The Fillmore Jazz Festival is back this Independence Day weekend. Blending art & soul in one of SF’s hippest neighborhoods, it’s the largest free Jazz festival on the West Coast.

From sunup to sundown, visitors can groove to the sounds of live jazz music on 3 stages, browse the offerings of over 8 blocks of fine art and crafts and enjoy gourmet food & beverages. Asian to Cajun, paintings to pottery, old favorites and new directions, the Fillmore Jazz Festival is not to be missed.

Check out the schedule of entertainment.

WHEN: Saturday-Sunday, July 5th-6th. 10am-6pm.

WHERE: The 24th Annual Fillmore Jazz Festival
Fillmore St. (between Jackson & Eddy St.)

Celebrate Bastille Day in style at one of the city’s most charming French bistros.

Cote Sud is offering a traditional 4-course dinner for $39.

Jim Murdoch, a popular accordionist, will be playing French classics. The menu includes:

AN AMUSE BOUCHE

APPETIZER (choice of): Sonoma mix greens in simple vinaigrette; Soupe of the day; Beet and goat cheese Napoleon; Terrine of duck and foie gras; or Steamed mussels with white wine, shallots & cream.

ENTREE (choice of): Trio of fish with sauce bouillabaisse; Sauteed sea scallops; Boeuf Wellington; Braised chicken in red wine; or Vegetable feuillete.

DESSERT (choice of): Sorbets; Crème brulee; French bread pudding; or Chocolat guillotine.

WHEN: Monday, July 14th. 5:30pm-10pm.

WHERE: Cote Sud
4238 18th St. @ Diamond
(415) 255-6565

Spruce is now offering a 3-course prix fixe lunch for $30.

The seasonal harvest menu currently features braised spring onions, pancetta-wrapped day boat scallops, and pannacotta with market blueberries for dessert.

Lunch is $30, or $45 with wine pairing.

If you’re worried about getting too loaded before returning to the office, diners also have the option for a half wine pairing.

WHEN: Monday-Friday. 11:30pm-2:30pm.

WHERE: Spruce
3640 Sacramento St. @ Spruce
(415) 931-5100

Check out this playful addition to SF’s Richmond District.

The Buckshot Bar & Gameroom is a cozy neighborhood bar and restaurant that boasts sinfully yummy southern comfort food made from fresh, local ingredients. One of their most talked about menu options is the chicken fried bacon.

The Buckshot also offers a dartboard, pool table, photo booth, shuffleboard table, two skee ball machines, and a handful of newer and some very vintage videogames. Plus, DJ’s spin 7 days a week. And the kitchen stays open until 1am most nights.

Buckshot is now offering a fun variation on the early-bird menu. Enjoy one appetizer, one entree of your choice, and a rootbeer float for dessert for just $15.

WHEN: Wednesday-Monday. 6pm-9pm.

WHERE: Buckshot Bar & Gameroom
3848 Geary Blvd. @ 3rd.
(415) 831-8838