San Francisco - May 10, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Nix on the “yo mama” jokes.

MAKE
A Picnic
What: Organize a neighborhood potluck. Take photos and share them on festworld.org.
Why: Don’t be a few sandwiches short.
When: Sun., noon.
Where: Pick a park. Any park.

DO
Mission Open Studios
What: Nine studios open to the public for weekend-long art viewing.
Why: Home is where the art is.
When: Fri., 7-11 p.m.; Sat. & Sun.,11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: For a map, go to missionarts.org.

EAT
Kara’s Cupcakes Ghirardelli Square
What: New flagship offers a cupcake bar, indoor/outdoor seating, and Flying Goat coffee.
Why: Piece of cupcake.
When: Opens Fri. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Ghirardelli Square Plaza Level, 900 North Point St. (415 351-2253).

BUY
Minnie Wilde Six-Year Anniversary
What: Fifteen percent off the entire store, live tunes by The Dodos, bubbly, and sweets.
Why: Six appeal.
When: Thurs., 7-9 p.m.
Where: 3266 21st St., b/t Valencia & Lexington Sts. (415-642-9453).

HEAR
Gary Guittard
What: Burlingame chocolatier discusses his website dontmesswithourchocolate.com.
Why: Save chocolate! (And free samples.)
When: Thurs., 1-2:30 p.m.
Where: Fog City News, 455 Market St., b/t 1st & Fremont Sts. (415-543-7400).

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