Looking for a wine fest, beer event or other spirited fun? Here’s just a sampling of options. (Like everything else these days, these events are subject to change. Double-check details before you go.)
United Irish Cultural Center Celebration: Noon to 10 p.m. Friday, 2700 45th Ave., San Francisco. This annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration will feature live Irish bands, three bars with Guinness, Harp, Magners and 805 on tap, Irish dancing and a hot corned beef and cabbage dinner. bit.ly/UICCSPD
St. Patrick’s Day on the Roof: 3 to 10 p.m. Friday, Hotel Via, 138 King St., San Francisco. Come up to the rooftop for live music and entertainment from Celtic Scandal, bagpipe performances and Irish dancers. Traditional Irish dishes and drink specials round out the party. $20. bit.ly/ SPDontheroof
St. Paddy’s Beer Stroll: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Downtown Los Altos. Stroll the picturesque downtown while sampling some of the area’s best craft beers and enjoying live music. Admission is $40-$50. bit.ly/LosAltosSPD
Pleasanton’s St. Patrick’s Day Brew Crawl: 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Downtown Pleasanton venues. Downtown turns green for the 10th annual St. Patrick’s Day Brew Crawl, which features more than 20 craft beers and ciders from local breweries, tasty bites, live Celtic music, Irish dancers, photo booths and other entertainment stops. $50. bit.ly/ PleasantonSPD
San Jose Shamrock Stroll: 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, various San Jose venues. Grab your luckiest group of friends and embark on San Jose’s largest official St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl as you search for the golden taps throughout the city. $11 admission. www. eventbrite.com
Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Saturday and March 19, Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza. This annual celebration features Celtic rock, bagpipes, Irish folk music and dancing, Irish foods and beverages, an Irish marketplace and an Irish tea cottage, as well as a parade. Free admission. bit.ly/DublinSPD
Livermore Valley Barrel Tasting Festival: Noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and March 19, Livermore Valley wineries. Chat with winemakers and sample wine straight from the barrels at 18 participating wineries — including Caddis, Murrieta’s Well and Retzlaff — during this fun, educational weekend in the Livermore Valley. Tasting fees range from $15-$25 and include at least four wine tastings. Find details at www.lvwine.org
Sonoma International Film Festival: March 22-26, 103 E. Napa St., Suite 2A, Sonoma. Discover the best in independent film from around the world at this annual event that combines film, food, wine and fun. $75 and up. sonomafilmfest.org
Spring Brews Festival: Noon to 4 p.m. March 25, Todos Santos Plaza, 2175 Willow Pass Road, Concord. The Brewing Network’s 12th annual festival hosts more than 50 breweries and rounds out the festivities with live music, food booths and more. $60-$75. www.thebrewingnetwork.com
IPA 10K Brewfest & Beer Mile: 8 to 11 a.m. April 15, The Barlow, 6770 McKinley St., Sebastopol. Check out this one-of-a-kind celebration that combines running, craft beer and more. IPA 10K and 3K start with a beer and cider toast before taking runners on a scenic loop course north of The Barlow. After the races, browse the Brewfest, which features local craft brewers plus wine, food, bands and exhibitors. Free admission. ipa10k.com