September 4, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Things could get a little hairy.

RESCUE
Bay Area Pet Fair & Adoptathon
What: Take home dogs, cats, rabbits, and more from 40 local shelters at this animal-palooza, featuring entertainment by The Muttley Crew.
Why: You’ve got an itch that they can scratch.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See event schedule.
Where: Marin Center, 10 Ave. of the Flags, at Memorial Dr., San Rafael (415-499-6400).

EAT
Amanda’s
What: In-n-Out meets Whole Foods at the new ecofriendly East Bay joint serving up healthy on-the-go grub like vegan burgers and baked fries.
Why: Oh, Mandy.
When: Daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 2122 Shattuck Ave., b/t Addison & Center Sts., Berkeley (510-548-2122).

O My Dawg
What: Hole-in-the-wall near Jack London Square offers German-style wieners, brew, and their signature frites with sauces like parsley wasabi and curry ketchup.
Why: What up, dawg?
When: Daily, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 463 2nd St., b/t Broadway & Washington Sts., Oakland (510-251-1531).

SAVE
Teacake Bake Shop September Promo
What: Enter code TEADAILY08 to score 10 percent off everything on the scrumdiddlyumptious site.
Why: Have your cake and eat it, too.
When: Thru Sept. 30.
Where: Online at teacakebakeshop.com.

SEE
Emanuel Bernstone Paintings
What: The German artist makes his U.S. debut with intense abstract renderings of still spaces.
Why: Different strokes for different folks.
When: Thurs.-Sept. 27. Opening reception, Thurs., 5:30-8 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Dolby Chadwick Gallery, 210 Post St., at Grant Ave., ste. 205 (415-956-3560).