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, Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Northern California, and The Bike Kitchen.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Randy's Guide CCLXIII (263)
Local History
Frank McCoppin (1834-1897) was San Francisco's first Irish-born mayor and 12th overall. During his tenure as supervisor on the SF Board of Supervisors, they approved the plan for Golden Gate Park. McCoppin is also credited with the concept of using ladybugs to help citrus growers battle pests. McCoppin Square (Parkside), McCoppin Elementary School (Richmond), and McCoppin Street (Mission) are all named in his honor.
Local Food Pick
Rosamunde Sausage Grill
545 Haight St. (at Fillmore St.)
San Francisco, CA 94117
or
2832 Mission St. (at 24th St.)
San Francisco, CA 94110
The tiny original Lower Haight location has a certain aura to it. Order a sausage (including one vegan option), add a couple of hearty condiments like beef chili or sweet peppers, and enjoy next door at Toronado where 50+ beers are regularly on tap. It's a classic combo. The new Mission district spot - less than a block from BART - has several beers on tap, and it's quite large with several outdoor tables. 4-1/2 stars - 1164 reviews (Haight); 4 stars - 444 reviews (Mission)
Previous picks: Radius; Limon Rotisserie; Art's Cafe; Little Star Pizza; Yamo; Breakfast at Tiffany's; Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen; Humphry Slocombe; Tu Lan; Little Lucca Sandwich Shop & Deli; Foreign Cinema; Zanze's Cheesecake; San Tung; Asmara; Katana-Ya; Bouchon Bakery; A La Turca; Boxing Room; Falafel's Drive In; Frances; Saigon Sandwich; Brenda's French Soul Food; Sunny Bowl; Park Tavern; Broken Record; Keanu's Island Kine Food.
Bay Area Charity
Bay Area Weekend Highs
Mild autumn has arrived in time for trick o' treating. No rain in sight.
Coast: mid-60s
SF: upper-60s
Bay: low-70s
North Bay: mid-70s
South Bay: mid-70s
Inland East Bay: mid-70s
Friday Nights at the de Young [Fri 6-8:45pm]: Performance by Velocity Circus, lecture by curator Dr. Orr about Renaissance art from Venice, and a closing reception for Maori weaver Glenda Hape. At the de Young Museum (SF). http://deyoung.famsf.org
White Picket Fences opening reception [Fri 7:30-10pm]: Six installations on LGBT perspectives of marriage, family, and relationships. Score some free wine and food too! At Michelle O'Connor Gallery (SF).
Discovery Day at CS East Bay [Sat 11am-4pm]: Experiments, hands-on activities, and lectures to celebrate science and technology. At Cal State East Bay Hayward. www.bayareascience.org
Downtown Throwdown [Sat noon-4pm]: Snow will be imported to create a snowboarding challenge. In SF Civic Center near Fulton and Larkin. www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=230760726976386
Bike Riding Free Art Giveaway [Sat 12:30-2pm]: 1000 rolled up art pieces from 14 local artists will be distributed by bike along a route through the Mission, Lower Haight, Panhandle (yay!), Inner Richmond, and Golden Gate Park (SF). www.papergirl-sf.com
*** Ghost Tour - Palace [Sat 6:30pm]: I did this last year. Hear about the mysterious occurrences at The Palace Hotel (SF). www.sfcityguides.org/desc.html?tour=32
Journey to the End of the Night [Sat 7pm]: Halloween edition of an urban scavenger hunt, with participants in Chicago, London, Mexico City, and elsewhere. Starts at Cupid's Span in Rincon Park (SF). www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=276548972366113
Dia de los Muertos Festival [Sun 10am-5pm]: With live performances, commemorative altars, Aztec dancers, and more. At the Fruitvale Transit Village (Oakland). www.unitycouncil.org/ddlm
Tipsy Tow [Mon 6pm - Tue 6am]: 5 miles of free towing to the driver's home. Call 800-222-4357 to request "I need a tipsy tow." In Northern California, Nevada, and Utah. www.csaa.com
*** Ghost Tour - City Hall [Mon 6:30pm]: Hear about exciting facts about SF City Hall's past. Meet in the South Light Court. www.sfcityguides.org/desc.html?tour=31
Free Cab Rides Home [Mon 10pm - Tue 4am]: From a restaurant or bar to an individual's home. Within SF, call Luxor at 415-282-4141. Within Alameda, Oakland, and Berkeley (or to get home to SF), call Veterans at 800-281-4488. Mention Berg Injury Lawyers to get a free ride! www.berginjurylawyers.com
Free Museum Days! [Tue / Wed]: Tuesday - De Young, Legion of Honor, Conservatory of Flowers, Cartoon Art Museum, SFMOMA, Contemporary Jewish, YBCA, and Camerawork. Wednesday - Bay Area Discovery, SF Zoo, Exploratorium, and GLBT.
*** Mary Roach discussion [Wed 6-7:30pm]: Hear the author of curious novels such as Spook, Stiff, and Bonk speak with MythBusters co-host Adam Savage about her latest work, Packing for Mars. At SFPL's Koret Auditorium (SF). www.bayareascience.org
*** Contact Screening & Discussion [Wed 6-9:30pm]: Dr. Jill Tarter, the inspiration of the film Contact, discusses her work with SETI. I've seen her before; she's the real deal! At SFSU's McKenna Theater (SF). www.bayareascience.org
Free Deal of the Week
Enjoy a free one-night movie rental from Blockbuster Express. Use rental code FURLTY on any $1 title. Blockbuster Express kiosks can be found in Safeway and a few other retailers such as Pak N Save and 7-Eleven.
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