WeekendBuzz November 20-23
Friday: Embarcadero
Center Holiday Lighting Ceremony
No, this is not a gay event, so shut your pie-holes. Well, it is a gay event, as far as ‘Gay as Christmas’ goes. Anyway, shrug that Scrooge expression off your mug and get in the holiday spirit, would ya? Seriously. It’s almost Thanksgiving and it’s time. And this only lasts an hour. So fill up your flask, bundle up, brave the rains and toast the lighting. Bonus: they have a pyrotechnic show too. Now, we’ve got ya.
What: Embarcadero Center Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Where: If you really need to ask I’m gonna belt ya. Justin Herman Plaza
When: 6p-7p
Cost: Free
Contact: (415) 772.0753
Friday-Sunday: 2009
HipHop DanceFest
Here we go, this is #11 in a row of this fest. Screw ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ – you can’t! These dudes and dudettes can bring it strong. Most of the weak ones have been cut out of the herd, you could say. You got some strong locals like SoulForce as well as a ton of hot international talent.
What: 2009 HipHop DanceFest
Where: Palace of Fine Arts (3301 Lyon St.)
When: Fri & Sat 8p; Sun 7p
Cost: $35
Contact: (415) 392-4400
Saturday: Snoop
Dogg in the House
Yeah baby. The mo-fo that is responsible for me tanking Gin & Juice at every wedding I attend (dunno why only at weddings) is right here in ‘Frisco. In our back yard (no, not in that back yard, perv) ! He didn’t even call to let me know. Well, drugs’ll do that to ya. Anyhoo, the Dogg rocks, and he’s a crack-up, The Warfield is a great venue, you’ll get a free contact high, you’ll…WTF else do you need?! Go! A bunch o’ guys I’ve never heard of are opening – DJ Quik, Nipsey Hussle (no, not Nipsey Russell. He took a dirt nap years ago) and Hustle Boys – so if you show up a little tardy that’s A-OK.
What: Snoop Dogg in the House
Where: The Warfield (982 Market St.)
When: 8p
Cost: $50-65
Contact: (800) 745-3000
Saturday-Sunday: Shop Thread
Shop ’til you puke while you support
SF’s local design scene. Mark your calendars for this weekend’s Thread sample
sale where you can buy direct from the city’s 100 top independent fashion designers
and artists at beau coup savings! Oiu Oiu! . The sale features limited-edition, exclusive, hard-to-find
clothing, jewelry, street wear, accessories, bags, vintage items, original art
and more. Plus, bevvie specials, and a variety of lounges to slake that insatiable thirst of yours. Bonus: Model Runway shows too! Models. Runways. Yipee! Or at least funny to witness.
What: Shop Thread
Where: Fort Mason Festival Pavilion (Buchanan & Marina Blvd)
When: 11a-6p
Cost: $10
