If you're sticking around the neighborhood this weekend, don't let the month of "Fogust" get you down: there's plenty to keep you busy in and around Nob Hill. From R&B to psychedelic tunes, Peruvian eats to French films, here's how to have fun in the neighborhood over the next seven days.
Saturday, August 19th
Lomo Saltado, 7pm-9pm
Nob Hill (via Feastly), ($68)
In this meal, I am serving Grilled Octopus, Beet Salad and Lomo Saltado. Accompanied with the meal, we are also offering a very delicious Pisco Sour to open your appetite that you wouldn't want to miss, and a delightful Passion Fruit Freeze to end the meal.
007 Casino Royale :: Live Jazz :: Casino Tables, 8:30pm-2am
Clift Hotel, 495 Geary St. ($10-$25)
Please join us Saturday, AUG 19th for “007 CASINO ROYAL”Wear your Bond Dress / Suit Up and get the ultimate VIP treatment for Yuksel Balci`s birthday party inside Redwood Room/ Velvet Room .This is a night you can't miss! Want to experience the best entertainment? This is a must-attend event!
R&B ONLY, 9:30pm-2am
The Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Ave. ($25-$35)
After being on the road for months on the R&B ONLY North American Tour, DJ Printz and Jabari are bringing the vibes back to the Bay Area!In just over a year R&B ONLY has exploded as one of the largest celebrations of R&B music across the country and we're excited to bring San Francisco a night you won't forget!
Sunday, August 20th
The Daniel Castro Band at Biscuits & Blues, 7pm and 9pm
Biscuits & Blues, 401 Mason St.
The Blues....... It's embedded in every note Daniel Castro plays. And he’s spread the gospel all over — from festivals like The San Jose Fountain Blues Festival and Sonora Fire On The Mountain to The Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival in Washington State and Bitterroot Smokin’ Blues Festival in Montana. He has shared the stage with legends like John Mayall, Joe Lewis Walker, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, The Staple Singers, CJ Chenier, Long John Hunter, and Tab Benoit.
Monday, August 21st
Women's Only Self Defense Class, 5:30-6:30pm
Eskabo Daan Filipino Martial Arts, 1475 Polk St.
How many times have you felt uncomfortable on public transportation? Does sitting in a chair make you feel more vulnerable? Come learn some strategies and tactics of what to do if something goes down while you are in a seated position.
Tuesday, August 22nd
Tuesday movie night: Les neiges du Kilimanjaro, 7pm-10pm
Alliance Française de San Francisco, 1345 Bush St.
A union pensioner and his wife are robbed, but find that merely getting the assailants brought to justice is not enough for their consciences. (with english subtitles)
Burd / Charms (SEA) / Uma's Thermos, 8:30pm-2am
Hemlock Tavern, 1131 Polk St.
Charms (Seattle): In the 19th century, metropolitan Seattle was founded by freemasons, occultists, and spiritualists—but today, it’s being dramatically rebuilt by the tech sector. Out of this strange intersection of energies in the city’s history emerges Charms, a biomechanical noise punk trio whose necro-electro sound is akin to a thousand broken computers surging with blue crystal power.
Thursday, August 24th
TURN ON!, 9pm-2am
The Royale, 800 Post St.
Turn On : Bummer Of Love Tribute. A psychedelic tribute to The Summer of Love with guest DJ Vikki Vaden from Fringe Factory (Atlanta) and DJ Kizmiaz. A Werepad reunion if you will, join us for an exciting evening of psycho-delic sounds and sights to move your feet and mind.
