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1106weekendbuzz minna Friday: City In Pink – John Hughes Lives On!

Celebrate the legacy of John Hughes (pssst, he passed away last August), best known for films like Pretty In Pink. Young relationships, angst and all that jazz. This is gonna be a very fun event, with a movie screening, a 1/2 dozen DJs spinning some wicked '80's tunes and drink specials like the 'Ferris Bueller's Laid Off' for $5 a pop. Hey chicks – the first 25 of ya that come dressed like Claire Standish or Allison Reynolds get a free gift bag. 

What: City In Pink – John Hughes Lives On!
Where: 111 Minna (betw 2nd & New Montgomery)
When: 9p-2a
Cost: $5
Contact: (415) 558-8521

1106weekendbuzz fab food Saturday-Sunday: Fabulous Food Festival

This is a pretty cool scene. Free food samples! Woo Hoo. This is the second annual for these guys, and they pack it in with more than 150 or so exhibitors and sponsors. There's also live music, adult beverages, demos, lectures (boring!) and more. All this for only $10. Adult bevvies not included. Go stuff your pie holes.

What: Fabulous Food Festival
Where:
Concourse Exhibition Center (635 8th Street)
When: 10a-5p
Cost: $10
Contact: (415) 388-7208

1106weekendbuzzsnowboard fest Saturday-Sunday: Snowbomb Ski and Snowboard
Festival

You feel it. Admit it. That insatiable urge. That's right. That urge to take all your snowboard gear outta hibernation and strap it all on in your house. Weirdo. Anyhoo, I'm getting there. All sorts of gear vendors here with the latest and greatest, all the top resorts will be here like Whistler, Vail, Jackson Hole, Squaw and some will have special deals. And of course, we would not recommend a venue that didn't serve wine and local brew! Oh yeah, with your admission get a free lift ticket, good at places you'll never go including Bear Valley, Dodge Ridge (where?), and Sierra Summit. Plus, local heroes Jonny Mosley and better yet Daron Rahlves!

What: Snowbomb Ski and Snowboard
Festival

Where: Fort Mason Festival Pavillion (Buchanan & Marina Blvd)
When: Sat 10a-8p; Sun 10a-6p
Cost: $20+
Contact: (415) 388-7208

1106weekendbuzz zare Monday-Saturday: Burger Bonanza @ Zaré at Flytrap

Has Hoss lost his mind!? This guy whips up a killer burger (in a good way) and the place is cool. And from now until the Dow reaches 12,000 (or he decides to stop it, whichever comes first) you can get one of his signature 1/2 pound burgers and any well drink, draft beer or wine for the quite affordable price of $15. Note 1: After 8:30 pm. Note 2. We made up the Dow hitting 12,000 part.

What: $15 1/2 lb. Burger & Drink @ Zaré
Where: 606 Folsom Street (betw 2nd and Hawthorne Ln)
When: Mon-Sat 8:30p-close
Cost: $15

1106weekendbuzz cocoon 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 limited so act fast for a change!

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


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