July 12, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Le weekend, le film, le shopping.

SEE
SF Silent Film Fest
What: Three days of sound-free celluloid presented with live organ and piano music.
Why: Shush.
When: Fri.-Sun. Schedule online at silentfilm.org.
Where: The Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., b/t Market & 18th Sts. (415-621-6120).

SHOP
3.1 Phillip Lim Trunk Show
What: Get first dibs on the natty new collection. Toss back a cocktail or two.
Why: You’ll fall for it.
When: Fri., 5-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Metier, 355 Sutter St., b/t Stockton St. & Grant Ave. (415-989-5395).

NapaStyle Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 75 percent off vineyard-friendly cookware, tableware, and furniture.
Why: Now that’s entertaining.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Distribution Center, 360 Industrial Ct., Benicia.

GO
Sonoma County Showcase
What: Share a bottle and break bread with vinters and chefs at this four-day food and wine fest.
Why: In good taste.
When: Thurs.-Sun.
Where: Tickets online at sonomawine.com.

EAT
Grand Cafe Bastille Day Celebration
What: Feast on a four-course prix fixe menu of French eats like Alsatian flatbread and quenelles.
Why: Let yourself eat cake. And canard au vin.
When: Sat., 5:30-11 p.m.
Where: 501 Geary St., at Taylor St. (415-292-0101).