The Weekend In Cheap | Labor Day 2011
This weekend in San Francisco features an outdoor cinema crawl, concert and BBQ, as well as an independent publishing expo, plush Egyptian exhibitions fit for a king and, of course, some Labor Day celebrations to start your week off right.
Here’s our picks for our favorite five things to do this weekend – September 2-5, 2011.
Friday, September 2
Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema Crawl
Join the Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema film crawl, which begins at Red Hill Books and makes stop in venues along Cortland Avenue, all to the music of jazz-pop artist Michael Groh and short film screenings at venues like Progressive Grounds, Bernal Yoga and the Bernal Branch Library.Red Hill Books (401 Cortland Ave., SF) | Friday, September 2 | 6:30p | FREE
Saturday, September 3
SF Zine Fest 2011
SF Zine Fest is a free, annual two-day conference for independent and underground publishing, filled with DIY comic artists, literary presses and other exhibitors from all over the West Coast, ranging from photographer collectives like Hamburger Eyes to geek art stores like nerd JERK.SF County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park (9th Ave. & Lincoln Way, SF) | Sat, Sept. 3 & Sun, Sept. 4 | 11a-6p | FREE
King Tut Festival
Walk like an Egyptian this weekend at the 19th annual King Tut Festival in Hayward, where you can get a glimpse into one of the most storied ancient civilizations in the world with authentic foods, ornate arts and crafts, Egyptian costumes, historical presentations and more.St. Antonius Coptic Church (2500 Hansen Rd., Hayward) | Fri, Sept. 2-Sun, Sept. 4 | Fri: 5-10p, Sat: 10a-9p, Sun: Noon-6p | FREE
Sunday, September 4
Doin’ It In The Park 2011
Get your groove and grub on at the 9th annual “Doin’ It In the Park” daytime dance party and BBQ in Golden Gate Park, a family-friendly festival featuring free hot dogs, burgers and veggie burgers, games, live music and much more.Marx Meadows, Golden Gate Park (John F. Kennedy Dr., SF) | Sunday, September 4 | Noon-6p | FREE
Outdoor Experimental Music Concert
Listen to everything from chill-wave to chiptune from underground favorites like Teenage Sweater and The Bran Flakes at a free outdoor concert in Japantown Peace Plaza as a part of the CONVERGENCE MMXI International Alternative Music & Arts Festival on Sunday, September 4.Japantown Peace Plaza (Post St. & Webster St., SF) | Sunday, September 4 | Noon-5p | FREE
Monday, September 5
Labor Day Symphony Concert in the Park
Now in its 129th season, the 30-member Golden Gate Park Band, all clad in their signature bright, red suits, will be hosting their free, annual Labor Day concert in the park in honor of the American worker.Spreckels Temple of Music, Golden Gate Park (Music Concourse Dr. & Tea Garden Dr., SF) | Monday, September 5 | 1-2:45p | FREE
9th Annual Cowgirlpalooza
Celebrate with free BBQ and folksy Americana for El Rio’s 9th Annual Cowgirlpalooza and enjoy some twangy tunes with a stomach full of tasty ‘cue.El Rio (3158 Mission St., SF) | Monday, September 5 | 3p | $10*
*$10 includes all-you-can-eat BBQ while supplies last.Other Labor Day Monday Events: 9/5
Giro di San Francisco Bike Race
Do The Antler Dance
SFunday Daytime DJ Dance Party
Free Shakespeare in the Park
Beatles Karaoke Night
$1 Drink Night
plus… Labor Day Parking Rules (How not to get a ticket) and Free Tipsy Tow from AAA (event for non-members)
What about the week ahead? Just because it’s no longer the weekend doesn’t mean the fun ends.
Tuesday, September 6 – Free First Tuesdays museum admission.
Wednesday, September 7 – SFJazz Summerfest, $2 A’s tickets.
Thursday, September 8– SF Symphony in the park, Fashion’s Night Out.
