Tomorrow is opposite day. This weekend is going to suck ass.
EAT (and Drink)
Blue Bottle Cafe
What: Stop the French presses: The Bay Area’s royal joeness is now serving simple eats (poached eggs and toast, charcuterie, puddings) and a mini wine list at its sleek new Mint Plaza cafe.
Why: Coffee geeks will flip for the Japanese caffeine gear and rotating single-origin varietals pulled on the San Marco machine.
When: Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 66 Mint Plaza, at Jessie St.
SHOP
Isso
What: Cozy new shop from two former Nisa SF owners keeps it local with designers (She-bible, Nicacelly) and vintage goods sourced in the Bay Area.
Why: Say it Isso.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 3789 24th St., at Church St. (415-920-9149).
Mingle Sample Sale
What: Up to 80 percent off indie designers like Bryna Nicole and one-of-a-kind pieces by Hyden Yoo. Make a play for the $5 bin.
Why: Mix it up.
When: Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1815 Union St., at Octavia St. (415-674-8811).
HEAR
Au Revoir Simone
What: Vintage keyboards and bittersweet melodies from Brooklyn girl-band named after a line from Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.
Why: Tell ’em Large Marge sent ya.
When: Sat., 9 p.m.
Where: The Independent, 628 Divisadero St., b/t Grove & Hayes Sts. (415-771-1421). Tickets online at ticketweb.com.
FIX
Our Parks
What: Print out a sign and hang it in your window to show your support for Prop. A, a $185 million bond to spruce up the city’s green spots.
Why: Just say yes.
When: Before Feb. 5.
Where: More info at fixourparks.com.
Photo Credit: Frankie Frankeny














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