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Headlands Brewing opened its third location, in Walnut Creek, in January. The location is hosting a tequila and cigar sampling event Wednesday. Courtesy OF Headlands Brewing

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Celebrate the fall with these fun wine, liquor and beer-themed upcoming events around the Bay Area.

Wine & Dine: Noon-3 p.m. today, McCauley Estate Vineyards, 2525 Sunset Road, Brentwood. Wine, live music, food and desserts are available at this event, no tickets or reservations required. eventbrite.com.

Sipp’n Sunday Coffee & Wine Tasting: 1:30-3 p.m. today, Sonoma Harvest Olive Oil & Winery, 770 Chadbourne Road, Fairfield. Sample a flight of single-origin coffees from Unleashed Coffee with a certified Q-grader, then move on to taste select wines from Sonoma Harvest. $49. eventbrite.com.

Tequila Tasting Dinner: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Casa Orozco, 325 South L St., Livermore. Enjoy exclusive Don Julio tequila tastes paired with chef-crafted dishes. $100. eventbrite.com.

Downtown Throwdown: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Three Sisters, 170 W. Saint John St., San Jose. Six of the best downtown San Jose bartenders will craft signature cocktails under pressure. Guests vote on a fan favorite. $20. eventbrite.com.

Smoke & Spirit: 8-10 p.m. Wednesday, 2999 Oak Road #A, Walnut Creek. Head to Headlands Brewing for a cigar and Fortaleza tequila pairing experience and guided tasting. $93. eventbrite.com.

Cake & Sip: 5-8 p.m. Nov. 22, Coco Noir Wine Shop, 360 13th St., Oakland. Decorate a mini cake, sip wine and nosh on charcuterie at this Friendsgiving-themed gathering. $55. eventbrite.com.

Friendsgiving Brunch x Game Day: 1-5 p.m. Nov. 23, Dale Vino, 51 Marina Blvd., Pittsburg. Spend the afternoon with friends sipping from $25 pitchers of beer or bubbly bottles with soulful sounds from DJ Hubby F and food from Monica’s Southern Cuisine. $55. eventbrite.com.

Wine + Magic: 6 p.m. Nov. 26, Cordial Bottle Shop, 3295 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley. Magicians Douglas McCay and Timothy James perform close-up magic while visitors taste three wines from this bottle shop. $15. eventbrite.com.

Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl: 6-11 p.m. Nov. 26, 73 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. Get entrance to four venues, a free after party, drink specials and Thanksgiving-themed treats at this festive pre-Thanksgiving event. $10 and up. eventbrite.com.

Grapes and Giggles: 8:15-10 p.m. Nov. 28, Domenico Winery, 1697 Industrial Road, San Carlos. Catch a comedy show at this San Carlos winery. Dinner reservations before the show are encouraged; visitors can also order wine, beer, cocktails, bar bites and dessert to their table. $15 and up. eventbrite.com.

Holiday shopping and wine: Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 29, Campos Family Vineyards, 3501 Byer Road, Byron. This winery is hosting a market with over 40 vendors, a DJ, food trucks, prizes and more. Free. eventbrite.com.

Winter Wine Walk: 1-4 p.m. Nov. 29, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood. Celebrate the 10th annual winter wine walk in downtown Brentwood, where visitors can shop exclusive promotions and sip wines poured by the Contra Costa County Winegrowers Association. Restaurants are also offering tastings. $18-$50. downtownbrentwood.com/events/

Sip & Shop: 1-5 p.m. Nov. 29, 90 First St., Benicia. Stroll among 30+ Benicia businesses, taste 15 wines and support Small Business Saturday — plus pick up a souvenir glass. Costumes encouraged. $39 and up. eventbrite.com.