San Francisco - June 11, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Test the waters.

SEE
Jaws
What: Catch a free showing of the legendary horror film as Waterfront Flicks debuts its outdoor summer film series on Jack London Square.
Why: Da dum, da dum.
When: Thurs., sundown-11 p.m.; trivia games, 7:30 p.m.
Where: East Lawn, Broadway, at Embarcadero W., Oakland (510-645-9292 ext. 221).

EAT
Oliveto Oceanic Dinners
What: Chef Paul Canales dishes ultra-fresh, sustainably harvested urchin, octopus, lobster, ocean plants, and more for the annual seafood smorgasbord at the Rockridge resto.
Why: Sea what all the fuss is about.
When: Thurs., 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5:30-10 p.m.
Where: 5655 College Ave., at Ocean View Dr., Oakland (510-547-5356).

FUNDRAISE
Urban Services Benefit
What: A silent auction, live music, and wine tasting at Robert Fountain’s killer SOMA studio to support SF’s YMCA.
Why: It takes a village, people.
When: Fri., 6-9 p.m.
Where: RF80, 80 Missouri St., b/t 16th & 17th Sts. (415-934-6767). Tickets online at secure.groundspring.org.

SHOP
The Crafty Hour
What: Lightbox SF corrals fourteen local artists and designers (Preen, Octopus Me) in SOMA for a happy hour-cum-trunk show.
Why: Trunk show in a bar = crunk show.
When: Thurs., 5-9 p.m.
Where: Bloodhound, 1145 Folsom St., b/t 7th & 8th Sts. (415-863-2840).

Bryna Nicole Trunk Show
What: Local handbag designer showcases her spring line with snacks and vino in the Marina.
Why: Bag, you’re it.
When: Fri., 3-7 p.m.
Where: My Roommate’s Closet, 3044 Fillmore St., at Union St. (415-447-7703).

PARTY
The Candy Store Anniversary
What: Free champers, candy, and 10 percent off everything to fete the Russian Hill sweet shop.
Why: Bon bon anniversaire.
When: Thurs., 5-8 p.m.
Where: 1507 Vallejo St., at Polk St. (415-921-8000).