Something to read
The Secret Lives of Sports Fans
By Eric Simons ($26.95)
In a book subtitled “The Science of Sports Obsessions,” the UC Berkeley professor and “Radiolab” podcast contributor looks at neurological, psychological and evolutionary reasons for sports fanaticism.
Lend a hand
Golden Gate National Parks Volunteer Program: Volunteers are needed to help enhance native-plant habitats and create wildlife corridors in the Presidio. [10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 215 Lincoln Blvd. (at Graham Street), S.F.; details at www.parksconservancy.org]
Get outside
Festivals
Fashion market: More than 130 designers sell their creations at the Urban Market. San Francisco’s Hayes Valley is the place. [11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Octavia Boulevard and Hayes Street, S.F.]
Parks and gardens
Dance for peace: Dance artist Anna Halprin and the local community of Planetary Dancers present a dance for peace. [2 p.m., Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens, 770 Mission St., S.F.]
Park band: The Golden Gate Park Band presents its weekly concert. Today’s program features Polish music and dancing, in celebration of Polish Constitution Day. [1 p.m., Music Concourse, Golden Gate Park, S.F.]
Bird walk: “Birding at the Garden,” a docent-led bird-watching amble, takes place at the San Francisco Botanical Garden. [8 a.m., meet at front gate, 1199 Ninth Ave., Golden Gate Park, S.F.]
Around town
Festivals
Nordic exposure: The Norway Day Festival features Norwegian food, music, art, sports and fashion. [10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason, Marina Boulevard and Buchanan Street, S.F.]
Bike rides
Southeast ride: The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition hosts a bike ride exploring San Francisco’s southeast corner. Last stop: Hunters Point Open Studios. [10 a.m., meet at Esprit Park, Minnesota and 20th streets, S.F.; www.sfbike.org]
Dance
Girl troupe: Dance Brigade’s Grrrl Brigade company presents “Sacred Ground … There Is a Goddess in Every Girl,” a tale of goddess culture told via dance and taiko. [2 and 6 p.m., Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th St., S.F.]
Museums
Mexican arts: The Mexican Museum hosts a free Family Sunday in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Attractions include a hands-on art workshop for kids. [Noon to 3 p.m., Building D, Fort Mason, Marina Boulevard and Buchanan Street, S.F.]
Music
Rising stars: The San Francisco Opera Center’s Schwabacher series, showcasing rising opera talent, presents a Sunday recital. Featured vocalists: Sarah Mesko and Theo Lebow. [5:30 p.m., Temple Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., S.F.]
Brunch
Balboa Cafe: Chef Jose Lemus cooks classic and creative fare and, with its early start time, the Balboa brunch has a distinctive breakfast tone. Menu highlights include corned beef hash, huevos rancheros and the BalBurrito (scrambled eggs, chorizo, black beans, pico de gallo, jack cheese, avocado salsa). Featured libation: Balboa Mary. [9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3199 Fillmore St., S.F., (415) 921-3944
Game of the day
BASEBALL
Giants vs. Dodgers
5 p.m., ESPN
Buster Posey and Co. play host to the Dodgers in prime time, finishing up a three-game set against their Southern California rivals.
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
NHL: Playoff hockey returns to the Bay Area as the Sharks take on the Vancouver Canucks in Game 3. [7 p.m., HP Pavilion, San Jose, CSN California]
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