Sarah Vowell @ Stacey's Bookstore - Friday, October 17th @ 12:30

For all of my fellow downtown workers, Sarah Vowell will be doing a lunchtime reading and book signing at Stacey's Bookstore this Friday at 12:30. She'll be supporting her new book "The Wordy Shipmates". I'm sure it will be another great book. Let me know if you'd like to join me!

Slacker Uprising - Monday, October 13th

The Independent is showing Michael Moore's Slacker Uprising for free! Here's what they say about the movie:

Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Michael Moore has never been afraid of a fight, and this year's presidential election is no exception. Slacker Uprising, a new movie about his swing state tour in the 2004 election maximizes the reach of his message and as a thank you gift to his fans. Moore is adopting a novel approach to distribution appropriate to politics in the age of the internet: he's teaming up with Robert Greenwald's Brave New Films to distribute the movie online, free of charge.

Doors open at 7:30... let me know if you want to come along!

MP3 Experiment - Saturday, October 4th

It's time for another flashmob event... go here to find out about this cool Improv Everywhere event. Let me know if you'd like to join me.

Vertigo in Union Square - Saturday, October 4th

It's the last film night in the park. This time the classic 'Vertigo' (set in SF) shown in Union Square. Come along with wine, food and a blanket!

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass - Saturday & Sunday, October 4ths & 5th

It's HSB time again!! I'm planning to go on Saturday and Sunday. Let me know if you'd like to join me.

O Brother, Where Art Thou? in Dolores Park - Saturday, September 20th

It's the penultimate (I just love that word) SF movie in the park this Saturday, with the wonderful Coen Bros film 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' playing at Dolores Park. I'm sure it will be another great night, so join me!

Il Postino @ Washington Square Park - Saturday, September 6

It's another film night in the park, this time the wonderful Italian film 'Il Postino' at Washington Square Park, of course. Let's get some pizza and see the movie!

Mamma Mia Sing-Along - Labor Day Weekend

Come on ABBA fans... join me to see, and sing along with Mamma Mia. They're putting on a special sing-along version of the film this weekend at the Century Theatre in the San Francisco Centre. Let me know if you'd like to go with me sometime this weekend.

Supperclub Picnic in GG Park - Sunday, August 17th

Supperclub is putting on a picnic (called Grass) in Golden Gate Park this Sunday. Here's how they describe it:

Supperclub and Bassyx bring youGRASS, Supperclub in the Park!

A free, outdoor all-day event with food, beer & wine bars, all the Supperclub beds and tables to chill out on, freaky live entertainment, fire dancing and much more! w/Mad Science (DJ GUNZ & Ace Tatsu), Michael Anthony, Sen-Sei and Andrew Phelan, Tall Sasha and more TBA.. afterparty at Supperclub. This is a FREE party folks, and there's NEVER been one like this so don't miss it!

It sounds very cool, and they have picnic beds! I'd love to check it out, so join me!!!

Zombie Alert: This Saturday

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Zombie Alert: This Saturday

Friends and countrymen, it is with a heavy heart that I report on the state of Zombie Activity in our fair city of San Francisco. The time has come to once again activate the radio-attraktor towers to funnel hundreds of zombies through downtown to a secure location. This is a risky maneuver, as evidenced by carnage enshrouding last year's event. Rest assured, we have made improvements to the technology.

We will turn on the radio-attraktor towers at 2:05pm on Saturday, August 16th. All zombies in the area will be telepathically compelled to march down a route which we will disclose in a future email. The radio waves will also cause undead to crave duct tape instead of human flesh. If you are unfortunate enough to be standing along the route with a duct tape "X" on your torso, you will be attacked and consumed by the horde, after which you will be one of them. Don't wear your favorite shirt.

Please, please tell your friends and family not to be anywhere near the route at 2:05pm this Saturday! Have them sign up for updates ( http://eatbrains.com/announcements ) or follow the movement live on Twitter with up-to-the-minute zombie migration forecast, Beijing Olympic protest style ( http://twitter.com/SFZombieMob ). If we loose radio control of the mob, the result will be catastrophically gruesome!

The Zombie Wrangler
http://eatbrains.com

Top Button Sample Sale - Saturday, August 9th

This looks like it will be a good sample sale this weekend at Fort Mason. Here's what they say about it:

BCBG, Ella Moss, And Splendid Sample Sale
Shop over 2,000 dresses, tops, cashmere, bags, and more. Find sizes 0-12 in all categories, including fabulous cocktail dresses. Get some retail therapy for one day only and receive 50-70% off everything! The sale will be held in the marina, at The Fort Mason Center, Building D. Parking will be available.

Let me know if you'd like to go!

Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid - Saturday, August 9th

It's time for another film night in the park. This time it's 'Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid' at Union Square. Let me know if you want to join me!

Flashdance Flash Mob - Saturday, July 19th @ Van Ness across from CITY HALL

I've been dying to check out the Flashdance flash mob. It's going on Saturday night on Van Ness across from City Hall. Please come with me and DANCE!!!

Sarah Silverman @ Nob Hill Masonic - Sunday, September 7th

Sarah Silverman is performing at the Nob Hill Masonic Center on Sunday, September 7th. Should be funny. Let me know if you want to join me...

Renegade Craft Fair - Saturday & Sunday, June 12 & 13

This looks like a very cool craft fair.... and it's FREE! It's at Fort Mason this Saturday and Sunday. I'm up for going either day, although there is a 'punk marching band' playing on Sunday at 2:00. Let me know if you'd like to go.

The Warehouse Sale - Saturday, June 14th

The Warehouse Sale is a great demin sample sale. I've been a few times and always have gotten great deals on designer jeans. I'm planning to go sometime on Sunday, it goes from 10-4. Let me know if you'd like to join me!

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Saturday, June 7th

Film Night in the Park is on again! The next film is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon at Washington Square Park on Saturday, June 7th at 8:30. Bundle up, bring something to eat, something to drink, and something to sit on and you'll have a great time. Let me know if you're coming along.

Dine About Town Launch Party - Wednesday, June 4th

This looks like fun, here's the scoop:

Join the San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau at a launch party in The Cellar at Macy’s Union Square June 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. With your $10 donation to Meals On Wheels you’ll receive tastes from featured Dine About Town restaurants Asia de Cuba; Colibri; Cortez; First Crush; Garibaldis; Horizon; Jack Falstaff; PlumpJack Cafe and Roots; a cooking demonstration by Scott Sasaki, executive chef of Garibaldis, moderated by Marcia “the tablehopper” Gagliardi; wine tastings from Cellar 360 and Wattle Creek Winery and a keepsake “Only in San Francisco” wine glass.

Let me know if you wanna come along. We have to make a reservation here.

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.