Test your skills: Grab the gang and head to Sally Loo's in SLO for trivia and burgers on the second Thursday of every month! Plus, did I mention they serve hand-scooped milkshakes, too? (sallylooswholesomecafe.com) ... The Whale Rock Music Fest, featuring a mix of music, wine, beer, kombucha, yoga, and artistic expression, kicks off this Sept. 15 and 16 at Castoro Cellars in Templeton. Get your tickets and check out the vendors and music lineup at whalerockmusicfestival.com. Δ

Hayley Thomas Cain likes alligator jerky. She can be reached at [email protected].