October 2, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You have 29 days to plan your costume.

HEAR
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
What: Stop by the free concert in GG Park with headliners like Robert Plant, Emmylou Harris, and an appearance by MC Hammer.
Why: Can’t touch this.
When: Fri., 10:30 a.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10:45 a.m.
Where: Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park, b/t John F. Kennedy Dr. & Middle Dr. W. See map.

GRUB
Paul K Brunch
What: Hayes Valley joint opens doors early on the weekends to serve its signature bloodless Mary martini made with tomato-infused vodka.
Why: Special K.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: 199 Gough St., at Oak St. (415-552-7132).

DO
Ride the Rails
What: Take any local rail system (BART, Amtrak, Caltrain) into SF and save 20 percent on your stay at any Kimpton Hotels property.
Why: Wheel and deal.
When: Thru Dec. 30.
Where: Book online at kimptonhotels.com.

DRINK
Around the World in 80 Sips
What: Join Bottlenotes founder Alyssa Rapp for a wine tasting as she toasts her new book. Enter code DAILYCANDY at checkout and get $15 off your ticket.
Why: Sip, sip, hooray!
When: Fri., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Frey Norris Gallery, 456 Geary St., b/t Mason & Taylor Sts. (415-346-7812).

SHOP
Rebecca Beeson Sample Sale
What: Score frocks, tops, and sweaters from the spring and summer collections at up to 60 percent off.
Why: It’s no fabrication.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 1345 Howard St., b/t 9th & 10th Sts. (415-865-0471).

NIBBLE
Coco-luxe Caramels
What: Local artisan chocolate shop launches new line of chewy bonbons.
Why: Bite me.
When: Daily, noon-8 p.m.
Where: 1673 Haight St., at Cole St. (415-367-4012).