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San Francisco, California
June 2008 |
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June 2008 Calendar
The Randall Museum Presents ‘Wild in the City – Family Festival’: Sunday, Jun. 1, 2-5 p.m. This family festival celebrates the opening of the ‘Wild in the City’ exhibit. Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District, Streetscape/Pedestrian Safety Final Community Meeting: Wednesday, June 4, 6:30–8 p.m., Harvey Milk Academy Rm. 202. Visit An Evening Introduction to Flesh and Spirit Community: Thursday, Jun. 5, 7:30–9:30 p.m. Flesh and Spirit Community for men has been in existence since 1992, changing men’s lives through touching skin, opening hearts and raising spirits. Now a Flesh and Spirit Community for women is being launched as a separate but parallel path for women exploring erotic spirituality. This evening overview and conversation will include some experiential body-oriented exercises, ritual, and intentional touch in safe and sacred space. Suggested donation of $10–$20. Visit www.FleshandSpirit.org/mwintro.html for more information. LGBT Center Ceremonial Room, 1800 Market St. San Francisco Urban Permaculture Course: Jun. 7 – Aug. 10, 10 a.m. This class take places over six weekends during the summer and teaches participants how the design from within nature and create sustainable living systems. Most class meetings will be held at the Randall Museum and there are several field trips to nearby trips. There are also optional workdays and study groups. Course requirements go toward a certificate in Permaculture Design. The course is open to all levels of experience. Cost: $950 and some certificates are available. Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way. LGBT Center’s “Start Here, Go Anywhere:” Saturday, June 7, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. This Pride Kickoff Celebration at the SF LGBT Community Center is a building-wide party of entertainment, food and information about the Center and the city. For directions and specific activity times throughout the day visit www.sfcenter.org or call 415-865-5555. 1800 Market at Octavia Blvd. Comedy Tonight!: Wednesday, Jun. 11, 8 p.m. Join comics Judy Tenuta and Bruce Vilanch, and singers Sharon McNight and Maureen McVerry, among many others as they perform to benefit the Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation. One night only. Tickets are $35 for the show only; $50 for show and after party at Hard Rock Café. Pre-show comedy option at Hard Rock is $25. Tickets can be ordered online at www.helpisontheway.org. Theatre 39 at Pier 39. Friends of Duboce Park Volunteer Work Day: Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. – noon. Meet at the bulletin board near the playground and Muni stop. A Rec and Park gardener supervises the volunteer work and provides all materials, tools, gloves and supplies. E-mail rosegillen@sbcglobal.net for more information. San Francisco Amateur Astronomers’ Lecture Series: Wednesday, Jun. 18, 8 p.m. Join solar physicist Dr. Janet Luhmann from UC Berkeley for a presentation on space weather. The sun is entering a new 11-year solar cycle; learn how this may affect our planet, satellites, and those venturing into space. Open to all ages but geared toward adults. Admission is free. Randall Museum Theatre. 199 Museum Way. Eureka Valley Promotion Association (EVPA): Thursday, June 19, 7:30 p.m. Eureka Valley Recreation Center, 100 Collingwood St. June is our annual business meeting. The EVPA is the neighborhood group for Eureka Valley since 1881. See us on the web at evpa.org. Father’s Day Collage Placemat: Saturday, Jun. 21, 1-4 p.m. Make a large Father’s Day card to laminate, and create a placemat with it that your dad can use over and over. $3 per child and $5 per parent/child combo. Randall Museum 199 Museum Way. Pink Saturday: Saturday, June 28, 6–11:30 p.m. Pink Party Castro Street becomes a “no parking” zone in mid afternoon Street closed to traffic Closed to traffic late afternoon to after party cleanup. 24 Divisadero, 33 Ashbury, 35 Eureka and 37 Corbett Lines rerouted. The Return of Charo and Her Las Vegas Show: Sunday, Jun. 29, 8 p.m. Comedienne, stage and screen performer, and musician Charo will be performing at the Herbst Theatre after the Gay Pride Parade, in which she will be a Grand Marshal, accompanied by a pink float full of look-alikes. Tickets range from $40 to $100. Herbst Theatre. 401 Van Ness Ave. The Randall Museum’s ‘Wild in the City’: On display through Nov. 1. Learn about the various wild animals that live right among us in the heart of the city. The museum invites visitors to explore a miniature San Francisco to see the variety of ecosystems and creatures that exist in our very own backyards and gardens, from the common to the unfamiliar. Learn about this wealth of wildlife through interactive exhibits and even a few live creatures hidden throughout. Admission is free. Randall Museum. 199 Museum Way. (off Roosevelt, above 14th and Castro Streets). On-Going Drop-In Ceramic Workshop: Saturdays, 10 a.m. $5 per person. Randall Museum 199 Museum Way. Golden Gate Model Railroad Exhibit: Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way. To have your community event listed, e-mail castrocourier@gmail.com.
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