San Francisco - January 18, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It’s National Fresh Squeezed Juice week, so get juiced for the weekend.

SEE
Cabaret Verdalet’s Nightclub Film Noir
What: Vintage glam revue of burlesque stars, circus arts, dance, and vaudeville-inspired acts. Speakeasy attire suggested.
Why: Life is a cabaret.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Great American Music Hall, 859 O’Farrell St., b/t Polk & Larkin Sts. (415-885-0750). Tickets online at virtuous.com.

Killing My Lobster Faces the Music
What: Comedy troupe sings a wacky ode to SF, including a tribute to the Burrito and West Side Story standoff between the Mission and the Marina.
Why: Rock lobster.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 7 & 10 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. (Dress up as a parade float to get a free drink on Fri.)
Where: ODC Theater, 3153 17th St., b/t S. Van Ness Ave. & Shotwell St. Tickets at 415-863-9834 or online at killingmylobster.com.

EAT
Piccino
What: Tiny new spot in Dogpatch serves Blue Bottle Coffee and pastries for brekkie; pizzas, panini, and salad for lunch.
Why: Good things come in small packages.
When: Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 801 22nd St., at Tennessee St. (415-824-4224).

HEAR
Ask a Scientist: Gene Regulation and You
What: Find out how your genes differ from apes at monthly science cafe chat.
Why: There’s more to life than designer jeans.
When: Sun., 7 p.m.
Where: The Canvas Gallery, 1200 9th Ave., at Lincoln Way (415-504-0060).

DRINK
Adam’s 100 Percent Mangosteen Juice
What: Local drink made from exotic Southeast Asian fruit packs antioxidants and makes for a yummy chaser.
Why: Screw the screwdriver.
When: Anytime.
Where: Online at mangosteens.com.