November 6, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Here comes the sun.

GO
Project Ahimsa: West Coast Sessions
What: Check out Brit DJ Bobby Friction as he spins Bhangra to benefit a music program within Uganda’s House of Hope orphanage for children with HIV and Africa Live!, a music program for kids in Ghana.
Why: Music makes the world go ’round.
When: Thurs., 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Supperclub, 657 Harrison St., at Hawthorne St. (415-348-0900). Tickets online at sanfrancisco.going.com.

ORDER
Cook SF Thanksgiving Kit
What: Gourmet organic meal service delivers a ready-to-cook feast for ten including a brined turkey, corn bread stuffing with sausage, veggies, and an apple pie for $289.
Why: You’ll flip for their birds.
When: Reserve by Nov. 21. Kits delivered on Nov. 26.
Where: To order, call 415-513-5328 or e-mail customerservice@cooksf.com.

SEE
Diem Chau Exhibit
What: Seattle artist known for pencil and crayon carvings showcases her latest masterpieces at Union Square.
Why: Carpe diem.
When: Thru Dec. 24. Tues.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Opening reception, Thurs., 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Mark Wolfe Contemporary Art, 49 Geary St., b/t Grant & Kearny Sts., ste. 202 (415-369-9404).

SHOP
Maneater Threads and Goldenbleu Sample Sale
What: The famed handbags plus Mike & Chris, Laila Azhar, Young Fabulous & Broke, and more up to 80 percent off.
Why: Come on, everybody, whatcha here for?
When: Fri., 4-7 p.m.
Where: Maneater Threads, 101 Townsend St., at 2nd St., ste. 302 (415-777-1488).

NOMINATE
A Local Hero
What: Vet your favorite candidate to win the Heroes & Hearts award at the annual luncheon benefiting San Francisco General Hospital Foundation.
Why: You’ve been holding out.
When: Deadline for submissions is Nov. 10.
Where: Download the nomination form.