San Francisco - July 05, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

More stars. Hold the stripes.

EAT
All-Star BBQ Menu at Americano
What: Fan fare (braised Berkshire pulled pork sammies, grass-fed burgers, Niman Ranch franks) and special cocktails served on the outdoor patio.
Why: Game on.
When: Sat.-July 10.
Where: 8 Mission St., at Embarcadero (415-278-3777).

SEE
The New Talkies: Hijacking Hollywood
What: Performers mute the sound on scenes from movies like Firestarter and Minority Report and add their own narration.
Why: Mad lib.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: ATA, 992 Valencia St., at 21st St. (415-824-3890).

SHOP
Design for Change
What: Tag team event features 50 local designers, brunch, and makeovers. A portion of proceeds benefits the Not for Sale Campaign.
Why: Buy local. Get a gold star.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Medjool, 2522 Mission St., b/t 21st & 22nd Sts. (415-550-9055); Foreign Cinema, 2534 Mission St., b/t 21st & 22nd Sts. (415-648-7600).

DO
Massage with Guided Imagery
What: Listen to a spoken-word-over-music CD during a 50-minute rubdown to help relieve stress and quiet your monkey mind.
Why: Follow the leader.
When: Mon.-Sun., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Nob Hill Spa, 1075 California St., at Taylor St. (415-345-2888).

USE
Kinesys
What: Spray-on sunscreen with no alcohol, oil, preservatives, or PABA dries in a flash. (Smells real nice, too.)
Why: No, you don’t have white stuff on your face.
When: You walk out the front door.
Where: Find a store online at kinesys.com.