San Francisco Cocktail Week Opening Gala

May 13

Honoring the thriving cocktail community of the San Francisco Bay Area, the second annual San Francisco Cocktail Week celebrates the culture and history of dining and drinking from May 13-19. Bars and restaurants throughout the city host daily events and festivities, ranging from dinner parties to literary lectures.

Cocktail Week kicks off with an Opening Gala at Harry Denton's Starlight Room, San Francisco's famous nightclub with a 360-degree view of the city. Returning to where he launched his career, honoree Tony Abou-Ganim -- creator of the legendary Cable Car cocktail -- will be tending bar and wowing the crowd with his renowned talents.

All guests will be greeted with a complimentary cable car or soiree (the "signature cocktail" of the festival) to start their evenings off right. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar.