Now through August 15^th, Contrabando: Dignidad Rebelde, a gallery-as-studio and workshop series, will be on display for free at the Galeria De La Raza, 2857 24^th St. in San Francisco.

For details call (415) 826-8009 or visit galeriadelaraza.org.

On Thursday July 16th from 7-9pm, The Ecology Center will host a free presentation of  "The Suntrain and Mr. Swan's Big Idea," discussing a solar powered train system. This event takes place at 2530 San Pablo Ave. in Berkeley.

For details call 510-548-3402 or visit www.ecologycenter.org

On Tuesday July 16^th at 7:30 PM Tiffany Higgins reads from “And Aeneas Stares Into Her Helmet” with guitar accompaniment from Moises Nascimiento.  This free event takes place at Pegasus Books, 2349 Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley.

For details call 510-649-1320.

On Thursday July 16th at 8:30pm, Eastside Arts Alliance presents " Holla Back"- an open mic venue for poets,songwriters and theater artists. This free event takes place at 2277 International Blvd. in east oakland; donations are requested at the door.

For information call 510-533-6629 or visit www.eastsideartsalliance.com