As nighttime descends earlier, the weather gets colder and wintertime arrives, here are some upcoming fun events lined up through the holidays and beyond.
Paint and Pints: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3, Gilman Brewing Co., 912 Gilman St., Berkeley. Sip craft beer, paint something festive and mingle with friends. $25. eventbrite.com
Brewery Yoga: 6 p.m. Dec. 3, Woodhouse Blending & Brewing, 119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz. Treat yourself for getting over halfway through the week with this vinyasa flow session, then stay for the beer and community. $18. eventbrite.com
Cab Franc Day: 2 and 6 p.m., Dec. 4, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Thirteen Livermore Valley wineries convene for tastings, complimentary crackers and water and a keepsake logo glass. livermorearts.org/events/cab-franc-day-at-the-bankhead/
Holiday Charcuterie Workshop: 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Dante Robere Vineyards, 1200 Wetmore Road, Livermore. Sip wines from Dante Robere Vineyards while learning how to style charcuterie with a take-home wooden board. $95. danterobere.com/event/taste-wander
St. Bernardus Christmas Ale Release: 5-10 p.m. Dec. 5, Tiger’s Taproom and Bottle Shop, 308 Jackson St. #4, Oakland. Sample this legendary Belgian beer that’s released once a year, available on draft and in cans for one night only. Free. tigers-taproom.squarespace.com
Sashay, Spray and Sip: 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 6, Ashy Aromas, 367 South First St., San Jose. Make your own scent, sip “something cute” and watch a drag show at this one-of-a-kind event. $18 and up. eventbrite.com
Winter Wonderland: 4-8 p.m. Dec. 6, 1300 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Sip beer, wine or hot chocolate, build a snowman at a real snow playground, get a photo with Santa or make holiday cards while enjoying a silent disco and shopping from vendors at this free event. springline.com
Champagne Christmas: 7-10 p.m. Dec. 6, Dalé Vino, 51 Marina Blvd., Unit C, Pittsburg. Sip bubbly and listen to the soulful Project 4 Band at this event timed for just after the Pittsburg Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony. Free, but paid table reservations encouraged. eventbrite.com
Kepler’s Holiday Party: 2-5 p.m. Dec. 7, Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real #100, Menlo Park. Enjoy a cocktail, cookies and 10% of all purchases at this bookstore holiday party. Free. eventbrite.com.
Merry Martini Mixer: 5-7 p.m. Dec. 10, AC Hotel Sunnyvale Moffett Park, 1235 Bordeaux Drive, Sunnyvale. Try three exclusive festive gin cocktails at this holiday tasting event with a live DJ and bites. Free. eventbrite.com.
Jack London Holiday Bar Crawl: 6-10 p.m. Dec. 11, 333 Broadway, Oakland. Complete a digital scavenger hunt, visit bars and restaurants with exclusive discounts and enjoy festive decor at this walkable event. Free with RSVP. visitoakland.com
Sips of the Season: 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 11, Total Wine and More — Almaden Ranch, 5140 Cherry Ave., Suite 30, San Jose. Sample a variety of wines curated to enhance your holiday celebrations. $20. totalwine.com
Free Paint and Sip: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 12, Oakland United Beerworks, 262 Second St., Oakland. Enjoy a rare free paint and sip night at Oakland United Beerworks. eventbrite.com
Devil’s Canyon Holiday Breadmaking Class: 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 12, 935 Washington St., San Carlos. Learn how to bake with spent grain and sip seasonal beer at this festive event. $50 and up. grainbakers.com.
Holiday vineyard jazz: 1-4 p.m. Dec. 13, 875 Roberts Road, Ben Lomond. Relax at a holiday open house and wine sale, plus taste five current wines while listening to the Steve Abrams Trio. eventbrite.com.
Winter Wine Stroll: 4-7 p.m. Dec. 13, 1266 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. Taste French, Italian, Spanish and local wines, plus cider, local baked goods and cheeses from around the world to benefit the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. $29 and up. staffoflifemarket.com
Spirit and Sweater Stroll: 5-8 p.m. Dec. 13, 603 Main St., Pleasanton. Throw on a festive holiday sweater and get ready to drink at this event featuring 15 cocktail samples on offer throughout downtown Pleasanton. From $44. pleasantondowntown.net
’90s Day Party: Noon-5 p.m. Dec. 14, Birdhaus Beer Garden, 3821 Smith St., Union City. Don your ’90s gear and get ready for an afternoon featuring a raffle, craft cider, beer and kombucha, and Filipino fusion food. Free. eventbrite.com
Waltz into the Season: 3:30-6 p.m., Dec. 14, 290 Barber Court, Milpitas. Savor the release of new wine, Duncan Peak Vineyards’ 2024 Otia Chardonnay “Ballerina,” plus a multi-course meal from Chef Echo Zhou. From $192. eventbrite.com.
Sip and Sushi: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Sushi Confidential, 17340 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Enjoy an omakase meal with wine pairings from Sarah’s Vineyard in Gilroy. $95. eventbrite.com
Castro Wine Walk: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 18, 2166 Market St., San Francisco. With 15 participating businesses and many seasonal pours on offer, this festive, seasonal event is advertising pinot, people-watching and a souvenir wine tumbler. $40-$70. academy-sf.com/event-details/castro-wine-walk
Whiskey Tasting: 6-7 p.m. Dec. 18, Timber & Salt, 881 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. Sip and savor different types of whiskey at this event aimed at helping both beginners and connoisseurs expand their knowledge of whiskey and taste special spirits. $55. timberandsalt.com
Bark & Sip: 4-7 p.m. Dec. 19, 47 Hills Brewing Co., 137 S. Linden Ave., South San Francisco. Bring your pup, meet adoptable dogs and sip beer at this fundraiser for International Paw Angels. Free. eventbrite.com.
Champagne Cocktails Class: 5-6 p.m. Dec. 19, Quattro Restaurant and Bar, 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto. Learn how to make Champagne-based cocktails in time for the holidays, plus do some tasting and sample hors d’oeuvres. fourseasons.com.
Winter Market: 1-6 p.m. Dec. 20, Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch St., Alameda. Shop for holiday gifts from local vendors at this waterfront brewery, where you’ll find craft beer and welcoming vibes alongside handcrafted treats and artisan goods. factionbrewing.com
Euro Christmas Gala: 7 p.m. Dec. 20-1 a.m. Dec. 21, Alhambra Irish House, 831 Main St., Redwood City. Enjoy a dinner buffet with live music and dancing. $61. eventbrite.com
Ugly Sweater Dance Party: 6-9:30 p.m. Dec. 26, Rios-Lovell Estate Winery, 6500 Tesla Road, Livermore. Don an ugly holiday sweater and celebrate at this post-Christmas evening full of 2000s, hip-hop and R&B tunes. $31 and up. eventbrite.com
Capitola Village Sip and Stroll: 12-5 p.m. Feb. 21, 420 Capitola Ave., Capitola. Sip local beers and wines while shopping along the shops and boutiques of Capitola. $50. eventbrite.com