San Francisco - December 15, 2005

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

’Tis the season to be pampered, pizza’d, and philanthropic.

BUY
Lost Art’s Noel Saturday
What: Sip cider, eat cookies, and buy affordable art.
Why: The first Noel.
When: Sat., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 245 S. Van Ness, b/t 13th & 14th Sts., ste. 303 (415-861-1530).

Rebecca Beeson Holiday Sample Sale
What: Spring, summer, and fall merch at wholesale prices.
Why: You’re free to Bee.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 2-6 p.m.
Where: 1345 Howard St., b/t 9th & 10th Sts. (415-865-0471 or info@rebeccabeeson.com).

DO
Day of Giving
What: Take donated Christmas trees and presents to families in Hunters Point.
Why: Give unto others.
When: Sat., 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Meet at 135 Clara St., b/t 4th & 5th Sts. (415-609-5577).

Babor Hand Facials
What: Stop by Nob Hill Spa for complimentary cleaning, exfoliating, moisturizing, and massaging of your hands and forearms.
Why: You’ve always got time for a hand job.
When: Fri., 2-7 p.m.
Where: 1075 California St., b/t Taylor & Mason Sts. (415-345-2888).

EAT
Patxi’s Pizza
What: Delicious deep-dish at just-opened shop in Hayes Valley.
Why: They dish it out; you’ll take it.
When: Sun. & Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 511 Hayes St., at Octavia St. (415-558-9991).