Valentine's week (end)!
In case you might have forgotten…it’s Valentine’s Day!
Have you sent flowers to that special person? Made dinner reservations? Here are a few last minute ideas to enjoy the evening…
Belden Place is a cute 1 block alley that is home to 8 different restaurants. All the restaurant owners will have the street covered so there will be inside and outside dining available (heaters, too, so everyone will be warm and happy!). You’ll be a star!
This sounds like Valentine’s Day FUN!! Saturday, February 13, 2010
MEZZANINE presents-Paradise Lovers’ Disco
On the Singles’ Disco Dancefloor: DJs from Gemini Disco, Beat Electric, Honey Soundsystem, and Donuts!! In the Lovers’ Lounge: The Sweaterfunk Crew – playing modern soul/boogie love steppers all nite
9 PM – 3 AM $5 ALL NITE!! FREE Before 11pm w/RSVP @ mezzaninesf.com
For Lovers bottle service call: 415-625-8880
Traffic Watch- 2 events affect driving the coast towards Monterey and Carmel…
Saturday is the Maverick’s Surfing Contest!!! The 2010 Mavericks Surf Contest presented by Sony Ericson and Barracuda Networks has been called for this Saturday, February 13. Go in person or view the contest locally as the world’s most dangerous waves meet baseball’s perfect address. Last year over 1,000 people spent the day at AT&T Park watching the plasma screen satellite feeds and the HD big screen scoreboard. Tickets include in and out privileges, maybe more importantly, a percentage of ticket sales help protect the natural environment. 24 Willie Mays Plaza, SF, CA 94107 See www.sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com or www.maverickssurf.com
The Pebble beach Pro Am Golf Tournament
Friday, February 12 8:00 a.m. Second round, all three courses
Saturday, February 13 8:00 a.m. Third round, all three courses
Sunday, February 14 7:30 a.m. Final round, Pebble Beach Golf Links
There will be traffic all around the peninsula, so plan accordingly…
Museum happenings…
Friday Nights at the de Young…this special series offers free programs and live music from 5-9pm. Enjoy cocktails, special evening Café menu and discounted King Tut admission- $20 Adult/Senior/Student, $15 Member/Youth (6-17). This week’s lineup includes: live music, a lecture on the museum’s permanent African art .View the special exhibitions Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs and Amish Abstractions: Quilts from the Collection of Faith and Stephen Brown. February 12
The de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Imagine yourself saying “fabulous diamonds!” Enjoy the amazing pieces of art created by Cartier at the Palace of the Legion of Honor exhibit. You’ll also find the Dutch/Flemish masters, Rodin, Monet, the Bowles collection of gorgeous porcelains and more. There is a $10 special exhibition surcharge for Cartier and America. Admission: $20 adults, $17 seniors, $16 youths 13–17. 100 34th Avenue, San Francisco www.famsf/legion
First Impressions…almost 100 impressionist works of art (on loan from the Musee d’Orsay) are on display at the deYoung Museum. Marvel at Degas, Renoir and Whistler among others. www.famsf/deyoung
For a little change of pace…
Did you know that there are 6 (six, count ‘em, six) beautifully maintained Peruvian bronze cannons, circa 1600, in the Presidio? Great place for walking and City history!
SF Sketchfest- a real comedy bonanza!!! (through February 14)
SF Sketchfest was founded in 2001 to showcase the talents of six Bay Area sketch comedy groups: The Fresh Robots, Kasper Hauser, The Meehan Brothers, Please Leave the Bronx, Totally False People and White Noise Radio Theatre. From the debut in January 2002 a it has grown rapidly into a nationally recognized comedy festival mixing national headliners, local favorites and the best up-and-coming groups from throughout North America performing sketch, improv, stand-up and alternative comedy. See performers from every major North American television comedy smash of the last 25 years including Saturday Night Live, The Kids in the Hall, Mr. Show, Arrested Development, The Upright Citizens Brigade, The State, Strangers With Candy, The Simpsons, The Daily Show in intimate live performances and discussions.A favorite with audiences, critics, and performers alike. www.sfsketchfest.com
And, as always- vital information regarding Alcatraz and Fisherman’s Wharf…
It’s important to book ahead for Alcatraz. For advance tickets go to Www.AlcatrazCruises.com or call 415-981-7625. Tours depart from Pier 33 at Fisherman’s Wharf. Important information about BART Sundays & Holidays- BART service begins later in the morning on Sundays and holidays. Please do not use BART if you have flights before 9:30am.
