San Francisco - September 14, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Boys and girls, make dinner not war.

SEE
The Women: Paintings and Drawings by Lost Women Artists of the 20th Century
What: Works by Lillian Chapman, Wiveca Rubinow, Alice Bishop, Ila de Araripe Macedo, and Celia B. Michelena.
Why: Oh, yes, it’s ladies night.
When: Thurs., 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Lost Art Salon, 245 S. Van Ness Ave., b/t Division & 14th Sts., ste. 303 (415-861-1530).

DO
A Magical Night
What: Boogie down and bid away to raise money to help cancer survivors cope with infertility.
Why: Another reason for making whoopee.
When: Thurs., 8 p.m.
Where: Terra, 511 Harrison St., at 1st St. (415-896-1234). Get tickets online at fertilehope.org.

SF Firefighters Firehouse Chili Competition
What: Ten bucks gets you samples of five-alarm fare, music, and prizes with proceeds going to the SF Firefighters toy program.
Why: Whose beans reign supreme?
When: Sat., noon-8 p.m.
Where: Tres Agaves, 130 Townsend St., at 2nd St. (415-227-0500).

EAT
Date Night and Singles Cooking Classes
What: Seduce one another with small plates like coconut-crusted shrimp with tamarind sauce and white chocolate macadamia nut sugar cookies.
Why: Hands-on fun.
When: Fri., 6:30-9 p.m.; Sun., 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Sur la Table, 77 Maiden Ln., at Grant St. (415-732-7900). Reserve online at partiesthatcook.com or e-mail info@partiesthatcook.com.

BUY
The Denim Revolution
What: Sixty to 80 percent off designer blues from Tag to James, belts by Linea Pelle, and Splendid tees.
Why: Change the world one pair of jeans at a time.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 4 Embarcadero Ctr., 100 Drumm St., at Clay St., in the former Harbor Village restaurant. R.S.V.P. online at thedenimrevolution.com or call 213-747-7175.