May 17, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

RIDE
Breezer Bikes
What: Comfy, user-friendly cycles made by a Sausalito company.
Why: Cruiser control.
When: As often as possible.
Where: Online at breezerbikes.com.

GIVE
SF Through the Eyes of Our Children
What: Buy art made by young folks to raise funds for nineteen Bay Area children’s programs.
Why: Kid you not.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Le Petit Trianon, 3800 Washington St., at Maple St. To donate online, go to cifunds.org.

GO
Maker Faire
What: Arts, crafts, clothing swaps, and DIY projects up the wazoo.
Why: You’re a tinkerbell.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: San Mateo Fairgrounds, 2495 S. Delaware St., at 25th Ave. (650-574-3247). Tickets online at store.makezine.com.

BUY
Sample Sale
What: Talla spring collection and accessories by Cookie and the Dude.
Why: Window concert by Uni & Her Ukulele.
When: Sat., 3-6 p.m.
Where: Candystore, 3153 16th St., b/t Valencia & Guerrero Sts. (415-863-8143).

GET
Sewing
What: Lotta Jansdotter previews her new collection and signs copies of her new book, Simple Sewing.
Why: It’s sew easy.
When: Fri., 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Lavish, 540 Hayes St., b/t Octavia & Laguna Sts. (415-565-0540).