First up, the de Young's Keith Haring exhibition, "The Political Line," opened last Saturday, November 8th, which means this is a great weekend to scope it out sans crowds. (The de Young is also opening the exhibition in timed increments, to keep it from getting crowded.) "The Political Line" collects a body of Haring's more explicitly political works, critiques of racism, homophobia, capitalism, and technology. Works featured range from his subway installations to vinyl tarpaulin paintings to Polaroids (including some with Grace Jones, Madonna and Bill T. Jones) and various large canvases and sculptures. Tickets are $29 (Saturday and Sunday prices; $21 Tuesday through Friday).
We're also pleased to report that commenters on a Hoodline story that ran last week about the Haight Ashbury Food Program came together on their own to donate $500 to the program to support meals for people in need. The effort was led by anonymous commenter Steve@Baker who matched the donations of other readers with $250 of his own money.
In other news, you may have noticed that Cole Valley Cafe is currently under wraps for a construction project that's kept its doors closed for a couple of weeks. Still no word on when the work will be finished or what exactly may be in store, but we'll keep you posted.
Sunday night is also the debut of the Slim Pickens spin-off at Murio's, so bring your discount bin records and see what the DJs cook up.
And for those of you inclined towards planning ahead, next Saturday, November 22, from 1 to 2:30 pm at the Sock Shop, 1742 Haight Street, marks the debut of local writers' Patricia Corrigan and Eve Batey's new San Francisco guide book, 100 Things To Do In San Francisco Before You Die. It features neighborhood-focused highlights and will be for sale at the reception.
