Explore the tastes, sounds, and creatures of the night during these two events benefiting the Academy and featuring dinner, speakers, live music, late-night bites, and an open bar. $75 & up, ...

Meredith McCarty, vegan cooking instructor, cookbook author, and natural health expert will show you how to prepare a quick-and-easy dish using whole foods from a plant-based diet. Free, 415-557-4400, ...

Featuring one-of-a-kind fashions, accessories and household items upcycled from donated clothing and fabrics, this event supports St. Vincent DePaul’s Wellness Center. $75, 415-552-5561 ext. 306, ...

The New Zealand Winegrowers sponsor a walk-around wine tasting event featuring current releases from more than 40 New Zealand wineries accompanied by bite-size treats from the acclaimed Farallon ...

The San Francisco fireworks on Pier 39 have been canceled this year, along with its concert. “Due to the City & County of San Francisco’s Health Order prohibiting large gatherings, the Fourth of July ...

Applications are due for anyone interested in becoming a member of the Civil Grand Jury for a one-year term.

Fisherman’s Wharf (Pier 41 & Argonaut Hotel, 475 Jefferson St.), Macy’s (Union Square), & Haight Ashbury (1480 Haight St.) Calling all ice cream lovers! A scoop of any flavor is your — if you don’t ...

The legendary blues performer celebrates his new album, The Blues is Alive and Well, which features contributions by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Jeff Beck. $40–$256, 800-653-8000, sfmasonic.com ...

Stroll, sip, and shop your favorite stores while enjoying wine samples and special treats. $20–$25, 888-310-6563, sresproductions.com ...

Featuring stand-up and musical comedy, this event supports The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation. $35–$75, 415-273-1620, richmondermet.org ...

Play your favorite classic arcade games, pinball, pool, and more while sipping on cocktails and listening to music. Be an adult and a teenager at the same time. Ages 21 & up. Free, 628-867-7362, ...

Learn about the history and surprising connections of the humble fish sauce, featuring Stanford linguistics professor Dan Jurafsky. Free–$17.95, 415-528- 4444, exploratorium.edu ...