July 31, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Smell ya later, July. It’s all about August and everything after.

SEE
Little Monsters
What: Sip wine, nibble hors d’oeuvres, and check out inspiring images at the opening for local photog Brandon Joseph Baker.
Why: It’s all about image.
When: Sat., 7:30 p.m.
Where: My Trick Pony, 742 14th St., b/t Sanchez & Church Sts. (415-861-0595).

Purple Rain
What: Midnight Mass presents the ’80s classic starring the royal rocker himself.
Why: Let’s go crazy.
When: Fri. & Sat., midnight.
Where: Bridge Theatre, 3010 Geary Blvd., at Blake St. (415-751-3213).

GRUB
Fried Chicken Sundays
What: Head to BarBersQ in Napa for finger-lickin’-good natural free-range fried chicken dished with mashed taters and veggies.
Why: Fry not?
When: Every Sun., 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 3900 Bel Aire Plaza, ste. d, Napa (707-224-6600).

SIP
Sofia Rosé
What: Director-cum-vintner Francis Coppola releases another dazzling varietal in honor of his daughter.
Why: She’s pretty in pink.
When: At lunch.
Where: In your backyard.