June 7, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

This weekend, start your own model UN.

GROOVE
CSS
What: São Paulo post-hipsters dance their pants off. Then put them on their heads.
Why: Go Brazilian.
When: Sat., 9 p.m.
Where: Mezzanine, 444 Jessie St., at Mint St. (415-625-8880). Tickets online at ticketweb.com.

SEE
John Whitworth Robson: an American in Paris
What: Drawings and sketches of turn-of-the-century Paris, French 75 cocktails, and chansons françaises.
Why: Porquoi pas?
When: Thurs., 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Lost Art Salon, 245 S. Van Ness Ave., at 13th St., ste. 303 (415-861-1530).

Piece Offering: a California Collective
What: Eight SF & L.A. designers display Sharpie tees, bed sheets, hand-painted Vans, and more. DJs, live music, and wall movies, too.
Why: Had a piece lately?
When: Sat., 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: Space Gallery, 1141 Polk St., at Sutter St. (415-377-3325).

EAT
Mixt Greens II
What: A second ecogourmet lunch spot for sandwiches and design-your-own salads.
Why: Summer sequel.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 475 Sansome St., on Commercial St. (415-296-9292 or mixtgreens.com).

GIVE
Wine.Dine.Donate
What: Feast on a five-course meal prepared by top chefs like Mark Franz (Farallon) and Jan Birnbaum (Epic Roasthouse) to benefit local food banks.
Why: Feeding time.
When: Fri., 6:30 p.m.
Where: Farallon, 450 Post St., b/t Powell & Mason Sts. (415-956-6969). Tickets ($100) online at wolffsmg.com.