Historic milestones: 11 years since the opening of AT&T Park; 35 years since the creation of the Apple I; 44 years since the first Boeing 737 flight; 71 years since the first African-American on a U.S. postage stamp (Booker T. Washington); 99 years since the departure of the Titanic; and 118 years since the first recorded college basketball game.


Deal of the Week
Free scoop day at all Ben & Jerry's on Tuesday, April 12. 33 years in business and still going! Most scoop shops open at 10 or 11am. www.benjerry.com


Local News
Beloved Saigon Sandwich, home to the $3 banh mi, is undergoing a facelift with the help of the Department of Public Health. Stay tuned for its grand reopening... http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2011/04/06/the-story-of-why-saigon-sandwich-is-closed-and-how-it-will-reopen-cleaner-than-ever/


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
Possible thunderstorms and hail today, with continued cool conditions over the weekend.

Thursday: mid-50s
Friday-Sunday: upper-50s (SF-coast); low-60s (bay); mid-60s (inland)


Music
"Let Me Be" by Xavier Rudd (Australia)

He tackles heady themes like aboriginal rights and the environment with the help of his didgeridoo, and he's toured with Jack Johnson and Ani DiFranco. Xavier will set foot in SF at the Regency Ballroom (May 3), plus stops in Denver, San Diego, LA, Seattle, Portland, Minneapolis, New Haven, New Orleans, Charlotte, and Austin. www.xavierrudd.com


Movies {domestic revenues for April 1-3}
"Hop" delighted families to the tune of $37.5 million [3579 theatres; $10,490 per theatre]. "Source Code" came in second with $14.8 million [2961 theatres; $5,002 per theatre]. A Paranormal knockoff "Insidious" mustered a third-place opening with $13.3 million [2408 theatres; $5,511 per theatre]. Finally, "Yogi Bear" passed the $100 million mark.

Mainstream films:
- Arthur (PG-13): Comedy; co-starring Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, and Jennifer Garner
- Hanna (PG-13): Thriller; co-starring Cate Blanchett, Saoirse Ronan, and Eric Bana
- Soul Surfer (PG): Drama; co-starring Helen Hunt and Dennis Quaid
- Your Highness (R): Comedy; co-starring James Franco, Natalie Portman, and Zooey Deschanel

Art-house films:
- Bill Cunningham New York (NR): Documentary
- In a Better World (R): Drama
- Max Manus (NR): Drama


Free Weekend Activities
Urban Green Art Installation [Thu 5:30-8pm]: Artists reception opening for Infin8 Sync. At SF Environment EcoCenter. www.sfenvironment.org

Friday Nights at the de Young [Fri 6-8:30pm]: With music and dance by Los Cenzontles Focus on Veracruz, DJ Sandina, jaguar amulets, a musical documentary, and more. At the de Young (SF). www.famsf.org/deyoung

* Spring Green Festival [Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm]: 125+ speakers, live music, 300+ exhibitors, and more. It's well worth a few hours. At the Concourse Exhibition Center (SF). Free with 4 canned goods, government ID, Green America/ Global Exchange membership, Ford hybrid/electric test drive, Rainbow Grocery receipt, under-18 status, or nonprofit donation/volunteer time. www.greenfestivals.org/sf

Anarchist Book Fair [Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm]: 16th annual. Speakers, panels, art shows, Arizmendi baked goods, and more. At Golden Gate Park's County Fair Building (SF). http://sfbookfair.wordpress.com

* Cherry Blossom Festival [Sat-Sun 11am-6pm]: Features taiko, karate, tea ceremony demo, anime, bonsai, and origami. In Japantown (SF). www.nccbf.org

Cesar Chavez Parade & Festival [Sat 11am-6pm]: 11th annual. Features mariachi, parade, classic cars, and youth folkloric ballet. Along 24th St. (SF). www.cesarchavezday.org

SFO Terminal 2 Open House [Sat noon-5pm]: Peruse the LEED-certified terminal for its public art, gourmet food, and 3 music stages. At SFO. http://t2opening.eventbrite.com

* Sunday Streets #2 [Sun 11am-4pm]: Check out free bike rentals, bike repairs, live music, pet programs, and more. Along JFK Drive and the Great Highway (SF). www.sundaystreetssf.com

* Civic Symphony Winter Concert [Sun 1pm]: With works by Handel, Dvorak, and Mendelssohn. At the Sir Francis Drake's Empire Ballroom (SF). www.sfcivicsymphony.com

Greek Parade & Festival [Sun 2-7pm]: With authentically clothed Greek Freedom Fighters, traditional dance, and a food reception. Along McAllister and 7th St. to City Hall (SF). www.hellenicfederation.org

EarthExpo 2011 [Wed 10am-2pm]: Check out 100+ exhibitors, from nonprofits to artisans to food purveyors. At Frank Ogawa Plaza (Oakland). www.oaklandearthexpo.com

Macy's Flower Show [through Sunday]: 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