And at 5pm, local favorite Wonder Bread 5 will be hitting the outdoor stage, crooning everything from Bon Jovi to Michael Jackson. So don’t forget your dancing shoes (and some Advil for the day after). Admission is free.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 17th. 3pm – closing.

Music starts at 5pm.

WHERE: Royal Exchange

301 Sacramento St. @ Front

WHEN: Thursday, March 18th. 4pm – 6pm.

WHERE: The View Lounge in the Marriott Marquis Hotel

55 Fourth St. @ Mission

Come out and drink for a good cause this Thursday. Taverna Aventine is hosting a special evening to raise money for the earthquake victims of Chile. $10 will buy you a raffle ticket for great prizes, all-night happy hour drink prices, and the sweet beats of DJ Remedy (from 8pm – 2am). Proceeds from the night will benefit the Red Cross.

WHEN: This Thursday, March 18th. 5pm – 2am.

WHERE: Taverna Aventine
582 Washington St. @ Montgomery

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an Indian Twist.

Sakoon in Mountain View is hosting a fun Whiskey Tasting this Wednesday in their upstairs lounge. Guests can sample a variety of Whiskeys (including Jamesons and Bushmills), paired with green appetizers from Chef Sachin Chopra. All guests will receive a free “Shamrock Shot” upon arrival. Reserve your spot by calling the restaurant at (650) 965-2000 or email rsvp@sfcitydish.com. The kitchen will also be serving special dishes in the main dining room, including: Spicy lamb merguez with tandoori pepper sauce, frisee salad ($11); Irish lamb stew – whole lamb shank roasted with fresh herbs and beer, served over blue cheese potatoes ($20); and Spicy vegetarian/chicken meatballs tossed in chimichurri sace ($10).

WHEN: This Wednesday, March 17th. 6pm – 9pm.

WHERE: Sakoon Restaurant

357 Castro St. in Mountain View

Each month, Tres Agaves welcomes ambassadors from a tequila distillery to host a tasting during a very special sit down dinner. Guests get a five-course Jaliscan meal accompanied by premium Tequila samplings, unlimited margaritas, live entertainment by Ballet Folklorico Mexicano and a special take-home gift. This month’s prix fixe menu features: Seared day boat scallops with mash potatoes and a Mexican chile sauce; Chicken Estafado- a light stew with 4 types of chiles; and Slow roasted NY strip with fingerling potatoes & a tomato salsa. This month’s featured distillery is Tequilla Don Eduardo, which is one of the most award-winning Tequilas on the market. RSVP ASAP to ashley@tresagaves.com.

WHEN: Thursday, March 18th.

6:30pm – 9:30pm.

WHERE: Tres Agaves
130 Townsend St. @ 2nd

Nombe, San Francisco’s popular izakaya, is launching a monthly series of sake and food pairing events. This Thursday’s sake tasting will explore four selections of Namazake, the fresh, unpasteurized sake that comes out in the spring.

Chef Nicolaus Balla will feature a special menu to pair with the sakes: Grilled Bamboo shoots with lemon and garlic aioli; Local Halibut Suimono with pea leaves and tendrils, and black truffle; Asparagus Tempura with House-made Karasumi and egg; and Lamb Belly with roasted spring onions, dried strawberries and coriander. Gil Payne, Nombe’s sake sommelier, will be pairing these dishes with a selection of this year’s nama (unpasteurized) sakes. The dinner + sake pairings is $45 per person.

WHEN: Thursday, March 18th.

7pm – 11pm

WHERE: Nombe

2491 Mission St. @ 21st

If you like free booze (yes, FREE BOOZE), head to The Ambassador for Harlem shots and Harlem Red Bulls every Friday from 9-11pm.

After 11pm, you can purchase Harlem Red Bulls for the discounted price of $5. For those of you who haven’t yet heard of Harlem, it’s a brand new liquor that compares to Jagermeister.

WHEN: Every Friday. 9pm – 11pm.

WHERE: The Ambassador

673 Geary St. @ Leavenworth