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Clio’s Bookstore and Bar in Oakland is set to host a “Deconstructing Cocktails” event discussing the science, history and mythology of cocktails and their ingredients on Monday. Jane Tyska — Staff Photographer

Terra, a restaurant inside Eataly, will hold a Nov. 11 cocktail class to teach attendees how to prepare winter drinks from northern Italy, where the Olympics are being held this month. Dai Sugano — Staff Photographer

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Whether you’re starting to make your Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day plans, eager to find a Super Bowl watch party or ready to embrace the winter cocktail culture of Milano Cortina ahead of the Olympics, there’s a festive beer, wine or spirit event somewhere on the calendar for you in the weeks ahead.

Super Valentines Boutique: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Hilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Blvd., Concord. Join this free indoor fair with art vendors, cocktails and coffee, free gift bags and a red carpet. kidfestconcord.com/holiday-boutiques

Deconstructing Cocktails: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Clio’s Books, 353 Grand Ave., Oakland. Nerd out on the science, history and mythology of cocktails with this event led by Lance Winters, the master distiller behind East Bay’s very own St. George Spirits, and Adam Rogers, author of the bestselling “Proof: The Science of Booze.” From $13. cliosbooks.com.

Galentine’s Day Celebration: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Del Valle Winery, 4948 Tesla Road, Livermore. A five-glass wine tasting, three-course meal and craft workshop — either candle-making or hat burning (etching a design on a suede hat) are available. $119 and up. eventbrite.com.

Double IPA Festival: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Feb. 7, The Bistro, 1001 B St., Hayward. Celebrate the 26th DIPA Festival featuring over 70 double and triple IPAs on tap along Main Street in Hayward. $95. eventbrite.com.

Art & Wine Gala: Noon-4 p.m. Feb. 7, Scott’s Seafood Grill & Bar, 2 Broadway, Oakland. Hear Ricardo Scales & Company and see art from Donald O. Greene while sipping wine at this Oakland event. $125. eventbrite.com

Fan Zone Tailgate: 1-11 p.m. Feb. 8, Hilton Santa Clara, 4949 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. Enjoy game day drinks, on-site food trucks, pre-game viewing, music and more near Levi’s Stadium on Super Bowl Sunday. Free. eventbrite.com

Winter Cocktails, Date Night/Olympics Edition: 6-8 p.m. Feb. 11, Terra, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose. Head to Terra inside Eataly Silicon Valley for a class on preparing Italian classics, focused on those from northern Italy’s Milano-Cortino area.

Valentine’s Night Dinner: 5:30-9 p.m. Feb. 14, Las Positas Vineyards, 1828 Wetmore Road, Livermore. Enjoy a romantic dinner with wine, two tapas and dessert, plus guitar performances by Jesse Hendricks, bringing the sounds of Spain and South America to the vineyard. $99. laspositasvineyards.com/calendar

Noche de Despechados: 9 p.m. Feb. 14, The Club Room, 1300 First St., Ste. 309, Napa. Enjoy a four-course tapas dinner, followed by a live music show from Diego Frias and a DJ set. $12 and up. eventbrite.com.

Capitola Village Sip and Stroll: Noon-5 p.m. Feb. 21, 420 Capitola Ave., Capitola. Sip local beers and wines while shopping at the boutiques of Capitola. $50. eventbrite.com