f14 Santa Rosa, sexy Kabbalah, TG meet, aquarium...

Queer Things 2 Do --
thru Feb. 22

EVENTS

selected by Larry-bob

[ http://www.sfqueer.com/ ]

and forwarded by SUN

Recent updates: Pillow Fight Valentine's Day at 6 pm Queer "Pride & Prejudice"-Style Dance; Queer Contra Dance; Angie Krass in "Sex, Jesus, Biscuits and Me" at the Dark Room; Kate Clinton at the Plush Room; San Jose, Same-Sex Social Dance Class; Tawdry Hepburn at the Argus; free Frameline film screening: Keep Not Silent; Danielson: A Family Movie indiefest bonus screening Tuesday; Queer Grrl Health Series at LYRIC; Jen Ro at Toxic 1 year anniversiry party; First rehearsal for GLAM - the Gay, Lesbian & Allied Musicians Youth Show Choir; The Gong Show Live at the Dark Room; LGBT Songwriter series at Bazaar Cafe; Queer Jitterbugs with live music;

Upcoming:

Tuesday, Feb 14, 6 pm: Making its US debut, a massive Pillow Fight is being planned for 6pm on Valentine's Day (February 14th) at San Francisco's Justin Herman Plaza (at Market and Embarcadero), near Embarcadero Bart. It's not a flash mob, it's a PILLOW FIGHT!!! Rules:
1) Tell everyone you know about PILLOW FIGHT!!!
2) Wait for the Ferry Building clock to strike 6:00pm
3) Don't hit anyone with out a pillow (unless they want it)
4) Don't hit anyone with a camera
5) HAVE FUN!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pillow_Fight_Club

Tuesday, February 14th. 6-10pm: EQCA's First Annual Valentine's Party in Oakland! Emceed by our one and only Gaysian Poster Bride, comedian Jennifer Lin. Other comics on the bill include Sue Ferrer, Ali Mafi and Kenny Yun! You won't want to miss out on the fanta! stic Comedy, Food, Dancing, Prizes and a chance to thank our elected officials who have stood up for equality. Tickets are $15 with a 20% discount for early registration. 685 14th St, Oakland. http://www.eqca.org/AlamedaValentine

Tuesday Feb 14, 7 pm: Danielson: A Family Movie -- part of Indie fest, at the Roxie, 16th and Valencia. http://www.sfindie.com

Tuesday Feb 14, 7-11 pm: Marga's Mixer - Mingle with frisky queer singles like you! Cocktail Lounge with: * Pimp/Hostess Marga Gomez * O'DJ's beats of pleasure * Guest DJ Ken Vulsion * Sexy party games & prizes. At 2251 Market St. (in the Castro), $3 or free on guest list -- sign up at http://margasmixer.com Sponsored by Lime. 21+.

Tuesday Feb 14, 10 pm Suicide Tuesdays: Hold Yr Horses with Rchrd Oh?! electro, rnb indie hip hop 80s punk. This Valentine's Day, what is more romantic than a night in the 'Loin? Rchrd Oh?!, of the mp3 blog http://this.bigstereo.net spins indie, electro, and discopunk. Cover is $3. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. At Aunt Charlie's, 133 Turk by Taylor. http://www.myspace.com/recordzombie http://www.suicidetuesdays.com/

Wednesday, February 15, 2006, 4:30-6:00 pm.: First rehearsal for GLAM - the Gay, Lesbian & Allied Musicians Youth Show Choir for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, & Allied singers, and instrumentalists, ages 12-22. No audition necessary; all youth welcome! GLAM Youth Show Choir is a safe haven where GLBTQ youth and their supportive peers unite in music and find their unique voices. We are open to all youth, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or housing status. Music Director: Buddy Symes, Steering Committee Chair: Dr. Kathleen McGuire, General Manager: Aidan Dunn. For more information, or to sign up: Email GLAMYouthChoir [at] yahoo.com or call (415) 865-2745. Location:44 Page St., San Francisco, CA at Market St & Franklin (San Francisco Girls' Chorus Building)

Wednesday, February 15th at 6:30pm Beautiful Diversities: African-American History Month celebration with GLBT authors Jewelle Gomez and Frederick Smith. Gomez is the author of Don't Explain; Short Fiction; and The Gilda Stories. Frederick Smith wrote Down For Whatever. Harvey Milk Branch, Public Library, 3555 16th Street, in San Francisco just south of Market Street. For information call 415-355-5616.

Wed Feb 15, 7:30 pm: Homewrecker: Adultery in Queer Relationships book release party with Daphne Gottlieb. Homewrecker examines the changing romantic "affair" in a post-nuclear family age and explores the emotional intensity and complexity of affairs in queer relationships and other relationships that do not involve marriage. The anthology also investigates the larger social effects of "the affair" on conventional societal values of heterosexual pair bonding and the nuclear family. Contributors also relfect on the consequences faced by those who continue to challenge heteronormative relationships. Free. Modern Times Books, 888 Valencia between 19th and 20th. http://www.moderntimesbookstore.com

Wednesday, Feb 15, 7:30 pm signup, 8 pm show: SMACK DAB :an open stage hosted by Kirk Read and Larry-bob Roberts. Making the Castro safe for performance again. Featured performer: Jennifer Fox Bennett.
Bring five minutes of words, music, comedy or miscellany. Bring your charm and magic and cheerful can-do attitude. Or just come and watch and cheer folks on. All ages and genders will be welcomed and adored. Please respect the five minute limit so more people have a chance to participate. Musicians, one song please. All happening at Magnet, the gay men's neighborhood health center, 4122 18th Street between Castro and Collingwood. Free. http://www.magnetsf.org

Wed, Feb 15, 7pm and 9 pm (two separate showings): "We Jam Econo" - documentary about the band The Minutemen introduced by V. Vale of Re/Search. $7, no one turnd away. SF Art Institute (SFAI), 800 Chestnut/Jones, SF

Wednesdays 8:15 - 11:15pm ($7), Sundays 7:30 - 11:30pm ($8), 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

Wednesday, February 15, 9:30 p.m.: Heather Gold presents "Cookie" -- one night only before she takes the show to New York. Cost is pay what you wish: $7-30. Jon Sims Center for the Arts, Studio 3, 1519 Mission Street (between 11th Street and South Van Ness) http://www.subvert.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 -- Listen online at http://www.piratecatradio.com or 87.9 fm.

Every Thursday, 7-9 pm: Crafty Bitches, Too - a FREE and ALL AGES - weekly knitting, crocheting, needle pointing, 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

Thursday, February 16, 7 pm: Reading celebrating the American release of Bruce Benderson's award-winning memoir, The Romanian: Story of an Obsession. Free. At A Different Light, 489 Castro Street, SF

Thursdays, 7:30 pm: Out in the Bay: New LGBT radio show with Eric Jansen, David Latulippe, Marilyn Pittman, 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, 8 p.m.: X20s: Express 20s is a social/discussion group in the East Bay for gay, bisexual, questioning, and queer men of all ethnicities who are in their 20s. This is an open group-- new people are joining all the time. Join Yahoo! group for info. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/x20s/ http://www.x20s.com Meets at Pacific Center, 2712 Telegraph Ave (across from Andronico's) in Berkeley.

Thursday Feb 16, 9 pm: Thursday Night Live: Bands at the Eagle. IBR 2006 kick-off party with The Evil Women aka She.L.O (all E.L.O cover band), Whoa Nellies. $5, 21+. At the Eagle, 398 12th St. at Harrison, San Francisco. http://www.sfeagle.com/

Thursday Feb 16, 10 pm: White Diamonds -- a clusterfuck of glamour. A cool electrorappoprock DJ dance party brought to you by: Saratonin ("Brownies 4 My Bitches") Jenny Young ("Fake"). 3rd Thursday of each month. $6. At Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St near Van Ness. http://www.rickshawstop.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

Thursday Feb 16: Disco Scum 1st and 3rd Thursdays. With DJs Scottish Andy and Obsolete Brandi. Free. At El Rio, 3158 Mission St. (near Cesar Chavez) in San Francisco http://www.elriosf.com

Friday Feb 17, 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

Friday Feb 17, 7 pm: LGBT Songwriter Series, Hosted by Anafaith - Featuring John Marshall and Judea. At Bazaar Cafe, 5927 California St between 21st and 22nd Aves, SF. http://www.bazaarcafe.com

Fridays, 7:30-9:30 pm: Live Music, this and every Friday night. feature: TBA
All Ages. At Dolores Park Cafe', 501 Dolores @ 18th st. San Francisco More info Call 415-621-2936 http://www.doloresparkcafe.org

Friday Feb 17-23, F 7:30p, 10p Tu, Th: 7p, 9p Sa, Su, M, W: (1p), 3p, 5p, 7p, 9p : That Man: Peter Berlin: documentary about porn icon Peter Berlin. Gala opening night Friday Feb 17 at 7:30 pm with Peter Berlin look-alike contest hosted by Heklina, and musical guest Veronica Klaus, with Peter Berlin in person. Directed by Jim Tushinski, with interviews with Rick Castro, Armistead Maupin, Wakefield Poole, Robert W. Richards, John Waters, Jack Wrangler and Peter Berlin. Music by Jack Curtis Dubowsky. http://www.thatmanpeterberlin.com At the Castro Theater.

Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm through February 19th: The New Conservatory Theatre Center Presents D*FACE, written & performed by Michael Phillis, directed by Andrew Nance, A unique and energetic new solo performance by playwright and performer Michael Phillis, D*Face is an active and imaginative tale of growing up that examines adolescence in all its charmingly awkward glory. Comical and poignant, D*Face brings us back to the days when our imaginations were unleashed, our dark sides were tucked away in closets, and our possibilites were limitless. Tickets: $15-$25, contact the Box Office for details-- (415)861-8972 or visit http://www.nctcsf.org to purchase. The New Conservatory Theatre Center, Theatre 3 (Lower Level), 25 Van Ness Avenue (at Market), San Francisco, CA

Fridays and Saturdays through February 18, 8pm:: The Gong Show Live! Over 30 different acts! Live commercials! See fearless ringmaster, Chucky Baby (Craig Dickerson) wrangle the most motley group of drop outs, has-beens, freakers, tweakers, rejects and flat out weirdos ever to grace the stage of The Dark Room Theatre. This weekends line up includes The Cock T's, The Peach Pickers, Stigmata Hari and of course, The Unknown Comic and Gene Gene the Dancing Machine. The Gong Show of course would not be complete without celebrity judges. We at SwiftKick have begged, pleaded and outright prostituted ourselves to get the funniest smart asses in SF to give their two cents worth of praise and criticism to our talented cast of crazies. This weekends judges are Mike "Spiegelmania" Spiegelman, David "Cacophony" Caulkins, Sherilyn "Jay P. Morgan" Connelly, Jim "I'm not Arty Johnson" Fourniadis, Dave "Uphill Both Ways" McKew and Dr. Hal of "Ask Dr. Hal". Guaranteed, they'll be tossing off one liners faster than you can say Jamie Farr. In the spirit of the 70's variety show competition, SwiftKick productions brings you The Gong Show Live! Only the acts are scripted. Everything else is totally live and uncensored! Tickets: $12 online/$15 door Call 415-401-7987 for more info. The Dark Room Theatre 2263 Mission Street. SF, CA 94110. http://www.darkroomsf.com advance tickets: http://www.ticketweb.com

Friday Feb 17, 9pm-3 am: Shadowplay, the omnisexual indie, new wave, electro, discopunk club. $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.

Saturday Feb 18, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm: Wilde Chats: Wilde Chats is a philosophical chat group for all gay men. It's fun and enables us to expand the way we look at gay life in San Francisco. Rather than just chat about issues, we question the way we've always looked at contemporary gay life in San Francisco. We question our questions! Join in the fun! This event repeats on the first and third Saturday of every month. Event Location: Orbit Room Cafe, 1900 Market St./Laguna http://www.sfgmci.org

Saturday Feb 18, 1-3 pm: Thriving in SF: Are you HIV Positive (or know someone Poz?) Looking for help, activities and support? Try Thriving in SF, a self-help group of HIV+ men in the bay area, combatting isolation in Poz men, striving to thrive in spite of HIV. Come to one of our meetings at the LGBT Center. 1st and 3rd Saturdays. For more info email thrivinginfo [at] sbcglobal.net or subscribe to thiving-subscribe [at] yahoogroups.com
At the LGBT Center, 1800 Market.

Saturday Feb 18, 8pm: "Sampler": the Film Series: Sampler is the 3rd Saturday of each month. $5-10 Sliding, no one turned away for lack of funds.
femina potens gallery, 465 So. Van Ness @16th St. http://www.feminapotens.com (please feel free to contact Shawn [at] liarphoto.com to confirm nights events)

Saturday, February 18th , 7 pm: Live music at Queer Jitterbugs Dance Party! Fun with no partner or experience needed! 7pm beginners group swing switch lesson, 8pm beginners basic swing lessson, 9pm Stompy Jones plays now every 3rd Saturday! $9 preregistration discount at http://swingfest.com Half off if under 21 at door! $12 donation at door of Synergy-1387 Valencia at 25th. More info at http://www.QueerJitterbugs.com 415-305-8242

Friday, February 17th & Saturday Feb 18th: Hey! Do you: Identify as a Queer Grrl? Want to learn about sex, communication and relationships with other Queer Grrls? Like free food and prizes? The Queer Girl Health Series is a safe and free event for female-identified LGBTQQI youth 23 & under (25 if trans-identified) to learn more about their health. For more information, visit http://www.lyric.org/QueerGrrl06.html or RSVP with Mercedes at 415.703.6150 x 21 or at youngwomenkickbutt [at] yahoo.com

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, 8 pm: Bad Movie Night at the Dark Room. The Dark Room Theatre, 2263 Mission St. between 18th and 19th. http://www.darkroomsf.com

Sunday Feb 19, doors 10 pm, show midnight: Queer rapper JenRo at Toxic 1 year anniversary party. http://www.jenro.net 21+, $5. Club Whisper, 535 Florida St between 18th and Mariposa, SF.

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, recently relocated to the SF LGBT Community Center, Room 302. http://www.unitedgenders.org

Monday, February 20 at 7:30pm on KQED 9 : Josh Kornbluth Show: interview with Penelope Houston and Dirk Dirksen: In the late 70.s and early 80.s San Francisco was home to one of the hottest underground punk scenes in the nation. This week two icons of that era stop by to relive the glory days of punk - producer Dirk Dirksen, who used to book three acts a night at the famous Mabuhay Gardens in North Beach, and singer/songwriter Penelope Houston of The Avengers. Penelope is into a whole different sound now -- she describes it as ".folkrockandroll." She and guitarist Pat Johnson will treat Josh to a special performance - the world premiere of her acoustic song "If You're Willing."

Mon Feb 20, doors 7 pm, show 8 pm: Nick Leonard hosts at the Monday Comedy Sessions. $6. At the Punch Line Comedy Club, 444 Battery St. (between Washington and Clay), San Francisco http://sf.punchlinecomedyclub.com

Mon Feb 20 8 pm, Tues Feb 21 8 pm, Wed Feb 22 8 pm, Sat Feb 25 5 pm, Mon Feb 27 8 pm, Tues Feb 28 8 pm, Wed Feb 28 8 pm:
Before opening Off-Broadway Marga Gomez will perform the "unplugged" version of her critically acclaimed solo play "Los Big Names" for seven shows only. Nick Leonard will be announcing. All seating for this performance is first come, first served. Please do not bring infants to the show. The show is 90 minutes long with no intermission. http://www.themarsh.org/marga.html

Tuesday Feb 21, 7 pm: 30something: Announcing a new SFGMCI group for queer men in their thirties to come together to celebrate their creative minds. 30 something offers an alternative to the bars, the gym or being online to meet other men in their thirties in a relaxed social setting. Come and be part of sharing our unique perspective as thirtysomething men by talking about short readings, poems, art, film, contemporary culture, politics and more. First and third Tuesday of every month, 7 pm at The Rehearsal Space below Marlena's - 488 Hayes Street @ Octavia. 30something is being started by SFGMCI's Mark Vogel and Ryan Clary. For more information you can email Mark directly at markosfo [at] sbcglobal.net (or call or email SFGMCI at 415.820.9606 or info [at] sfgmci.org). http://www.sfgmci.org

Tuesday, February 21, 8:00pm - 2:00am: (Door at 8pm; Show at 9pm): The Citizen Kings are proud to present their boldest brain-bender yet, The Parlor Trick Revue, a variety show of dazzling delights sure to thrill ladies, gentlemen, and all those in between. The evening is a benefit for Blue Star Builders, a group of skilled trades-women and supporters who wish to help rebuild homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The night features emcee Julia Jackson (Q-Comedy), and performances by Citizen Kings, Transformers, members of Diamond Daggers, and featuring the first San Francisco performance by Carnival Kings, newly relocated to the Bay Area from New Orleans! Come and experience precision lip-synching, dance moves, and sexy politically charged drag numbers! Directly following the show, dance 'til you can't stand up with deejays Cari Campbell and Dr. Sleep. $7-12, no-one turned away for lack of funds. El Rio, 3158 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

Tuesday February 21st, 9:30pm: Comics Gone Wild! Stand Up Comedy Night @ Harvey's. A diverse evening of stand up comedy featuring Pippi Lovestocking, Ronn Vigh, and special guests. Full bar & menu available. Drink specials during the show Harvey's, 500 Castro St., San Francisco CA http://www.ronnronnronn.com

Tuesday Feb 21, 10pm-2am.: musty and smutty... are getting the Clap this Tuesday, Are you??? It's the perfect setting for a hot buttered rum - only $3.50!. Dj's Gary Fembot and Der Blaue Reiter. Double Denim action-packed at the door. Screen dreams by Channel One. The Clap is every 3rd (and 5th) Tuesday of the month! Upcoming dates: March 21, April 18. $3 cover. At Aunt Charlie's, 133 Turk at Taylor

Wednesday February 22, 7:30 pm: the Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library Book Discussion Group. We meet monthly on the fourth Wednesday of the month. In February 22nd we will be discussing Drinking Coffee Elsewhere by ZZ Packer. It starts at 7:30pm and is open to everyone. The Library is located at 3555 16th Street, in San Francisco just south of Market Street. For information call 415-355-5616.

Wednesday Feb 22, 8 pm: Gender Pirates Queer and Trans Cabaret. trans/genderqueer live bands, artists, and performers- - DYSPECIFIC! - SHAWNA VIRAGO punk rock icon - singer/songwriter STORM FLOREZ! - JULIA SERANO spoken word Emcee ANNIE DANGER! sweet-voiced acoustic guitarists - - LUCIAN - SKY - BUTCH plus drag kings, dancers, and more: - MONIQUE the CLOWN - genderfluidity writer NABIL - ANNABELLE APOCALYPSE - SHEKINAH LOVE - Lisa International and Lacey Nationwide with DJ SAM DAVIS spinning hip hop, queer 80s, and punk rock. **Gender Pirates is a benefit for United Genders of the Universe! genderqueer/transgender support groups, Gender Education Speaker's Bureau, and the Third Annual Trans March!** $5-15 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds. El Rio, 3158 Mission St.


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SF Bay Guardian political alerts,
FEB. 2006,



include:

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15


Awareness through art

Watch artistic drama and spoken-word performances and let Asian Youth Promoting Advocacy and Leadership teach you about education and violence issues that affect the underrepresented Pacific Islander community.

3–5 p.m.

YWCA

1515 Webster, Oakl.

Free

(510) 834-9455

http://www.actaonline.org


Fight for justice

Join Sen. John Edwards, Mayor Gavin Newsom, and actor-activist Danny Glover at UNITE HERE's commencement rally to educate the nation about the economic and physical exploitation hotel workers face as corporations buy out independent hotel owners.

4:15 p.m.

Parc 55 Hotel

55 Cyril Magnin, SF

Free

(212) 332-9376

acooper [at] unitehere.org


Medicare forum

Listen to panel members from the Senior Action Network and Self Help for the Elderly discuss issues relating to the new Medicare drug prescription plan at an event sponsored by the Noe Valley Democratic Club.

7:30 p.m.

Noe Valley Ministry

1021 Sanchez, SF

Free

(415) 285-1162


Zoning the Mission

The San Francisco Planning Department invites Mission District residents to discuss future zoning proposals, particularly for new housing, at a public workshop.

6 p.m.

John O'Connel High School

2355 Folsom, SF

(415) 558-6818; (415) 558-6810


THURSDAY, FEB. 16


Ticket sale party

Get your tickets for the March 18 LGBT Center's anniversary party at a wine social.

5:30–7 p.m.

Home Restaurant

2100 Market, SF

(415) 252-7239


SATURDAY, FEB. 18


Siren call

Watch Shipping Out: The Story of America's Women Seafarers projected on the sail of the 1886 ship Balclutha. The band Nauticus perform before the documentary, and after the screening director Maria Brooks leads a discussion on the role of women at sea.

7:30 p.m.

Hyde Street Pier

Jefferson and Hyde, SF

$5

(415) 447-5000; reservations required


Ugandan orphan benefit

Enjoy a traditional African dance and music performance by Ugandan youth at a benefit for orphans whose parents died of AIDS.

8 p.m.

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater

700 Howard, SF

$25/$35; $26/$18 members; $29/$21 seniors, teachers, and students

(415) 978-2787


SUNDAY, FEB. 19


Human rights film fest

The annual Human Rights Watch International Film Festival kicks off in the East Bay today.

Through Feb. 26

Pacific Film Archive

2575 Bancroft Way, Berk.

$8; $4 members; $5 students, faculty, staff, seniors, youth, disabled

http://www.hrw.org *

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