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With a bit of rain and a heated election behind us, another beautiful weekend is on the horizon. But before we put this week to bed, here's the top highlights from this busy week:
Ahead of election day, activists with the Coalition on Homelessness flooded Airbnb's SoMa atrium with speeches, signage and a brass band, rallying in support of Proposition F. The proposition, which would have implemented new restrictions on short-term rentals, ultimately failed at the polls—a victory for Airbnb, which now plans to create home-sharing political clubs in 100 cities across the US over the next year.
On the topic of housing, SF Weekly examined quality-of-life complaints at Clementina Towers, the public housing complex at Clementina and Fourth streets. Those issues may be exacerbated by the lack of mental health services onsite, especially for newer residents who've spent time living on the streets.
In development news, the Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure, which is overseeing Mission Bay development, certified the environmental report for the proposed 11-acre Golden State Warriors arena just south of AT&T Park. The San Jose Mercury News reports that while public testimony was primarily positive, members of the Mission Bay Alliance strongly oppose the project and are planning to appeal the decision. The Planning Commission is expected to approve the environmental report this afternoon as well.
On the transit front, anyone living, working or simply passing through 4th & King area or Mission Bay should beware: Central Subway construction between this Friday, Nov. 6th and Saturday, Nov. 14th will cause major detours and delays.
Finally, a bit of dining news:
The new nightclub/pizza parlor Codeword (917 Folsom St.) from the DNA Lounge crew could open as early as next Tuesday, Nov. 10.
El Capitan (1123 Folsom St.) recently launched a full bar and cocktail program to complement restaurant's Latin/Caribbean fare. The new cocktail menu isn't on their website just yet, but the new drinks make use of rum, tequila, cachaça, mezcal and other traditional Latin American and Caribbean spirits, as well as seasonal touches.
Tablehopper reports that Deli Board (1058 Folsom St.) is bringing Deli Board Nights back from 6-9pm this evening, featuring the Fat Boy Burrito.
Finally, Pabu bartenders Nick Jones and Kaitlin Ryan are doing a bar takeover at Forgery (1525 Mission St.) from 8pm to close Monday night. This is the first event in a series of takeovers at the newish cocktail bar—which was recently named one of the best bars in America by Playboy.
Thursday
Do:Be Unplugged, co-presented by The Living Earth Show and Post:Ballet
Oasis, 298 11th St.
7pm
Host Description: "Experience cutting edge movement, music and design with 'Do Be,' the current artistic collaboration between Post:Ballet and The Living Earth Show. For one night only, catch the premiere of this phenomenal project’s newest chapter, 'Do Be: Pasturing,' featuring an original commissioned score by Jacob Cooper and choreography by Post:Ballet Artistic Director Robert Dekkers."
Class of '84
Cat Club, 1190 Folsom St.
9pm
Host Description: "Every Thursday at the Cat Club, it's the best of the 80's in two rooms. The coolest music and the best crowd in town with DJs Damon and Mr Washington spinning 80's pop, rock, and one-hit wonders in the front room, along with DJ Dangerous Dan and weekly special guests spinning the best underground '80s, goth, industrial, synth-pop, electo music and videos in the back—with two video screens."
Friday
Parol-Marking Workshop: Beautiful Filipino Lanterns
Bayanihan Community Center, 1010 Mission St.
5:30pm
Host Description: "Get ready for the annual San Francisco Parol Lantern Festival and Parade by making beautiful Filipino lanterns with the Bayanihan Community Center (BCC) in the SoMa district. The Parol Lantern Festival & Parade takes place on Saturday, December 12, 2015, and is a memorable evening of lights, music, games and a celebration of the Filipino community."
Dirtybird Quarterly
Mezzanine, 444 Jessie St.
10pm
Host Description: "Dirtybird has been dropping basslines and creating smiles on the dancefloor since January 2005. The innovative American house music label has become synonymous with quirky ideas, bass-driven funk and a crew of humble characters who like to have fun. The bird logo came from a drawing Barclay Crenshaw (aka Claude VonStroke) used to draw when he was a kid to make his little brother laugh in church. Since creating the label, VonStroke has A&R’d some of the most influential house music producers in the world. A short list includes Justin Martin, Catz ‘n Dogz, Julio Bashmore, Riva Starr, Breach, Shiba San, Eats Everything, J Phlip, Killfrenzy, and many, many more—most of whom had their very first records and even created their artist names on dirtybird."
We Rock Fridays
The Grand, 520 4th St.
10pm
Host Description: "Come join us this Friday as we are bringing amazing local artist Mikey Tan. We'll be loading the props and pumping out plenty of energetic production just for you! Get ready as we take the club into a frenzy with confetti canons, snow & bubble machines, dramatic light shows, LED foam sticks and other special surprises."
Saturday
Discovery Day at AT&T Park
AT&T Park
9:30am-4pm
Host Description: "AT&T Park is transformed into a science wonderland for the free concluding event of the Bay Area Science Festival, organized by UC San Francisco. Last year, more than 30,000 people enjoyed a non-stop program chock-full of interactive exhibits, experiments, games, and shows, all meant to entertain and inspire. With more than 150 exhibits, everyone can find something that will unleash their inner scientist."
Closing Reception — Today is the Shadow of Tomorrow: Día de Los Muertos
SOMArts, 934 Brannan St.
6pm
Host Description: "The final opportunity to view and interact with the altars, featuring live music and interactive installations."
Second Annual Bay Leaf Kitchen Harvest Dinner
Red Dog Restaurant + Bar, 303 Second St.
6:30pm
Host Description: "Bay Leaf Kitchen invites you to participate in their Second Annual Harvest Dinner Gala Fundraiser. Funds raised from this event support Bay Leaf Kitchen’s cooking and farming educational programs for youth, and will make it possible for the organization to continue to support their goal of a 70 percent scholarship rate in all of their programs."
Rebirth Brass Band Street Party
Heron Arts, 7 Heron St.
6-11pm
Host Description: "Heron Arts is pleased to present The New Orleanian: A NOLA-inspired art, music, food, and spirits experience. We are honored to be partnering with the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic, a non-profit organization providing medical care and social services to musicians based in New Orleans. Together, we are proud to bring the Grammy award winning Rebirth Brass Band to Heron Alley in the SOMA district of San Francisco. Heron Arts is thrilled to be partnering with the SF based non-profit organization, Artspan, which has been active for 40 years and champions an inclusive art experience and provides diverse audiences with an authentic connection to local art and artists. In addition, Heron is partnering with Amoeba Records, the legendary record store supplying the Bay Area with records since the '90s."
Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs w/ Erica Sunshine Lee & Jesse Brewster
Slim's, 333 11th St.
8pm
Host Description: "Produced by music legend Jim Scott and with a crack band, Holding Up The Sun is an amazing album and promises to be the one that breaks new ground for singer/songwriter/guitarist Danny Click. Producer Jim Scott has worked with a veritable who’s who of the music industry: The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Lucinda Williams, Wilco, Bruce Springsteen—and the list goes on."
Carl Craig
Harlot, 46 Minna St.
9pm
Host Description: "Carl Craig is a creative visionary, a groundbreaking electronic music icon, an inspirational artist, an esteemed Grammy-nominated composer, a world-class DJ and an ambassador for his native Detroit. Yet the common thread that runs through Craig’s broad musical canon and creative projects is a resounding fascination with futurism. Carl Craig has cultivated a unique path as an artist, entrepreneur and civic leader, guided by his tendency toward forward thinking. Get your dancing shoes ready, you do not want to miss this!"
Bollywood Blast: Diwali Dance Dhamaka
Club OMG!, 43 6th St.
9pm
Host Description: "The Number One Premier Monthly Bollywood Dance Party of San Francisco"
Sunday
Free Guided Museum Tour
International Art Museum of America, 1025 Market St.
1:30-2:30pm
Host Description: "The International Art Museum of America embraces excellence in both Eastern and Western art. The permanent collection includes the work of internationally renowned H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and prominent works by Qi Baishi, Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty. The museum also features works by European masters Maurice de Vlaminck, Evariste Carpentier, and Rosa Bonheur. At IAMA, Eastern and Western art is juxtaposed in a completely unique manner. Our free tour provides an in-depth look into our museum's history and a fascinating walk-through of our highlighted artists. The tour begins at 1:30 pm in our lobby."
Faux Queen Contest
Oasis, 298 11th St.
6pm
Host Description: "Oasis presents its first ever Faux Queen Contest, with your hosts Heklina and Bea Dazzler."
