San Francisco - February 19, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Some like it hot.

SEE
Marilyn Monroe & James Dean: Forever Young
What: Fall in love with the rare collection of candids of the legendary film icons.
Why: You’re a rebel with a cause.
When: Thru Mar. 31. Daily, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Art Exchange, 458 Geary St., b/t Mason & Taylor Sts. (415-441-8840).

GRILL
The Grilled Cheese Invitational
What: Fromage fanatics unite at the second annual NorCal sandwich cook-off and vote for best in show.
Why: They’re hot off the press.
When: Sat., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Mission Dolores Park, 18th & 20th Sts., b/t Dolores & Church Sts.

CRACK
Dungeness Crab Week
What: Crack up at 50+ restos dishing signature plates in honor of the beloved crustacean.
Why: Go into shell shock.
When: Thru Mar. 1.
Where: Check list of participating restos.

HEAR
Cake Live
What: The Sacramento indie band jams at the newly restored The Fox Theater.
Why: Wear a short skirt and a loooong jacket.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: 1807 Telegraph Ave., b/t 18th & 19th Sts., Oakland (510-548-3010). Tickets online at craigslist.org.

DRINK
Sonoma Superstars
What: Cab, pinot, chard, and cheese galore at SOMA wine fete toasting North Bay boutique wineries.
Why: Put the SOMA in Sonoma.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: SF Camerawork, 657 Mission St., b/t 3rd & New Montgomery Sts. (415-512-2020). Enter code DAILYCANDY online at acteva.com for discounted tickets.

Fer Shizzle
What: Toast Carnival in the Mission with a cocktail of muddled cherries and Cabana cachaça over crushed ice.
Why: Wet your whistle.
When: Thurs.-Sun., 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Range, 842 Valencia St., b/t 19th & 20th Sts. (415-282-8283).