we GOT MArried five years ago SO
Now we are hosting a pentathlon*

…And a party. Counting from wedding #1, 2025 makes five years of marriage. Because we like complexity (have we met?), a few months after opening La Cigale, we will host our first quinquennial anniversary pentathlon scavenger hunt, to celebrate the last five years, and to force you to hang out with us.

*No, it’s not sports.

Sorry, what?

WHAT

Scavenger hunt. Party. Shenanigans. Food, drink, possibly a hot tub - more detail below.

WHERE

Scampering across San Francisco, culminating at La Cigale.

WHEN

September 27. Scavenger hunting is daylight hours; gathering at La Cigale starts at 6PM.

WHY

Why not? But also we are hoping that this is a reason to compel farther-flung friends to join us. 👀

RSVP

RSVP

YES, A pentathlon.

A daytime scavenger hunt in five acts. The rules are:

  • Start point and time at scavenger discretion.

  • Five points are awarded for successful completion of each act.

  • Bonus points available based on extra credit challenges for each.

  • Photo evidence required to validate completion.

  • Team entries are permissible.

  • Prize is one (1) high five and five (5) wooden nickels.

  • End point is La Cigale, judging to commence at 6PM.

The challenges THEREIN

  • Use $5 to buy the best fruit you can find at the Ferry Building Farmer’s Market.

    Extra credit: Five additional points if you select Joe and Daisy’s available favorite.

  • Visit five historically important dives. Specifically:

    • Whiz Burger

    • 500 Club

    • Tommy’s Joynt

    • Mr. Liquor (get a Cutty Bang)

    • Glen Park Station

    Extra credit: Visit the site of Thieves Tavern (RIP) and make the sign of the cross.

  • Take pictures of the five best dogs you see (no cheating with known dogs).

    Extra credit: Learn the names of all five dogs you photograph.

  • Find five Victorian houses built before 1905.

    Extra credit: Find one of Daisy and Joe’s favorites.

  • Take pictures of five classic cars - must be model years of 1975 or earlier.

    Extra credit: Any Datsun.

Then, A party.

Following the crowning (high fiving) of the winner, we’ll hang out until the wee hours at (a closed just-for-us) La Cigale to have dinner, make merry, and enjoy the long-awaited return of DJ Joe. If you’re lucky he might even grill something for you. The party may or may not roll over to Glen Park Station for afters. When we start blasting Sleep, it’s time for bed.

Us, at the party.