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WEDNESDAY
November 4, 2009
The Arts
| 9:00 am- 5:00 pm | Retablo: Behind the Altar - A Collection of Paul LeBaron Thiebaud. This special exhibition, which will include over 100 retablo paintings, opens October 22, 2009 with a reception from 6pm until 9… Colonial Arts. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-505-0680 |
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Chromatic Constructions: Contemporary Fiber Art by Dora Hsiung. The most basic element of fabric - colored wool yarn - becomes a bold and almost mathematical field of undulating and shifting s… Chinese Culture Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-986-1822 |
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Images of a Lost World: Pictures and Stories of Balkan Sephardic Life. Greece, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Macedonia, Turkey - most of us have little familiarity with the rich Jewish life that thrived in these… The Jewish Community High School of the Bay Library. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-567-3327 |
| 11:00 am- 6:00 pm | Moby Dick. An investigation of America and its realities through the lens of literature by means of artworks, artifacts, and historical doc… CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-551-9210 |
| 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 |
| 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Bellwether Inaugural Exhibition of Southern Exposure's New Building. The inaugural exhibition in our new home features newly commissioned work by Ant Farm, Renee Gertler, Liz Glynn, Jonn Herschend,… Southern Exposure. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-863-2141 |
| 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm | You Are Str(o/a)nger Than You Think You Are. Design Guild Gallery presents an exhibit of new works on paper from local artists Howard Chambers and Ah Young Kim. Opening rece… Design Guild Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-846-1541 |
| 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm | One Day: A Collective Narrative of Tehran. Featuring the work of eight artists living in Tehran, Iran, representing the current unpredictability of each day in Tehran and… Intersection for the Arts. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-626-2787 |
| 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 | Wicked.  Wicked, a Broadway favorite since its debut in 2003, tells the tale of the land of Oz before Dorothy arrives, giving you the beg… Orpheum Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 415-551-2000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Wicked. Wicked, a Broadway favorite since its debut in 2003, tells the tale of the land of Oz before Dorothy arrives, giving you the beg… Orpheum Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 415-551-2000 |
Community
| Call | Team Challenge - Crohn's and Colitis
. Train for the Inagural Las Vegas Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon on 12/6. You will run or walk a half marathon while helping raise cr… The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 415-345-2234 |
| 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… San Francisco Electric Tour Company. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-474-3130 |
| 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: Hobnobbing with Gobs of Snobs. The 'Foot!' tour Hobnobbing with Gobs of Snobs covers distinctive architecture, SF's richest people and Old Nouveau Riche, the… San Francisco Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-793-5378 |
| 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 | Japanese Tea Garden Walking Tour. This 45 minute walking tour explains the symbolisim and culture behind the beautiful ponds, bridges, sculptures and landscaping.… Japanese Tea Garden. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-752-4227 |
| 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 |
| 5:00 pm | Moby-Dick Small Talks: Kevin Killian. Small Talks connect the artistic practices and research concerns of CCA faculty with the themes of the exhibition and the novel… CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts. (Community - Lecture). 415-703-9500 |
| 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm | Social Security Benefits Demystified. A representative from the Social Security Administration will present a talk and slide show on Social Security benefits, includi… San Francisco Public Library Glen Park Branch. (Community - Seniors). 415-355-2858 |
| 7:00 pm | SF Screenwriters. The SF Screenwriters hold a discussion group covering various topics. Borders. (Community - Panel Discussion /Forum). 415-399-1633 |
| 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Hope for a Heated Planet with Robert K. Musil Ph.D. Rejecting cries of gloom and doom, Robert Musil shows how the fight against global warming can be won by the grassroots efforts… 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 |
| 11:30 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 |
| 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 |
Health & Fitness
| 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm | Heated, Healing Yoga. Fun, friendly and encouraging instructor, with a back-to-basics approach, I work with proper alignment, correct form, and exerci… LGBT Community Center. (Health & Fitness). 415-671-6097 |
For Children
| 10:00 am- 10:30 am | Ms. Kitty: Bangin', Twangin' & Shakin'. Kids can jump, dance, stomp and just about anything else they can think of along with Ms. Kitty's music. This program is for chi… Bay Area Discovery Museum. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 415-339-3900 |
| 11:00 am- 11:30 am | Ms. Kitty: Bangin', Twangin' & Shakin'. Kids can jump, dance, stomp and just about anything else they can think of along with Ms. Kitty's music. This program is for chi… Bay Area Discovery Museum. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 415-339-3900 |
Nightlife
| Call | 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 |
| Call | 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 |
| Call | 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 |
| 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- 8:30 pm | Dubonnet Invites San Francisco to Start the Night Right. Begin your evening with a Dubonnet aperitif. One guest will receive a dinner party courtesy of Dubonnet. Complimentary hors d'oe… Eastside West Restaurant & Raw Bar. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 415-885-4000 |
| 7:00 pm- 12:00 am | Sizzlin Salsa Wednesdays
. Latin Fuzion presents the best salsa lessons and dancing. Beginners: 7pm; Intermediate / Advanced: 8pm, and at 9pm DJ Good Sho p… Cafe Cocomo. (Nightlife - Dance). 415-824-6910 |
| 7:30 pm- 11:30 pm | Ben Marcato and the Mondo Combo. Ben Marcato and the Mondo Combo play jazz, swing and rhythm and blues. 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 |
Retail Events
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | High Fiber Under Five. This art sale features works by emerging as well as nationally and internationally known artists, and includes wall pieces, scul… San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles. (Retail - Retail Sale). 408-971-0323 |
Sports
| 7:00 pm | Sacramento Kings vs. Atlanta Hawks. NBA Basketball Game. Arco Arena. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 916-928-6900 |
| 7:30 pm | Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies. NBA Basketball Game. Oracle Arena. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 510-569-2121 |
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