San Francisco - December 11, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Drink responsibly.

BUY
Charity Water T-Shirt
What: Purchase the tee from Aussie denim label Nobody to help build water wells in Africa.
Why: One shirt sale = clean drinking water for two people for 20 years. 
When: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Carrots, 843 Montgomery St., b/t Jackson & Pacific Sts. (415-834-9040).

DO
Get Local
What: Mission holiday block party with one-night-only treats and discounts from 21 stores, galleries, and restos.
Why: Think globally, act locally.
When: Fri., 6-10 p.m.
Where: See list for participating businesses.

Benefit Boutique Party
What: Chestnut makeup haven reopens with cocktails, music, and beauty treatments.
Why: You have a lot to gain.
When: Fri., 7-9 p.m.
Where: 2219 Chestnut St., at Pierce St. (415-567-1173).

SAVE
Holiday Trunk Sale
What: Shopping soiree with music and cider co-hosted by Magnet, Herringbone, and Feather Vintage, with new and vintage clothing, makeup, hats, and baubles.
Why: It’s a triple threat.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Magnet, 2508 San Pablo Ave., at Dwight Way, Berkeley (510-848-1966).

LEARN
Craft Haven Collective
What: Potrero Hill’s new sewing and crafts school teaches everything from leg warmer knitting to heirloom quilting and fabric dyeing.
Why: A stitch in time.
When: See schedule.
Where: 520 Hampshire St., at Mariposa St. Register online.

SAVE
Flip Salon Holiday Promo
What: Mention DailyCandy to score 25 percent off all services at the Marina salon.
Why: Lighten up.
When: Thru Dec. 31. Tues., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 2414 Chestnut St., at Divisadero St. (415-567-3364).