Lisa Plachy

San Francisco

Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

29 Fun Things to Do This Week (6.23.25)

1 week ago | 7x7.com | Lisa Plachy

San Francisco delivers with a grand parade, Pride-fueled meals, and plenty of drag. To fuel up, try unique dinner experiences with chefs from Azalina and 3rd Cousin, or DIY your own caviar-adorned brunch. Be loud, be proud, and be well this week!Jump ahead to this week's top events:. Be part of Pride festivities at the city’s 55th annual weekend celebration. . . Have a good one. Camp out with a low-ABV cocktail on Arbor’s lovely patio.
29 Fun Things to Do This Week (6.16.25)

2 weeks ago | 7x7.com | Lisa Plachy

This week, the Castro, Richmond, Bernal, SoMa...even Silicon Valley and Sonoma are showing off the goods with block parties and outdoor festivities made for dancing, drinking, shopping, and feasting. For a change of pace, try a sound bath at the Conservatory of Flowers or catch a powerful flick at SF’s International LGBTQ+ Film Festival. On Sunday, both Circus Bella and Foodwise’s epic Summer Bash return for fun in every flavor. Jump ahead to this week's top events. . . . . Have a good one.
27 Fun Things to Do This Week (6.09.25)

3 weeks ago | 7x7.com | Lisa Plachy

June is in full swing with seasonal delights like Flour + Water’s forage-friendly menu, the San Francisco Jazz Festival, and block parties in North Beach and the TL. Go all out at the de Young’s new evening party or Filoli’s weekend of Pride festivities. And don’t forget Dad on Sunday: there’s a pizza party and a whiskey tasting with his (and your) name on it. Jump ahead to this week's top events:. . Celebrate Pride in style at Filoli. . Have a good one.
30 Fun Things to Do This Week (6.02.25)

4 weeks ago | 7x7.com | Lisa Plachy

Whether you stop by The Masonic, bop around the Mission's porches, or head up to Healdsburg for The Ramble festival, there’s something worth watching somewhere. Also in this week's lineup: a downtown hoedown, a cheese-centric block party, and a neighborhood version of Head West. Jump ahead to this week's top events. Attend an Odd Salon. Head to Healdsburg for The Ramble. Have a good one. Choose your own artistic adventure at San Francisco Design Week.
27 Fun Things to Do This Week (5.26.25)

1 month ago | 7x7.com | Lisa Plachy

Choose your own adventure for Memorial Day with a trip to Lagunitas, Napa, or a run around the city. Then, it’s officially summer and SF has outdoor activities galore. Check out the rooftop scene at SFMOMA, the block party on Front Street, the Union Street Festival, and plenty of Wine Country happenings. Head indoors for another round of Daybreaker, the SF Documentary Festival, and a spectacular drag brunch in Santa Rosa. Jump ahead to this week's top events:.
24 Fun Things to Do This Week (5.19.25)

1 month ago | 7x7.com | Lisa Plachy

Dine at Delfina or Hamel for exclusive pairings and vintner meetups, or start your Memorial Day weekend at Bar Iris and Pacific Cocktail Haven with AAPI-themed cocktail events. Pride celebrations are already starting as AAPI Heritage Month wraps up; get the best of both at Chinatown Pride this weekend. And don't miss Carnaval when it takes over the Mission for the West Coast’s most vibrant celebration (assuming you're not in Napa for Bottlerock). Jump ahead to this week's top events:. . . .
28 Fun Things to Do This Week (05.12.25)

1 month ago | 7x7.com | Lisa Plachy

Exciting pairings are on offer with Burdell and Hi Neighbor, Brandon Jew and Flour + Water, Hanson of Sonoma and Canella, and Darioush Wines and Movida. Feel full and fulfilled at a gala for the Bread Project and the first of a whole summer of shows at the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, then head into the weekend for some exciting incongruities: dogs at the Giants game and costumed runners at Bay to Breakers. Jump ahead to this week's top events:Saddle up for Bike to Wherever Day. . .
27 Fun Things to Do This Week (5.05.25)

1 month ago | 7x7.com | Lisa Plachy

Start strong with Cinco de Mayo, SF’s Small Business Week, and AAPI Month festivities. Proceed to galas for the visual and culinary arts at 18 Reasons and First Exposure, then bring the house down with Mother’s Day on Sunday. We've got the scoop on where to shop for the perfect gift in the Dogpatch, the Mission, or on Oakland’s Piedmont Avenue. Jump ahead to this week's top events:Witness the magic of Swan Lake.Swan Lake. . . . Have a good one. Kick off Cinco de Mayo with a tequila tasting at Barrio.
25 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.28.25)

2 months ago | 7x7.com | Lisa Plachy

DIY your scene with Bay Area Dance Week or a sip-and-craft session at Saluhall. When you’re ready to go glam, show up for Hospitality House, Root Division, and SF Library benefits. Or choose your favorite genre at the San Francisco International Arts Festival or the Reel Taste Film Awards. Jump ahead to this week's biggest events:Dance it out all week long at Bay Area Dance Week. Have a good one. Relive the origin story of Trestle with a throwback menu in honor of their 10th anniversary.
29 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.21.25)

2 months ago | 7x7.com | Lisa Plachy

If your way of getting in touch with nature involves wine, this is your week. Meet local winemakers at Delfina and Meyhouse, stroll through the vineyards of Benovia Winery, or hop aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train. Pivot to other foodie pursuits with a Peruvian grape harvest at La Mar or a salt tasting in Noe Valley, or show Mother Earth some love at a citywide trash cleanup, Earth Day silent disco, or SF Climate Week event. Jump ahead to this week's top events:Nerd out at SF Climate Week.