Calendar
Santa Clara Valley Spring Passport: Through March 31, Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail. Sample wines at 32 wineries throughout the Santa Clara Valley and enjoy wine, food and entertainment. $50. bit.ly/2tF1Yv9
Regale Wood-Fired Pizza Series: Noon-4 p.m. today, 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
St. Patrick’s Day Party: Noon4:30 p.m. today, McGrail Vineyards and Winery, 5600 Greenville 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: 6:30 p.m. Friday, 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-4 p.m. and 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Pier 35, 1454 The Embarcadero, San Francisco. Sample fare from 70 breweries; enjoy food trucks, DJ entertainment, a photo booth and more. $45-$60. www.bayareabrewfestival.com
Livermore Barrels, Bottles and Brews: Noon-4:30 p.m. Saturday and March 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. $45-$65. www. lvwine.org
Napa Chocolate & Wine: 3-6 p.m. March 24, Meritage Resort & Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa. More than 30 local wineries and chocolatiers are participating in this benefit for Napa kids. Enjoy music by JourneyDay’s Take Flight, as Meritage chefs serve charcuterie and savories. $60-$70. www. napachocolateandwine.com
10th annual bASH: 6-8:30 p.m. March 30, Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, 2555St. Helena Highway, St. Helena. Visit tasting stations with wines from over 30 ASH — Appellation St. Helena — wineries at this wine tasting and food pairing competition that features “Rising Star” students, as well as chefs from wineries and St. Helena restaurants. $175. bit.ly/2SAwrEv
IPA 10K & Beer Mile: April 12, Sebastopol. Celebrate the NorCal craft brew scene with a festive, scenic 10K race that starts with a beer or cider toast — and includes a brewfest. $30-$85. www. ipa10k.com
Spring Wine Walk on Treasure Island: Noon-5 pm. April 13-14, The Winery SF, 30 Ave. G, San Francisco. Taste wines at five wineries during this spring stroll that’s more about wine than walking. $10. bayareane.ws/WineWalk Cider Summit SF: 1 -5 p.m. (from noon for VIP), April 13, Presidio Civil War Parade Ground, San Francisco. This annual California craft cider festival features more than 50 cider makers, including many from the Bay Area, pouring nearly 200 premium ciders. $35$50. www.cidersummit.com. Bacon and Beer Classic: 2-5 p.m. April 13, Avaya Stadium, 1123 Coleman Ave., San Jose. Enjoy more than 100 craft beers along with more than 30 bacon-inspired dishes, live music, games and a bacon-eating contest. $59-$125. bit.ly/2DrZ02B
Bay Area Craft Beer Festival: Noon-4p.m. April 20, Waterfront Park, 245N. Court St., Martinez. Taste beer from more than 50 local breweries. Enjoy homebrew tastings, live music and food. $5-$40. www.bayareacraftbeerfestival.com
Passport to Dry Creek Valley:
11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 27-29, 40wineries in Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County and Healdsburg. Featuring tastings and food pairings from national and local Sonoma County chefs. $25-$175. www.drycreekvalley.org Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival: May 17-19, Anderson Valley vineyards. Sip, sample and savor Anderson Valley pinot noir (plus rose and sparkling wines) from more than 50 producers at the 22nd annual festival, which also features food pairings by the region’s chefs and local caterers and live music. Events range from educational seminars to a barbecue, grand tasting, winemaker dinners and free winery open houses. Prices vary. bit.ly/2tLMDsG