It’s 7 a.m. and 53° with a few clouds. We should see clear skies and a high of 69° this afternoon, and similar weather through the weekend. Details for the next 10 days are here.
After years of financial trouble, former video-rental giant Blockbuster Video has announced they will be closing their 300-some remaining physical stores. Blockbuster will try to reinvent itself as a video streaming and DVD-by-mail company, similar to Netflix. The most pressing question this news raises is, when was the last time anyone can remember going to a Blockbuster? Let us know in the comments.
At a loss for what to do this weekend? Don’t worry. If you’re looking for a big night out, SF Weekly has you covered with their list of the top five parties of the weekend. For locals who don’t want to stray far, hit up the always reliable Dub Mission at the Elbo Room.
If you’re looking for some more family-friendly entertainment, the Come Out and Play street games festival is happening this weekend. Stop by Everett Middle School between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday to get in on the fun, and don’t miss the old classic, Capture the Flag, at 2:30 p.m. Events continue on Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mission Rec Center on Harrison Street. See the full schedule here.