We know, usually the only thing ‘green’ about your weekends is the color of your gills after a night or two of boozin’ it up. But change is good. Sometimes. In this case, at least for an hour or three. I mean, being green is the new black. Wait! We recently proselytized that afternoon drinking was the new black. Hmmm, a quandary. You choose. Anyhoo, scoot (don’t drive) on down here for an eco-conscious good time. Green is sexy. You may even get laid. And while you’re at it there’s some cool stuff and companies to check out, like 3Prong Power Plug In Hybrids, as well as some good veggie/organic snacks and non-veggie bevvies.

What: San Francisco Green Festival
Where: Concourse Exhibition Center (635 8th Street)

When: Fri-Sun 12p-6p
Cost: Free!

Saturday: Buraka Som Sistema Live @ Mezzanine

Who? What? Where? Well let me clue you in, fool. This is a hot, up and coming Portuguese band. And since we recently returned from Rio, we’re down. They have a groovin’ funky style that mixes some African-based riffs with more new age electronica. And how do they lay it down? A cool combo of euro pop dance hits and hip hop, bitch. Try it, you’ll like it.

What: Buraka Som Sistema Live
Where: Mezzanine (444 Jessie)
When: 9p
Cost: $16-20
Contact: (415) 625-8880

Sunday: Holiday Beerfest

This type of event just makes me adore the holiday season so much I almost weep. If this doesn’t get ya in the spirit, you’re emotionally void. OK, we shouldn’t over-hype this. But it is a) beer 2) at fort mason c) to ring in the holidays and catch a mini-buzz. I think that’s good enough. There’ll be about 125 holiday brews from about 100 breweries from the Bay Area and beyond, some munchies, Christmas carolers, a Dickensian town scape, and even a live Santa that you can lap-sit on and recite your xmas list! (OK, there’s beer and munchies. Prolly some tunes too but no other guarantees.)

What: Holiday Beerfest
Where: Fort Mason Herbst Pavilion(Buchanan St. & Marina Blvd)
When:1p-4p
Cost: $35

Sunday: Autumn Feast @ Toronado

Let them drink beer! Toronado is one of the best beer bars in all of SF. If you don’t agree you’re on crack. But this is weird. They are actually bringing in Melissa Claire of Melissa Claire’s Kitchen (I don’t know her either) to do a kinda fancy-shmancy seeming six course meal matched with a dozen or more beers. She’ll be serving up stuff like Salmon Three Ways (only 3? Slacker!), Spiced Sweet Potato Bisque, Boney Fingers Braised Boneless Beef RIbs (oohh, almost alliteration), and more. Give it a go, anything at Toronado is gonna be a hoot.

What: Autumn Feast at Toronado
Where: Toronado Bar (547 Haight St.)
When:11:30a-4p
Cost: $95
Contact: (415) 377-7007

Coming Up! Thursday November 19 Yoga, Wine, Chocolate & Cheese

Get
bent! In more ways than one, how the hell can you resist this? And no,
I already read your scheming little mind. You cannot skip the yoga
part, ya lazy bastard. This is a cool spot located above Local
restaurant, which we love. In addition to Owner Sarah and Yoga
coordinator Maya organizing an invigorating yoga session, they’ve
attracted a renowned sommelier
in developing a unique and exciting workshop. There’s live music to
help soothe you and help get you all flexible, then carefully selected
wines, artisan cheeses and chocolate from local purveyor Tcho.

Space for this event is even more limited than last week so act fast!

What: Yoga, Wine, Chocolate & Cheese
Where: Cocoon Urban Day Spa (330 1st St betw Folsom & Harrison)
When: 7p-9p
Cost: $95
Contact: (415) 777-0100

Friday: Artist Rex Ray Opening Exhibition & Reception

We love Rex Ray. He's super talented plus not all artsy-fartsy weird or stuck up. Just all-in-all a pretty cool seeming guy. Hey I'm not telling you to go on a camping trip with him for a week, we only met him briefly at a Rex Ray exhibition awhile ago. We even won one of his pieces (and I don't mean 'pieces' in a derogatory tone) in a waffle.

Anyhoo, he just has a great, unique and fun style that makes ya happy. And this guy is big-time! His art gets snapped up by big-name museums and collectors and he's been retained (is that the right word for this?) by other artists including David Bowie, Radiohead and that freak Björk for album covers and posters.

But not even VdV can say it (or spray it) as well as Sydney Payton, former director of Denver's MCA, describes Ray’s
work: "It exudes beauty with a subversive edge that stems from an
attitude grounded in alternative subculture. He was an early admirer of
punk and new wave music. Music holds a special place in his life…Drawing inspiration
from his acknowledged influences— organic and hard-edged abstraction,
pattern and textile design, and Op Art—Ray playfully combines these
formalist concepts, gracefully bridging the gap between fine and
applied art…"

Wow. We need to take lessons in art-speak!

What: Rex Ray Opening Exhibition
Where: Gallery 16 (501 3rd St)
When:  6p-9p
Contact: (415) 626-7495
Cost: Free admission but the art'll cost ya

Saturday: The Killers

Big weekend at Shoreline with these guys and the Blink 182 + Weezer  + Chester French show Sunday! The (gay? Just curious) boys from Vegas spew talent, and with their late 2008 release of Day & Age, their 4th album, they keep on keepin' on. With epic tracks like Mr. Brightside and Smile Like You Mean It to newer cuts from Day & Age including Human and Spaceman, they'll blow ya away. They'll kill ya. Plus they sound good live. Check out StubHub for tix.

What: The Killers
Where: Shoreline Ampitheatre, Mountain View
When: 7:30p
Contact: (415) 939-1943
Cost: $20+

Saturday – Sunday: Brews On The Bay

Chase down a couple Dramamine with your choice of over 40 top-notch brewskis from local establishments including 21st Amendment, Speakeasy, Thirsty Bear, Magnolia, Beach Chalet, Gordon Biersch and SF Brewing Company.

No worries you sea sick scalawags! The ship SS Jeremiah O'Brien is permanently docked at Pier 45, so if ya get a little queasy (of course not from your beer intake) or can't find your sea legs you can always hit dry land.

In addition to all that beer! there'll be some live music, dee-lish Ribs from Oola Restaurant  and more mayhem than you can shake a stick at. 

What: Brews On The Bay
Where: Jeremiah O'Brien Liberty Ship (Pier 45 at Taylor St)
When: Sat 12p-5p, Sun 1p-5p
Contact: (415) 939-1943
Cost: $40

Sunday: Opera in the Park

If you want a nice, civilized break from all that mayhem, take a break and head to Golden Gate Park for a little culture on Sunday. Frisbees will give way to falsettos, blankets will be accompanied by
baritones and moms with strollers will hobnob with maestros in Golden
Gate Park as San Francisco Chronicle Presents Opera in the Park.

Who's gonna be belting out the vocals? Stars like With fall season stars, including Sondra Radvanovsky, Brandon Jovanovich,  WAIT. Let's not waste our time pretending we all know who all thee people are. You have never heard of them and I have no patience to type. OK?

Suffice it to say these people have sick talent, Golden Gate Park is gorgeous, it's free! and what a nice way to spend a little time on Sunday. Opera soothes the soul, people. Give it a go! Yes, they will be selling booze there.

What: Opera in the Park
Where: Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park (near Kezar Drive)
When: 1:30p-5p
Contact: (415) 864-3330
Cost: Free!

Sunday: Blink 182 + Weezer + Chester French

We are so f'ing happy this trio (we're talkin' Blink, not the 3 bands above) got their shit together and got the group back together. Hope they're as good as they were back in the day. They haven't released an album since their Greatest Hits in '05 and those don't really count. But ya gotta love their raw sound, clever lyrics and overall spunk. And acquaint your bad self with Chester French, a hot new band led by a couple Harvard dudes. Don't hold that against them, they can Lay It Down, kittens. Plus Weezer is a fun live show as well so I think this show gets the VdV guarantee of a rockin' good time.

Check out StubHub for tix.

What: Blink 182 + Weezer + Chester French
Where: Shoreline Ampitheatre, Mountain View
When: 7:00p
Contact: 
Cost: $25+

Friday – Sunday: Outside Lands Music & Art Festival

The event of the weekend. With headliners like Pearl Jam (Friday), Dave Matthews Band (Saturday) and Tenacious D (Sunday) you'll…WAIT! What was that? Tenacious D?! Jack F'ing Black?! WTF, that's the best they could do to replace Beastie Boys?? Anyhoo, best wishes to Adam Yauch A.K.A. MCA on beating his cancer.

This year they do have a pretty decent line-up, including Incubus & Thievery Corporation on Friday, Black-Eyed Peas and Marz Volta on Saturday (we hope the Peas sound better live than last time we heard them), and M.I.A. and Modest Mouse on Sunday. Plus the weather is supposed to be good to boot!

What: Outside Lands Music & Art Festival
Where: Golden Gate Park
Cost:$89.50 single day, $225.50 3 day (VIP extra)

Friday – Sunday: Eat Real Fest

If you're in that East Bay mood, head on over to JLS for a 3-day extravaganza of street food, 40+ local brews, music, and local fruits and veggies. There'll also be chef demonstrations, dance performances and food competitions. It's free to roam around and pretty cheap to grab bites and beers. Plus all proceeds benefit People’s Grocery, La Cocina and Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

What: Eat Real Fest
Where: Jack London Square, Oakland
When: Fri 4p-9p; Sat 10a-9p; Sun 10a-5p
Cost: Free admission (food $1-5, Beer Shed $20)

Friday: Art for AIDS 2009

Great art. Great cause. Enjoy some tasty food and wine and whip out that wallet to bid on over 135 modern and contemporary art pieces, pitting yourself against nearly 500 other patrons of the arts. Sound exciting? 

And a bonus – In addition to benefiting UCSF AIDS Health Project, they're pouring FREE Ketel One Cosmos all night!

Auction starts at 6:45 sharp, so you'll have over an hour to mingle, sip (yeah right, sip!) some Cosmos and get your auction swerve on!

What: Art for AIDS
Where: Bonham & Butterfields Auction House – 220 San Bruno Ave (@15th)
When: 5:30p-9p
Contact: (415) 502-7276
Cost: $75

Saturday & Sunday: Summer Seafood BBQ @ Nettie's

Hey, Summer is winding down. Which means it'll soon start to get sunny in SF! Those crazy folks @ Nettie's will be grilling Oysters, Fish Tacos, even peaches (will they stop at nothing?!) right on the patio on Union Street. So get yer butt down there to mange on some tasty BBQ treats, drink a few bevvies and, as always on Union Street, dodge (or make fun of) some d-bags. Sounds like a party to us!

What: Summer Seafood BBQ @ Nettie's
Where: 2032 Union Street
When: 12p-5p
Contact: (415) 409-0300
Cost: Depends how much you eat!

We want to see all of you out and about this weekend. We're watching!

Friday – Sunday Sausalito Film Festival

Admit it, we can all use some more culture. And isn't it cool party conversation to drop that you just saw a screening of a hot new short or documentary? Well, here's your chance, so head on over to sunny…OK beautiful at least…Cavallo Point at the foot of the GG Bridge this weekend for some. Culture, that is. Hit a 'Special Secret Screening Party' (some tickets still remain) that so secret even we at VdV don't have full details!

What: Sausalito Film Festival
Where: Cavallo Point, 601 Murray Circle Fort Baker
When: Friday – Sunday
Cost: $12 per film at the door; special events cost more
Contact: (415) 887-9506

Saturday SF Street Food Festival

This is the 'other' street fair that occurs on Folsom Street. Meaning, no (or at least fewer) Prince Alberts than the one coming up in September. This Street Fest is all about good street food, and there's also a beer & cocktail garden, as well as music and street art to be had as well. And the kicker – proceeds benefit La Cocina, which supports 'food entrepreneurs' mainly women from culturally diverse and immigrant communities. So go make a pig out of yourself and get a warm and fuzzy for supporting a good cause. It's a win-win.God I hate myself for using that phrase…

What: SF Street Food Festival
Where: La Cocina (Folsom betw. 25th & 26th)
When: Saturday, 11a-7p
Cost: Free admission; $20-150 depending on your hunger
Contact: (415) 824.2729 x 303

Sunday – Perry's 40th Anniversary Block Party

My how time flies. Perry, ya don't look a day over 60. So help celebrate the success of a very cool guy and an SF Institution. Head to the original Perry's location on Union Street for all the festivities – celebrity bartenders, live music, good food and drink, and it being Union Street at least 1/2 a chance for a random hookup. If that's what you're into, that is. So dodge the d-bags and go!

What: Perry's 40th Anniversary Block Party
Where: Perry's on Union, 1944 Union St @ Buchannan
When: Sunday, 11a-5p
Cost: Free admission (no that doesn't mean the drinks are free, fool)

Sunday – Family Winemakers 2009 Tasting

Talk about WeekendBuzz. Roam, try not to stumble, around Fort Mason and quaff…I mean sample…wines from about 1,000,000 wineries. OK, maybe not that many, but more than enough. Seriously 75+, and some quality ones you've prolly heard of and lots of boutique producers you'll have a chance to try out. Do not miss: Dutton Goldfield Winery's Zinfandel. Last tip: Swirl. Sniff. Sip. Do not spit. Repeat.

What: Family Winemakers 2009 Tasting
Where: Festival Pavillon @ Fort Mason
When: Sunday, 3p-6p
Cost: $50
Contact: (877) 772-5425

All of us at VdV hope you have an awesome weekend and hit at least one of these cool events. As always if you know of any hot happenings comin' up
let us know!

Thursday – Sunday:  2009 AVP Crocs Tour San Francisco Open

Which hot dude player has the best serve goin’ on? WTF cares! Y’all are here for the bikinis, don’t try to fool us.  And since Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh aren't participating, some of the others have a chance at a trophy and the weather's gonna co-operate. And there will be sand on Pier 30, ya gotta witness that. This event is a kick, you can sneak out for bevies at Red’s and Hi Dive, lotsa six packs (beer too), sun and fun. My big question is when are they gonna bring the Red Bull Flugtag back here?!

What: AVP Beach Volleyball
Where: Piers 30-32, San Francisco (Embarcadero & Brannan)
When: Thu 8a-6p, Fri 8a-7:45p, Sat 9:30a-6p, Sun 9a-5p
Cost: $10-100

Friday – Artisanal cocktail class with Scott Beattie and Lou Bustamante

What exactly is an 'artisanal' cocktail anyway? I mean, I kinda get artisinal cheese. Kind of. But cocktails? Hmmm. Anyhoo, it's alcohol. And it sounds like they're gonna be mixin' up some of those fancy drinks. I'm in. So let's not get caught up in the vernacular, shall we? Get yer drink on with a couple pros – Scott Beattie, the author of Artisanal Cocktails will school ya on how to make his signature bevvies – Blackberry Lick and the Westside Bellini. 

Lou Bustamante from St. George Spirits & Hangar One will be around to talk about the distilling process and other cool (really!) stuff. We love Hangar One so might just have to get this dude's autograph. Hell, after drinking enough Hangar One Lime to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool he should ask me for mine!

You'll get a couple cocktails, some snacks, St. George and Hangar One tastes, and the greatest gift of all: a valuable learning experience that will make you the hit at your next party.

What: Artisanal cocktail class
Where:  San Francisco’s Landmark Ferry Building, in the CUESA Dacor Teaching kitchen located in the North Arcade
When: 5:30p-7:30p
Cost: $40

Saturday – What's the Big Idea? Party

I dunno, you tell me. OK, I guess in this case we'll get the Big Idea sung to us. That's kinda cool. It's a celebration of art, film and Muzac. Oops, music. Sorry. You can screen some film shorts, witness the renowned Burning Man 'alter master' Shrine build (and hopefully burn) a sacred Bird House. Chow down on some snacks from 'Lil Skillet. Oh yeah, and listen to some funkadelic tunes from The Cuban Cowboys ('surf rock'), Mezklah (tribal…is that ok to say?), Kulitroni (with a name like that do ya really need a cue?), and more.

Bonus! free tattoos from Philip Milic and Andrew Mann. For the more risk averse, Henna tattoos by Rachel-Anne Palacios are also available.

What: What's The Big Idea? Party
Where: Yerba Buena Center (701 Mission St)
When: 9p-2a
Cost: Free
Contact: (415) 978-2787

Saturday – Alamo Square Flea Market

This puppy is going on its 26th year, so they're onto something, you could say. Stroll, roam, strut, do-si-do, whatever your way around Alamo Square park and ya never know what treasures you may find. There'll be books, toys, antiques, funny looking people and more! 

What: Alamo Square Flea Market
Where: Alamo Square
When: 9a-4p
Cost: Free

Sunday  – Summer Wine Tasting Paso Robles & Santa Barbara

They’re baaackk! These Winery Collective people are pushers, and we love ‘em for it. Keep it coming, livers be damned! Taste dozens of wines from South Central Coast and meet winemakers from boutique Paso Robles and Santa Barbara wineries including Sol Rouge, Castoro and and Core.  We like this area, which has lots of top-quality boutique (no we won't call them 'artisanal') wineries.

What: Paso Robles & Santa Barbara Wine Tasting
Where: 485 Jefferson St. (Del Monte Sq. @ The Cannery)
When: 1p-4:30p
Cost: $20
Contact: (415) 929-9463

Sunday – Sunday Brunch @ 1300
Skip church and chow down instead. 1300 hosts a Sunday brunch the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, so jump on it this weekend, you heathen. Get a three-course prix fixe meal for $39 (I know, not cheap but..) and listen to the gospel rhythms of Future Perfect, featuring father and daughter team Michael and Mickala Cheadle. Hey, listening to gospel is close enough to actually attending the service, right?

What: Sunday Brunch @ 1300 Fillmore
Where: …1300…Fillmore
When: Sunday 11a-1p
Cost: $39
Contact: (415) 771-7100

OK if none of these got yer WeekendBuzz juices flowing, keep it simple – a little beach lounging @ Crissy or Ocean Beach, or a nice hike on Mt. Tam, or hang out on the outdoor deck at High Dive and slam PBRs. Whatever it is, go!

Thursday-Sunday: SF Chefs. Food. Wine @ Union Square SF

This is the event of the (very busy) weekend. Unless you don’t like food. Or wine. Or chefs. And if that's you, WTF are you reading this blog? So this is the place to plant your butts this weekend. Four fun and fat-filled days of manging, quaffing and people watching on Union Square.  Plus the whole shebang supports some kick-ass causes like the SF Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, Golden Gate Restaurant Association Scholarship Foundation (dang guys could you please shorten that or come up with a cool acronym), and Project Open Hand. So open those wallets, support some great causes, feel all warm and fuzzy about yourself, have fun and write it all off!

And if you’re a chef groupie (we know you’re out there, we hear the stories) this is your nirvana. So stuff your beautiful face and enjoy/. We’re gonna be there decked out in full VdV regalia so don’t be shy. Come on over, introduce yourself and let’s do shots! 

What: SF Chefs. Food. Wine @ Union Square
Where: Union Square, SF
When: Thus-Sun 10a-5p
Cost: $150/day
Phone: 415-781-5348

 Saturday: Ziggy Marley @ Mountain Winery

We’re jamming, were jammin’ I wanna jam it with you…wait, I think that’s Bob. Oh well, it’s all in the fam. I like Ziggy even though he was a pitchman for Revlon or some other cosmetics company for a stint. Hey, good $, hot women I guess ya can’t knock it. But still…a reggae dude repping a lipstick company? I dunno.

Anyhoo, we saw him perform a killer show at Greek Theater a few years back. Excellent, and the contact highs are free – bonus!  If you haven’t been to Mountain Winery you really should give it a go. Plus it should be a beautiful night there. You can grab dinner there as well. And feel free to pitch a tent (no not that kind, dirty) on their grounds if you need to. Tell 'em VdV sent ya!

What: Ziggy Marley @ Mountain Winery
Where: Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd. Saratoga
When: 7:30p (opens @ 5:30p)
Cost: $55
Contact: 408-741-0291

 Saturday: 3rd Annual Polk Street Pub Crawl

'Crawl' may be the operative word for this puppy. Why would it be different than any other weekend on Polk?! Dang, guurrrlll what a line-up. Sure you could do these yerself but why not pal around with a bunch of other neerdowells.

The Crawl will start at McTeagues Saloon @ 4PM. Stop by their booth and pick up a wristband and you'll have open access to all of the drink specials at every bar. Here’s the starting lineup:

McTeagues Saloon, Hemlock Tavern, Veritgo, SNOB, Blur, Route 101, R Bar…and more.

What: Polk Street Pub Crawl
Where: McTeagues Saloon
When: 4p-10p (right…10p)
Cost: $10

 Sunday: Rock the Bells @ Shoreline Ampitheater

Rock your ass off more like! Hells yeah! Get yer hip hop and rap on, bitches. As much of a PITA as it is to get to Shoreline (in my humble opinion…they really need a hi-speed monorail straight to the venue) this will be awesome, the weekend will be a sunny dee-lite and you’ll get a chance to listen to and experience some world-class bangers like Nas, Big Boi, Common, Busta Rhymes (!), Ice Cube, Cypress Hill and more. Kevlar vests optional.

What: Rock the Bells
Where: Shoreline Ampitheater, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View
When: 12p
Cost: $41.50+
Contact: 650-967-3000

 Sunday: 2nd Sunday @ Kelly's Mission Rock

Speaking of Kevlar. Hey, just sayin'…Anyhoo, no, this is not a lesbian love-fest, this is an actual photo from a recent event though. Yee Haw! Something about that salty bay air.

Plus, it’s just been awhile since we posted a picture of two women making out… hey we  need ratings too!

This place gets a little whipped up occasionally, but during the daytime it’s pretty chill. And if it’s gonna be nice anywhere in SF this weekend it’ll be down by Kelly’s in Mission Bay.  

The summer mayhem continues! Ya got bands inside, outside and on the deck. This place gets rockin', and is sure to leave you with a fuzzy ‘noggin for Monday AM!

What: 2nd Sundays @ Kelly's Mission Rock
Where: 817 Terry Francois Blvd., SF
When: 12p-10p
Cost: $15

So have an awesome weekend and if you know of any fun happenin' or event let us know!

Friday: Poolside Party @ Phoenix Hotel Bambuddah Lounge

Throw that caustic, "summer sucks in SF attitude" off like a bad case of swine flu and make believe you live in a city that actually gets the sun. Where, you ask? Phoenix, baby. And not that kiln-hot strip-mall infested hell hole city either, people. Phoenix Hotel in the scenic Tenderloin.

Fancy bevvies, groovin’ tunes, dancing and possible hook ups await. Maybe even with the person you came with.

What: Pool Party @ Phoenix Hotel Bambuddah Lounge
Where: Phoenix Hotel, 601 Eddy St.
When: 4 – 10 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Phone: 415-776-1380

Saturday – Sunday: Hot August Weekend @ Bella Winery

OK, y’all know we love these people. Even if they won’t follow us on Twitter…(hint, hint). Anyhoo, get the hell outta the clouds and head up to Healdsburg this weekend (choose your day or just crash in their guest house; it’s OK, just tell them VinDivine sent ya) and chill in the coolness that is Bella. You’ll get some new release vinos, some good munchies and of course, as always, live tunes. 

This time around, you’ll experience in all it’s wonder: "Jive Samba" with their groovy Latin jazz sounds.  The munchies? Hot paella (cold would be gross. It's not like day-after pizza, after all)  along with fresh local oysters from Hog Island Oyster Company.  

What: Hot August Weekend @ Bella Winery
Where: Bella Winery, 9711 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg CA
When: Sat-Sun 11a-4:30p
Cost: $15
Contact: (866) 572-3552

Saturday: SF Gourmet Chocolate Walking Tour

Pack in on, take it off. Indulge in some killer chocolate and then walk it off (or at least a calorie or two of it) as you go on a cool waking tour around SF to chow down on some tasty chocolate. What more can I say? SF is home to lotsa artisanal chocolate makers plus some holes in the wall that sell some cool local brands you may have never heard of. And if you can duck into a bar and down a shot or two when no one's looking, bonus!

Winner of SF Weekly's Tastiest Walking Tour, 2008.

What: SF Chocolate Walking Tour
Where: Justin Herman Plaza
When: 2p-5p
Contact: (415) 312-1119
Cost: $48-75

Saturday: Dolores Park Free Movie Nite – Pretty In Pink

Pull a flashback and spend an evening at Dolores Park watching everyone’s fave movie Pretty In Pink (come on, admit it…except it’s not Godfather 1 or 2…or Point Break…or Weird Science) oh WTF just go watch it! It’ll be fun and, did you know this nugget of information?

The ending of the movie was changed. Originally, Andie was supposed to
end up with Duckie. However, test audiences reacted negatively to this
finish. And due to Molly
Ringwald being sick during the filming of the first ending, the
director didn't get all of the shots he wanted, and the editing was
unsatisfactory. So, the end was reshot, and in the final version, Andie
and Blane reconcile. Ta da!

Anyhoo, PIP is all about..JHC if ya don’t know yet, just forget it.  So fill up the cooler (cans not bottles people) some munchies, a blankie and your squeeze and chill to the Pink. 

What: Dolores Park Free Movie Nite
Where: Dolores Park (Dolores & Church, 18th & 21st)
When: 8p
Cost: Free!

Sunday: Spruce Restaurant Turns 2

So hopefully they don’t get all whiny on us.  Teething and all that. Waaaahhh! The gift you should bring? A ravenous hunger and $55…ok since you read VdV make it $75 since there is no way you’ll pass on the optional wine pairings. Word.

So sure they may have served me a meal I didn’t actually order when we were there…don’t hold that against them, they were only babies! Now they’re all grows up and ready to bring it.

Spruce is celebrating its second anniversary on Sunday, August 2, and chef Mark Sullivan and the rest of the crew have created a special three-course menu for the occasion—each course is comprised of dishes prepared two ways: heirloom tomatoes, guinea hen and stone fruits will be the showcased ingredients. I think it'll be dang good eats.

What: Spruce 2nd Birthday
Where: Spruce Restaurant, 3640 Sacramento St (betw. Locust & Spruce)
When: 5p-10p
Cost: $55 (+ $20 for vino pairings):
Contact: (415) 931-5100

So have an awesome weekend and if you know of any fun happenin' or event let us know!