May 20, 2011
FRIDAYHeadliners
| 3:30 pm | San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland Athletics.  MLB Baseball Game.AT&T Park. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 415-972-2000 |
Festivals
| 11:00 am- 7:00 pm | Introducing Asian Contemporary Arts Consortium. The Consortium has its launch at artMRKT San Francisco, do-it-yourself corporate conference swag. During fair hours, please join… Concourse Exhibition Center & Trade Show Facility. (Festival - Arts Festival / Fair). 415-551-9260 |
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 |
| 11:30 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 |
| 12:30 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 |
| 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Young at Art Award Ceremony with 49er Vernon Davis -- Opening Night. Showcasing students as visual artists, writers, filmmakers, musicians, dancers, actors and viewers in ways that are powerful and… de Young Museum. (Arts - Opening / Closing Reception). 415-695-2441 |
| 5:00 pm- 7:30 pm | Mark Fox & Justin Quinn - The Ghost and the Whale - Opening Reception. An art show by two mainly paper-based artists, centered on manipulation, transcriptions of texts, and the close examination of t… Cain Schulte Contemporary Art. (Arts - Opening / Closing Reception). 415-543-1550 |
| 6:00 pm | 'Love, Chaos and Couture' - All Dressed Up with Someplace to Go. Featuring an artistic collaboration with international fashion designer Luly Yang. An affectionate send-up of the world of high… Teatro ZinZanni's Spiegeltent. (Performance - Show Comedy). 415-438-2668 |
| 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 |
| 6:30 pm- 10:00 pm | The Cries of San Francisco - Opening Reception. A Project by Allison Smith in collaboration with Southern Exposure. Curated by Courtney Fink. Members only: 6:30-7:30pm. The exh… Southern Exposure. (Arts - Opening / Closing Reception). 415-863-2141 |
| 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 |
| 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm | An Evening with Robert Bly. Since the 1960s, Robert Bly has written poetry ... based in the natural world, the visionary, and the realm of the irrational. A… The Hillside Club. (Performance - Staged Reading). 510-967-4495 |
| 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm | Menlo Park Chorus Spring Concert: 'Classical to Broadway'. In the concert program, June will be "bustin' out all over" in a Rodgers and Hammerstein medley and blossoming into love in Brah… Trinity Episcopal Church. (Arts - Concerts). 408-314-7589 |
| 8:00 pm | Wayne Brady. Georgia comedian, singer, Emmy Award winning actor performs live.Uptown Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 707-259-0123 |
| 8:00 pm | Wanda Sykes. American writer, actress and standup comedian performs live.Ruth Finley Person Theater. (Performance - Comedic). 707-546-3600 |
| 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 | Oakland Ballet Company - Forwards. Join Oakland Ballet Company for an exciting season of artistic conversation with a world premier work by Artistic Director, Grah… Laney College Theater. (Performance - Ballet). 866-711-6037 |
| 8:00 pm | Blues in the Night. The American blues and jazz musical is presented live.Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts. (Performance - Musical). 925-943-SHOW |
| 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 | Devin The Dude. Houston hip hop artist performs live.330 Ritch Street Dance Club. (Arts - Concerts). 415-984-7133 |
| 8:00 pm | Michael McDonald - Comedian. American actor, writer, director and comedian appears live.Cobb's Comedy Club. (Performance - Comedic). 415-928-4320 |
| 9:00 pm- 2:00 am | Snap-a-Licious. Ginger Snap presents her monthly drag show. Each show has 5 different drag queens.Deco Lounge. (Performance - Singer / Impersonator). 415-630-3238 |
| 9:00 pm | Trampled by Turtles. Progressive bluegrass group from Duluth performs live.The Independent. (Arts - Concerts). 415-771-1420 |
| 10:00 pm | Big 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 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 |
| 10:15 pm | Michael McDonald - Comedian. American actor, writer, director and comedian appears live.Cobb's Comedy Club. (Performance - Comedic). 415-928-4320 |
Sports
| 2:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Friday Night Fight. Come out to our boxing gym and watch fantastic local talent compete for pride and glory at this USA Boxing sanctioned event.3rd Street Boxing Gym. (Sports - Boxing). 415-550-8269 |
| 3:30 pm | San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland Athletics. MLB Baseball Game.AT&T Park. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 415-972-2000 |
| 8:00 pm- 2:00 am | It's a Fur Party - Roller Disco Style. Come go for a roll in your fuzzy, furry fashions from the playa, presented by the Black Rock Roller Disco Burning Man theme camp… CELLspace. (Sports - Roller / Inline Skating). 415-648-7562 |
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 | Wicked Plants: Botanical Rogues and Assassins. Paralysis, strangulation, derangement, just a few plant misdeeds as chronicled by award-winning author Amy Stewart in her 2009 N… Conservatory of Flowers. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-831-2090 |
| 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 |
| 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 pm | The 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 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 | San 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 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 |
| 4:00 pm | Wicked Plants: Botanical Rogues and Assassins. Paralysis, strangulation, derangement, just a few plant misdeeds as chronicled by award-winning author Amy Stewart in her 2009 N… Conservatory of Flowers. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-831-2090 |
Miscellaneous
| 8:30 pm | Midnight 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 am | Quick 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 am | Lunch 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 Pizzeria and Restaurant. (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 pm | Blast 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- 10:00 pm | Below Zero Happy Hour. Back for another installment of the very best live chilled out tunes Below Zero presents 3 hours of mashed mellow grooves to hel… Bambuddha. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-885-5088 |
| 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- 10:00 pm | MidLife Singles Party. Meet new friends at this fun party. Admission includes our fun Mixer Game, with prizes, accompanied by appetizers, served at 7pm… Crowne Plaza San Jose. (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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