Liam's List

  Greetings costumed chums,

Another weekend of fun and frivolity looms and perhaps this weekend a little more fun than usual.

Among the highlights on the list: LIVE105'S Spookfest and a cheap eat in San Francisco PLUS a taste of Paris at a yummy happy hour in San Jose.

Have a safe and spooky Halloween weekend.
Cheers
Liam
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p.s. And please do follow me on twitter. 
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1 HAPPY HALLOWEEN
LIVE105's Subsonic Halloween Spookfest
Cow Palace, San Francisco
Friday 7pm
Hop on your broom to the Cow Palace one scary night of music and Halloween madness. LIVE105's Subsonic Halloween Spookfest features among other electronic darlings Basement Jaxx and Crystal Method. And check out NoName's wrestling slaughter house. It will be spooktastic. See you on the mat! Have fun and wear a costume and some earplugs. 
http://www.live105.com/pages/5203548.php
　
2 SURF'S UP
Mavericks 2009
Pillar Point, Half Moon Bay
Sunday 10am
The stars of world surfing will descend upon Pillar Point, Half Moon Bay this weekend for the biggest date event in the surfing calendar, Mavericks. If the surf's up and the weather is agreeable the contest to see who rides the biggest wave will commence on Sunday. The Bay Area's and the world's best will be coastside for the mammoth surf event.
http://www.mavsurfer.com/main_page/index.html
　
3 CURTAIN CALL
American Idiot
Berkeley Rep
2025 Addison Street, Berkeley
Now until November 15th
Green Day's breakthrough 2004 record American Idiot has now found a home on the theater stage thanks to the folks at Berkeley Rep. It was, says director Mike Dirnt, "the beautiful lyrics and poetry that drew me to the project." As you might imagine American Idiot rocks from beginning to end. The staging is sensational. The music packs a punch for the full 90 minutes. The performances are nothing short of stellar. Punk goes theatrical who knew, and it works. Props to our East Bay power punk trio and the risk takers at Berkeley rep. The run here is limited so snag a ticket while you can as American Idiot is on it's way to Broadway. Special discounts are available for theatre goers under 30. Rock on! 
berkeleyrep.org
　
4 HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Kara's Cupcakes
3249 Scott Street, San Francisco
Sunday 1pm - 3pm
Head to one of the Bay Area's most popular bakeries for a birthday celebration. Kara's cupcakes turns three and as a gift to it's loyal army of followers will be giving away cakes this Sunday. Here's the deal, buy 1 and you get one free. Sweet!
http://karascupcakes.com/menu.html
　
5 MUST SEE TV
Obama Election
HBO TV
Tuesday November 3rd 8pm
The road to the White House captures President Obama as never seen before. See him back stage before he addresses the party faithful to accept the Democratic nomination. The film also goes inside the campaign and covers the highs and lows of the battle for the nomination and later, the fight for the Presidency. 
http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/bythepeople/

6 AT THE MOVIES
Michael Jackson - This Is It
NOW showing
This Is It, directed by Kenny Ortega . This music movie shows Michael Jackson the artist, the perfectionist, the king of pop as he has never been seen before. The film was made in the few weeks before his death as MJ prepared for what may well have been the greatest music show ever. Jackson still had the voice, the moves, the control with the spotlight shining where it always should have on Michael Jackson the artist. This Is It is bursting at the seams with Jackson hits and performances and throughout you are reminded how sad it is that he did not live to begin and complete this tour. This Is It is one of the most compelling music films I have ever seen. Perhaps the best from MJ was not to come but in this one hour fifty minute film we learn he was indeed the best at what he did. Michael Jackson, a stunning performer gone but not forgotten anytime soon. 
http://www.michaeljackson.com/us/home
　
7 HEAR THIS CD
Sting - If On A Winter's Night
NOW available
There is a Winters gale blowing in over the moors and you will find it on this new chilly offering from Sting - If on a Winter's Night. There are two good tracks on the record an upbeat blue-grass number "Soul Cake" and a rework of Hounds of Winter. That aside this 15 track record is a self indulgent world music romp featuring everything from gaelic revelry to middle eastern rhythms. I am Sting's biggest fan but this latest icy offering did nothing to warm the cockles of my heart. Perhaps I should listen again wearing a woolly jumper, watching snow fall as the hounds of winter close in! Sorry Sting. 
www.stingus.com

8 GET TICKETS NOW
U2 - 2010 360 Tour
On sale Monday
Bono and his boys are on the road and they are bringing their 360 degree music show to the Bay Area. Okay so the rock show is not coming until June of next year but you can get your tickets Monday. According to U2's official online shrine this tour is bigger and better than any tour before, with tickets as much as $350 it better be the best tour ever.
http://www.u2.com/news/title/back-to-north-america-in-2010

9 STREET FOOD
Kung Fu Tacos
Sarcamento at Montgomery
Daily 11am - 3pm
This taco truck may well be serving up the tastiest tacos on the planet. Beef, duck, chicken and pork, it's all on the menu and each delicious taco kicks like a kung fu black belt. Not just tasty tacos but they are also affordable - just $2 a pop. Love price. Love the tacos. See you at the truck stop. 
http://twitter.com/KungFuTacos
　
10 HAPPY HOUR
Left Bank
377 Santana Row, San Jose
Daily 3pm - 6pm
Enjoy a taste of Paris with posh nosh and vino for cheap during Happy Hour at Left Bank. Chef David Bastide and his culinary team have cooked up some delicious happy hour nibbles and all happily priced at just $6 a piece. Steamed mussels and frites are to die for. The fried calamari is a must have. The fromage plate is a delicious offering of cheeses from France and from nearby. The three cheese fondue will knock your socks off. Wash down your happy hour bites with a palette pleasing $4 glass of wine. The selections change daily. And why stop at happy hour, stay for dinner, you will not be disappointed. Head to the web site for news about other Left Bank happy hours and locations.
Bon appetit!
http://www.leftbank.com/locations/san_jose.php?location=5

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