valencia St. between 16th St. and 19th St. (Mission); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Send off your senses at an exclusive South Indian dinner. A champagne reception kicks off the night featuring live music and a bold menu from Srijith Gopinathan, the two-Michelin-starred chef behind Copra; Friday at 5:30pm. // Details and reservations at opentable.com
Shop and K-pop at the Excelsior Night Market with food, fun, and community vibes celebrating the global phenomenon; Friday, 5pm to 10pm. // 20 Norton St. (Excelsior); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Take in the poignant works of Murmurations: Self-Portraits by Artists of Diaspora, a group exhibition featuring immigrants, children of immigrants, and others engaging with personal narratives; Friday, 6pm to 8:30pm. // Sentro Filipino, 814 Mission St. (SoMa); RSVP at humanitix.com
Glamp, craft, and groove at Mendocino Grove’s Fall Fest, a weekend of live music and hands-on workshops to celebrate the season; Friday through Sunday. // Mendocino Grove, 9601 California 1, (Mendocino); tickets at mendocinogrove.com
Spend your afternoon sampling local brews and wines in SF’s newest events space, The Pour at L4. Enjoy unlimited five-ounce pours curated by the team behind Oakland’s Tigers Taproom, plus bites; Saturday, 1pm to 5pm. // L4, 945 Market St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com
See a new side of the TL on a guided walking tour that highlights the neighborhood’s iconic architecture with historian Linda Day; Saturday, 2pm to 3:30pm. // Tenderloin Museum, 398 Eddy St. (Tenderloin); tickets at humanitix.com
Sip and shop at a festive market. Grab a cocktail and peruse a curated lineup of local artists, designers, and upscale vendors in the stylish Redwood Room; Saturday and Sunday, 3pm to 8pm. // The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, 495 Geary St. (TenderNob); sonesta.com
Celebrate the bounty of the harvest season at a queer-run regenerative farming hub in Sonoma. Enjoy a feast with meats, treats, and greens from local purveyors; Saturday, 4pm to 8pm. // Solar Punk Farms, 15015 Armstrong Woods Rd. (Guerneville); register at partiful.com
Experience the rising stars of vogue. SOMArts’ Luminesce Ball is an evening of fashion, runway, and, yes, vogue, celebrating the Bay Area’s house and ballroom community; Saturday, 5pm to 11pm. // SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com
Be the first to taste Bar Brucato’s new releases. Enjoy a five-course dinner paired with cocktails and neat pours of the spirit maker’s first barrel-aged, limited-release amaros; Saturday at 6:30pm. // Bar Brucato, 275 South Van Ness Ave. (Mission); reservations at opentable.com
DIY some holiday decor or get ahead on gifts at a hands-on block printing workshop with artist in residence Naomi McLeod; Sunday, 2pm to 4pm. // Harmon Guest House, 227 Healdsburg Ave. (Healdsburg); register at eventbrite.com
Refine your palate (and your vocab) at a wine tasting fundamentals class with St. Supéry sommelier Jamie Jamison; Sunday at 10am. // St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery, 8440 St Helena Hwy. (Rutherford); reservations at exploretock.com
Wish Jacques Pépin a happy 90th birthday at a five-course dinner featuring Dalida’s takes on Pépin classics; Sunday, 6pm to 9pm. // Dalida, 101 Montgomery St. (FiDi); tickets at eventbrite.com
Roar into “Napaulée,” a Roaring 20s-inspired celebration for Press’ anniversary. The soirée hosted by Samantha Rudd and Chef Philip Tessier will feature Champagne toasts, decadent bites, speakeasy cocktails, and extraordinary vintages, with some proceeds benefitting Boys & Girls Club; Saturday at 5pm. // Press Restaurant, 587 St. Helena Hwy. (St. Helena); tickets at opentable.com
Dress up for afternoon tea with House of Nanking’s Kathy Fang. Get a copy of her new cookbook and enjoy a bespoke Art of Tea menu; Sunday, 2pm to 4pm. // The St. Regis San Francisco, 125 3rd St. (SoMa); reservations at opentable.com