San Francisco - July 27, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

No marathon. No jazz fest. No problem.

DO
Fashion Week Kickoff Party
What: Mingle with models and mortals under a Maiden Lane tent.
Why: If devils wear Prada, you’ll take hell.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
Where: Maiden Ln., b/t Grant & Kearny Sts. Tickets at ticketalternative.com. 

BUY
Dauphine Press Sidewalk Sale
What: Head due north for stationery and cards at 25 to 50 percent off.
Why: Write this way.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 119 Kentucky St., at Western Ave., Petaluma (707-775-4200).

Cardgirl & Dream a Little Dream
What: The custom invitations company and event planners have joined forces under one new roof and are ready to coordinate your ideal wedding.
Why: A match made in heaven.
When: By appointment.
Where: 2001 Fillmore St., at Pine St. (415-674-8574).

SEE
Slow Food on Film Festival
What: Check out short films whose story lines revolve around food, graze on tapas, and sip wine.
Why: Pace yourself.
When: Sat., 4-9:30 p.m.
Where: California College of the Arts, 450 Irwin St., b/t 7th & 8th Sts. Tickets at brownpapertickets.com. 

EAT
Il Prato Olive Oil and Vinity Wine Tasting
What: Put your tastebuds to the test at VinoRosso.
Why: Have some grape expectations.
When: Sat., 3-6 p.m.
Where: 629 Cortland Ave., at Anderson St. (415-647-1268).