April 3, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Saddle up, partner.

SEE
Open Range
What: Wide-open spaces interpreted by artists like Hollywood agent turned photog Michele Hofherr.
Why: Giddyup.
When: Thru Apr. 18. Mon., Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m. Reception, Sat., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Esteban Sabar Gallery, 480 23rd St., b/t Telegraph Ave. & Broadway, Oakland (510-444-7411).

EAT
Chez Papa Resto
What: Provençal favorite on Potrero opens second locale in Mint Plaza.
Why: Papa’s got a brand new baguette.
When: Lunch, Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; dinner, Mon.-Sat., 5:30-11 p.m.; Sun., 5:30-10:30 p.m.; brunch, Sat. & Sun., 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 414 Jessie St., b/t Mission & Market Sts. (415-546-4134).

HEAR
Music at 330 Ritch
What: Legendary SOMA venue reopens after extensive renovation and now serves tapas and midnight snacks.
Why: Share the wealth.
When: Reopening party, Fri., 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Wed.-Fri., 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-midnight.
Where: 330 Ritch St., at Townsend St. (415-541-9574).

BUY
Fabric Sale at Stitch Lounge
What: Choose from colorful assortments of silk and cotton prints, wool suitings, and some novelty fabrics all below wholesale.
Why: A stitch in time saves nine (or ten, or eleven).
When: Sat., 1:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: 182 Gough St., at Oak St. (415-431-3739).

DRINK
Curve Ball Kolsch
What: Celebrate baseball’s opening season by chug-a-lugging this crisp, herbal brew (big TVs, an outdoor beer garden, and brewery tours add to the appeal).
Why: It’s a home run.
When: Mon.-Thurs. & Sun., 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Where: Pyramid Alehouse, 901 Gilman St., at 7th St., Berkeley (510-528-9880).