san francisco | monthly guide.

hey miss snow it all, let's be franco. it's against your genetic code to indulge around thanksgiving, go overboard with this list of picks.



01. be franco.
his lips, his hair, his eyes. you think james franco is perfect. well, in his new film, he's nothing. peep erased james franco. the angel-faced actor strips down. translation, james gets stripped of the "sureities of his craft" and pretty much becomes a sculptural object. you're game. sit back and watch him reenact banal scenes from his own films. then see sir franco live as he chats about celeb, identity and art. november 15th. the castro theatre. 429 castro street. at market. 415.621.6120. www.sfmoma.org

02. genetic code.
whether it's your genes or jeans, you wouldn't even think of passing up a pop-up shop. thank the style gods for satiating you with the DNA holiday pop-up shop (that's designers+artists to you). yes, holiday, already. you'll need lovelies from catherine fulmer and alyssa bird. not to mention dazzling bits from pretty thing and sakura haru jewelry. finally a bio lesson you can get down with. november 6th. at space gallery. 1141 polk street. at sutter. 415.377.3325. www.spacegallerysf.com

03. stella luna.
your niece loves the tale of stella the sweet little bat. you love the tale of stella, rock-star daughter and designer, who's unveiling her sunglasses collection this month. oui, stella mccartney shades are upon us. from vintage to luxe, metal to black-and-white frames. you'll want 'em all. chances are you'll wear them at night, too. available at irori. 245 post street. between stockton and grant. 415.398.4148. www.iloristyle.com

04. ovo the top.
the circus is in town. well not really, but cirque de soliel is with their latest, ovo. the synopsis? a hyper-pigmented eco system, cheery little insects, a giant egg, a super-fab ladybug and a budding love story. sounds like your life, huh? explore the contrasts in those one and start thinking about the little guys below. if you're lucky, you can be a part of the show. just your style, ladybug. www.cirquedusoleil.com

05. brain food.
you love doing good. espesh when it involves walu from conduit or polpette from bar bambino. here's some food for thought. you pig out and kids from the mission get prepped for college, thanks to mission graduates. the mission restos are giving back. and on the 11th you might score a trip to san miguel de allende. so order that extra dessert, it's for the best. www.missiongraduates.org

06. snow it all.
preparation is everything. you want to be the prettiest bunny at the lodge, right? and you really want a bear valley lift ticket? well, get suited, booted, lifted and sip on some vino at the snowbomb ski festival. celebrate the flurries (rare as they may be) while you take in the "extreme scene" or get the low down on your fave resorts. vail, mammoth, big sky (shown), anyone? go on, be a powder princess. november 7th and 8th. at fort mason center. buchanan street. and marina. 415.441.3400. www.sfskifest.com