San Francisco - June 04, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Ladies, start your engines.

ENTER
Rental Car Rally 2009: SF to Yuma
What: Sign up for the inaugural race in which the team (costumes encouraged) with the lowest mileage on its rented or owned wheels to hit the Arizona finish line from SF wins $1,500.
Why: Va va vroom.
When: Registration deadline Wed., June 10, 9 p.m. Race begins June 12.
Where: Online at rentalcarrally2009.eventbrite.com.

SHOP
Covet Grand Opening Party
What: Bellinis, cupcakes, minifacials, and 25 percent off purchases at the Inner Richmond’s new accessories boutique.
Why: Hold it dear.
When: Thurs., 5-9 p.m.
Where: 391 Arguello Blvd., at Clement St. (415-751-1158).

SUPPORT
Creativity Explored’s Dance Party and Auction
What: Bid on art and cut a rug at the Mission gallery’s annual fundraiser for its artists with developmental disabilities.
Why: Art and soul.
When: Sat., 7:30-11 p.m.; swing lesson, 7 p.m.
Where: 3245 16th St., at Guerrero St. (415-863-2108). Tickets online at store.creativityexplored.org.

MUNCH
Psycho Donuts
What: You’ll flip for Manic Malt, S’mores, and Bipolar flaves along with donut fries at the twisted South Bay bakery.
Why: They put the nuts in donuts.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-noon; Fri., 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 2006 Winchester Blvd., at E. Campbell Ave., Campbell (408-378-4540).

MINGLE
Oy Vey! Thursdays
What: Schmooze it up after clocking out with Manischewitz shooters at the CJM’s new first-Thursday-of-the-month happy hours.
Why: Drink your gin-and-tonic-ah.
When: Thru Sept. 3. Thurs., 5-8 p.m.
Where: 736 Mission St., b/t 3rd & 4th Sts. (415-655-7800).

GO
Press Lunch (or Brunch)
What: Leslie Rudd’s swanky Napa steakhouse kicks off summer with new midday meals (brioche French toast, steak and eggs, crab sammies) on weekends.
Why: Hot off the Press.
When: Fri.-Sun., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: 587 St. Helena Hwy. S., St. Helena (707-967-0550).