Historic milestones: 10 years since the first nation to legalize same-sex marriage (Netherlands); 43 years since the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.; 60 years since the first delivered commercial computer (U.S. Census Bureau - UNIVAC I); 62 years since the creation of the Republic of Ireland; 105 years since the establishment of the NCAA (go VCU!); 108 years since the first full-time movie theater (L.A.); and 181 years since the organization of the Church of the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Deal of the Week
Stock up on Q-tips, shave cream, and toothpaste at Walgreens today only.
www.walgreens.com/topic/promotion/friendsandfamily.jsp
Local News
PETA has asked Mayor Ed Lee to rename San Francisco's Tenderloin area to something more positive, such as Tempeh District or Granola Flats. The Mayor and Supervisor Jane Kim have not commented thus far. www.sfexaminer.com/local/2011/03/wheres-beef-peta-wants-san-francisco-rename-tenderloin
Change for Change
Charity: Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Northern California. Founded in 1973, the JCCCNC typically offers programs, sports leagues, events, and community services for over 80 different national non-profits. The March earthquake and tsunami has led the JCCCNC to start the Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund, which will donate 100% of proceeds to a three-prong approach of immediate relief, mid-term recovery, and long-term rebuilding. The goal is $1 million. www.causes.com/campaigns/97128?cause_id=590211
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, San Francisco Suicide Prevention, The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse, Shanti, Curry Without Worry, SF Neighborhood Theater Foundation, and La Cocina.
Bay Area Weekend Highs
Records fell yesterday, as SF hit 82, Oakland 83, and Santa Rosa 85. Record heat continues today, then showers on Saturday.
Thursday: mid-70s (coast); upper-70s (SF-bay); low-80s (inland)
Friday: upper-60s (SF-coast); low-70s (bay); upper-70s (inland)
Saturday-Sunday: upper-50s (SF-coast); low-60s (bay); mid-60s (inland)
Music
"Hymn 101" by Joe Pug (Chicago, Ill.)
The folk rocker has sold some of his tour tickets with no service fees, and he offers his latest album for free through his website. I plan to be at his May 17 show at the Bottom of the Hill; other performance stops include Denver, Houston, Atlanta, NYC, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Chicago, Seattle, Salt Lake City, and L.A. www.joepugmusic.com
Movies {domestic revenues for March 25-27}
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules" surprised in first with $23.8 million [3167 theatres; $7,500 per theatre]. "Sucker Punch" landed in second with $19.1 million [3033 theatres; $6,284 per theatre]. Meanwhile, "Rango" and "Just Go with It" both crossed the $100 million mark.
Mainstream films:
- Hop (PG): Comedy; co-voiced by Russell Brand, Hugh Laurie, and David Hasselhoff
- Insidious (PG-13): Horror; co-starring Patrick Wilson and Barbara Hershey
- Source Code (PG-13): Thriller; co-starring Jake Gyllenhaal
Art-house films:
- The Elephant in the Living Room (NR): Documentary
- The Last Godfather (PG-13): Comedy
- Miral (R): Drama
- Orgasm, Inc. (NR): Documentary
- Potiche (R): Comedy; co-starring Catherine Denueve and Gerard Depardieu
- Rubber (R): Comedy
- Super (NR): Comedy; co-starring Kevin Bacon, Ellen Page, and Liv Tyler
Paige's DVD Pick: Waiting for Superman (PG). This documentary takes a hard look at the educational system as seen through the eyes of several students. It won awards with Sundance and the National Board of Review. Domestic box office: $6.4 million.
Free Weekend Activities
SF Chamber Orchestra [Thu 5:30pm, Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm, Mon 8pm]: With works by Beethoven, Vivaldi, and Frank. At the Contemporary Jewish Museum (SF-Thu), Herbst Theatre (SF-Fri), St. Mark's (Palo Alto-Sat), First Congregational (Berkeley-Sun), and Empress Theatre (Vallejo-Mon). www.sfchamberorchestra.org
Rotunda Dance Series [Fri noon]: With Monique Jenkinson in her award-winning drag-queen persona, Fauxnique. At City Hall (SF). www.dancersgroup.org
St. Stupid's Day Parade [Fri noon-2pm]: Dress up and be smug. Starts at Justin Herman Plaza (SF). www.saintstupid.com
SOMA Artists Spring 2011 Open House [Fri 6-9pm, Sat-Sun noon-5pm]: Friday is the opening reception, and 50+ artists are featured nearby. At SOMA Artists Studios (SF).
www.somaartiststudios.com
SF Japan Benefit Concert [Sat 10am-6pm]: Features hula groups, ukelele bands, local musical acts, and MC Mike Inouye (NBC). At Japantown's Peace Plaza (SF).
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160840050639106
Cambodian New Year Festival [Sat 10am-5pm]: Features traditional blessings, dance, music, food, and games. Near Ellis and Hyde (SF) and the Cesar Chavez Center (Oakland). www.cambodiancommunity.org
Filipino-American Jazz Concert [Sat 1-4pm]: Co-sponsored by the Filipino-American and African-American Jazz Centers at the SFPL and by the SF Filipino-American Jazz Festival. At the Main Library's Koret Auditorium (SF). www.sfpl.org
From Grassroots to Netroots [Sat 1-4pm]: A thorough look at the Bay Area's political identity from the 18th century through today. At YBCA Forum (SF). www.ybca.org
Free Museum Day [Sun / Tue / Wed]: Sunday - Asian Art Museum. Tuesday - Cartoon Art Museum; de Young; Legion of Honor; SF MOMA; YBCA Galleries. Wednesday - Exploratorium; Bay Area Discovery Museum (Sausalito).
Macy's Flower Show [through April 10]: Several events include a Project Runway challenge (Thu 3/31 6pm), Men's Spring event (Fri 4/1 6pm $25), Mission Beach Cafe's Chef Alan Carter pie-making demo (Sat 4/2 2pm), and Bar III men's label launch (Sat 4/2 1-3pm). At Macy's Union Square (SF). www.macys.com
Our Soldiers' Stories exhibit [through April 22]: Featuring a photo exhibition by Maria Hohn and Martin Klimke focused on African-American GIs during the WWII era. At the African American Art & Culture Complex (SF). www.aaacc.org
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