Elixir Cocktail Club - Thursday, May 22nd

Elixir bar in the Mission has a Cocktail Club I've been wanting to check out. Next week is Tequila! Let me know if you'd like to join me.

Reiss Private Shopping Event- Thursday, 8th

This looks like fun, here's the message from Billion Dollar Babes:

Our friends at the REISS store in San Francisco are holding a private shopping night especially for Billion Dollar Babes. Mingle with friends, enjoy complimentary cocktails and shop at a 20% discount at this exclusive sale on Thursday May 8 from 6pm-9pm. To RSVP visit www.billiondollarbabes.com/reisssanfrancisco. Enjoy the sale!

Let me know if you'd like to join me!

Juno @ The Independent, Monday 4/21

Join me at The Independent to see Juno for free, and drink cocktails! Doors open at 7:30 and the movie starts at 8:00. Seats fill up fast, so it's good to get there by 7:30. Let me know if you want to join me.

Cafe Zoetrope

I got this tip from Tablehopper:

"For those who like to mix lit with libations, ~CAFE ZOETROPE~ is celebrating the special spring edition of All-Story (Francis Coppola's award-winning art and literary magazine) with complimentary wine tasting and appetizers on Tuesday, March 25th, from 6pm–8pm. No reservations are required and admission is free. 916 Kearny St. at Columbus, 415-291-1700."

Let me know if you want to join me..... you know the drill!

Bouquets to Art @ the de Young - Saturday, March 15th

If you've never been to the Bouquets to Art Festival at the de Young museum before you really should go. It's actually going on from March 11th through the 15th, but I'm free to go on the 15th.

I'm a member of the de Young, so I can get one person in with me for free. Let me know if you'd like to join me.

Chinese New Year Parade - Saturday, February 23rd

Katherine has scored some VIP passes in Union Square for the Chinese New Year parade and there are still 3 left. Let me know if you'd like to join me.

Gilbert & George Party @ the de Young - Friday, February 22

I keep seeing promo's everywhere for the new Gilbert & George exhibit at the de Young. As part of the Friday Nights at the de Young they're having a party for the G&G show. I read that Good Vibes will be there giving out 'adult' toys too ;-) The party is free, and I'm a member so can get myself and one other person into the exhibit for free too. Let me know if you'd like to go....

Public Marching Band - Sunday, February 10th

I'm hoping that this will cure my high school marching band trauma. Believe it or not I still have my old flute, though there are no guarantees how well I can play it!

So here's what they say about it:

Everybody!

Gather to make sweet noise in a semi-impromptu marching band.

Bring the following:

1. A hat!
2. An instrument!

Anything can make music: kazoos, spoons, paint cans...But PLEASE , no weapons or amplified instruments (but little Casios are ok).

We will be departing at 1:00 pm on February 10,from the corner of 18th and Church St. at Dolores Park.

Look sharp and don't forget your materials --your conductor cracks a mean whip!!

Battle of the Chefs - Monday, February 11th

Our own little SF version of Iron Chef.... here's what they say about it:

At the Macy’s Cellar “Battle of the Chefs” series, you’ll see two of San Francisco’s talented chefs compete head to head in front of a panel of food-celebrity judges. With one specific ingredient to work with, this action-packed hour will feature a true cook-off complete with play-by-play commentary. While only one chef will be awarded the winner, the real winner is you as you’ll get to enjoy the flavors of both. $10 admission includes the demonstration, samples of the food and drink and a recipe card. Events begin at 6:30pm on the specified dates below, space is limited.

Feb 11th, 2008 6:30 PM
Rick Corbo
Ducca Restaurant
VS
Travis Flood
Moose's Restaurant

March 10th, 2008 6:30 PM
Mark Sullivan
Spruce
VS
Mark Denham
Laïola

April 7th, 2008 6:30 PM
Joel Huff
Silks
VS
Ian Begg
Café Majestic

Let me know if you want to join me for any of the dates.

Lunar New Year Flower Market - Saturday, February 2nd

Here's what it's all about:

Welcome to San Francisco Botanical Garden's 9th annual Lunar New Year Flower Market. Shop for traditional plants and flowers for New Year celebrations, such as flowering quince, plum blossoms, kumquats, orchids and camellias. Celebrate the new year with Lion dancers, lively demonstrations, activities, and gifts. Stay later into the evening for a New Year fundraiser for the Sunset Recreation Center. Plants and flowers, raffle prizes, dancing and refreshments.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

10:00 am – 3:00 pm Traditional Flowers and Plants for Sale

9:45 am – Lion Dance Troupe

10:00 am – Doors open

10:30 am – Red Panda Acrobats

11:00 am – Chung Ngai Dance Troupe

12:15 pm – Red Panda Acrobats

1:30 pm – Story Time for Children and Families (in the HCR Library)

Demonstrations and activities throughout the day Refreshments available

Let me know if you'd like to join me.

No Pants San Francisco - Saturday, January 12th

Here's another hilarious flash mob-type event going on in SF (and nationwide)... ride BART without Pants!!! Here's the description:

Description taken from other cities' events...

First things first, if you don't know what this is you MUST go to www.improveverywhere.com and read, read, read! Also Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5021079203

New York is holding their annual No Pants Subway Ride on January 12th and WE NEED TO PARTICIPATE!

Improv Everywhere is a group based in NYC that stages large-scale "Scenes". The No Pants Subway Ride is an annual event that gets upward of 200 participants, some veterans and many new volunteers aka 'agents.'

Mission:

Ride BART WITHOUT YOUR PANTS. You can wear socks, shoes, boots, coats, gloves, shirts and hats - just no pants. Dress warmly as you will have no pants. (Please no thongs, it's just impolite. You might get jumped, groped or thrown in jail) The hard part is to be completely solid about it. Do not break a smile or get all giggly about it. You have to pretend like you don't know any of the other pantless riders. And when asked about it, don't acknowledge the wierdness. You should be acting like it is perfectly normal to have been waiting for and riding BART without your pants!

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION

1) Willing to take pants off on BART

2) Able to keep a straight face about it

**THIS IS A PARTICIPATORY EVENT. DO NOT SHOW UP UNLESS YOU PLAN TO TAKE YOUR PANTS OFF. **

DETAILS

When: Saturday, January 12 at 3:00 PM, Sharp! (Over by around 5:30)

Where: I'm thinking we should meet across the street from Embarcadero station, but I'm open to ideas here.

Bring: A backpack or other place to stow pants once they've dropped.

Do NOT bring: A camera, this would make things waaay too obvious

Wear: Normal winter clothes (hat, gloves, etc)

Further instructions to follow.

INVITE EVERYONE! It needs to be amazing.

Soooo, let me know if you're interested in going with me and maybe I'll have the nerve to take off my pants!!!

New Concert Blog!

Hi all,

I've decided to start yet another blog. This one is to invite you to concerts (one of my most favorite things to do). Subscribe here if you're interested!

-Susan

Rob Corddry performing with Naked Babies @ SF Sketchfest on Friday, January 11th

Rob Corddry (of The Daily Show) is performing at the Eureka Theater. Anyone interested in joining me?

Aimee Mann's 2nd Annual Christmas Show - December 2nd & 3rd

I really want to go to this show last year, but didn't make it. I'd love to go this year. Any interest in joining me?

Rebel Without A Cause, Saturday, September 15th

Another fun free movie night in Union Square. This time the classic "Rebel Without a Cause". Let me know if you'd like to share my blanket!

Gatsby Summer Afternoon - Sunday, September 9th

This looks like a very fun event. There's a Great Gatsby-themed picnic at the Dunsmuir Estate in Oakland this Sunday from 1-6. Check it out here, and let me know if you'd like to join me.

Annie Hall in Union Square - Saturday, April 4th

Another fun free movie in the park this weekend! Annie Hall is playing Saturday night in Union Square. Bundle up and join me.

Sixteen Candles in Dolores Park - Saturday July 21st

Relive the magic of John Hughes at Dolores Park this Saturday night. Sixteen Candles is the latest installment of the free movies in the park this summer. Bring wine, food, a blanket, and yourself! Oh, and let me know if you want to join me...

Kiki & Herb at A.C.T. - 7/13 - 29

I've read about these guys, looks like a great show, and tix are discounted on Goldstar. The Show starts 7/13 and goes through 7/29 at A.C.T.

Here's a little write up on the show:

The outrageous cabaret duo is bringing their hilariously naughty act to A.C.T. in a three-week summertime run. Get ready!

Kiki & Herb: Alive From Broadway finds the acclaimed duo back in San Francisco displaying their musical prowess with reinventions of songs by artists ranging from The Cure and Dan Fogelberg to the Wu-Tang Clan, the Scissor Sisters, Radiohead and Bob Merrill. Kiki (Justin Bond) is a brash, boozy septuagenarian chanteuse. She's seen it all and done it all, just don't expect her to remember it all. On stage with her stalwart accompanist and only living friend Herb (Kenny Mellman), Kiki lets rip with political rants, searing social commentary and confessions about their own highs and lows. Together they've self-medicated their way through numerous regimes, fads and fascists, presidencies, pregnancies and personal challenges that would send most people into rehab or retirement, but not Kiki & Herb. They don't quit!

Kiki & Herb: Alive From Broadway is the perfect introduction to an act The New York Times called "grand, vivacious and sordid." Join the duo in their latest installment of musical madness.

Let me know if you're interested in joining me.

TWS Denim Sale - Sunday, July 1

I've had great luck at this sale in the past. You do have to RSVP here, but it's free on Sunday! I'm definitely going, so let me know if you want to join me.

Hairspray movie in the park, Saturday, June 2nd

Another fun movie night in Dolores Park this Saturday at 8:00. We can bring a picnic, wine, whatever.

Check it out here for more details. Let me know if you want to go.

Billion Dollar Babes Sample Sale - Saturday, June 2nd

This is a great sample sale and I'm planning to go some time in the afternoon. RSVP here and let me know if you'd like to go with me.

Also just wanted to give a reminder that the GEN ART SHOP event is this Thursday, May 31st. Check out my post about it here.

Macy's Bags & Bubbles - Tuesday, May 22nd

Another last minute post... I just heard about this fun shopping event tomorrow night at Macy's. Let me know if you want to go!

Bags and bubbles

Sip some bubbly and view a runway show featuring the latest handbags from: Calvin Klein, Charles David, Dooney & Bourke, Fossil, Guess, Kenneth Cole NY,Kenneth Cole Reaction, Kipling, Lacoste, LeSportsac, Lucky Brand Jeans, Marc by Marc Jacobs, MICHAEL Michael Kors, Nine West, red by marc ecko, Rocawear, Kathy Van Zeeland.

Kathy Van Zeeland herself will be there to help you pick out the perfect bag?or one of them, at least!

Plus, spend $175 on handbags from participating designers and you?ll receive a $50 Macy?s Gift Card and a fantastic gift bag.**One per customer, please; while supplies last.6pm ? Handbags, Level 1 ?

RSVP: 415-393-3724

Zombie Outbreak, Friday, May 25th

The zombies are coming back this Friday at 6:00pm, somewhere downtown (details available here)... don't you want to come and watch?

Let me know if you want to join me.

The Graduate, Saturday, May 19th

This is last minute, but wanted to let you know about the free movie in the park Saturday night. The Graduate is playing at Washington Square Park at 8:00.

Let me know if you want to join me there.

Gen Art Shop SF - Thursday, May 31st

The Gen Art Shop SF event on Thursday, May 31st looks like a very fun shopping event, here's the info:

SHOP SF

Join us for an amazing evening of shopping, cocktails, fashion presentation, music and pampering...

Thursday, May 31st 6:00 - 10:00pm

The Galleria San Francisco Design Center101 Henry Adams StSan Francisco, CA

Gen Art is proud to invite you to the first ever SHOP SF! Check out the best fashion San Francisco has to offer all in one space. Guests will get to purchase the latest and greatest wares at discounted prices from over 30 of the hottest womenswear, menswear, and accessory designers during this four hour shopping spree. With an open bar, spa treatments, special fashion presentation, make-overs and a DJ, you and your credit card will not want to miss this unparalleled shopping experience!

Let me know if you're interested in joining me!

-Susan

Jonathan Lethem reading - Monday, April 16th

Jonathan Lethem (author of Motherless Brooklyn) is reading from his new book at Booksmith on April 16.

JONATHAN LETHEM reading & booksigning for "You Don't Love Me Yet"Monday, April 16 at 7:00 pm--- the bestselling National Book Critics Circle Award winner reads from his hilarious new rock n roll novel.

I'm going, let me know if you're interested in joining me.

Casino Royale, Monday April 2nd

I've heard this movie is really good eye candy... it's free at The Independent!

Let me know if you're interested in joining me.

Big Wheel Race, (Easter) Sunday April 8th

Join me (and Minty) at the 7th Annual 'BYOBW' Big Wheel Race

Easter Sunday, 2007 @ 4:00 pm

Race starts at Top of Lombard Street

TV on the Radio, Thursday March 29th

I'm going to see TV on the Radio this Thursday at The Fillmore and have an extra ticket.

Let me know if you want to go.

Borat at The Independent, Monday, March 12th

Cinema Drafthouse - 2 Screenings

Borat

Movie Night at The Indy!

Monday, March 12th (7PM / 9PM)

FREE - 2 Drink Minimum

Borat is playing (for free) at The Independent at 7:00 and 9:00. The crowd there for free movie nights is always fun, and they serve cocktails!

Let me know if you're interested in going.

Pillow Fight - Wednesday, February 14th

Yes, it's that time of year again. Last year's Pillow Fight was fantastic, you know you want to check it out this year!

Where: Justin Herman Plaza (Market & Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA.

When: Wednesday, February 14th, when the Ferry Building clock strikes 6pm.

What: PILLOW FIGHT!!!

How:

1) Tell everyone you know about Pillow Fight!

2) Tell EVERYONE YOU KNOW about Pillow Fight!!!

3) Nothing in your pillow but pillow.

4) Don't hit anyone with out a pillow.

5) Don't hit anyone operating a camera.

Minty and I definitely will be there, let me know if you want to join us.

Audium - any Friday or Saturday night

I think this sounds really cool, check it out....

"a dark and eerie sound labyrinth leads you into a small performance space where 169 speakers are suspended from the ceiling, and hidden behind sloping walls, under chairs, and beneath a floating floor. you sit in total darkness and are bathed in pure, moving "sound sculptures." ocean waves. children frolicking. you're experiencing audium. fifteen bucks will get you this brain massage inside their 49-seat theatre. consider it a secret destination (a building within a building, really) that's entirely space-aged and retro. performances are a combo of art and technology. no cimema. no live concert. just sound. bouncing from structure to structure. not your typical night out, no doubt. (can you say close encounters of the third kind? yes. and you should.)"




audium tickets:
$15 live performances starts at 8:30 p.m. most fridays and saturdays
box office opens at 8 p.m.
1616 bush street at franklin
415.771.1616
http://www.audium.org/

Let me know if you're interested in going.

Martin Amis in Conversation - Wednesday, January 24th

I have to admit I've never read any of Martin Amis's books, but thought it would be interesting to see him speak. Maybe it will even inspire me to read something of his!

He's speaking at the JCC in SF on Wednesday, January 24th and Goldstar has tix for $5. I know they'll sell out fast at such a great price so I went ahead and got 2 tickets. Whoever RSVP's first gets to go with me. If you miss that go ahead and get tix yourself at Goldstar or from the JCC if Goldstar is sold out.

Sing-a-long Grease - December 15 - 21

The Castro Theatre is having sing-a-long Grease from December 15th through the 21st. I went to the sing-a-long Sound of Music a couple years ago and it was fabulous. I can go on Sunday the 17th (matinee or evening), Monday the 18th, or Thursday the 21st.

Let me know if you can go (and when) and I'll get tix.

Santarchy - Saturday, September 9th

On December 9, cheap suit Santas will gather where it all began:

San Francisco. Details below.
HO,
Gather your Elves.

Fluff your Reindeer.

Be jowly.

Don your gay apparel.
Santa is on the move.

This is the firm date and will not change, rain or shine.

WHAT TO BRING:
* A Santa suit held together with zip ties and sticky remains of last year’s beverages and bodily fluids. (NOT just a santa hat.)

* CASH for drinks, bribes and tips (TIP YOUR BARTENDERS. Santa tips well.)

* $5.50 for ferry (if coming from Oakland)

* $1.50 for MUNI (in quarters) (MUNI has NO CHANGE MACHINES)

* An unmarked drinking vessel for beverages to supplement bar drinks

* Santafication tools (to make others into Santas).

* A ball* Toys/gifts (Naughty and Nice)

* Mistletoe

* Niblets (optional)

* Lube and condoms (elf size too if you’re into that sort of thing)

* Sex toys

* The Baby Jesus

* Comfortable shoes - because Rudolph will become too drunk to cart your sorry ass around.

* Warm clothes - Santa goes all night long

* NO CROCS

WHERE AND WHEN:

* 10:30am - San Francisco Gathering at Carousel @ Pier 39. Santas get on for ½ price: $1.50* 11:30am - Santarchy begins.

Porchlight, Monday, November 27th

I went to Porchlight for the first time last month and loved it. It's a wonderful event with interesting people telling stories at Cafe du Nord. I'd love to check it out again. I'd be happy to pick up the tickets.

Let me know if you want to go!

Mob of Waldos - Saturday, November 11th

It's another flash mob this weekend! This time a mob of Waldo's will show up at the Ferry Building Saturday at noon.

Let me know if you want to go.

Vodka Latka - Thursday, December 14th

How can you miss something called Vodka Latka?

If you don't have a tree, you don't have an excuse!

JDub Records, Progressive Jewish Alliance, and Reboot Present:Vodka Latka: Festival of Rights

MUSIC, DANCING, LATKAS, & A CELEBRATION OF SOCIAL JUSTICE LEADERS HIGHLIGHT THE 2ND ANNUAL BAY AREA EVENT, PRODUCED IN ASSOCIATION WITH NOISE POP

December 14, 2006

Golem, The Conspiracy Of Beards, DJ Anaan, and special guests

The Independent, 628 Divisadero St, SF CAPlus High Stakes Charity Dreydl$12 in advance / $15 day of show 21+8PM Doors, Cocktails and Latkas
The night starts with Cocktails and Latkas upstairs in the Independent Balcony. Then, turn the Festival of Lights into the Festival of Rights with a unique menorah lighting by local social justice activists, during which they'll share a "right" they fight for. Past lightings have included Gordon Mar of the Chinese Progressive Association, Mike Casey of Unite Here union, and Rabbi Dorothy Richman.

Eastern European folk-punk auteurs Golem (named after the legendary Jewish Frankenstein of Prague) will take the stage with a live performance that will electrify the night and whip crowds into a singing, dancing frenzy. Golem's racked up early raves for their electrifying sophomore LP Fresh Off Boat (released August 22nd on JDub Records), a motley, multi-lingual brew of Jewish, Slavic, and Gypsy music played with the abandon of a New York punk band. "The group's sultry bounce practically insists that you dance along" -Time Out NY

The Conspiracy Of Beards, based in San Francisco, are a 30 member a cappella male choir that exclusively performs the songs of Leonard Cohen. Inspired by late artist Peter Kadyk and directed by Daryl Henline, the group performs gritty yet uplifting renditions of Cohen's songs. Started in 2003 by Henline and Patrick Kadyk, the group has performed to enthusiastic audiences around the Bay Area including SFMOMA, Café Du Nord and the NPR program West Coast Live.

Throughout the night, participants can buy chips to gamble their way through High Stakes Charity Dreydl. Prizes will be given out to the highest grossing dreydl-ers and include a night for two at the Healdsburg Hotel. Chip purchases will benefit The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, an Oakland-based non-profit that promotes alternatives to violence and incarceration through cutting-edge campaigns and initiatives.

Here is some additional information about the producers:JDub Records is a not-for-profit record and event production company building community through innovative Jewish music and cross cultural dialogue. www.jdubrecords.org

Progressive Jewish Alliance is a new model for Jewish grassroots urban activism. www.pjalliance.org

Reboot provides an open space for participants to question, explore and reclaim identity and community on their own terms, and fosters collaborations to engage their peers the larger Jewish community, and theworld, in a similar pursuit. www.rebooters.net

Noise Pop is San Francisco's premiere indie music festival, celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2007. Noise Pop recently launched an on-going series of concerts, shows and special events.

Let me know if you want to go.

Holiday Charity Event - Thursday, November 16th

Just learned from Kimball about this cool charity event put on by pow.wow, a women's networking group. There will be music, shopping, and a charity raffle. Click here for more info and to get tickets.

Let me know if you want to come along.

Aimee Mann Xmas Show - December 4th & 5th

Just saw that Aimee Mann is doing a Christmas Show at Bimbo's on Monday, December 4th and Tuesday, December 5th. Thought it might be just the way to get in the holiday spirit. She'll be singing holiday songs and there will be "special" guests!

Let me know if you are interested in going.

President Clinton Rally for Prop 87 - Wednesday, November 1st

President Clinton is going to be at San Francisco City Hall Wednesday at 5:00 at the Prop 87 Rally. Here's where to sign up for your free ticket.

Let me know if you want to join me.

Pixies Movie Screening - Tuesday, November 7th

Amoeba in SF is screening the new Pixies Concert film for free at 12 Galaxies.

Let me know if you want to go.

Dia De Los Muertos - Thursday, November 2nd

I've always wanted to go to the Dia De Los Muertos celebration. The procession begins at 7:00pm at 24th & Bryant.

Let me know if you want to go.

Luxe Benefit Art Exhibition - Saturday, November 4th

Gen Art is putting on a benefit art exhibition. Check out the details and let me know if you want to go.

Billion Dollar Babes Sample Sale - Saturday, November 4th

Billion Dollar Babes is having another sample sale on Saturday, November 4th. Let me know if you want to go and I'll add you to my RSVP!

Miranda July Performance - Monday 10/23 or Tuesday 10/24

Miranda July (creator & star of the film "Me and You and Everyone We Know") is perfoming at Project Artaud Theather Monday, October 23rd and Tuesday, October 24th. I can go to either show. Tickets are $20.

Let me know if you're interested, I'll get the tix.

Bloomingdale's Girls Night Out - Thursday, October 19th

The brand new SF Bloomingdale's is having a cocktail / shopping event. How can we miss it?

Let me know and and RSVP to Splendora if you want to go.



Macy's is also having an event the same night. We can department store party hop! Here's the info:

You're invited to the Impulse party to see our new space!
Where's the party? (Thought you?d never ask.)

Catch a runway show in the Impulse Dept. on Level 3. Stop by our beauty bar (as if you need it). Try Betsey Johnson?s new fragrance(gotta love free samples). And no party would be complete without cocktails and hors d?oeuvres. Impulse-tini, anyone?

And there?s more. Spend $150 and get an exclusive Impulse signature scarf.* Spend $250 and get a $25 Macy?s Gift Card and designer goodies.* Spend $300 or more and get a custom piece of Polaroid Art byBest of the Bay winner Darwin Bell, valued at $120.*

Check out the latest looks from: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Max Studio.com, Laundry by Shelli Segal, 7 for All Mankind, Joe?s Jeans, C&C California, Free People, Nanette Lepore, and Trina Turk.

A $10 donation at the door will benefit Symphonix,the Young Professional League of the San Francisco Symphony, and San Francisco Opera?s BRAVO! CLUB, a group of young adults dedicated to cultivating the next generation of opera goers.

*While supplies last. Limit one per customer. Only valid on Impulse merchandise. No returns. Exchange only.

RSVP for this event.