August 30, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Not to belabor the point, but it is a three-day weekend.

SEE
The King of Kong: a Fistful of Quarters
What: Last day to catch the riveting cross-country battle for the all-time high score in Donkey Kong. (Note: schedule extended through Sept. 6.)
Why: Video game on.
When: Thurs., 4:45, 7:15 & 9:45 p.m.; Fri.-Mon., 2:15, 4:45, 7:15 & 9:45 p.m.
Where: Landmark’s Lumiere Theatre, 1572 California St., at Polk St. (415-267-4893).

Harry Potter Marathon
What: Diehard Potterheads sit for back-to-back screenings of the first four films.
Why: Great Gryffindor.
When: Sat.-Mon., noon, 2:50, 5:50 & 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., at Market St. (415-621-6120).

EAT
Custom Burger/Lounge
What: Build your own with drool-inducing fixings like Kobe beef, artisan blue cheese, balsamic-marinated onions, and ketchipotle.
Why: Have it your way. Really.
When: Soft opening. Daily, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; lounge, Sun.-Thurs., noon-midnight; Fri. & Sat., noon-1 a.m.
Where: 121 Seventh St., at Natoma St., at the Best Western Americania (415-252-2634).

SUPPORT
Cook-Off for Afterschool
What: Four teams of celeb chefs (like Tyler Florence and Joey Altman) take on 30-minute challenges to benefit Afterschool Alliance.
Why: Whose cuisine reigns supreme?
When: Sun., 3-7 p.m.
Where: Jack Falstaff, 598 2nd St., at Brannan St. (415-836-9239). Tickets online at afterschoolalliance.org.