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The EventGuide SATURDAY May 15, 2010 HeadlinersFestivalsThe Arts11:00 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 | 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | Silicon Valley Open Studios: Art Bits and Pieces. Visit the studio to see new small art (4" x 6"), tiny miniatures, and bigger pieces. Columbus Group. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 888-330-6177 | | 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 | 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 | | 2:00 pm | Choo-Choo Soul.  Performing live. Ruth Finley Person Theater. (Arts - Concerts). 707-546-3600 | | 2:00 pm | Peter Pan.  Performed live. The ThreeSixty Theater at Ferry Park. (Performance - Musical). 415-831-2783 | | 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 | | 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 | | 7:00 pm | Berkeley Playhouse Presents: Oliver!. Music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, directed by Molly Aaronson-Gelb, music direction by Phil Gorman, choreography by Juliana Monin. Julia Morgan Center for the Arts. (Performance - Musical Comedy). 510-665-5565 | | 7:00 pm | We Still Be. An evening of storytelling about the Mission featuring Ariel Vargas, Veronica Majano, Norman Zelaya and special guests. DJ Danny
Galeria de la Raza. (Performance - Staged Reading). 415-826-8009 | | 7:30 pm | Peter Pan.  Performed live. The ThreeSixty Theater at Ferry Park. (Performance - Musical). 415-831-2783 | 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm | Viva la Musica! to Perform Beethoven's Mass in C. Viva la Musica! Choir and Orchestra, under the direction of Shulamit Hoffmann, will perform. Otis M. Carrington Hall. (Arts - Concerts). 650-281-9663 | | 8:00 pm | Lost Weekend.  Lost Weekend performs live. Freight & Salvage Coffee House. (Arts - Concerts). 510-548-1761 | 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 | 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 | Garrick Ohlsson.  Performing live. San Francisco Symphony. (Arts - Concerts). 415-552-8000 | | 8:00 pm | Kevin Hart.  Performing live. Paramount Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 510-465-6400 | 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Strings, Tuba and Mahler. The Livermore-Amador Symphony presents the final performance of its 47th season. Highlighting the evening is Mahler's "Symphony
Bankhead Theater. (Arts - Concerts). 925-373-6800 | | 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 | | 8:30 pm | Symphony Silicon Valley.  Symphony Silicon Valley performs live. California Theatre. (Arts - Concert - Classical/Symphony). 408-998-8497 | | 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 |
Retail Events11:00 am- 5:00 pm | Mighty Healthy Pop-Up. It's almost Summah Summah Sum-mah tiiime. Rid your closet of that depressing winter gear and get involved with Mighty Healthy's
Black-Scale. (Retail - Retail Event). 415-981-9691 |
SportsFor ChildrenCommunity9:00 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 | 10th Annual Relay For Life. Join teams from across San Jose as they raise money for the American Cancer Society, walk the track at Willow Glen High School,
Willow Glen High School. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 408-535-6330 | | 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 | 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 | 11:00 am- 1:00 pm | A Revolutionary Weight Management Workshop. Learn how using guided imagery, visualization, self-hypnosis and the latest nutrional research lead to permanent weight loss; in
Ideal Weight for Life!. (Educational - Workshop). 650-773-6440 | 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 | 6:00 pm- 11:59 pm | All Around the Town. This key Merola spring fund-raising event will highlight San Francisco icons and traditions particularly when it comes to unique
The Fairmont San Francisco. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 415-551-6299 | | | How to Choose the Best College for Your Student and Your Pocketbook. Parents of high school rising juniors and seniors are invited to a planning session on attending the best colleges without wipin
Almaden Community Center. (Educational - Fair). 408-268-1133 | | | Let's Get Real: Unlearning Racism Retreat Facilitated by Lee Mun Wah. In this retreat we will explore a variety of ways to have this dialogue on race and racism that will lead to a more intimate and
Quan Yin Training Center. (Educational - Workshop). 510-204-8840 | | | CPR: Infant, Child & Adult CPR. Learn CPR for adults, children (ages 1-12) and infants (under age 1). Students will learn how to recognize and respond to breath
Recess Urban Recreation. (Educational - Class). 415-701-7529 |
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 |
Nightlife12:00 am- 4:00 am | I Got the Power!. This thrilling 90s party feautures our best residential DJs. Give us your name and the name and date of the afterparty to be on
Supperclub. (Nightlife - Parties). 415-348-0900 | 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 | 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- 2:00 am | SUBmerge. SUBmerge is a monthly party committed to providing a unique experience for party goers. Azul Bar and Lounge. (Nightlife - Parties). 415-362-9750 | 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 | 9:00 pm- 2:00 am | '46th Floor' by Aykut Events. Please join us at this fantastic event. Complimentary Champagne between 9pm and 10pm. Hilton San Francisco Union Square. (Nightlife - Parties). 415-260-9920 | 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 | Sugar. Special program at the Icon Ultra Lounge. 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 | | | Silky House. Silky House is our monthly night of House Music and Hip Hop at Bambuddha that is sure to have you dancing all night. Come dance
Bambuddha. (Nightlife - DJ). 415-885-5088 |
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