September 13, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

This weekend, don’t go up river without a paddleboat.

WIN
Paddleboat Races
What: Team up for quick sprints along the bay. Or simply cheer. Liquid courage provided.
Why: The amazing race.
When: Sat., noon-5 p.m. ($5-$10 suggested donation for teams.)
Where: Aquatic Park, Hyde St. Pier. Directions online at maps.google.com.

READ
Off Mike: a Memoir of Talk Radio and Literary Life
What: Venerable KQED host Michael Krasny tells all with amusing stories and insights.
Why: One, two, three, testing.
When: You’re feeling highbrow.
Where: Online at amazon.com.

SHOP
Karen Walker Trunk Show
What: Meet the Kiwi superstar and check out her fall/winter collection.
Why: You? Present.
When: Sat., 5-7 p.m.
Where: Elizabeth Charles, 2056 Fillmore St., b/t California & Pine Sts. (415-440-2100).

440 Brannan Fall Showcase
What: Six local designers, like gr.dano and The 615 Project, present brand new wares.
Why: Peek behind the cutting table.
When: Thurs., 5-10 p.m.
Where: 440 Brannan St., b/t 3rd & 4th Sts. (415-957-1411).

Jackson Square Corner Sale
What: Two great stores that go great together. Twenty percent off anything you fancy (plates, jewelry) at Eden & Eden; sample sale wares from Area.
Why: Action Jackson.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 560 & 540 Jackson St., b/t Columbus Ave. & Montgomery St. (415-983-0490 & 415-989-2732).

EAT
An Indochine Evening
What: Tasting menu by the Bay Area’s top Asian chefs, Vietnamese fashion show, and shoe-shuffling to cap the night off.
Why: East of eatin’.
When: Sun., 6-10 p.m.
Where: Ana Mandara, 891 Beach St., at Polk St. Tickets at 415-771-6800 or e-mail chau@chilipepperevents.com.