Happy Friday Everyone! You've worked hard all week, and now it's time to have fun! Getting out and enjoying the beautiful Bay Area, as well as enjoying the company of friends old and new, is great for your mental health. So check out some of our favorite events from around the Bay that you can attend this weekend!
Click on any of the event titles for a link to the event.
Friday, March 4th
Downtown Alameda
6PM, Ages: 21+
$65
Downtown Alameda Whiskey Stroll - March 4, 2022
It’s back! Sip and stroll your way through our historic downtown district tasting premium craft whiskeys paired with yummy bites. Enjoy an evening filled with food, drink, and entertainment while learning about the unique styles of Northern California distillers and local chefs.
Tickets include a collectible tasting glass, premium whiskey tastings at unique downtown locations, yummy bites at each location prepared by local chefs, commemorative guide, and exclusive offers.
Don’t wait… ticket prices increase as we get closer to the event! A limited number of Early Bird Tickets are available for $45. After that, tickets increase to $55 until Feb. 27, and then are $65 the week of the event ( if not already sold out). A limited number of Designated Driver tickets are also available.
Sample whiskeys from these craft distillers:
Wright & Brown Distilling Co.
Bardstown Bourbon Company
Home Base Spirits
10th Street Distillery
Spirit Works Distillery
Balcones Distilling
Ammunition Distillery
and more to be announced!
Learn more about the distillers and our fantastic hosts: www.AlamedaStrolls.com Please Note: We are following all health guidelines—for the safety and comfort of you, our other ticket holders, and our volunteers. All ticket holders must show proof of being fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID test received within 48 hours of event check-in. This event takes place mostly indoors and masks are required.
498 Broadway St, San Francisco
7:30 PM, Ages: 21+
Free
NOTE: THIS EVENT IS EVERY WEEK at 7:30PM. The date will change on this invitation as it gets close to the event starting time because this is a recurring event, but the event is still happening!
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MEETING POINT: Meet *OUTSIDE* 498 Broadway St (on the NORTHEAST CORNER of Broadway & Kearny St). Look for the pink "Murder Mystery Meeting Point" Sign. We do NOT stay here or go inside - it is only a check in point. At 7:45PM SHARP, we will leave for the first stop. You *must* check in between 7:30PM and 7:45PM if you are planning to attend - please do not try and join us mid-way into the event as you will be turned away.
Solve the murder case as we head to 3 places for food, dessert and drinks. Win murder mystery clues along the way by competing at rock paper scissors and other games against fellow detectives. Come up with the most creative/funny murder motive and win a prize! Enjoy cheap food/dessert/beer/wine/spirits/shots along the way!
**COVID INFO**: We will mostly be OUTDOORS with the option to go inside. We will have outside sections reserved for our group, so DRESS WARM! If you would like to go INSIDE any of the places, be sure to bring your proof of VACCINATION – it will be checked at the starting point along with your ID (NOTE: You must be age 21 and over to attend and you must bring a VALID ID ie: NO EXPIRED IDs). Please be sure to WEAR A MASK at CHECK IN.
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RSVP *required* here: https://www.facebook.com/events/108239516000485/
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Free to crawl with drink/food/dessert special purchase.
Drink/food/dessert Special: Get 9 coupons for $1.11 each at check-in. Use coupons to pay $8 for dinner, $2.50-$3 for beer/wine/spirits, & $2 for shots/dessert/non-alcoholic drinks along the way!
$8 DINNER MENU (NO FOOD SUBSTITUTIONS): Chicken (or Veggie) Curry Roll with Seasoned Fries and Salad
Freshly Made Caramel Corn for dessert
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NOTE: Drinks/food are CASH ONLY.
Saturday, March 5th
Spark Social SF, San Francisco
12 PM, All Ages
Free
San Francisco join us for our TWO day show SO many amazing local makers and we’ve got a full day of fun lined up:
✨ 40+ LOCAL MAKERS 🎶 Live Music by Malik DJ 🌈 Kids Activity by Good Brain 🔮 Henna by Frankie Stewart 📸 Epic backdrop
Join us for a day of fun for everyone - pet friendly + kid friendly + photo op + Live Music + Food Trucks + Rad People
For more information please visit our sight www.creativecommunal.com Follow us on IG and FB.
Delancey Street Theater, San Francisco
4 PM, Ages: All
$15
Steps of Freedom, a spectacular performance-based documentary, follows the evolution of Irish dance from humble origins to present-day global phenomenon which sees weekly Irish dance classes held in more than 60 countries around the globe, millions attending theatre shows and more watching programmes on TV. This broad-ranging documentary features striking performances from the finest dancers of their generation, rare archive film, and stunning contemporary footage from Ireland, Britain and the USA. It explores how the cadences and styles of Irish dance were affected by a range of historical influences – both Irish and international and references an eclectic line up of expected and unexpected characters including Jean Butler, Michael Flatley, Beyonce, Missy Elliot, Gene Kelly, James Cagney, Shirley Temple, and Queen Elizabeth.
Sunday, March 6th
The Crossing at East Cut, San Francisco
11 AM, Ages: All
Free
Celebrate Fat Tuesday and Our Cultural Community at The Crossing’s Mardi Gras Festival and Marketplace from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 6!
Sunday’s jazzy celebration will bring New Orleans to San Francisco with samba dancers, a stilt walker and live entertainment, including a brass band playing French Quarter-inspired music.
Delicious multicultural food offerings will be provided by Gumbo Social, Yes Pudding, Sam's Gourmet Jams, KAYMA’s Algerian food, and The Geez Freeze. The family-friendly Crossing Beer Garden will serve drink specials from Monarch Beverage Catering. Children can enjoy a colorful arts and crafts station, and everyone is invited to wear vibrant costumes, masks (not the Covid kind) and beads in celebration of the holiday.
Prima Materia Winery, Oakland
1 PM, Ages: 21+
$25
Join us Saturday or Sunday 1-5pm for outdoor wine tasting in Oakland, where we will be releasing a new wine tasting menu every weekend. Choose any 6 wines to try out of 10 different ones, and if you buy 2 bottles, then the wine tasting flight becomes free!
If you just want to do a tasting flight wthout purchasing anything to take home, then it is only $25. For more details and a list of our unique wines please visit: www.prima-materia.com
Please note that all wine tasting is outdoors, so please dress accordingly.