Bridget Veltri

From Bastille Day celebrations to Mahjong classes and comedy shows, get out there and make the most of this season. Jump ahead to this week’s top events: Celebrate Bastille Day with French-inspired dining at Verjus. See acclaimed international and indie films at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. Experience Mosswood Meltdown in Oakland. Enjoy Hayes Valley Carnival. Have a good one. Unwind with Jazz Nights at Novela; Monday at 6:30pm.

Break up the journey with stops at fruit stands, a candy factory, a winery, a 24-hour arboretum, and plenty of places to refuel—yourself, not your car—whether the mountains are calling or you're headed back to the Bay Area. Bud’s Giant Burgers, Vallejo Ignore those golden arches and follow the red and white arrow to Bud’s. For more than 50 years, this spot has been filling bellies and blowing minds with their classic burgers. Their menu might be small, but their flavor is mighty. Nothing better.

Celebrate Pi Day with actual pie, hit a rooftop Holi party, level up your baking game in a sourdough starter class, crash a bridal-themed pub crawl, and catch a politically-charged drag show. Bonfires, bingo, women’s history by sea, and St. Patrick’s Day mischief? The madness can only mean it’s March. Jump ahead to this week's top events: Have a good one. Head out to the coast and claim a designated fire pit to build your own bonfire. All fires must be extinguished by 9:30pm; through Oct. 31st.