Melanie chooses an olive oil and vinegar pairing and creates three vegetarian recipes around the flavor theme. This last of summer tasting will highlight Citrus Habanero infused olive oil (the food is mildly spicy not hot) and Mango white balsamic vinegar - perfect combo for tacos!

Arlequin Wine Merchant welcomes you to a stellar lineup representing California's cool-climate coastal terroir, spanning from the fog-influenced valleys of Santa Barbara all the way up to the high-elevation ridges of Mendocino.

Legends in the Glass Vol. IV: Bordeaux

did you come here to pet a dog? sorry for the bait and switch. but we have something even better: you can throw tomatoes at strangers. and also that dog will probably be here and his mommy will probably let you pet him. but please don't throw tomatoes at the dog.

Check out the full schedule of Cut to Summer Movies! Make sure to RSVP to the corresponding date and movie of your choice.

Please note that, while RSVP is not required, it is very helpful to us in gauging expected attendance. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP. Those who have not RSVP'd will not be denied entry. Seating is first come, first serve.

 Join Mount Diablo Cider Company, a small family owned and operated Lamorinda cidery specializing in premium small-batch heirloom ciders made in the traditional method, for their 2026 release party at Local Vines in downtown Lafayette.

A couple of years ago, Nicola started inviting strangers into her home for dinner. What began as a small table for a few quickly became something else entirely — strangers becoming friends, small talk turning into the kind of conversation you don't want to end.

Join us in celebrating the launch of Curious Ducks and Comfy Cats, a cozy environment-based coloring book by local illustrator Julia Peng. In this joint talk & workshop, Julia will be speaking in conversation with fellow artist Madeline Liu about their respective illustration journeys and finding their artistic voice.

Calling all curious cats and kittens to Fat Cat Sunday School - a weekly casual educational gathering to share and learn about wine and food!

Join us for a hands-on creative workshop with E'pume Studio where you’ll craft custom stackable pillar candles and pressed flower cards!You will learn to pour a set of modern, modular candles using a premium soy-pillar wax blend. Discover how to mix candle dyes to design your own palette, and learn the secrets behind E’pume Studio’s signature pastel colors.Best of all, you’ll take home your finished candles plus the reusable molds to keep creating at home!

Join us for fika, the Swedish coffee and cake break. (From Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break: "Functioning as both a verb and a noun, the concept of fika is simple. It is the moment that you take a break, often with a cup of coffee, but alternatively with tea, and find a baked good to pair with it. You can do it alone, you can do it with friends. You can do it at home, in a park or at work. But the essential thing is that you do it, that you make time to take a break: that’s what fika is all about.")

Please note that, while RSVP is not required, it is very helpful to us in gauging expected attendance. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP. Those who have not RSVP'd will not be denied entry. Seating is first come, first serve.

Anti-capitalist bookstore and galleria Medicine for Nightmares is hosting us for our September show. This event features three writers, TK poets and one journalist, sharing their written work before a Q&A session. This month, we've got Stegner fellow awardee Dāshaun Washington, legendary local poet Jeanne Powell, and accolade-deocrated journalist Cecilia Lei. Pastries come courtesy of pop-up Half Baked Hapa.

On Thursday, September 3rd, join Heyday Books for a members-only meet and greet event with Obi Kaufmann, ahead of the release of his newest book, California Inside Out.

COL Gallery is excited to present Antwoine Washington: Life Be Lifing. Please join us on September 4th, 6–8PM, to meet the artist and view his new body of work.

Join us at the On Waverly Clubhouse for Mahjong with Kim: Learn & Play!, a fun and social two-hour session in the heart of Chinatown perfect for beginners. You'll get a brief overview of Hong Kong style Mahjong and then learn as you play in an intimate, hands-on setting — no experience needed.

🀄 Mahjong Night at Saint Joseph’s 🀄

Join us for a dreamy night of poetry, live music, dance, and fashion at the breathtaking Saint Joseph's Art Society. Brought to you by Rhea Joseph, Liz Cahill and Decentered Arts.

Join us on Wednesday, September 9 when we welcome Anna Nordberg for the launch of her debut novel, When She Was Ours, with Rachel Levin at 9th Ave!

Come celebrate the debut cookbook from Joyce Tang, owner of Oakland's beloved Bake Sum bakery — and the mastermind behind that new Alameda spot with lines so good people are waiting 40 minutes for a Join us at On Waverly as we celebrate the release of Bake Sum: Asian American Pastries, Breads, and Other Treats. An ode to all the flavors of Asian Americana, this collection of 75 recipes and drinks from the Bay Area’s beloved Bake Sum bakery demystifies the techniques and flavors behind all your favorite desserts.

Celebrate the Chinatown Night Market with a mahjong block party on historic Waverly Place — the iconic street where lanterns will glow above and friends are all around. Free, just drop in and play.

Together we'll make traditional Cantonese style mooncakes — golden pastry filled with lotus seed paste and salted egg yolk.

Explore the Cantor's collections with a museum engagement guide who will lead you through a selection of works from different cultures and time periods.

Join us at the On Waverly Clubhouse for Mahjong with Kim: Learn & Play!, a fun and social two-hour session in the heart of Chinatown perfect for beginners. You'll get a brief overview of Hong Kong style Mahjong and then learn as you play in an intimate, hands-on setting — no experience needed.

Please note that, while RSVP is not required, it is very helpful to us in gauging expected attendance. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP. Those who have not RSVP'd will not be denied entry. Seating is first come, first serve.

It's time for Poetry Night! Join our open mic, where you can enjoy poetry with your community!

Join us at Fat Cat & The Mantis for an invite only event for queer film makers!

Poetry bookshop and wine cave Golden Sardine is partnering with us to host this free-to-attend event. This September we're featuring chef and writer Garrett Schlichte and award-winning poet Hieu Minh Nguyen reading their work before leading a writing workshop for about an hour.

Hosted by A Rising Tide & Buoy.

Please note that, while RSVP is not required, it is very helpful to us in gauging expected attendance. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP. Those who have not RSVP'd will not be denied entry. Seating is first come, first serve.

Going the Distance: Vanessa Hua, Lillian Li, and Aimee Phan will read from new work and discuss how to build a literary career and how they sustain their vision—and their voices—over the course of a writing life.

Launch the 2026 San Francisco Open Studios season with us within the SF Open Studios Preview Exhibition! The Exhibition showcases the work of 300+ SF Open Studios artists, providing a preview to help guide your studio visits. Begin planning your weekend studio visits as you browse work of diverse mediums. Each exhibited piece is clearly labeled to help guide your open studio visits to connect further with the artists behind the pieces that catch your eye.

Join award-winning cookbook author and mom of two Clarissa Wei for a conversation on postpartum confinement cuisine. Her latest cookbook is a nourishing, restorative guide to eating well after childbirth, with recipes informed by traditional Chinese medicine. Clarissa will share the cultural traditions, pantry staples, and practical rituals behind postpartum cooking today. She will be joined by herbalist/recipe collaborator Stella Wang. The talk will be moderated by fellow cookbook author and mom Kristina Cho.

What do an academic textbook and a children's book have in common? A lot more than you might think! Join us for a book(s) launch event with UC Berkeley Psychology Clinical Professor Nancy Liu and Stop AAPI Hate Co-Founder Russell Jeung.

We are BACK with another craft night! This time, we are diving into the wonderful art of collage.

SAFEhouse Arts presents the return of our RAW showcase! New venue, new artists!!! Presenting the work of Dexter Armade, Jesselito Bie/STEAMROLLER, Kuchipudi Dance Conpany and Risa Diaz!!!

Join 2026 Caldecott Medalist Cátia Chien for an intimate conversation celebrating Fireworks, the picture book that earned children’s book illustration’s highest honor.

Please note that, while RSVP is not required, it is very helpful to us in gauging expected attendance. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP. Those who have not RSVP'd will not be denied entry. Seating is first come, first serve.

Calling all dragon riders, fae romantics, enemies-to-lovers apologists, and readers who have made some questionable  choices for fictional boyfriends: Romantasy Night is coming to Noe Valley Books! Join us Tuesday, September 29 at 7 PM for a night celebrating all things romantasy, AND the release of Rebecca Yarros’s Threshing Day.

Please note that, while RSVP is not required, it is very helpful to us in gauging expected attendance. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP. Those who have not RSVP'd will not be denied entry. Seating is first come, first serve.

Join us in celebrating the publication of I Have This Thing for Flowers, a story of love, marriage, and flowers from writer and gardening enthusiast Alysia Li Ying Sawchyn, in conversation with author and forager Vanessa Hua. In science, art, and mythology, we cannot help but to see flowers as metaphors for the fleeting nature of youth, vitality, and love. It’s easy to casually admire something beautiful, but it takes a discerning eye to appreciate the effort that went into nourishing and tending to that beauty. Come for a discussion about friendships, marriages, and—of course—flowers. 

Join us for an enriching fireside chat about self-publishing with Chetna Mehta, author of Cultivating Compassion During Times of Fascism, and Jenn M. Choi, author of Enough to Rise. Moderated by Riss Myung, you'll hear about why these visionaries decided the route of self-publishing and the insights from the process. This includes honoring their self-worth and advocating for themselves. Their stories will de-mystify self-publishing and offer new perspectives behind the scenes.

Please note that, while RSVP is not required, it is very helpful to us in gauging expected attendance. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP. Those who have not RSVP'd will not be denied entry. Seating is first come, first serve.

Please note that, while RSVP is not required, it is very helpful to us in gauging expected attendance. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP. Those who have not RSVP'd will not be denied entry. Seating is first come, first serve.

Join Heyday for another installment of Heyday Presents, an ongoing conversation series presented in collaboration with Clio's Books.

Cantor Arts Center presents Forms & Frequencies, a Thursday night series featuring live performance from the Bay Area and beyond.

And we're back… this time, underwater! Join us for a live immersive reading of Book 2: Ochomundo, where Harley goes into the depths on a top secret mission.

Explore the Cantor's collections with a museum engagement guide who will lead you through a selection of works from different cultures and time periods.

It's time for Poetry Night! Join our open mic, where you can enjoy poetry with your community!

Join us for a book talk with Abigail Savitch-Lew, the author of Livonia Chow Mein: A Novel. Come hear the story behind the book, the journey of writing it, and the inspiration that brought it to life. After the talk, stick around for a book signing and a chance to chat with her.

Join us for a book talk with award-winning author author May-lee Chai. In this collection of timely essays and incantations, May-lee Chai explores the intersection of world history and her own—feeding herself and her ghosts in the process. She will be in conversation with writer, photographer, eater Grace Hwang Lynch.

Join us at the On Waverly Clubhouse for Mahjong with Kim: Learn & Play!, a fun and social two-hour session in the heart of Chinatown perfect for beginners. You'll get a brief overview of Hong Kong style Mahjong and then learn as you play in an intimate, hands-on setting — no experience needed.

Please note that, while RSVP is not required, it is very helpful to us in gauging expected attendance. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP. Those who have not RSVP'd will not be denied entry. Seating is first come, first serve.

It's time for Poetry Night! Join our open mic, where you can enjoy poetry with your community!

Explore the Cantor's collections with a museum engagement guide who will lead you through a selection of works from different cultures and time periods.

Please note that, while RSVP is not required, it is very helpful to us in gauging expected attendance. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP. Those who have not RSVP'd will not be denied entry. Seating is first come, first serve.

It's time for Poetry Night! Join our open mic, where you can enjoy poetry with your community!

What is the relationship between an artwork and its maker? Can we confidently link the two, or do they diverge in meaning and intention? Join us for a keynote lecture by Stanford Art History Professor Alexander Nemerov, author of Fierce Poise: Helen Frankenthaler and 1950s New York, as he reflects on these enduring questions. Professor Nemerov will focus on the prints of Helen Frankenthaler, which were recently gifted to the Cantor Arts Center by the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation as part of a major exhibition on the artist’s work, to explore her groundbreaking legacy.

Savor the heritage of California winemaking with estate-grown selections from Marietta Cellars, featuring complex, artisanal pours crafted to seamlessly elevate every culinary pairing.

Brevity is a new book club concept hosted by bookseller and ops manager Jason. A year-long exploration of short story collections, whether old or new, grounded or untethered — if it’s short, we’ll read it.

First Light Books and Texas Book Club presents an evening with Pamela Colloff and Katy Vine discussing Catch the Devil.

Artist and educator Elizabeth Chiles celebrates the release of her new artist book Time Being, an evocative exploration of landscape, perception, and the passage of time. Join Elizabeth in conversation with art historian and curator Sarah Bancroft.

First Light Books launches America in 50 Books, a new conversation series exploring what books tell us about American life, culture, and identity.

To celebrate the release of Every Leaf, Every Stem, Pierce Abernathy is collaborating with the team at Nixta Taqueria on a couple of special dishes for dinner service. Signed books available for pre-order and purchase on-site. RSVPs help us plan book orders, but food remains first come, first serve.

First Light's Small & Indie Book Club with Annie Tate Cockrum continues into its second year of reading great books from emerging presses.

Join American Short Fiction for the third installment of Story Sessions, a literary series that brings exceptional authors together for a freewheeling discussion about the power of stories and the ways we share them, on September 10, 2026, at Huston-Tillotson University from 6 - 8 p.m.

Join us for a book talk and signing celebrating Invisible featuring co-authors Heather Woofter and Sung Ho Kim of the architecture practice Axi:Ome.

First Light's World Wide What Book Club with Sam Ackerman continues into its second year of surveying global literature.

Casey Gerald celebrates the release of The Great Refusal: A New Vision of Resistance, with readings by John Spong, Lisa B. Thompson, & Fernando A. Flores, followed by a conversation with Taylor Bruce.

Chef and creator Olivia Tiedemann celebrates the launch of her debut cookbook, Eat (Like) the Rich, in conversation with Joshua Weissman.

First Light Books is thrilled to host clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Shefali in conversation with bestselling author and podcaster Jen Hatmaker for an intimate evening on what it takes to raise steady, self-aware kids in a chaotic, anxious world.

The Spotlight is a new book club concept, co-hosted by Taylor Bruce, Breezy Mayo, and Rob Lowe. They’ll be reading novels, memoirs, and cultural nonfiction, each with the throughline of zeitgeisty influence on the broader cultural moment. These are books you keep hearing about, books chatted about on NPR, books getting awards buzz, books that feel tuned into the situation of our world.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Osman returns this fall with We Chase Shadows: A We Solve Murders Mystery, the second installment in his high-flying mystery series. Join Richard in conversation with Mary Pauline Lowry for an evening of mystery mystery with heart and humor.

Brevity is a new book club concept co-hosted by ops manager Jason Pollard and event leads Scott Lipman and Deanie Crow. A year-long exploration of short story collections, whether old or new, grounded or untethered — if it’s short, we’ll read it.

Longtime friends and poets Naomi Shihab Nye and Jenny Browne come together to celebrate their new collections, Sidekick and I Am Trying to Love the Whole World.

Join us for a joyful morning of children's literature as Texas Book Festival's KUT for Kids series comes to First Light's courtyard! Award-winning authors and illustrators Don Tate, Eliza Kinkz, and Anne Wynter bring live illustration, readings, and stories to life for young readers and their families.

Join the Brickell Babes for Happy Hour on September 8, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Eight Bar at Maple and Ash for an evening of connection and conversation.

Because you want to stop saying “we should meet up sometime” and actually have a standing plan with smart, warm moms every week.

BB Book Club is our monthly community gathering where ambitious women come together over great conversation, good coffee, and the kind of connection that actually sticks. Each month, we meet at Maman, one of Miami's most charming French-inspired cafes, for an afternoon of thoughtful discussion, curated connection, and meaningful dialogue. No pressure, no agenda. Just good women, good vibes, and a book worth talking about.

Sweat Series is a signature Brickell Babes series designed to help you reconnect with yourself through movement and mindset — meet new women, reset your nervous system, and feel your best, together.

Join The Brickell Babes for an intimate evening of wine and conversation at Emissary

Join the Brickell Babes for Happy Hour on September 8, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Delilah Miami.

A Benefit Fundraiser for Animal Rescue League Of Boston - Cape Cod, Provincetown Art Association & Museum & Provincetown Arts Society

From Broadway to the Big Screen! Join us for a film screening of Hadestown The Muscial at​ The Mary Heaton Vorse House.

Provincetown Arts Society presents a film screening of Oscar-Winning film On Golden Pond, with storytelling by Academy Award-winning Screenwriter and Author, Ernest Thompson. Thompson will be introducing the film and answering all those questions everyone’s always wanted to ask. The author also will be signing copies of his new novel Out Clause AND copies of his iconic On Golden Pond script, courtesy of East End Books.

After a rough breakup, gay romance author Renny Ross heads to the Bay Area for a fresh start. His new gig writing the anniversary story for a local university is supposed to be a fresh chapter (thanks to university president Dr. Taylor James). But Renny didn’t expect to run into a familiar face from his past.

Join us as we bring back one of our favorite local bakers during the Mahjong Block Party!

Join us at the Flounder Brewing Barn on Sunday, September from 1:00pm to 5:00pm for an unforgettable open-fire Asado presented by Chef Andrew!

Join us Saturday, September 26, as we open our doors and our parking lot. Save the afternoon and evening—from noon to 9 — for our third annual birthday celebration. This gathering is our way of saying thank you—to this neighborhood, to everyone who walks through our doors, and to the community that shows up for stories, for connection, for each other.

I'm embracing ArtSpan SF Open Studios as a month long mini-residency and exhibit. I've been venturing beyond quilts into new mediums using found materials and family objects.

Join us for a very special night, as our friends Aga and Jad of the beloved London restaurant Lebnani visit Brooklyn to celebrate the US launch of their eponymous cookbook, Lebnani.

This year I'm embracing ArtSpan SF Open Studios as a month long mini-residency and exhibit. I've been venturing beyond quilts into new mediums using found materials and family objects.