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, November 10, 2011
Randy's Guide CCLXV (265)
Local History
Thomas Hayes (1820-1868): An Irish immigrant arriving in San Francisco in 1849, he would later own a large tract of land in the Western Addition and serve as county clerk (1853-1856). He was the original franchisee of the Market Street Railway, which opened its first horsecar line in 1860. Hayes Street, which runs from Civic Center to the edge of Golden Gate Park, and Hayes Valley are named after him.
Local Food Pick
Yasukochi's Sweet Stop
1790 Sutter St. (at Buchanan St.)
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 931-8165
A favorable article in The San Francisco Chronicle reminded me how much I like visiting this tiny bakery stand inside Super Mira Market in Japantown. The coffee crunch cake really stands out, and orders for Thanksgiving have already started and will finish in the hundreds. Arrive early, for slices of this cake sell out quickly. 242 reviews - 4.5 stars
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; Rosamunde Sausage Grill; Curry Up Now.
Local Charity
Bay Area Weekend Highs
A good chance for showers on Veterans' Day tomorrow. Otherwise, skies should be mostly cloudy.
~ Thursday ~
Coast: mid-60s
SF: mid-60s
Bay: upper-60s
North Bay: low-70s
South Bay: low-70s
Inland East Bay: low-70s
~ Friday-Sunday ~
Coast: mid-50s
SF: upper-50s
Bay: low-60s
North Bay: low-60s
South Bay: mid-60s
Inland East Bay: mid-60s
Ty Segall performance [Thu 8pm]: Local solo career began in 2008. With DJ Southworth opening at 6pm. http://drambuie.eventbrite.com
Veterans' Day Parade [Fri 11am]: Starts at Market/Montgomery and finishes at Civic Center Plaza (SF). www.sfgov3.org/index.aspx?page=1688
Friday Nights at the de Young [Fri 6-8:45pm]: Performance by Ensemble Parallele, Dangerous Beauty film screening, and muralist John Wehrle in action. At the de Young Museum (SF). http://deyoung.famsf.org
Manila Film Night [Fri 7pm]: Screening of the short fil "Patlang" and a reading by author R. Zamora Linmark about the Filipino-American experience. At YBCA (SF). www.ybca.org
*** Green Festival [Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm]: 10th annual. 125+ speakers, career resource center, Sierra Club cinema, DIY tents, and 300+ exhibitors. Free admission for students, youths 18 and under, bicyclists, seniors, card-carrying union members, Green Festival volunteers, Green America/Global Exchange/Sierra Club members, Rainbow Grocery shoppers, New Resource Bank customers, and donors of four canned goods. At the Concourse Exhibition Center (SF). www.greenfestivals.org/sf
Chinese Historical Society of America Museum [Sat 11am-4pm]: Celebrate the museum's 10th anniversary with live performances, discussions, and refreshments. RSVP to 415-391-1188 x101 or info@chsa.org. www.chsa.org
Armenian Festival [Sat noon-9pm, Sun 12:30-2:30pm]: 30th annual. Armenian folk dancing, food, and crafts. At Calvary Armenian Congregational Church (SF). www.cacc-sf.org
Contemporary Jewish Museum [Sun 11am-5pm]: Show your SF Library card for free admission. Magician shows at noon and 2pm. www.thecjm.org
They Might Be Giants performance [Sun 4pm]: Catch the '80s artists live at Amoeba Records (SF). www.amoeba.com
Free National Park Weekend [Fri-Sun]: The final fee-free weekend of the year, in honor of Veterans' Day. Check out Yosemite, Muir Woods, Sequoia, Pinnacles, Joshua Tree, and other national parks! www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm
MetroWize [Mon 6-9pm]: Three hours of free drinks and live DJs. At 111 Minna (SF). http://111minna.eventbrite.com
California Academy of Sciences [Wed 9:30am-5pm]: $29.95 for adults on any other day this month. In Golden Gate Park (SF). www.calacademy.org
Nocturnes Photography Exhibit [Wed 6:30pm]: Opening reception for the 20th anniversary of night-based photography. At the Harvey Milk Photo Center (SF). www.harveymilkphotocenter.org
Under One Roof Holiday Party [Thu 6-9pm]: Everyone's invited to the 20th anniversary of Under One Roof, an HIV-AIDS charity shop in the Castro. Enjoy free food from Hot Cookie, Harvey's, Sausage Factory, and La Mediterranee. Hosted by Pollo Del Mar. www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161688327259735
Ike's Place, the San Francisco Bay Area's most-rated sandwich shop on Yelp, is offering a free sandwich to those with the Scoutmob phone application. Select one small Elvis Kieth, Ugly Owl, or Vegan Ugly Owl. www.scoutmob.com/san-francisco/deal/1630
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