Historic milestones: 28 years since Sally Ride's historic space flight; 33 years since the first Garfield comic strip; 72 years since the last French public guillotine death; and 153 years since President Lincoln's "House Divided" speech.
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Tu Lan
8 6th St. (at Market)
San Francisco, CA 94103
This SoMa dive is the epicurean center of the City, literally and figuratively. It offers hearty authentic Vietnamese entrees under $8, fresh ingredients, quick service, and a bustling lunch atmosphere. By far, I've found the imperial rolls, curry fried rice, and combo crispy noodles to be the standouts. 4 stars - 1035 reviews. www.yelp.com/biz/tu-lan-san-francisco
Previous picks: Radius; Limon Rotisserie; Art's Cafe; Little Star Pizza; Yamo; Breakfast at Tiffany's; Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen; Humphry Slocombe.
Change for Change
Congrats to Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Northern California! Over $400,000 has been donated to assist in the Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund. www.causes.com/campaigns/97128?cause_id=590211
New Charity: The Bike Kitchen. Winning community awards since 2004, this nonprofit is entirely run by volunteers who teach people how to fix their own bicycles. Riders can rent tools and get on-site help for a daily $5 rate, or $40-80 annual fee (or six volunteer hours). The organization even has made sizable financial assistance this year to both CELLspace and Lyon-Martin Health Services. Address is 650H Florida, San Francisco CA 94110. www.bikekitchen.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, San Francisco Suicide Prevention, The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse, Shanti, Curry Without Worry, SF Neighborhood Theater Foundation, La Cocina, and now Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Northern California.
Bay Area Weekend Highs
Bay Area Weekend Highs
Temperate, with coastal morning fog and blazing sun inland. Warmest day looks to be Sunday.
Coast: low-60s
SF: mid-60s
Bay: upper-60s
South Bay: mid-70s
North Bay: upper-70s
Inland East Bay: low-80s
Music
"Turn Out the Light" by The New Amsterdams (Lawrence, Kan.)
The quintet, which released six albums, appears to be on hiatus. The lead has moved back to working with The Get Up Kids. www.myspace.com/thenewamsterdams
Movies {domestic revenues for June 10-12}
1. Super 8 (PG-13): $35.5 million [3379 theatres; $10,492 per theatre; $36.5 million overall]
2. X-Men: First Class (PG-13): $24.1 million [3692 theatres; $6,535 per theatre; $98.0 million overall]
7. Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer (PG): $6.1 million [2524 theatres; $2,408 per theatre]
10. Fast Five (PG-13): $1.7 million [1329 theatres; $1,300 per theatre; $205.1 million overall]
11. The Tree of Life (PG-13): $0.8 million [47 theatres; $17,596 per theatre; $2.4 million overall]
Mainstream films:
- Green Lantern (PG-13): Fantasy; co-starring Ryan Reynolds, Tim Robbins, and Angela Bassett
- Mr. Popper's Penguins (PG): Comedy; co-starring Jim Carrey and Angela Lansbury
Art-house films:
- The Art of Getting By (PG-13): Drama; co-starring Emma Roberts and Freddie Highmore
- Beautiful Boy (R): Drama; co-starring Michael Sheen and Maria Bello
- Just Like Us (R): Documentary
- Last Mountain (PG): Documentary; co-starring Robert Kennedy, Jr.
- Making the Boys (NR): Documentary
- The Trip (NR): Comedy; co-starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon
- Trollhunter (PG-13): Thriller
Free Weekend Activities
Temescal Street Cinema [Thu 8pm]: "Practice of the Wild." With free popcorn and live music. At 49th & Telegraph (Oakland). www.temescalstreetcinema.com
Film Night in the Park [Fri-Sat 8pm]: 20th annual. "How to Train Your Dragon" on Friday (Mill Valley - Old Mill Park) and "Caddyshack" on Saturday (SF - Dolores Park). www.filmnight.org
Dancing Under the Stars [Fri 8:30-10pm]: Rumba lessons, followed by a live band. At Jack London Square (Oakland). www.jacklondonsquare.com
NorCal Pirate Festival [Sat-Sun 10am-6pm]: 5th annual. Sword fights, cannon firings, and more pirate-themed fun. At Vallejo Waterfront Park. www.norcalpiratefestival.com
Juneteenth Festival [Sat 10am-7pm]: 61st annual. With a parade, petting zoo, 3-on-3 basketball tourney, live jazz, and more. Parade starts from Civic Center to Fillmore District (SF). www.sfjuneteenth.org
North Beach Festival [Sat-Sun 10am-6pm]: 57th annual. With three live entertainment stages, animal blessings, Italian street chalk art, and more. In and around Washington Square Park (SF). www.northbeachchamber.com
Danville Festival [Sat-Sun 10am-5pm]: With Italian Street Painters, 200+ artisans, and street corner musicians. Along Hartz Ave. www.mlaproductions.com
BBQ Challenge Music Festival [Sat-Sun 11am-6pm]: 5th annual. With an amateur BBQ competition, 100+ artisans, live music, entertainment zone, and more. At Martinez Waterfront Park Marina. www.countybbq.com
Bicycle Music Festival [Sat noon-11:30pm]: 5th annual. Follow the two roving bicycle-powered music stages. Starts at Golden Gate Park to Showplace Triangle (SF). www.bicyclemusicfestival.com
Big Time Native American Gathering [Sat 3-10pm, Sun noon-3pm]: Traditional song and dance from six recognized California tribes in support of the unrecognized Rumsen Ohlone tribe on Saturday, with another event on Sunday. In Yerba Buena Gardens (SF). www.ybgf.org
Beer & Cheese Tasting [Sat 5-8pm]: Artisanal tastings from Redwood Hill Farm, Bohemian Creamery, Rogue, Lagunitas, and more. At Press Club (SF). www.foodia.org
SFZero - street pursuit [Sat 6:30pm]: 5th annual. Use your feet or public transit to check in at various locations throughout SF without being caught. Starts at Justin Herman Plaza (SF). www.5yearsrunning.com
Golden Gate Park Band Festival [Sun 1pm]: 129th season. Featuring soloist Dalyte Kodzis, soprano. At the Music Concourse (SF).www.goldengateparkband.org
** Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings [Sun 2pm]: Arrive early. This Motown funk-jazz band rocks. At Stern Grove (SF). www.sterngrove.org
Circus Festival [Sun 2pm]: Featuring Circus Bella and Circus Finelli. At Union Square Plaza (SF). www.jewelssf.org
Free National Park Day [Tue]: Free entrance fees at all national parks mean saving up to $30 at locations such as Yosemite, Sequoia, and Death Valley. www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm
Movies at the Mark [Tue 5:30-10pm]: Complimentary two-hour wine tasting with screening of films filmed at the Mark Hopkins. First week is "Vertigo" (1958). At the Top of the Mark (SF). www.intercontinentalmarkhopkins.com
Pullin' Pork for Pride [Wed 6-9pm]: 7th annual. Drewes Bros. pulled pork sandwiches, live DJ, games, and prizes. At Pilsner Inn (SF). www.pilsnerinn.com
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