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This Week's Hottest Events: Woody Allen, Golden Gate Bridge Festivities, Earthquakes, and The Roots

1906 Earthquake

Art
Kevin Taylor
Be inspired by Taylor's warped wilderness paintings.
When: Through Sat. 6/2
Where: Guerrero Gallery, 2700 19th St.

Performance
Dita Von Teese
The burlesque queen brings her signature old Hollywood glamour to the Fillmore stage for a cabaret-style revue to titillate men and women of all persuasions. Ladies, prepare to take notes.
When: Mon. 5/21 - Tues. 5/22
Where: The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd.

7 Picks from Cinematheque's 2012 Crossroads Film Event

Laida Lertxundi's 'My Tears Are Dry'

Crossroads, one of longstanding film non-profit SF Cinematheque's big events, takes over the Victoria Theatre this weekend to present 52 experimental short films, including three live performance pieces, separated into eight programs. What's that? You don't like experimental film? Well sha… go ahead and skip down to the end of the article, there are other films playing in town.

Join the Michael Pollan Dinner Party

Michael Pollan

Mark your calendar—City Arts & Lectures is hosting an intimate evening with foodie author and activist Michael Pollan to raise funds for their big Nourse Auditorium restoration project. Newsflash: Herbst Theatre will close for refurbishing next May, and City Arts will be out of a meeting place. So if you've ever come out to hear the likes of Annie Leibovitz or Jacques Pépin, reach deep into your pocket for $500 to support the cause.

Never Assume You Know Everything About Yellow Meters

Never Assume You Know Everything About Yellow Meters

So, there I was driving in the Marina at about 4:30 pm on a Friday looking for a parking space.  I didn't have my phone so I couldn't rely on VoicePark.  I had to travel back in time and rely on my primitive late 20th century pre-app-man parking instincts.  Driving along Chestnut Street…nothing…nothing…a lady opening her trunk…nope, not leaving…nothing…there's one, damn, no, she's taking it…ah ha, there's one!  Damn, a yellow meter, it's only 4:30, yellow meters are loading zones until 6 pm and I don't want to deal with getting towed.  But, if I keep looking, I'm going to be late.

Ways To Give Back: Four Volunteer Gigs This Weekend

Ways To Give Back This Week: Four Volunteer Gigs This Weekend

While there are a multitude of non-profits operating in San Francisco, choosing one to volunteer for can sometimes seem like a daunting task. If you have ever wanted to volunteer but don't know where to start, here are four ways you can give back to the community this weekend.

Art Bikes up for Auction at the SF Fine Art Fair

Art Bikes up for Auction at the SF Fine Art Fair

Bicycle lovers, be sure to pedal your way down to Fort Mason for the opening of the San Francisco Fine Art Fair, where seven bike sculptures will be up for auction this weekend.

Three Art Fairs Invade SF This Weekend

Three Art Fairs Invade SF This Weekend

This weekend, San Franciscans used to an ankle-high ebb and flow of contemporary art are preparing to find themselves neck-deep. Close to two hundred prominent galleries from Oakland to St. Petersburg are descending upon the city for three major art fairs that, for the past three years, have helped put SF’s art scene on the map:  SF Fine Art Fair, ArtMRKT SF, and ArtPad SF. Three iconic locales – Fort Mason, the Concourse Exhibition Center and the Phoenix Hotel respectively – are housing the surge.

Celebrate All Things Built in the Bay with Wells Fargo's Cool New Site

Celebrate All Things Built in the Bay with Wells Fargo

As you might have noticed, we're pretty excited over here that the symbol of our city, the Golden Gate Bridge, is turning 75 this year. The biggest mover and shaker behind the city's celebrations is Wells Fargo, the historical sponsor of the Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary. They've just launched a cool new site called "Built in the Bay", which showcases photos, videos and stories about the Bay Area from our community. It's their unique way of celebrating our iconic and beloved global landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge.  
 

Reading Roundup: This Week's Top Literary Events

Each week, we offer a roundup of the best literary events in the city. All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Want to submit an upcoming event for consideration? Go here.

Augusten Burroughs (This Is How: Proven Aid in Overcoming Shyness, Molestation, Fatness, Spinsterhood, Grief, Disease, Lushery, Decrepitude, and More)

Friday, May 18, 7:30 pm, at Books Inc. Castro (2275 Market St.)

This Week's Hottest Events: Art Fairs, Vintage Fashion Fair, and Best Coast

Animals are people too

Art
Dorothea Lange and the Golden Gate Bridge
Lange's striking images of Depression-era life never cease to tug at one's heartstrings. See the legendary photojournalist's work along with an exhibit in the adjoining gallery of work celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge.
When: Through Sat. 6/30
Where: Scott Nichols Gallery, 49 Geary St., 4th floor

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