Looking back at Hoodline's coverage this week, we spoke in-depth with Colin Miller of the Darkside Initiative (1827 Powell St.), took a look at the Phase 2 improvements planned for Telegraph Hill's rock slope, noted that there are new street ambassadors on the "crooked" part of Lombard to help tourists and neighbors, and took a look at whether North Beach will modify its current liquor license laws.
If you're sticking around this Labor Day weekend, there's plenty to do and see around the area and, since it's the start of a new month, that means it's First Friday time again tonight.
This month's special exhibits include TheDayMatters, which celebrates the art of Elke Behrens, at the Live Worms Gallery (1345 Grant Ave.), a unique display of antique combs and hair ornaments at Tom's Beautiful Sexy Hair (701 Greenwich St.) and Erik Sanada will be signing copies of his art book during his closing reception at Modern Eden (801 Greenwich St.). Keep an eye on First Friday's Twitter feed for the latest updates and events.
“@CalisFinestCo: Grant Ave (Chinatown) in San Francisco. pic.twitter.com/shPvwhvJJ2” I'm sorry I'm obsessed with San Fran., CA
— mermaid. (@ickkyvikki) August 25, 2015Now for your North Beach weekend events:
Saturday, September 5th
Apple Z: The Sacramento-based rock and groove outfit performs at Maggie McGarry's, beginning at 10pm. (1353 Grant Ave.)
Bunny Pistol's Barbary Coast Burlesque: The burlesque dancer is back for her monthly performance at Doc's Lab, starting at 9pm. (124 Columbus Ave.)
Free Fishing Day 2015: This is the final day this year the Department of Fish and Game will allow free fishing around the city without a sport fishing license, including at the Fort Mason Piers, Fisherman's Wharf (Pier 39-45) and Pier Seven, near the intersection of Broadway and Embarcadero.
Jethro Jeremiah Band: The Bay area native and his reggae band will play at Pier 23, starting at 9pm. (Pier 23, Embarcadero)
North Beach Brass Band: For the second consecutive Saturday, the local New Orleans-style brass band group performs at Tupelo, from 3-6pm. (1337 Grant Ave.)
Scott Capurro: The SF native performs two sets at Punch Line Comedy Club, 7:30pm and 9:30pm. (444 Battery St.)
Shantytown: The "Soul and Roll" band takes over Tupelo on Saturday night starting at 9pm.
Tim Meadows: The SNL alum will perform two sets at Cobb's Comedy Club, at 7:30pm and 9:45pm. (915 Columbus Ave.)
Wrapped in Plastic: The Northern California jazz quartet will perform at Rose Pistola, beginning at 9pm. (532 Columbus Ave.)
Sunday, September 6th
Electric Squeezebox Orchestra with Special Guest Kenny Washington: The 17-piece big band is bringing along the "Superman of the Bay Area jazz scene" for their Sunday performance starting at 5:30pm.
Eric Markowitz Trio: The NJ-native bassist and his ensemble perform at Rose Pistola at 8pm for the first of their two monthly shows at the Italian restaurant.
North Beach Brass Band: If you missed them on Saturday, you can check out the the five-piece group during the afternoon at Tupelo, from 3-6pm.
SF Comedy Showcase: The showcase of up-and-coming SF comedians returns for its weekly 8pm performance at the Punch Line Comedy Club.
Tim Meadows: The SNL alum rounds out the holiday weekend at Cobb's Comedy Club, with one last performance at 7:30pm.
Whisky Pills Fiasco: The SF-native rockabilly outfit performs at Pier 23 starting at 5pm.
Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments.
