San Francisco - May 15, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Get drunk and styled to benefit others this weekend.

GO
Passport to Sonoma Valley
What: More than 40 wineries, including Gloria Ferrer, open their doors for the annual food and wine taste-a-thon.
Why: It’s di-vine.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: See list of check-in locations and participating wineries.

EAT
May Milk Moon Dinner
What: Cowgirl Creamery partners with the world-class “working kitchen” for a private dinner toasting the evening sun.
Why: Milk it.
When: Thurs., 6:30 p.m.
Where: Boulettes Larder, 1 Ferry Building Marketplace, at The Embarcadero (415-399-1155). R.S.V.P. (required) to 415-399-1155 or joslyn@bouletteslarder.com.

DO
Twiga Gallery Soiree
What: Ogle some African art and one-of-a-kind baubles in the redesigned Presidio Heights space.
Why: A percentage of event sales benefits orphans in Tanzania.
When: Thurs., 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: 3333 Sacramento St., b/t Presidio Ave. & Walnut St. (415-292-8020). R.S.V.P. to 310-550-7062 or rsvp@fathompr.com.

DRINK
Save The Sazerac Happy Hour
What: Help the bars and restos of The Big Easy by boozing in their honor at this historic saloon.
Why: Rye not?
When: Fri., 3-8 p.m.
Where: Elixir, 3200 16th St., at Guerrero St. (415-552-1633).

GIVE
Hairdressers Unlocking Hope
What: Get discounted services for your locks at the Mizani 24-hour fundraiser to support Hurricane Katrina families.
Why: That’s the long and short of it.
When: Sat. & Sun., 4 p.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Cuttin’ Up Hair Salon, 2540 MacDonald Ave., at Civic Center St. (510-236-0126).