HOT TICKET: Week of July 17

Music at sunset
Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy some live music at the Sunset Music Series from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Friday night through September at Sarah’s Vinyard, 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy. Ages 21 and over. For schedule of events and more information call (408) 847-1947 or go to sarahs-vinyard.com.
Fun run and car show
The 14th Annual Garlic City Fun Run Car Show will zoom into downtown Gilroy from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 18. Enjoy food, beer and wine as you stroll downtown and check out the classic cars. Hosted by volunteers of the Gilroy Downtown Business Association. For more information, go to downtowngilroy.com.
Wine and chocolates tasting at Hiram
Visit Villa Mira Monte’s Regional Wine Tasting Room at the historic Hiram Morgan Hill House from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 18-19 for fine wine and spirited chocolates. Tasting fee
of $5 applies to bottles purchase. Just taste—or—bring a picnic snack, buy a bottle and enjoy the ambiance.
Giant night for Gilroy
Take the family to “Gilroy Night” at the San Jose Giants game starting at 6 p.m. July 18. Fill the stands, show your Gilroy pride and enjoy the fireworks. Tickets are $10 are available from 9 to noon at the Gilroy Foundation office, 60 Fourth St., or call Gina at (408) 843-8604 after noon.
Summer exhibit features Finnish artist
The artwork of Satu Viitanen, a native of Finland who works in a variety of art mediums, is currently on display through Aug. 1 at the bi-monthly art exhibition hosted by the offices of Dr. Jernell Escobar, 7880 Wren Ave. Suite D-142, Gilroy. For more information about Viitanen, go to www.satu-studio.com.
Summer book sale
The Friends of the Morgan Hill Library Summer Book Sale is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 27 at the library, 660 W. Main Ave., Morgan Hill. All books are $1 or less and children’s books are 10 cents each. From 2 to 3 p.m., fill a bag for $4-$5.