Comedy, Art & Cubans 4/8

It's Friday, and by no means should that give you the idea to sing like Rebecca Black. If you haven't seen her single yet, don't. It's not worth it. For those that have seen it, I'm sorry that you will never get that time back. In the meantime expect sunshine this weekend and nice temperatures around the bay, so all the more reason for us to get out and enjoy it. There's lots to see and plenty to do so get to it.

FRIDAY

Glide Community Wellness Fair
Glide Memorial United Methodist Church
330 Ellis St., San Francisco
10am - 2pm

Need to step up your health, then stop by the Wellness Fair. It's free and a great way to get tips on healthy eating and exercising habits. There will also be free screenings for diabetes and blood pressure readings among other things. As with any other festival there will be food, prizes, and activities.

11th Annual Spring Open Studios - Art Showcase
Mission Arts Gallery
2345 Harrison St., San Francisco
7pm - 11pm

"San Francisco's largest Artist's collective is holding its 11th Annual Spring Open Studios on April 8th thru 10th. Come see over 140 artists as they exhibit their work from their studios. Painters, sculptures, photographers, fashion designers, jewelers and textile artists will be showing. Please come and support original local artists, expand your art collection and find great deals. This is our biggest show of the year so don't miss it!"


Cuban Dance Party
Habanas
1518 Park St., Alameda
10pm - 1am

Sometimes you just need to dance. Tonight at Habana's, they're bringing you your fill of a Cuban party. Even if you've never taken a class in salsa, be prepared to dance. If you do have the time, take advantage of their 10pm dance class and signature mojitos. Enjoy the evening.


Improv Comedy Show - Relationships
The Alcove Theater
414 Mason St., San Francisco
10:30pm - 1am

Everyone has experienced ups and downs in a relationship, and it's here that you'll re-live those moments and laugh it up. I know I'm not the only one who's had those "what were you thinking?" flashbacks. Laugh it up tonight improv style where the focus is on relationships and how wild, crazy, and dysfunctional they can be.

Marathon, Story Telling & Yoga 4/6

I always see Wednesday's as poetry night. There's the Berkeley Slam at the Irish Pub, and there's also an Open Mic Night at the Air Lounge in Downtown Oakland. Whichever one you go to will have your fingers snapping. If not, check out what else is in store. 

Marathon Sign-up & Fun Run

Sports Basement

1590 Bryant St., San Francisco

6:30pm - 8pm

"Interested in volunteering for the 2011 San Francisco Marathon? Meet us at Sports Basement Bryant Street  tomorrow, April 6th from 6:30pm-8:00pm for a sign-up event. Our Staff and Ambassadors will be around to chat, share food and drinks, and raffle off prizes for attendees. This is also a great opportunity to register for The 2011 or 2012 SF Marathon, as our volunteers will receive a special discount on registration for this year or 2012!

Or you can just run with us!  We'll also join Sports Basement's Run Club for a 3.5 mile or 7.5 mile run.  If you plan to run, please arrive promptly at 6:30pm.  Then stay and catch up with us after the run for raffle prizes and snacks."

Storytelling: Pranks & Other Nefarious Shenanigans

Jellyfish Art Gallery

1286 Folsom St., San Francisco

7:30pm - 10pm

"With its rich heritage of underground subversion, the Bay Area is home to some of the world’s most (in)famous pranksters. Whether their schemes are making a political statement or just poking a sharp stick in the eye of the dominant paradigm, these instigators of nefarious shenanigans remind us to take life less seriously, and that a little mischief never hurt anybody … well, mostly.
Join us for a very special edition of Fireside Storytelling, as we’ve gathered an all-star line-up of pranksters to come tell their best stories."

Free Yoga Classes

Niroga Center

1808 University Ave, Berkeley

7:30pm - 10pm

It's the first Wednesday of April and the perfect day for Yoga. Check out the Niroga Center website for a full list of classes throughout the day. If you haven't tried Yoga before, now's the time to do it, for Free! Get a good workout in to end your day on a high note. 

Cartoons, Painting & Singles 4/5

The one thing I like about Tuesdays is $5 movie night. You can get a double feature tonight at the West Wind Concord drive-in and see two of the latest movies. The selection is limited though so definitely check the site to see what's playing. If you need more of a variety, the United Artists Theater in Emeryville and the Regal Cinemas in Jack London Square in downtown Oakland have $5 tickets as well. Forget about Friday, make Tuesday your movie night, among other things.


Free Admission - Cartoon Art Museum
655 Mission St., San Francisco
11am - 5pm

"The Cartoon Art Museum is the only museum in the U.S. dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of cartoon art in all its forms. This unique institution houses approximately 6,000 original pieces in its permanent collection; a complete volume research/library facility is located on the museum’s premises. In addition to seven major exhibitions a year, the museum has a classroom for cartoon art and a bookstore. Normally $6 admission, the first Tuesday of every calendar month is 'Pay What You Wish' Day"


Painting Demo
Library - Lakeview Branch
550 Elhttp://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6963134407955910796 Embarcadero, Oakland
6pm - 8pm

The Library is hosting a painting workshop! You should definitely call before coming in to reserve your space and supplies. Come out to learn new painting techniques and get some pointers from a few local established artists. Check it out.


Sausalito Single Mingle
The Spinnaker
100 Spinnaker Dr., Sausalito
7pm - 9pm

It seems that the warmer the weather gets, the more singles mixers there seems to be. Tonight's mixer is in Sausalito so if you don't mind traveling the extra distance you can meet some people, eat some food and have some fun. Entry is $10 for adults and all will be dressed to impress, so bring your A game.

Drinks, Comedy & Karaoke 4/4

Back to reality! Now that Spring has sprung we can expect to see more outdoor events and festivals. Let's not forget the ongoing Flower Show happening at Macy's. It's not something that comes around that often so you'll want to stop by before it's gone. Aside from that, check out these Monday evening events. An ongoing happy hour, great laugh session and live karaoke.


Yelp Drinks 2011 - Bar Crawl
San Francisco Bay Area
April 4th - 10th
10am - 11:30pm

Yelp is bringing back it's Bar Crawl! From now thru Sunday you'll find great happy hour prices across the bay, courtesy of Yelp. There are too many locations to name and a stamp card to help you keep track of them all. Expect to taste some new drinks all week long at discounted prices.


Marga's Funny Mondays - Comedy
The Marsh Theater
2120 Allston Way, Berkeley
8pm - 10pm

Yet another comedy show at the Marsh. Tonight's headliner is Marga Gomez, an SF Bay local who's won "Best of the Bay Comedian" on three different occasions. She definitely has the credentials to keep you laughing all night long. Cover is $10 so bring that special someone in for a great laugh.


Beatles Karaoke Night
Cafe Royale
800 Post St., San Francisco
8pm - 10pm

If you love karaoke, and you love the Beatles, then this is perfect for you. Tonight at Cafe Royale you can enjoy a night of live karaoke! No CD's or tapes, this is LIVE. The band will be playing all Beatles music and there will be a book with the lyrics for those who aren't as familiar with all the songs. There's no cover tonight so go out and enjoy.

Flowers, Sailing, & Ukulele's 4/3

SUNDAY


Macy's 65th Annual Flower Show
Macy's Union Square
170 O'Farrell St., San Francisco
10am - 10pm (all day)

Take the time to smell the flowers. Macy's Union Square Store is all decked out for Spring. Each department has been transformed into it's own special garden. From now through April 10th you can enjoy special tours and lots of events. From Demo's to live music. It's free admission for all.


17th Annual Ukulele Festival
Chabot College
25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward
10:30am - 5pm

Ukulele's aren't just for tropical vacations. Today's the 17th annual Ukulele festival at the Chabot College. There will be live musical performances, dances, and free workshops for all who attend. Get a nice taste of culture and a new appreciation for the instrument.

Intro to Sailing Lessons
Cal Sailing Club
124 University Ave, Berkeley
1pm - 4pm

With the nice weather we've been having lately, it's a great day to go sailing. The Cal Sailing club us having it's first open house of the year and offering free sailing lessons to the public. Be prepared to get wet, but enjoy a great day on the bay.

Cars, New Year's, & Beer 4/2

SATURDAY

Autos on the Ave. - Car Show
Locust St., Walnut Creek
10am - 10:30pm

Car show today in downtown Walnut Creek! You'll see cars from 1949 all the way to 2011. Luxury, exotic and vintage cars both foreign and domestic for the automobile lover. Admission is free so go out to see your favorites.


Cambodian New Year Festival
Tenderloin Children's Playground
570 Ellis St., San Francisco
10am - 5pm

It's New Year's again. This time for the Cambodians. Stroll on down to the Tenderloin for a traditional Cambodian festival. There will be a monk delivering blessings, traditional foods BBQ style, and authentic dancing. You'll also see some new age break dancing, hear some great poetry and there will be a jumper for the kiddies. This is one of the smaller festivals, but it's still bound to be plenty of fun.


Much Ado About Brew: Beer Tasting Event
Jack London Square
2 Broadway, Oakland
12pm - 3pm

"Please join us Saturday, April 2 for "Much Ado About Brew!" From 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. you will have the opportunity to taste more than 30 craft & specialty beers along with delicious food from local restaurants. Our event will be held at The Pavilion at Jack London Square at 98 Broadway in Oakland. "

Tickets for this event are $25 at the door. Check the site for what beers are available for testing, and what restaurants are participating. Oh, and please drink responsibly. No drinking & driving.

Dance, Art & Parades 4/1

Happy April Fool's Day! If you haven't prepared your jokes yet there's still time. Just search online and you can find plenty of jokes to terrorize your friends and family with. If you find time between your pranks, make sure to make it out to some events this weekend.

FRIDAY

33rd Annual St. Stupid's Day Parade
Justin Herman Plaza
Market St., San Francisco
12pm - 3pm

This is the perfect thing to celebrate April Fool's Day! Dress up in your craziest outfit and prepare to march down Market. Everyone's entitled to stupidity once in a while. There will also be other activities to participate in such as the Dead Lottery Ticket, "Sock" Exchange, and the Penny Toss. Expect to see lots of people and have lots of fun.


The Oakland Standard - April Ful's Night
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St., Oakland
6pm - 9pm

If you're not a fan of the "Fool" in April Fool's, you'll want to stop by the Oakland Museum tonight. You'll have the opportunity to join in on the discussion and food about the Egyptian revolution and recent Middle Eastern uprisings. There will also be music, spoken word, and a video shown all within this three hour span. This event is free to the public but there is limited seating so prepare yourself with a blanket to sit on.


Two Left Feet Can Dance - Dance Workshop
Oakland Art Murmur
W Grand Ave to 66th, Oakland
6pm - 8pm

I enjoy dancing workshops. It's nice to see the talented using their talents and teaching their tricks to the less fortunate. Tonight is the Oakland Art Murmur and within it you will find a dance class at 23rd and Telegraph. There will be two workshops, one at 6pm and the second at 7pm. I see no downside to this class whether you're a beginning dance or have some experience under your belt. While you're there, don't forget there will still be more art to see.


Oakland Cruise Night
1/4 lb Gian Burger
22nd & Telegraph, Oakland
7pm - 10:30pm

With the warmer weather comes the Vintage car shows. The Royal Jokers Car Club will be hosting their Vintage car event tonight at the 1/4lb Giant Burger. See some of your favorite cars, enjoy some burgers and listen to some oldies. Afterwards everyone will be meeting up at the Soulvation for drinks and dancing. The afterparty is for 21+ and there is no cover. Dance away to some oldies but goodies.