WeekendBuzz September 25-27
Thursday
These are cool events, VIN 12 puts them on monthly and does a rockin' god job of it too. This month, there'll be about 50 or so Napa wines represented by about 20 or so wineries. Not enough for ya? Well there's food too. And there's artwork on display from Hang Art in downtown SF. And there's a trunk show. Whatever, let's get back to those 50+ wines from the likes of Barber Cellars, Eden Canyon, Flora Springs Charles Krug and more. Bonus: they attract a very attractive crowd. Go!
What: VIN 12 Presents Napa in Autumn
Where: 55 Second St. (The Solarium)
When: 5p-9:30p
Cost: $26.50
Contact: (415) 756-6542
Friday: Craig Ferguson Live
This'll be way better than Craig Ferguson that time he was a dead carcass. Guaran-f'ing-teed. At least in our opinions. This dude is the f'ing funniest late night guy goin'. He might just be the funniest guy overall. Him and…Damn I'm ashamed to admit it…I resisted as long as I could…Dane Cook. There. I said it. That's right. Wait! Add Eddie Izzard to that list too. Anyhoo, Ferguson is insane, silly and self-deprecating all rolled into one big Scot. He's into puppets lately so maybe he'll break out the dragon (I think it's a dragon?) too. Oh yeah, he just wrote a book called American on Purpose so he'll be plugging that a bit as well.
What: Craig Ferguson Live
Where: Palace of Fine Arts (3301 Lyon St)
When: 8p
Cost: $20 (only $20?!)
Contact: (415) 392-4400
Friday-Sunday: SF20 Modernism Show + Sale
This is a cool show to roam around. Tons of exhibits and art and overall cool stuff to browse and buy. There's dozens of exhibitors from all over the world descending on our fair city, showing off decorative and fine arts from all the various movements of the 20th century. Ya might even learn something!
What: SF20 Modernism Show + Sale
Where: Fort Mason Festival Pavilion (Buchanan & Marina)
When: Fri-Sat 11a-7p, Sun 12p-5p
Cost: $15
Sunday: Now & Zen Fest
I never really understood the Zen part of this, and I'm a Zen Master. Hey, there's nothing wrong with trying to hook into some zen-ness, and they have a decent, though not rock-star line up, for this years concert. I'll stop the run-on sentence there. The line-up features local boys Train (does 'Drops of Jupiter' ring a bell? ), Dashboard Confessional ('Stolen', 'Don't Wait'), Howie Day (who? 'Be There') and Colbie Caillat (I abhor her. Don't know why. Well, yes I do but I'm not going to get into it here.) Anyhoo, live, outside shows are always a hoot. Bring some friends, down some bevvies, ignore the tunes ya don't like and perk up for the ones ya do and do some people watching.
What: Now & Zen Fest
Where: Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park
When: 12p-5p
Cost: Free
Sunday: 26th Annual Folsom Street Fair
Oh boy. Here we go again. We saved the best for last. The Folsom Street Fair is hands-down (I resisted the urge to insert a different body part there) the best street fair in SF. Maybe the world! Y'know the best thing about this freak-fest? All the Prince Albert's? Nah. Ball gags? Come on! A giant hairy dude holding a midget upside down to give him a BJ? Tame. It's the looks of horror from the random tourists who thought 'Hey a street fair, sounds like a fun way to spend the afternoon in SF with the kids!' Priceless.
What: Folsom Street Fair
Where: Hmmm. Take a guess. (betw 7th @ 12th)
When: 11a-6p
Cost: $7 voluntary donation. It actually goes to some good charites.
