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9/9/10: “Off The Grid” Thursday: Gourmet Street Cart Night | Upper Haight

Johnny Funcheap — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:08:06 +0000

Off the Grid (OtG) a “roaming” mobile food extravaganza that travels to different locations finally lives up to its name and ventures outside the safe confides of its normal location at Fort Mason to take up Thursday evening residence in the Upper Haight

Come by Thursday, September 9th from 4pm to 9pm at Stanyan and Wller and see 8 + vendors including Chairman Bao, Seoul on Wheels, Le Truc, Hapa SF, Senor Sisig and Curry Up Now. Fresh cut seasonal flowers from LulyBelle Flowers will also be available for purchase. Flowers and Dinner? How romantic.

9/10/10: 110th Anniv. of Music Concourse & Fountain Ceremony | GG Park

Johnny Funcheap — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:48:53 +0000

The historic fountains at the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park have been renovated, thanks to dollars from the state’s Prop 40 fund and the city’s Open Space reserve fund. On Friday, September 10, at 9:30 a.m., join us for a celebration event marking the completion of the Music Concourse renovation as well as the 110th anniversary of the Music Concourse.

9/11/10: Hukilau Poke Festival & Spam Musubi Eating Contest | SF

Website Contributor — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:43:20 +0000

Set like a neighborhood block party, this annual event (now in its ninth year) features a temporary outdoor stage for Hawaiian-cover band performances, a Poke Recipe contest, “door” prize giveaways, hula performances and the ever-popular Spam Musubi eating contest.

If you think watching professional hotdog eating contests on ESPN is entertaining, you haven’t lived until you’ve hooted and hollared for “your” local Spam Musubi contestant… live.

Hukilau, a hawaiian-themed restaurant on Masonic and Geary serves up a select menu, full bar inside, beer garden outside, a sushi cutting and lei making demonstrations in a casual, fun and family environment full of Aloha.

9/11/10: 15th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival | SF

Website Contributor — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:36:49 +0000

Indulge in chocolate delicacies, sip wine and enjoy chocolate-inspired family activities at the two-day Chocolate Festival at Ghirardelli Square. Some activities include chef demonstrations, live music and the famous Earthquake Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest.

Most events are free and open to the public, but tickets must be purchased to sample chocolate products, $20 gets you 15 samples.

15th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival
2010 Schedule

Saturday

Chef Demonstrations at the Cadillac Culinary Stage in the West Plaza

1:00 Adrienne Garcia, Marché, Menlo Park, making spicy chocolate cremeux espresso granité with bourbon cream
3:00 Steve Genzoli, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, From Cocoa Bean to Chocolate Bar
4:00 Scott Broccolli, The Pub, making a BBQ favorite with chocolate

Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contests sponsored by Ghirardelli Chocolate Co.

2:00 Earthquake Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest
2:15 Children’s Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest (5-8 year olds)
2:30 Children’s Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest (9-12 year olds)

Sunday

Chef Demonstrations at the Cadillac Culinary Stage in the West Plaza

12:30 Steve Genzoli, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, From Cocoa Bean to Chocolate Bar
1:00 Robert Waddell, Sweet, making bittersweet cremé bruleé
3:00 Kara Lind, Kara’s Cupcakes

Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contests sponsored by Ghirardelli Chocolate Co.

2:00 Earthquake Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest
2:15 Children’s Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest (5-8 year olds)
2:30 Children’s Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest (9-12 year olds)

Both days

All Day Crown & Crumpet Special Chocolate Tea Menu at Crown & Crumpet Tea Salon. RSVP by calling 771-4252.

12:00-2:30 Live music by Magnolia Jazz Band
2:30-5:00 Live music by Dave Costa

9/11/10: All Girl Post Punk “Grass Widow” Live Instore | Amoeba Haight

Website Contributor — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:01:51 +0000

Grass Widow formed in 2007 and quickly received attention within the Bay Area as well as national underground press via publications like Yeti.

Influenced by similarly all-female punk and post-punk acts like The Neo Boys and Kleenex, Grass Widow also notes The Move and The Kinks as major sources of inspiration, which can be heard in their three-part harmonies, complex arrangements, and odd chord progressions.

On August 24, Grass Widow will release their latest full-length on Kill Rock Stars, Past Time.

9/19/10: Shakespeare in the Park | Presidio

Website Contributor — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:17 +0000

Enjoy a rollicking tale about the complications of love, romance and friendship when Free Shakespeare in the Park returns to the Presidio.

Presented by the S.F. Shakespeare Festival and featuring three outrageous outlaws, a misbehaving dog and fun 60’s songs, Two Gentlemen of Verona is a zany, comic caper that’s sure to delight the entire family.

FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
September 4 to September 26, 2010
- Saturdays Evenings at 7:30 pm;
- Sundays & Labor Day at 2:30 pm
Civil War Parade Ground Lawn
(next to the Officers’ Club)

Fans should arrive about an hour early. Pillows and low-back folding chairs are allowed. Snacks and beverages available for purchase or bring a picnic.

10/21/10: Homeless Connect Health Fair | Berkeley

David — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:54:44 +0000

Berkeley Food & Housing Project presents the second annual Homeless Connect Health Fair.

Free health and wellness services will be offered for homeless men, women, and children. A wide variety of services will be available including vision screenings, HIV testing, massage, flu vaccines, mental health counseling, foot washing, haircuts, and much more.

For more information, contact Dianna Kane, BFHP’s Health Care Coordinator, at 510-809-8516 ex. 516.

9/15/10: Breezin’ (A Yacht Rock Dance Party) | TL

David — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:52:15 +0000

Set sail on a sea of smooth tunes, with DJs Amy A and Brynnie Mac. We spin your favorite 70/80s soft rock hits every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Slip on your top siders, sip on a Seabreeze and enjoy. No Cover

Steely Dan
The Doobie Brothers
Pablo Cruz
Loggins
Hall and Oates
Toto
And much much more

9/23/10: “Kardash”: Belly Dance & World Music Night | North Beach

David — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:51:32 +0000

Enrico’s presents: KARDASH – Eastern fusion of rhythm, ambience and dance. Award winning internationally acclaimed Nyla Crystal and Sureyya Hada will dance to Kardash’s fusion music which is a blend of Turkish, Persian, Indian, Arabic music and more..

Band Members:
Marty Huerta: acoustic guitar, electric sitar and vocals
Murat Bayhan: doumbek, drums and percussion
Surreyya Hada: Belly Dancer
Nyla Crystal : Belly Dancer

9/12/10: Free Guided Walking Tour: “Trees and History of Russian Hill”

Website Contributor — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:49:01 +0000

Certified arborist Ted Kipping and architect and local historian Joe Butler will lead a walking tour of the trees and history of Russian Hill. It’s a steep hike with interesting plantings, fabulous views and engaging history.

Gather at the bottom of the Vallejo Street Stairs (between Taylor and Mason), accessible from MUNI bus lines 30, 41 and 45.

RSVP sarah@fuf.net