Explore the tastes, sounds, and creatures of the night during these two events benefiting the Academy and featuring dinner, speakers, live music, late-night bites, and an open bar. $75 & up, ...

Learn about the history and surprising connections of the humble fish sauce, featuring Stanford linguistics professor Dan Jurafsky. Free–$17.95, 415-528- 4444, exploratorium.edu ...

Meredith McCarty, vegan cooking instructor, cookbook author, and natural health expert will show you how to prepare a quick-and-easy dish using whole foods from a plant-based diet. Free, 415-557-4400, ...

Featuring one-of-a-kind fashions, accessories and household items upcycled from donated clothing and fabrics, this event supports St. Vincent DePaul’s Wellness Center. $75, 415-552-5561 ext. 306, ...

The New Zealand Winegrowers sponsor a walk-around wine tasting event featuring current releases from more than 40 New Zealand wineries accompanied by bite-size treats from the acclaimed Farallon ...

This street fair features Japanese food, a film festival, ikebana demonstrations, traditional music, taiko drummers, martial artists, and much more. The Grand Parade caps the festival on April 21.

Fisherman’s Wharf (Pier 41 & Argonaut Hotel, 475 Jefferson St.), Macy’s (Union Square), & Haight Ashbury (1480 Haight St.) Calling all ice cream lovers! A scoop of any flavor is your — if you don’t ...

Join the celebration with the break of a bottle of Champagne as the Eva B. is returned to the bay after a five-year restoration. Includes music and light refreshments. Free, 415-447-5000, nps.gov/safr ...

The San Francisco fireworks on Pier 39 have been canceled this year, along with its concert. “Due to the City & County of San Francisco’s Health Order prohibiting large gatherings, the Fourth of July ...

Applications are due for anyone interested in becoming a member of the Civil Grand Jury for a one-year term.

What does it take to create a story with music? Find out as the symphony tells a fantastic musical tale, and the audience chooses the twists and turns. $15-$64, 415-864-6000, ...

7 p.m. at Northern Station Community Room (1125 Fillmore St.) Bring any policing concerns you may have and sit down with Captain Mannix on the second Thursday of each month.