Well read.
LEARN
Bookbinding Class
What: Bibliophile Jennie Hinchcliff teaches the classic art of longstitch at the beginner-friendly tutorial, complete with snacks and beer. Leave with a take-home kit to keep the process going.
Why: Your future best-selling memoir won’t bind itself.
When: Tues., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Press: Works on Paper, 3492 22nd St., at Dolores St. (415-913-7156). Tickets ($75) online at pressworksonpaper.com. Mention DailyCandy at registration for a $10 gift certificate to the store.
LAUGH
31st Annual Comedy Day
What: More than 50 of today’s funniest people grace Golden Gate Park for a free afternoon of stand-up.
Why: Appearances from past all-stars (Robin Williams, Zach Galifianakis) are possibilities; Diane Amos (a.k.a. the Pine-Sol lady) is confirmed.
When: Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Sharon Meadow, Kezar Dr., at Waller St. (415-820-1570).
DRINK
SF Cocktail Week
What: Seven days of liquid entertainment (in moderation, of course) showcasing top mixologists’ latest concoctions, a downtown bar crawl, an evening of molecular mixology, and more.
Why: The first ten readers to buy tickets online to the Best of the West party get 15 percent off with code DAILYCANDY.
When: Starts Mon.
Where: Various locations. Tickets at the door ($65) or online ($55) at sfcocktailweek.com.
JUDGE
Barista Throwdown at Coffee Bar
What: Get your caffeine fix with a double shot of competition at the contest that culls the best in local latte artistry.
Why: Temper your buzz with fresh pizza from Copper Top Ovens, Halal Halal street food, and Frozen Kuhsterd’s coffee-flavored custards.
When: Fri., 6-8:45 p.m.
Where: 1890 Bryant St., at Mariposa St.
SHOP
Vintage Fashion Expo
What: Find treasures from more than 90 dealers, spanning all price ranges and eras from the 1850s to 1980s.
Why: Complement your fall wardrobe with a classic Lanvin or perpetually stylish Halston.
When: Sat. Early buy, 9-10:30 a.m.; general, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Concourse Exhibition Center, 635 8th St., at Brannan St. (415-468-7482). Tickets (early-buy admission, $20; general, $8) online at eventbrite.com.
WATCH
Connected
What: Mill Valley-based Webby Awards founder and filmmaker Tiffany Shlain’s latest autobiographical documentary explores the technological interconnectedness of us all amid her own struggle with an ailing parent and high-risk pregnancy.
Why: Relate to her love-hate relationship with technology.
When: Opens Fri.
Where: Landmark Theatres Embarcadero Center Cinema, 1 Embarcadero Ctr., b/t Clay & Sacramento Sts., promenade lvl. (415-267-4893).
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Photo: Jennie Hinchcliff / Courtesy of Press: Works on Paper














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