San Francisco - February 07, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Who smells a rat?

EAT
Red Lantern
What: Chinese home-style dishes (like red-cooked Kurobuta pork belly and wok-tossed winter bamboo shoots with roasted duck) grace Daniel Sudar’s menu in honor of the Lunar New Year.
Why: Just like Po Po used to make.
When: Thurs.-Feb. 13.
Where: 808 Winslow St., at Broadway St., Redwood City (650-369-5483).

BECOME
TV’s Next Reality Star
What: Style slaves desperate for a shot at a big-time fashion career hit open call for CW’s new untitled show.
Why: Will grovel for Choos.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Hilton San Francisco Financial District, 750 Kearny St., b/t Washington & Clay Sts. (415-433-6600). Application and eligibity requirements online.

SEE
Deadpan Exchange
What: Part three of a three-country exhibit exploring the international ability to deliver cockamamy information without cracking a smile.
Why: What’s so funny?
When: Opens Fri., 6-9 p.m. Thru Mar. 1.
Where: The Lab, 2948 16th St., at Capp St. (415-864-8855).

A Certain Destiny
What: Local artist Molly Meng explores the agony and ecstasy of relationships (lovers, enemies, exes) through multimedia collages.
Why: As fate would have it.
When: Thurs., 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: CandyStore, 3153 16th St., b/t Valencia & Guerrero Sts. (415-863-8143).

SHOP
HeidiSays Casual
What: Three’s a charm for the Fillmore mini-empire with the opening of its new everydaywear boutique. Think Zooey, Vince, and DaftBird.
Why: Play dress down.
When: Opens Fri. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 2416 Fillmore St., b/t Washington & Jackson Sts. (415-749-1144).

Minnie Wilde Sample Sale
What: Take up to 75 percent off the fall/winter collection, score past season faves and samples for 15-30 buckaroos.
Why: Oh, baby, baby, it’s a Wilde world.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 3266 21st St., b/t Valencia & Mission Sts. (415-642-9453).