San Francisco - July 03, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Be independent.

SIP (and SHOP)
Bluebird Happy Hour
What: Drink margaritas and score 25 percent off all vintage clothing at the lower Haight jewel.
Why: A little bluebirdie told you.
When: Thurs., 5-8 p.m.
Where: 214 Pierce St., at Haight St. (415-206-1107).

HEAR
Fillmore Jazz Festival
What: Enjoy food, friends, and free tunes from SF’s best at the West Coast’s largest jazz extravaganza.
Why: Make some saxy time.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Fillmore St., b/t Jackson & Eddy Sts. (800-310-6563). See schedule for performers.

SAVE
Dema Sale
What: Get retail therapy with 20 percent off all fashion merch (including the sale rack) at the Mission boutique.
Why: Redeema yourself.
When: Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 1038 Valencia St., at 21st St. (415-206-0500).

August Sale
What: Find Acne, Loomstate, Martin Margiela, and dozens more at the East Bay hub for men and women.
Why: Timing is everything.
When: Thurs., Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 5410 College Ave., at Manila Ave., Oakland (510-652-2711).

SLICE
Mission Pie
What: Newly remodeled Mission bakery and cafe dishes out summer faves like plum tarts and white peach with olallieberry pies.
Why: Get in on a piece of the action.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.-9 p.m. (July 4, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.)
Where: 2901 Mission St., at 25th St. (415-282-4743).

SEE
Some Like It Hot
What: The 1950s classic lights up the screen in honor of United Artists’s 90th anniversary.
Why: He said, she said.
When: Sat., 6:30 p.m.
Where: Pacific Film Archive, 2575 Bancroft Way, at Bowditch St., Berkeley (510-642-1412). Tickets online, at Berkeley Art Museum (2626 Bancroft Way), or at the door.