May 8, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Word to your mother.

DRINK
Live
What: Score an assorted complimentary case of the new socially responsible and charitable energy drink for your next event.
Why: Live and learn.
When: Now.
Where: First ten people to R.S.V.P. to 415-615-2164.

EAT
Festa Della Mamma at A16
What: The Marina joint dishes out Italian egg delicacies, chestnut polenta, and bellinis at its once-a-year brunch.
Why: Mama mia.
When: Sun., 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 2355 Chestnut St., b/t Divisadero & Scott Sts. (415-771-2216).

Ad Hoc Brunch
What: Thomas Keller’s family-style mecca serves up a prix-fixe menu of Bouchon Bakery pastries, smoked sturgeon salad, and brioche French toast.
Why: Ad it to your list.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 6476 Washington St., b/t Mission St. & Oak Cir. (707-944-2487).

SAVE
Hush Sale
What: Score 40 percent-off 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, and Clu at the trendy boutique across the bay.
Why: It’s no secret.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 1354 N. Main St., at Duncan St., Walnut Creek (925-944-4874).

BUY
Paraflex Acrylic Frames
What: Custom frame shop stocks exclusive new candy-colored line in made-to-order sizes.
Why: Picture this.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: The Painters Place, 371 Hayes St., b/t Gough & Franklin Sts. (415-431-9827).