Historic milestones: 71 years since the first McDonald's (San Bernardino, Calif.); 72 years since the first commercial FM radio station (Bloomfield, Conn.); 82 years since the first Academy Awards; 99 years since the establishment of the Royal Air Force; and 136 years since the first Kentucky Derby.
Local Restaurant Pick
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero (at Fulton), SF
400 Valencia (at 15th St.), SF
1175 Solano (at Stannage), Albany
The cornmeal-crust deep-dish pizzas are the best of its kind in the Bay Area. Yes, that includes Patxi's, Pizza Chicago, and Zachary's. Without a reservation system, you may want to arrive early or on a weekday to avoid lengthy hour-plus waits. www.yelp.com/biz/little-star-pizza-san-francisco (1715 reviews - 4.5 stars for 846 Divisadero; 1203 reviews - 4 stars for 400 Valencia; 157 reviews - 4 stars for 1175 Solano)
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; to date, the cause has raised over $390,000. www.causes.com/campaigns/97128?cause_id=590211
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; to date, the cause has raised over $390,000. www.causes.com/
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
Can you believe it? Thunderstorms and hail are forecast for Sunday's Bay to Breakers run! Otherwise, it'll be partly cloudy and cool.
~ THU-SAT ~
Coast: upper-50s
SF: low-60sBay: mid-60s
South Bay: upper-60s
Inland East Bay: low-70s
North Bay: low-70s
~ SUN ~
Bay Area: upper-50s
Music
"All I Want" by Sarah Blasko (Sydney, Australia)
She's won two ARIA awards, the equivalent of the Grammy in Australia. This year, she's supported both Lykke Li and Peter, Bjorn & John in European tours... can't wait for her to come back to the States! www.sarahblasko.com
Movies {domestic revenues for May 6-8}
1. Thor (PG-13): $65.7 million [3955 theatres; $16,618 per theatre]
3. Jumping the Broom (PG-13): $15.2 million [2035 theatres; $7,477 per theatre]
4. Something Borrowed (PG-13): $13.9 million [2904 theatres; $4,802 per theatre]
15. There Be Dragons (PG-13): $0.7 million [259 theatres; $2,724 per theatre]
Mainstream films:
- Bridesmaids (R): Comedy; co-starring Maya Rudolph and Rose Byrne
- Priest (PG-13): Suspense; co-starring Paul Bettany
Art-house films:
- The Double Hour (NR): Drama
- Everything Must Go (R): Drama; co-starring Will Ferrell
- Forks over Knives (PG): Documentary
- Go For It! (PG-13): Drama
- Hesher (R): Drama; co-starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Natalie Portman
- Nostalgia for the Light (NR): Documentary
- True Legend (R): Action
Free Weekend Activities
Bike Block Party [Thu 5:30-8:30pm]: Features Muddy Roses Band, local food vendors, a fire show, and more. At Washington & 9th (Oakland). www.ebbc.org
Zazzle Greater Body Expo [Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm]: Health and fitness event geared toward Bay to Breakers participants. At the SF Design Center. www.zazzlebaytobreakers.com
Friday Nights at the de Young [Fri 6-9pm]: With live music by Trio Paz, flamenco dancers, DJ Dulcinea, and a hosted beauty bar by Nob Hill Spa, SFIEC, and Dream Girl Makeup Institute. At the de Young (SF). http://deyoung.famsf.org
Taiwanese Culture Festival [Sat 10am-6pm]: 19th annual. At Union Square Plaza (SF).
Himalayan Fair [Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5:30pm]: 28th annual. With fresh momos (dumplings), Tibetan music, Bhangra dance, classical Indian flute, and more. At Live Oak Park (Berkeley). www.himalayanfair.net
KoreaTown CultureFest [Sat 11:30am-5pm]: Near Telegraph and 25th St. (Oakland).www.koreatownnorthgate.org
Family Concert #3: Voices from around the World [Sat 3pm/7pm, Sun 3pm]: With the Vallejo Choral Society, Cantare Children's Choirs of Oakland, and the SF Chamber Orchestra. At Lakeside Theater (Oakland - Sat 3pm), Bayview Opera House (SF - Sat 7pm), and CSM Theater (San Mateo - Sun 3pm). www.sfchamberorchestra.org
Bay to Breakers [Sun 7am-1pm]: 7am start, 8:30am-1pm Footstock with live music and beer garden, and 9:30-11am costume contest. Starts in the Financial District and ends in Golden Gate Park (SF). www.zazzlebaytobreakers.com
Jazz on Fourth [Sun noon-5pm]: 16th annual. Benefits Berkeley High School jazz program. Along Fourth St. (Berkeley). www.fourthstreet.com
Taiwan in the Gardens [Sun 1-2:30pm]: With Keelung Chung Cheng Folk Sports Troupe. At Yerba Buena Gardens (SF). www.ygbf.org
Salsa in the Square [Wed 6-8pm]: Features SFSU Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble, with free lessons. At Union Square Plaza (SF). www.unionsquarepark.us/Events.html
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