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San Francisco, California
February 2010 |
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February 2010 Calendar
Textiles of West Africa Craft Program: Saturday, Feb. 6, 1:30-2:30 p.m. The Museum of Craft and Folk Art presents a slide show, artifacts and craft program in celebration of Black History Month. Learn about the adinkra symbols used by the Asante in Ghana, and create a stamped fabric strip. For ages 6 and older. Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library, 1 José Sarria Court (16th Street at Pond). Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Bi-Monthly Meeting: Monday, Feb. 8, 7-9 p.m. CPMC Davies Level B Auditorium. Enter CPMC off of Duboce between Castro and Noe streets and into the North Tower. Follow signs to Level B in the Davies Auditorium.Visit dtna.org for more information. The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation Presents “All You Need is Love 2”: Monday, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. This Valentine-themed benefit concert features performers including Broadway, film, TV, recording, jazz and dance. Marines Memorial Theatre, 609 Sutter Street (at Mason). Beneficiaries of this year’s concert are STOP AIDS Project and Aguilas. Tix: $45-$125 Gala Reception-Paris Ballroom, Hotel Monaco, 501 Geary St. (at Taylor). Call REAF ticket line at 415-273-1620 or order online at helpisontheway.org Great White Sharks! Thursday, Feb. 11. Victoria Elena Vasquez has assisted with shark research in South Africa and at the Farallon Islands. She’ll give a PowerPoint presentation and answer questions about these top predators. San Francisco Naturalist Society general meeting. Visit www.sfns.org; or contact Patrick at JKodiak@earthlink.net or (415) 225-3830. Free. Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way. San Francisco Tribal & Textile Arts Show: Thursday, Feb. 11, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. (Opening Night Benefit), Friday and Saturday, Feb. 12 and 13, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. “Cure for Love”: Saturday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. Filmmaker Christina Willings will screen her new film about the travails of “ex-gay” Christians. With journalist Francine Pelletier. Metropolitan Community Church San Francisco. 150 Eureka St. Justin Bond: Close to You: Sunday, Feb. 14, 8:15 p.m. main event, 10:30 p.m. VIP Reception. Special Guests San Francisco Thrillpeddlers & Leigh Crow. Featuring World Premiere of Marc Huestis’ new short film. Newly Remastered DVD Release Party w/ Director & Cast Members In-Person. Tix: $25-$75. For more information call (415) 863-0611; or @ ticketweb.com. Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St. Snap/Shot: 99 Years of Looking Fabulous: Through Feb. 14. Exhibition of photographs that were donated to the San Francisco Public Library by gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) community members from throughout the city. Photographs depict personal moments with friends and family, as well as larger historical events, such as the Gay Pride Parade, the AIDS epidemic, and gay marriages. Harvey Milk/Eureka Valley Branch. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th Street near Pond). Open House & Introduction to Soul Healing, Wednesday, Feb 17, 7-9 p.m. Join Gayle Schmitt and the Toodala Ramblers: Saturday, Feb. 20, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. A performance of bluegrass, mountain, and folk music for kids at the Randall Museum. Tickets are $9/adults; $6/kids under 12; for advance tickets and more information about other SF Bluegrass Festival events, visit sfbluegrass.org District 8 Supervisor Candidates Forum: Monday, Feb. 22, 7-9 p.m. Co-sponsored by Lower Haight Merchant and Neighbor Association (LoHamNA), Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association (DTNA) and Buena Vista Neighborhood Association (BVNA). 10th Annual Bob Marley Tribute: Tuesday, Feb. 23, 8:30 p.m. The Independent, 628 Divisadero Ave. Tickets are $25/adv. And $27/door. Call (415) 771-1421 for more information. Quarterly Duboce Park Community Meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 24, 6:30-8 p.m. Harvey Milk Recreation Center, Lower Level. 50 Scott St. Finding Jobs and Careers (in Spanish): Thursday, Feb. 25, 3:30-5:30 p.m. In this workshop students will learn where to locate and how to use job and career resources at both the SF Public Library and CCSF. Additionally, students will be introduced to a number of job search and career guidance Web sites. Basic ability to navigate the Web is required. No registration required. Mission Branch Library Program. Classes will be held at City College of San Francisco Mission Campus Library, 1125 Valencia St., Room 40. German Gems: Sunday, Feb. 28, first show at 12 noon, last show at 9:15 p.m. Single-Day Film Event spotlights the best of New German Cinema. The inaugural “German Gems” presents a full day of German cinema: four new movies from Germany and one from Austria. All films are in German with English subtitles. General admission is $10 and $8 for seniors and students; an All Day pass is available for $40. Advance tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com. For more information, go to germangems.com. Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St. On-going: LGBT Sangha - Weekly Buddhist Meditation Group: Every Monday, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. All are welcome for a half-hour of silent meditation (with instruction if requested), followed by a Dharma talk given by a guest speaker. LGBT Center, 1800 Market St., Room 300. Toddler Tales: Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. For 18-36 month-old babies. Eureka Valley Branch Library, 16th and Pond streets. LGBT Diabetes Support Group: The first Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Drop-in Meditation Classes: Tuesdays, 7-8:45 p.m. Buddhist teacher Tessa Logan leads LGBT-friendly drop-in meditation classes. Everyone is welcome. $10 requested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds. See meditationinnortherncalifornia.org or call (415) 503-1187 for more info. Kadampa Buddhist Temple. 3324 17th St. Baby Rhymes and Playtime: Every Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. Intended for babies up to 18 months old. Eureka Valley Branch Library, 16th and Pond streets. Preschool Storytime and Playtime: Every Wednesday, 3:30-4 p.m. For ages 3-5. Eureka Valley Branch Library.. Buena Vista Park Gardening: First Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. For more information, contact Richard Magary at BVNA@ix.netcom.com. Drop-In Family Ceramics Workshop: Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. $5 per person. Randall Museum. 199 Museum Way. Drop-In, Hands-On Art and Science Workshops: Saturdays 1-4 p.m. On-going workshops are available. $4 per child and $6 per parent-child combo. Randall Museum Theatre. 199 Museum Way. Golden Gate Model Railroad Exhibit: Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Randall Museum Theatre. 199 Museum Way. Animal Feeding: Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Free. Randall Museum Theatre. 199 Museum Way. Caregivers’ Café: Second and Fourth Tuesdays, 2:30–3:30 p.m. If you provide emotional, practical or spiritual care for a loved one, you may need support yourself. No matter what your specific situation, care giving can be a lonely and demanding role. Meet with other caregivers in a group led by a social worker. RSVP by calling (415) 923-3155. 2100 Webster St., Suite 119, Board Room. For other classes offered by the Community Health Resource Center, visit cpmc.org/chrc. Park Police Station Community Forum: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Park Station Community Room. 1899 Waller St. Panhandle Gardening: Second Saturday of each month, 9-12 a.m. Panhandle Residents Association. E-mail home@prosf.org or call (415) 346-1448. Stanyan and Fell. Friends of Duboce Park Volunteer Days: Second Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon. Duboce Park. 50 Scott St. Alamo Square Gardening: Third Saturday of each month. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact Lisa Bastick at lbastick@yahoo.com or call 921-3109. Send us your community event to list. E-mail us at calendar@castrocourier.com.
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