San Francisco - March 01, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Beware the Ides of March. Whatever the heck that is.

GO
Cinequest Film Festival 17
What: Indie fans and techies storm San Jose for twelve days of cutting-edge flicks. And the Maverick Awards go to: Stewart Copeland, Minnie Driver, and Christine Vachon.
Why: Do you know the way to San Jose?
When: Thru Mar. 11.
Where: Venues and schedule online at cinequest.org.

SEE
Vivienne Westwood: 36 Years in Fashion
What: More than 150 garments and accessories charting the evolution of Britain’s rebel belle. 
Why: Plaidass.
When: Thru June 10. Opens Sat.
Where: De Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., GG Park (415-863-3330). Tickets online at museumtix.com.

Sights of Sounds
What: Members of the French Kicks, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Peggy Honeywell, and others channel their inner Picasso as part of Noise Pop fest.
Why: Hear no evil. See no evil.
When: Thru Mar. 21. Opening reception, Thurs., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Park Life, 220 Clement St., b/t 3rd & 4th Aves. (415-386-7275).

Do-It-Yourself Field Guides
What: SF artist Dana Robson explores nature’s tiny gestures and moments with mixed-media works.
Why: Little things mean a lot.
When: Sat., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Doe, 629a Haight St., at Steiner St. (415-558-8588).

EAT
Gialina
What: Homey new Glen Park pizzeria serves Neapolitan-style thin-crust pies, antipasti, and special roasts just like Nona used to make.
Why: Hazelnut. Chocolate. Dessert. Pie.
When: Mon.-Thurs. & Sun., 5-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5-11 p.m.
Where: 2842 Diamond St., at Kern Alley (415-239-8500).

BUY
Prom Dress Drop-Off at Dylan
What: Bring in an old frock for The Princess Project and get 10 percent off any item in the store. Discount must be redeemed at time of drop-off.
Why: No date required.
When: Thru Mar. 10.
Where: 2146 Chestnut St., b/t Pierce & Steiner Sts. (415-931-8721).