San Francisco - April 17, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Fly by, spring forward, and hop to it.

SEE
Cigar Box Paintings
What: New exhibit by local artist Ed Musante featuring various birds painted on cigar boxes.
Why: They’re a hoot.
When: Thru June 7. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Paul Thiebaud Gallery, 718 Columbus Ave., at Filbert St. (415-434-3055).

GO
Spring Toward Hope
What: Stop by Sherri McMullen’s new boutique for a soiree showcasing frocks by DVF and Geren Ford among others to benefit Wardrobe for Opportunity.
Why: Hope springs eternal.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: McMullen, 4395 Piedmont Ave., b/t Brandon St. & Pleasant Valley Ave., Oakland (510-420-6906).

DRINK
Hopmonk Tavern
What: Microbrewery pioneer Dean Biersch of Gordon Biersch opens a new beer garden up north in a 105-year-old historic building featuring a 2,000-square-foot music venue.
Why: Get your beer goggles on.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sun., 10:30 a.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 230 Petaluma Ave., at Abbott Ave., Sebastopol (707-829-7300).

MEET
Alexander Morozoff of Cocoaroma Magazine
What: Purveyor of chocolates and periodicals welcomes founder and publisher from a third-generation chocolate-maker in Kobe, Japan.
Why: You’re loco for coco.
When: Fri., 12:30-2 p.m.
Where: Fog City News, 455 Market St., b/t First & Fremont Sts. (415-543-7400).