Sep 5, 2008 3:56 pm US/Pacific
Liam's List - September 5, 2008
Greetings pleasure seekers,
Get over political convention fatigue by exploring this week's Liam's List, assuming of course you are, like me exhausted by it all! From a FREE concert in Golden gate Park to an all-u-can-eat brunch, there is much to enjoy around the Bay this weekend.
Get out there, wear sunscreen and have a mad, fab weekend.
Cheers.
1 - FREE MUSIC FESTIVAL
10th Annual Power To The Peaceful FestivalSpeedway Meadow
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Saturday 11am
Michael Franti and friends celebrate the 10th anniversary of this FREE music and consciousness event in Golden Gate Park. Franti headlines with Spearhead and guests Ziggy Marley, Warren Haynes and King Britt flesh out the line-up. The festival begins with the early morning yoga jam (9am), so get their in good time and in pajamas for that!
powertothepeaceful.org 2 - MUST SEE TV
Stand Up 2 Cancer ABC, CBS, NBC
Friday 8pm In a rare show of unity ALL major networks unite tonight for a one hour television event to raise money and awareness for the fight against cancer. Stars of film, music, sports and television will be answering phones and taking your pledges. Music stars will be performing; Beyonce, Mary.J.Blige, Sheryl Crowe and many more. Tune in and dip into you pocket for this incredible cause. Stand up and get involved!
su2c.standup2cancer.org 3 - ON THE STAGE
Grey Gardens Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
500 Castro Street, Mountain View
Now through September 14th
Tickets: From $28 The tale of two eccentric socialites Edith and Edie Bouvier Beale comes to Mountain View. Their mad world in a Hamptons mansion is brought to life in this musical masterpiece. Inspired by a documentary made by the Sayles brothers, this piece will move you to laughter and tears. I got to see this 10-time Tony nominated production on Broadway last year. It's worth every single cent of the ticket price.
ci.mtnview.ca.us/mvcpa/sep08.html 4 - IN CONCERT
Brian Wilson Paramount Theatre, Oakland
Friday, 8pm
Tickets: From $45
Ride a wave of new sounds with Beach Boy Brian Wilson Friday night in Oakland. He is sure to do the classics and expect to hear tunes from "That Lucky Old Sun", his latest musical offering. The sun still shines when Wilson sings, boosted by the sonic gold produced by his eight piece band. You will leave beaming after tapping into your inner Beach Boy.
brianwilson.com 5 - TICKLE YOUR FUNNY BONE
Sarah Silverman Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium, San Francisco
Sunday September 7th 7.30pm
Tickets: From $45
The first lady of in-your-face comedy Sarah Silverman unleashes a mix of full on unsavoury and just darn uncomfortable Silverman humour on the Bay this Sunday. Expect some sharp political humour mixed with every non p.c. topic you can imagine. If you want to leave with your ego and feelings unscathed, avoid the front row.
sarahsilvermanonline.com/2008/07/22/stand-up-san-francisco/ 6 - AT THE MOVIES
Aquaholics Red Vic
1727 Haight Street, San Francisco
Now Playing Surf culture is massive here in the Bay Area and is wonderfully documented in this locally-produced film by Curt Myers. See your favorite surf spots and surf stars in this great indie flick; from Mavericks to Ocean Beach, it is all captured here. Check the web site for show times.
redvicmoviehouse.com 7 - SAVE THE DATE
Now and Zen 2008Sharon Meadow
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Saturday October 12th, Noon to 5pm
Tickets: $25
Radio Alice invites you to their annual party in Golden Gate Park with Duffy, Sugar Ray, Gavin DeGraw and Sara Bareilles. Tickets are available now for this massive music bash in the meadow. Enjoy great music, food and activities for the whole family. I will be there and hope you will be there too!
radioalice.com 8 - SAVE THE DATE
City Bites - A Macy's Cellar Event Macy's Union Square
San Francisco
Wednesday September 10th, 6.30pm
Tickets: $10
Yours truly will be presiding over a unique cellar event celebrating local purveyors and the importance of slow food. Join me and chefs Ryan Scott and William Werner for a one time only food happening. There will be a cooking demo and Q&A. Hope to see you there.
macys.com/store/event/index.ognc?action=search&storeId=212 9 - ALL-U-CAN-EAT EVER
Farmer Brown 25 Mason Street, San Francisco
Hours: Sunday 10am to 2.30pm
Treat yourself to some great soul food and sensational sounds at Farmer Brown's Sunday brunch. This buffet style brunch is loaded with the goodies for which this cool joint is known; fried chicken and grits, biscuits and gravy and of course the usual; cheesy egg scramble, bacon, fried potatoes and more. Wash it all down with a refreshing mimosa and the sounds of the south spilling from the band up front. And a great deal, too, a right royal treat for your ears and your tummy for $15! Reservations are advised.
farmerbrownsf.com 10 - HAPPY HOUR
Voda 56 Belden Place, San Francisco
Tuesday to Friday 4.30pm - 8pm
Venture to Voda after work for 3 1/2 hours of happy cocktails at this too cool for school vodka bar. This futuristic watering hole is heaven for vodka lovers because vodka-infused cocktails are the specialty here. During the weekday happy hours, you'll find tantalizing cocktails for just $3. From smooth and fruity to dry and sophisticated, there is something for every vodka lover here. And if Vodka does not tickle your joy spot, have a soda, relax and soak up the scene.
vodasf.com
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