Wine tastings and other spirited events fill the calendar this spring. Here’s just a sampling.

Harmonic Brushes & Brews>> 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays in May, Harmonic Brewing, 7 Warriors Way, Suite 206, San Francisco. Harmonic Brewing at Thrive City is hosting a series of paint parties with sessions hosted by a fun instructor from Paint the Town, with step-by-step painting guidance and materials provided. $39. tinyurl.com/BrushesBrews

Central Valley Brewfest >> 12 to 5 p.m. May 11, Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. Celebrating its 11th year, the Central Valley Brewfest returns to the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds with a mix of art, music and more than150 brews to sample. $45-$65. cvbrewfest.com/

SF Beer Fest >> 12 to 10 p.m. May 11, 2 Marina Blvd., San Francisco. Head for Fort Mason to try the best beer in town, all under the same roof. Enjoy a vast selection of specially curated beers set to an absolutely jamming soundtrack. $45-$65. bit.ly/SFBeerFest2024

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival >> May 17-19, Anderson Valley venues. This region of Mendocino County is known for its pinot noir, which will be celebrated during this three-day festival featuring delicious samplings and food pairings, educational seminars, a sunset barbecue, a grand tasting and a VIP Bubble Lounge. $75-$500. bit.ly/AVPNF2024

Sun, Wind & Wine Festival >> 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 18, 1290 River Road, Salinas. The 16th annual fest includes a strolling wine tasting through the barrel cellar of Mer Soleil Winery, which is not normally open to the public. Festival guests will enjoy limited-release Santa Lucia Highlands wines poured by the vintners themselves, plus live music and gourmet bites. $149 to $199. santaluciahighlands.com/events/wine-festival/

Pleasant Hill Art, Wine & Music Festival >> May 18-19, Downtown Pleasant Hill. This annual festival offers a diverse array of local food, wine, beer and arts and crafts vendors, plus tons of kids events and live entertainment. Free admission. pleasanthillchamber.com/art-wine-music/

Bottle Rock >> May 24-26, Napa Valley Expo, 575 Third St., Napa. This annual Wine Country music festival features a fabulous lineup of live entertainment from nationally known artists, singers and bands, as well as gourmet food, wine and beer stalls and a culinary stage. Prices vary. bottlerocknapavalley.com/.

Rocklin Brewfest >> 1 to 5 p.m. June 1, Johnson-Springview Park, 5480 Fifth St., Rocklin. Sample beer from more than 40 breweries with several wineries on hand to offer beer alternatives. $20-$100. rocklinbrewfest.com/

Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival >> June 1, Main Street, Half Moon Bay. This annual festival traditionally features California wines and local eats, plus local and nationally-known jazz artists and tribute acts. Find updated ticket information at hmbwineandjazzfest.com/

Redwood Mountain Faire >> June 1-2, Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. Dance to live music while enjoying food, cold beer, cider and wine in an open field surrounded by redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains. $0 to $90. redwoodmountainfaire.com/