March 13, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

In with the old.

SHOP
San Francisco Vintage Fashion Expo
What: Score looks of yore, from roaring ’20s deco dresses to totally ’80s acid-washed denim.
Why: Fine vintage.
When: Sat. & Sun. Early buying, Sat., 9-10:30 a.m.; regular hours, Sat., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Nob Hill Masonic Center, 1111 California St., b/t Taylor & Jones Sts. (707-793-0773). Early tickets are $20. Regular tickets are $10.

SEE
B Western and Vintage Film Fest
What: Two days of Golden Age of Hollywood — Baby Face, Lady Killer, and The Little Rascals. Brownie points for going as Dale Evans, Roy Rogers, or Silver.
Why: B there.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.
Where: Alameda Naval Air Museum, 2151 Ferry Pt., b/t W. Trident Ave. & W. Seaplane Lagoon, bldg. 77, Alameda (510-846-1019).

EAT (and DRINK)
Happy Hour at Brick
What: New chef Alex Marsh makes merry with hearty bites (country-fried mushrooms, lamb sliders). Two bucks off signature cocktails (Mexico 70, Elder Sour) make even merrier.
Why: A solid foundation for a good buzz.
When: Daily, 5-6:30 p.m.
Where: 1085 Sutter St., at Larkin St. (415-441-4232).

GIVE
Tap Project
What: Support UNICEF’s clean water programs by donating a buck or two for Hetch Hetchy’s finest at participating restaurants during World Water Week.
Why: Yet another reason to hydrate.
When: Sun.-Mar. 22.
Where: For list of restaurants, go to tapproject.org. Or donate directly.

SAVE
18th Amendment & Karen Walker Jeans
What: Take 40 percent off skinnies, bell bottoms, and boyfriends.
Why: Blues clue.
When: Starts Thurs.
Where: Elizabeth Charles, 2056 Fillmore St., b/t California & Pine Sts. (415-440-2100).