San Francisco - October 20, 2005

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Pumpkins, po’boys, and punk rock? Hot damn, what a weekend.

DO
Hamilton’s Halloween Evening
What: A scary good time to benefit the Hamilton Family Center.
Why: Family comes first.
When: Fri., 6-10 p.m.
Where: Sir Francis Drake Hotel, Empire Ballroom, 450 Powell St., b/t Sutter & Post Sts. (415-409-2100 ext. 119).

Petaluma Pumpkin Patch
What: Pick out pumpkins and find your way through the corn maze.
Why: It’s a real treat.
When: Thru Halloween.
Where: Stony Point Rd., one half mile from the Penngrove exit. 

SEE
ArtVentures for GirlVentures
What: Empower teenage girls in need by attending a local art show.
Why: Smells like teen spirit.
When: Sat., 4-8 p.m.
Where: Lisa Dent Gallery, 660 Mission St., 4th fl., b/t 2nd & 3rd Sts.

EAT
Hooker’s Gumbo Shack
What: Grub on seafood, YaYa gumbo, and oyster po’boys at this new haunt.
Why: Love shack, baby.
When: Tues.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.-midnight; Fri. & Sat., 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 35 6th St., at Market St. (415-979-0529).

HEAR
Sensations
What: A trio of rockers takes the stage.
Why: Be a Sensationalist.
When: Sat. at 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Independent, 628 Divisadero St., b/t Grove & Hayes Sts. (415-771-1421).