Labor Day weekend is upon us and summer's last hurrah promises to be sunny and hot (relatively speaking, of course) in Pacifica, with temperatures well into the 70s through Monday. Pacificans staying in town for the weekend have plenty of great options to make Labor Day weekend memorable, from our gorgeous beaches and rich art scene during the day, to our live music venues and top-notch theatre at night.
FRIDAY, 9/2
7:30pm
Chit Chat Café
Live Music: The Silhouettes with The Autists
San Francisco band The Silhouettes play their first Chit Chat Café gig, with opening band The Autists. The Silhouettes are college students whose first album “Hit ‘Em and Run” was released this July. Get a taste of their sound here, "like" them on Facebook here and be sure to check them out live at the Chit Chat!
8:00pm
Pacifica Spindrift Players present "Cinderella - The Musical"
"Cinderella - The Musical," written by Rodgers and Hammerstein and directed by Henry Sellenthin, was performed by Julie Andrews in a television special during the 1950s. The Spindrift Players have created a beautiful show based on this original musical comedy, and the whole family is sure to be enthralled and caught up in the magic! Tickets are $10 for children 5 & under and $25 for adults. The show runs through September 11 but this Sunday’s show is already sold out so be sure to see it before it turns into a pumpkin. More information here.
SATURDAY, 9/3
1:00-5:00pm
Sanchez Art Center
Pacifica Art Guild Presents: “50-50 Show III”
Pacifica’s thriving arts community fills the walls of the Sanchez Art Center for the third annual “50-50 Show.” Sixty-eight artists created 50 small works of art in 50 days, each artist choosing a theme within their medium, which includes photography, oil paintings, pen and ink drawings, holography, clay, collages and mixed media.
The show runs through October 2 and most of the artwork is for sale. For a sampling of the show, visit featured photographer Daniele Derenzi’s Facebook page. Derenzi spent 50 days capturing San Francisco's many beautiful stairways in striking black and white film. "The art at this year's 50-50 Show is just amazing," said Derenzi. "The variety is what stands out the most to me: oil paintings, tile works, photography, mix media. It is truly a feast for the eyes."
8:00pm
A Grape in the Fog
Live Music: The David Thornton Band
Bay Area native David Thornton and his band will be playing the blues and rock-n-roll a la Eric Clapton and B.B. King at cozy and sophisticated . No cover charge! For more info about the David Thornton Band, visit their website.
8:00pm
Pacifica Spindrift Players present "Cinderella - The Musical"
See above. Tickets and info here.
9:00pm
Longboard Margarita Bar
Live Music: Highest Intention
Reggae band Highest Intention plays Pacifica for the first time this Saturday at the Longboard Margarita Bar in Eureka Square. The band was founded in January, 2011 but they already have two CDs, which you can sample and purchase here.
SUNDAY 9/4
1:00-5:00pm
Pacifica Art Guild Presents: “50-50 Show III”
See above.
4:00-9:00pm
A Grape in the Fog
Gumbo and Live Music with the Carl Herder Jazz Trio
It’s time for the Labor Day weekend edition of Gumbo Sunday! Everyone from meat eaters to vegans can fill their bellies with authentic Cajun-style gumbo. Gumbo served from 4-7pm.
The Carl Herder Jazz Trio begins playing at 5pm.
MONDAY 9/5 LABOR DAY
3:00-10:00pm
A Grape in the Fog
Happy Hour all Day!
That’s right, in honor of Labor Day, A Grape in the Fog is offering all-day Happy Hour and no cover charge. Pacifica’s only wine bar serves a variety of amazing wines as well as craft-style beers and munchies include gourmet cheese and charcuterie plates. Happy Labor Day!
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