Liam's List

  Greetings chums,

The weekend starts here. There is much to enjoy around the Bay from Pixar's new film Up to a crafty little faire in San Mateo. Get out there and enjoy and have a mad fab weekend.

Cheers, Liam.

1 - ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR
Maker Faire
San Mateo County Expo Center
2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo
Saturday 10am to 8pm
Sunday 10pm to 6pm
Join the gathering of the geeks at this annual DIY fun fest. Here you will witness the arty and crafty, the techie and geeky. From a giant mousetrap to life-size robots, this fair has it all.
makerfaire.com 

2 - WALK FOR A CURE
Arthritis Walk
Crissy Field
Mason Street and Crook Street, San Francisco
Saturday 9am
Join me and a few thousand friends for The Arthritis Walk 2009. Get there in time for the 9.45am warm up. The walk will start at 10am prompt. There will be a cool down and awards presentation after the walk. I will be your emcee. 
aw09sf.kintera.org

3 - ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR, PT. 2
Contra Costa County Fair
Contra Costa Fairgrounds, Antioch
Friday Noon - 9.30pm
Saturday and Sunday 11am - 11pm
Head to Antioch for all the fun of the fair. From sheep shows, to live shark feedings, food , entertainment and more, this fair has it all! 
contracostafair.com

4 - AT THE MOVIES 
Up
Various Bay Area Theatres
Disney's Pixar does it again, a movie filled with heart, humor, great characters and a good story. This is a love story and an an adventure story. There are nods to the Bay Area as usual. Watch closely to see references to Fenton's Ice cream and a house that could be modeled on yours. Directed by Pete Doctor, he triumphs again and should reserve a spot on the mantle for another Oscar. 
disney.go.com

5 - LIVE MUSIC
Essence
Makeout Room
3225 22nd Street, San Francisco
Saturday 8pm
The song siren Essence unleashing a new body of work and she wants you to come here it. Hear her new tunes at the Makeout room this Saturday. The former Lillith Fair darling is always a treat to see LIVE. See you there. 
makeoutroom.com

6 - WILD WILD WEB
Adam Lambert Website 
Online Now 
He may not have won American Idol but he has one the hearts and ears of  fans across the country. Adam Lambert rocks and his career will be a full throttle one. The best is yet to come for this nail polish-wearing musical master. If the rumors are true Adam could be the new Queen frontman, picking up where the late great Freddie Mercury left off. Let's hope so. 
adamlambertofficial.com

7 - SAVE THE DATE
The Great American Food and Music Fest
Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View
Saturday June 13th 10am - 6pm
This weekend of food and music is the rock star chef event of the Summer. Our pal Guy Feidi and super chef Bobby Flay will be performing not with music but with food at this mega food-fest. See you there.
greatamericanfoodandmusicfest.com 

8 - MUST-SEE TV 
Jay Leno's Final 'Tonight Show'
NBC 11
I know it is the other station but for 17 years comedian Jay Leno has helped many of us laugh before we head to bed. See his last show tonight on NBC and then turn over to CBS for Late Night with our very own Craig Ferguson. See Leno in prime-time soon. Check his site for details. 
nbc.com/The_Tonight_Show_with_Jay_Leno

9 - ALL-U-CAN-EAT BRUNCH
Farmer Brown
25 Mason Street, San Francisco
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 breakfast fare; 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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