Find a spot and park it.
PARTICIPATE
National Park(ing) Day
What: Turn a parking space into a public park.
Why: You’re in the green zone.
When: Fri., all day.
Where: How-to manual online at parkingday.org.
SHOP
Barneys New York
What: Now open for business: 60,000 square feet of hallowed spending ground.
Why: Prime your wallet.
When: Mon.-Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 77 O’Farrell St., at Stockton St. (415-268-3500).
Mulberry
What: Coveted English luxury brand comes to town with a cocktail party and lots o’ bags.
Why: Allo, Guv’nor.
When: Thurs., 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Bloomingdale’s, Handbags Level 1, 845 Market St., b/t 4th & 5th Sts. (415-856-5300). R.S.V.P. to ashley.middleton@mulberryusa.com.
EAT
SoCha
What: Short for South of Chavez, funky new Mission cafe/art gallery is meant for lingering. Beer, wine, and music on the way.
Why: Spicy ginger lattes and South African chocolate cake.
When: Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 3235 Mission St., at Valencia St. (415-643-6848).
SEE
Waste Deep
What: Robot-like salvage sculptures by Nemo Gould, SF Recycling & Disposal’s artist-in-residence.
Why: Let it pull you out of the dumps.
When: Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.
Where: 503 Tunnel Ave., off Beatty Rd., Brisbane (415-330-1415).
DRINK
Veev
What: Spirit made with açaí (Brazilian superfood), prickly pear (rumored to prevent hangovers), and acerola cherry (vitamin C). Chilled neat.
Why: The company donates $1 for each bottle sold to Rainforest Action Network and Sustainable Açaí Project.
When: You want to drink responsibly.
Where: The Jug Shop, 1590 Pacific Ave., at Polk St. (415-885-2922).














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