In Pacifica the Weekend Begins Tonight at Grape in the Fog

Planning your weekend? Here’s what’s happening in Pacifica. It all starts Thursday!

Thursday

Funny Thursday Featuring Carla Clayy & Friends

Carla Clayy is a native San Franciscan and has spent the last several years making people laugh all over the country. She’ll be entertaining an audience at Grape in the Fog for $5 a ticket. Special guest host features psychologist turned comedian, Dr. Alan Schneider, who tells stories about what it means to be human.

Friday

Chi McClean at Surf Spot

Chi writes acoustic rock songs marked by a haunting Southern style. His songs take a straightforward look at love, loss, and opportunity. Influenced by Jimi Hendrix, The Black Crowes, Free, The Faces and The Allman Brothers, Chi's music borrows from the classic tones and song structures that formed the pillars of the 1960s rock scene, while presenting a contemporary and wholly unique perspective. Starts at 8 p.m.

Saturday

Coastal 5K & Kid's 100 Yard Beach Dash

This second annual event, hosted by and benefitting the Pacifica Resource Center, takes place on Saturday and offers choices for runners and walkers of all levels. The 5K (3.1 mile) run takes place from 9 am to 10:30 am, starting at the Pacifica Pier. The Kid's 100 Yard Dash, not timed, takes place on the beach near the Pacifica Pier at 11 a.m,. and offers three separate races for ages 1-2 years, 3-5 years, and 6-8 years. Both the 5K and the 100 Yard Dash require registration and a fee.  Warm-up begins at 8:40/8:45 am, race starts at 9 am. Starting line is the Pacifica Pier. Registration is open now and space is limited.

Mario Flores Latin Ensemble

Pacifica Performances presents Mario Flores Latin Ensemble, at the  Mildred Owen Hall. The 10-man Mario Flores Latin Band plays renditions of well-known tunes and the band's originals, influenced by the music of Tito Puente, Cal Tjader, Chano Pozo, and Mango Santamaria.

Sunday

Walking shoes are recommended for this two-hour hike, touring Milagra Ridge’s military history from World War II gun emplacements for coastal defense 
to the Nike missle launch site, now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

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