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Miracle Holiday Pop-Up Bar: Through Dec. 23 at Paper Plane, 72 S. First St., San Jose; Pacific Cocktail Haven, 580Sutter St., San Francisco. Celebrate the holidays at this Santa-on-steroids pop-up bar serving up cocktails such as Snowball Old Fashioneds and the And a Partridge in a Pear Tree. www.miraclepopup.com
San Jose Brew Bike Holidays: Through Dec. 23, 132 Park Ave. Take a holiday light tour through the Willow Glen neighborhood aboard the San Jose Brew Bike. The 90-minute tours include a pub stop halfway through and complimentary hot chocolate and cookies. Private charter and individual seat options. $30. www.sanjosebrewbike. com
Deck the Halls Pop-Up Bar: Through Dec. 31, 1217Sutter St., San Francisco. This holiday cocktail pop-up bar serves more than a dozen sips in eclectic “glassware,” including mini-gingerbread houses and ornaments. There’s a secret Dreidel Bar, too, in addition to tucked-away corners with live entertainment. www.dthbar.com
Craft Cocktail Tour: 6 p.m. Thursday and Jan. 3 and 10, downtown San Francisco. Join an Edible Excursions cocktail tour that includes a hands-on bitters making class at Pacific Cocktail Haven and an extended happy hour tour of downtown San Francisco, including medicinal-themed drinks at Rx, seasonal cocktails at Rye, and snacks like banh mi sandwiches at Fresh Brew Coffee or a sausage sampler at Hogwash Restaurant. $121. www.edibleexcursions.net Barrel Room Jam: 1-4 p.m. Dec. 16 and 30, McGrail Vineyards and Winery, 5600 Greenville Road, Livermore. Bring a picnic, buy a bottle of wine and relax in the cozy barrel room to enjoy the music of Nashville recording artist Nick Tyrrel. Free admission. www.mcgrailvineyards.com
New Year’s Weekend Wine Tasting: Noon-5p.m. Dec. 29-30, The Winery
SF, 30 Avenue G, Treasure Island. Taste “Glitter” sparkling wine at this New Year’s winery celebration. Free admission. bit. ly/2OM7Smk
ZinEX 2019: Jan. 17-19, San Francisco. Events include an opening night dinner, a Grape Gatsby Gala and a grand tasting at various locations. $85-$299. zinfandelexperience.com Winter WINEland: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 1920, participating Sonoma Valley wineries. More than 130wineries open their doors for a weekend of special tastings — vintage, varietal or vertical — of wines grown in Sonoma County. A casual winemaker breakfast and Q&A will be held 9a.m.-10:30 a.m. Jan. 19 as well. Ages 21 and older only. $5-$45. www.wineroad.com
Livermore Barrels, Bottles and Brews: Noon-4:30p.m. March 23-24, 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 30 Livermore Valley wineries. Ticket information and details available in early 2019; www.lvwine.org.