It's just about time to start another weekend countdown. But first, here are the highlights from another busy week in the neighborhood:
Starting with development, San Francisco Tennis Club members are gearing up for another fight to keep their courts in place.
Rec & Parks and the Planning Commission approved a 9-story residential development at Sixth and Clara streets after considering how continued development in the area could negatively impact the neighborhood's few green spaces.
Rendering: Realtex
The Port of San Francisco also took some time to consider the future, with a public brainstorm on what's next for many of the city's derelict piers.
And the New York Times took a walk with Janet Delaney, whose photographs of people and places South of Market in the '60s and '70s were recently on view at the de Young, as she examined the changing neighborhood through her camera lens once again.
Lots of updates this week in the neighborhood dining scene as well.
We learned what's next for the former Zeke's space and peeked inside the eclectic, 15-year-old Brickhouse Cafe.
Photo: Geri Koeppel/Hoodline
Also of note: Caputo opened its door on the Embarcadero; the Chronicle gave Black Hammer Brewery's "geeky beers" a rave review; and a couple of the neighborhood's upscale eateries — Benu and Saison — held onto all three of their Michelin Stars for another year, while Boulevard lost its one and only.
On the arts front, the SFMOMA announced that its massive redesign is just months away from completion.
Finally, there are quite a few crime and safety updates this week.
The SPFD held a town hall meeting to discuss the ongoing investigation into the officer-involved shooting that killed a 26-year-old resident at Eighth and Market last week. While few new details were released, community members had the opportunity to share their concerns with the chief.
A hit-and-run left one cyclist on the Embarcadero with minor injuries Monday — just one week after one cyclist was killed on the 500 block of Market and another suffered minor injuries at Embarcadero and Chestnut on the same day.
Image: Google Maps
Addressing these incidents and regular questions from neighbors on pedestrian safety in the neighborhood, Southern Station Captain Jerome DeFilippo told attendees of his monthly community meeting last night that one pedestrian safety sting took place just a couple of weeks ago on the Embarcadero. During the three-hour operation, about 25 citations were issued to drivers who failed to yield to pedestrians and cyclists lawfully crossing the street. But the operation went both ways. Eight cyclists and 3-4 pedestrians were also cited for not yielding to vehicles with the right-of-way.
DeFilippo was also pleased to report that a couple of serial thieves have been nabbed. One is suspected of at least 21 separate auto burglaries in the district, and the other is suspected of 17 different residential burglaries, primarily in SoMa.
On that note, let's move on to the weekend at hand:
Thursday, Oct. 22nd
Stimulate Your Senses After Dark: Science Fiction
The Embarcadero, Pier 15/17
6pm
Host Description: "Science fiction has predicted many things. Some have come true (think touch screens, submarines, bionic limbs), others, not so much — or at least, not yet. If you’ve ever wondered where your flying car or rocket belt is, or why you don’t yet have a robot servant, find out at Full-Spectrum Science."
Pump 'n' Grind: Happy Hour Heels Dance Class
111 Minna
6:30pm
Host Description: "Don that fierce outfit, pick out your hottest heels, and get in a workout while enjoying a post-work happy hour. This hour-long heels optional dance class is set to the tunes of different divas each week. Stick around after class for a fun dance party with a DJ and your new friends."
Pop-Up Wine Tasting & Chocolate Pairing
Heron Arts, 7 Heron St.
7:30pm
Host Description: "Taste your way through several carefully selected wines from Taken Wine Company paired with decadent samples of Dandelion Chocolate. Discover how each chocolate and wine brings out the subtleties in each others' character.
Sepultura
DNA Lounge, 375 11th St.
8pm
Host Description: "From their humble beginnings in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Sepultura has gone on to become the most successful Brazilian heavy metal band in history. Over a 30 year period the band has grown in strength and chops, transforming itself from a primitive death metal ensemble into one of the leading creative trendsetters of the international aggressive music scene. Once songs like Antichrist and Bestial Devastation were unleashed, Sepultura's goal was complete world domination. Full of great riffs and brutal anthems, they continue to preach their gospel of heavy metal to legions of fans."
Tink
Mezzanine, 44 Jessie St.
9pm
Host Description: "Tink started singing in the Church and from there her father encouraged her to write. Attending the same high-school as Chicago’s N.B.A. star Derrick Rose at Simeon High, Tink eagerly began to explore other facets of the music game and discovered she could do more than just sing, but rap as well. she started to take rap more seriously and has been going strong for four years now."
Friday, Oct. 23rd
ART+TECH Festival 2015: "Movement"
Monument, 140 9th St.
7pm
Host Description: "Exploring the immersive landscape of MOVEMENT, CODAME will be showcasing new works that demonstrate the fusion of art and technology from new and exciting angles within our festival's theme including innovative dance compositions, mind-bending performances, immersive and interactive installations, generative art, new media, and concept pieces by local, national, and international artists. All proceeds from this event will be split with participating artists."
Gathering the Embers 2015
SOMArts Cultural Center 934 Brannan St
7-9:30pm
Host Description: "Now in its fifth year, Gathering the Embers brings the spirit of Día de los Muertos to the stage and is part of SOMArts’ annual Day of the Dead exhibition and accompanying public programming. Gathering the Embers, Friday, October 23, 7–9:30pm, is an opportunity for artists to openly pay tribute to love, life, loss and resiliency."
Date Night
TechShop, 926 Howard St.
7-10pm
Host Description: "TechShop SF is putting a twist on Date Night. Grab your significant other and join us on the 4th Friday each month. Use our state of the art woodshop, metal shop, electronics lab and much more to create a project and a truly memorable evening. No experience necessary. 21 and over. Lite food and refreshments served."
"Back & 4th"
Wish SF, 1539 Folsom St.
10pm
Host Description: "Every 4th Friday at Wish SF,AfterAfterHours presents:“Back & 4th"Resident DJs: Jayvi Velasco & Fish N Shoot"
Saturday, Oct. 24th
French Culinary Class Series: Stocks, Sauces & Soup
Bon Marche, 1355 Market St.
11am
Host Description: "Settle down for an afternoon-long cooking class led by inspiring industry leaders. Join Chef Matt Sieger and Pastry Chef Rikki Garcia in the Bon Marché kitchen for an inside look at some of the basics and foundations of French culinary classics and cooking techniques."
The Art of Graffiti 1.0 Intro Class
1AM Gallery, 1000 Howard St.
12:30pm
Host Description: "Unleash your inner street artist with this four-hour beginner's graffiti workshop. From the creative wisdom of a graffiti legend, learn the history of street art and discover how it's evolved over time."
A Dinner to Die For: Halloween Supper by Underground Social Club
Secret Location
7pm
Host Description: "Sit down to a hair-raising Halloween tasting dinner as scrumptious as it is spooky. Don your costume for a playful meal that artfully manipulates ingredients to evoke the spirit of the season. Prepare for plates inspired by fear but made with love."
NoMad Book Party
Bar Agricole
6-9pm
Host Description: "A combination cookbook and cocktail book from the Michelin rated restaurant and bar, this impressive and unique book will share the innovative food of Daniel Humm and Will Guidara, as well as the drinks by bar director Leo Robitscheck. Owners of both The NoMad and Eleven Madison Park, we are proud to be sharing this evening with masters of food, drink, and hospitality."
Sunday, Oct. 25th
CUESA Pop-Up Farmers Market
The Yard at Mission Rock
10am-2pm
Description: This month's theme is Harvest Festival, and will feature a pie-making demo, pie contest, and apple-cider pressing, plus produce and ready-to-eat goodies from nearly 30 farms and vendors."
Slow Food San Francisco's 25th Anniversary
Thirsty Bear Brewing Company
6-9pm
Host Description: "Please join us celebrating Slow Food San Francisco's 25th Anniversary at ThirstyBear Brewing Company with community, drinks and, of course, delicious food! We will be hosting from 6 to 9pm, and all are welcome! Your $25 admission includes one drink ticket for beer, wine, or sangira, and a delicious feast including: Piquillo peppers, beet salad, broccolini, seared ahi tuna, pollo al ajillo, paella valencia, and fideua!"
