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Regale Wood-Fired Pizza Series: Noon-4 p.m. today, March 3 and 17, Regale Winery and Vineyards, 24040 Summit Road, Los Gatos. Enjoy wine and pizza prepared by Santa Cruz’s Sleight of Hand Pizza in the winery’s wood-fired pizza oven. www. regalewine.com
Wines, Vines & Valentines: Noon-4:30 p.m. today, Cuda Ridge Wines, 2400Arroyo Road, Livermore. The 12th Annual Cuda Ridge Valentine party features live music, wine tasting and the release of the 2016 S& M, a sangiovese and malbec blend. $15. cudaridgewines.com. Valentines in the Vineyard: Noon-4:30 p.m. today, Retzlaff Vineyards, 1356 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore. Enjoy live music, sparkling wine and sweet treats. Free admission; wine and treats available for purchase. retzlaffvineyards.com
Bubbles & Bacon: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Museum on Main, 603 Main St., Pleasanton. Enjoy bubbles — sparkling adult beverages — and bacon-centric food pairings at 15 downtown locations at this inaugural festival. $45. www.pleasantondowntown.net
Hotsy Totsy Club 80th Anniversary Celebration: 7 p.m. Saturday, 601 San Pablo Ave., Albany. Searchlights lead to a Hollywood glamour-themed night, with stylists on hand to get you ready for your walk down the red carpet. Enjoy free snacks, complimentary punch, an ice sculpture and 10 of the most popular signature cocktails of the past decade. bit. ly/2DafXNR
Annual Barrel Tasting: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 1-3 and March 8-10, Wine Road, northern Sonoma County. Sample wines from the barrel at 100 wineries, talk to winemakers and explore the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. $40-$50, designated driver $5. www.wineroad.com Behind the Cellar Door: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 2-3, Amador wine country wineries. This weekend wine event includes tasting flights, food pairings, themed seminars and entertainment at more than 40wineries in the Shenandoah Valley and beyond, including Andis, Bella Grace, Cooper and more. $45-$95 (ages 21 and up only). AmadorWine.com Winemaker Blending Camp: 4-6 p.m. March 9, McGrail Vineyards, 5600Greenville Road, Livermore. Try your hand at being a winemaker during this educational seminar, which includes a team competition to craft the best red blend. $45$60. www.mcgrailvineyards.com Taste of Spain Paella Celebration: 6:30-9:30p.m. March 9, The Winemakers Studio at Wente Vineyards, 5565Tesla Road, Livermore. Enjoy a traditional Spanish paella feast prepared by Eduardo Posada of Posada’s Restaurant, paired with Wente wines and accompanied by a flamenco show. $80-$100. wentevineyards.com/event
St. Patrick’s Day Beer Crawl: 1-5 p.m. March 16, Main Street, Benicia. Channel your inner Irishman as you sample craft beers at participating downtown businesses. $25. www.beniciamainstreet.org
St. Patrick’s Day Brew Crawl: 5-8p.m. March 16, downtown Pleasanton. Sample craft beers and ciders at more than 30locations and enjoy tasty bites along the way. Check in at the Museum on Main, 603Main St. Ticket information at www.pleasantondowntown.net
St. Patrick’s Day Party: Noon4:30 p.m. March 17, McGrail Vineyards and Winery, 5600Greenville Road, Livermore. Enjoy live music by Loren Olk, barbecue from Smokin’ Hot Meats and Treats and wine tasting. Free admission; wine and food available for purchase. www.mcgrailvineyards.com Evening of Wishes: 6:30p.m. March 22, The Ritz-Carlton, 600 Stockton St., San Francisco. Cocktail reception featuring local wines, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. The evening continues with a three-course dinner paired with fine wines for each course. Round out the night with entertainment by local wish kids and a live auction. $500-$1,000. www. eveningofwishessf.com
Bay Area Brew Fest: Noon-4p.m. and 5:30-8:30 p.m. March 23, Pier 35, 1454 The Embarcadero, San Francisco. Sample fare from 70breweries plus food trucks, DJ entertainment, a photo booth and more. $45-$60. www.bayareabrewfestival.com
Livermore Barrels, Bottles and Brews: Noon-4:30p.m. March 2324, participating Livermore Valley wineries. Start the day with two wine country brunches, then sample wine straight from the barrel and chat with winemakers at more than 30Livermore Valley wineries. $45-$65. www.lvwine.org.