June 19, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Longest day + shortest night + fun in the sun = summer has begun.

STROLL
The Mission Statement Block Party and Fashion Show
What: Designer co-op partners with Zoe Bikini, Tribus, and Minnie Wilde to showcase summer looks with performances by SFC Double Dutch and Anthem & Kentura.
Why: You’re on a mission to make a statement.
When: Sun., 3-7 p.m.
Where: Lexington St., b/t 18th & Sycamore Sts. (415-255-7457).

SHOP
ElizabethW Summer Boutique
What: Local purveyor of luxury bath, body, and home products opens summer shop at Ghirardelli Square.
Why: You’ll foam at the mouth.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 900 N. Point St., at Larkin St., Fountain Plaza lvl. (415-351-2800).

HEAR
Thievery Corporation
What: Kings of electronica play the Greek Theatre for the Outernational Music Tour.
Why: They steal the show.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.
Where: UC Berkeley, Gayley Rd., Berkeley (510-642-9988). Tickets online at ticketmaster.com.

SAVE
Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash
What: Score up to 80 percent off at the designer sample sale featuring Marc Jacobs, True Religion, Ella Moss, DVF, and more.
Why: Back that sass up.
When: Thurs., 5-10 p.m.
Where: 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna St., b/t New Montgomery & Second Sts. Tickets online at sassycitychicks.com.

DRINK
Crushpad Summer Party
What: Massive Dogpatch winery hosts open house, featuring member barrel tastings and a Recchiuti chocolate demo.
Why: Don’t get squashed.
When: Sat., 2-6 p.m.
Where: 2573 Third St., b/t 22nd & 23rd Sts. Info at 415-864-4232 or e-mail hayden@crushpadwine.com.

GO
Britex Fabrics Dog Day Afternoon
What: Doggie fashion show featuring BooBoo Boulevard, bubbly, and silent auction benefiting Pets Unlimited at the Union Square fabric mecca.
Why: Score some poochie prints.
When: Sat., noon-2 p.m.
Where: 146 Geary St., b/t Stockton St. & Grant Ave. (415-392-2910). R.S.V.P. to 510-540-0209 or rsvp@rubypr.com.