San Francisco - November 16, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It’s not whether you win or lose this weekend. (But hey, it’d be pretty cool if you won.)

DO
Cut&Paste Digital Design Competition
What: Top SF graphic designers battle it out creatively, plus audience design contest for amateurs.
Why: Show you’re a cut above.
When: Sat. Tournament, 7-10 p.m.; after-party, 10 p.m.-4 a.m.
Where: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St., at Third St. (415-978-2787). Tickets online at cutandpaste.inticketing.com or at the door.

SEE
The Breakdown B-Boy Battle
What: Bay Area’s best break-dancers compete for the champion’s title and 500 bucks.
Why: Beat it.
When: Thurs., 9 p.m.
Where: Element Lounge, 1028 Geary St., b/t Van Ness Ave. & Polk St. (415-571-1362).

EAT
Perbacco
What: New Italian resto with fare from Piemonte and Liguria and great by-the-glass wine list.
Why: Impress the boss with the suggestion.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri., 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat., 5:30-11 p.m.
Where: 230 California St., b/t Battery & Front Sts. (415-955-0663).

BUY
The World Is Just Enough Shopping Event
What: Sip martinis and buy upscale clothes, cars, accessories, audio equipment, and other guys’ gifts.
Why: Gentleman’s choice. Proceeds go to City of Dreams mentoring program.
When: Fri. Shopping, 6 p.m.; after-party at Fluid Ultra Lounge, 11 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: On the Fly/Club Sportiva, 840 Harrison St., b/t Fourth & Fifth Sts. (877-547-2720). Fluid Ultra Lounge, 662 Mission St., b/t New Montgomery & Third Sts. (415-370-1804). Tickets online at onthefly.com.

Dylan’s New Digs
What: Half off wares at old location in honor of the new shop for Dylan Boutique and Dylan Shoes.
Why: Movin’ on up.
When: Sale thru Fri. New store opening, Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 2146 Chestnut St., b/t Steiner & Pierce Sts. (415-931-8721).