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“Keys to the Kitchen” A Chef Takeover Series (SF)

Guests are invited to step behind the line and experience the artistry of some of the Bay Area’s most distinguished chefs with Keys to the Kitchen, a rotating chef takeover series presented by The Restaurant at North Block. Born to reflect the culinary creativity of the region, the series celebrates and highlights the art of the tasting menu using seasonal ingredients, globally inspired flavors, and innovative creativity.

Each installment invites a guest chef to craft a distinctive, ingredient-driven tasting menu, offering an intimate look at their signature style and perspective. From refined multi-course dinners to dynamic collaborations, this is an invitation to unlock extraordinary dining experiences.

The Restaurant at North Block @ Azalina’s | June 26

Chef Phillip brings the Mosaic Hotel Collection perspective into Azalina’s kitchen, exploring the intersection of place and palate, blending globally inspired techniques with the deeply rooted, expressive flavors of Malaysian cuisine. Each course will be a study in balance and contrast, offering a dynamic and immersive dining experience shaped by two distinct culinary voices. $108/person, reservations via Resy highly encouraged (see HERE)

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $108*
*Cancellation cut off is up to 3 days before event which is June 23rd.
Categories: Eating & Drinking, In Person
Venue: Azalina's
Address: 499 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Friday, June 26, 2026

8:00 am   “Bay Bridge Creative” Waterfront Craft Fair at SF’s China Basin Park (June 26-28)  FREE
9:00 am   200 Weddings Today! Huge LGBTQ+ Pride Marriage Celebration at SF City Hall (2025)  $111
9:00 am   Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)  FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
10:00 am   Santa Clara Coin Show (2026)  $5*
*$5 adults, kids under 16 free
10:00 am   SF’s Newest Mural Honoring Birthright Citizenship: Community Celebration (Chinatown)  FREE
11:00 am   San Francisco’s Annual Trans March + Festival 2026  FREE
11:00 am   Protospiel 2026 Redwood City: New Board Game Testing (June 26-28)  FREE*
*Registration on Luma still required.
11:00 am   “Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)  FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
12:00 pm   Celebration of Nations: Global Soccer Watch Party (SF)  $22*
*Drink Tickets
12:00 pm   ScentFest SF: The 1st West Coast Consumer Fragrance Fest (June 26-28)  $49*
*Single-day General Admission
12:00 pm   “Circus Bella’s AH HA!” World Premiere at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (June 26-27)  
3:00 pm   San Jose’s 2026 FoodieLand Night Market (June 26-28)  $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free
3:00 pm   MoonPay X Games Sacramento (2026)  $19
4:00 pm   Bluesadelix Special Matinee Performance (Pacifica)  FREE
5:00 pm   “Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)  FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
5:00 pm   $1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)  FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pm   SF Pride Heart of the City: A Summer Art Show, Makers Market & Pride Celebration (2026)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP
5:00 pm   “Drag Me Downtown” SF Pride Pop-Up Drag Show Series (2026)  FREE*
*RSVP
6:00 pm   San Francisco Critical Mass (Last Friday of the Month)  FREE
6:00 pm   Knots & Cozy Vibes: Macramé Night (Oakland)  $45*
*$45 per ticket, bring a friend & you both get $5 off!
6:00 pm   20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)  FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
6:00 pm   Free Book Talk: “Alan Opts Out” (Corte Madera)  FREE
6:30 pm   Hannah Mayer Trio: East Bay Jazz Concert (Oakland)  $20
7:00 pm   After Hours: Queering Local Histories (Mill Valley)  FREE*
*Free and all welcome
7:00 pm   “Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)  FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pm   Free Bookshop Comedy: Pride Edition Fundraiser (SF)  FREE
7:00 pm   2026 Free Summer Concerts Kick Off (Pacific Commons)  FREE
7:00 pm   “HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm   “Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club  FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
7:00 pm   Fantasia 1940 on 35mm + Live Organ Concert (Paramount Theatre Oakland)  $10*
*All ages require a ticket; no children under 2 years. General Admission, first come, first served. No outside food or drink allowed. No cameras or recording allowed.
7:00 pm   SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:00 pm   Free Monthly Maker Social: Demos + Talks (Oakland)  FREE
7:30 pm   Takes All Kinds: Dan Hoyle’s New Journalistic Theater Show (SF)  $25
7:30 pm   Stanford Jazz Fest: 6 Weeks of World-Class Live Music (2026)  $25*
*Promo code FUNCHEAP25 will get you the discounted price at checkout. Discount applies to select performances. Excludes Branford Marsalis Quartet and Indian Jazz programs.
7:30 pm   Disney’s Lion King Jr.: Family Musical + Free Lap Pass for Kids (San Jose)  $30
8:00 pm   $5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show  $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
8:00 pm   AI vs Human Comedy Roast Battle: Dancing Robots + Celebrity Judges (SF)  $10*
*Half Price tix for SF Fun Cheap
8:00 pm   BYOB Comedy Night: Twin Cities Stand-Up + Bonus Show (SF)  $17.85*
*BYOB event, no additional costs. Also, ticket is valid for the twin show in Lisbon
8:00 pm   Atsuko Okatsuka Live Comedy Night (Rohnert Park)  $49.95*
*Must be 21+ to attend
8:00 pm   Underscores  $39.44
8:00 pm   “The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
9:00 pm   Queer Femme Pride Rave: Reggaeton, Hyperperreo + Drag (SF)  $10*
*RA for tickets
9:00 pm   $5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)  $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:30 pm   Stand-Up Comedy Show: “The Midnight Mic” (Belmont)  FREE*
*Free Show!
9:30 pm   SF’s “Undead” Free Monthly Goth Party (Every 4th Friday)  FREE
10:00 pm   “Hella Pride” SF Pride Kickoff Party (2026)  $17.85
10:15 pm   $5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)  $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
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