Weekend Guide: America's Great 'Hood, Chuck Palahniuk, House Tours, & More
16 October 2014
From a breakdancing competition to dinner in America's greatest 'hood, you have a busy weekend ahead of you.
VISIT ONE OF THE 1O GREAT 'HOODS IN AMERICA
Dinner at Plum Bar + Restaurant in Uptown, Oakland
What: The American Planning Association announced earlier this month that Uptown Oakland is one of the 10 Great Neighborhoods for 2014. Celebrate with dinner and cocktails at the newly reimagined Plum Bar + Restaurant.
Why: Their signature "Happy Meal" comes with sliders, smoked fries, and a shot of bourbon. Glorious.
AN EVENING WITH CHUCK PALAHNIUK
The Genius Himself at DNA Lounge
What: If you've seen the literary mastermind Chuck Palahniuk in person before, you know to expect an evening of raunchy and shocking storytelling, games, prizes, and honest Q&A. $34 gets you entrance and a signed copy of his new book.
Why: Speaking of new novels, Beautiful You is about the apocalyptic marketing possibilities of female pleasure. Ahem.
When: Tuesday, October 21, 7:30 pm
DRINK. DRANK. DRUNK.
What: SF's first ever Craft Beer Fest features over 75 breweries, unlimited tastings, food vendors, free seminars, and a beer expert to answers all your burning questions.
Why: Beer, bro.
Where: Fort Mason Center, Herbst Pavilion, San Francisco
'HOOD LOVE
25th Annual Potrero Hill Festival OR Sunday Streets in the Mission
What: A block party of epic proportions including: Cajun-style brunch, Off the Grid, live music, bounce houses, and more OR 20 live bands, yoga, breakdancing competition, and an Ethiopian coffee ceremony.
Why: Proceeds benefit the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House OR you know, the Mission.
When: Saturday, October 18, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm OR Sunday, October 19, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where: 20th Street OR Valencia Street
PROPERTY PORN
House Tour of the Haight
What: Look inside some of the most stunning painted ladies in town. This year's tour showcases the interiors of eight homes, including a stately residence with an intact carriage house, and one of a dozen homes occupied by the Good Earth commune.
Why: Having escaped the devastating fires of 1906, these homes have also survived the housing partitions of WWII, the psychedelic subculture of the sixties and seventies, and the dot com boom to keep standing today.
When: Sunday, October 19, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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