Fun options abound over 3day weekend
Presidents Day, also known as Washington’s Birthday, is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday every February celebrating our first president, George Washington, and all the presidents who came after him.
The Bay Area has all kinds of fun activities and events for the public to enjoy during this threeday weekend, including food tours, walking tours and more.
In addition, San Francisco’s City Hall typically celebrates the holiday by illuminating the building with its LED lighting fixtures in red, white and blue. The schedule for the lighting is subject to change, but make sure to take a look if you’re in the area. San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting Join thousands of fellow wine lovers to sample awardwinning wine for one day only at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion. With more than 7,000 entries, the public tasting is the largest competition of North American wines in the world.
14 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. $75$95. Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Drive, S.F. bit.ly/chroniclewinetasting
Chinatown Food Tour: Savor China’s Culinary Treats Learn the history of San Francisco’s Chinatown neighborhood through its food offerings. The tour includes five tastings, with samples of Cantonese pork buns, President Barack Obama’s favorite San Francisco dim sum, Chef Han’s authentic Szechuan cuisine, savory Peking duck and egg tarts.
10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16. $49. Various locations in Chinatown, S.F. bit.ly/chinatownfood
Presidents Day Weekend Concert at McGrail Vineyards Get out of the city and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with wine, music and gorgeous views in Livermore.
Singer Michelle Lambert is scheduled to perform from 1 to 1:30 p.m., followed by Lavender Fields from 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Along with regular tasting and purchase options for McGrail wines, the vineyard also plans to have Soleil WoodFired Pizza and Smokin’ Hot Meats ‘n Treats as food options for guests. 14:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16.
$20. McGrail Vineyards and Winery, 5600 Greenville Road, Livermore. bit.ly/mcgrailvineyardsconcert
Presidents Day Organ Crawl Listen to some music and visit new places with the San Francisco Chapter of the American Guild of Organists’ organ crawl event. Starting at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, participants will visit five churches for organ demonstrations.
Lunch will be available for $15 with a reservation at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.
9:30 a.m.4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17. Free$15. Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 111 Gough St., S.F. bit.ly/organcrawl
National Drink Wine Day Tasting at the Winery SF Presidents Day happens to coincide with National Drink Wine Day, and the Winery SF wants to celebrate both occasions. Guests can partake in a special tasting of the Winery
SF Glitter Sparkling Wine with the purchase of a wine tasting. Registering to the event gives guests an extra Champagne Toast tasting and $4 in Bottle Bucks, meaning $4 off two bottles of wine.
Noon5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17. Free entry with registration. The Winery SF, 30 Avenue G, S.F. bit.ly/drinkwinedaytasting
Presidents Day Brunch Celebrate the end of the long weekend at Oakland’s Beer Baron Whiskey Bar & Kitchen with $1 mimosas during its Presidents Day brunch.
10 a.m.2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17. Free entry. Beer Baron Whiskey Bar & Kitchen, 5900 College Ave., Oakland. 5103383464. bit.ly/presidentsdaybrunch