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FREEDOM-SEEKERS' CALENDAR
( events, etc., mostly in the San Franhattan Gay Area,
compiled by SUN and SaveFreedom;
with help from HolyTitClamps.com, SFBG.com, et alii );
mainly for nudist, queer, bohemian & cultural-creative communities, especially at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sfbarea/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SaveFreedom/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nakity/
http://www.indybay.org/lgbtqi/
........................
For more "queer things to do"
please visit Larrybob at HTC:
[ http://www.holytitclamps.com/ ]
[ http://www.sfqueer.com/ ]
.........................
Please FORWARD freely,
to willing recipients only.
..........................
....ongoing, thru Oct. 30:
San Francisco Open Studios
various locations, SF; (415) 861-9838,
http://www.sfopenstudios.com
. [...] Visit the Web site for a database of artists and maps to their studios.
Many of the works are for sale,
but studio tours are free.
................
SF area: FALL FAIRS:
http://www.sfbg.com/39/47/fairs.html
.........
thru October 31 (?):
SF Citadel is moving to another location.
...........
Friday Oct. 21 ~
7:30PM-10:00PM:
Queer Stuff Showcase:
Benefiting Hopalong Animal Rescue
Scheduled Performers Amy Meyers (Pop-Rock songs to soothe the Savage Soul),
Groovy Judy (Psychedelic Funk-Rock),
Judea Eden (Soulful rich vocals are a mix of pop, funky rock, folk, blues, country and a little jazz),
True Margrit (Smart Pop-Rock with a tantalizing hint of danger).
http://www.queerstuffenterprises.com/QSE1events.html
Spellbinding Tales Books @ 1910A Encinal Ave., Alameda
........
Friday, October 21st, doors open at 7:30pm, program at 8pm:
Exiles: 24/7 Lifestyle Play with Ruth Sofaer-Morse.
Programs are on the third Friday of the month at the Women's Building in San Francisco. All women (and those whose gender self-identity is other than male) who are over 18 are welcome. We have sign language interpreters at all of our meetings. Door fees are $4 for members and $10 for non-members. Please have your membership card or ID ready to speed entry. Latecomers are only admitted at the break, around 9pm. The Women's Building is located at 3543 - 18th Street at Valencia.
.............
*Friday October 21, 8pm:
SIZZLE:
Queer erotica spoken word and open mic.
Featuring: Arty Fishal, Charlie Anders, Katrina James, Jen Ro, Daphnie Gottlieb.
$5 sliding scale, $3 for open mic performers.
Femina Potens @ 465 South Van Ness.
.................
Sonoma State U.:
Project Censored party
Saturday, Oct. 22, celebrate the book release of Project Censored 2006,
bringing to light undercovered news stories and the reporters who unearthed them.
The evening includes a reception and book signing.
7 p.m.,
the Cooperate
[ (?) Cooperative?]
at Sonoma State University, 1801 East Cotati, Rohnert Park.
$10.
(707) 664-3166
...............
BERKELEY: Counter-recruitment conference
Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23,
gather with students, educators, and activists to strategize about alternatives to the military
for young people living in times of war.
Speakers include Iraq War veteran Aidan Delgado and former Green Party candidate Peter Camejo.
Sat/22, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sun/23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,
UC Berkeley Campus, Valley Life Sciences building. Free for youth under 25.
Donation of $10-$25 requested for others. (510) 268-9006,
http://www.objector.org/moos-bay.html
.................
Sundays 7:30 - 11:30pm ($8),
Wednesdays 8:15 - 11:15pm ($7), first timers $4:
San Francisco BAREFOOT BOOGIE --
Free-style dancing in a smoke, alcohol, and scent-free environment.
Boogie is a freestyle dance celebration with deejayed music from around the world...
from quiet warm-ups, ride the peaks and valleys of a wide variety of music.
Dance in a safe, casual, non-judgmental atmosphere with a great community vibe...
dance, play, sweat, connect, expect the unexpected...
Rhythm & Motion Studios, 1133 Mission St. (between 7th & 8th). Info line: 415-820-1452
..................
Tuesday, October 25th, 8PM:
VIVA VARIETY 49:
Help us raise funds for Community United Against Violence (CUAV).
with your host Steve Murray, musical interludes by Geno Valle, starring...
Miss Connie Champagne - vocalist,
Kitten on the Keys - burlesque,
Aundre the Wonderwoman - comedy, Jim Short - comedy, Betsy Salkind - comedy,
Sean Dorsey & Mair Culbreth - modern dance, Velocity Circus - physical circus,
Kevin Dozier - vocalist, The Auditorials - political satire.
ODCTheatre, 3153 17th Street, San Francisco, CA.
Tickets: $15. tickets at the door.
...........................
*October 26, Wed, 7pm - Midnight.
QUEER HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL EXTRAVAGANZA:
Femina Potens presents a queer carnival at El Rio.
Featuring: Michelle Tea, BoySkout, Katastrophe, Dyspecific, Transition, Nova Lee, more!
$5-15 sliding scale.
At El Rio, on Mission south of Cesar Chavez.
..................
SFWAR fundraiser [against rape]
Thursday, Oct. 27, eat out on the 9th annual Dine for a Change day,
when over 20 restaurants donate part of their register receipts to
San Francisco Women Against Rape.
Participating restaurants listed at
http://www.sfwar.org
(415) 861-2024
...................
Friday Oct 28, signup at 7:30, reading at 8 pm:
Queer Open Mic at the Center's Three Dollar Bill Cafe.
2nd and 4th Fridays (usually).
LGBT Center, 1800 Market at Octavia
http://www.threedollarbill.com/
.......
Friday, 10/28,
9pm-2 am:
Deep-Ocean Hallowe'en Playparty:
an evening filled with sexy witches and dirty scarecrows! Whether you're the Trick or the Treat, Deep-Ocean is planning an evening that will feed the sweet tooth in everyone.
Play Truth or Dare...
or maybe fucking in a graveyard is more your style...
Costumes REQUIRED --
if you don't have one, they'll dress you up at the door!
Contest at midnight for best costume, sexiest costume, scariest costume.
Single men: $35 advance, $40 at the door
Couples: $35 advance, $40 at door
Women and ts/tg: $10 advance, $15 door
Snacks, drinks, safer sex supplies provided.
Center for Sex and Culture, 398 -- 11th St, SF
RSVP/advance tickets: (415) 971-2040
events [at] deep-ocean.com
............
Oct. 28-30
PeaceOUT
5th Annnual World HomoHop Fest, Oakland.
$20 FestivalPass available at
http://www.peaceoutfestival.com
..........
30 Oct.: Sunday, 2AM:
Daylight savings time ends in most of USA.
[This could change in 2006? 2007? ]
...........
*30 Oct: Sunday:
Chet Helms TRIBAL STOMP:
concert in Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park, SF.
FREE.
10am - 6pm.
415. 861. 1520
[From downtown SF, take 71 Haight bus, or N Judah streetcar.]
http://www.2b1records.com
..........
*October 30, Sunday afternoon, 4 -6 pm:
SPOOKY!:
Suspect Thoughts Press ghouls Stephen Beachy, Dodie Bellamy, Justin Chin, Jennifer Natalya Fink,
Thea Hillman, Kevin Killian, Mattilda, Ian Philips, D. Travers Scott, and Greg Wharton read from their favorite "scary" stories. Expect the bizarre, fantastic, unearthly, gruesome, horrific and/or
just plain unexpected.
Bring your tricks. We'll give away treats.
Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia Street,
San Francisco.
415-282-9246
http://www.mtbs.com
........................
** Oct. 31,
Monday night:
[ Clothing optional? ]
Halloween in the Castro
[ "Castro-Ween" ]
Between 14th and 19th streets from Church to Diamond, SF
http://www.halloweeninthecastro.com
6pm - midnight.
$3 donation requested.
"Be good and play nice"
Three stages with performers, dancing, costume contest, more.
[ Clothing optional? ]
[ Warning: DON'T try to smuggle contraband past the cops.
And don't bring anything expensive. Use a cheap camera. ]
..............................
'WEEN pix wanted:
If you attend Castro-ween,
and/or Halloween-related festivities elsewhere,
please take your digital camera, camera/phone, etc.
And please email nude or topfree photos to:
nakity-owner [at] yahoogroups.com
and also to:
savefreedom [at] yahoogroups.com
sfbarea [at] yahoogroups.com
Thanks!
-- SUN
.................................
NOVEMBER 2005:
Nov. 5 thru 19:
Concerned about Violence Against and Within Queer Communities?
Become a Telephone counselor for Community United Against Violence (CUAV)!
CUAV is currently accepting applications from LGBTQQ folks and their allies
for our November 2005 Crisis Line Volunteer Training.
Training dates: November 5 & 6; 12 & 13; & 19.
We offer stipends to bilingual volunteers.
For more information, contact Vanissar at CUAV 415-777-5500 ext. 323, or
vanissar [at] cuav.org
Folks of color, transgender folks, women, and survivors of violence
[are] strongly encouraged to apply.
...........
CAL: Nov. 8, Tuesday:
Arnie's Special Erection, state-wide;
local election in city-county of SF; etc.
[ For SUN's opinion on CA state propositions,
(as of Aug.). please see:
http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/08/1759444.php ]
[ Note: State-wide turnout will be low;
so YOUR vote will have more effect,
IF you bother to vote.
Voting by absentee ballot is the easiest way. ]
[In San Francisco, voters will also
elect three city-county officials;
and vote on several local measures. ]
......
+ NEWS LINKS:
SF: Kamala versus cannabis cookies:
http://www.sfbg.com/40/03/news_busted.html
.............
13 oct:
Oakland Pride draws around 75 marchers;
L.A. mayor fights the homophobic hate initiatives;
SF Detour bar closes;
more news, events, arts in
Bay Area Reporter:
http://www.ebar.com/
................
CAL state and local elections, Nov. 8:
recommendations by SF Bay Guardian (progressive hip weekly):
http://www.sfbg.com/40/02/cover_endorse.html
.................
OREGON breasts against war:
http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/10/1773802.php
.......
Worship? (environmental poem)
http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/10/1773904.php
..........
BAY AREA sex --
please see these SFBG articles:
20 sex favorites in 2005:
http://www.sfbg.com/39/51/sex_20_fav.html
quickie reviews of sex books in 2005 :
http://www.sfbg.com/39/51/sex_books.html
best sex toys of 2005:
http://www.sfbg.com/39/51/sex_toy.html
..........................
CAL: Prop 73:
notifying parents when teen girl seeks abortion:
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/09/29/BAGK2EVD6S1.DTL
[ SUN says: This constitutional amendment will put more girls at risk of violence;
and will cause more unwanted births. ]
[ see also:
http://www.sfbg.com/40/02/cover_endorse.html ]
..............
BIG EASY ( song):
http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/09/1768204.php
.........
USA: women turning BISEXUAL?
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2005/09/15/national/w144413D43.DTL&type=health
.................
CAL November 2005 statewide propositions-
anti-teen, anti-teacher, anti-union, etc.....
http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/08/1759444.php
[ see also:
http://www.sfbg.com/40/02/cover_endorse.html ]
..............
SF area QUEER NEWS, each Thursday:
http://sfbaytimes.com/
http://www.ebar.com/
.............
SF QUEER/alt HISTORY,
circa 1971 - 2005:
http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/06/1749365.php
...........
NUDES in the news:
http://www.bayareanaturists.org/news
.............
NUDE BEACHES, northern California, 2005:
http://www.sfbg.com/nudebeaches/index.html
............
( events, etc., mostly in the San Franhattan Gay Area,
compiled by SUN and SaveFreedom;
with help from HolyTitClamps.com, SFBG.com, et alii );
mainly for nudist, queer, bohemian & cultural-creative communities, especially at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sfbarea/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SaveFreedom/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nakity/
http://www.indybay.org/lgbtqi/
........................
For more "queer things to do"
please visit Larrybob at HTC:
[ http://www.holytitclamps.com/ ]
[ http://www.sfqueer.com/ ]
.........................
Please FORWARD freely,
to willing recipients only.
..........................
....ongoing, thru Oct. 30:
San Francisco Open Studios
various locations, SF; (415) 861-9838,
http://www.sfopenstudios.com
. [...] Visit the Web site for a database of artists and maps to their studios.
Many of the works are for sale,
but studio tours are free.
................
SF area: FALL FAIRS:
http://www.sfbg.com/39/47/fairs.html
.........
thru October 31 (?):
SF Citadel is moving to another location.
...........
Friday Oct. 21 ~
7:30PM-10:00PM:
Queer Stuff Showcase:
Benefiting Hopalong Animal Rescue
Scheduled Performers Amy Meyers (Pop-Rock songs to soothe the Savage Soul),
Groovy Judy (Psychedelic Funk-Rock),
Judea Eden (Soulful rich vocals are a mix of pop, funky rock, folk, blues, country and a little jazz),
True Margrit (Smart Pop-Rock with a tantalizing hint of danger).
http://www.queerstuffenterprises.com/QSE1events.html
Spellbinding Tales Books @ 1910A Encinal Ave., Alameda
........
Friday, October 21st, doors open at 7:30pm, program at 8pm:
Exiles: 24/7 Lifestyle Play with Ruth Sofaer-Morse.
Programs are on the third Friday of the month at the Women's Building in San Francisco. All women (and those whose gender self-identity is other than male) who are over 18 are welcome. We have sign language interpreters at all of our meetings. Door fees are $4 for members and $10 for non-members. Please have your membership card or ID ready to speed entry. Latecomers are only admitted at the break, around 9pm. The Women's Building is located at 3543 - 18th Street at Valencia.
.............
*Friday October 21, 8pm:
SIZZLE:
Queer erotica spoken word and open mic.
Featuring: Arty Fishal, Charlie Anders, Katrina James, Jen Ro, Daphnie Gottlieb.
$5 sliding scale, $3 for open mic performers.
Femina Potens @ 465 South Van Ness.
.................
Sonoma State U.:
Project Censored party
Saturday, Oct. 22, celebrate the book release of Project Censored 2006,
bringing to light undercovered news stories and the reporters who unearthed them.
The evening includes a reception and book signing.
7 p.m.,
the Cooperate
[ (?) Cooperative?]
at Sonoma State University, 1801 East Cotati, Rohnert Park.
$10.
(707) 664-3166
...............
BERKELEY: Counter-recruitment conference
Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23,
gather with students, educators, and activists to strategize about alternatives to the military
for young people living in times of war.
Speakers include Iraq War veteran Aidan Delgado and former Green Party candidate Peter Camejo.
Sat/22, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sun/23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,
UC Berkeley Campus, Valley Life Sciences building. Free for youth under 25.
Donation of $10-$25 requested for others. (510) 268-9006,
http://www.objector.org/moos-bay.html
.................
Sundays 7:30 - 11:30pm ($8),
Wednesdays 8:15 - 11:15pm ($7), first timers $4:
San Francisco BAREFOOT BOOGIE --
Free-style dancing in a smoke, alcohol, and scent-free environment.
Boogie is a freestyle dance celebration with deejayed music from around the world...
from quiet warm-ups, ride the peaks and valleys of a wide variety of music.
Dance in a safe, casual, non-judgmental atmosphere with a great community vibe...
dance, play, sweat, connect, expect the unexpected...
Rhythm & Motion Studios, 1133 Mission St. (between 7th & 8th). Info line: 415-820-1452
..................
Tuesday, October 25th, 8PM:
VIVA VARIETY 49:
Help us raise funds for Community United Against Violence (CUAV).
with your host Steve Murray, musical interludes by Geno Valle, starring...
Miss Connie Champagne - vocalist,
Kitten on the Keys - burlesque,
Aundre the Wonderwoman - comedy, Jim Short - comedy, Betsy Salkind - comedy,
Sean Dorsey & Mair Culbreth - modern dance, Velocity Circus - physical circus,
Kevin Dozier - vocalist, The Auditorials - political satire.
ODCTheatre, 3153 17th Street, San Francisco, CA.
Tickets: $15. tickets at the door.
...........................
*October 26, Wed, 7pm - Midnight.
QUEER HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL EXTRAVAGANZA:
Femina Potens presents a queer carnival at El Rio.
Featuring: Michelle Tea, BoySkout, Katastrophe, Dyspecific, Transition, Nova Lee, more!
$5-15 sliding scale.
At El Rio, on Mission south of Cesar Chavez.
..................
SFWAR fundraiser [against rape]
Thursday, Oct. 27, eat out on the 9th annual Dine for a Change day,
when over 20 restaurants donate part of their register receipts to
San Francisco Women Against Rape.
Participating restaurants listed at
http://www.sfwar.org
(415) 861-2024
...................
Friday Oct 28, signup at 7:30, reading at 8 pm:
Queer Open Mic at the Center's Three Dollar Bill Cafe.
2nd and 4th Fridays (usually).
LGBT Center, 1800 Market at Octavia
http://www.threedollarbill.com/
.......
Friday, 10/28,
9pm-2 am:
Deep-Ocean Hallowe'en Playparty:
an evening filled with sexy witches and dirty scarecrows! Whether you're the Trick or the Treat, Deep-Ocean is planning an evening that will feed the sweet tooth in everyone.
Play Truth or Dare...
or maybe fucking in a graveyard is more your style...
Costumes REQUIRED --
if you don't have one, they'll dress you up at the door!
Contest at midnight for best costume, sexiest costume, scariest costume.
Single men: $35 advance, $40 at the door
Couples: $35 advance, $40 at door
Women and ts/tg: $10 advance, $15 door
Snacks, drinks, safer sex supplies provided.
Center for Sex and Culture, 398 -- 11th St, SF
RSVP/advance tickets: (415) 971-2040
events [at] deep-ocean.com
............
Oct. 28-30
PeaceOUT
5th Annnual World HomoHop Fest, Oakland.
$20 FestivalPass available at
http://www.peaceoutfestival.com
..........
30 Oct.: Sunday, 2AM:
Daylight savings time ends in most of USA.
[This could change in 2006? 2007? ]
...........
*30 Oct: Sunday:
Chet Helms TRIBAL STOMP:
concert in Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park, SF.
FREE.
10am - 6pm.
415. 861. 1520
[From downtown SF, take 71 Haight bus, or N Judah streetcar.]
http://www.2b1records.com
..........
*October 30, Sunday afternoon, 4 -6 pm:
SPOOKY!:
Suspect Thoughts Press ghouls Stephen Beachy, Dodie Bellamy, Justin Chin, Jennifer Natalya Fink,
Thea Hillman, Kevin Killian, Mattilda, Ian Philips, D. Travers Scott, and Greg Wharton read from their favorite "scary" stories. Expect the bizarre, fantastic, unearthly, gruesome, horrific and/or
just plain unexpected.
Bring your tricks. We'll give away treats.
Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia Street,
San Francisco.
415-282-9246
http://www.mtbs.com
........................
** Oct. 31,
Monday night:
[ Clothing optional? ]
Halloween in the Castro
[ "Castro-Ween" ]
Between 14th and 19th streets from Church to Diamond, SF
http://www.halloweeninthecastro.com
6pm - midnight.
$3 donation requested.
"Be good and play nice"
Three stages with performers, dancing, costume contest, more.
[ Clothing optional? ]
[ Warning: DON'T try to smuggle contraband past the cops.
And don't bring anything expensive. Use a cheap camera. ]
..............................
'WEEN pix wanted:
If you attend Castro-ween,
and/or Halloween-related festivities elsewhere,
please take your digital camera, camera/phone, etc.
And please email nude or topfree photos to:
nakity-owner [at] yahoogroups.com
and also to:
savefreedom [at] yahoogroups.com
sfbarea [at] yahoogroups.com
Thanks!
-- SUN
.................................
NOVEMBER 2005:
Nov. 5 thru 19:
Concerned about Violence Against and Within Queer Communities?
Become a Telephone counselor for Community United Against Violence (CUAV)!
CUAV is currently accepting applications from LGBTQQ folks and their allies
for our November 2005 Crisis Line Volunteer Training.
Training dates: November 5 & 6; 12 & 13; & 19.
We offer stipends to bilingual volunteers.
For more information, contact Vanissar at CUAV 415-777-5500 ext. 323, or
vanissar [at] cuav.org
Folks of color, transgender folks, women, and survivors of violence
[are] strongly encouraged to apply.
...........
CAL: Nov. 8, Tuesday:
Arnie's Special Erection, state-wide;
local election in city-county of SF; etc.
[ For SUN's opinion on CA state propositions,
(as of Aug.). please see:
http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/08/1759444.php ]
[ Note: State-wide turnout will be low;
so YOUR vote will have more effect,
IF you bother to vote.
Voting by absentee ballot is the easiest way. ]
[In San Francisco, voters will also
elect three city-county officials;
and vote on several local measures. ]
......
+ NEWS LINKS:
SF: Kamala versus cannabis cookies:
http://www.sfbg.com/40/03/news_busted.html
.............
13 oct:
Oakland Pride draws around 75 marchers;
L.A. mayor fights the homophobic hate initiatives;
SF Detour bar closes;
more news, events, arts in
Bay Area Reporter:
http://www.ebar.com/
................
CAL state and local elections, Nov. 8:
recommendations by SF Bay Guardian (progressive hip weekly):
http://www.sfbg.com/40/02/cover_endorse.html
.................
OREGON breasts against war:
http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/10/1773802.php
.......
Worship? (environmental poem)
http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/10/1773904.php
..........
BAY AREA sex --
please see these SFBG articles:
20 sex favorites in 2005:
http://www.sfbg.com/39/51/sex_20_fav.html
quickie reviews of sex books in 2005 :
http://www.sfbg.com/39/51/sex_books.html
best sex toys of 2005:
http://www.sfbg.com/39/51/sex_toy.html
..........................
CAL: Prop 73:
notifying parents when teen girl seeks abortion:
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/09/29/BAGK2EVD6S1.DTL
[ SUN says: This constitutional amendment will put more girls at risk of violence;
and will cause more unwanted births. ]
[ see also:
http://www.sfbg.com/40/02/cover_endorse.html ]
..............
BIG EASY ( song):
http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/09/1768204.php
.........
USA: women turning BISEXUAL?
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2005/09/15/national/w144413D43.DTL&type=health
.................
CAL November 2005 statewide propositions-
anti-teen, anti-teacher, anti-union, etc.....
http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/08/1759444.php
[ see also:
http://www.sfbg.com/40/02/cover_endorse.html ]
..............
SF area QUEER NEWS, each Thursday:
http://sfbaytimes.com/
http://www.ebar.com/
.............
SF QUEER/alt HISTORY,
circa 1971 - 2005:
http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/06/1749365.php
...........
NUDES in the news:
http://www.bayareanaturists.org/news
.............
NUDE BEACHES, northern California, 2005:
http://www.sfbg.com/nudebeaches/index.html
............
For more information:
http://www.sfqueer.com/
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Queer Things 2 Do --
20 October 2005 --
EVENTS
selected by Holy Titclamps:
http://www.holytitclamps.com/
http://www.sfqueer.com/
..........
Thursdays, 6pm-8 pm: Unka Lynnee's Academy for Ladeez and Gentelmen - radio show Hosted by Lynnee Breedlove with co-host Cindy Emch. Pirate Cat Radio, 87.9FM in San Francisco. If you're out of transmitter range you can listen online at
http://www.piratecatradio.com/
Thursday October 20th, 7 pm: San Francisco Noir: readings from the new anthology from Akashic Books. with Peter Marvalis, Robert Mailer Anderson, Kate Braverman, David Corbett, Eddie Muller, Peter Plate, Domenic Stansberry and Michelle Tea. Black Oak Books, 1491 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA free
Every Thursday, 7-9 pm: Crafty Bitches, Too - a FREE and ALL AGES - weekly knitting, crocheting, needle pointng, crafting, chatting, circle for transfolk and ladies. There will be yummy snacks, tea, and drinks. Come hang out, make a scarf, make a friend, or bring a friend. If you don't know how to crochet or knit but want to learn come on down and bring some yarn and needles. We have some extra yarn for those who don't have their own.
At Femina Potens @ 465 South Van Ness.
e-mail contact is femina_potens [at] yahoo.com.
http://www.feminapotens.com
Thursdays, 7:30 pm: Out in the Bay: New LGBT radio show with Eric Jansen, David Latulippe, and Susanna J. Hines. The show lasts half an hour and is followed by the national gay radio program This Way Out. On KALW, 91.7 FM.
http://www.outinthebay.com/
Thursdays-Saturdays October 20th - 22nd, 8 pm: Varla Jean Merman's I'm Not Paying For This! with special guest Matthew Martin! written by and starring Jeffery Roberson. additional material by Jacques Lamarre and Michael Schiralli. costumes by Philip Heckman. produced with Mark Cortale. directed by Michael Schiralli. $20. The Victoria Theatre, 2961 16th Street at BART. For more information or for tickets visit
http://www.victoriatheatre.org
http://www.varlaonline.com
Thursday Oct 20, 9 pm: Thursday Night Live: Bands at the Eagle. The Evil Women aka ShE.L.O (all E.L.O. songs), Crime and Punishment, Wealthy Whore Entertainment, Appliance. $6, 21+. At the Eagle, 398 12th St. at Harrison, San Francisco.
http://www.sfeagle.com/
Thursdays 10 pm-2 am: Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge. There's a new junkie on the block! Straight from the armpit of SOMA to the bowels of the TL, incorrigible retro/electro vinyl addict DJ Bus Station John ("Trash"/ "The ROD") continues the downward spiral of his career with his weekly club "The Tubesteak Connection" @ Aunt Charlies Lounge. Get liquored-up cheap ($2.50 well/beer all nite) and cruise your fellow cockgobblers, self-suckers, carpet grinders, and crotch-stuffers to the synthesized sounds of a forgotten era: late 70s/ early 80s gay bar & bathhouse hi-NRG, Eurodisco, NYC no-wave, disco rarities and more. Every Thursday. $3.00. 10pm - 2am. 133 Turk Street (btwn Jones & Taylor)
http://www.auntcharlieslounge.com
Friday, October 21st, 2005, 5-8 pm: An Exhibition of Tim Gaskin's recent work. Ross Mirkarimi's office, City Hall, 1 Carlton B Goodlett Place, Rm 282. Cost: Free.
http://www.timgaskin.homestead.com
Friday, October 21, 6-8pm: Monster Mash: A SF Halloween Party! Bring your ghosts and goblins to a Halloween Bash in San Francisco. Bring a dish to share and costumes to dazzle the eye. The SF LGBT Rainbow Room will be transformed into a creepy Halloween experience. Enjoy face painting, mask making, eyeball relay, ring around the pumpkin, Bloody Bug Juice, and make a Road Kill Sandwich! Lots of interactive games and arts and crafts for the whole family! Come in Costume! Co-sponsored by the LGBT Family Collaborative. Volunteers needed to staff activity stations, photographing the event, decorating and cleanup! Call Aimee at 415-981-1960 for additional information. Location: The SF LGBT Community Center at 1800 Market St. at Octavia in San Francisco. Take MUNI JKLMN to Van Ness Station or above ground F Line to Octavia.
Friday Oct 21, 6:30-8 pm: San Francisco Bisexual Discussion Group: The Bay Area Bisexual Network (BABN) has created a new drop-in, mixed-gender, peer-led support group for bisexuals and our partners to discuss a wide range of topics affecting us in our daily lives. Please note, this is not a professionally led group and should not be used for counseling purposes. Also, this is not a "pick-up" group - we're gathering to talk, not to cruise. Date: the 3rd Friday of each month Time: 6:30-8:00 pm (doors open 5:50) Cost: $3-$5 donation requested; no one turned away for lack of funds Location: San Francisco LGBT Center, 1800 Market (at Octavia), check the lobby board for room number Contact: Shelli at group [at] babn.org
October 14-30, Fridays @ 7:30pm and Sundays @ 3pm: BATMAN the TV Show: the Play: At the DARK ROOM, 2263 Mission Street (b/t 18 & 19). You can buy $15 tickets at http://www.darkroomsf.com
and find more information at this bat site:
http://www.darkroomsf.com/batman
Fridays, 7:30-9:30 pm: Live Music, this and every Friday night. features: TBA. All Ages. At Dolores Park Cafe', 501 Dolores @ 18th st. San Francisco More info Call 415-621-2936
http://www.doloresparkcafe.org
Friday Oct. 21 ~ 7:30PM-10:00PM: Queer Stuff Showcase: Benefiting Hopalong Animal Rescue Scheduled Performers Amy Meyers (Pop-Rock songs to soothe the Savage Soul), Groovy Judy (Psychedelic Funk-Rock), Judea Eden (Soulful rich vocals are a mix of pop, funky rock, folk, blues, country and a little jazz), True Margrit (Smart Pop-Rock with a tantalizing hint of danger). For More info on this show, visit the Queer Stuff site at
http://www.queerstuffenterprises.com/QSE1events.html
At Spellbinding Tales Books @ 1910A Encinal Ave., Alameda
Friday, October 21st, doors open at 7:30pm, program at 8pm: Exiles: 24/7 Lifestyle Play with Ruth Sofaer-Morse. Programs are on the third Friday of the month at the Women's Building in San Francisco. All women (and those whose gender self-identity is other than male) who are over 18 are welcome. We have sign language interpreters at all of our meetings. Door fees are $4 for members and $10 for non-members. Please have your membership card or ID ready to speed entry. Latecomers are only admitted at the break, around 9pm. The Women's Building is located at 3543 - 18th Street at Valencia.
Friday October 21, 8pm: SIZZLE: Queer erotica spoken word and open mic. Featuring: Arty Fishal, Charlie Anders, Katrina James, Jen Ro, Daphnie Gottlieb. $5 sliding scale, $3 for open mic performers. At Femina Potens @ 465 South Van Ness.
Friday Oct 21, 9pm-3 am: Shadowplay, the omnisexual indie, new wave, electro and discopunk party, on Friday, Oct. 21 presents a record release party for She Wants Revenge, the latest hot band in the style of Joy Division, Bauhaus, and Interpol. We will be giving out tons of copies of the band's single and the just-released EP, and previewing the album (which will not be released until January). Guest DJ Dangerous Dan (from the back room at 1984) will spin new wave and electro faves, and DJ Donimo will be spinning the latest indie remixes-- and there are some new and memorable tracks we're sure you'll want to hear and dance to again. $5 after 10:30 pm, free before, or join guestlist at website. 21+. 1st and 3rd Fridays at the Stud -
http://shadowplaysf.com
. At the Stud, 9th and Harrison.
Friday, October 21st, Door 9pm/Show 10pm: Madame Maraschino's House of Gorelesque. Spooky Halloween Burlesque show featuring: Lily Le Rouge, Eva Von Slut, Flying Fox, Roxy Shocks, Cookie Tuff, Ruby Sparks, Noor Belly Dance, Ophelia Couer de Noir, Velvet Siren, Tlula le Fleur, With the Mistress of Ceremonies, Odessa Lil and DJ Bonnie Bondage. Benders Bar, 806 S. Van Ness Ave, SF. http://bendersbar.com/
$8
Friday Oct 21, 10 pm: Uphill Both Ways: Four Years and Still Not Famous: 4th Anniversary Sketch Comedy Show. Tickets $10 online or at the door.
http://www.uphillbothways.com
At the Dark Room, 2263 Mission St.
http://www.darkroomsf.com
Saturday, October 22nd, 1 pm: San Francisco Noir: readings from the new anthology from Akashic Books with Peter Marvalis, Robert Mailer Anderson, Kate Braverman, David Corbett, Eddie Muller, Domenic Stansberry and Michelle Tea. San Francisco Public Library, Main Branch, 100 Larkin Street, Koret Auditorium
Sat Oct 22, 2-5 pm, Thu Oct 27, 6-8 pm, Sat Oct 29, 2-5 pm, etc.: Zine workshops in conjunction with the Yerba Buena Center exhibit "Zine UnBound." At Yerba Buena Center, 3rd and Mission. http://www.ybca.org/va/future/oct05/zine.html
Saturday Oct 22, 8-midnight: Jack Dubowsky and Larry-Bob appear at Move On Art! for a special Live performance at "Light Ball". Also light projection art by Larry Ackerman. 1063 Market Street (between 6th & 7th) San Francisco. Showcasing 15 local SF artists. Entry Free. Live Music. http://www.moveonart.org
October 22nd-December 3rd, Saturdays at 8:30pm, Sundays at 7:00pm: Will Franken's solo satirical show "Good Luck With It." [Larry says: Will is an incredible performer, and you should take this opportunity to see him now.] The Marsh Theatre, 1062 Valencia Street (Between 21st and 22nd) $15-$22 sliding scale. http://www.willfranken.com
Saturday Oct 22 and 29 at 10pm: Lynnee Breedlove's ONE FREAK SHOW: Less Rock, More Hilarity. queer homohop punkrock sugarcoated feminist tranny theory standup comedy with Sherilyn Connelly and/or the Oakland Fejacks Radical Cheerleaders At the Dark Room, 2263 Mission St. http://www.darkroomsf.com
Sunday, October 23, 12-4pm (runs through Dec. 4): 12th Annual Community Celebration for the Days of the Dead. The Oakland Museum of California presents its 12th annual celebration of DÌas de los Muertos (Days of the Dead). In this year's presentation "CaliVera: Days of the Dead Altars Remixed" guest curator Jaime Cortez and the artists explore how this ancient Mexican and Central American spiritual tradition honoring the dead has inspired artistic expressions unique to California's spirit.
Help create a community altar; take part in craft activities; enjoy food, music, dance, and the color and creativity of ceremonia and a mercado, Presenters include Danza Xitlalli, Ensambles Ballet Folklorico de San Francisco, Mariachi Colima de Javier Magallon, Teatro Familia Aztlan, and singer Yolanda Aranda. Join special just-for-families tours of the exhibition. Participation in the celebration is free. Entrance to the Days of the Dead exhibition is half-price for the day ($4 for adults). 12-4 p.m.
http://www.museumca.org/
Sundays, 3 pm: Salsa Sundays are Back on El Rio's Historic Patio! Live Salsa Bands Every Week!
Check
http://www.elriosf.com
for band schedule. Doors at 3pm. Free BBQ at 3pm while it lasts. Salsa Class at 3:15. Free Raffle. Band 4pm-8pm + Rotating DJ's. Cover is $8 El Rio is located at 3158 Mission Street / Precita. Phone number is 415-282-3325. See you all there!!!
Sundays from October 2nd- December 18, 5pm-6:40pm: Katy Chantel facillitates a creative writing workshop. $60-120 sliding scale for all sessions. Weekly drop ins welcome. No one turned away for lack of funds. For more information contact Katy at Sisterbunny1 [at] hotmail.com
At Femina Potens @ 465 South Van Ness.
Sundays, 5pm-10:30 pm: Sundance Saloon is the Bay Area's largest country-western dance club. Two-stepping, line dancing every Sunday. Proudly services the LGBT community and its friends. Open from 5:00 to 10:30 pm, with dance lessons from 5:30 - 7:15 pm. Sundance Saloon is located at 550 Barneveld Ave., in San Francisco.
http://www.sundancesaloon.org
Sundays, 7pm: United Genders of the Universe: All ages genderqueer group, East bay meeting. At Pacific Center, 2712 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley.
http://www.unitedgenders.org
Sundays 7:30 - 11:30pm ($8), Wednesdays 8:15 - 11:15pm ($7), first timers $4: San Francisco Barefoot Boogie -- Free-style dancing in a smoke, alcohol, and scent-free environment. Boogie is a freestyle dance celebration with deejayed music from around the world... from quiet warm-ups, ride the peaks and valleys of a wide variety of music. Dance in a safe, casual, non-judgmental atmosphere with a great community vibe... dance, play, sweat, connect, expect the unexpected... Rhythm & Motion Studios, 1133 Mission St. (between 7th & 8th). Info line: 415-820-1452
Sundays, 8 pm: Bad Movie Night at the Dark Room. The Dark Room Theatre, 2263 Mission St. between 18th and 19th.
http://www.darkroomsf.com
Mondays: 6:45 - 8pm: Women's Beginner Martial Arts Class at Femina Potens brought to you by Progressive Martial Arts. Strengthen your mind, body and spirit through modern self defense, mixed martial arts, and anti-oppression education. Taught by female instructors, we offer quality martial arts training in a safe an positive environment. Drop in fee of $10 per class or $45 per month. At Femina Potens, 465 South Van Ness.
Mondays, 7:30-9 pm: United Genders of the Universe: Genderqueer and transgender support group. Welcoming all ages, all anatomies, all hormone levels, all ethnicities, all identities, and all ways of expressing yourself. For everyone who views gender as having more than two options. Every Monday night from 7:30 - 9:00 pm, recentlyrelocated to the SF LGBT Community Center, Room 302. http://www.unitedgenders.org
Mondays, 8 pm: Sherilyn's radio show, Rush Hour on the Event Horizon, Pirate Cat Radio, 87.9FM in San Francisco. If you're out of transmitter range you can listen online at
http://www.piratecatradio.com/
You can call the studio at (415) 401-7393 if you wanna palaver.
Tuesday Oct 25, 7 pm: Monthly general meeting of the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club. General membership meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of the month at: The Women's Building, 2nd floor, 3723 18th Street between Valencia and Guerrero
http://www.milkclub.org
Tuesdays: Queer Lindy Hop classes with SwingOUT! & Studio J. Every Tuesday Level 1 is 7 to 7:30pm and Level 2 is 7:30 to 8:30pm. Our classes are a wonderful way to meet new people and play. We break things down very clearly and focus on technique and connection while keeping it fun. http://www.queerdance.com
Tuesday, October 25th, 8PM:
VIVA VARIETY 49:
Help us raise funds for Community United Against Violence (CUAV).
with your host Steve Murray, musical interludes by Geno Valle, starring...
Miss Connie Champagne - vocalist,
Kitten on the Keys - burlesque,
Aundre the Wonderwoman - comedy, Jim Short - comedy, Betsy Salkind - comedy,
Sean Dorsey & Mair Culbreth - modern dance, Velocity Circus - physical circus,
Kevin Dozier - vocalist, The Auditorials - political satire.
ODCTheatre, 3153 17th Street, San Francisco, CA.
Tickets: $15. tickets at the door.
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Tuesday Oct 25, 10-2am: The Clap: 3$. free before 10 or in Satin Gym Shorts. Aunt Charlie's, 133 Turk at Taylor.
*October 26, Wed, 7pm - Midnight.
QUEER HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL EXTRAVAGANZA:
Femina Potens presents a queer carnival at El Rio.
Featuring: Michelle Tea, BoySkout, Katastrophe, Dyspecific, Transition, Nova Lee, more!
$5-15 sliding scale.
At El Rio, on Mission south of Cesar Chavez.
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Wednesday, Oct 26, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Book Discussion Group: Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Book Discussion Group meets the fourth Wednesday of every month. This fun and lively group is open to everyone. Call 415-355-5616 for information about the book to be discussed. Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch, 3555 16th St. (near Market)
Thursday Oct 27, 9 pm: Thursday Night Live: Bands at the Eagle. The Urgencies, The Guy-Guys (all Go-Go's songs), The Minks. $5, 21+. At the Eagle, 398 12th St. at Harrison, San Francisco. http://www.sfeagle.com/
Oct. 28-30
PeaceOUT
5th Annnual World HomoHop Fest, Oakland.
$20 FestivalPass available at
http://www.peaceoutfestival.com
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Friday October 28, Door at 7PM/Show at 8PM:
PeaceOUT HomoHop Fest:
800-815 SISTA NAU-T
820-835 ATHENS BOYS CHOIR
840-905 SOCE THE ELEMENTAL WIZARD
910-915 MOMMAS BOYZ (Drag Kings)
920-940 RICOSHADE
945-950 MOMMAS BOYZ (Drag Kings)
955-1010 MALKIA CYRIL
1015-1040 TORI FIXX
1045-1115 DEADLEE
At 21 GRAND, 416 25th Street (at Broadway), Oakland,California.
all shows $10 - ALL AGES.
$20 FestivalPass available at
http://www.peaceoutfestival.com
Friday Oct 28, signup at 7:30, reading at 8 pm:
Queer Open Mic at the Center's Three Dollar Bill Cafe.
2nd and 4th Fridays (usually).
LGBT Center, 1800 Market at Octavia
http://www.threedollarbill.com/
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Friday October 28th, 8 pm: FIYAH!: Queer open-mic.
Special featured performer Joel Barraquiel Tan. Come read, perform, workshop a new piece or just experience a fierce gay open-mic. Please limit your piece to 3 minutes. Jo=EBl Barraquiel Tan is the author of two volumes of poetry, Monster (Noice Press, '02) and Type O Negative (Red Hen Press, '06) and the editor of Inside Him--Gay Erotic Fiction (Carroll & Graf, '06) and Best Gay Asian Erotica (Cleis, '98 & '03). His essays, poetry, and short fiction have been published internationally in various commercial and academic venues including: Asian American Sexualities (Routledge), Q& A: Queer & Asian in America (Temple), Fresh Men: New Voices in Gay Fiction (Carroll & Graf), On a Bed of Rice: An Asian American Erotic Feast (Doubleday). He is currently working on a collaboration project with award-winning composer Francis Wong and choreographer, Alleluia Panis on an opera entitled Savage, I and an NEA funded project, Sons with lauded poet Jaime Jacinto in collaboration with promising young San Francisco Filipino American poets.Jo=EBl received his B.A. from UC Berkeley in Ethnic Studies and his M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Antioch University. In the little spare time he has, Jo=EBl daydreams about elephants and his Manila childhood and indulges in ridiculous reality TV. $3. At MACLA, 510 s. first street, san jose, 95113 408.938.3594
Friday, 10/28, 9pm-2 am:
Deep-Ocean Hallowe'en Playparty:
an evening filled with sexy witches and dirty scarecrows! Whether you're the Trick or the Treat, Deep-Ocean is planning an evening that will feed the sweet tooth in everyone.
Play Truth or Dare... or maybe fucking in a graveyard is more your style...
Costumes REQUIRED -- if you don't have one, they'll dress you up at the door!
Contest at midnight for best costume, sexiest costume, scariest costume.
Single men: $35 advance, $40 at the door
Couples: $35 advance, $40 door
Women and ts/tg: $10 advance, $15 door
Snacks, drinks, safer sex supplies provided.
Center for Sex and Culture, 398 -- 11th St, SF
RSVP/advance tickets: (415) 971-2040
events [at] deep-ocean.com
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Saturday Oct 29: Last Saturday of the month, noon or so on: Really Really Free Market in Dolores Park. http://www.reallyreallyfreemarket.org
Saturday October 29, DOOR at 7PM/ Show at 8PM:
PeaceOUT HomoHop Fest:
800-825 BRICKCITIZENZ
830-845 SCOTT FREE
850-910 ANDRE THE URBAN HERMITT
915-920 THE TRANSFORMERS (Drag Kings)
925-945 DA LYRICAL
950-1020 AGGRACYST
1025-1050 ROBO SAPIEN
1055-1125 DEEP DICKOLLECTIVE
At 21 GRAND, 416 25th Street (at Broadway), Oakland,California. all shows $10 - ALL AGES. $20 FestivalPass available at
http://www.peaceoutfestival.com
Saturday Oct 29, 8 pm: Benefit for SF Bay Blades participation at 2006 Gay and Out Games. Performers: Dr. Masseuse, Sandfly (funk/reggae/rock). $10. El Rio is located at 3158 Mission Street / Precita.
October 28, 9pm : ROCK OUT W/O YR COCK OUT: Featuring: Swan Island, Julie Henderson, The Tender Morsels. $5. at Edinburgh Castle, 950 Geary near Polk.
*October 30, Sunday afternoon, 4 -6 pm: SPOOKY!:
Suspect Thoughts Press ghouls Stephen Beachy, Dodie Bellamy, Justin Chin, Jennifer Natalya Fink,
Thea Hillman, Kevin Killian, Mattilda, Ian Philips, D. Travers Scott, and Greg Wharton read from their favorite "scary" stories. Expect the bizarre, fantastic, unearthly, gruesome, horrific and/or
just plain unexpected.
Bring your tricks. We'll give away treats.
Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia Street, San Francisco.
415-282-9246
http://www.mtbs.com
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Sunday October 30,
Door at 6PM/Show at 7PM:
PeaceOUT HomoHop Fest:
700-715 NYAH'HRI SUHALIA
720-725 DOWN EFX (Hip Hop Dance)
730-750 KIRYA TRABER
755-810 JAYCUB "SCARLETTO" PEREZ
815-820 NAPPY GROOVES (Drag Kings)
825-845 MID*ONE
850-910 TRU BLOO
915-940 ILL FORM AND MISTERMAKER (Q FAM LONDON)
945-950 NAPPY GROOVES (Drag Kings)
955-1030 JEN RO
At 21 GRAND, 416 25th Street (at Broadway), Oakland,California. all shows $10 - ALL AGES. $20 FestivalPass available at
http://www.peaceoutfestival.com
Nov. 5 thru 19:
Concerned about Violence Against and Within Queer Communities?
Become a Telephone counselor for Community United Against Violence (CUAV)!
CUAV is currently accepting applications from LGBTQQ folks and their allies
for our November 2005 Crisis Line Volunteer Training.
Training dates: November 5 & 6; 12 & 13; & 19.
We offer stipends to bilingual volunteers.
For more information, contact Vanissar at CUAV 415-777-5500 ext. 323, or
vanissar [at] cuav.org
Folks of color, transgender folks, women, and survivors of violence
[are] strongly encouraged to apply.
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20 October 2005 --
EVENTS
selected by Holy Titclamps:
http://www.holytitclamps.com/
http://www.sfqueer.com/
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Thursdays, 6pm-8 pm: Unka Lynnee's Academy for Ladeez and Gentelmen - radio show Hosted by Lynnee Breedlove with co-host Cindy Emch. Pirate Cat Radio, 87.9FM in San Francisco. If you're out of transmitter range you can listen online at
http://www.piratecatradio.com/
Thursday October 20th, 7 pm: San Francisco Noir: readings from the new anthology from Akashic Books. with Peter Marvalis, Robert Mailer Anderson, Kate Braverman, David Corbett, Eddie Muller, Peter Plate, Domenic Stansberry and Michelle Tea. Black Oak Books, 1491 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA free
Every Thursday, 7-9 pm: Crafty Bitches, Too - a FREE and ALL AGES - weekly knitting, crocheting, needle pointng, crafting, chatting, circle for transfolk and ladies. There will be yummy snacks, tea, and drinks. Come hang out, make a scarf, make a friend, or bring a friend. If you don't know how to crochet or knit but want to learn come on down and bring some yarn and needles. We have some extra yarn for those who don't have their own.
At Femina Potens @ 465 South Van Ness.
e-mail contact is femina_potens [at] yahoo.com.
http://www.feminapotens.com
Thursdays, 7:30 pm: Out in the Bay: New LGBT radio show with Eric Jansen, David Latulippe, and Susanna J. Hines. The show lasts half an hour and is followed by the national gay radio program This Way Out. On KALW, 91.7 FM.
http://www.outinthebay.com/
Thursdays-Saturdays October 20th - 22nd, 8 pm: Varla Jean Merman's I'm Not Paying For This! with special guest Matthew Martin! written by and starring Jeffery Roberson. additional material by Jacques Lamarre and Michael Schiralli. costumes by Philip Heckman. produced with Mark Cortale. directed by Michael Schiralli. $20. The Victoria Theatre, 2961 16th Street at BART. For more information or for tickets visit
http://www.victoriatheatre.org
http://www.varlaonline.com
Thursday Oct 20, 9 pm: Thursday Night Live: Bands at the Eagle. The Evil Women aka ShE.L.O (all E.L.O. songs), Crime and Punishment, Wealthy Whore Entertainment, Appliance. $6, 21+. At the Eagle, 398 12th St. at Harrison, San Francisco.
http://www.sfeagle.com/
Thursdays 10 pm-2 am: Tubesteak Connection @ Aunt Charlie's Lounge. There's a new junkie on the block! Straight from the armpit of SOMA to the bowels of the TL, incorrigible retro/electro vinyl addict DJ Bus Station John ("Trash"/ "The ROD") continues the downward spiral of his career with his weekly club "The Tubesteak Connection" @ Aunt Charlies Lounge. Get liquored-up cheap ($2.50 well/beer all nite) and cruise your fellow cockgobblers, self-suckers, carpet grinders, and crotch-stuffers to the synthesized sounds of a forgotten era: late 70s/ early 80s gay bar & bathhouse hi-NRG, Eurodisco, NYC no-wave, disco rarities and more. Every Thursday. $3.00. 10pm - 2am. 133 Turk Street (btwn Jones & Taylor)
http://www.auntcharlieslounge.com
Friday, October 21st, 2005, 5-8 pm: An Exhibition of Tim Gaskin's recent work. Ross Mirkarimi's office, City Hall, 1 Carlton B Goodlett Place, Rm 282. Cost: Free.
http://www.timgaskin.homestead.com
Friday, October 21, 6-8pm: Monster Mash: A SF Halloween Party! Bring your ghosts and goblins to a Halloween Bash in San Francisco. Bring a dish to share and costumes to dazzle the eye. The SF LGBT Rainbow Room will be transformed into a creepy Halloween experience. Enjoy face painting, mask making, eyeball relay, ring around the pumpkin, Bloody Bug Juice, and make a Road Kill Sandwich! Lots of interactive games and arts and crafts for the whole family! Come in Costume! Co-sponsored by the LGBT Family Collaborative. Volunteers needed to staff activity stations, photographing the event, decorating and cleanup! Call Aimee at 415-981-1960 for additional information. Location: The SF LGBT Community Center at 1800 Market St. at Octavia in San Francisco. Take MUNI JKLMN to Van Ness Station or above ground F Line to Octavia.
Friday Oct 21, 6:30-8 pm: San Francisco Bisexual Discussion Group: The Bay Area Bisexual Network (BABN) has created a new drop-in, mixed-gender, peer-led support group for bisexuals and our partners to discuss a wide range of topics affecting us in our daily lives. Please note, this is not a professionally led group and should not be used for counseling purposes. Also, this is not a "pick-up" group - we're gathering to talk, not to cruise. Date: the 3rd Friday of each month Time: 6:30-8:00 pm (doors open 5:50) Cost: $3-$5 donation requested; no one turned away for lack of funds Location: San Francisco LGBT Center, 1800 Market (at Octavia), check the lobby board for room number Contact: Shelli at group [at] babn.org
October 14-30, Fridays @ 7:30pm and Sundays @ 3pm: BATMAN the TV Show: the Play: At the DARK ROOM, 2263 Mission Street (b/t 18 & 19). You can buy $15 tickets at http://www.darkroomsf.com
and find more information at this bat site:
http://www.darkroomsf.com/batman
Fridays, 7:30-9:30 pm: Live Music, this and every Friday night. features: TBA. All Ages. At Dolores Park Cafe', 501 Dolores @ 18th st. San Francisco More info Call 415-621-2936
http://www.doloresparkcafe.org
Friday Oct. 21 ~ 7:30PM-10:00PM: Queer Stuff Showcase: Benefiting Hopalong Animal Rescue Scheduled Performers Amy Meyers (Pop-Rock songs to soothe the Savage Soul), Groovy Judy (Psychedelic Funk-Rock), Judea Eden (Soulful rich vocals are a mix of pop, funky rock, folk, blues, country and a little jazz), True Margrit (Smart Pop-Rock with a tantalizing hint of danger). For More info on this show, visit the Queer Stuff site at
http://www.queerstuffenterprises.com/QSE1events.html
At Spellbinding Tales Books @ 1910A Encinal Ave., Alameda
Friday, October 21st, doors open at 7:30pm, program at 8pm: Exiles: 24/7 Lifestyle Play with Ruth Sofaer-Morse. Programs are on the third Friday of the month at the Women's Building in San Francisco. All women (and those whose gender self-identity is other than male) who are over 18 are welcome. We have sign language interpreters at all of our meetings. Door fees are $4 for members and $10 for non-members. Please have your membership card or ID ready to speed entry. Latecomers are only admitted at the break, around 9pm. The Women's Building is located at 3543 - 18th Street at Valencia.
Friday October 21, 8pm: SIZZLE: Queer erotica spoken word and open mic. Featuring: Arty Fishal, Charlie Anders, Katrina James, Jen Ro, Daphnie Gottlieb. $5 sliding scale, $3 for open mic performers. At Femina Potens @ 465 South Van Ness.
Friday Oct 21, 9pm-3 am: Shadowplay, the omnisexual indie, new wave, electro and discopunk party, on Friday, Oct. 21 presents a record release party for She Wants Revenge, the latest hot band in the style of Joy Division, Bauhaus, and Interpol. We will be giving out tons of copies of the band's single and the just-released EP, and previewing the album (which will not be released until January). Guest DJ Dangerous Dan (from the back room at 1984) will spin new wave and electro faves, and DJ Donimo will be spinning the latest indie remixes-- and there are some new and memorable tracks we're sure you'll want to hear and dance to again. $5 after 10:30 pm, free before, or join guestlist at website. 21+. 1st and 3rd Fridays at the Stud -
http://shadowplaysf.com
. At the Stud, 9th and Harrison.
Friday, October 21st, Door 9pm/Show 10pm: Madame Maraschino's House of Gorelesque. Spooky Halloween Burlesque show featuring: Lily Le Rouge, Eva Von Slut, Flying Fox, Roxy Shocks, Cookie Tuff, Ruby Sparks, Noor Belly Dance, Ophelia Couer de Noir, Velvet Siren, Tlula le Fleur, With the Mistress of Ceremonies, Odessa Lil and DJ Bonnie Bondage. Benders Bar, 806 S. Van Ness Ave, SF. http://bendersbar.com/
$8
Friday Oct 21, 10 pm: Uphill Both Ways: Four Years and Still Not Famous: 4th Anniversary Sketch Comedy Show. Tickets $10 online or at the door.
http://www.uphillbothways.com
At the Dark Room, 2263 Mission St.
http://www.darkroomsf.com
Saturday, October 22nd, 1 pm: San Francisco Noir: readings from the new anthology from Akashic Books with Peter Marvalis, Robert Mailer Anderson, Kate Braverman, David Corbett, Eddie Muller, Domenic Stansberry and Michelle Tea. San Francisco Public Library, Main Branch, 100 Larkin Street, Koret Auditorium
Sat Oct 22, 2-5 pm, Thu Oct 27, 6-8 pm, Sat Oct 29, 2-5 pm, etc.: Zine workshops in conjunction with the Yerba Buena Center exhibit "Zine UnBound." At Yerba Buena Center, 3rd and Mission. http://www.ybca.org/va/future/oct05/zine.html
Saturday Oct 22, 8-midnight: Jack Dubowsky and Larry-Bob appear at Move On Art! for a special Live performance at "Light Ball". Also light projection art by Larry Ackerman. 1063 Market Street (between 6th & 7th) San Francisco. Showcasing 15 local SF artists. Entry Free. Live Music. http://www.moveonart.org
October 22nd-December 3rd, Saturdays at 8:30pm, Sundays at 7:00pm: Will Franken's solo satirical show "Good Luck With It." [Larry says: Will is an incredible performer, and you should take this opportunity to see him now.] The Marsh Theatre, 1062 Valencia Street (Between 21st and 22nd) $15-$22 sliding scale. http://www.willfranken.com
Saturday Oct 22 and 29 at 10pm: Lynnee Breedlove's ONE FREAK SHOW: Less Rock, More Hilarity. queer homohop punkrock sugarcoated feminist tranny theory standup comedy with Sherilyn Connelly and/or the Oakland Fejacks Radical Cheerleaders At the Dark Room, 2263 Mission St. http://www.darkroomsf.com
Sunday, October 23, 12-4pm (runs through Dec. 4): 12th Annual Community Celebration for the Days of the Dead. The Oakland Museum of California presents its 12th annual celebration of DÌas de los Muertos (Days of the Dead). In this year's presentation "CaliVera: Days of the Dead Altars Remixed" guest curator Jaime Cortez and the artists explore how this ancient Mexican and Central American spiritual tradition honoring the dead has inspired artistic expressions unique to California's spirit.
Help create a community altar; take part in craft activities; enjoy food, music, dance, and the color and creativity of ceremonia and a mercado, Presenters include Danza Xitlalli, Ensambles Ballet Folklorico de San Francisco, Mariachi Colima de Javier Magallon, Teatro Familia Aztlan, and singer Yolanda Aranda. Join special just-for-families tours of the exhibition. Participation in the celebration is free. Entrance to the Days of the Dead exhibition is half-price for the day ($4 for adults). 12-4 p.m.
http://www.museumca.org/
Sundays, 3 pm: Salsa Sundays are Back on El Rio's Historic Patio! Live Salsa Bands Every Week!
Check
http://www.elriosf.com
for band schedule. Doors at 3pm. Free BBQ at 3pm while it lasts. Salsa Class at 3:15. Free Raffle. Band 4pm-8pm + Rotating DJ's. Cover is $8 El Rio is located at 3158 Mission Street / Precita. Phone number is 415-282-3325. See you all there!!!
Sundays from October 2nd- December 18, 5pm-6:40pm: Katy Chantel facillitates a creative writing workshop. $60-120 sliding scale for all sessions. Weekly drop ins welcome. No one turned away for lack of funds. For more information contact Katy at Sisterbunny1 [at] hotmail.com
At Femina Potens @ 465 South Van Ness.
Sundays, 5pm-10:30 pm: Sundance Saloon is the Bay Area's largest country-western dance club. Two-stepping, line dancing every Sunday. Proudly services the LGBT community and its friends. Open from 5:00 to 10:30 pm, with dance lessons from 5:30 - 7:15 pm. Sundance Saloon is located at 550 Barneveld Ave., in San Francisco.
http://www.sundancesaloon.org
Sundays, 7pm: United Genders of the Universe: All ages genderqueer group, East bay meeting. At Pacific Center, 2712 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley.
http://www.unitedgenders.org
Sundays 7:30 - 11:30pm ($8), Wednesdays 8:15 - 11:15pm ($7), first timers $4: San Francisco Barefoot Boogie -- Free-style dancing in a smoke, alcohol, and scent-free environment. Boogie is a freestyle dance celebration with deejayed music from around the world... from quiet warm-ups, ride the peaks and valleys of a wide variety of music. Dance in a safe, casual, non-judgmental atmosphere with a great community vibe... dance, play, sweat, connect, expect the unexpected... Rhythm & Motion Studios, 1133 Mission St. (between 7th & 8th). Info line: 415-820-1452
Sundays, 8 pm: Bad Movie Night at the Dark Room. The Dark Room Theatre, 2263 Mission St. between 18th and 19th.
http://www.darkroomsf.com
Mondays: 6:45 - 8pm: Women's Beginner Martial Arts Class at Femina Potens brought to you by Progressive Martial Arts. Strengthen your mind, body and spirit through modern self defense, mixed martial arts, and anti-oppression education. Taught by female instructors, we offer quality martial arts training in a safe an positive environment. Drop in fee of $10 per class or $45 per month. At Femina Potens, 465 South Van Ness.
Mondays, 7:30-9 pm: United Genders of the Universe: Genderqueer and transgender support group. Welcoming all ages, all anatomies, all hormone levels, all ethnicities, all identities, and all ways of expressing yourself. For everyone who views gender as having more than two options. Every Monday night from 7:30 - 9:00 pm, recentlyrelocated to the SF LGBT Community Center, Room 302. http://www.unitedgenders.org
Mondays, 8 pm: Sherilyn's radio show, Rush Hour on the Event Horizon, Pirate Cat Radio, 87.9FM in San Francisco. If you're out of transmitter range you can listen online at
http://www.piratecatradio.com/
You can call the studio at (415) 401-7393 if you wanna palaver.
Tuesday Oct 25, 7 pm: Monthly general meeting of the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club. General membership meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of the month at: The Women's Building, 2nd floor, 3723 18th Street between Valencia and Guerrero
http://www.milkclub.org
Tuesdays: Queer Lindy Hop classes with SwingOUT! & Studio J. Every Tuesday Level 1 is 7 to 7:30pm and Level 2 is 7:30 to 8:30pm. Our classes are a wonderful way to meet new people and play. We break things down very clearly and focus on technique and connection while keeping it fun. http://www.queerdance.com
Tuesday, October 25th, 8PM:
VIVA VARIETY 49:
Help us raise funds for Community United Against Violence (CUAV).
with your host Steve Murray, musical interludes by Geno Valle, starring...
Miss Connie Champagne - vocalist,
Kitten on the Keys - burlesque,
Aundre the Wonderwoman - comedy, Jim Short - comedy, Betsy Salkind - comedy,
Sean Dorsey & Mair Culbreth - modern dance, Velocity Circus - physical circus,
Kevin Dozier - vocalist, The Auditorials - political satire.
ODCTheatre, 3153 17th Street, San Francisco, CA.
Tickets: $15. tickets at the door.
...........................
Tuesday Oct 25, 10-2am: The Clap: 3$. free before 10 or in Satin Gym Shorts. Aunt Charlie's, 133 Turk at Taylor.
*October 26, Wed, 7pm - Midnight.
QUEER HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL EXTRAVAGANZA:
Femina Potens presents a queer carnival at El Rio.
Featuring: Michelle Tea, BoySkout, Katastrophe, Dyspecific, Transition, Nova Lee, more!
$5-15 sliding scale.
At El Rio, on Mission south of Cesar Chavez.
..................
Wednesday, Oct 26, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Book Discussion Group: Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Book Discussion Group meets the fourth Wednesday of every month. This fun and lively group is open to everyone. Call 415-355-5616 for information about the book to be discussed. Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch, 3555 16th St. (near Market)
Thursday Oct 27, 9 pm: Thursday Night Live: Bands at the Eagle. The Urgencies, The Guy-Guys (all Go-Go's songs), The Minks. $5, 21+. At the Eagle, 398 12th St. at Harrison, San Francisco. http://www.sfeagle.com/
Oct. 28-30
PeaceOUT
5th Annnual World HomoHop Fest, Oakland.
$20 FestivalPass available at
http://www.peaceoutfestival.com
......
Friday October 28, Door at 7PM/Show at 8PM:
PeaceOUT HomoHop Fest:
800-815 SISTA NAU-T
820-835 ATHENS BOYS CHOIR
840-905 SOCE THE ELEMENTAL WIZARD
910-915 MOMMAS BOYZ (Drag Kings)
920-940 RICOSHADE
945-950 MOMMAS BOYZ (Drag Kings)
955-1010 MALKIA CYRIL
1015-1040 TORI FIXX
1045-1115 DEADLEE
At 21 GRAND, 416 25th Street (at Broadway), Oakland,California.
all shows $10 - ALL AGES.
$20 FestivalPass available at
http://www.peaceoutfestival.com
Friday Oct 28, signup at 7:30, reading at 8 pm:
Queer Open Mic at the Center's Three Dollar Bill Cafe.
2nd and 4th Fridays (usually).
LGBT Center, 1800 Market at Octavia
http://www.threedollarbill.com/
.......
Friday October 28th, 8 pm: FIYAH!: Queer open-mic.
Special featured performer Joel Barraquiel Tan. Come read, perform, workshop a new piece or just experience a fierce gay open-mic. Please limit your piece to 3 minutes. Jo=EBl Barraquiel Tan is the author of two volumes of poetry, Monster (Noice Press, '02) and Type O Negative (Red Hen Press, '06) and the editor of Inside Him--Gay Erotic Fiction (Carroll & Graf, '06) and Best Gay Asian Erotica (Cleis, '98 & '03). His essays, poetry, and short fiction have been published internationally in various commercial and academic venues including: Asian American Sexualities (Routledge), Q& A: Queer & Asian in America (Temple), Fresh Men: New Voices in Gay Fiction (Carroll & Graf), On a Bed of Rice: An Asian American Erotic Feast (Doubleday). He is currently working on a collaboration project with award-winning composer Francis Wong and choreographer, Alleluia Panis on an opera entitled Savage, I and an NEA funded project, Sons with lauded poet Jaime Jacinto in collaboration with promising young San Francisco Filipino American poets.Jo=EBl received his B.A. from UC Berkeley in Ethnic Studies and his M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Antioch University. In the little spare time he has, Jo=EBl daydreams about elephants and his Manila childhood and indulges in ridiculous reality TV. $3. At MACLA, 510 s. first street, san jose, 95113 408.938.3594
Friday, 10/28, 9pm-2 am:
Deep-Ocean Hallowe'en Playparty:
an evening filled with sexy witches and dirty scarecrows! Whether you're the Trick or the Treat, Deep-Ocean is planning an evening that will feed the sweet tooth in everyone.
Play Truth or Dare... or maybe fucking in a graveyard is more your style...
Costumes REQUIRED -- if you don't have one, they'll dress you up at the door!
Contest at midnight for best costume, sexiest costume, scariest costume.
Single men: $35 advance, $40 at the door
Couples: $35 advance, $40 door
Women and ts/tg: $10 advance, $15 door
Snacks, drinks, safer sex supplies provided.
Center for Sex and Culture, 398 -- 11th St, SF
RSVP/advance tickets: (415) 971-2040
events [at] deep-ocean.com
............
Saturday Oct 29: Last Saturday of the month, noon or so on: Really Really Free Market in Dolores Park. http://www.reallyreallyfreemarket.org
Saturday October 29, DOOR at 7PM/ Show at 8PM:
PeaceOUT HomoHop Fest:
800-825 BRICKCITIZENZ
830-845 SCOTT FREE
850-910 ANDRE THE URBAN HERMITT
915-920 THE TRANSFORMERS (Drag Kings)
925-945 DA LYRICAL
950-1020 AGGRACYST
1025-1050 ROBO SAPIEN
1055-1125 DEEP DICKOLLECTIVE
At 21 GRAND, 416 25th Street (at Broadway), Oakland,California. all shows $10 - ALL AGES. $20 FestivalPass available at
http://www.peaceoutfestival.com
Saturday Oct 29, 8 pm: Benefit for SF Bay Blades participation at 2006 Gay and Out Games. Performers: Dr. Masseuse, Sandfly (funk/reggae/rock). $10. El Rio is located at 3158 Mission Street / Precita.
October 28, 9pm : ROCK OUT W/O YR COCK OUT: Featuring: Swan Island, Julie Henderson, The Tender Morsels. $5. at Edinburgh Castle, 950 Geary near Polk.
*October 30, Sunday afternoon, 4 -6 pm: SPOOKY!:
Suspect Thoughts Press ghouls Stephen Beachy, Dodie Bellamy, Justin Chin, Jennifer Natalya Fink,
Thea Hillman, Kevin Killian, Mattilda, Ian Philips, D. Travers Scott, and Greg Wharton read from their favorite "scary" stories. Expect the bizarre, fantastic, unearthly, gruesome, horrific and/or
just plain unexpected.
Bring your tricks. We'll give away treats.
Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia Street, San Francisco.
415-282-9246
http://www.mtbs.com
........................
Sunday October 30,
Door at 6PM/Show at 7PM:
PeaceOUT HomoHop Fest:
700-715 NYAH'HRI SUHALIA
720-725 DOWN EFX (Hip Hop Dance)
730-750 KIRYA TRABER
755-810 JAYCUB "SCARLETTO" PEREZ
815-820 NAPPY GROOVES (Drag Kings)
825-845 MID*ONE
850-910 TRU BLOO
915-940 ILL FORM AND MISTERMAKER (Q FAM LONDON)
945-950 NAPPY GROOVES (Drag Kings)
955-1030 JEN RO
At 21 GRAND, 416 25th Street (at Broadway), Oakland,California. all shows $10 - ALL AGES. $20 FestivalPass available at
http://www.peaceoutfestival.com
Nov. 5 thru 19:
Concerned about Violence Against and Within Queer Communities?
Become a Telephone counselor for Community United Against Violence (CUAV)!
CUAV is currently accepting applications from LGBTQQ folks and their allies
for our November 2005 Crisis Line Volunteer Training.
Training dates: November 5 & 6; 12 & 13; & 19.
We offer stipends to bilingual volunteers.
For more information, contact Vanissar at CUAV 415-777-5500 ext. 323, or
vanissar [at] cuav.org
Folks of color, transgender folks, women, and survivors of violence
[are] strongly encouraged to apply.
...........
###
For more information:
http://www.sfqueer.com/
[ updated ]
FREEDOM-SEEKERS' CALENDAR
( events, etc., mostly in the San Franhattan Gay Area,
compiled by SUN and SaveFreedom;
with help from HolyTitClamps.com, SFBG.com, et alii );
mainly for nudist, queer, bohemian & cultural-creative communities, especially at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sfbarea/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SaveFreedom/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nakity/
http://www.indybay.org/lgbtqi/
........................
For more "queer things to do"
please visit Larrybob at HTC:
[ http://www.holytitclamps.com/ ]
[ http://www.sfqueer.com/ ]
.........................
Please FORWARD freely,
to willing recipients only.
..........................
Oct. 25 (6:30pm) ,
26 (8:30pm);
Oct. 29 (7pm),
30 (8pm):
OUTspoken program
on ComcastSF Channel 11:
for info, please see
http://www.outspokensf.com
..........
*October 26, Wed,
7pm - Midnight.
QUEER HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL EXTRAVAGANZA:
Femina Potens presents a queer carnival at El Rio.
Featuring: Michelle Tea, BoySkout, Katastrophe, Dyspecific, Transition, Nova Lee, more!
$5 - 15 sliding scale.
at El Rio, on Mission south of Cesar Chavez.
..................
SFWAR fundraiser [against rape]
Thursday, Oct. 27,
eat out on the 9th annual Dine for a Change day,
when over 20 restaurants donate part of their register receipts to
San Francisco Women Against Rape.
Participating restaurants listed at
http://www.sfwar.org
(415) 861-2024
...................
Oct. 27 and following days:
"United" Methodists meet in Houston, TX,
wrangling over queers and homophobes.
[ see Neela Banerjee, "Methodist Divisions Over Gays Intensify,"
New York Times, 21 October 2005.]
[Comment:
In the 19th century, Methodists split over slavery.
Will they split again, in 21st century, over tolerance? ]
...................
*Friday, Oct. 28,
6pm - 8pm,
first annual Halloween OPEN MIC and sing-along
at SF's legendary
MacDonald's Book Shop
-- " a dirty, ill-lighted place for books" --
48 Turk Street,
near Market,
in the Tenderloin.
COSTUMES are encouraged;
but don't bring valuables to Da Loin.
FREE.
..........
Saturday night, Oct. 29:
SF Citadel has moved to a new location.
For their first open BDSM party at their new home,
please see
http://www.sfcitadel.org/calendar.php
...........
Oct. 28-30
PeaceOUT
5th Annnual World HomoHop Fest, Oakland.
$20 FestivalPass available at
http://www.peaceoutfestival.com
..........
30 Oct.: Sunday, 2 AM:
Daylight savings time ends in most of USA.
"Fall back"!
Like, 2 AM becomes 1 AM.
[ Eventually -- 2006? 2007? --
this fall-back will take place in early November,
instead of late October. ]
...........
oct 30, Sunday,
early morning,
SF:
BARE TREE-HUG
the 2nd KRON4 TV-recorded TreeSpirit Project photo shoot
[.... on the LAST Sunday of October; the day before Halloween ].
WHEN: Sunday, October 30th, 2005, from 8 - 10am
[ Pacific STANDARD Time]
(it may end earlier, IF everyone arrives punctually at 8am).
Many of us will leave for the 11am Sausalito "Sweat Your Prayers"
dance afterwards.
[ Others may go to FREE Tribal Stomp concert,
in Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park, SF, from 10am to 6pm. ]
WHERE: Meet at the intersection of Lombard and Mason Streets,
in SF's North Beach [ Italian ] neighborhood.
(This is the NW corner of Joe DiMaggio park,
which has a chain link fence around it;
one block east of angled Columbus St.)
WHO: You and your friends are cordially welcomed to
join the approximately thirty or so volunteer participants
who have said they'd love to come be a part of this unusual
outdoor adventure.
Feel free to share this email with friends.
WHAT TO BRING:
- The Practical:
a blanket [ or bathrobe, etc.]
to wrap yourself in (while I adjust camera);
- The Playful: your fun-loving, adventurous side;
- The Heartfelt: your intention for a moving,
meditative experience
shared with like-minded humans and
a gorgeous stand of ficus trees [....]
in our fair city.
I believe our collective intention
is a powerful and wondrous thing
beyond rational understanding.
If our large group is intent upon having a beautiful,
peaceful experience together, shared with the world,
I believe only magical things,
always with dashes of the unexpected and uncontrollable,
will happen.
WHAT TO EXPECT: [ 2 ways to participate]
In short, the unexpected and the thrill of a new adventure.
Know that there is a place for both the brave and the more shy.
For the brave, in trees closer to [Jack's still] camera,
and perhaps to speak to Chris Murphy's [TV] camera.
And for the shy,
in trees farther from camera,
no speaking required at all. (*)
Both personality types are welcome,
needed and appreciated!
WHY: The reasons are as varied as you all are,
but include:
> - having adventurous fun;
> - the joy of playing in trees like we used to as
children;
> - facing fears and feeling the courage of living
life more fully.
> And doing this so others may be inspired to live
their lives more fully.
(...Chris Murphy of KRON4 TV news will once again
be recording the proceedings
for a G-rated network TV airing in November);
[You will] receive a photograph from the shoot to document
the experience, in exchange for signing a release;
so both I (for The TreeSpirit Project)
and Chris (for KRON) can share beautiful images with
a larger audience.
As always, I am thrilled and grateful for the
growing response to
these TreeSpirit adventures
and look forward to
sharing this next one
with you on Sunday the 30th @ 8am.
> with love for the trees,
> Jack Gescheidt
> San Francisco
> Tel/Fax: 415.668.5225
>[munged email address:] jack @ treespiritproject . com
> http://www.TreeSpiritProject.com
> A photographic celebration of our connection to nature.
[ forwarded/edited by SUN ]
................
(*) [personal note by Tortuga:
Since I DON'T want to speak on TV,
I'll be in the "shy" group -- bare but silent. ]
.............
*30 Oct: Sunday,
mid-morning thru afternoon:
Chet Helms TRIBAL STOMP:
concert in Speedway Meadows,
Golden Gate Park, SF.
FREE.
10am - 6pm.
415. 861. 1520
[From downtown SF, take 71 Haight bus, or N Judah streetcar.]
http://www.2b1records.com
..........
DIRECTIONS to Speedway Meadow:
"Speedway Meadow is located along John F. Kennedy Drive,
west of Crossover/Transverse Drive in Golden Gate Park. [...]
Parking will be tight,
so Muni is recommended.
From MUNI
Take the 5 Fulton to 30th Avenue,
or the 29 Sunset or N Judah to 34th Avenue [....]
Getting there on foot
The western edge of Speedway Meadow lies in a valley, so there is no direct approach from the north or south. [You enter from the east or west end of this valley.]
From the north, enter the park at 30th Avenue. Turn left at JFK Drive, or head straight up the hill, veering a little to the right as you climb (towards a horse corral). Follow the edge of the Polo Stadium around to the left until you reach the western tip of Speedway Meadow.
From the south, enter the park at 34th Avenue. Head straight north until you reach the Polo Stadium; turn right along the paved bike path directly in front of the entrance."
[ -- directions from Golden Gate Renaissance Faire]
.........................
*October 30, Sunday afternoon, 4 -6 pm:
SPOOKY!:
Suspect Thoughts Press ghouls Stephen Beachy, Dodie Bellamy, Justin Chin,
Jennifer Natalya Fink, Thea Hillman, Kevin Killian, Mattilda, Ian Philips, D. Travers Scott,
and Greg Wharton read from their favorite "scary" stories.
Expect the bizarre, fantastic, unearthly, gruesome, horrific and/or just plain unexpected.
Bring your tricks. We'll give away treats.
Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia Street, San Francisco.
415-282-9246
http://www.mtbs.com
........................
** Oct. 31,
Monday night:
[ Clothing optional? ]
Halloween in the Castro
[ "Castro-Ween" ]
Between 14th and 19th streets from Church to Diamond, SF
http://www.halloweeninthecastro.com
6pm - midnight.
$3 donation requested.
"Be good and play nice"
Three stages with performers, dancing, costume contest, more.
[ Clothing optional? ]
[ Warning: DON'T try to smuggle contraband past the cops.
And don't bring anything expensive. Use a cheap camera. ]
..............................
'WEEN pix wanted:
If you attend Castro-ween,
and/or Halloween-related festivities elsewhere,
please take your digital camera, camera/phone, etc.
And please email nude or topfree photos to:
nakity-owner [at] yahoogroups.com
and also to:
savefreedom [at] yahoogroups.com
sfbarea [at] yahoogroups.com
Thanks!
-- SUN
.................................
NOVEMBER 2005:
Nov. 5 thru 19:
Concerned about Violence Against and Within Queer Communities?
Become a Telephone counselor for Community United Against Violence (CUAV)!
CUAV is currently accepting applications from LGBTQQ folks and their allies
for our November 2005 Crisis Line Volunteer Training.
Training dates: November 5 & 6; 12 & 13; & 19.
We offer stipends to bilingual volunteers.
For more information, contact Vanissar at CUAV 415-777-5500 ext. 323, or
vanissar [at] cuav.org
Folks of color, transgender folks, women, and survivors of violence
[are] strongly encouraged to apply.
...........
CAL: Nov. 8, Tuesday:
Arnie's Special Erection, state-wide;
local election in city-county of SF; etc.
[ For SUN's opinion on CA state propositions,
(as of Aug.). please see:
http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/08/1759444.php ]
[ Note: State-wide turnout will be low;
so YOUR vote will have more effect,
IF you bother to vote.
Voting by absentee ballot is the easiest way. ]
[In San Francisco, voters will also
elect three city-county officials;
and vote on several local measures. ]
......
CAL, northern:
Oakland:
9 - 13 November 2005:
NGLTF conference on "Creating Change".
[ possibly to be disrupted by Gay Shamers?
http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/08/1759139.php ]
.............................
###
For more information:
http://www.TreeSpiritProject.com
[ updated ]
FREEDOM-SEEKERS' CALENDAR
( events, etc., mostly in the San Franhattan Gay Area,
compiled by SUN and SaveFreedom;
with help from HolyTitClamps.com, SFBG.com, et alii );
mainly for nudist, queer, bohemian & cultural-creative communities, especially at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sfbarea/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SaveFreedom/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nakity/
http://www.indybay.org/lgbtqi/
........................
For more "queer things to do"
please visit Larrybob at HTC:
[ http://www.holytitclamps.com/ ]
[ http://www.sfqueer.com/ ]
.........................
Please FORWARD freely,
to willing recipients only.
..........................
Oct. 25 (6:30pm) ,
26 (8:30pm);
Oct. 29 (7pm),
30 (8pm):
OUTspoken program
on ComcastSF Channel 11:
for info, please see
http://www.outspokensf.com
..........
*October 26, Wed,
7pm - Midnight.
QUEER HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL EXTRAVAGANZA:
Femina Potens presents a queer carnival at El Rio.
Featuring: Michelle Tea, BoySkout, Katastrophe, Dyspecific, Transition, Nova Lee, more!
$5 - 15 sliding scale.
at El Rio, on Mission south of Cesar Chavez.
..................
SFWAR fundraiser [against rape]
Thursday, Oct. 27,
eat out on the 9th annual Dine for a Change day,
when over 20 restaurants donate part of their register receipts to
San Francisco Women Against Rape.
Participating restaurants listed at
http://www.sfwar.org
(415) 861-2024
...................
Oct. 27 and following days:
"United" Methodists meet in Houston, TX,
wrangling over queers and homophobes.
[ see Neela Banerjee, "Methodist Divisions Over Gays Intensify,"
New York Times, 21 October 2005.]
[Comment:
In the 19th century, Methodists split over slavery.
Will they split again, in 21st century, over tolerance? ]
...................
*Friday, Oct. 28,
6pm - 8pm,
first annual Halloween OPEN MIC and sing-along
at SF's legendary
MacDonald's Book Shop
-- " a dirty, ill-lighted place for books" --
48 Turk Street,
near Market,
in the Tenderloin.
COSTUMES are encouraged;
but don't bring valuables to Da Loin.
FREE.
..........
Saturday night, Oct. 29:
SF Citadel has moved to a new location.
For their first open BDSM party at their new home,
please see
http://www.sfcitadel.org/calendar.php
...........
Oct. 28-30
PeaceOUT
5th Annnual World HomoHop Fest, Oakland.
$20 FestivalPass available at
http://www.peaceoutfestival.com
..........
30 Oct.: Sunday, 2 AM:
Daylight savings time ends in most of USA.
"Fall back"!
Like, 2 AM becomes 1 AM.
[ Eventually -- 2006? 2007? --
this fall-back will take place in early November,
instead of late October. ]
...........
oct 30, Sunday,
early morning,
SF:
BARE TREE-HUG
the 2nd KRON4 TV-recorded TreeSpirit Project photo shoot
[.... on the LAST Sunday of October; the day before Halloween ].
WHEN: Sunday, October 30th, 2005, from 8 - 10am
[ Pacific STANDARD Time]
(it may end earlier, IF everyone arrives punctually at 8am).
Many of us will leave for the 11am Sausalito "Sweat Your Prayers"
dance afterwards.
[ Others may go to FREE Tribal Stomp concert,
in Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park, SF, from 10am to 6pm. ]
WHERE: Meet at the intersection of Lombard and Mason Streets,
in SF's North Beach [ Italian ] neighborhood.
(This is the NW corner of Joe DiMaggio park,
which has a chain link fence around it;
one block east of angled Columbus St.)
WHO: You and your friends are cordially welcomed to
join the approximately thirty or so volunteer participants
who have said they'd love to come be a part of this unusual
outdoor adventure.
Feel free to share this email with friends.
WHAT TO BRING:
- The Practical:
a blanket [ or bathrobe, etc.]
to wrap yourself in (while I adjust camera);
- The Playful: your fun-loving, adventurous side;
- The Heartfelt: your intention for a moving,
meditative experience
shared with like-minded humans and
a gorgeous stand of ficus trees [....]
in our fair city.
I believe our collective intention
is a powerful and wondrous thing
beyond rational understanding.
If our large group is intent upon having a beautiful,
peaceful experience together, shared with the world,
I believe only magical things,
always with dashes of the unexpected and uncontrollable,
will happen.
WHAT TO EXPECT: [ 2 ways to participate]
In short, the unexpected and the thrill of a new adventure.
Know that there is a place for both the brave and the more shy.
For the brave, in trees closer to [Jack's still] camera,
and perhaps to speak to Chris Murphy's [TV] camera.
And for the shy,
in trees farther from camera,
no speaking required at all. (*)
Both personality types are welcome,
needed and appreciated!
WHY: The reasons are as varied as you all are,
but include:
> - having adventurous fun;
> - the joy of playing in trees like we used to as
children;
> - facing fears and feeling the courage of living
life more fully.
> And doing this so others may be inspired to live
their lives more fully.
(...Chris Murphy of KRON4 TV news will once again
be recording the proceedings
for a G-rated network TV airing in November);
[You will] receive a photograph from the shoot to document
the experience, in exchange for signing a release;
so both I (for The TreeSpirit Project)
and Chris (for KRON) can share beautiful images with
a larger audience.
As always, I am thrilled and grateful for the
growing response to
these TreeSpirit adventures
and look forward to
sharing this next one
with you on Sunday the 30th @ 8am.
> with love for the trees,
> Jack Gescheidt
> San Francisco
> Tel/Fax: 415.668.5225
>[munged email address:] jack @ treespiritproject . com
> http://www.TreeSpiritProject.com
> A photographic celebration of our connection to nature.
[ forwarded/edited by SUN ]
................
(*) [personal note by Tortuga:
Since I DON'T want to speak on TV,
I'll be in the "shy" group -- bare but silent. ]
.............
*30 Oct: Sunday,
mid-morning thru afternoon:
Chet Helms TRIBAL STOMP:
concert in Speedway Meadows,
Golden Gate Park, SF.
FREE.
10am - 6pm.
415. 861. 1520
[From downtown SF, take 71 Haight bus, or N Judah streetcar.]
http://www.2b1records.com
..........
DIRECTIONS to Speedway Meadow:
"Speedway Meadow is located along John F. Kennedy Drive,
west of Crossover/Transverse Drive in Golden Gate Park. [...]
Parking will be tight,
so Muni is recommended.
From MUNI
Take the 5 Fulton to 30th Avenue,
or the 29 Sunset or N Judah to 34th Avenue [....]
Getting there on foot
The western edge of Speedway Meadow lies in a valley, so there is no direct approach from the north or south. [You enter from the east or west end of this valley.]
From the north, enter the park at 30th Avenue. Turn left at JFK Drive, or head straight up the hill, veering a little to the right as you climb (towards a horse corral). Follow the edge of the Polo Stadium around to the left until you reach the western tip of Speedway Meadow.
From the south, enter the park at 34th Avenue. Head straight north until you reach the Polo Stadium; turn right along the paved bike path directly in front of the entrance."
[ -- directions from Golden Gate Renaissance Faire]
.........................
*October 30, Sunday afternoon, 4 -6 pm:
SPOOKY!:
Suspect Thoughts Press ghouls Stephen Beachy, Dodie Bellamy, Justin Chin,
Jennifer Natalya Fink, Thea Hillman, Kevin Killian, Mattilda, Ian Philips, D. Travers Scott,
and Greg Wharton read from their favorite "scary" stories.
Expect the bizarre, fantastic, unearthly, gruesome, horrific and/or just plain unexpected.
Bring your tricks. We'll give away treats.
Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia Street, San Francisco.
415-282-9246
http://www.mtbs.com
........................
** Oct. 31,
Monday night:
[ Clothing optional? ]
Halloween in the Castro
[ "Castro-Ween" ]
Between 14th and 19th streets from Church to Diamond, SF
http://www.halloweeninthecastro.com
6pm - midnight.
$3 donation requested.
"Be good and play nice"
Three stages with performers, dancing, costume contest, more.
[ Clothing optional? ]
[ Warning: DON'T try to smuggle contraband past the cops.
And don't bring anything expensive. Use a cheap camera. ]
..............................
'WEEN pix wanted:
If you attend Castro-ween,
and/or Halloween-related festivities elsewhere,
please take your digital camera, camera/phone, etc.
And please email nude or topfree photos to:
nakity-owner [at] yahoogroups.com
and also to:
savefreedom [at] yahoogroups.com
sfbarea [at] yahoogroups.com
Thanks!
-- SUN
.................................
NOVEMBER 2005:
Nov. 5 thru 19:
Concerned about Violence Against and Within Queer Communities?
Become a Telephone counselor for Community United Against Violence (CUAV)!
CUAV is currently accepting applications from LGBTQQ folks and their allies
for our November 2005 Crisis Line Volunteer Training.
Training dates: November 5 & 6; 12 & 13; & 19.
We offer stipends to bilingual volunteers.
For more information, contact Vanissar at CUAV 415-777-5500 ext. 323, or
vanissar [at] cuav.org
Folks of color, transgender folks, women, and survivors of violence
[are] strongly encouraged to apply.
...........
CAL: Nov. 8, Tuesday:
Arnie's Special Erection, state-wide;
local election in city-county of SF; etc.
[ For SUN's opinion on CA state propositions,
(as of Aug.). please see:
http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/08/1759444.php ]
[ Note: State-wide turnout will be low;
so YOUR vote will have more effect,
IF you bother to vote.
Voting by absentee ballot is the easiest way. ]
[In San Francisco, voters will also
elect three city-county officials;
and vote on several local measures. ]
......
CAL, northern:
Oakland:
9 - 13 November 2005:
NGLTF conference on "Creating Change".
[ possibly to be disrupted by Gay Shamers?
http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/08/1759139.php ]
.............................
###
For more information:
http://www.TreeSpiritProject.com
SF Bay Guardian political alerts --
circa OCT 27 thru Nov. 4, 2005
.......
Alerts
By Deborah Giattina
The female vote
Thursday, Oct. 27, get the socialist feminist perspective. Come hear Dr. Robert Price speak to the group Radical Women on the potential impact of the November ballot initiatives on California women and workers. 7 p.m., New Valencia Hall, 1908 Mission, SF. Free. $6.50 donation for dinner at 6:15 p.m. (415) 864-1278, rwbayarea [at] yahoo.com.
Seymour Hersh lecture
Thursday, Oct. 27, New Yorker editor Seymour Hersh reads from his book Chain of Command: The Road from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib in honor of the Mario Savio Memorial Lecture and Young Activist Award. Doors 7 p.m., lecture 7:30 p.m., UC Berkeley, MLK Student Union Building, Pauley Ballroom, Bancroft at Telegraph, Berk. Free. http://www.savio.org.
Peaceful Palestinians
Thursday, Oct. 27-Tuesday, Nov. 1, meet Ayed Morrar and Jonathan Pollak, two major figures in the nonviolent movement of Palestinians and Israelis to peacefully obstruct the construction of the enclosure wall. Thurs/27, 7 p.m., Unitarian Univeralist Church, 505 E. Charleston Road, Palo Alto; Fri/28, 7 p.m., AK Press, 674A 23rd St., Oakl.; Sat/29, 7 p.m., Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2515 Fillmore, SF; Sun/30, SEIU Local 790, 100 Oak, Oakl.; Tues/1, 7 p.m., St. John's Presbyterian Church, 2727 College, Berk. For more information contact the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee at (415) 861-7444.
All-STAR art auction
Saturday, Oct. 29-Sunday, Oct. 30, support local artists at a silent auction held during Open Studios to benefit Shipyard Trust for the Arts (STAR), a nonprofit dedicated to preserving space for artists at the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in the face of redevelopment. Minimum bids start as low as 25 percent of the gallery list price. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, take Evans past Cesar Chavez to the shipyard gate, SF. (415) 822-0922.
Israel's new history
Saturday, Oct. 29-Sunday, Oct. 30, learn about "boycott, divestment, and apartheid" in Israel from Ilan Pappe, a senior lecturer in political science at Haifa University, at this wine-and-cheese reception and book signing. Sat/29, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 2401 Harrison, Berk. $20 ($50-$75 for reception and preferential seating); Sun/30, 7 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin, SF. $20. (510) 548-0542.
Liberation lunch
Sunday, Oct. 30, attend a public meeting of the Bay Area Freedom Socialist Party featuring Norma M. Gallegos, a Chicana feminist. Gallegos delivers a talk, "Which Road to Liberation: Anarchism or Socialism?" 1 p.m., New Valencia Hall, 1908 Mission, SF. Door donation of $2, lunch donation of $6.50. (415) 864-1278.
Mexican art and auction
Sunday, Oct. 30, celebrate the Day of the Dead by attending an exhibit of Maya Gonzalez's Mesoamerican-influenced painting. Cookie decorating, face painting, a book signing, and a silent auction round out the party. 3 p.m.-6p.m., Children's Book Press, 2211 Mission, SF. $5, free for children, no one turned away for lack of funds. (415) 821-3080.
Remembrance of rock
Sunday, Oct. 30, groove to the music of legendary artists at the Chet Helms Tribal Stomp, commemorating his life and contributions to rock music in the Bay Area. Jefferson Starship and Sammy Hagar, among others, perform. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Golden Gate Park, Speedway Meadow, SF. Free. To volunteer call (415) 861-1520 or e-mail dog2005ch [at] yahoo.com.
Sex worker soirée
Sunday, Oct. 30, party on into Monday at the newly revived, always outrageous Hooker's Ball. Proceeds go to the St. James Infirmary and Sex Workers Outreach Project. 8:30 p.m., Pier 23 Cafe, Pier 23 at Embarcadero, SF. $15. http://www.swop-usa.org.
Women activists awards
Sunday Oct. 30, join the Sisters of Fire in honoring four women, including Angela Davis, for their work in pursuing social justice at the Women of Color Resource Center's seventh annual award ceremony. Assemblymember Karen Bass speaks at this banquet brunch. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., City Center, Oakland Rotunda Building, Oakl. $35-$75 sliding scale. (510) 444-2700.
A survivor story
Tuesday, Nov. 1-Friday, Nov. 4, hear Patricia Isasa tell the tale of her kidnapping by Argentine state police, her escape, and her efforts to bring her abductors to justice. Isasa's national speaking tour, "Surviving the Dirty War," makes four stops in the Bay Area. Tues/1, 6-8 p.m., SF State University, 1600 Halloway, SF. Free. (415) 575-5527; Nov. 2, 7-9p.m., La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck, Berk. $15. (510) 849-2568; Nov. 3, 7:30-9p.m., Redwoods Presbyterian Church, 110 Magnolia, Larkspur. Call for price. (415) 924-3227; Nov. 4, 7-9 p.m., Women's Building, 3543 18th St., Suite 8, SF. (415) 431-1180. Call for price.
Mail items for Alerts to the Bay Guardian Building, 135 Mississippi St., SF, CA 94107; fax to (415) 255-8762; or e-mail alerts [at] sfbg.com. Please include a contact telephone number. Items must be received at least one week prior to publication date. Call (415) 255-3100, ext. 573, for more information. For more events, see the Benefits listings in the Calendar section.
....
PS--
One previous comment got posted twice,
on Monday,
by accident.
-- Ten Thumbs
Tues nite, 25 oct
circa OCT 27 thru Nov. 4, 2005
.......
Alerts
By Deborah Giattina
The female vote
Thursday, Oct. 27, get the socialist feminist perspective. Come hear Dr. Robert Price speak to the group Radical Women on the potential impact of the November ballot initiatives on California women and workers. 7 p.m., New Valencia Hall, 1908 Mission, SF. Free. $6.50 donation for dinner at 6:15 p.m. (415) 864-1278, rwbayarea [at] yahoo.com.
Seymour Hersh lecture
Thursday, Oct. 27, New Yorker editor Seymour Hersh reads from his book Chain of Command: The Road from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib in honor of the Mario Savio Memorial Lecture and Young Activist Award. Doors 7 p.m., lecture 7:30 p.m., UC Berkeley, MLK Student Union Building, Pauley Ballroom, Bancroft at Telegraph, Berk. Free. http://www.savio.org.
Peaceful Palestinians
Thursday, Oct. 27-Tuesday, Nov. 1, meet Ayed Morrar and Jonathan Pollak, two major figures in the nonviolent movement of Palestinians and Israelis to peacefully obstruct the construction of the enclosure wall. Thurs/27, 7 p.m., Unitarian Univeralist Church, 505 E. Charleston Road, Palo Alto; Fri/28, 7 p.m., AK Press, 674A 23rd St., Oakl.; Sat/29, 7 p.m., Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2515 Fillmore, SF; Sun/30, SEIU Local 790, 100 Oak, Oakl.; Tues/1, 7 p.m., St. John's Presbyterian Church, 2727 College, Berk. For more information contact the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee at (415) 861-7444.
All-STAR art auction
Saturday, Oct. 29-Sunday, Oct. 30, support local artists at a silent auction held during Open Studios to benefit Shipyard Trust for the Arts (STAR), a nonprofit dedicated to preserving space for artists at the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in the face of redevelopment. Minimum bids start as low as 25 percent of the gallery list price. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, take Evans past Cesar Chavez to the shipyard gate, SF. (415) 822-0922.
Israel's new history
Saturday, Oct. 29-Sunday, Oct. 30, learn about "boycott, divestment, and apartheid" in Israel from Ilan Pappe, a senior lecturer in political science at Haifa University, at this wine-and-cheese reception and book signing. Sat/29, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 2401 Harrison, Berk. $20 ($50-$75 for reception and preferential seating); Sun/30, 7 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin, SF. $20. (510) 548-0542.
Liberation lunch
Sunday, Oct. 30, attend a public meeting of the Bay Area Freedom Socialist Party featuring Norma M. Gallegos, a Chicana feminist. Gallegos delivers a talk, "Which Road to Liberation: Anarchism or Socialism?" 1 p.m., New Valencia Hall, 1908 Mission, SF. Door donation of $2, lunch donation of $6.50. (415) 864-1278.
Mexican art and auction
Sunday, Oct. 30, celebrate the Day of the Dead by attending an exhibit of Maya Gonzalez's Mesoamerican-influenced painting. Cookie decorating, face painting, a book signing, and a silent auction round out the party. 3 p.m.-6p.m., Children's Book Press, 2211 Mission, SF. $5, free for children, no one turned away for lack of funds. (415) 821-3080.
Remembrance of rock
Sunday, Oct. 30, groove to the music of legendary artists at the Chet Helms Tribal Stomp, commemorating his life and contributions to rock music in the Bay Area. Jefferson Starship and Sammy Hagar, among others, perform. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Golden Gate Park, Speedway Meadow, SF. Free. To volunteer call (415) 861-1520 or e-mail dog2005ch [at] yahoo.com.
Sex worker soirée
Sunday, Oct. 30, party on into Monday at the newly revived, always outrageous Hooker's Ball. Proceeds go to the St. James Infirmary and Sex Workers Outreach Project. 8:30 p.m., Pier 23 Cafe, Pier 23 at Embarcadero, SF. $15. http://www.swop-usa.org.
Women activists awards
Sunday Oct. 30, join the Sisters of Fire in honoring four women, including Angela Davis, for their work in pursuing social justice at the Women of Color Resource Center's seventh annual award ceremony. Assemblymember Karen Bass speaks at this banquet brunch. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., City Center, Oakland Rotunda Building, Oakl. $35-$75 sliding scale. (510) 444-2700.
A survivor story
Tuesday, Nov. 1-Friday, Nov. 4, hear Patricia Isasa tell the tale of her kidnapping by Argentine state police, her escape, and her efforts to bring her abductors to justice. Isasa's national speaking tour, "Surviving the Dirty War," makes four stops in the Bay Area. Tues/1, 6-8 p.m., SF State University, 1600 Halloway, SF. Free. (415) 575-5527; Nov. 2, 7-9p.m., La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck, Berk. $15. (510) 849-2568; Nov. 3, 7:30-9p.m., Redwoods Presbyterian Church, 110 Magnolia, Larkspur. Call for price. (415) 924-3227; Nov. 4, 7-9 p.m., Women's Building, 3543 18th St., Suite 8, SF. (415) 431-1180. Call for price.
Mail items for Alerts to the Bay Guardian Building, 135 Mississippi St., SF, CA 94107; fax to (415) 255-8762; or e-mail alerts [at] sfbg.com. Please include a contact telephone number. Items must be received at least one week prior to publication date. Call (415) 255-3100, ext. 573, for more information. For more events, see the Benefits listings in the Calendar section.
....
PS--
One previous comment got posted twice,
on Monday,
by accident.
-- Ten Thumbs
Tues nite, 25 oct
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