These 444 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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November 12 at 11pm +13
Ungrafted · Dogpatch • $$$
Test your palate against a Master Sommelier. Every Thursday, Rebecca Fineman pours six mystery wines for you to sniff, swirl, and guess. The big reveal comes at the end, along with insider tips to sharpen your blind tasting skills.
November 12 at 4pm +49
Amblard Leather Atelier · Inner Richmond
Learn centuries-old French leatherworking techniques from Béa Amblard, a former Hermès artisan with 35+ years of experience. Her structured four-level program will have you crafting refined goods by hand.
November 18 at 7pm +5
Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows · Half Moon Bay • Free
Bring your shots to the Odd Fellows Lodge for honest feedback from National Geographic photographer Gordon Wiltsie. Watch him tweak images live in Lightroom while you soak up tips and meet fellow shutterbugs.
November 19 at 5:30pm
Umami Mart · Temescal • $35
Bartender Katrina Forck demonstrates proper grip and stirring technique at Umami Mart, leading a personalized tutorial on barspoon handling that includes a hands-on cocktail station and one drink.
November 21 at 11am (Next weekend)
The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room · Koreatown Northgate • $
Learn to pull your own shots using professional espresso equipment in this hands-on, two-hour workshop. You'll cover flavor theory and dial in espressos in small groups under expert guidance.
November 21 at 11:30am (Next weekend)
Mechanics Institute Library building · Union Square • $49
Twenty different still and sparkling waters undergo blind tasting in an alcohol-free class led by Camper English. Participants learn to read water quality reports, test San Francisco tap, and compare mineral profiles, acidity, and carbonation.
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Thu, Nov 12 · 5:00 PM
California College of the Arts · Showplace Square
Fri, Nov 13 · 9:00 AM
The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room · Northgate - Waverly
$
Fri, Nov 13 · 8:30 AM
East Bay Regional Park District · Chabot Park
$300
Fri, Nov 13 · 5:00 AM
Mechanics' Institute · Union Square
Fri, Nov 13 · 1:00 PM
Northgate Library · San Rafael
Fri, Nov 13 · 9:45 AM
Smuin Contemporary Ballet | Smuin Center for Dance · Potrero Hill
Fri, Nov 13 · 12:00 PM
Mindset Martial Arts & Fitness · Mt. Eden
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Foster City Community Center · Foster City
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM
The Ultimate Fieldhouse · Ygnacio Valley
$75
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Creative Healing Center · Livermore
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
The Hub Sports Club - Alameda · Alameda
Sat, Nov 14 · 12:00 PM
Jiaren Cafe · Santa Clara
From $172.57
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Foster City Community Center · Foster City
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Burlingame Public Library · Downtown
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30 AM
CYCSF - Chinatown · Chinatown
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM
Digital Jungle · Mid-Market
Free
Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM
The Faight · Lower Haight
Sat, Nov 14 · 12:00 PM
San Mateo Public Library · Baywood - Aragon
Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM
The Bikery · East Peralta
Sun, Nov 15 · 12:00 PM
Momstera Lounge · Downtown
Mini Color Analysis $45 · Color Analysis $250
Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM
The Bikery · East Peralta
Mon, Nov 16 · 5:00 PM
Foundation of the Sacred Stream · Poets Corner
Mon, Nov 16 · 11:00 AM
Thriving Women in Business Center · Outer Richmond
Free
Mon, Nov 16 · 9:00 AM
Good Morning Maxwell Brentwood · John Muir Medical Center
$25
Mon, Nov 16 · 9:00 AM
Good Morning Maxwell Brentwood · John Muir Medical Center
$25
Mon, Nov 16 · 10:00 AM
College of San Mateo · Western Hills
Mon, Nov 16 · 10:00 AM
The Hub Sports Club - Alameda · Alameda
Free
Mon, Nov 16 · 10:00 AM
The HUB (Sunnydale Ave Community Center) · Sunnydale
Free
Mon, Nov 16 · 10:00 AM
The HUB (Sunnydale Ave Community Center) · Sunnydale
Free
Mon, Nov 16 · 11:00 AM
Yu-Ai Kai Japanese American Community Senior Service · Central San Jose
$15
Mon, Nov 16 · 6:00 PM
The BEAM · Golden Gate
Tue, Nov 17 · 10:00 AM
Thriving Women in Business Center · Outer Richmond
Tue, Nov 17 · 10:00 AM
YWCA Berkeley/Oakland · Southside
Tue, Nov 17 · 5:00 PM
Berkeley Hillel · Southside
Tue, Nov 17 · 4:00 PM
Community Youth Center · Inner Richmond
Tue, Nov 17 · 5:00 PM
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition · Lower Haight
Tue, Nov 17 · 12:00 PM
College of San Mateo · Western Hills
Tue, Nov 17 · 10:00 AM
Rinconada Library · Duveneck/St. Francis
Tue, Nov 17 · 9:30 AM
The Neon Exchange · Gilroy
Wed, Nov 18 · 11:00 AM
Thriving Women in Business Center · Outer Richmond
Free
Wed, Nov 18 · 12:00 PM
Thriving Women in Business Center · Outer Richmond
Wed, Nov 18 · 3:00 PM
John Muir Health Tice Valley Medical Office Building · Rossmoor
Wed, Nov 18 · 12:00 PM
Mechanics' Institute · Union Square
Wed, Nov 18 · 12:00 PM
San Mateo Public Library · Baywood - Aragon
Free
Wed, Nov 18 · 12:00 PM
Thriving Women in Business Center · Outer Richmond
Wed, Nov 18 · 3:00 PM
Seven Trees Community Center · South San Jose
Free
Thu, Nov 19 · 11:00 AM
Thriving Women in Business Center · Outer Richmond
Free
Thu, Nov 19 · 9:30 AM
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center · Central San Jose
Thu, Nov 19 · 1:30 PM
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center · Central San Jose
Thu, Nov 19 · 1:00 PM
Westfield Valley Fair · Central San Jose
Free
Thu, Nov 19 · 12:00 PM
Skyline College Bay Area Entrepreneur Center · San Bruno
Thu, Nov 19 · 9:00 AM
Sausalito Chamber of Commerce · Sausalito
Fri, Nov 20 · 10:00 AM
Jinny's Music Studio · Berryessa
Free
Sat, Nov 21 · 2:30 PM
San Mateo Public Library · Baywood - Aragon
Sat, Nov 21 · 4:00 PM
All Out Comedy Theater · Northgate - Waverly
$37
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