Historic milestones: 41 years since the final number one Beatles song (Long and Winding Road); 44 years since the Supreme Court validated interracial marriage (Loving v. Virginia); 57 years since the official addition of "under God" to the Pledge of Allegiance; and 73 years since the publication of the first Action Comics superhero (Superman).
Local Food Pick
Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream
2790 Harrison St. (at 24th St.)
With flavors like Secret Breakfast (bourbon & cornflakes) and peanut butter curry, this artisan ice cream shop has generated a lot of buzz - and awards - since opening in 2009. 4 stars - 1625 reviews.
Previous picks: Radius; Limon Rotisserie; Art's Cafe; Little Star Pizza; Yamo; Breakfast at Tiffany's; Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen.
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 $400,000. 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 $400,000. 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
Partly cloudy and no rain in sight.
Coast: low-60s
SF: upper-60s
Bay: upper-60s
South Bay: mid-70s
North Bay: upper-70s
Inland East Bay: low-80s
Music
"They Love Each Other" by Chris Robinson Brotherhood (Marietta, Ga.)
The Black Crowes singer has launched a new project, and they're touring California presently. Future shows include SF's Great American Music Hal (June 26), along with Boston, Atlantic City, Detroit, Stockton, and Grass Valley. www.chrisrobinsonbrotherhood.com
Movies {domestic revenues for June 3-5}
1. X-Men: First Class (PG-13). $55.1 million [3641 theatres; $15,134 per theatre]
2. The Hangover Part II (R). $31.4 million [3615 theatres; $8,681 per theatre; $185.8 million overall]
5. Bridesmaids (R). $12.0 million [2919 theatres; $4,125 per theatre; $107.2 million overall]
13. The Tree of Life (PG-13). $0.6 million [20 theatres; $30,915 per theatre; $1.3 million overall]
Mainstream films:
- Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (PG): Comedy
- Super 8 (PG-13): Sci-fi; directed by J.J. Abrams (Lost)
Art-house films:
- Beginners (R). Drama; co-starring Ewan McGregor and Christopher Plummer
- Bride Flight (R): Drama
- Le Quattro Volte (NR): Drama
- Submarine (R): Drama; co-starring Michael Sheen
Free Weekend Activities
YBGF - Venezuelan Music Project + La Mixta Criolla [Sat 1-3pm]: At Yerba Buena Gardens (SF). www.ybgf.org
Temescal Street Cinema [Thu 8pm]: DIY Meets Dirt: Shorts for Urban Homesteaders. With free popcorn and live music. At 49th & Telegraph (Oakland). www.temescalstreetcinema.com
Dancing Under the Stars [Fri 8:30-10pm]: Cha cha lessons, followed by a live band. At Jack London Square (Oakland). www.jacklondonsquare.com
Chocolate & Chalk Art Festival [Sat 10a-5pm]: New date. Features live music, children's activities, paid chocolate tastings, and street chalk art contest. Along Shattuck Ave. (Berkeley). www.chocolateandchalkart.com
Dia de Portugal Festival [Sat 10am-6:30pm]: With a parade, cooking demos, live entertainment, and Portuguese foods. At History Park (San Jose). www.diadeportugalca.org
Art in the Park [Sat-Sun 10am-5pm]: 41st annual. With live entertainment, children's activities, and a beer & wine garden. At Washington Park (Burlingame). www.burlingame.org
Live Oak Park Fair [Sat-Sun 10am-6pm]: 41st annual. With 110 local artisans, live music, and food options. At Live Oak Park (Berkeley). www.liveoakparkfair.com
Market Day in SF [Sat noon-5pm]: 70 street vendors use cries and song to attract passersby to their wares. In collaboration with artist Allison Smith and her current Southern Exposure public performance project/exhibit. At Mint Plaza (SF). www.soex.org
Sunday Streets 2011 [Sun 11am-4pm]: Ride around the Bayview and Dogpatch, and check out a rock-and-roll flea market, roller disco, shrimp & grits cookoff, and more. Along 3rd St. (SF). www.sundaystreetssf.com
Haight-Ashbury Street Fair [Sun 11am-5:30pm]: 34th annual. With three stages of live music, local artisans, and more. Along Haight St., between Masonic and Stanyan (SF). www.haightashburystreetfair.org
Golden Gate Park Band Festival [Sat-Sun 11am-5pm]: 129th season. Featuring the San Jose Metropolitan Band, 59th Army Band, and nine others. At the Music Concourse (SF).www.goldengateparkband.org
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