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The Weekend Guide

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

Location
628 Divisadero St
bt Grove & Hayes Sts
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-771-1421
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