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From vineyard movie nights to whiskey tastings and a bloody mary fest, here’s what’s happening on the Bay Area’s wine, beer and cocktail scene in August and beyond.
51st annual Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Aug. 4, Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004Fairground Road, Monterey. Enjoy whiskey tastings, music, dance, food and the signature athletic events of Scotland and Ireland, including the caber toss. $12-$20; children 8and under free. www.montereyscotgames.com Safari Wine Adventure: 1 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Aug. 10, Lester Estate Wines, 1950 Pleasant Valley Road, Aptos and Deer Park Ranch. Enjoy a vineyard hike, Deer Park Ranch tour, gourmet picnic and a flight of Lester Estate wines during this distinctive wine-tasting adventure. $65. deerparkranch.com.
Summerjazz at Portola Vineyards: 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 and 18, Portola Vineyards, 850 Los Trancos Road, Portola Valley. Pack a picnic to enjoy at this outdoor concert series, which features Portola wines and music by Five Ten (Aug. 4) and Charged Particles: The Chick Corea Project (Aug. 18). $12-$24. portolavineyards.com Wines & Sunsets: 5:30 p.m. until sunset Aug. 7 and 14 and other select dates, through Sept. 18. Paradise Ridge Winery, 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive, Santa Rosa. Fire-ravaged Paradise Ridge reopens its Russian River Valley Estate Amphitheater for this series featuring wine, live music and food truck fare. Tickets $5-$15. shop.prwinery.com/calendar
Beer at the Bank Summer Party: 2-4 p.m. Aug. 10, Left Bank Brasserie, 377 Santana Row, San Jose. Enjoy Gold Road Brewing beers, listen to live music and nibble bites from the Left Bank kitchen. $35. bit.ly/2xie6za
Sunset Cinema: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16 and Sept. 20, Charles Krug Winery, 2800Main St., St. Helena. Attendees will enjoy great wine, food, a little live music and a lineup of festival films: “Cold Brook” on Aug. 16 and “Summer ’03” on Sept. 20. $10. bit.ly/2kqlq8l Scotts Valley Art, Wine and Beer Festival: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 17 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 18, Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley. Browse the fine art exhibits, enjoy food and live music, and check out the wine and beer booths. Free admission. www.svartfestival.com Summer Vineyard Concert Series:
Fourth Fridays through September, Charles R. Vineyards, 8195 Crane Ridge Road, Livermore. Bring a picnic and enjoy the wine and entertainment, which includes danceable rock ’n’ roll with Rick Spitaleri on Aug. 23. www. charlesrvineyards.com Italian Family Festa: 11a.m.-8p.m. Aug. 24 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 25. History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose. Sample Italian food and wine, stomp grapes, play bocce and enjoy live music and cooking demonstrations. Free admission. www.italianfamilyfestasj.org Taco & Tequila Festival: 11:30a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 24-25. San Lorenzo Park, downtown Santa Cruz. Enjoy gourmet street tacos, beer, margaritas, arts and craft vendors and live music, including Tone Loc. Tequila sampling ($40) 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 24 only. General admission $10. bit. ly/2rcpxko
Eat Drink SF: 12:45-3:30 p.m. and 7:45-10:30 p.m. Aug. 24, The Midway, 900 Marin St., San Francisco. Featuring top chefs, wineries and innovative cocktails paired with food from Bay Area restaurants. $120-$229. bit. ly/2ye6s9o
Millbrae Art & Wine Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 1, Broadway between Victoria and Meadow Glen avenues, Millbrae. This art and wine-themed fest includes live music, kid-friendly activities and arts and crafts. Free admission. millbrae.miramarevents.com
Taste of Sonoma: Noon-4 p.m. Aug. 31, Green Music Center, Sonoma State University, 1801E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. Enjoy fabulous wine, delicious bites, wine talks and fun, with more than 40 wineries and 18 restaurants and chefs participating. $180. tasteofsonoma.com
Mountain View Art & Wine Festival: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 7 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 8, Castro Street, downtown Mountain View. The city’s wine fest also offers craft booths, music, food and family-friendly fun. Free admission. mountainview.miramarevents.com
Bloody Mary Festival: 10:30a.m.1:30p.m. and 3-6p.m. Sept. 14, SOMARTS Cultural Center, 934Brannan St., San Francisco. Bloody marys go innovative and crafty at this special event curated by a team of bloody mary aficionados. Guests can taste and vote for their favorites, and enjoy spirits and snacks. $45-$55. www. thebloodymaryfest.com
September Wine Walk: 1-5p.m. Sept. 14, 90First St., Benicia. Taste wines at participating businesses during this stroll. Wine glass, map of tasting locations and wristband will be provided at check-in. $30-$55. bit. ly/2j3oyqk