Randy's Guide CLXXXVIII (188)

Historic milestones this week: 30 years since the release of Pac-Man; 31 years since the White Night riots; 78 years since the completion of Amelia Earhart's historic trans-Atlantic flight; 167 years since the first Oregon Trail settlers; 180 years since the publication of "Mary Had a Little Lamb."


Local News
Rampant reports of college-age individuals defacating, vomiting, urinating, and smashing glass in front of homes along the Panhandle are causing some to question the latest regulations on Bay to Breakers. Next year will be the 100th anniversary, so there will likely be even more than the 60,000 participants from this year. www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/05/20/BAUU1DHAJV.DTL


Deal of the Week
Aveda is offering free men's shampoo through any of its network salons, spas, or stores. You'll have no problem finding them in downtown San Francisco. www.avedathanksman.com


Change for Change
Charity: The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse. Founded in 1979, this Oakland nonprofit collects and sells donated materials for artists, teachers, and households (36,000 annual customers). Example items included antique linens, artificial flowers, yarn, and feathers. There are also periodic educational outreach programs that reach 20,000 students per year. www.creativereuse.org

Previous organizations Randy's Guide has spotlighted and donated: Common Ground Relief, LYRIC, Aldea Inc., Glide Memorial, City CarShare, Maitri, Loaves and Fishes, Friends of the Urban Forest, Farm Sanctuary, Bay Area Community Services, Blue Energy, My New Red Shoes, College Track, Foundation for the People of Burma, Vital Life Services, Little Angel Fund, San Francisco Health Services Coalition, Natural Resources Defense Council, Bay Localize, San Francisco Women Against Rape, Sustainable Conservation, Ashoka, Old Skool Cafe, Darfur Sister Schools, Rebuilding Together San Francisco, Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center, Urban Solutions, and San Francisco Suicide Prevention.


Environmental News
More than 2 million California residents have been exposed to toxic levels of nitrates in their freshwater supply for the past 15 years. Nitrates leach groundwater wells from fertilizers, animal manure, wastewater treatment plants, and leaky septic tanks. Fruit and vegetable farmers are currently exempt from any enforcement oversight of its groundwater degradation. www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/05/17/MNLC1DCRMF.DTL


Weekend Weather
Seasonally cool weather, with a chance of sprinkles each day.

Highs: mid-50s (coast); upper-50s (SF); low-60s (bay); mid-60s (inland)
Lows: low-40s (inland); mid-40s (coast-bay); upper-40s (SF)


Music
"The High Road" by Broken Bells (New York, NY)

Artist-producer Danger Mouse and The Shins frontman James Mercer united in 2008 and released this song using cryptic means last December. The debut album was released in March, and now they're touring with Berkeley's The Morning Benders. Catch them at SF's Regency Ballroom on Friday, with later stops in Denver, Seattle, Atlanta, New York City, Boston, and Chicago. www.brokenbells.com


Movies {domestic revenues through May 16}
"Iron Man 2" fell 59% from last weekend but still brought in $52.0 million [4390 theatres; $11,854 per theatre; $211.2 million overall]. The reuniting of "Gladiator" director Ridley Scott and actor Russell Crowe led to a solid $36.1 million opening for "Robin Hood" [3503 theatres; $10,295 per theatre]. The romantic comedy "Letters to Juliet" predictably ushered in the females to the tune of $13.5 million [2968 theatres; $4,562 per theatre]. "Just Wright" opened weakly with $8.3 million [1831 theatres; $4,525 per theatre].

The City of Your Final Destination (PG-13): Drama; about a doctoral student who tries to track down a Latin American writer for a biography; co-starring Anthony Hopkins, Laura Linney, and Charlotte Gainsbourg; directed by James Ivory

Dirty Hands (NR): Documentary; about controversial Los Angeles artist David Choe

Kites (NR): Drama; about a man left to die in the Mexican desert but struggles to stay alive to find a woman he loves

MacGruber (R): Action comedy; about a mullet-wearing special operative who assembles a team to track down an enemy syndicate; co-starring Ryan Phillippe and Val Kilmer

Paper Man (R): Comedy; about an unlikely friendship forged between a struggling married writer and a teenage girl; co-starring Jeff Daniels, Ryan Reynolds, and Lisa Kudrow

Shrek Forever After (PG): Animated sequel; about the beloved ogre who settles into a family routine only to be deceived by Rumpelstiltskin; co-voiced by Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and Antonio Banderas

DVD Pick - Chris and Don: A Love Story (NR): This is how Harvey would have wanted it. The couple in question remained together for decades, from the time they met when one was at the seaside and spied a young nearby teenager. You might have seen one of Chris' works on film, "A Single Man" and "Cabaret" being the two most publicized examples. Domestic box office: $216k.


Free Activities
Film Night in the Park [Fri-Sat 8p]: Featuring "Sherlock Holmes" and "The Princess and the Frog." At Creek Park (San Anselmo). www.filmnight.org

Harvey Milk Day [Sat 8a-Sun 2a]: 1st annual. Featuring free screenings of "Milk" and "Life and Times of Harvey Milk," dedication ceremonies for the 17th Street Plaza and Harvey Milk Sidewalk Plaque, fundraising street fair, and more. In the Castro district (SF). www.milkday.org

Boogie on the Bayou Festival [Sat 10a-6p, Sun 10a-5p]: 32nd annual. Featuring Cajun food, music, and more. In downtown Campbell. www.campbellchamber.com/pages/specialevents/boogie_bayou.htm

Heritage Faire [Sat 11a-3p]: Featuring balloon animals, a Dora the Explorer jump house, Latvian folk dancers, a magician, and more. At the San Leandro Main Library. www.sanleandro.org/depts/library/default.asp

Bassam Saba concert [Sat 1-2:30p]: The Arabic performer has previously worked with Paul Simon, Alicia Keys, Santana, Herbie Hancock, and Sting. At Yerba Buena Gardens (SF). www.ybgf.org

Uncorked! [Sat 1-6p]: Featuring live music and chef demos. Wine seminars and tastings cost $5-50, to benefit La Cocina. At Ghiradelli Square (SF). www.ghirardellisq.com/events

EpiscoDisco [Sat 7p]: Featuring live music by San Francisco-based Barn Owl, along with Daniel Higgs, Danny Paul Grody, and photographs by Adam Wier. At Grace Cathedral (SF). www.episcodisco.com

Sunday Streets [Sun 10a-3p]: The fourth event of this year, with free bicycle rentals, bicycle maintenance, lacrosse demos, Bayview Music Festival (10a-5p), and Family Health Fair (10a-5p). Along the Bayview route between AT&T Park and the Bayview Playground (SF). www.sundaystreetssf.com

Golden Gate Park Band [Sun 1-2:30p]: This week's performance is about the dance and music traditions of Armenian-American culture. At Golden Gate Park's Music Concourse (SF). www.goldengateparkband.org

Lindy in the Square [Wed 6-8p]: Free swing lessons, followed by open dance floor. In Union Square Plaza (SF). www.unionsquarepark.us


Paid Activities
Maker Faire [Sat 10a-8p, Sun 10a-6p]: 5th annual. Learn how to make yogurt, soap, LED light pens, and dozens of other items; or listen to OK Go's performance on Sunday. At the San Mateo County Event Center (San Mateo), free-$25 per day. www.makerfaire.com

KFOG KaBoom [Sat 3-9:30p]: Featuring live musical acts Melissa Etheridge and the John Butler Trio, beer and wine garden, live fireworks display, and more. At Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (SF), $15. www.kfog.com

Castro County Fair [Sun 11a-6p]: Featuring carnival games, adult playground, pie baking contest, a Glee-Off Exhibition, CheerSF!, and more. At the Armory Community Center (SF), $25-35, with 10 game coupons. www.castrocountyfair.org

Best of Playground 14 [through May 30]: Seven short stories as selected from PlayGround's monthly readings. At Thick House (SF), $20-40. www.playground-sf.org

Hot Greeks [through June 27]: A revival of the 1972 update on the Peloponnesian War of "Lysistrata." From the minds of the Cockettes, better known for another revival, "Pearls Over Shanghai." At the Hypnodrome (SF), $30-69. www.thrillpeddlers.com

Previous: Theatre - Round and Round the Garden [through Sunday in SF]; Theatre - Loveland [through June 13 in Berkeley]

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Historic milestones this week: 48 years since Marilyn Monroe's "Happy Birthday" rendition to JFK; 70 years since the first McDonald's restaurant (in San Bernardino, Calif.); 81 years since the first Academy Awards ceremony; 82 years since the first Mickey Mouse cartoon; 114 years since the Plessy v. Ferguson ruling in favor of the "separate but equal" concept; 141 years since the formation of the National Woman's Suffrage Association by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton; 144 years since the invention of root beer.


Local News
Beloved Ike's Place, with more than 2000 positive reviews on Yelp and a 2009 appearance by the Travel Channel's "Man v. Food" program, appears to be a victim of its own success. Neighbors have filed lawsuits against owner Ike Shehadeh, while the building landlord has started eviction proceedings. Ike is already planning to bring his quirky, tasty sandwiches to Stanford and Redwood City, and he welcomes the opportunity to find a larger location within the neighborhood. www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/05/13/BA0F1DDP81.DTL


Deal of the Week
Jose Cuervo is offering free margarita-related giveaways such as glasses and shakers on an ongoing basis. You can register for free items each week through September 15. www.cuervo1795.com


Change for Change
Charity: The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse. Founded in 1979, this Oakland nonprofit collects and sells donated materials for artists, teachers, and households (36,000 annual customers). Example items included antique linens, artificial flowers, yarn, and feathers. There are also periodic educational outreach programs that reach 20,000 students per year. www.creativereuse.org

Previous organizations Randy's Guide has spotlighted and donated: Common Ground Relief, LYRIC, Aldea Inc., Glide Memorial, City CarShare, Maitri, Loaves and Fishes, Friends of the Urban Forest, Farm Sanctuary, Bay Area Community Services, Blue Energy, My New Red Shoes, College Track, Foundation for the People of Burma, Vital Life Services, Little Angel Fund, San Francisco Health Services Coalition, Natural Resources Defense Council, Bay Localize, San Francisco Women Against Rape, Sustainable Conservation, Ashoka, Old Skool Cafe, Darfur Sister Schools, Rebuilding Together San Francisco, Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center, Urban Solutions, and San Francisco Suicide Prevention.


Environmental News
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has proposed a highly toxic pesticide, methyl iodide, for widespread use primarily in strawberry fields. Prominent scientists have previously concluded that methyl iodide causes problems with thyroids, neurons, and fetuses in experimental animals. This proposal is being pushed by Arysta LifeScience, the largest privately held pesticide company in the world. Comments on the proposal will be accepted at mei_comments@cdpr.ca.gov through June 14. www.pesticidereform.org/article.php?id=348


Weekend Weather
Coastal fog, warm inland. Mostly cloudy and a cool 57 degrees for the start of the Bay to Breakers race.

Highs: low-60s (coast); mid-60s (SF); low-70s (bay); mid-70s (inland)
Lows: between 45 and 50


Music
"Leaving Soon" by Meklit Hadero (San Francisco, Calif.)

Born in Ethiopia and raised in Iowa, Meklit Hadero's global jazz sometimes includes lyrics in Amharic and French. She's making a stop at Bimbo's (SF) tonight to celebrate the release of her first album. Other shows include Washington, D.C.'s Warehouse Loft on May 29, NYC's Le Poisson Rouge on June 1, and San Francisco's Stern Grove on August 1. www.meklithadero.com


Movies {domestic revenues through May 9}
"Iron Man 2" soared without the aid of 3-D glasses, tallying $128.1 million [4380 theatres; $29,252 per theatre]. Despite incredible buzz, the documentary "Babies" opened in ninth with $2.1 million [534 theatres; $4,046 per theatre]. The Argentinean hit "The Secret in Their Eyes," which won the Oscar for Best Foreign Film, added 36 more theatres in its fourth weekend and brought in $0.4 million [81 theatres; $4,743 per theatre; $1.6 million overall].

Casino Jack & the United States of Money (R): Documentary; about the excesses of politicians and lobbyists; co-narrated by Paul Rudd and Stanley Tucci

Just Wright (PG): Romantic comedy; about a physical therapist who starts to fall for one of her patients, an NBA All-Star player; co-starring Queen Latifah and Common

Letters to Juliet (PG): Romantic comedy; about a young American woman who decides to travel to Verona and volunteer to respond to letters to the Shakespearean heroine; co-starring Vanessa Redgrave and Gael Garcia Bernal

The Little Traitor (NR): Drama; about a militant Israeli boy who secretly befriends a British officer

Mother and Child (R): Drama; about three women whose lives have been affected by adoption; co-starring Naomi Watts, Annette Bening, and Samuel L. Jackson

OSS 117: Lost in Rio (NR): Action comedy sequel; about the French secret agent who teams up with a sexy partner to track down covert Nazis

Princess Kaiulani (NR): Drama; about a young princess of the Hawaiian royal family who is exiled to Victorian England

Robin Hood (PG-13): Action; about the early days of Robin and his raiders in 13th century England; co-starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett; directed by Ridley Scott

DVD Pick - Elegy (R): An edgy film that unsurprisingly had greater foreign box office revenues than domestic. Ben Kingsley shines as a literature professor who falls for one of his graduate students (Penelope Cruz). Great supporting roles are filled by Patricia Clarkson as a long-term friend with benefits and Dennis Hopper as his confidant. Domestic box office: $3.6 million; foreign box office: $11.3 million (including $3.9 million for Spain).


Free Activities
Bike to Work Day [Thu]: While it's likely too late to bike to work at this point, for those who did bicycle, there are energizer stations with free tote bags, refreshments, and reading materials at stations throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area. www.sfbike.org

Dolores Park Movie Night [Thu 8p]: "Starsky & Hutch" (2004), co-starring Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Snoop Dogg, Vince Vaughn, and Carmen Electra. At Dolores Park (SF). www.doloresparkmovie.org

Inner Sunset Street Fair [Sat 10a-8:30p]: 1st annual! Featuring tai chi and yoga demos, swing dance lessons, children's activities, and more. Near Irving and 10th Ave. (SF). www.sfpix.com/fair

Vintage Paper Fair [Sat 10a-6p, Sun 10a-4p]: Featuring antique postcards, brochures, sports memorabilia, and more. At Golden Gate Park's County Fair Building (SF). www.vintagepaperfair.com

A La Carte & Art [Sat-Sun 10a-6p]: 14th annual. Featuring 12 live bands, an eco-zone, classic car show, artisan street and gourmet food purveyors, and more. Along Castro (Mountain View). www.miramarevents.com

Asian Heritage Street Celebration [Sat 11a-6p]: 6th annual. Featuring a balut eating contest, taiko performance, J-Car expo, Muay Thai kickboxing demo, and more. Near Larkin and McAllister (SF). www.asianfairsf.com

Play Day in Duboce Park [Sat 11a-4p]: Featuring fundraising BBQ and raffle, live bands, face painting, and guest speakers Ross Mirkarimi, Bevan Dufty, and Mark Leno. At Duboce Park (SF). www.sfnpc.org/node/4048

Gamelan Sekar Jaya [Sat 1-2:30p]: Featuring two large Balinese percussion orchestras of 50 members. At Yerba Buena Gardens (SF). www.ybgf.org

Precita Valley Arts Festival [Sat 1-5p]: Featuring two live DJs, food, entertainment, and more. At Precita Park (SF). www.precitaeyes.org

Richmond Branch Library Celebration [Sat 1-5p]: Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the reopening of the Richmond Branch of the San Francisco system with food, entertainment, recycling demos, and more. At the Richmond branch library (SF). http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1001178401

Jazz on Fourth [Sun noon-5p]: 15th annual. Featuring live jazz performances and local vendors, to benefit Berkeley High School Jazz. Along Fourth St. (Berkeley). www.fourthstreet.com

Golden Gate Park Band [Sun 1-2:30p]: At Golden Gate Park's Music Concourse between the de Young and Academy of Sciences (SF). www.goldengateparkband.org

East Bay Spring Rose Show [Sun 1-5p]: 63rd annual. Featuring roses for sale, rose photography competition, rose awards, and more. At Lakeside Garden Center (Oakland). www.eastbayroses.org

ING Bay to Breakers race [Sun 8a]: 99th annual. Watch for quirky costumes, speedy Kenyans, homemade floats, and unfortunate nudists along the 12K race route between the Financial District and Ocean Beach. Street closures galore - not the best day to be travelling across the City by car or bus. www.ingbaytobreakers.com

California Academy of Sciences [Wed 9:30a-5p]: Free admission. Arrive early to score tickets to the planetarium and Extreme Mammals exhibit. Remember that San Francisco residents, divided up by zip code zones, also have free weekend entry (Friday-Sunday) for the next few months. www.calacademy.org


Paid Activities
Oakland Greek Festival [Fri-Sat 10a-11p, Sun 11a-9p]: Featuring authentic Greek cuisine such as dolma and souvlaka, lively cultural entertainment, artisans, and more. At the Greek Orthodox Cathedral (Oakland), free-$6. Coupon at www.oaklandgreekfestival.com

Castroville Artichoke Festival [Sat 10a-6p, Sun 10a-5p]: Featuring artichoke recipes and demos, a classic car show, field tours, live bands, and more. In downtown Castroville, free-$10. www.artichoke-festival.org

San Francisco OysterFest [Sat 11a-3p]: 11th annual. Featuring Drakes Bay oysters, O'Reilly's stouts, live music by Cake and The Raveonettes, shuck/suck competitions, cooking demos, and more. At Fort Mason's Great Meadow (SF), free-$30. www.sfoysterfest.com

SF Food Wars: Amuse Brunch [Sun noon]: Past events focused on mini cupcakes and gourmet macaroni & cheese were big hits. With 20 featured chefs and a complimentary beverage. Sold out! At Thirsty Bear Brewery (SF), $15. www.sffoodwars.com

Ben Folds and a Piano [Sun 8p]: With Kate Miller-Heidke opening. At the Warfield (SF), $32. www.benfolds.com

Round and Round the Garden [through May 23]: A British sex farce about a casanova who attempts to seduce his estranged wife and two sisters-in-law. At the ACT (SF), $15-72. www.act-sf.org

Previous: Theatre - Girlfriend [extended through Sunday in Berkeley]; Theatre - Loveland [through June 13 in Berkeley]

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Historic milestones this week: 50 years since the first contraceptive pill; 73 years since the Hindenburg zeppelin disaster; 102 years since the first Mother's Day in the U.S. (Grafton, W. Va.); 121 years since the official opening of the Eiffel Tower; 190 years since the launch of the HMS Beagle, with Charles Darwin onboard.


Local News
Top restauranteurs vent on the latest wave to hit their places of business: highly selective diners. Those who cannot (or will not) have dairy, wheat, salt, eggs, seeds, and other types of ingredients have stretched the imaginations of local chefs such as Coi's Daniel Patterson, who often rely on set menus for a premium dining experience. www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/05/06/DD6B1D99FQ.DTL


Deal of the Week
Free breakfast melt and Seattle's Best coffee at San Francisco Bay Area Subway locations on Tuesday, May 11, from 7 - 11am.


Change for Change
Charity: The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse. Founded in 1979, this Oakland nonprofit collects and sells donated materials for artists, teachers, and households (36,000 annual customers). Example items included antique linens, artificial flowers, yarn, and feathers. There are also periodic educational outreach programs that reach 20,000 students per year. www.creativereuse.org

Previous organizations Randy's Guide has spotlighted and donated: Common Ground Relief, LYRIC, Aldea Inc., Glide Memorial, City CarShare, Maitri, Loaves and Fishes, Friends of the Urban Forest, Farm Sanctuary, Bay Area Community Services, Blue Energy, My New Red Shoes, College Track, Foundation for the People of Burma, Vital Life Services, Little Angel Fund, San Francisco Health Services Coalition, Natural Resources Defense Council, Bay Localize, San Francisco Women Against Rape, Sustainable Conservation, Ashoka, Old Skool Cafe, Darfur Sister Schools, Rebuilding Together San Francisco, Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center, Urban Solutions, and San Francisco Suicide Prevention.


Environmental News
The California Fish & Game Commission has a controversy on its hands. The ban last month on importing live turtles and frogs for sale as food has raised the ire of local Asian-American politicians (such as State Senator Leland Yee and Assemblywoman Fiona Ma) and business merchants. The Commission claims it is trying to reduce animal cruelty and non-native species introduction, but the protesters believe this is a selective ban that could hurt local businesses and family traditions. www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/05/06/BADH1D99NR.DTL


Weekend Weather
Seasonal temperatures until the cool down - and possible Mother's Day rain - this weekend.

THU-FRI:
highs: low-60s (coast); mid-60s (SF); upper-60s (bay); low-70s (inland)
lows: low-40s (inland); mid-40s (coast-bay); upper-40s (SF)

SAT-SUN:
highs: mid-50s (coast); upper-50s (SF); low-60s (bay); mid-60s (inland)
lows: low-40s (inland); mid-40s (coast-bay); upper-40s (SF)


Music
"Telephone" by Aaron Melcher and Justin Baker (Farah province, Afghanistan)

In two weeks, the video was gone from a laugher amongst the military ranks and their families to a global hit, with over 3.5 million hits to date.


Movies {domestic revenues through May 2}
"A Nightmare on Elm Street" brought in a crush of young eager fans on Friday en route to a $32.9 million opening [3332 screens; $9,875 per screen]. "How to Train Your Dragon" slipped to second place with $10.6 million in its sixth weekend [3426 screens; $3,098 per screen; $192.2 million overall]. Brendan Fraser's animal comedy "Furry Vengeance" mustered only $6.6 million for fifth place [2997 screens; $2,211 per screen].

Babies (PG): Documentary; about four particular babies in San Francisco, Tokyo, Mongolia, and Namibia

The Good Heart (R): Drama; about a dive bar owner in New York who decides to mentor a young homeless man to become the new owner; co-starring Paul Dano and Brian Cox

The Good, the Bad, the Weird (NR): Comedy; about three Korean bandits who are mistakenly tracked by the Japanese army during the 1930s in Manchuria

The Human Centipede (NR): Horror; about two stranded American girls who are to become the victims of a deranged German surgeon's plan to physically connect humans

Iron Man 2 (PG-13): Action sequel; about the billionaire inventor's attempts to withhold the secrets of the Iron Man technology; co-starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Sam Rockwell, Don Cheadle, and Mickey Rourke; directed by Jon Favreau

October Country (NR): Documentary; about a family in upstate New York

Please Give (R): Comedy drama; about the various moral quandaries of living well in New York City and the problems of poverty and homelessness right around the corner; co-starring Catherine Keener, Amanda Peet, and Oliver Platt

DVD Pick - The Informant! (R): An unusual film, The Informant! places Matt Damon squarely in the lead role as a whistle-blowing insider. What looks like a John Grisham-esque suspense drama turns into a madcap comedy at the hands of director Steven Soderbergh. Domestic box office: $33.3 million; foreign box office: $8.5 million.


Free Activities
Berkeley Art Museum [Thu 11a-5p]: Free admission to various art exhibits and public programs. At the BAM/PFA (Berkeley). www.bampfa.berkeley.edu

San Francisco Chamber Orchestra [Thu 5:30-6:30p; Fri 8p; Sun 3p]: Avoid rush-hour madness or celebrate the weekend with works by Bartok, Mozart, Gabriela Frank, and Steve Reich. At the Contemporary Jewish Museum (SF), Herbst Theatre (SF), and First Congregational (Berkeley). www.sfchamberorchestra.org

Film Screening: Amazing Grace [Thu 7:30p]: As part of the Out in Israel Culture Festival. At the East Bay JCC (Berkeley). http://prod.jcceastbay.org/arts_culture/film.html

Stanford Powwow [Fri 7-11p, Sat noon-11p, Sun noon-7p]: 39th annual. Featuring the largest gathering of Native American tribes for the dance competitions, drum contest, basketball tournament, and fun run/walk. At Eucalyptus Grove (Stanford). www.stanfordpowwow.org

The Edible Schoolyard's Plant Sale [Sat 9a-3p, Sun 10a-1p]: 6th annual. Featuring a book signing by Alice Waters, fresh wood-oven pizza, garden and kitchen tours, and more. At the Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School (Berkeley). www.edibleschoolyard.org/plant-sale

Cinco de Mayo [Sat 10a-6p]: Celebrate Latin American cultures with authentic food, music, and dance. At Dolores Park (SF). www.sfcincodemayo.com

Pagan Festival and Parade [Sat 10a-5:30p]: 9th annual. Featuring a Druid storytelling pavilion, public ritual, live musical performances, and more. At Civic Center Park (Berkeley). www.thepaganalliance.org

Moraga Community Faire [Sat 11a-6p]: 4th annual. The city's largest event, with a classic car show, a climbing wall, wine tasting, kids' chalk art contest, and more. At Rheem Valley Shopping Centre (Moraga). www.moragachamber.org/faire

Hula Performance [Sat 1-2:30p]: Patrick Makuakane's Hawaiian dance company Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu showcases three different hula dance versions. At Yerba Buena Gardens (SF). www.ybgf.org/Programs/WeekendSessions.php


Paid Activities
California Music & Culture Association Launch Party [Thu 7-11p]: Featuring Bay Area musicians and DJs. Hosted bar until 8:30pm. At Mezzanine (SF), $10 recommended donation. www.cmacsf.org

Hawaiian May Day Festival [Sat-Sun 9a-6p]: Featuring Hawaiian music, dance, food, and more. At Alameda County Fairgrounds (Pleasanton), free-$10. www.kumuhulaassociation.com

City Underground [Sat 10a-10p]: Featuring live punk bands such as Face to Face, on-site tattoos, amateur skateboarding contest, and more. At Fort Mason Pavilion (SF), $20-50. www.cityunderground.com

BaconCamp [Sat noon-4p]: 2nd annual. Discussions, demonstrations, and presentations designed to celebrate bacon. Expect bacon marshmallows, bacon cocktails, bacon ice cream, bacon poetry, and more. At Chez Poulet (SF), $5 suggested donation. www.baconcamp.org

Kate Nash [Sat 8p]: Another young British female pop-rock star with a talented voice. Also stopping at Amoeba Records (SF) for a free performance and CD signing at 2pm on Saturday. With Super Cute opening. At Bottom of the Hill (SF), $20 - sold out. www.katenash.co.uk

How Weird Street Faire [Sun noon-8p]: Featuring ten stages for live music and entertainment, creative costumes, and an attempted world-record in Bollywood dance. Ten blocks, centered at Howard and 2nd St. SF), $5-10 suggested donation. www.howweird.org

Jakob Dylan and Three Legs [Wed 8p]: Jakob Dylan is supported by Kelly Hogan and Neko Case. Opening are The Felice Brothers and Honeyhoney. At the Regency Ballroom (SF0, $23-28. www.jakobdylan.com

Loveland [through June 13]: Revival run. About the coping of a parent's death. At The Marsh (Berkeley), $20-50. www.themarsh.org

Previous: Film - San Francisco International Film Festival [through Thursday in SF]; Theatre - To Kill a Mockingbird [through Saturday in Mountain View]; Theatre - Girlfriend [extended through May 16 in Berkeley]