October 11, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Be a weekend prodigy.

SEE
My Kid Could Paint That
What: Thought-provoking documentary examines 4-year-old art world phenom Marla Olmstead’s rise and fall from grace.
Why: Is she Jackson Pollock Jr. or not?
When: Opens Fri.
Where: Lumiere Theatre, 1572 California St., at Polk St. (415-267-4893); Shattuck Cinemas, 2230 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley (510-464-5980).

Ocea: New Works by Joel Dugan
What: Brooklyn artist ponders the maritime life.
Why: Sea it for yourself.
When: Sat.-Nov. 3. Opening reception, Sat., 7-11 p.m.
Where: White Walls, 835 Larkin St., b/t Geary & O’Farrell Sts. (415-931-1500).

OM
Laughing Lotus
What: Colorful NYC yoga center just set up shop in the Mission with classes like Love Saves the Day (vinyasa flow for charity) and Midnight Yoga with live music.
Why: Ha ha hare krishna.
When: Class schedule online at laughinglotus.com.
Where: 3271 16th St., at Dolores St. (415-355-1600).

SHOP (and PARTY)
The Generic Man Launch
What: Gentlemen prefer jaunty new kicks by Generic Costume designer Kevin Carney and pal Brandon Day. Continue the rabble-rousing with space-disco sets by I Can’t Feel My Face dance party.
Why: It’s a shoe-in.
When: Fri. Launch, 7-10 p.m.; afterparty, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Gimme Shoes, 416 Hayes St., b/t Gough & Octavia Sts. (415-864-0691); Amnesia, 873 Valencia St., b/t 19th & 20th Sts. (415-970-0012).

SIP
Numi Tea Garden Opens
What: Oaktown brewers inaugurate teahouse with guest speakers, artisanal vendors, and music. Proceeds benefit Art in Action.
Why: Go tea’m!
When: Fri., noon-midnight. Event schedule online at numitea.com.
Where: 2230 Livingston St., at 22nd Ave., Oakland (510-533-8720).