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THURSDAY
November 12, 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- 7:30 pm | Fashion Design Junior Review. In the Bruce Galleries on the San Francisco campus. California College of the Arts. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-703-9515 |
| 10:00 am- 7:30 pm | Excerpts from Conceptual Fashion Design Exhibition and Fashion Design Junior Reviews. In the Bruce Galleries on the San Francisco campus. California College of the Arts. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-703-9515 |
| 11:00 am- 7:00 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- 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- 8:45 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- 8:45 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 |
| 11:30 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- 8:00 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 |
| 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 |
| 2:30 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 |
| 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 | Mills Repertory Dance Company Concert - Intersections. Mills' dancers will be premiering five new and re-worked pieces by five prominent choreographers: Sean Curran, Sonya Delwaide, M… Lisser Hall. (Performance - Dance). 510-430-2175 |
| 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 |
| 8:00 pm- 9:45 pm | Random Idiot Factor. The latest brainchild of Ham Pants Productions has deconstructed our society's inadequacies into interwoven comic vignettes that… Dark Room Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 415-401-7987 |
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | The World Premiere of The Afterlife of the Mind. A play about neuroscience, metaphysics and the search for the perfect mate, enjoy this hilarious and shocking world premiere by… Stage Werx. (Performance - Show Comedy). 510-865-6237 |
Business
| Call | Green Business Conference. Whether you're an experienced green business or just starting out join business leaders from Organic Valley, Birkenstock USA, ME… Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco. (Business - Conference). 202-872-5330 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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
| Call | Lunch Party. A 3-course prix fixe lunch with soda included is available on weekdays. Sumi. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-626-7864 |
| Call | Lunch Special. Prix fixe 4-course lunches are available on weekdays. Villa Romana Ristorante. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-731-2280 |
| 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 |
Festivals
| 5:00 pm | American Indian Heritage Month Celebration. Mayor Gavin Newsom, Friendship House Association of Native American Indians, KQED, Native American AIDS Project, and Native Amer… City Hall. (Festival - Cultural). 415-553-2116 |
Health & Fitness
| 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Lili's Health and Wellness Salon Party. Learn how to release impurities from your body and finally feed the body all the essential nutrients we're not getting in our re… Lili's Day Spa. (Health & Fitness). 415-332-8700 |
For Children
| Call | Treasure Hunt. This treasure hunt is designed for 2 - 3 year old and their caregivers. Activites include treasure hunting, singing and story re… Bay Area Discovery Museum. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 415-339-3900 |
| 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 | 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. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 415-379-8000 |
| 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 |
| 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm | How To Make A Musical Greeting Card. Children ages 7 and up learn about computer chip science while making a musical greeting card. Classes are 45 minutes; call to r… Intel Museum. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 408-765-0503 |
| 3:30 pm | Henna for Teens. Charitie Bolling will provide instruction on how to design and apply henna tattos. You must be between the ages of 12-18 and wil… San Francisco Public Library Glen Park Branch. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 415-355-2858 |
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 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 |
| Call | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Retail Events
| 10:00 pm | Shayna Steele - CD Release
. Come celebrate the zenith of Shayna's journey thus far with an evening of wonderful soulful music by an extremely talented songs… Yoshi's. (Retail - Book, CD Signing). 415-655-5600 |
Sports
| 5:20 pm | San Francisco 49ers vs. Chicago Bears. NFL Football Game. Candlestick Park. (Sports - Pro Football). 415-421-TIXS |
| 7:30 pm | San Jose Sharks vs. Dallas Stars. NHL Hockey Game. HP Pavilion at San Jose. (Sports - Hockey). 408-287-9200 |
| 7:30 pm | Fight Night At The Tank. Presented live. HP Pavilion at San Jose. (Sports - Boxing). 408-287-9200 |
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