San Francisco - April 02, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

This weekend is red haute.

SCORE
Valentino: the Last Emperor Private Reception
What: The first five to e-mail valentinodeyoung@yahoo.com receive two free tickets to the private reception with Matt Tyrnauer, director of the documentary about the Italian king of couture. (If you don’t get lucky, catch the film at Embarcadero Center Cinema.)
Why: Check out his project runway.
When: Fri. Doors open at Koret Auditorium, 6 p.m.; lecture, 6:30 p.m.; wine reception, 7:30 p.m.
Where: de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr. (415-750-3600); Embarcadero Center Cinema, 1 Embarcadero Center, b/t Sacramento & Clay Sts. (415-267-4893).

SAVE
Kismet Friends and Family Sale
What: Stop by for 20 percent off everything, including stock at the new shoe shop (Nanette Lepore, Bettye Muller, Lauren Merkin).
Why: As fate would have it.
When: Fri. & Sat.
Where: 601 San Anselmo Ave., at Magnolia Ave., San Anselmo (415-454-2629); Kismet Shoes, 564 San Anselmo Ave., at Magnolia Ave., San Anselmo (415-454-2629).

TASTE
Cade Winery Opens
What: Cheers to PlumpJack’s stunning new ecofriendly winery in Napa Valley.
Why: The first DailyCandy subscriber to call gets a complimentary food and wine tasting for four.
When: Daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. By appointment only.
Where: 360 Howell Mountain Rd., Angwin (707-965-2746).

PARTY
Philanthropist Benefit
What: Shop, drink, and mingle to support Edgewood Center for Children and Families.
Why: Put the do in donate.
When: Thurs., 6-8 p.m.
Where: 3571 Sacramento St., at Locust St. (415-441-1750). R.S.V.P. to info@philanthropistboutique.com.

SHOP
Chaiken Opens
What: Local designer known for classic, everyday staples opens new Marin flagship.
Why: Set up shop.
When: Thurs., 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 23 Sunnyside Ave., at Parkwood St., Mill Valley (415-777-1895).

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