Cupcake demos, Playland flashback and flowers, Happy Holidays!
Michael Ian Black
Friday, November 18 at 8PM & 10:15PM and Saturday, November 19 at 8PM & 10:15PM
Cobbs Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco…Price: $23.50
Michael Ian Black is a multi-talented actor, writer, and comedian. Black’s career began when he graduated from NYU and co-created, co-wrote and starred in the acclaimed MTV sketch comedy show, “The State.” From there, he co-created, co-wrote and starred in the Comedy Central series “Viva Variety.” For four years, he starred on NBC’s hit drama, “Ed”. He was also the voice and forearm of the popular Pets.com sock puppet. Source: CobbsComedyClub.com
Playland at the Conservatory
Friday, November 18 – Sunday, April 15 from 10AM-4PM
Conservatory of Flowers, 100 J F Kennedy Drive, San Francisco…Price: $7 and below
Step right up for a ride back in time as the Conservatory of Flowers presents an all new garden railway display celebrating the legendary Playland at the Beach and a bygone era of seaside amusement that was located on San Francisco’s West End. In a dazzling display landscaped with hundreds of dwarf plants, model trains and trolleys wend their way past the famed Sutro Baths, zip around a replica of the Victorian-era Cliff House and whiz through a fantastic mini version of San Francisco’s beloved Playland at the Beach. Young and old alike will marvel at the sight of Playland’s most famous attractions in miniature, all in swirling motion and bright with twinkling carnival lights, while the sounds of the arcade and even Laffing Sal’s boisterous voice transport visitors right back to the midway. Wee rollercoaster cars climb the steep tracks of the Big Dipper, Playland’s biggest thrill ride from the 1920s to the 1950s, while a mini Airplane Ride spins and spins in circles. Other attractions include the treacherous Diving Bell, the Fun House and Playland’s famed food arcade where hungry revelers could grab an enchilada at the Hot House or a sweet at the Candy Factory.
Source: SFStation.com and ConservatoryOfFlowers.org
25th Annual Embarcadero Center Building Lighting
Friday, November 18 from 4-8PM at Embarcadero Center, San Francisco
Price: Free
The festivities begin with Winter Carnival at 4:00 PM with children’s activities, entertainment, visits with Santa and a very special appearance by Mickey Mouse. The Building Lighting begins at 6:00PM with live performances from Disney on Ice presents Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 3. The toys are back in town and hitting the ice at Embarcadero Center! The countdown to the official lighting leads up to the illumination of One, Two, Three and Four Embarcadero Center followed by a grand fireworks display. Take in a San Francisco holiday tradition at Embarcadero Center. Source: EmbarcaderoCenter.com
Fernando Orellana’s Slideways – Opening Reception
Friday, November 18 from 6-9PM at Satellite66, 66 6th Street, San Francisco
Price: Free
Satellite66 is pleased to present Fernando Orellana’s new series of digital paintings, collectively entitled Slideways. The exhibition is on view from November 18 to December 31, 2011. An opening reception will be held on Friday, November 18, from 6-9pm.
The complex, multi-layered, and often humorous imagery in the series Slideways is produced somewhat automatically. “The initial drawings surface quickly, almost as if they already existed,” Orellana explains, “In many ways, I am just transcribing the images, allowing them to take shape on their own.” To achieve this, Orellana allows his consciousness to be distracted by external influences, which serves to remove deliberate mark-making from the process. Eventually, Orellana “sees” his subjects in the labyrinth of initial lines and embellishes them. The process is thus related to both the occult practices of automatic writing and Freudian ideas of free association. Source: Satellite66.org
Seasonal Cooking Demo: Kara Lind
Saturday, November 19 from 11-11:45AM at the Ferry Building, San Francisco Price: Free
CUESA is happy to welcome Kara Lind of Kara’s Cupcakes back to the kitchen. Her beautiful cupcakes are not only delicious, but also change with the season and the ingredients are sourced from local, sustainable businesses. Past demos by Kara have included recipes for her Vanilla Cupcakes with Blackberry Cream Filling and Blackerry Buttercream and Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Filling and Cream Cheese Frosting. We can’t wait to find out her autumn-inspired cupcake recipe for this demo!
All cooking demos take place in the CUESA kitchen under the North arcade of the Ferry Building and are free to the public with recipes and samples for all. Source: CUESA.org
Thread Indie Design & Fashion Show
Sunday, November 20 from 11-5PM
Metreon, 101 4th Street, San Francisco
Price: $5 with RSVP, $10 at the door
The 2011 Thread Show is back at the Metreon and bringing the best in emerging designers and independent fashion back to you. Shop from loads of trendsetting designers bringing you men’s and women’s clothing, accessories, shoes, jewelry and more. On top of shopping, take advantage of a DIY gift wrapping station, signature cocktails, all-day giveaways, a Thread photobooth, massages, and mini-manis from a local salon. An art gallery will also showcase top local artists. Source: SF.FunCheap.com ThreadShow.com
PIER 39 Tree Lighting Ceremony
Sunday, November 20 from 12-6PM at Pier 39, San Francisco
Price: Free
Join PIER 39 as we welcome our special pals direct from the Disneyland® Resort, the Merriest Place on Earth during the Holidays, to kick-off the season with warmth, merriment and lots of holiday spirit! Families and friends are invited to PIER 39’s Tree Lighting Celebration to give hugs to some of your favorite Disney Pals, sing along with live holiday music, engage in interactive booths and more. The event culminates at 5:30pm as PIER 39′s majestic 60ft. tree adorned with glistening ornaments, bows and twinkling lights is illuminated against a stunning backdrop of the San Francisco City skyline.
Source: Pier39.com
