Randy's Guide CXCII (192)

Historic milestones: 16 years since the arrest of O.J. Simpson; 38 years since the infamous Nixon-Haldeman Watergate scandal tapes; 71 years since the last public guillotining in France; and 117 years since the acquittal of Lizzie Borden; 137 years since Susan B. Anthony's illegal attempt to vote.


Local News
San Francisco appears likely to become the first city in the U.S. to require the posting of radiation levels emitted from mobile phones. In a preliminary vote, the Board was 10-1 in favor of the proposal, and Mayor Gavin Newsom is a major proponent for the measure. www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/06/16/MNIT1DVPKE.DTL


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.


Weekend Weather
Mild conditions, with some patchy coastal fog. 18 free events, so get out and about!

Highs: low-60s (coast); mid-60s (SF); upper-60s (bay); mid-70s (inland)
Lows: near 50


Movies {domestic revenues through June 13}
"The Karate Kid," an update to the beloved '80s classic, blew away expectations with $55.7 million [3663 theatres; $15,197 per theatre]. Another nod the 1980s, "The A-Team," brought in $25.7 million [3535 theatres; $7,262 per theatre]. "Robin Hood" has moved past $100 million, "Shrek Forever After" crossed the $200 million mark, and "Iron Man 2" is now over $300 million.

Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky (R): Romance; about a misunderstood musical genius who has an affair with the famed designer

Jonah Hex (PG-13): Action; about a bounty hunter who must track down his oldest enemy; co-starring Josh Brolin, John Malkovich, and Megan Fox

Lovers of Hate (NR): Comedy-drama; about two brothers reunited and then divided by a girl they both love

The Oath (NR): Documentary; about two brothers-in-law whose al-Qaeda associations during the 1990s has since led to divergent paths

The Sun Behind the Clouds (NR): Documentary; about the Dalai Lama's views on the recent Tibetan uprising

Toy Story 3 (G): Animated sequel; about a toy owner who is off to college; co-voiced by Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, and Michael Keaton

Winter's Bone (R): Drama; about an Ozark teenage girl who tries to track down the father who nearly bankrupted the family; winner of Best Jury Prize at Sundance

DVD Pick - Whip It (PG-13): I'm really not sure why this film got so utterly ignored. Ellen Page ("Juno") is once again enchanting, this time as a small-town teenage girl who decides to join a roller-derby team in Austin. Director Drew Barrymore has a fun bit-part in the film, and Jimmy Fallon tries hard to corral the independent-minded ladies to victory. Domestic box office: $13.0 million; foreign box office: $3.6 million.


Free Activities
Gallo Salame Trattoria [Thu-Fri 11a-3p and 5-7p]: Score some free salame-inspired entrees and non-alcoholic beverages as part of the company's 100th anniversary in San Francisco. At 90 Natoma St, near 2nd St (SF). www.trattoria1910.com

Temescal Street Cinema [Thu 8p]: Documentary about former U.S. college soccer stars travel the world to play in various pick-up games. With free popcorn and pre-show musical entertainment. At 49th and Telegraph (Oakland). www.temescalstreetcinema.com

Film Night in the Park [Fri-Sat 8p]: Featuring "Star Trek" (2009) at Old Mill Park (Mill Valley) on Friday; "Grease" (1978) sing-along at Dolores Park (SF) on Saturday. www.filmnight.org

North Beach Festival [Sat-Sun 10a-6p]: 56th annual. Featuring animal blessings, Italian street chalk art, three stages of entertainment, and more. Along Grant, Green, Union and in the beautiful Washington Square (SF). www.northbeachchamber.com

NorCal Pirate Festival [Sat-Sun 10a-6p]: 4th annual. Featuring nautical music, swordfighting, entertainers, and more. Along the Vallejo waterfront. www.norcalpiratefestival.com

SolarDay 2010 [Sat 10a-3p]: Various events throughout California and the nation to educate homeowners about solar-water heating, solar-electric panels, and energy-efficiency measures. At San Francisco's Golden Gate Park Bandshell and Dosa Restaurant on Fillmore, Richmond's Juneteenth Festival in Nichol Park, and elsewhere. www.solarday.com/events

Juneteenth Festival [Sat-Sun 11a-7p]: 60th annual. Featuring a basketball tournament, comedy show, petting zoo, film festival, parade, live jazz, fried chicken and pralines, and more. In Civic Center Plaza (SF). www.sfjuneteenth.org

King of the County BBQ Festival [Sat-Sun 11a-6p]: 4th annual. Featuring a BBQ competition, live music, vintage cars, and more. At Martinez Marina Waterfront Park. www.countybbq.com

Summer Sailstice Festival [Sat 11a-8p]: 5th annual. Featuring free sailboat rides, boat-building contests, races, scavenger hunts, and more. On Treasure Island (SF). www.summersailstice.com/sf

Dia de San Juan Festival [Sat 11a-7p]: 32nd annual. A celebration of Puerto Rican culture, as a fundraiser for college scholarships. At History Park (San Jose). www.wrprc.org

Sunday Streets [Sun 10a-3p]: Featuring free bike rentals and maintenance, roller skating lessons and rentals, lacrosse demos, pet programs, dance lessons and performances and more. Along 19th St., Valencia, and Harrison in the heart of the Mission district (SF). www.sundaystreetssf.com

Contemporary Jewish Museum [Sun 11a-5p]: A partial freebie, as only fathers get free admission. At the Contemporary Jewish Museum (SF). www.thecjm.org

Native Contemporary Arts Festival [Sun noon-3p]: 13th annual. Featuring traditional dance, music, arts, food, and crafts of Native Americans. In Yerba Buena Gardens (SF). www.ybgf.org

Golden Gate Park Band [Sun 1p]: 128th annual. Weekly concert series. At Golden Gate Park's Bandshell (SF). www.goldengateparkband.org

Stern Grove Festival [Sun 2p]: Featuring Grammy Award-winning Afro-pop artist Angelique Kidjo, with reggae group Sarazino opening. At Stern Grove (SF). www.sterngrove.org

World Music Day [Sun 3-7:30p]: 2nd annual. Featuring 50 musical groups along University Ave. and surrounding streets in Palo Alto. Also held in other cities across California and the world. www.pamusicday.org

World Cup Soccer Live [Wed 7a/11:30a]: Today must have been lively with Mexico thumping France on the big screen. Catch Team USA's final opening-round matchup against Algeria, or the later contest between group leaders Ghana and Germany. At Civic Center Plaza (SF). www.worldcupsf.com

Lindy in the Square [Wed 6-8p]: Hold on to your hats as you learn how to swing and then dance to a live band. At Union Square Plaza (SF). www.unionsquarepark.us

Pulling Pork Happy Hour [Wed 6-9p]: 6th annual. Featuring a live DJ, games with prizes, Drewes Bros. pork sammies, and more. At Pilsner Inn (SF). www.sfbg.com/promo/2010/06/16/pullin-pork-pride


Paid Activities
Kidzstock [Sat 10a-7p]: Featuring 20 musicians under the age of 19, along with special guest Joan Baez. At Cascade Canyon School (Fairfax), free-$28. www.ccskidzstock.org

The Golden Girls: The Pride Episodes [through June 25]: Featuring four local drag queens, including two all-new episodes. At Mama Calizo's Voice Factory (SF), $20-25. www.trannyshack.com

Frameline34 [through June 27]: Featuring over 200 LGBT films from 30 countries. The closing-night film "Howl" is getting a lot of buzz for James Franco's interpretation of Beat poet Allen Ginsberg. At the Elmwood (Berkeley), the Castro (SF), the Roxie (SF), and the Victoria (SF), with tickets starting at $7. www.frameline.org

Previous: Event - Giants County Fair [through Sunday in SF]; Event - San Mateo County Fair [through Sunday in San Mateo]; Theatre - Woody Guthrie's American Song [through Sunday in Mill Valley]; Theatre - The Tosca Project [through June 27 in SF]; Theatre - Hot Greeks [through June 27 in SF]; Theatre - In the Wake [through June 27 in Berkeley]; Opera - San Francisco Opera season [through July 2 in SF]