San Francisco - June 16, 2005

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

EAT
Precious Cheese North Beach Festival
What: Pizza tossing, animal blessings, poetry readings, and music listening.
Why: Hallmark holidays are meant to be cheesy.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Washington Square Park, 1200-1500 blocks of Grant Ave. (415-989-2220).

SEE
Osmosis Ode to the Moon
What: Listen to tunes, enjoy enzyme footbaths, and sip on tea under the rising moon.
Why: There’s a rad moon on the rise.
When: Thurs., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Osmosis Spa, 209 Bohemian Hwy., Freestone (707-823-8231). Call ahead for tickets.

BUY
Gentleman’s Facial and Massage
What: Give the old sport a day of pampering and relaxation.
Why: He’d never submit to it otherwise.
When: Thurs. thru June 30. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.& Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Splash Spa, 747 Market St., at Grant Ave. (415-633-3990).

DO
Batters Up
What: Baseball, barbecue, and brewskies for the Bay Area Youth Fund.
Why: Perhaps you’ve heard of a little country called “America.”
When: Sat., noon-3 p.m.
Where: SBC Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, at 3rd St. (415-846-2364).

DO
5K Fun Run
What: Jog for the Family Violence Prevention Fund.
Why: Run so others don’t have to.
When: Sun., 7:30 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. start.
Where: McAfee Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, at 66th Ave.