August 11, 2011
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Oakland Raiders vs. Arizona Cardinals.  NFL Pre-Season Football Game. Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. (Sports - Pro Football). 888-44-RAIDERS |
Festivals
| 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm | Danville Thursday Night Street Festival. 3 Live Bands, Bistro Dining in the Street with five local restaurants, 2 Wine & Beer Gardens and shopping in the street with loc… Oakland Metro. (Festivals). |
The Arts
| 11:00 am- 7:00 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- 7:00 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- 5:00 pm | Street Life | Yerba Buena. This exibit will unveil a road map for 10 years of improvements to the streets, alleys, parks and plazas of San Francisco's Yerb… San Francisco Planning & Urban Research Association (SPUR). (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-781-8726 |
| 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- 6:00 pm | 2xH20. 2xH20 - oil paintings by Sue Gonzalez and pastels and etchings by Nancy Stein are on exhibit. Gallery 1044. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-716-2068 |
| 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Jeff Charbonneau and Eliza French Circumspect. Los Angeles based collaborating photographers Jeff Charbonneau and Eliza French's summer exhibition, Circumspect. E6 Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-558-9975 |
| 12:00 pm- 7:00 pm | The Fragile Art of Existence. The Fragile Art of Existence, a series of stunning new figurative works by Sacramento-based artist Skinner. This will be Skinner… Shooting Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-931-8035 |
| 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- 6:00 pm | A Thin Line: Extinction, Survival, Transformation. Works by David Wojnarowicz, David King, Philip Zimmerman and Daniel Goldstein will be exhibited. Visual Aid Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-777-8242 |
| 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 |
| 6:00 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 |
| 6:15 pm | Maestro's Enchantment. Starring legendary chanteuse Joan Baez as Madame ZinZanni and Ukrainian illusionist Yevgeniy Voronin as The Maestro, experience… Teatro ZinZanni's Spiegeltent. (Performance - Musical). 415-438-2668 |
| 7:15 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 |
| 8:00 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 |
| 8:00 pm | Billy Elliot. The musical about a boy dealing with adversity is presented live. Orpheum Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 415-551-2000 |
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | The Nature Line. Deep beneath the roots and soil, past the wall at the edge of the world, Aya searches for her lost children. In this lonely and… Phoenix Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 415-989-0023 |
Sports
| Oakland Raiders vs. Arizona Cardinals. NFL Pre-Season Football Game. Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. (Sports - Pro Football). 888-44-RAIDERS |
For Children
| 9:00 am- 4:00 pm | Exploratorium Summer Camp. Geared to different ages, each camp has its own special, age-appropriate activities. Youth ages 5-14 can experience one-of-a-kin… Exploratorium. (Kids - Children's Activities). 415-561-0363 |
| 11:00 am | Children's Story Time at the Early Explorer's Cove. Children between the ages of 2 - 5 are invited ,along with their parents, to the the Early Explorers Cove to hear stories about… California Academy of Sciences. (Kids - Children's Activities). 415-379-8000 |
| 7:00 pm | Seussical, the Musical. The Cat in the Hat is as fresh and hip as ever. Weaving together some of Dr. Seuss's most beloved stories and characters in one… Berkeley Playhouse. (Kids Theater). 510-845-8542 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 1:30 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 |
| 6:00 pm | 4 Week Nightclub Salsa 'On1' Series. Learn Nightclub style Salsa "On 1" from Dance Champion Ava Apple & her dance partner Rodolfo Guzman. Known for their clear, "no… Symbolic Dance & Fitness. (Educational - Class). 415-681-8140 |
| 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Focus on Islam Lecture Series. Weekly lecture series on Islam. California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). (Community - Lecture). 415-575-6175 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 5:30 pm- 10:00 pm | Down the Line Dinner. A 3-course prix fixe dinner served Sunday through Thursday evenings. Waterbar. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-284-9922 |
| 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 |
| 7:30 pm- 11:00 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 |
| 7:30 pm- 11:30 pm | Stompy Jones. The sextet, Stompy Jones, performs jazz numbers. 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 | Compression -- Drum-n-Base, Hip Hop & Abstract Beats. Enjoy the latest in percussion rhythm and a state of the art sound and lighting system, pool tables. 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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