Wish Specs' a Happy 48th; Drink Cider in the Presidio

NORTH BEACH — Wish Specs' Twelve Adler Museum Cafe a happy birthday, as the dive bar is turning 48 this Sunday. Head in from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. to help celebrate. [EaterWire]

PRESIDIO — Cider Summit SF is this Saturday, April 23 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Presidio’s Civil War Parade Ground, featuring over 150 different ciders from around the world, plus food from the Whole Foods Market Truck, Slow Hand BBQ and more. Buy $40 tickets here, or pay $45 at the door. [EaterWire]

SOMA — Root Division, a non-profit visual arts organization, is hosting its annual Taste gala, with exhibitions from 13 emerging artists, live music, food from restaurants like Hillside Super Club, Dandelion Chocolate, Canela and more and drinks from Forgery, Cease & Desist and more. It’s happening on Thursday, April 21 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Root Division’s gallery; get more details and tickets here.

MID-MARKET — The Other Guys — John Thurmond, Nate Holden, and Stephen Thorlton — are three chefs who have worked at State Bird Provisions, Bar Tartine, Ubuntu, St. Vincent and more, and they’re popping up for happy hour at the bar at The Perennial today, April 19 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. They’re serving up dishes like sansho citrus chicken wings and other snacks at the bar. [EaterWire]