Liam's List

  Liam's List - Friday March 27th 2009

Greetings pleasure seekers,
On the list this week: A mixed bag - from a hot-rod show in Alameda to a Happy Hour with bubbly and nibbles for cheap in San Francisco and eight more reasons to get out and enjoy your weekend.

As the sun shines over the Bay this weekend get out there and enjoy.

Cheers
Liam

1 - CAR SHOW
Goodguys 27th All-American Get-Together
Saturday & Sunday, 8am - 4pm
Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton
General Admission: $15, Kids (7-12) $6.00, Under 6: FREE
Enjoy all the fun of the fair at Alameda's weekend long fun-fest featuring over 3000 hot rods plus a massive model car contest. Devor great food, soak up amazing art and enjoy free music in the vast County Fairgrounds of Alameda.
http://www.allamericangettogether.com/

2 - ART ATTACK
Jury Breaks DNA Deadlock
Steven Wolf Fine Arts, 49 Geary Street, San Francisco
Daily: 11am to 7pm
Now through May 2nd
Twin brothers Kent and Kevin Young present a nature verses nurture approach to an art show with identity versus identical theme.
The exhibition features mixed media; scrapbook collages, drawings and a video installations, all focussed on twin relationships, the Young relationship in particular.
http://www.stevenwolffinearts.com/dynamic/exhibit_artist.asp?ExhibitID=80

3 - ON THE BAY
Kayaking with Sea Trek
Sea Trek, Schoonmaker Point, Sausalito (near the Bay Model).
Daily 8.30am - 4pm
Phone (415) 332-4465
Go on, take the plunge and join sea trek kayaks for a day of adventure on the Bay. Rent a kayak, take a class or join a guided tour and enjoy the most sensational scenes the Bay offers. Kayaking is a fun activity either solo or with a pal or two. Twin kayaks are also available for rent. perfect for couples. You can rent by the hour or day. Much fun. I recommend it.
http://www.seatrek.com/

4 - AFTER DARK
Night Life at the California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Drive
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Thursdays 6-10 pm Through October 29th
Cost: $10 per person ($8 for Academy members)
Enjoy music, cutting-edge science, and food and cocktails under the roof of San Francisco's newest and hippest museum. The cool set and hip vibes are bouncing off the walls of the Academy on Thursday nights. If you have not yet ventured to the museum, cancel whatever you have on your calendar next Thursday and head to the park. See you there. Tickets available at the door or online. 
http://www.calacademy.org/events/nightlife/

5 - CURTAINS UP
Grease
Golden Gate Theater, 1 Taylor Street, San Francisco
Wednesday through Sunday, 2pm & 8pm
Former American idol Taylor Hicks is sporting leathers for the lead role in Grease. This timeless show features sing-a-long faves:"Summer Lovin" , "The One That I Want", "Sandy" and many more. A full review will appear next week. Word.
http://www.shnsf.com/shows/show.asp?key=18&subkey=937

6 - AT THE MOVIES
I Love You Man
Various Bay Area Theaters
NOW Playing
This is billed as a "Bro-mance" movie. It is the story of a guy Peter (Paul Rudd) who is about to get married and is in search of a pal to be his best man. What ensues is a hilarious round of "bro-dates" until Peter finds his guy, Jason (played by Jason Segal) a surfer-dude who spends a lot of time in his "man cave". The laughs are a-plenty and the performances strong. Rudd is charming, goofy and embarrassing all at once and is perfect for this role. Take a buddy to see this film with you and if you don't have one, see the movie alone and get some tips on how to find a pal. The funniest movie I have seen this year. 
http://www.iloveyouman.com/

7 - HOT TICKET
Elton John and Billy Joel
HP Pavilion, San Jose
Tuesday November 17th
ON SALE Monday
See two legendary piano men at one concert and for one night only at the HP Pavilion in San Jose this Fall. John and Joel are the ultimate show men and can tickle the ivories like no other living artists. Do not miss this golden opportunity for an evening of music you will not forget with tickets from $54.50. 
http://www.eltonjohn.com/concerts/

8 - ON DVD
MILK - The story of Harvey Milk
In stores NOW
The Oscar winning movie about San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk (Sean Penn) is now on DVD and comes packed with extras. Watch this fine film in glorious HD with commentary by Director Gus Van Sant, enjoy behind the scenes moments, the making of Milk and photos of the cast. This is a great American story about one of the first out politicians in the country, Harvey Milk. His life was cut horribly short along with that of progressive Mayor Moscone, shot and killed by Dan White, a fellow politician. I still recommend that you see this film at the theater but the DVD is one to own and treasure forever. 
http://www.filminfocus.com/focusfeatures/film/milk/

9 - EAT HERE
Red Lantern
808 Winslow Street, Redwood City
Lunch Monday - Friday, 11am - 2pm
Dinner Monday - Sunday 5pm - 11pm
Destination dining finally comes to Redwood City with the opening of Red Lantern. The flavors of Southeast Asia are offered here and the master in the kitchen is Chef Daniel. Chef's recipes come from his mother and every bit of love passed down shows up in every dish. Must haves: the Cambogee Beef (wok tossed cubes of beef tenderloin in a fresh herb salad) and the Ranghoon Clay Pot (filet of chilean sea bass with wild mushrooms and leaks). Happy tummies all around. 
http://www.redlanternrwc.com

10 - HAPPY HOUR
The Cosmopolitan's Bubbly & Beer Garden
21 Spear Street (at Mission), San Francisco
Wednesday and Friday, 4pm - 8pm
Phone (415) 543-4001
The Cosmopolitan offers $4 Belgian beers and bubbly at it's bi-weekly happy hour. Plus enjoy happy hour offerings like waffle and chicken sausage sliders and applewood smoked ham and gruyere pressed sandwiches, yum for just $4. The garden party also boasts discounted ales include Affligem Blonde, Duvel Golden Ale, Grimbergen Dubbel and La Fin du Monde. Now this is one fine happy hour. 
http://www.thecosmopolitancafe.com/sd_pages.cfm?pageid=108

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