San Francisco - November 05, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Pop goes your heart.

SHOP
DNA (Designers + Artists) Holiday Pop-Up Shop
What: Discounts up to 40 percent on a curated selection of established and emerging SF designers, including Bird by Alyssa Nicole (pictured), Catherine Fulmer, and Pretty Little Thing.
Why: Holidays come early.
When: Fri., 5-10 p.m.
Where: Space Gallery, 1141 Polk St., at Sutter St. (415-377-3325).

SIGN UP
Swirl, Sample Sales by DailyCandy
What: A new sample sale e-commerce site with clothing and accessories from our editors’ favorite designers at up to 80 percent off.
Why: DailyCandy subscribers get first dibs (and we’re giving away $100 gift cards to 100 early members).
When: Beta site (and first sale) launches Nov. 16.
Where: Online at swirl.com.

DINE
Mayes Oyster House Reopens
What: Classic seafood dishes in an equally classic space. Late-night dining seals the deal.
Why: Shell games.
When: Open for dinner.
Where: 1233 Polk St., at Bush St. (415-885-1233).

NOSH
Fabulous Food Festival
What: Sample gourmet nibbles and watch cooking demos at the only specialty foods show for consumers.
Why: Go F yourself.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Concourse Exhibition Center, 635 Eighth St., at Brannan St. (415-388-7208).

CELEBRATE
Street Art San Francisco: Mission Muralismo
What: Friday Nights at the de Young kicks off a yearlong celebration centered around the just-released book about SF’s vibrant street art scene. Expect live music, art activities, and projections of thousands of archival Mission murals.
Why: You’re on a mission.
When: Fri., 5:30-8:45 p.m.
Where: 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., in Golden Gate Park (415-750-3600).

CONTRIBUTE
Local 415 Trunk Show
What: Ecodesigners like Mr. Larkin, PACT, Josh Podoll, and Molly M Designs come together for an exhibition. Ten percent of the opening’s profits goes to Global Green.
Why: Shop local, help Global.
When: Reception, Thurs., 5-8 p.m.
Where: Eco Citizen, 1488 Vallejo St., at Polk St. (415-614-0100).

Photo: Courtesy of Bird by Alyssa Nicole

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