November 1, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Workweek, you’re dead to us.

DO
Day of the Dead SF
What: Join the annual procession through the Mission to honor los muertos. Come with flowers and candles for the community altar.
Why: Death becomes you.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.
Where: Meet up at 24th & Bryant Sts., end at Garfield Park.

SEE
Strange Fruit—Bad Seeds
What: Artists John Casey and Martha Sue Harris explore the beauty of grotesque through ink drawings and sculpture.
Why: Journey to the dark side.
When: Sat.-Nov. 30. Reception Sat., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Receiver Gallery, 1415 Valencia St., b/t 25th & 26th Sts. (415-550-7287).

Style Wars
What: Think Survivor meets Project Runway with a live audience. Guest DJs provide the soundtrack.
Why: Running with scissors.
When: Sat., 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna St., at 2nd St. (415-974-1719).

SHOP
Maiden Lane Trunk Show
What: Kale handbags, 2SisterDesigns gems, and MarieMarie fall collection and samples priced to fly.
Why: Maiden heaven.
When: Thurs., 4-8 p.m.
Where: Otis, 25 Maiden Ln., b/t Kearny St. & Grant Ave. More info at 415-613-3326.

Paragraph Grand Opening
What: Local designers (Nicacelly, Twelve Designs) share their wares to fete the shop’s brand new Inner Sunset digs.
Why: Put an indent in your wallet.
When: Fri., 6-10 p.m.
Where: 1234 9th Ave., b/t Lincoln Way & Irving St. (415-753-0700).

August Sale
What: Past seasons of Acne, Nudie, Steven Alan, and more up to 90 percent off. Select pieces from current season marked down 25 percent.
Why: Chasing summer.
When: Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 5410 College Ave., at Manila Ave., Oakland (510-652-2711).