Liam's List

  Greetings chums,

From the return of hit show Wicked in San Francisco to a Happy Hour in Pleasant Hill there is much to enjoy around the Bay this weekend.
It's also Grammy weekend so tune in to CBS 5 on Sunday for the big music party.

Have an amped up weekend.
Cheers, Liam.

1 - MUSIC'S BIG NIGHT
51st Grammy Awards
CBS 5
Sunday, 8pm
The music world's big night is upon us. This Sunday the red carpet will be rolled out in Los Angeles for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. Lil' Wayne and Coldplay lead the pack with 15 nominations between them. Performances to look out for, Radiohead, Paul McCartney and Justin Timberlake.
grammy.com 

2 - ON STAGE
Brian Copeland: "Not A Genuine Black Man"
Marsh Theater
1062 Valencia St., San Francisco
Through February 13th
Star of stage, radio and the small screen, Brian Copeland is back with his award-winning one-man show. The play tells the story of Copeland's challenging upbringing in San Leandro, once regarded as one of the most racist suburbs in America. The play is as moving as it is funny so prepare for some belly laughs and more than a few reasons to shed a tear. Copeland is a Bay Area treasure, we are lucky to have him performing here once again. Hollywood is knocking so see this show soon, while you can.
briancopeland.com 

3 - HEAR THIS GRAMMY NOMINEE
Coldplay: "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends"
Online Now
British pop darlings Coldplay are up for seven Grammys this weekend. Their 2008 album title was inspired by a Frida painting. However, spirituality and faith dominate the rest of the album, tracks like Cemeteries of London, a little clue. The British foursome are in fine form here. Like a fine wine this record gets better with time. Head to their online home for sound samples and to see when they return for live dates in the Bay Area.
coldplay.com

4 - MOVIE-FEST
11th Annual S.F. International Independent Film Festival
Victoria Theater
2961 16th Street, San Francisco 
Through February 22nd
The best of indie film comes to San Francisco for two weeks of screenings, hootenannies and reasons to stand up and cheer for the wee guys of the big screen. The Big Lebowski party is this Saturday. There are many other screenings and happenings, just check the web site for details.
sfindie.com 

5 - ONSTAGE 
Bisceglie's SF Follies
The Actors Theatre
855 Bush Street, San Francisco
Thursdays to Fridays 8pm
Sunday 2pm
A new stage show opens this weekend in San Francisco and promises to transport you to comic wonderland, at least for an hour or two. The show is the fulfilled dream of impresario John Bisceglie. The show features many familiar faces: from SF Mayor Gavin Newsom to society folk and TV personalities. No one escapes a ribbing here, but done so gently by the stellar cast of performers. Go on, treat yourself to a night at the theater.
sffollies.com 

6 - HOT TICKET
Wicked
Orpheum Theatre
1192 Market Street, San Francisco.
Tuesday to Saturday 8pm
Saturday and Sunday 2pm
One of the most refreshing stage productions of the decade returns to San Francisco. The lucky few who have enjoyed previews say it is BRILLIANT. I will have my full review next week. See you at the theater tonight. And if, like many you wondered, why various landmarks around the city are lit up in green this week?  Now you have the answer, to celebrate this wickedly brilliant musical.  Check in at the box office for a daily deal, tickets for $25.
shnsf.com 

7 - FREEBIE: POETS UNITE
African-American Celebration Through Poetry
West Oakland Library
1801 Adeline Street, Oakland
Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Poets of all ages perform for you for free at the 19th annual celebration this Saturday. Come on down and be a part of this great event as part of Black History Month. 
oaklandlibrary.org


8 - AT THE MOVIES
Pink Panther 2 
Now Playing
Steve Martin is back as the bumbling Inspector Clouseau in the Pink Panther. Former Month Python John Cleese helps set up many of the laughs and he steals almost every scene. Martin is amusing but he can never replace the brilliant Peter Sellers as the loveable slapstick sleuth. A fun film with many laughs but it may be worth waiting for the DVD. 
sonypictures.com/movies/thepinkpanther2

9 - CHEAP EATS
Home Restaurant
2100 Market Street, San Francisco
Daily Special 5.30 to 6.30pm
One of the best cheap eats in the Bay Area is on offer at Home Restaurant on Market Street in San Francisco. Here's the deal, a salad, an entree, dessert and a glass of wine for a meal-deal-bargain price of $13. On my visit I had a yummy spinach and walnut salad, meatballs and spaghetti and a healthy fruit salad for dessert. You won't find a better deal any place and if you do, please let me know. Home serves up classic American comfort food that will make your tummy and your wallet happy. And the special early bird menu changes daily. 
home-sf.com

10 - HAPPY HOUR
Back 40 Texas BBQ
100 Coggins Drive, Pleasant Hill
Daily 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Drop into Back 40 for a happy hour to die for, daily from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. Enjoy a special happy hour menu with tasty items, a treat at $3.25. My recommendations: BBG Chicken Quesadillos, the delicious beef sliders and the naughty-but-nice Nachos. You'll get $1 off well drinks and beers here, too. Soak it all up with live music from 6pm into the evening. Check the web site for the full menus and details about their frequent Texas hoe-downs. 
backforty.us





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