The Thread San Francisco Fashion Show and Sale is this weekend and you can save up to $4 on tickets. At the sale, you can buy direct from San Francisco’s 100 top independent fashion designers and artists, just in time for holiday gift giving. Thread SF features limited-edition, exclusive, hard-to-find clothing, jewelry, street wear, accessories, bags, vintage items, original art, and more.

The event, which has typically been only one day, will expand to a full weekend, November 21 and 22, at Fort Mason Center. Also new for 2009 are the style lounge, eco design zone, and photo booth. You can enjoy special offers up to 80 percent off in every booth and drink specials in a variety of bars and lounges.

WHAT’S THE DEAL: Tickets $8 when you RSVP online (reg $10 at door). Plus, Fort Mason Center says you can save $2 when you donate a bag of clothes or valet park your bike.

WHERE: For Mason Center, Festival Pavilion, 99 Marina Blvd, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA, 94123.

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, November 21 & 22, 11 am-6 pm. Fashion shows 1pm and 4pm each day.

More information: www.threadshow.com