One, two, cha cha cha.
BOOGIE
Summer Soul Dance
What: Get gussied up (seriously, there’s a dress code) and put on your dancing shoes for a night of soul-charging music with both live acts and DJ sets spinning the best of the ’60s.
Why: Work, work, just a little bit of soul now.
When: Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa St., at Potrero Ave. Tickets online ($12) at eventbrite.com or at the door ($15).
FOLLOW
@CandySanFran
What: Exclusive access to the absolute latest and greatest in fashion, food, and fun from SF and beyond.
Why: Up-to-the-minute musings from yours truly.
When: Now.
Where: Twitter, silly.
SHOP
Love & Luxe Grand Opening Party
What: Valencia Street’s latest bauble shop, showcasing work from local and global artists alike, celebrates its debut with light snacks and sips, plus a pre-party discount (10 percent off storewide, noon-5 p.m.).
Why: Premiere adornments from California jewelers Heidi Nahser Fink and Stephen Dove.
When: Sat., 5-9 p.m.
Where: 1169 Valencia St., b/t 22nd & 23rd Sts. (415-648-7781).
Robindira Unsworth Opening Event
What: Cocktails, canapes, and exotic treasures come together for the opening of Robindira Unsworth’s flagship boutique, which houses exclusive styles from the local designer’s jewelry and fragrance collections.
Why: Ten percent of the proceeds goes to charity. Plus, Petaluma is closer than any Henri Bendel.
When: Sat., 5-8 p.m.
Where: 115 Petaluma Blvd. N., b/t Western Ave. & E. Washington St., Petaluma (707-773-3147). R.S.V.P. (required) to 212-421-6485 or robindira@d2publicity.com.
GRAZE
CUESA’s Summer Celebration
What: More than 60 of the area’s top chefs, wineries, spirits purveyors, brewers, and coffee roasters join culinary forces with sustainable farmers from across California. Live music, a photo booth, and raffle prizes sweeten the pot.
Why: A gathering of gastronomic geniuses is your efficiently delicious evening.
When: Sun., 6-9 p.m.
Where: 1 Ferry Building, at The Embarcadero (415-291-3276). Tickets ($95) online at eventbrite.com.
SIP
Half Off Wine Month
What: Get your drink on with half-price bottles from more than 1,000 labels at One Market Restaurant and newly opened Cupola Pizzeria (plus participating wine country locales).
Why: July was always your favorite month.
When: One Market Restaurant, Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5:30-9 p.m.; Sat., 5:30-9 p.m.; Cupola Pizzeria, daily, 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Where: One Market Restaurant, 1 Market St., at Steuart St. (415-777-5577); Cupola Pizzeria, Westfield San Francisco Centre, 845 Market St., b/t 4th & 5th Sts., ste. 400.
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