San Francisco - October 22, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

The sky’s the limit.

ADMIRE
Icons of Design
What: A designer showcase at Millennium Tower’s luxurious (and usually not open to the public) 52nd-floor Grand Residences, featuring more than 25 local design superstars. Proceeds benefit a different local charity each weekend.
Why: Ain’t life grand?
When: Weekends thru Nov. 22. Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 301 Mission St., at Fremont St. (415-593-1700).

SWOON
Style Cinema
What: New monthly screenings of films that have influenced fashion and style, kicking off with Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette (docs Unzipped and Valentino: the Last Emperor are planned in the future).
Why: Let them eat cake.
When: Thurs., 6:30 p.m.
Where: Velo Rouge Cafe, 798 Arguello Blvd., at McAllister St. (415-752-7799).

TOAST
Harvest Festival — Organic Beer & Wine Tasting
What: Sample organic bevs, chat with the producers, and bid in a silent auction at this event from California Certified Organic Farmers.
Why: To your health.
When: Fri., 4-8 p.m.
Where: Ferry Building Marketplace, 1 Ferry Plz., at The Embarcadero (415-983-8000). Tickets online at acteva.com.

LISTEN
Matisyahu at The Fillmore
What: The Hebrew hip-hop aficionado known for “King Without a Crown” brings his reggae-influenced sound to SF.
Why: It’s good to be king.
When: Thurs., 8 p.m.
Where: 1805 Geary Blvd., at Fillmore St. (415-346-6000).

RELISH
That Takes the Cake Anniversary
What: The beloved Cow Hollow bakery celebrates its second birthday with free cupcakes (including new flavors) and live music.
Why: The icing on the cake.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: 2271 Union St., at Steiner St. (415-567-8050).

Photo: David Duncan Livingston / Courtesy of Icons of Design