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?