MUSIC FOR MOM: MICHAEL FRANTI
Beloved Bay Area musician Michael Franti is telling Moms "I got you" with a Mother’s Day concert on Saturday at 6 p.m. The Spearhead frontman created the video for the catchy song during the pandemic while sheltering in place in Bali with wife Sara and his son, Taj.
BRUNCH FOR MOM: COMPLINE
Lots of choices for Mother’s Day brunch but one spot in Napa is boasting great wine and a rock star chef making her mark. Compline is a taste of California. Chef Jammir Gray sourcing the best of local ingredients and makes them sing on the plate. Picasso - eat your heart out. The food is not just art on a plate, it’s super tasty to boot.
EAT HERE: WILDER SF
There is a new kid on the block on Fillmore and it’s open for indoor and al fresco dining. The menu is a bounty of California foodie goodness. The skillet section caught my eye and warmed the cockles of my heart. The Cajun Curry Tiger Shrimp hit the spot. The Spanish Chorizo mussels were banging with flavor, a kick of sweet & spice and crispy toast to mop up the yummy broth. Don’t leave without ordering a killer cocktail. Take mom for a Wilder Sunday brunch this weekend. You’ll be glad you did.
PLAY BALL: SF GIANTS
The San Francisco Giants enjoy the weekend at home in a three-day series against San Diego. Moms will be treated to a special Giants hat on Sunday. Happy 90th to the great Willie "Say Hey Kid" Mays.
PIN FOR A CAUSE: ARE YOU VAXXY?
San Francisco artist Jason Dilley has created a special pin inspired by the recent wave of vaccinations. The pin says "I am VAXXY" r u? Proceeds from the pin are going to help vaccinate people in foreign parts through the COVAX program of the United Nations. The pin would make for a great gift that Jason hopes people will purchase for first responders, doctors, nurses and people working the front lines. I am VAXXY and I am proud to say so.
SF SYMPHONY: FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
This is music to my ears. SF Symphony is open for business once again with concerts scheduled for May and June. The opening concert on Friday at 7 p.m. is a special music event for first responders only. Check the website for upcoming concerts.
HEALTHY TV: FOR THE KIDS
Curious puppet pals Waffles and Mochi travel the world exploring the wonders of food and culture while learning how to cook with fresh ingredients. Bay Area chef and one of my faves, Preeti Mistry, was a recent guest on the Netflix show with host and former FLOTUS Michelle Obama.
AIDS WALK: SIGN UP NOW
The annual AIDS walks goes virtual this year on Sunday, May 16. Log on and join the star studded lineup of celebrity supporters (Rita Moreno, Billy Porter, Rosie Perez) for one of the country’s biggest fundraisers for AIDS research.
Happy Mother’s Day!
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