Aug 22, 2008 12:05 pm US/Pacific
Liam's List, August 22 - Outside Lands & More
Greetings pleasure seekers,
One of the biggest music festivals ever comes to San Francisco this weekend. Plus you'll find 9 other really cool things on this week's list including tasty neighbourhood eats and a double dose of happy hour.
Have a mad, fab weekend.
1 - BIGGEST MUSIC BASH, EVER
Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival Polo Fields
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Friday 5pm to 10pm, Saturday 1pm to 10pm, Sunday 1pm to 9pm
Admission: from $85
Radiohead, Jack Johnson and Beck are among the 65 artists performing at the Outside Lands Festival this weekend. Produced by Another Planet Entertainment, it's more than a music event; there will be food, wine, art and more here. However, the six music stages should cover all musical palates over the three-day festival. There is no parking in Golden Gate Park for the gigantic gig so take public transportation or ride a bike there instead.
sfoutsidelands.com2 - FREE STREET PARTY
Downtown Berkeley Musicfest Shattuck Avenue (University to Kittredge), Berkeley
Friday-Sunday 10am to 10pm The First Annual Downtown Berkeley Musicfest is now underway and includes over 30 free events and musical performances spanning all manner of genres. Headlining jazz musicians scheduled to appear include: Scott Amendola, Wil Blades, Beep Trio, Dee Spencer's Jook Joint Jazz and many more.Fine food will be served as music fills the Berkeley air.
downtownberkeleymusicfest.org 3 - FROM SEEDS TO TABLE
Edible Gardens Festival Copia
500 First Street, Napa
Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 5pm
Tickets: $15 for adults, Children enter free
Venture to Napa's Copia for a weekend of food, fun and wine as part of the Edible Gardens Festival. Enjoy cooking demos, wine tasting and live entertainment at this weekend long culinary festival.
copia.org/2008-edible-gardens-festival4 - ANIMAL SLEEPOVER
Family Sundown Safari Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland
Saturday, 5.30pm to Sunrise Sleep under the stars with the beautiful birds and beasts of Oakland Zoo. This overnight stay gives animal lovers a chance to really see what happens when the sun goes down. A night of education and entertainment is promised. Pack a tent, a sleeping bag and some wild pajamas. See you at the Zoo, because it's all happening overnight at the Oakland Zoo.
oaklandzoo.org 5 - HEAR THIS CD
The Verve - "Forth" In Stores Now Richard Ashcroft and his band of merry men reunite for a new musical offering titled "Forth". This musical tour de force proves that even after a decade apart they still have the sonic metal to make a good record. Ashcroft's vocals are as haunting as ever. As if carrying the weight of the world, Ashcroft's heartbreaking vocal work. He has the ability to suck you in and make you care. And I do.
theverve.co.uk 6 - SAVE THE DATE
Slow Food Rocks Great Meadow
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
Saturday August 30th and August 31st
11am to 5.30pm
A dozen bands including Gnarls Barkley, Ozomatli and Phil Lesh and friends will descend upon Fort Mason Center to provide a sweet ending to the Slow Food Nation conference over the Labor Day weekend. Save the date.
slowfoodnation.org7 - MUST-SEE TV
The Cho Show VH1
Thursdays at 10pm
San Francisco's first lady of comedy, Margaret Cho, has taken up residence at cable TV network VH1. The Cho Show was inspired by Kathy Griifin's D-list show. Cho's new reality TV outing is hilarious. Her parents take center stage on the show and are as ever, the butt of many jokes. Give The Cho Show a go but be warned, you might just crack a rib in the process.
margaretcho.com8 - TICKLE YOUR FUNNY BONE
Kathy Griffin Mountain Winery
14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga
Monday 8pm
Tickets: From $49.50 Margaret Cho pal Kathy Griffin brings her touring comedy show to Saratoga for one night only. Lots to laugh at here, Griffin - like Cho is - bold, brassy, fearless and irreverent. Not a show for the kids but certainly a good night out for mom and pops. A warning, do not sit near the front, you might be on the receiving end of Griffin's wicked tongue. See you there. I'll be in the back row!
mountainwinery.com/event.asp?event_id=232 9 - EAT HERE
Terzo 3011 Steiner Street, San Francisco
Daily 4pm to 10pm It's been a Cow Hollow favorite for over two years and after one visit here I quickly discovered what the fanfare is all about. Chef Mark Gordon's culinary fare is Mediterranean-inspired, served up in a cozy, but hip setting among all the Cow Hollow action. Small plates are the trademark and add to the communal feel here, assuming you'll be sharing. I recommend the free-range chicken spiedini. And I dare you to try their tasty, crispy fried onions. YUM. The communal table or a seat at the bar are the best spots to perch.
terzosf.com10 - HAPPY HOUR
Hob Nob 1313 Park Street, Alameda
Happy Hour: 5 - 7pm and 10pm to Midnight Enjoy two happy hours every day at Alameda's new hot spot. The Hob Nob is a restaurant that boasts a bar at the front of house, a bar that offers a happy hour for those on the early shift and those on the late shift. Enjoy $3 cocktails and beers on tap at $4. The pomegranate-tini is their signature cocktail. And while at Hob Nob order some small plates from the kitchen; truffle fries, mini burgers or the wedge salad are my personal favorites. You won't be disappointed.
thehobnobalameda.com
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