San Francisco Events Sept. 1-4

Actually, my event page is gonna start getting crowded as I find more and more happenings of interest. Yes, I've blogged many of these before, but those are ongoing and noteworthy.

I'd like to say thanks to Richard at zpub.com and The San Francisco Times for featuring and posting a link to this blog. They've got gazillions of links and great content and been in the game for a long time already covering SF.

Also, many thanks to Sean for informing me of his site with extensive listings for Open Mic events all over the entire San Francisco Bay Area. Long ago, I participated (when I had something more real to say, now I just blog... hahaha) and his list is incredible, lots of great work in compiling the open mic spots. Cheers.

Don't forget free Firsts of the month:
The first Tuesday of each month is free at many local SF places:
SFMOMA, De Young Museum, Legion of Honor, Asian Art Museum, and the Conservatory of Flowers. Free the first Wednesday each month: SF Zoo. Personally, I think the Monet in Normandy (at the Legion) should not be missed (if you at all appreciate Calude Monet's work) and it's closing Sept. 17th.

Tonight (yeah, last minute):
Ferry Building Night Market with organic farmers, and street performers, starts at 4 pm (until 8-ish) on Thursdays.
There's jazz tonight at Union Square with Jesus Diaz, a Cuban-born percussionist leading Afro-Cuban funk, jazz, and rumba, 6-7:30 pm (ooops, very last minute!).

Kenny Neal (New Orleans Blues) is performing on Fillmore Fridays, Fri sept. 1 from 5-7 pm on a stage at Fillmore and O'farrell. It's free and outdoor in the plaza.

First Friday Book Sale at the Main SF Library on Larkin. Every First Friday, weather permitting, 11-2 weather permitting.

Architecture And The City is a month-long event sponsored by The SF chapter of the American Institute of Architecture. I'd opt for their opening gala on Friday, Sept. 1st at Zinc; free admission, but MUST RSVP.

$5 Fridays after 5 pm at the De Young Museum offers a cash bar, live music, and special programs, open until 8 pm.

There's more jazz percussions on Saturday Sept. 2 from 12-4 pm at Yerba Buena Gardens, featuring Chuchito Valdes Afro-Cuban Ensemble and the Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble.

Need something delish to bring to a picnic or outing? How about this Lemon Curd Pie To Die For, from the blog If I Can Do It You Can. Yummmmmm.

Style Scout's Outlet added new markdowns (for ex: you can find a Juicy Couture T-shirts for $12 or a D & G black corset for 80% off).

Sausalito Art Festival is happening all weekend. Especially with the great weather, this should be a very popular event.

Torso Vintages Sale runs 9/1-15 and offers savings on lots of vintage clothing and accessories.

Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema, Sat. Sept 2nd, screening starts at 7:30-ish pm, with a diverse line-up. Bring a picnic and a blanket (or three).

Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers is having a silent auction this weekend and Romeo & Juliet performed by the Avalon Players.

A really cool thing for kids is the SF Giants Animation Contest. If you've got a youth that is claymation inclined, it could win baseball tickets and get the animation screened on the jumbotron at AT & T Park. How knows how many agents might be in the crowd? Howcoolisthat?

Also including the younger set, The First Tee golf organization is having its 2006 Walmart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach, Sept 1-3. Walk the course and watch as one junior gets paired with a Champions Tour player and two amateurs. Will air on Golf Channel as well.

Wed 9/6 Dr. Zhi Gang Sha is at Books, Inc in Laurel Village talking about his book Soul, Mind, Body, Medicine: A Complete Healing System for Optimum Health and Vitality. Supposed to be a very engaging speaker, and should get crowded with Pacific Heights, Presidio, and other neighborhood locals. I think it's only for those interested in health and longevity... hmmm.

Also on Wednesday, Sept 6th, the San Francisco Symphony is holding its annual Opening Gala. This is one of the big social events in San Francisco, so if you're a symphony fan, save the date!

If you're more of a fringe fan than a symphony fan, well perfect! The Fringe Festival starts Sept 6th and runs through the 17th at the Exit Theatre. Too many things to list, but hey... something here for everybody... I mean everybody here.

A short notice about an upcoming event. Kronos Quartet will play on Monday, September 11th at the Herbst Theatre. A musical meditation on the Fifth Anniversary of 9/11. What a nice offering for all us transplated New Yawkers. Cheers peeps.

image credits: Jesus Diaz from sfjazz.org, Wal-Mart Open from thefirsttee.org, Kronos Quartet pic from performances.org