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The EventGuide SATURDAY April 24, 2010 HeadlinersTrade ShowFestivals9:00 am- 4:00 pm | The Mission Village Market. The Mission Village Market is a weekly community gathering featuring local artists, regionally-grown produce, a swap meet, food,
The Mission Village Market. (Festival - Arts & Crafts Show). 415-643-3469 | 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 Arts10:00 am- 12:00 pm | Critic Alex Ross & Pianist Ethan Iverson. Popular New Yorker music critic and blogger Alex Ross joins with Ethan Iverson, pianist for the jazz combo The Bad Plus, for "Th
Herbst Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 415-392-2545 | 11:00 am- 6:00 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 | 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 am | Daily 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 | 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 | 12:00 pm- 5:00 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 | 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 pm | Daily 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 pm | Daily 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 pm | Daily 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 pm- 10:00 pm | Company C Presents Contemporary Ballet Spring Program. The world premiere of a new work by Artistic Director Charles Anderson highlights the closing program of Company C Contemporary
Spreckels Performing Art Center. (Performance - Ballet). 925-708-0752 | 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm | John Rybak. Come feel the uncanny, superlative sounds of John ("Harmonica Man") Rybak as he weaves his way through simultaneous foot tappin'
Coffee Adventures. (Arts - Concerts). 650-296-3031 | | 6:30 pm | Beach 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 | Tony 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 | | 8:00 pm | Martha Graham Dance Company.  Performing live. Ruth Finley Person Theater. (Performance - Dance). 707-546-3600 | | 8:00 pm | Pat Metheny.  Performing live. Zellerbach Auditorium. (Arts - Concerts). 510-642-9988 | | 8:00 pm | La Rondine.  Performed live. California Theatre. (Arts - Opera). 408-998-8497 | 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 pm | San Francisco Symphony.  San Francisco Symphony performs. San Francisco Symphony. (Arts - Concert - Classical/Symphony). 415-552-8000 | | 8:00 pm | Shopping! 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 pm | Dark Star Orchestra.  Performing live. The Grand Ballroom. (Arts - Concerts). 415-673-5716 | | 8:00 pm | Stand 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 | 8:00 pm- 9:45 pm | Theatresports Saturdays. One of the April / May 2010 Performances from BATS Improv. Theatresports makes for an engaging night of comedy theatre as a spor
Bayfront Theater at Fort Mason. (Performance - Improv). 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 pm | Alonzo 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 pm | La 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 | | 9:30 pm | Beach 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 | 10:00 pm- 1:00 am | Hayes Valley Follies Drag Show. Every Saturday night Marlena's features a great drag show. There is never any cover. Celebrating a birthday, bachelorette party,
Marlena's. (Performance - Singer / Impersonator). 415-864-6672 | 10:00 pm- 11:30 pm | Secret Improv Society. San Francisco's own Secret Improv Society presents live improvisation every Saturday night featuring veteran improvisers, plus w
The Shelton Theater. (Performance - Improv). 866-468-3399 | 10:00 pm- 2:00 am | Taconazo Popis
. Taconazo Popis, a new wave Ibero america mezcla infusing vintage sounds with new tech beats. It's a night of crazy cha-cha, retr
BollyHood Cafe. (Performance - Musical). 415-370-6203 |
SportsFor ChildrenBusinessCommunity9:00 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 | 10:00 am- 2:00 pm | Drum Clinic & Live Performance. Rich Redmond, hours before he kicks off with the Brooks and Dunn tour with Jason Aldean, will present a high-energy, inspiration
The Box SF. (Educational - Class). 415-934-6900 | | 10:30 am | Penquin 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 | 10:30 am- 12:00 pm | Family Shabbat Fun. Join other families with young children to enjoy songs, puppets, and stories. We'll do a fun family project, making a decorated
Jewish Gateways. (Community - Jewish). 510-559-8140 | 11:00 am- 1:00 pm | 'Foot!' Tour: Come Out to the Castro. The 'Foot!' comedian-led tour Come Out To The Castro is a trip through San Francisco's Gay Village from top to bottom, including
San Francisco Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-793-5378 | | 11:00 am | Swamp 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 | 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Haas-Lilienthal House Tour. Featured on A&E's America's Castles' series, the Haas-Lilienthal House, built in 1886, is a Queen Anne-style Victorian complete
San Francisco Architectural Heritage. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-441-3000 | | 1:00 pm | Flashback: From the Summer of Love to the Winter of Discontent. Flashback is a two hour walking tour of the Haight-Ashbury district and its hippie counter culture. Meeting location for this to
San Francisco Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-793-5378 | | 1:00 pm | Swamp 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 pm | Swamp 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 | | 3:30 pm | Penquin 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 | | | Volunteer at Children's Faire in Downtown San Jose. Volunteering with One Brick provides lots of fun opportunities to meet new people and give a little back to the community at the
Discovery Meadow. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 408-887-0823 | | | 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 |
Dining Specials6:00 am- 2:30 pm | Farmer's Market Brunch. Fresh, seasonal ingredients from the farmer's market are featured on weekends. Luce. (Dining - Brunch). 415-616-6566 | 8:00 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 | 8:00 am- 2:30 pm | California-French Brunch. Enjoy brunch in an elaborate ballroom, featuring croissant eggs Benedict, brioche French toast, a raw seafood bar, escargots, an
Grand Cafe. (Dining - Brunch). 415-292-0101 | 9:00 am- 3:00 pm | Bistro Brunch. Croissants, eggs Benedict, French toast and eggs cooked to order are offered on weekends. Bistro Vida. (Dining - Brunch). 650-462-1686 | 9:00 am- 2:30 pm | Upscale Brunch. A full menu and cocktails are offered for brunch on weekends. Il Fornaio. (Dining - Brunch). 415-986-0100 | 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Brunch at Pier 23. Pier 23 Cafe serves Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm, on the patio overlooking the Bay. Pier 23 Cafe. (Dining - Brunch). 415-362-5125 | 10:00 am- 2:00 pm | Beach Chalet Brunch. Fresh micro-brewery beer, full bar, a special brunch menu, a kids' menu are available on weekends, with a great view of the Paci
Beach Chalet. (Dining - Brunch). 415-386-8439 | 10:00 am- 2:00 pm | Mexican Weekend Brunch. A traditional Mexican brunch is served along with some of the restaurant's special creations. Colibri Mexican Bistro. (Dining - Brunch). 415-440-2737 | 10:00 am- 2:00 pm | Bloody Mary Brunch. A build your own Bloody Mary bar is available for $4, to accompany a special brunch menu offered on weekends. Home Restaurant and Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 415-503-0333 | 10:00 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 | 10:30 am- 2:30 pm | Patio Sports Brunch. Enjoy a game on our wide screen TV, or sit on our patio, for a special brunch featuring eggs Benedict, cinnamon raisin French to
Cafe Pescatore. (Dining - Brunch). 415-561-1111 | 10:30 am- 2:30 pm | Traditional French Brunch. Eggs benedict, caramelized French toast and croque monsieur are a few of the special items offered on weekends. Cassis. (Dining - Brunch). 415-440-4500 | 10:30 am- 3:00 pm | Italian American Brunch. Enjoy classic presentation and service with an assortment of Italian and American brunch favorites, along with the regular full
Fior d'Italia. (Dining - Brunch). 415-986-1886 | 10:30 am- 2:30 pm | Garibaldi's Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Garibaldi's. (Dining - Brunch). 415-563-8841 | 10:30 am- 2:30 pm | Large Plate Weekend Brunch. Known for its tapas and small plate selections, Andalu serves a special brunch on weekends. Andalu. (Dining - Brunch). 415-621-2211 | 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | French and Italian Weekend Brunch. French and Italian items are offered on Sundays. Absinthe Brasserie and Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 415-551-1590 | 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is available on weekends. Bar Tartine. (Dining - Brunch). 415-487-1600 | 11:00 am- 3:30 pm | Brunch on the Water. Enjoy brunch featuring turmeric-grilled snapper, poached eggs with crab Louis and Hollandaise sauce, and more, indoors or on the
Butterfly Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 415-864-8999 | 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | Bay View Brunch. A brunch of traditional and specialty items is served outdoors, where you can enjoy a beatuiful view of the San Francisco Bay Br
Epic Roasthouse. (Dining - Brunch). 415-369-9955 | 11:00 am- 1:30 pm | Weekend Brunch Buffet Cruise. Live music and complimentary Champagne are featured on each 2-hour brunch cruise. Hornblower Cruises. (Dining - Brunch Cruise). 415-788-8866 | 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | Weekend Italian Brunch. French toast, breakfast pizzas and made to order omelettes are added to the regular authentic Italian menu. Il Fornaio. (Dining - Brunch). 650-375-8000 | 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Valencia Street Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Luna Park. (Dining - Brunch). 415-553-8584 | 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Weekend Brunch at Waterbar. A seafood brunch menu is served each weekend, including - Make Your Own Mimosas -a bottle of prosecco & fresh orange juice. Waterbar. (Dining - Brunch). 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- 3:30 pm | Organic Egg Brunch. Curry Bloody Mary, all-organic eggs made to order, chaat, dosa and uttapam are offered on weekends. DOSA on Fillmore. (Dining - Brunch). 415-441-3672 | 11:30 am- 3:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. Curry Bloody Mary, all-organic eggs made to order, chaat, dosa and uttapam are offered on weekends. Dosa on Valencia. (Dining - Brunch). 415-642-3672 | 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Mimosa Brunch. $4 mimosas, a good assortment of traditional and home-created breakfast and lunch items. Astaria. (Dining - Brunch). 650-344-9444 | | 11:30 am | Quick Lunch. A soup and salad option is available for lunch. Charanga. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-282-1813 | 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- 5:00 pm | Traditional English Tea. Traditional English Tea is served every weekend in the Windsor Room, offering homemade scones and Devon cream, tea sandwiches, t
King George Hotel. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-781-5050 | | | Cocktail Brunch. A full menu and cocktails are offered. Groups welcome. IL Fornaio Corte Madera. (Dining - Brunch). 415-927-4400 |
Nightlife4:00 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 | 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Kaleo Cafe Luau Night. Luau nite: Live Hawaiian music, Hula, Hawaiian food and more. Kaleo Cafe. (Nightlife - Parties). 415-753-2460 | 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- 11:00 pm | Savvy Night Live (SNL). Savvy Cellar features a rotating line-up of wine, music and trivia. Live jazz music every third Saturday, alternating with wine
Savvy Cellar. (Nightlife - Live Music). 650-363-8737 | 9:00 pm- 1:00 am | Ricardo Scales and Company. Ricardo Scales performs with a five piece band and features guest vocalists as well. 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 | Seduction: Saturday Nights at the Cellar. DJs play Hip Hop and Dance at one of the city's hottest weekly parties. The Cellar. (Nightlife - Parties). 415-441-5678 | 10:00 pm- 2:00 am | 4th Saturday. Free guestlist before 11PM. Icon Ultra Lounge. (Nightlife - DJ). 415-407-8537 | | | Live Music at Mad Dog in the Fog. Mad Dog in the Fog features a great line-up of live music performances on Saturday nights, usually with no cover charge.. Mad Dog in the Fog. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-626-7279 | | | 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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