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The EventGuide SUNDAY December 13, 2009 The Arts9:00 am- 3:00 pm | The Golden Gate Express: Garden Railway Exhibit. It's a celebration of the city of San Francisco as a model train, cable car and more wind their way through a lush landscape of
Conservatory of Flowers. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-831-2090 | 11:00 am- 5:45 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- 5:45 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- 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 | 12:00 pm- 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 | | 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 | | 1:00 pm | Cirque Du Soleil - Ovo.  Presented live. Under the Grand Chapiteau. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 415-972-2000 | | 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 | 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 | | 2:00 pm | Aurelia's Oratorio.  Presented live. Berkeley Repertory Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 510-647-2949 | | 2:00 pm | Nutcracker.  Performed live. War Memorial Opera House. (Performance - Ballet). 415-864-3330 | | 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 | | 2:00 pm | The Nutcracker. City Ballet School presents a troup of young dancers, many of whom are preparing for careers in dance, performing this delightfu
Cowell Theater. (Performance - Ballet). 415-345-7575 | | 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 | | 3:00 pm | Mark Morris Dance Group.  Performing live. Zellerbach Auditorium. (Performance - Dance). 510-642-9988 | 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm | Valley Concert Chorale Holiday Concert. This year's concert titled "Harmonious Holiday" features Saint-Saens' Oratorio de Noel (Christmas Oratorio), Stephen Paulus' Chr
Trinity Lutheran Church. (Arts - Concerts). 925-866-4003 | | 3:00 pm | The 39 Steps.  Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps is the story of a normal man with a boring life who meets a beautiful woman who claims to be a s
Curran Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 415-551-2000 | | 3:30 pm | Bella Fleck and the Flecktones.  Performing live. Orpheum Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 415-551-2000 | 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Let Us Break Bread Together: A Target Holiday Celebration.  Michael Morgan, music director and conductor of Oakland East Bay Symphony presents the holiday choral extravaganza, sponsored by
Paramount Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 510-444-0802 | 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm | SF Choral Artists: Old Chestnuts, New Fire. Celebrate with this renowned chamber ensemble in a program of favorites requested by singers and audience. Music of Britten, By
St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Arts - Concerts). 415-979-5779 | 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Madame Jo Trio. Legendary pianist singer Madame Jo and her trio return to Martuni's piano bar for a flavor show of American, Cuban and French so
Martuni's. (Arts - Concerts). 415-241-0205 | | 5:00 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 | | 5:00 pm | Cirque Du Soleil - Ovo.  Presented live. Under the Grand Chapiteau. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 415-972-2000 | 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Mission Dolores Basilica Choir's 18th Candlelight Christmas Concert. This stirring and inspiring experience is the perfect way to usher the Christmas season with loved ones. The beautiful acoustics
Mission Dolores Basilica. (Arts - Concerts). 415-621-8203 | | 7:00 pm | Aurelia's Oratorio.  Presented live. Berkeley Repertory Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 510-647-2949 | | 7:00 pm | Nutcracker.  Performed live. War Memorial Opera House. (Performance - Ballet). 415-864-3330 | 7:00 pm- 9:00 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 | | 7:00 pm | The Nutcracker. City Ballet School presents a troup of young dancers, many of whom are preparing for careers in dance, performing this delightfu
Cowell Theater. (Performance - Ballet). 415-345-7575 | | 7:30 pm | Lady Gaga.  Performing live. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. (Arts - Concerts). 415-503-2123 | | 8:00 pm | Aventura.  Performing live. HP Pavilion at San Jose. (Arts - Concerts). 408-287-9200 | 8:00 pm- 9:30 pm | Pergoleto. Artistic Director Danica Sena together with special guest performers direct from Spain, Mapi Blasco and Lourdes Sanchez de la Ru
Mission Dance Theater. (Performance - Dance). 415-235-7595 |
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- 2:00 pm | Do-It-Yourself Seminar: Paint Like a Pro. Paint can change the look of a room. But how can pros do it faster and better? Learn their tips and tricks. You'll be amazed at
DIY Academy. (Educational - Workshop). 408-287-1422 | 9:00 am- 3:00 pm | Holiday Curbside Donation Drive. Bring your donations of warm clothing, brand new toys, dried and canned foods on the week before Thanksgiving and the week befor
St. Anthony Foundation. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 415-592-2700 | 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 | 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Community Celebration of Light: Making Hanukah Meaningful. A fun, free day of activities for the whole family, featuring puppets, music, songs, stories, arts and crafts, a Menorah lightin
Jewish Community Center of the East Bay. (Community - Jewish). 510-848-0237 | | 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- 4:00 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 | | 11:00 am | 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 | 12:30 pm- 2:30 pm | Pacific Heights Walking Tour. A 2-hour tour of eastern Pacific Heights covering examples of San Francisco's diverse architecture as well as stories of earthqu
San Francisco Architectural Heritage. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-441-3000 | | 1:00 pm | Flashback: From the Summer of Love to the Winter of Discontent. Flashback is a two hour walking tour of the Haight-Ashbury district and its hippie counter culture. Meeting location for this to
San Francisco Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-793-5378 | | 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 | 2:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Savy Cellar Classes and Special Tastings. Savvy Cellar is a wine bar where all of the bottles for sale are 90 points or higher and below $39.00. Come join us for a glass
Savvy Cellar. (Educational - Walking Tour). 650-363-8737 | | 3:00 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 | 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Christmas with the Macrina Community. Join us at Macrina where we welcome interfaith couples, atheists, families and gays to explore their spirituality together. We a
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. (Community - Religious). 415-454-5260 |
Dining Specials| Call | Seafood Brunch. Unlimited mimosas are available for $9 on Sundays. Cafe Maritime. (Dining - Brunch). 415-885-2530 | | Call | Sunday Brunch. A build your own Bloody Mary bar, custom made scrambles and Benedicts are featured on Sundays. Coda. (Dining - Brunch). 415-551-2632 | | Call | Sunday Brunch. Enjoy a family friendly brunch on Sundays. E & O Trading Company. (Dining - Brunch). 415-925-0303 | | Call | Sunday Brunch. Enjoy a family friendly brunch on Sundays. E&O Trading Company. (Dining - Brunch). 415-693-0303 | | Call | Creole Brunch. Enjoy brunch on the patio. Eureka Restaurant and Lounge. (Dining - Brunch). 415-431-6000 | | Call | Sunday Brunch. Waffle and omelette stations, eggs Benedict, breakfast meats, smoked salmon, smoothies and assortment of fresh fruit and special
The Laurel Court. (Dining - Brunch). 415-772-5260 | | Call | Weekend Brunch. A full menu and cocktails are offered. Groups welcome. IL Fornaio Corte Madera. (Dining - Brunch). 415-927-4400 | | Call | Sunday Brunch. An a la carte brunch is available on Sundays. Joey & Eddie's. (Dining - Brunch). 415-989-7800 | | Call | Sunday Brunch Buffet. Make your own omelette bar, an a la carte entree, a selection of desserts, and a complimentary glass of Gloria Ferrer are offere
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. (Dining - Brunch). 415-773-6198 | 6:00 am- 2:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. Fresh, seasonal ingredients from the farmer's market are featured on weekends. Luce. (Dining - Brunch). 415-616-6566 | 8:00 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 | 8:00 am- 2:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. Enjoy brunch in an elaborate ballroom, featuring croissant eggs Benedict, brioche French toast, a raw seafood bar, escargots, an
Grand Cafe. (Dining - Brunch). 415-292-0101 | 9:00 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. Croissants, eggs Benedict, French toast and eggs cooked to order are offered on weekends. Bistro Vida. (Dining - Brunch). 650-462-1686 | 9:00 am- 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 | 9:00 am- 2:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. A full menu and cocktails are offered for brunch on weekends. Il Fornaio. (Dining - Brunch). 415-986-0100 | 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Brunch at Pier 23. Pier 23 Cafe serves Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm, on the patio overlooking the Bay. Pier 23 Cafe. (Dining - Brunch). 415-362-5125 | 10:00 am- 2:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. Fresh micro-brewery beer, full bar, a special brunch menu, a kids' menu are available on weekends, with a great view of the Paci
Beach Chalet. (Dining - Brunch). 415-386-8439 | 10:00 am- 2:00 pm | Mexican Weekend Brunch. A traditional Mexican brunch is served along with some of the restaurant's special creations. Colibri Mexican Bistro. (Dining - Brunch). 415-440-2737 | 10:00 am- 2:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. A build your own Bloody Mary bar is available for $4, to accompany a special brunch menu offered on weekends. Home Restaurant and Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 415-503-0333 | 10:00 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 | 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Sunday Brunch. Home made pastries, ricotta pancakes, brick oven pizza and huevos rancheros are featured on Sundays. Local Kitchen and Wine Merchant. (Dining - Brunch). 415-777-4200 | 10:00 am- 2:30 pm | Sunday Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on Sundays. Magic Flute. (Dining - Brunch). 415-922-1225 | 10:00 am- 2:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. $4 mimosas, a good assortment of traditional and home-created breakfast and lunch items. Astaria. (Dining - Brunch). 650-344-9444 | 10:30 am- 2:30 pm | Sunday Brunch. Custom made eggs, breakfast meats, grits and breakfast pastries are offered every Sunday. 1300 on Fillmore. (Dining - Brunch). 415-771-7100 | 10:30 am- 2:00 pm | Sunday Brunch Buffet. Enjoy a lavish brunch with a spectacular view of the Bay. Bay223. (Dining - Brunch). 650-598-9000 | 10:30 am- 2:00 pm | Sunday Jazz Brunch Buffet. A prix fixe buffet is available on Sundays, accompanied by live jazz. Broadway Grill. (Dining - Brunch). 650-343-9333 | 10:30 am- 2:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. Enjoy a game on our wide screen TV, or sit on our patio, for a special brunch featuring eggs Benedict, cinnamon raisin French to
Cafe Pescatore. (Dining - Brunch). 415-561-1111 | 10:30 am- 2:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. Eggs benedict, caramelized French toast and croque monsieur are a few of the special items offered on weekends. Cassis. (Dining - Brunch). 415-440-4500 | 10:30 am- 2:30 pm | Sunday Brunch. Complimentary mimosas and bellinis are included in a special Sunday brunch menu. Cetrella Bistro & Cafe. (Dining - Brunch). 650-726-4090 | 10:30 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. Enjoy classic presentation and service with an assortment of Italian and American brunch favorites, along with the regular full
Fior d'Italia. (Dining - Brunch). 415-986-1886 | 10:30 am- 2:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Garibaldi's. (Dining - Brunch). 415-563-8841 | 10:30 am- 2:00 pm | Sunday Brunch. A complimentary glass of Champagne accompanies a special brunch menu prepared by Chef Jose Aviles. La Scene. (Dining - Brunch). 415-345-2318 | 10:30 am- 2:30 pm | Sunday Brunch. Enjoy an a la carte brunch outdoors or in the dining room. Madera. (Dining - Brunch). 650-561-1540 | 10:30 am- 2:30 pm | Large Plate Weekend Brunch. Known for its tapas and small plate selections, Andalu serves a special brunch on weekends. Andalu. (Dining - Brunch). 415-621-2211 | 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. French and Italian items are offered on Sundays. Absinthe Brasserie and Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 415-551-1590 | 11:00 am- 3:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. Enjoy brunch featuring turmeric-grilled snapper, poached eggs with crab Louis and Hollandaise sauce, and more, indoors or on the
Butterfly Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 415-864-8999 | 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. A brunch of traditional and specialty items is served outdoors, where you can enjoy a beatuiful view of the San Francisco Bay Br
Epic Roasthouse. (Dining - Brunch). 415-369-9955 | 11:00 am- 1:30 pm | Weekend Brunch Buffet Cruise. Live music and complimentary Champagne are featured on each 2-hour brunch cruise. Hornblower Cruises. (Dining - Brunch Cruise). 415-788-8866 | 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | Weekend Italian Brunch. French toast, breakfast pizzas and made to order omelettes are added to the regular authentic Italian menu. Il Fornaio. (Dining - Brunch). 650-375-8000 | 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | Sunday Brunch. Special brunch items are added to the regular lunch menu on Sundays. Insalata's. (Dining - Brunch). 415-457-7700 | 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Sunday Brunch. Special brunch items are offered in addition to the regular lunch menu. Left Bank Larkspur. (Dining - Brunch). 415-927-3331 | 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Sunday Brunch. Special brunch items are offered in addition to the regular lunch menu. Left Bank Menlo Park. (Dining - Brunch). 650-473-6543 | 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Luna Park. (Dining - Brunch). 415-553-8584 | 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Weekend Brunch at Waterbar. A seafood brunch menu is served each weekend, including - Make Your Own Mimosas -a bottle of prosecco & fresh orange juice. Waterbar. (Dining - Brunch). 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- 2:00 pm | Sunday Brunch. A 3-course prix fixe brunch, featuring a Campton Kiss or mimosa prepared tableside, will be offered in addition to the regular l
Campton Place Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 415-955-5555 | 11:30 am- 3:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. Curry Bloody Mary, all-organic eggs made to order, chaat, dosa and uttapam are offered on weekends. DOSA on Fillmore. (Dining - Brunch). 415-441-3672 | 11:30 am- 3:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. Curry Bloody Mary, all-organic eggs made to order, chaat, dosa and uttapam are offered on weekends. Dosa on Valencia. (Dining - Brunch). 415-642-3672 | 11:30 am- 3:00 pm | Sunday Brunch. Fresh seafood is featured in the a la carte brunch. McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 415-929-1730 | | 11:30 am | Quick Lunch. A soup and salad option is available for lunch. Charanga. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-282-1813 | 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Sunday Brunch. Unlimited mango bellinis and mimosas accompany an unusual brunch with selections from different Indian cuisines. Amber India. (Dining - Brunch). 415-777-0500 | 2:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Traditional English Tea. Traditional English Tea is served every weekend in the Windsor Room, offering homemade scones and Devon cream, tea sandwiches, t
King George Hotel. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-781-5050 | 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 |
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