The weekend is just hours away and we've got a jam-packed list of things to do, see and be aware of in and around Hayes Valley.
This Saturday, Hayes Valley's Timbuk2 is hosting a "Bad A$$ Break Up Brunch Party." From 10am until 7pm, bring in any old bag and Timbuk2 will trade it in for 30 percent off any new purchase. Timbuk2 will do all the hard work for you—either donate it to Crossroads, Yerdle it or recycle it with Terracycle, and you'll get a locally made bag of your choice at a discount. The all-day affair is open to the public and includes pours from Anchor Steam, ice cream sandwiches from Three Twins Ice Cream, and donuts from Dynamo Donuts. RSVP or get more details online.
Earlier last week while strolling through Civic Center, we caught site of Taiwanese artist Hung Yi's new art installations (pictured above). The new show, entitled "Fancy Animal Carnival," will be on display through May 7th and is free to the public. Check out all 19 of the colorful steel sculptures as they're displayed around the Joseph L. Alioto Performing Arts Piazza in front of San Francisco City Hall. Learn more about artist Hung Yi at the San Francisco Arts Commission, and stroll through this free show while it lasts.
Drivers, get ready for another weekend of torture. The next 72-hour Van Ness Avenue street closure is upon us (it started at 12am this morning) and will last until Sunday, April 26th at 11:59pm. The street closure will be between Ellis and Pine streets one block between Geary and Post streets. Muni, Golden Gate Transit and pedestrians will still have access to one side of Van Ness.
This is the second of three shutdowns expected to happen at Van Ness Avenue this year—the next will be held in September. The reason for all this mess? The hospital is adding a 124-foot pedestrian tunnel that will connect the new hospital and medical office building.
Over the past few months, we've kept you updated on the latest art installations happening at the Proxy Project on Octavia. On June 9th, the nonprofit organization Here for Now will kick off its Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for a walk-in theater at Proxy SF. Learn more about the nonprofit, an "organization committed to creating centers of vibrancy that educate and delight through temporary interventions that are focused on art and design" according to their new Facebook page, and be sure to keep an eye out for the Kickstarter campaign, set to launch in June.
If you're proud of being a Hayes Valley resident, there's a new way to show it. Membo created a "Hayes Valley Pass" that offers annual participants discounts at local restaurants, retailers and salons. The beauty of this annual membership is that a portion of all proceeds go back to the community and support Hayes Valley nonprofits and organizations. Enjoy discounts at Warby Parker, Welcome Stranger and Azalea, Kipper Clothier, FLiP Salon, Mes Amis Salon and more. Normally $25 a year, the new Hayes Valley Pass is currently being offered at $5 a year. Check out Membo for more details on the new membership.
Want to be an urban bike master? Join SoSF Bike Tours and CityRide Bike Rentals for their second annual Resolution Ride on Sunday, May 10th. Learn the tricks of the trade for navigating through the busy San Francisco streets during this free social ride just before Bike to Work Day. Beginning at 11am in Patricia's Green, tag along with an expert clan of riders for roughly 8 miles of bike safety, best bike routes and techniques. Bike rentals are included with an EventBrite ticket ($10 fee) or free for anyone with their own bike. Come early and enjoy a free cup of Ritual coffee before heading out in a loop that returns to the neighborhood.
Did we miss any neighborhood happenings? Let us know in the comments.
