If you missed the great piece on decor stores that also act as galleries in yesterdays SF Chron be sure to check it out here. Anh-Minh Le does a great job of profiling some unique shops that support local artists and crafters. And as if shopping in these stores wasn't enough, this weekend presents itself with some great excuses to visit. Folklore: Drawings and Paintings by Diana Fayt Tonight! 6:30-8:30pm Candy Store - 3153......

Before you bike to work on Thursday, brush up on your inner urban cyclist with a free bike clinic with tips on navigating through the city -- not to mention step-by-step instructions on how to fix a flat. Get there by 7 for the workshop. REI San Francisco, 840 Brannan, SF. Elegant illustrations by Bay Area residents Marci Washington and Michele Carlson are on display at Giant Robot SF, 618 Shrader. After checking out the......

SFist Jenna has your low-cost Friday and weekend covered! Whether you're expecting a tax refund or if you had to cough up a pocket-full of dough to the IRS, we've compiled a list of things to do in the city on a budget, all for the cost of a movie – or less! Tonight: Jeffrey Brown at GRSF. Eager to get an early-bird preview of the Alternate Press Expo? Head over to 618 Shrader, where......

It's such a boring cliche to go on and on about how much you hate holiday shopping. Sure, gift-buying is a royal pain in the ass if you're at the damned mall with the madding crowd! Duh! But we just don't get why you'd be buying your gifts at the mall when we have so many awesome local retailers with truly unique stuff to sell. Join us on a whirlwind exploration of some of......