Mission Chinese Cookbook Launch Party; Live In the Vineyard This Weekend

MISSION — Mission Chinese is celebrating the release of its cookbook on Sunday, November 15 with not one but two parties. First up is brunch with Tartine bagels and Russ & Daughter’s noshes, followed by a preview dinner of the new Mission Chinese menu cooked by chef Danny Bowien himself. Grab your tickets here. [EaterWire]

NAPA — Live In the Vineyard is taking over Napa this weekend with tons of live music (Adam Lambert, Rob Thomas, Leona Lewis and more), wine (over 25 wineries) and food (nine chefs). Head here to see the lineup and win tickets. [EaterWire]

OAKLAND — Miss Ollie’s chef Sarah Kirnon is throwing a beer dinner with cicerone Sayre Piotrkowski on Tuesday, November 17 with some down-home Southern food paired with local brews. Get your tickets and more information here. [EaterWire]

PRESIDIO HEIGHTS — PBS cooking star and Italian chef Lidia Bastianich is in town promoting her new cookbook, "Lidia’s Mastering the Art of Italian Cuisine." She’ll be at the San Francisco Jewish Community Center chatting with Craig Stoll (Delfina, Locanda) about the secrets behind Italian food; get tickets to the talk here. [EaterWire]