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FRIDAY
April 23, 2010

Headliners

3:30 pmOakland Athletics vs. Cleveland Indians.
MLB Baseball Game. Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 510-568-5600
7:15 pmSan Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals.
MLB Baseball Game. AT&T Park. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 415-972-2000

Festivals

10:00 am-
4:00 pm		0-Viewpoint.
This spring, the Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco continues its Xian Rui (Fresh & Sharp) exhibition series with 0-Viewpoi… Chinese Culture Center. (Festival - Cultural). 415-986-1822

The Arts

11:00 am-
6:00 pm		Americana: 50 States, 50 Months, 50 Exhibitions.
Americana consists of 50 displays, one for each state, presented in alphabetical order and lasting approximately 30 days, that w… CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-551-9210
11:00 am-
6:00 pm		The Magnificent Seven.
Seven participating artists from around the world will participate in this three year exhibit which will include, among other ac… CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-551-9210
11:00 am-
5:45 pm		Focus on Artists: Selections from the Collection.
This exhibition focuses on SFMOMA's relationships with several modern masters whose works were influential in defining movements… San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-357-4000
11:00 am-
5:45 pm		Dispatches From The Archives.
The SFMOMA presents the museum's long 75 year history of innovative programming and exhibitions through items pulled from their… San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-357-4000
11:00 am-
5:45 pm		The Anniversary Show.
The Anniversary Show brings together over 400 works from the museum's 75 year history of collection, including paintings, drawin… San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-357-4000
11:00 am-
5:45 pm		Ewan Gibbs: San Francisco.
Ewan Gibbs created 18 drawings based on digital pictures taken while visiting San Francisco in the spring of 2008. These drawing… San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-357-4000
11:30 amDaily Tours at SFMOMA.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily.. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000
12:00 pm-
5:00 pm		Clement Meadmore: A Legacy.
With their stark power and smooth, black-painted surfaces, Meadmore's sculptures combined Minimalism's devotion to pure geometri… Sculpturesite Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-495-6400
12:30 pmDaily Tours at SFMOMA.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily.. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000
1:30 pmDaily Tours at SFMOMA.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily.. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000
2:30 pmDaily Tours at SFMOMA.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily.. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000
6:00 pm-
7:15 pm		Hallifax & Jeffrey Play English Music for Viols.
Start the weekend right with English chamber music. Barefoot Chamber Concerts presents Peter Hallifax and Julie Jeffrey, viols)… St. Mark's Episcopal Church. (Arts - Concerts). 510-220-1195
6:30 pmBeach Blanket Babylon.
Beach Blanket Babylon presents sketches, that include the use of spectaculary large hats and outrageous costumes, poking fun at… Club Fugazi. (Performance - Musical). 415-421-4222
7:00 pm-
11:00 pm		10th Annual Art Explosion Spring Open Studios.
Come see over 140 artists as they present their work in their natural habitat. Painters, sculptures, photographers, jewelers and… The Art Explosion. (Arts - Gallery Opening). 877-278-3975
7:00 pmTony N' Tina's Wedding.
Tony n' Tina's Wedding allows you to become a part of the show as the audiences witnesses and participates in the wedding ceremo… Castagnola. (Performance - Interactive Theater). 415-776-5015
7:00 pm-
11:00 pm		10th Annual Art Explosion Spring Open Studios.
See over 140 artists present their work in their natural habitat. Three floors of painters, sculptors, photographers, fashion de… The Art Explosion. (Arts - Gallery Opening). 877-ART-EXPL
7:00 pm-
10:00 pm		Mission Spring Open Studios.
More than 30 artists will open their studios to the public for the Annual Spring Open Studios weekend. Enjoy the preview tonight… WorkSpace Limited. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-424-1297
7:30 pm-
9:30 pm		Treasure Island.
Treasure Island is adapted from Robert Louis Stevenson's classic action-packed, swashbuckling yarn. In it, Jim Hawkins finds a m… Amador Theater. (Performance - Movies). 925-931-3444
8:00 pmArlo Guthrie.
Performing live. Zellerbach Auditorium. (Arts - Concerts). 510-642-9988
8:00 pmThe Harlem Quartet.
Performing live. Carriage House Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 408-961-5800
8:00 pm-
9:45 pm		Improvised Theatre from the Bay Area's Most Acclaimed Theatre.
For 20 years, BATS Improv has been the leader in the Bay Area's innovative improv theatre scene, presenting a series of complete… Bayfront Theater at Fort Mason. (Performance - Theater). 415-474-9835
8:00 pmSan Francisco Symphony.
San Francisco Symphony performs. San Francisco Symphony. (Arts - Concert - Classical/Symphony). 415-552-8000
8:00 pmShopping! The Musical.
Shopping! The Musical, winner of the Bay Area Critics Circle award, presents songs and sketches about the trials and tribulation… The Shelton Theater. (Performance - Musical). 415-882-9100
8:00 pmDark Star Orchestra.
Performing live. The Grand Ballroom. (Arts - Concerts). 415-673-5716
8:00 pm-
9:45 pm		Improvised Murder Mystery.
One of the April / May 2010 Performances from BATS Improv. The audience provides the details, relationships, weapons, locations.… Bayfront Theater at Fort Mason. (Performance - Theater). 415-474-6776
8:00 pm-
10:00 pm		Tell It Slant.
A new musical drama about the youthful love of poet Emily Dickinson, by Sharmon J. Hilfinger and composer Joan McMillen, portray… Southside Theater. (Performance - Musical). 415-433-1235
8:00 pmAlonzo King LINES Ballet with San Francisco Opera Adler Fellows.
This season features collaboration with SF Opera Adler Fellows, founded in 1977. Adler Fellowships are performance residencies f… Novellus Theater. (Arts - Opera). 415-863-3040
8:00 pmLa Semilla Caminante / The Traveling Seed: A Multimedia Performance Work.
Created by groundbreaking artist activists Celia Herrera Rodriguez, Cherrie Moraga, and Alleluia Panis, a journey where indigen… Intersection for the Arts. (Performance - Dance). 415-626-2787
8:00 pm-
10:00 pm		Springboard V.
4/23-24: Short plays and excerpts from local playwrights - Gaetana Caldwell-Smith, Nomy Lamm, Scott McMorrow, Nick Pappas and Sa… Meridian Gallery. (Performance - Theater). 415-262-0240
9:00 pmJapandroids.
Performing live. The Independent. (Arts - Concerts). 415-771-1420
10:00 pmBig City Improv.
Big City Improv's 10 cast members, voted 'Best of The Bay' for improv comedy in 2002, perform their unscripted and unedited come… The Shelton Theater. (Performance - Improv). 415-433-1226
10:00 pmStand Up Comedy.
The club features the best local comedy in San Francisco. Come see local up-and-coming comedians. Very intimate club. Bring your… Our Little Comedy Club. (Performance - Comedic). 415-820-3250

Sports

3:30 pmOakland Athletics vs. Cleveland Indians.
MLB Baseball Game. Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 510-568-5600
7:15 pmSan Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals.
MLB Baseball Game. AT&T Park. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 415-972-2000

Community

9:00 am-
4:15 pm		Waterfront Segway Guided Tour.
Guided Segway tours depart daily from San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and also from Sausalito. Sightsee at 8 miles per hour. 2… Segway Tours. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-474-3130
10:00 am-
4:00 pm		25th Annual Gamble Garden's Spring Tour: "Masterful Gardens over Twenty-Five Years".
Tour includes a tour of 6 private Palo Alto gardens, plant sale, silent auction, raffle, boutique, luncheon, garden experts, and… Elizabeth Gamble Garden. (Educational - Walking Tour). 650-329-1356
10:30 amPenquin Feedings.
Watch the members of the African Penguin colony being feed by the Academy marine biologists, who will also answer your questions. California Academy of Sciences. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-379-8000
12:15 pm-
1:15 pm		Lunchtime Tarot Group.
This come-when-you-can group is for Tarot enthusiasts or anyone who would like to learn to use the cards to inspire self-reflect… Tarot Insights. (Educational - Workshop). 650-532-0509
1:00 pmThe Whole Shebang!.
The Whole Shebang is a three hour comedy-filled walking tour, of Nob Hill, Chinatown and North Beach led by a professional comed… San Francisco Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-793-5378
1:00 pmSwamp Talk.
Learn about the creatures, including some of the Academy's most popular animals, such as the albino alligator and alligator snap… California Academy of Sciences. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-379-8000
3:00 pmSan Francisco in a Nutshell.
San Francisco in a Nutshell is a two hour walking tour that provides a complete history of the city, from its start as trading p… San Francisco Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-793-5378
3:30 pmPenquin Feedings.
Watch the members of the African Penguin colony being feed by the Academy marine biologists, who will also answer your questions. California Academy of Sciences. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-379-8000
 Children's Support League of the East Bay.
Tour five unique homes in Piedmont area, including a 1900s craftsman with a contemporary color palette, a Tudor mansion that has… Piedmont Community Hall. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 510-420-3081
 Date Night Couples Cooking Class.
Cook up romance with a steamy Date Night cooking class in Dacor's dreamy kitchen. Please bring a bottle of wine to share with th… Dacor Design and Culinary Center. (Educational - Class). 888-907-2665

Miscellaneous

8:30 pmMidnight Rollers Friday Night Skate.
One of San Francisco's hottest happenings, The Midnight Rollers is a group of inline and roller skaters that gathers every Frida… San Francisco Metro Area. (Miscellaneous). 415-752-1967
 Friday Night DJs.
A sterling line-up of DJs entertains the crowd at Mad Dog in the Fog every Friday Night.. Mad Dog in the Fog. (Miscellaneous). 415-626-7279

Dining Specials

9:00 am-
4:00 pm		O'Reilly's Celtic Brunch.
O'Reilly's, a North Beach premier Irish pub and restaurant, serves a Traditional Irish Brunch, with a delectable selection of di… O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 415-989-6222
11:00 am-
2:30 pm		Brunch.
Enjoy brunch and a beatiful view of San Francisco Bay any day of the week. Horizons Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 415-331-3232
11:00 am-
2:30 pm		Power Lunch.
2 courses plus dessert are available during the week at a fixed price. Luce. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-616-6566
11:30 am-
2:00 pm		Down the Line Lunch.
A 3-course prix fixe lunch menu is served each weekday. Waterbar. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-284-9922
11:30 am-
2:30 pm		Prix Fixe Brunch.
A special 2-course brunch is available every day of the week. Bushi-Tei. (Dining - Brunch). 415-440-4959
11:30 am-
3:00 pm		Business Luncheon.
A 3-course prix fixe lunch including non-alcoholic beverage is available for business meetings. Bella Trattoria Italiana. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-221-0305
11:30 amQuick Lunch.
A soup and salad option is available for lunch. Charanga. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-282-1813
11:30 am-
2:00 pm		Nawlins Express Lunch.
A special prix fixe 3-course lunch is available. Creola. (Dining - Dining Specials). 650-654-0882
11:30 am-
2:30 pm		Business Lunch.
A 3-course prix fixe lunch is available on weekdays. Grand Cafe. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-292-0101
11:30 am-
2:30 pm		Blue Plate Special.
Grilled panini, croque monsieur, soup, salad are options in the daily lunch special. Local Kitchen and Wine Merchant. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-777-4200
11:30 am-
2:00 pm		Business Lunch.
A prix fixe 3-course lunch including pasta and meat or fish is offered on weekdays, designed to be enjoyed in about an hour. Oak City Bar and Grill. (Dining - Dining Specials). 650-321-6882
11:30 amLunch Special.
Wireless internet access is available as you enjoy a 3-course prix fixe lunch with an optional glass of wine for an additional $… Puccini & Pinetti Italian Grill. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-392-5500
11:30 am-
2:30 pm		Affari Veloci Lunch.
Enjoy a quick, prix fixe lunch of 4 mini-courses served on one plate. Quattro. (Dining - Dining Specials). 650-470-2889
11:30 am-
2:30 pm		Gourmet Lunch.
Gourmet sandwiches, or a special 2-course prix fixe menu, are available for lunch. Home made beverages also available. Rumi. (Dining - Dining Specials). 650-593-8500
11:30 am-
4:00 pm		Prix-Fixe Lunch.
Chef Jen Biesty prepares 2 courses for a special lunch each day. Scala's Bistro. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-395-8555
11:30 am-
2:30 pm		Business Lunch.
A 3-course prix fixe lunch is offered on weekdays. Soluna Cafe & Lounge. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-621-2200
11:30 am-
2:00 pm		Business Luncheon.
A 5-course lunch is available for under $25 Wednesday through Friday. Groups welcome. Tommy Toy's Cuisine Chinoise. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-397-4888
11:30 am-
2:30 pm		Express Lunch.
A quick half-sandwich and soup lunch is available on weekdays. Urban Tavern. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-923-4400
12:00 pm-
3:00 pm		Italian Weekend Brunch.
Homemade pasta and focaccia are featured on the brunch menu. Farina Focaccia and Cucina Italiana. (Dining - Brunch). 415-565-0360
2:00 pm-
7:00 pm		O'Reilly's Happy Hour.
Celtic cheer gets cheerier with weekday Happy Hours at O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant. O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant. (Dining - Happy Hour). 415-989-6222
 Lunch Party.
A 3-course prix fixe lunch with soda included is available on weekdays. Sumi. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-626-7864
 Lunch Special.
Prix fixe 4-course lunches are available on weekdays. Villa Romana Ristorante. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-731-2280

Nightlife

3:30 pm-
7:00 pm		Happy Hour.
Happy Hour happens Monday to Friday 3:30 to 7:00 pm, with specials on house wines, well drinks, the signature cosmopolitans, and… The Cosmopolitan Cafe. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 415-543-4001
4:00 pm-
9:00 pm		Bottled Beer and Mixed Drink Specials.
Happy Hour specials on bottled beers and mixed drinks run from 4 - 9 pm daily. The Cellar. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 415-441-5678
5:00 pm-
6:30 pm		Solstice's Happy Hour.
Happy Hour every day from 5:00 to 6:30pm: menu and drink specials. Solstice Restaurant & Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 415-359-1222
5:00 pm-
8:00 pm		Happy Hour.
Each Happy Hour has a different weekly theme. Tasty Tuesdays - free fries; wet martini Wednesdays; thirsty Thursdays, and TGIF. Horizon Restaurant and Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 415-576-1919
6:00 pmBlast Off Party.
Welcome the weekend with a bang at the Friday night Blast Off Party at Bohemia.. Bohemia Bar & Bistro. (Nightlife - Parties). 415-474-6968
7:00 pm-
2:00 am		Supperdeluxe.
This night is Supperclub times two. This means more performances, many djs, extravagant food and an over the top party. Come to… Supperclub. (Nightlife - Parties). 415-348-0900
8:00 pm-
11:30 pm		Eric Kurtzrock Trio.
Listen to the sounds of Eric Kurtzrock's classic jazz piano trio featuring Gary Brown and world-renowned pianist, Peter Horvath.… Ana Mandara. (Nightlife - Jazz). 415-771-6800
8:00 pm-
12:00 am		Match Your Key Singles Dance .
Meet new friends at this fun party. Women get locks; men get keys. Match them up and possibly win a prize. Dance to your favorit… Claremont Resort & Spa. (Nightlife - Singles). 415-507-9962
9:00 pm-
1:00 am		Black Market Jazz Orchestra.
Black Market Jazz Orchestra perform hits from the 1940's. Top of the Mark. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-392-3434
10:00 pm-
2:00 am		DJs and Dancing.
DJs and dancing every night. The Cellar. (Nightlife - Dance). 415-441-5678
10:00 pm-
2:00 am		80s and Hip Hop.
80s music is played on the main floor, and Hip Hop is featured in the Red Room. The Cellar. (Nightlife - DJ). 415-441-5678
 Live Blues Performances at The Saloon.
This historic hotspot - one of San Francisco's best blues venues - is a huge supporter of the local music scene and features a n… The Saloon. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-986-7666
 Live Entertainment at Biscuits and Blues.
Live music most days, often 2 shows on weekend nights.. Biscuits and Blues. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-292-2583
 Live Latin Jazz.
850 is a sublime Latin oasis offering live Latin, Cuban and Afro-Caribbean music Thursday through Saturday. Cigar Bar and Grill. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-398-0850
 Live Entertainment at Eastside West.
Eastside West features DJs or Live Bands Thursday through Saturday night. Call for current music schedule. Eastside West Restaurant & Raw Bar. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-885-4000
 Live Bands At Pier 23.
Pier 23 Cafe offers live entertainment, with jazz, reggae, salsa and rock bands playing nightly. Pier 23 Cafe. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-362-5125
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