Weekly Hot List
By Valerie Lauriello, Contributor
Whether planning a date to impress or a night out with friends, check out our picks for this week's must-hit events and destinations. From festivals and concerts to buzz-worthy bars and restaurants, our tip sheet reveals where to be, who to see and what to do around the city right now.
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San Francisco Cocktail Week
Top restaurants and bars, including Citizen Cake, The Alembic and Orson pour a classic and limited-edition cocktail for thirsty imbibers. -
SF International Standup Comedy Festival
Comedians from around the globe gather for five nights of ethnic absurdities for the San Francisco International Standup Comedy Festival. -
Stylish Summer Entertaining 101 & Wine Tasting
Event-planning expert Wendy Creed and wine connoisseur Christopher Silva share their tips for throwing a smashing bash while guests sip and savor the wines of St. Francis Vineyards. -
Creativity Explored Celebration at Foreign Cinema
Creativity Explored, a center for developmentally disabled adults to express themselves artistically, celebrates with a silver soiree at Foreign Cinema with award-winning food and films in honor of their sterling achievements. -
Mission Bazaar
The shopping spectacle will feature more than 100 artisan booths with crafts, fashion, accessories and more while live performers entertain in a historic setting. -
Asian Heritage Street Festival
The Japantown block party features hip-hop performers, comedians, rock bands, dance groups and more diverse talents from the Asian-American community. -
O'Reilly's 9th Annual San Francisco Oyster & Beer Festival
Beer and oyster fans gather annually to enjoy shuck-and-swallow competitions, live music, raffles, cooking demonstrations and Irish dancing. -
Ghirardelli Square's UNCORKED! Wine Festival
Wine enthusiasts can enjoy tastings from more than 50 California wineries and live entertainment at the Square's third annual public wine festival. -
German Wine Tasting
Germany may be known for beer but the German Wine Society of San Francisco will tell you there is another beverage from Bavaria that deserves a try at their vintage tasting. -
Bay to Breakers
Nudists, nuns on roller skates and world-class athletes compete in this 12K race that could only happen in San Francisco.
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Laiola
2031 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA
Delicious nibbles and an extensive selection of Spanish wines make this Marina restaurant a sophisticated dining destination. -
First Crush Restaurant Wine Bar & Lounge
101 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco, CA
Fun, flirtatious restaurant and wine bar with distinctly Californian appeal. -
Candybar
1335 Fulton St Ste 101, San Francisco, CA
A stylish new dessert and wine bar North of the Panhandle. -
Yuzu
3347 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA
Marina sushi house pairs exquisitely fresh fish with a clean, modern interior. -
Sugar Cafe
679 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA
This Nob Hill coffee bar by day turns into a sexy bar and lounge by night. -
Spruce
3640 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA
A stylish, winning combination of high-end dining, bar scene, gourmet take-out and intimate sitting room livens up sleepy Presidio Heights. -
Bossa Nova
139 Eighth St, San Francisco, CA
A festive Brazilian spirit fuels this hip restaurant and bar that's perfect for a date, after-work drinks or dinner with friends.
