July 17, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Hope you saved up for the weekend.

BARK
Soma Grand Yappy Hour
What: Party with your pooch to benefit Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA with champers, nibbles, and complimentary pet portraits.
Why: It’s a ruff life.
When: Sat., noon-4 p.m.
Where: 1160 Mission St., b/t 7th & 8th Sts., 5th flr. park lvl. Info at 415-252-5888.

DRINK
Bacon and Eggs Bloody Mary
What: Breaksology (breakfast + mixology) concoction at Potrero resto is garnished with applewood smoked bacon and quail eggs.
Why: Make a meal of it.
When: Sat. & Sun., noon-3:30 p.m.
Where: Lingba Lounge, 1469 18th St., at Connecticut St. (415-647-6469).

EAT
Cilantro
What: New hole-in-the-wall Mexican joint in the Tenderloin dishes classics like burritos, tacos, and cervezas ’til 2 a.m on weekends.
Why: It’s the whole enchilada.
When: Sun.-Wed., 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 8 a.m.-3 a.m.
Where: 1035 Geary St., b/t Van Ness Ave. & Polk St. (415-931-6065).

SAVE
Chaiken Sample Sale
What: Save on dresses, tops, skirts, and pants from the local designer’s summer collection.
Why: It’s a clothes call.
When: Thurs. & Fri., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 116 New Montgomery St., b/t Mission & Minna Sts., ste. 820 (415-777-1895).

Robin Brouillette Sale
What: Nab 20-50 percent off summer frocks at the designer’s Potrero Hill boutique.
Why: They’re a cheap frill.
When: Thurs.-Sat., noon-8 p.m.
Where: 1331 18th St., b/t Missouri & Texas Sts. (415-206-9335).

Sample Angel Sale
What: Sip wine and score 25 percent off total purchases, including Akiko, Single, Catherine Malandrino, and more already marked down 50-80 percent.
Why: This is heaven on earth.
When: Thurs., 4-9 p.m.; Fri., noon-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 514 Presidio Ave., at California St. (415-567-8862).