February 14, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Take heart.

DO
Animal Amore
What: Find out exactly how birds, bees, and bats do it on a daytime breakfast tour or with wine at night.
Why: Oh, you beast!
When: Thurs., 9-10:30 a.m.; Sat., 9-10:30 a.m. & 5-7:30 p.m.
Where: Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd., off Hwy. 580 (510-632-9525). To reserve a spot, fill out this form.

International Quirkyalone Day Party
What: 1. Create list in honor of Sasha Cagen’s new book: To-Do List: from Buying Milk to Finding a Soul Mate, What Our Lists Reveal About Us. 2. Listen to torch songs by Miranda Culp. 3. Make nice with fellow quirkyalones and list-makers.
Why: 4. Love yourself.
When: Thurs., 7-11 p.m.
Where: Red Hill Books, 401 Cortland Ave., at Bennington St. (415-648-5331).

SEE
Modern Love
What: Woo a honey bear or friend with Modernist works, champers, cupcakes, and love songs.
Why: M-e-t-h-o-d-o-f-l-o-v-e.
When: Thurs., 5:30-9 p.m.
Where: Lost Art Salon, 245 S. Van Ness Ave., at 13th St., ste. 303 (415-861-1530).

GIVE
Valentine’s Gift of Green
What: Offset the environmental impact of sending flowers, driving to a romantic dinner, and dimming your light switches by planting three trees.
Why: Sowing the seeds of love.
When: ASAP.
Where: Online at begreennow.com.

EAT (and Drink)
New Midday Menu at COCO5OO
What: Duck out of work for $3 tapas (spiced nuts and dried fruit, Spanish anchovies with tortilla, harissa-marinated prawns) and $6 libations (sherry, blood orange sangria).
Why: It kicks the 4 o’clock cookie’s ass.
When: Mon.-Fri., 3-5 p.m.
Where: 500 Brannan St., at 4th St. (415-543-2222).