It's beginning to look a lot like fall. But before you check-out to enjoy the cool weather this weekend, catchup on all that you missed this week:
First, District 6 Supervisor Jane Kim threw her hat in the ring for State Senate, rivaling District 8 Supervisor Scott Wiener for the seat in 2018. Here's a brief look at how the two candidates differ.
In local politics, there's one open seat on the San Francisco County Transportation Authority’s Citizens Advisory Committee. Anyone interested in helping to steer the Transportation Authority Board's investments in neighborhood and citywide transportation infrastructure is encouraged to apply.
In case you missed it on Saturday, Central City Extra took a deep look at the affordable condos at 1400 Mission St., where developers' affordable housing fees actually go, and a few affordable projects in the works in and around the neighborhood.
In the dining scene, restaurants going tipless may be the talk of the town, but a pair of SoMa restaurants have abandoned the practice after just 10 months. Thad Vogler of Bar Agricole and Trou Normand told Inside Scoop that it was impossible to keep servers on staff, because so many of his competitors have stuck with the traditional model. "We were hoping more restaurants would switch, but for now, it’s been impossible to compete with more traditional places in keeping front-of-house staff, who prefer the control and upside of the tip system," he said.
Another foodie trend: quick-service eateries applying for liquor licenses. While the jury is still out on Starbucks' and Taco Bell Cantina's applications to serve beer and wine, Louisiana Fried Chicken jumped into the ring with an application this week.
Looking forward to this weekend, tonight is Third Thursday in Yerba Buena. From 5-10pm, a number of galleries, museums, bars and restaurants around the neighborhood will offer discounted entry and drinks. Which gives you a great excuse to check out the new art and engineering exhibition at the Contemporary Jewish Museum.
Finally, let us know if you spot Snoop Dogg around the neighborhood this weekend. His alter-ego, DJ Snoopadelic, is making an at 1015 Folsom on Saturday night.
Thursday
Converge
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St.
5-8pm
Host Description: "On the Third Thursday of each month, YBCA combines drinks, food, and music with creative and exciting art happenings. From 5–8 come together, enjoy free access to our world class galleries, and be part of the art at YBCA."
Third Thursdays in Yerba Buena 2015
Yerba Buena Neighborhood, 750 Howard St.
5pm
Host Description: "Join us on the third Thursday of each month in downtown San Francisco’s Yerba Buena neighborhood of for a monthly outing full of arts, food, and drink!"
Ice Cream Making Demo
The Yard at Mission Rock
5:30-7:30pm
Host Description: "Join us for a free ice cream demo and happy hour with one of the tastiest producers, Humphry Slocombe. Learn how to make their flagship flavor, Secret Breakfast, on your own at home. You’ll also hear from Humphry Slocombe co-founder, Sean Vahey, about the inspiration behind their crazy good flavors and how to pair peak-season ingredients to make your own delicious batch of ice cream."
Exhibition Opening: Field of Vision: Landscapes from the Imagination
California Historical Society, 678 Mission St.
6:30pm
Host Description: "Landscapes from the Imagination is the fifth work in the Engineers of Illumination series of projected light installations inspired by the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, created by Optic Flare, and sponsored by the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District. Field of Vision: Landscapes from the Imagination continues through Sunday, November 22, 2015, every night after dark until midnight."
Ladies Night
TechShop, 926 Howard St.
7pm
Host Description: "The 3rd Thursday of each month is Ladies Night at TechShop SF! If you have an interest in making, hacking, or just want to learn more about TechShop join us. Create a hands-on project with your best girlfriends while you enjoy wine and network. This event is 21+, no experience necessary."
Trouble Thursdays
Harlot, 46 Minna St.
10pm
Host Description: "After many years of putting together hundreds of events, we finally figured out what San Francisco needs on Thursday nights. Join us for the newest, long-awaited weekly Thursday night event at Harlot."
Free Screening in the Plaza: Beetlejuice
McCoppin Hub Plaza
8pm
Host Description: "IndieFest's free screenings in McCoppin Plaza (McCoppin at Valencia St.) wrap up Oct 15th with Tim Burton's classic Beetlejuice."
Friday
Land & Sea Dinner Series: Part One
Picnic on Third, 493 3rd St.
6:15pm
Host Description: "Immerse yourself in a two-part dinner series inspired by creatures from the land and sea. The sea brings Kumamoto oysters, soft-shell crab, and black cod, while the land provides goat milk and oxtail dishes."
Saved by the '90s w/ DJ Nesto with Impact Sounds
Slim's, 333 11th St.
8pm
Host Description: "Saved By The '90s, a smash hit in NYC, and has now moved west! If you missed the stops at Slim’s in March & June, you now have another chance. Come dance and sing along to all of your favorites from the decade: No Doubt, Green Day, Nirvana, Ace of Base and many many more!"
Hook N Sling at Verso Nightclub Grand Opening
Verso Nightclub, 1525 Mission St.
9pm
Host Description: "You might have heard of a badass little place in Australia that goes by the name of Bondi Beach. It’s a gem of a spot on the map, well known for its laid back lifestyle and surfer-ready waves. But there’s something else this sweet coastal hangout is recognized for producing—and that’s one of Australia’s most promising DJ/producers, Hook N Sling."
Underground Fridays
AsiaSF
9pm
Host Description: "AsiaSF is one of San Francisco's hottest venues. World renowned for their dinner performances, AsiaSF also has an intimate nightclub setting downstairs. DJ 12 in the mix all night spinning the hottest in EDM, Hip Hop, R&B, Club Hits and Old School."
Holy Cow Friday's
The Holy Cow Nightclub, 1535 Folsom St.
9:30pm
Host Description: "Join us this and every Friday night at the all-new Holy Cow nightcl, featuring guest DJs from all over the Bay Area. The newly remodeled Holy Cow nightclub! Established in 1987, has been an iconic go-to spot for socializing, dancing and fun. Consisting of attractive interiors, sophistication decor and an intimate floor plan, The Holy Cow boasts 20 new elevated VIP bottle service booths for maximum visibility of the party, 2 fully stocked bars and unprecedented nightclub production."
Writers Who Read: Creative Lit Night
230 9th St.
7pm
Host Description: "Patreon is so excited to host our first literature open mic night, and we want you to be there! Literature of every kind is welcomed—from poetry and prose to nonfiction. It’ll be a night to read, drink and get in touch with the local literary scene! Bring your new stuff or your polished work, and come read it amongst fans and friends."
Saturday
Get Creative: Outdoor Painting Workshop on the Embarcadero
Behind Waterbar, 339 The Embarcadero
12pm
Host Description: "Choose to paint views of significant San Francisco symbols — the Bay Bridge, Treasure Island, Angel Island, Oakland, or Alcatraz. Through simple steps and easy methods, you'll leave with a better understanding of painting techniques and the tools you need to express yourself freely through art."
Learn from the Master: Sushi-Making Class
Miele Gallery, 680 8th St. Suite 155
12pm
Host Description: "Since 2012, Kaz Matsune has quietly teaching sushi classes to over 2,600 people, bringing over 15 years of professional culinary experience. His class and private dinner events have been receiving perfect five-star Yelp reviews. Kaz uses sustainable fish from a company who caters to Alice Waters' Chez Panisse and Thomas Keller of French Laundry. He has appeared on Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen and is an avid writer and contributor to Quora."
Nerds for Nature Summit
Manylabs, 1086 Folsom St.
3-5pm
Host Description: "Nerd for Nature's mission is to bring together technologists and environmental professionals to collaboratively build awesome tools that help us understand and protect the natural world. We want YOU to help us shape what nerding for nature means."
JAX Vineyards Harvest Party
JAX Vineyards Tasting Room, 326 Brannan St.
5:30-8:30pm
Host Description: "Taste through all new JAX wine releases, enjoy a seasonal selection of appetizers handcrafted by top culinary chef Ira Siegel and mingle with your wine-loving neighbors at our urban oasis in the heart of SoMa, San Francisco."
Leela Proudly Presents: That One Troupe | Dream Sequence | Shades of Grey
Ninth Street Independent Film Center, 145 9th St.
8pm
Host Description: "Three fantastic improv ensembles, one great night of improvised theater!"
Bollywood Blast
Club OMG, 43 6th St.
9pm
Host Description: "The number-one, premier monthly Bollywood dance party in San Francisco."
Snoop Dogg is ... DJ SNOOPADELIC!
1015 Folsom
10pm
Host Description: "DJ Snoopadelic will host a live DJ set inside the main room of 1015 Folsom."
Sunday
San Francisco 49ers Viewing Parties
SoMa StrEat Food Park, 428 11th St.
11am
Host Description: "SoMa StrEat Food Park, home of San Francisco's best 49ers viewing parties, is hosting another season of food, drinks, football, and fantastic fans! We've got food trucks, lots of big screen TVs, and beer specials in celebration of another epic Sunday in San Francisco. Go Niners!"
Spillin' Tea
3pm
Oasis, 298 11th St.
Host Description: "Serving fierce music all day long, sunny rooftop deck, grilled food and tea-infused specialty cocktails!"
KRONOLOGY
F8, 1192 Folsom St.
10pm
Host Description: "Stamina welcomes the LA drum & bass massive—Technique Recordings' KRONOLOGY, with DAMIEN and J-TEC MC. Resident support from Flaco."
