WeekendBuzz November 13-15
Friday-Sunday: San Francisco Green Festival
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
