26 upcoming food & drink events
Transforming Tofu II: Now with Tempeh
Wed, 3 Jun 2026 at 11:00 AM
18 Reasons
Join 18 Reasons for a hands-on cooking-class exploring tofu and tempeh mastery. Learn techniques to transform tofu with freezing, tearing, and grating, then sear tempeh to unlock bold, nutty flavors. A delicious, plant-based session that demystifies soy proteins and sparks creativity in the kitchen.
Laksapalooza
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 11:00 AM
18 Reasons
Join Chef Linda for Laksapalooza at 18 Reasons and dive into laksa, exploring its many regional varieties. This hands-on cooking class builds foundational spice-paste techniques and teaches how to coax bold, balanced flavors in a Southeast Asian noodle favorite.
Flavors of Provence
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 11:00 AM
18 Reasons
Experience Flavors of Provence at 18 Reasons with a hands-on Provencal cooking class. From olive-tapenade bites and fig-toasts to anchoïade, you’ll explore bold Mediterranean ingredients and time-honored techniques in an intimate kitchen setting. A delicious, immersive introduction to Southern French flavors.
Pakistani Home Cooking: Spices & Generations
Tue, 9 Jun 2026 at 11:00 AM
18 Reasons
Join Chef Kausar Ahmed at 18 Reasons for an evening of Pakistani home cooking. Explore regional flavors, traditional techniques, and the family stories that flavor generations, in an engaging, hands-on cooking-class that celebrates culture and community.
Indian Takeout Favorites
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 11:00 AM
18 Reasons
Join 18 Reasons for a hands-on Indian cook-along as you master spice blooming, simmered sauces, and crowd-pleasers like Butter Chicken, Palak Paneer, and fluffy Naan. You’ll also whip up cooling Raita and Mango Lassi to balance every bite and walk away with practical recipes and kitchen confidence.
McGrail Vineyards 15th Annual Sunset Lobster Feed
Fri, 12 Jun 2026
McGrail Vineyards
Experience McGrail Vineyards' 15th Annual Sunset Lobster Feed in Livermore, a festive outdoor wine-country dinner beneath the evening skies. Guests enjoy a lobster-focused feast paired with McGrail wines in the vineyard setting as twilight settles around the patio.
Stemple Creek Ranch Pizza Party
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 at 4:00 AM
Stemple Creek Ranch
Join Stemple Creek Ranch for a farm-to-table pizza party and farm tour. Sample fresh, locally made pies, explore the ranch, and enjoy a casual outdoor afternoon suitable for families and food lovers.
WSET Level 3 Award In Wines Intensive
Mon, 15 Jun 2026
Napa Valley Wine Academy
Raise a glass to mastering wine with WSET Level 3 Intensive at the Napa Valley Wine Academy, where in-depth theory, tasting, and terroir come alive across sunlit classrooms.
Spring Fling Rosé Release
Fri, 12 Jun 2026
Miner Family Winery
Spring Fling Rosé Release at Miner Family Winery in Napa invites sun-soaked sipping, vibrant pink pours, live tastings, and vineyard views paired with light bites for a festive afternoon.
Japanese Bento Making - Online
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 at 11:00 AM
18 Reasons
Join Camila for an online Japanese Bento Making class hosted by 18 Reasons. Learn the art of balance, color, and precision as you craft a visually pleasing bento box from home. The session covers packing techniques, simple mise en place, and plating tips that celebrate Japanese cuisine.
Vegetarian Date Night
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 at 11:00 AM
18 Reasons
Join 18 Reasons for a hands-on vegetarian cooking class crafted for a charming date night. Learn quick, flavorful dishes you can recreate at home to impress a special someone. Bring a date, or come solo for a relaxed, tasty evening.
Totally Tapas - Late Spring Edition
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 11:00 AM
18 Reasons
Join Paul Schumer at 18 Reasons for a hands-on tapas cooking-class. Learn to craft a varied spread of hot and cold tapas inspired by Spain, mastering flavor contrasts and plating as you cook and sample with fellow food lovers in a warm, social setting.
Early Summer Beans and Greens
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 at 11:00 AM
18 Reasons
Join head chef Gracie for an intimate cooking class at 18 Reasons as you prep early-summer beans and greens around the table. Learn shelling techniques, share the table with friends and family, and savor a menu featuring bubbly focaccia with ramps, green garlic, wilted greens, and preserved lemon.
Summer Solstice: A Seasonal Vegetarian Feast
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 at 11:00 AM
18 Reasons
Celebrate the summer solstice with a seasonal vegetarian feast at 18 Reasons. Chef Gracie crafts a dinner inspired by ripening tomatoes, cherries, apricots, peppers and corn from local markets, in a warm, intimate setting that honors the season's harvest.
Simply Summer: Smoke
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 at 11:00 AM
18 Reasons
Join Chef Gracie at 18 Reasons for a hands-on class on home smoking. Learn affordable, improvised methods using a steamer basket or foil to infuse depth and smokiness into proteins, vegetables, and sauces. A practical, friendly session for curious home cooks to expand their repertoire.
Plant-Based Proteins with Latin Flair
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 at 11:00 AM
18 Reasons
Join culinary instructor Annelies for a Latin-inspired plant-based cooking class at 18 Reasons. Learn to craft four protein-rich dishes using plant-based proteins, including tempeh picadillo wrapped in scratch-made flaxseed tortillas and Hibiscus BBQ sauce.
2026 Lobster Feast In The Vineyard
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
Tedeschi Family Winery
The 2026 Lobster Feast In The Vineyard at Tedeschi Family Winery pairs briny lobster with premium wines, live tunes, and sweeping vineyard views for a decadent, sunlit culinary celebration.
French Pastry Classics
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 at 11:00 AM
18 Reasons
Discover the history and techniques of classic French pastries with instructor Jennifer. In hands-on teams, you’ll bake a selection of pâtisseries at 18 Reasons and learn flavor-adaptation tips for home. A light vegetarian meal is served alongside.
Skates On The Bay: Duckhorn Wine Dinner
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
Skates On The Bay
Skates On The Bay presents a Duckhorn Wine Dinner by the water, where coastal Californian cuisine pairs with Duckhorn vintages in a bayside, candlelit setting—a memorable blend of flavor, tide, and talk.
Horatio's - Duckhorn Wine Dinner
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
Horatio's
Join Horatio's Duckhorn Wine Dinner for an elegant harbor-view evening where premium Duckhorn vintages pair with seaside bites, guided by an expert sommelier. Expect bold Cabernets, silky Pinot Noirs, and candlelit ocean-breeze magic.
2026 Grape Stomp And Harvest Celebration
Fri, 11 Sept 2026
Tedeschi Family Winery
Harvest season comes alive at the 2026 Grape Stomp and Harvest Celebration at Tedeschi Family Winery, with stomping fun, wine tastings, seasonal bites, live music, and scenic vineyard views.
Horatio's - Gérard Bertrand Wine Dinner
Wed, 7 Oct 2026
Horatio's
Horatio's presents a Gérard Bertrand Wine Dinner, pairing sleek bites with biodynamic wines in an elegant, intimate dining room that invites lingering conversation and refined taste.
Foodwise Sunday Supper
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 at 9:30 AM
Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant & Wine Bar
Foodwise presents a Sunday supper at Ferry Plaza, offering a curated evening of seasonal dishes in the iconic Ferry Building. A social, adults-only dining experience that highlights local producers and shared tables, perfect for food lovers seeking community and good conversation.
Skates On The Bay- Gérard Bertrand Wine Dinner
Wed, 7 Oct 2026
Skates On The Bay
Skates On The Bay hosts a Gérard Bertrand Wine Dinner, pairing coastal views with chef-curated bites and a careful lineup of Gérard Bertrand wines for a refined Bay Area tasting.
Skates On The Bay - Rodney Strong Wine Dinner
Wed, 11 Nov 2026
Skates On The Bay
Raise a glass at Skates On The Bay as Rodney Strong pours a seafood-forward wine dinner beside the shimmering San Francisco Bay, where shoreline chic meets sunset vibes and perfectly paired bites.
Horatio's - Rodney Strong Wine Dinner
Wed, 11 Nov 2026
Horatio's