San Francisco - August 03, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Since u been gone, restaurants have been revamped and art has taken on a new form.

BUY
Art for AIDS
What: Bid on modern and contemporary pieces whose proceeds go to UCSF’s AIDS Health Project.
Why: It’s a win-win situation.
When: Fri., 5:30-9 p.m.
Where: Bonhams & Butterfields, 220 San Bruno Ave., at 15th St. Tickets at 415-502-7276 or derek.ngin@ucsf.edu.

DO
Steinbeck Festival
What: Pay homage to the author with speakers, exhibits, and tours in his hometown of Salinas.
Why: Are you a mouse or a man?
When: Thurs.-Sun.
Where: National Steinbeck Center, 1 Main St., Salinas. Tickets at 831-775-4721.

EAT
Scala’s Bistro
What: The old-school haunt reopens its doors after undergoing a face-lift, and new chef David Cohen rolls out his updated menu.
Why: What’s old is new again.
When: Fri., 5:15 p.m.
Where: 432 Powell St., at Post St. (415-395-8555).

HEAR
Kelly Clarkson
What: America’s idol brings her hazel eyes to the Bay Area.
Why: Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this.
When: Thurs., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy., Mountain View. Tickets online at ticketmaster.com.

SEE
Remote
What: Explore the idea of isolation vs. entanglement in this multimedia performance.
Why: Beats a round of couch commando.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission St., at 9th St. Tickets at 415-435-7552.