It's been a balmy March so far, and Saturday night offers a chance to get out and about in the neighborhood. Yes, it's the return of the Lower Haight Art Walk, with DJs, live mural painting, mimes and more from 5pm to 9pm.
Here are some expected highlights, from east to west:
Two Jack's Nik's Place (401 Haight): Live jazz music from Street Brew outside from 5pm to 9pm
Underground SF (424 Haight): Push The Feeling vs. Zodiac Disco: disco, house, boogie and more all night long (free with RSVP)
P-KOK (430 Haight): Live mural painting of a sunken pirate ship by John Benko, plus live performing artists.
Luggage Store Projects (457 Haight) - The opening of forevz, a group exhibition featuring new works "that blur the line between real and virtual space" by artists Dom$olo, Th1s (Jean Grind & Kamea), & Sebastian Bates
Nickies (466 Haight): New mural by Eli Lippert & Chavi
Kate's Kitchen (471 Haight): Live jazz inside
Emmanuel Cafe (488 Haight): A series of black and whites photos capturing "riots" in the aftermath of the 2014 Giants world series championship game, by Sam "Shenghwa" Yang
Fifty24SF (218 Fillmore) - The closing reception for Sam Flores' "A Light in the Darkness," with Flores in attendance
Cafe Du Soleil (200 Fillmore): A literary reading by eight poets and fiction writers, starting at 6pm
Cafe International (508 Haight): Live music by The Miles Ahead Ensemble
Nara (518 Haight) : $1 glass of traditional Korean rice wine (limit 2 per person)
D-Structure (520 Haight): Presenting works by MirukusekiKarasu, plus drinks and music
Raijin Sushi (531 Haight): Happy hour prices on sake and beer
Vinyl Dreams (593 Haight): DJs spinning records, plus a digital release party for Dr. Rek, starting at 3pm
Haight and Steiner: Girl Scout cookies and flower booths
Life (604 Haight): 10% off all purchases, plus a jewelry trunk show
Merch (629 Haight): An additional 30% off already discounted items
Haight & Pierce: The online gallery Art SF Blog will be selling and presenting art, plus there will be live mime entertainment
Black Sands (701 Haight): Opening its doors to the public to check out the space, plus live mural painting
The Grind (783 Haight): Extended Art Walk hours
Plus, remember to swing by any of the five participating bars and restaurants for food and drink specials that will help fund the Lower Haight tree lights project. Those deals will be available through Sunday, so this weekend is your big chance to help illuminate the neighborhood.
