Beer & Wine Calendar
East Brother Beer’s Summer
Classic: The East Brother Beer taproom is hosting its first summer classic car show and festival featuring pre-1975 cars. Grab a pint, listen to live music, check out the cars then vote for your favorite. Food trucks will be on site. Winners of the people’s choice receive a East Brother Beer Co. Trophy Growler. Noon-8 p.m. Aug. 27. East Brother Beer Taproom, 1001 Canal St., Richmond. Free admission. http://www.eastbrotherbeer.com.
Uncommon Brewers: Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Uncommon Brewers with an array of special tastings, including rare barrelaged releases and special food pairings from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and a chance to meet and greet the brewing team 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Uncommon Brewers Oasis Tasting and Kitchen, 415A River St., Santa Cruz. www.oasissantacruz.com.
Heritage Fire by Cochon555: Inspired by global grilling traditions, chefs will build their own fires and roast everything from whole lamb, goats, pigs and dry-aged beef to foie gras, sturgeon, and heirloom vegetables in a beautiful vineyard setting. Guests can also indulge in endless helpings of artisan cheeses, charcuterie, wine, micro brews and more. 4-7:30 p.m. Aug. 27. Charles Krug Winery, 2800 Main St., St. Helena. $125-$200. http://bit.ly/2wMrcaq.
Harvest Wine Celebration: Enjoy tastings from more than 40wineries, plus live music, food trucks, wine seminars, lawn games and more. 12-5 p.m. Sept. 3, Las Positas College Campus, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore. $55-$65; VIP $85-$100. https://www.lvwine.org
Pizza on the Lawn: Charles Krug is firing up the oven to bring Italian wood-fired pizzas paired with a glass of wine and served on the tree-lined lawn just outside their historic Redwood Cellar. Charles Krug Winery, 2800Main St., St. Helena.11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays-Mondays, through Oct. 30. $19. https://www.charleskrug.com.
Oysters and Wine: Enjoy fresh and locally harvested oysters — raw or grilled — paired with your favorite wine, by the glass or bottle. Noon-4:30p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. B.R. Cohn 15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen. http://www.brcohn.com.
Tequila and mezcal tasting: The Shop with a Cop Foundation of Silicon Valley is hosting a philanthropic tequila tasting featuring blanco, anejo, extra anejo and reposado blends. Tickets are $60 and include the tequila and mezcal tasting, a Mexican buffet dinner, dancing and auction. Margaritas, wine and beer will be available for purchase. 5:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 26. San Jose Scottish Rite Center, 2455Masonic Drive. http://www.shopwithacopsv.com.
ICC Open House: Watch chef demos, meet chef-instructors and take an interactive tour at the International Culinary Center’s monthly open houses. The open houses are offered during the day from 10 a.m.-noon and in the evening, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at 700W. Hamilton Ave., Campbell.
The evening open houses include a master sommelier and have a greater focus on wine. For a schedule, visit http://bit.ly/2sYwVI0.
Magical Mystery Tours:
Enjoy a day of wine and food along the Sonoma Wine Road aboard luxury transportation, with stops at four wineries for food and wine pairings. Sept. 16: Alexander Valley. Oct. 14: Dry Creek Valley. $125. https://www.wineroad.com
Sunday Spirits: This new whiskey-tasting series showcases rare releases and highend bottlings with experts leading the tastings. In the second Sunday Spirits event, exceptional Scotch is featured. Expert William Lipp will attend. 6-8p.m. Aug 27. 417Stockton Street, San Francisco. $35. http://bit.ly/2s0Qcvv.