May 8, 2012
TUESDAYHeadliners
| 7:05 pm | Oakland Athletics vs. Toronto Blue Jays.  MLB Baseball Game. Overstock.com Coliseum. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 510-568-5600 |
The Arts
| 9:00 am- 6:30 pm | Bayete Ross Smith: Mirrors. Bayete Ross Smith's work explores perception and misperception, identity, and the blurry line between recreational and criminal… California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-575-6242 |
| 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 |
| 11:30 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 | Broadside Attractions | Vanquished Terrains. A group exhibition that features 12 pairs of visual artists and writers creating new collaborative work that takes inspiration f… Intersection for the Arts. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-626-2787 |
| 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm | 941Geary Presents: Loving the Exiled. 941Geary is pleased to present the new works of German artistic duo, Herakut, whose exhibition, Loving the Exiled. Herakut's ear… 941 Geary. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-931-2500 |
| 12:00 pm- 7:00 pm | The Future is NOW: Asian America On Its Own Terms. The Future is NOW explores the ways in which contemporary Asian American artists explore, engage, reflect and critique their rel… SomArts Cultural Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-829-9467 |
| 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 |
| 6:30 pm- 11:30 pm | Ricardo Scales. Jazz pianist Ricardo Scales plays popluar hits and soft jazz. Top of the Mark. (Performance - Cabaret). 415-392-3434 |
| 8:00 pm | Death Cab For Cutie. Death Cab for Cutie performs live. Fox Theater. (Arts - Concerts). 510-548-3010 |
| Gyongy Laky: Crossover. Gyongy Laky will present a series of work examining our complex relationship with nature. Sculptural pieces containing words, le… Cain Schulte Contemporary Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-543-1550 | |
| Intimate Science. Intimate Science, an exhibition and tour organized by the Miller Gallery at Carnegie Mellon University, explores the most recent… Southern Exposure. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-830-4121 | |
| Retrospective, David Maxim. Sandra Lee Gallery proudly presents Retrospective, a solo exhibition for David Maxim which will include past and recent works. Sandra Lee Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-291-8000 | |
| Colorful Expressions - Marconi Calindas at Mezzanine Gallery. Translating his art onto clothing using designs inspired by Guam and Northern Mariana Islands, his clothing line, Wear-A-Marconi… Triton Hotel San Francisco. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-394-0500 |
Sports
| 7:05 pm | Oakland Athletics vs. Toronto Blue Jays. MLB Baseball Game. Overstock.com Coliseum. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 510-568-5600 |
For Children
| 9:15 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 |
| 10:30 am- 11:30 am | Baby Rhymes & Playtime. For children ages birth to 3 years, presents fingerplay, music and stories geared towards toddlers. San Francisco Public Library Glen Park Branch. (Kids - Children's Activities). 415-355-2858 |
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- 6:00 pm | The Goethe-Institut Presents: Celebrating The 200-Year Anniversary of The Brothers Grimm In 2012. The world famous fairy tale collection by the Brothers Grimm was first published in 1812. This collection of fairy tales is - be… Goethe-Institut. (Community). 415-263 8760 |
| 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | The Goethe-Institut Presents: Marchenwelten / Fairy Tale Worlds. The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are presented in a multi-media exhibition as part of a modern present-day literary genre. Goethe-Institut. (Community). 415-263-8760 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 3:30 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 |
Health & Fitness
| 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm | Heated, Healing Yoga. Great yoga, inspiring and supportive teacher. Offering community classes and other studio classes, as well as private instructi… LGBT Community Center. (Health & Fitness). 415-671-6097 |
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- 2:30 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- 2:30 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 |
| 6:30 pm | Beach Chalet Jazz Jam. Enjoy some great Jazz at The Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant while enjoying a fantastic seaside dinner or communing with frien… Beach Chalet. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-386-8439 |
| 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 | Suspect Tuesdays. DJ Mei Lwun spinning Hip-Hop and Mash-Ups. Presented by Roberta. Icon Ultra Lounge. (Nightlife - DJ). 415-407-8537 |
| 10:00 pm- 2:00 am | Home Turf Presents Freestyle Dance Party 2.0. Home Turf Tuesdays - fresh beats, drink specials. Back by popular demand, we're bringing back the Freestyle Dance Party. Freesty… Skylark. (Nightlife - Dance). 415-572-1470 |
| 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 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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