✨ Weekend Guide • Sept 5–7 ✨

Wine under the stars, live music in the vines, culture in Danville, and SF nights done right. Here’s your insider lineup:

🍷 Wine Down Friday @ Retzlaff (Fri, Sept 5, 5–8 PM)

Golden-hour glow, clinking glasses, live music + food trucks between the vines.

👉 https://retzlaffvineyards.com/events/

🎶 Frankie Bones Project @ Las Positas (Fri, Sept 5, 6–8:30 PM)

Feel-good rock & reggae with sunsets over Livermore’s hills. Vibe: upbeat + cozy.

👉 https://www.laspositasvineyards.com/live-music

🎸 McFunky Band @ Las Positas (Sat, Sept 6, 6–8:30 PM)

R&B, dance, blues — bring your crew and make it a night.

👉 https://www.laspositasvineyards.com/live-music

🍽️ Terroir to Table @ Murrieta’s Well (Sat, Sept 6)

Chef-paired courses + estate wines = an elegant, slow, perfect evening.

👉 https://murrietaswell.com/events/wine-pairing-experience/

🔥 La Luna Paella Dinner @ Murrieta’s Well (Sun, Sept 7, 5:30–8:30 PM)

Saffron, paella pans hissing, live music, and starlight. Spain-meets-California magic.

👉 https://murrietaswell.com/events/la-luna-paella-wine-dinner/

🎭 Eugene O’Neill Festival (Danville • through Sept 21)

Downtown strolls + world-class theater energy. A classy switch-up from wine nights.

👉 Eugene O’Neill Festival — Official Site

🖼️ “Beyond Color: The Language of Black & White” (Walnut Creek • thru Sept 14)

Art that’s all mood + minimalism at Lesher Center.

👉 https://www.lesherartscenter.org/

🌴 SF Highlight — Friday Happy Hour @ Golden Gate Bandshell (Fri, Sept 5, 4:30–7 PM)

Free live music in Golden Gate Park; pack a light layer and linger.

👉 https://illuminate.org/venues/golden-gate-bandshell/

🎬 SF Outdoor Cinema — Bernal Heights “Under the Stars” (Sat, Sept 6)

Free indie film night at Precita Park. Blankets, snacks, city glow.

👉 https://bhoutdoorcine.org/

✨ Tag your crew. Where are we meeting first — vineyards, gallery, or the bandshell? 🍇🎶🌙

💕 Date Night Picks — New & Oh-So-Stylish

✨ Looking to turn up the romance this week? These new and stylish spots are made for unforgettable evenings:

• Ruby’s & Roses (Pleasanton)

  Think velvet chairs, glowing chandeliers, and cocktails that look like art. Ruby’s & Roses is where modern American cuisine meets elegance — every dish feels like a celebration.

• Khaki (San Ramon)

  Playful yet chic — Khaki blends bold Indian flavors with retro décor inspired by the swinging 60s and 70s. Perfect for adventurous couples who want dinner to feel like a journey.

• Cook’s Seafood (Pleasanton)

  Freshly shucked oysters, buttery lobster rolls, and a West Coast coastal vibe. Cozy but polished, Cook’s Seafood turns a simple night out into a stylish seaside escape — right here in Tri-Valley.

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👉 Which one are you booking first? Tag your date!

🎡✨ Events & Festivals  

- Red’s Blues Band @ Fenestra Winery

  Get ready for soulful rhythms and cozy vineyard vibes on Friday night.

  👉 Details on Fenestra’s Events page

- La Luna: Paella Wine Dinner @ Murrieta’s Well (Sun, Sept 7 | 5:30–8:30 PM)

  Sip under the stars with paella and wine in hand. Pure romance.

  👉 Event info on Murrieta’s Well

- Terroir to Table Pairing @ Murrieta’s Well

  A curated 5-course wine-pairing experience for a tasteful weekend treat.

  👉 Pairing details on site

✨ Hidden Gems — Matcha & Photo Spots

🍵📸 Sideboard Café (Danville)

Rustic-chic, leafy patio, and matcha lattes that look like art. Perfect for a cozy photo moment.

👉 https://www.sideboard.co/danville

🌿☀️ Tellus Coffee (Walnut Creek)

Sun-lit minimalism + creamy matcha = instant “save to favorites.” Clean aesthetics, calm vibe.

👉 https://www.telluscoffee.com/locations

💚🍵 Rooted Coffee Co (Pleasant Hill / Walnut Creek)

Plant-based café with silky matcha and good-energy corners your feed will love.

👉 https://www.rootedcoffeeco.com/

Matcha never looked this good.

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