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Weekend Roundup – June 5, 2009

I’m so glad to see the sun again in the Richmond. For the past few weekends I’ve posted the forecast with this roundup, but shocker, it never turns out to be correct! So I’ll just tell you what’s going on this weekend in the Richmond and leave the weather to Mother Nature. 😉

Random event of the weekend: double-dutch in Golden Gate Park on Saturday. Check out the video at the end of the post to see what you could be getting yourself into!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Sarah B.

———–FRIDAY———–

Friday Nights @ The de Young Museum: “Come Dance with Us” | 5-8:45pm
Featuring: Edgardo & Candela explores a sizzling array of Latin rhythms including son, bolero, mambo, cha-cha-cha, merengue, cumbia and Cuban timba, combined with a touch of jazz. Angie Baca is one of the well-known instructors and performers of the Bay Area onhealthy xanax alprazolam salsa scene. She is an energetic and explosive dancer who is known for her unique, sexy styling, her powerful stage presence, and her passionate love for teaching. More info

Alida / The Mainland @ The Rockit Room | 8pm
406 Clement Street between 5th & 6th Avenues

The Shoemaker Brothers @ Plough & Stars (Emotional Music)| 9pm
116 Clement Street at 2nd Avenue

———–SATURDAY———–

World Oceans Day Festival @ The Academy of Sciences | 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Inside the Academy, a host of special activities are planned – from stilt-walkers dressed as giant jellyfish to research demonstrations presented by Academy scientists. More info

Multicultural Children’s Art Fair @ The Richmond District Neighborhood Center | 11am – 3pm
741 – 30th Avenue between Balboa & Cabrillo
The fair features dazzling performances by Swetha Dixit’s Indian dancers, Dance Kaiso, Flying Angels, and dozens of artist-led activities for the whole family! More info

“Jump in Golden Gate Park” | 1-3:30pm | JFK Drive near 8th Avenue
SFC Double Dutch, comprising three-quarters of the street-savvy jumping troupe Double Dutchess, conducts weekly Double Dutch classes for adults and kids at CELLspace and Studio Gracia. Summertime brings the ladies outdoors for “Jump in Golden Gate Park,” to offer a rare experience for everyone: a taste of the instruction they provide in fresh air and a green setting, minus the class fee.

Science Fair @ Frankenart Mart | 1-6pm | 515 Balboa Street
Bring your science project to add to the fair. Solar observation class with Professor Frybarger from 1 to 3pm. More info

de Young: Artists-in-Residence Meklit Hadero and Todd Brown: Light, Shadow, and the Quiet Song Between
1-5pm | Kimball Education Gallery
Every month the museum invites artists to install and demonstrate their art form at the de Young. During their residency, Meklit Hadero and Todd Brown transform the Kimball Gallery into an ongoing interactive installation. The artists hope to spark the creative process in visitors and inspire them to think about their own personal surroundings. More info

Live Music @ Park Chalet | 2-5pm | The Bayonics
1000 Great Highway @ Ocean Beach

Organ Concert @ The Legion of Honor | 4pm
David Hegarty presents a pops concert, including light classics and favorites from Hollywood and Broadway.
In the Rodin Gallery (Gallery 10). More info

Live Music: Mick Shaffer and Andrew Skewes-Cox @ The Bazaar Cafe | 7pm
5927 California Street @ 22nd Avenue

Jeffrey Halford & The Healers @ Plough & Stars (Americana Jukebox) | 9pm
116 Clement Street at 2nd Avenue

———–SUNDAY———–

Ocean Beach Clean-Up | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Judah Street entrance to Ocean Beach
Join volunteers from the Academy, OceanHealth.Org, and Surfrider at Ocean Beach for the annual World Oceans Day beach cleanup. More info

Lindy in the Park | Golden Gate Park | 11am – ?
JFK Drive between 8th & 10th Ave
LitP is the longest-running swing dance “venue” in the San Francisco Bay Area, and is open to dancers of all ages and levels. There is space to sit, take a breather, chat with friends and strangers, dancers and tourists, and otherwise enjoy the fresh outdoor air. It is a perfect venue to practice your social dancing to the sounds of jazz, blues and swing music, and sometimes even a few surprises.

Golden Gate Park Band Concert | Music Concourse/Bandshell | 1-3pm
More info

de Young: Artists-in-Residence Meklit Hadero and Todd Brown: Light, Shadow, and the Quiet Song Between
1-5pm | Kimball Education Gallery
Every month the museum invites artists to install and demonstrate their art form at the de Young. During their residency, Meklit Hadero and Todd Brown transform the Kimball Gallery into an ongoing interactive installation. The artists hope to spark the creative process in visitors and inspire them to think about their own personal surroundings. More info

Science Fair @ Frankenart Mart | 1-6pm | 515 Balboa Street
Bring your science project to add to the fair. Hot Dog School Lunch all day Sunday – free beef and veggie for all. More info

Banana Slugs String Band @ The Academy of Sciences | 2-3:30pm
Join in the musical fun as the award-winning Banana Slug String Band – Doug Dirt, Airy Larry, Solar Steve and Marine Mark – bring out their latest collection of earth-loving songs about understanding and caring for our oceans and watersheds. More info

Live Music @ Park Chalet | 2-5pm | Kapakahimusic
1000 Great Highway @ Ocean Beach

Organ Concert @ The Legion of Honor | 4pm
David Hegarty presents a pops concert, including light classics and favorites from Hollywood and Broadway.
In the Rodin Gallery (Gallery 10). More info

Live Music: Brad Meader and Robin Galante @ The Bazaar Cafe | 6pm
5927 California Street @ 22nd Avenue

The Color Turning / Chaser / Stripmall Architecture @ The Rockit Room | 8pm
406 Clement Street between 5th & 6th Avenues

Seisiún @ The Plough & Stars
Seisiúns (sessions) are informal gatherings of Irish traditional musicians that happen mostly in pubs. They are wonderful, spontaneous musical events that now can be found all around the world. Sunday’s featured artist: Quin and friends

———–ALL WEEKEND———–

4-Star Theater | Playing this weekend:
Night at the Museum: Battle at the Smithsonian
Double Feature: The Beast Stalker, Sin Nombre
Info & Showtimes

Balboa Theater | Playing this weekend:
Star Trek (2009)
Land of the Lost
Info & Showtimes

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A video of the SFC Double Dutch group who will be teaching for free on Saturday at their “Jump in Golden Gate Park” (see their event listing above):