What: KFOG KaBoom! 2008

When/Where: Saturday, May 10th @ Piers 30/32 San Francisco

Why: Couldn’t afford Coachella? Well this may be the next best thing. Prince might not be making an appearance, but but Los Lobos, collective soul, and Matt Nathanson will be. There will also be plenty of delicious food from Salmon Tacos, to award wining BBQ, Cajun cookin’ and Asian/fusion. The day will be topped off by some spectacular fireworks

Cost: Just $15! Quite a steal if I may say so myself

What: Giants v. Phillie’s Game

When/Where: Sunday May 11, @ At&T Park

Why: Take your mom to a baseball game for Mothers Day! If you buy 3 tickets, mom gets in for free. AND in honor of Genetech’s Strike Out Cancer Day, the first 20,000 fans will be getting pink giants caps. It starts at 1, so you have time to take her to a nice brunch somewhere in the city. Can’t decide on a place? Go to OpenTable.com and view their Mother’s Day special menus and offers, and even make a reservation directly on the site.

*Tip: If you want to score some major points, stop on the way and grab a fresh boquet of flowers at a local flower shop. And don’t forget a card! Mom’s love those.. (10 extra points from myself if you find one that doesn’t have “special” in it)