San Francisco - October 19, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Come Monday, you better have a good one to tell.

HEAR
The Moth’s Out on a Limb: Stories from the Edge
What: NYC-based organization devoted to urban storytelling graces SF for one night; featuring writers Adam Gopnik and Joyce Maynard.
Why: Edgy entertainment.
When: Thurs., 8 p.m.
Where: Great American Music Hall, 859 O’Farrell St., b/t Polk & Larkin Sts. (415-885-0750).

Beirut
What: Nineteen-year-old Albuquerque whiz kid and company make sweet gypsy music with trumpets, ukeleles, and mandolins.
Why: Make it an Arabian night.
When: Fri., show starts at 9 p.m.
Where: Great American Music Hall, 859 O’Farrell St., b/t Polk & Larkin Sts. (415-885-0750).

BUY
Capsule Street Festival
What: More than 100 indie jewelry, clothing, and housewares designers display in the open air.
Why: It’s easy like Sunday morning.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Hayes Valley Park, Octavia St., b/t Fell & Hayes Sts. Information at info@capsulesf.com.

Sister 6
What: Brown Eyed Girl on Union has undergone a revamp and reopened with a new name and more sophisticated merch.
Why: You could use a little sisterly love.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 2120 Union St., b/t Fillmore & Webster Sts. (415-351-2122).

EAT
Circa
What: Chef Erik Hopfinger breathes new life into old Cozmo’s space with decadent share plates like smoky crab tater tots and truffled lobster mac and cheese.
Why: Presto change-o.
When: Nightly, 5:30-10 p.m.
Where: 2001 Chestnut St., at Fillmore St. (415-351-0175).