Britex Fabric Class; Free Drinks for Glass-Wearers

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UNION SQUARE—Looking to learn more about fabric—or just figure out how to navigate the enormous fabric emporium that is Britex Fabrics? The 62-year-old, 4-story establishment is offering an After Hours Textile Tour on Wednesday, March 19th from 7 to 9pm, which will include a tour of the store, info on how fabric from around the world makes its way there, and the basics on how various textiles are created using different fibers, yarn construction, weaves and knit styles. Register here for $20—drinks and light snacks included. [Around the Square]

NOB HILL—The Stanford Court Hotel at 905 California Street is orchestrating a backlash against the Google Glass backlash. If you've been afraid to wear your Glass to a drinking establishment in San Francisco after the Molotov's fiasco, the folks at Stanford Court want you to know you're welcome there. In fact, if you wear your Glass to their Aurea Lounge, you'll get a free drink. That's just what the affluent of SF need: affirmation and free drinks. [Eater SF]