San Francisco - February 05, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Variety is the spice of life.

SEE
Arts Bazaar
What: Galería de la Raza presents a collective showing of art and other creations by local Latin artists.
Why: Muy caliente.
When: Sat., 2-9 p.m.
Where: Studio 24, 2851 24th St., at Bryant St. (415-826-8009).

VOTE
Get with the Programmer Contest
What: Pick your favorite hard drive hero in the DailyCandy competition.
Why: Technically speaking, he’s your computer Casanova.
When: Voting ends Feb. 12; winner announced Feb. 13.
Where: Online at dailycandy.com/programmer.

EAT
Sidebar
What: Zax Tavern’s new gastropub in Oakland dishes deviled eggs, steak frites, and Shaker lemon pie.
Why: Belly up.
When: Opens Fri. Lunch, Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; dinner, Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-10 p.m.; Fri., 5-10:30 p.m.; Sat., 4-10:30 p.m.
Where: 542 Grand Ave., at Euclid Ave., Oakland (510-452-9500).

Sweetdish Soiree
What: Candy, champers, and costume baubles by MDVII Antiques at the Marina bonbon boutique.
Why: Rush hour.
When: Sun., 6-8 p.m.
Where: 2144 Chestnut St., b/t Pierce & Steiner Sts. (415-563-2144).

READ
Getting Naked Again Book Party
What: Wine, lingerie, music, and more for the launch of Judith Sills’s new book about love, loss, sex, and moving on.
Why: Celebrate the nude you.
When: Fri., 4-9 p.m.
Where: Les Cent Culottes, 2200 Polk St., at Vallejo St. (415-614-2586).

DONATE
The Princess Project Dress Drive
What: Drop off new and gently worn formal frocks and accessories to benefit local girls in need.
Why: Be their prints charming.
When: Sun.-Feb. 14.
Where: Locations and times online at princessproject.org.

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