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Art from the Heart Saturday, November 22nd |
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Richmond The National Institute of Art and Disabilities presents their annual exhibit & holiday sale on Saturday, November 22 from 2-5 pm. The exhibit will feature work from every NIAD artist as well as students from the West Contra Costa Unified School District Transition Program.The event takes place at 551 – 23rd Street, Richmond. For details, call 510-620-0290. | |||||||||
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Mayan weaving and their stories told Saturday, November 22nd |
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Berkeley On Saturday, November 22, at 5 PM, Celia Sántiz Ruiz and Maria Gutierrez, members of the Jolom Mayaetik weaving cooperative, will be at Talavera Ceramics to demonstrate Mayan weaving technique on a back-strap loom and describe the daily lives of Mayan women weavers and their communities in Chiapas, Mexico's southernmost state. Textiles from Jolom Mayaetik will be available for viewing and purchase, as well as Voces que tejen y borden historias, a book of interviews with Jolom Mayaetik weavers recently published in Spanish by the cooperative. An English-speaking translator will accompany the weavers. Talavera Ceramics, 1801 University Ave., at Grant, Berkeley. Wheelchair accessible. Free. Information: talaveraberkeley@yahoo.com 510 (665- 6038) | |||||||||
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 SF World Music Festival-Various Venues, Nov. 9 through 23rd Sunday, November 9th through Sunday, November 23 Various Times |
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San Francisco Door Dog Music Productions presents the 9th annual San Francisco World Music Festival with the theme "The Reeds Give Way To The Wind" from Nov. 9th through Nov. 23 in various venues. The festival starts with a gallery opening featuring the work of young artists from around the world at the The Thoreau Center in the Presidio which will run during the duration of the festival. There will be appearances at special concerts and workshops by master reed artists such as Birol Topaloglu from Turkey, Zhang Yu and Wan Peng Guo from China, Azerbaijani master Rahman Asadollahi, Riccardo Tesi from Italy, percussionist Weng Wei from China, Kurdish percussionist Duygu Bayar plus Romany musician Rumen Sali Shopov. Other artists featured will include Zhang Xiao Feng from China, the California Youth Chinese Symphony, the Kurdish Youth Chorus and Armenian oud player Phillip Hagopian. The premiere of a new commissioned work The Reeds Give Way To The Wind will be showcased at the Jewish Community Center in San Francisco on Friday, November 21st at 8 pm. Birol Topaloglu will give a Laz Horon dance class and a concert with percussionist Rumen Sali Shopov and local Balkan musicians on Sunday, Nov. 23, 7 pm at Ashkenaz in Berkeley. Other venues include the SF Public Main Library, the Asian Art Museum, the Alice Fong Yu Alternative School and Ashkenaz in Berkeley. Co-sponsored by KPFA. Prices range from $12 to $25. For more ticket info, visit www.doordog.org or call 415-561-6571. visit www.doordog.org for more information on concerts, workshops and classes during the festival. | |||||||||
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The Ecology Center Sunday, November 23rd |
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Berkeley On Sunday, November 23rd from 10am-3pm, The Ecology Center is hosting a Rainwater Catchment Workshop. The basics of how to catch rainwater from your house and store it in cisterns is one of the many things that will be covered. This event is located at the EcoHouse, 1305 Hopkins St in Berkeley. $15 charge, no one turned away for lack of funds. For details call 510-548-2220 or visit ecologycenter.org. | |||||||||
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Elimination of Violence Tuesday, November 25th |
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San Francisco At noon on Tuesday, November 25th you can help celebrate the elimination of violence. This takes place on the steps of San Francisco City Hall, located on Polk Street, between McAllister and Grove in the Civic Center. [Immediately following is a ceremonial walk through the adjacent UN plaza. This is the kick off of 16 days of activism.] For more information email: www.comadresonamission.org or call 510-763-8204. | |||||||||
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Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 27th |
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San Leandro On Thursday, November 27, Badarikashrama will host a free, vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner and concert. The concert features Asha Ramesh, guru of Carnatic music. This event takes place at 15602 Maubert Avenue, San Leandro, starting at 3 pm. free For more information, visit badarikashrama.org or call 510-278-2444. | |||||||||
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San Jose Harvest Festival Friday, November 28th |
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San Jose The San Jose Harvest Festival takes place on Friday, November 28 from 9am to 6 pm. This event offers entertainment, original gifts, delicious food, and children’s activities. It takes place at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St. General admission is $9. For more information, visit www.harvestfestival.com or call (415) 447-3205. | |||||||||
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Rebuilding Together Friday, November 28th |
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Oakland On Friday, November 28, the Pardee Home Museum will present readings of classic holiday memoirs, with music and food. The event takes place at 8 pm at 672 11th St., Oakland. General admission is $10 - $15. For details, call (510) 444-2187 | |||||||||
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Holiday Memoirs Friday, November 28th |
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San Francisco On Friday, November 28, starting at 9 am, handy person volunteers can help with the Rebuilding Together San Francisco Home Safety and Independence Program. Focus is on installing grab bars, handrails, smoke detectors, etc. for seniors, disabled and low-income individuals. The Rebuilding Together Program is located at Pier 28, The Embarcadero, San Francisco. For details, call (415) 905-1611. | |||||||||
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Habitat Restoration Sunday, November 30th |
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Point Reyes The National Park Service invites you to help restore and protect the natural communities of Point Reyes National Seashore. A work party will take place on Sunday, November 30th starting at the Bear Valley Visitors Center, Point Reyes Station, at 9:00am. For specifics, contact Michelle Krieg, at 415-464-5223 or email: Michelle_Krieg@partner.nps.gov | |||||||||
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Paperback Dreams Monday, December 1st |
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San Francisco On Monday, December 1st at 7:30pm, the Booksmith presents “Paperback Dreams”, a film screening and discussion with filmaker Alex Beckstead. This free event is located at 1644 Haight St in San Francisco. For details call 415-863-8688 or visit booksmith.com. | |||||||||
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Save Darfur Benefit Show Wednesday, December 3rd |
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Danville On Wednesday, December 3, the Junior class at The Athenian School presents a Save Darfur Benefit Show. This silent auction and live music event starts at 6pm and the minimum donation is $5. The event is located at 2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard in Danville. For details call 925-362-7212. | |||||||||
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Save Darfur Benefit Show Wednesday, December 3rd |
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Danville On Wednesday, December 3, the Junior class at The Athenian School presents a Save Darfur Benefit Show. This silent auction and live music event starts at 6pm and the minimum donation is $5. The event is located at 2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard in Danville. minimum donation is $5. For details call 925-362-7212. | |||||||||
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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on our Environmental Destiny December 4th, 2008 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30) |
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1930 Allston Way Berkeley The Board of Directors of the Mario Savio Memorial Lecture & Young Activist Award, in cooperation with the Berkeley Unified School District, the Free Speech Movement Cafe, the UC Graduate Assembly and the UC Berkeley Library, presents: 12th Annual Mario Savio Memorial Lecture & Young Activist Award Presented annually to honor the memory of Mario Savio (1942-1996), a spokesperson for Berkeley's Free Speech Movement of 1964, and the spirit of moral courage and vision which he and countless other activists of his generation exemplified; to promote the ideals and values he struggled to advance throughout his life; and to recognize and encourage young activists striving to build a more humane and just society. Named a "Hero for the Planet" by Time Magazine, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s reputation as a resolute defender of the environment stems from a litany of successful legal actions. He helped Riverkeeper lead the successful fight to restore the Hudson River, spawning 177 Waterkeeper organizations across the globe. He is Senior Attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council, Chief Prosecuting Attorney for the Hudson Riverkeeper and Chairman of Waterkeeper Alliance. He has worked on environmental issues across the Americas and has assisted several indigenous tribes in successfully negotiating treaties protecting traditional homelands. A professor of law at Pace University as well as an award-winning author, his most recent book is Crimes Against Nature (2004). Free. For further information:
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27th Annual Encuentro Del Canto Popular - Dec 5 & 6 - Brava Theater, SF Friday, December 5th and Saturday, December 6th 8 pm |
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York and 24th Streets San Francisco Accion Latina presents the 27th Annual Encuentro Del Canto Popular on Friday, December 5th and Saturday, December 6th at the Brava Theater in San Francisco. The theme for this years festival is Canto Renovable - Renewable Song. The festival features music from Mexico, Cuba, Bolivia, Argentina, the Caribbean and Europe. Performers include Un Flor, Un Canto y Una Poesia, Pasion Habanera and Suri Manta on Friday. Saturday will feature Rupa and the April Fishes, Futuro Picante and Liliana Herrera. Co sponsored by KPFA. $16 general admission and $12 students and seniors. visit www.accionlatina.org for more information. visit www.accionlatina.org or phone 415 648-1045 | |||||||||
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OAKLAND INTERFAITH GOSPEL CHOIR Saturday, December 6th |
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Oakland On Saturday, December 6th, The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir will present a holiday concert at the Paramount Theatre. The theatre is located at 2025 Broadway in Oakland TICKETS RANGE FROM $10 TO $35 IN ADVANCE. FOR DETAILS, VISIT OIGC.ORG OR CALL 510-922-9702. | |||||||||
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Holiday Art Show Saturday, December 6th |
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Larkspur On December 6th from 11am-4pm the Marin Brain Injury Network presents a Holiday Art Show and Fundraiser. On display will be artwork, holiday crafts, and more. This free event is located at 1132 Magnolia Ave in Larkspur. For details call 415-461-6771. | |||||||||
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Creativity Explored Saturday, December 6th |
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San Francisco From December 6th through December 30th, Creativity Explored is hosting a holiday sale of original artwork by artists with developmental disabilities. This free event takes place at 3245 16th St. in San Francisco. Gallery hours vary. For details call 415-863-2108 or visit creativityexplored.org. | |||||||||
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HOLIDAY TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD Saturday, December 6th |
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Redwood City The San Mateo County History Museum will offer "Holiday Traditions around the World" On SaturdayDecember 6th from 10am to 4pm. This free event takes place at 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Free FOR DETAILS VISIT HISTORYSMC.ORG OR CALL 650-299-0104. | |||||||||
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Redwood City On December 6th from 10am to 4pm, The San Mateo History Museum presents “Holiday Traditions Around the World”. This free event is held in conjunction with Redwood City's Hometown Holiday celebration and is located at 2200 Broadway Ave in Redwood City. Free For details call 650-299-0104 or visit historysmc.org. | |||||||||
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Soltice Season Sunday, December 7th |
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Fairfax On Sunday, December 7th from 4-7pm the Fairfax Community Church presents “Honor the Darkness” with an evening of participatory singing for the soltice season. The suggested donation is $10-$20 and this event is located at 2398 Sir Frances Drake Blvd in Fairfax. For details call 415-669-1413. | |||||||||
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JEWISH YOUTH FOR COMMUNITY ACTION Sunday, December 7th |
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Piedmont On Sunday, December 7th, The Jewish Youth for Community Action-A group that is for, and led by high school aged teens- will present and information night for youth. This free event takes place from 7-9pm at 1300 Grand Avenue in Piedmont free FOR DETAILS, VISIT JYCA-JUSTICE.ORG OR CALL 510-547-2424, EXT. 110. | |||||||||
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Christmastime Negro Spirituals: Songs of Promise and Home Sunday, December 7th 2-4 pm |
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San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium
100 Larkin Street San Francisco On Sunday, December 7, the Friends of Negro Spirituals and the San Francisco Library African American Center present Christmastime Spirituals: Songs of Promise and Hope. The sing-along program features speaker and song leader Larolyn Lee Davis of Oakland. This free event takes place from 2-4 pm at the San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium.100 Larkin Street. Doors open at 1:30 pm Free For details, email fns@juno.com or call 510-869-4359. | |||||||||
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San Francisco On Sunday, December 7, the Friends of Negro Spirituals and the San Francisco LibraryAfrican American Center present Christmastime Spirituals: Songs of Promise and Hope. This free event takes place from 2-4 pm at the San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium.100 Larkin Street. Free For details, email fns@juno.com or call 510-869-4359. | |||||||||
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Richmond Main Street Holiday Festival Wednesday, December 10th |
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Richmond The Richmond Main Street Initiative will gather community, arts, crafts & entertainment on Wednesday, December 10. Times are 10am-12noon for young children, and from 5-7:30 pm for the entire community. These free gatherings will take place at Nevin Park & Community Center, 598 Nevin Avenue, Richmond. For details, call 510-236-4049. | |||||||||
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A Christmas Carol 2008-12-21 |
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Walnut Creek From December 11 through December 21, the Center Repertory Company presents “A Christmas Carol”. Brimming with music and dance, performances will be held at 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Tickets are $15-$40. For details, call 925-943-7469. | |||||||||
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Urban Permaculture Thursday, December 11th |
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Berkeley On Thursday, December 11, there’ll be a free introduction to urban permaculture, featuring local designers from Merritt college. This takes place from 7-9 pm at the Ecology center, 2530 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley. For details, call 510-548-2220, ext. 233. | |||||||||
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Hayward At 7 pm on Saturday, December 13, a gospel concert will be presented at the Glad Tidings Church, located at 27689 Tyrrell Avenue, Hayward. The concert will feature Keith Wonderboy Johnson, the sons of the soul revivers and the Harris brothers. tickets are $25. For details, call 510-783-9377. For details, call 510-783-9377. | |||||||||
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2nd Annual Stanley Tookie Williams Legacy Summit Saturday, December 13th |
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Oakland On Saturday, December 13, from 1-4 pm, the 2nd Annual Stanley Tookie Williams Legacy Summit will be held at the Huey P. Newton/Bobby Seale Student Lounge of Merritt College, 12500 Campus Drive, Oakland. This free event will be a public hearing on human rights abuses in California prisons. For details, call 510-434-3935. | |||||||||
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Oakland On Saturday, December 13, starting at 9pm, CultuCuba presents Cuban salsa, [featuring Manual Suarez, Royland Lobato and others]. The event starts at 9 pm at the Eastside Cultural Center, 2277 International Boulevard, Oakland. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, or 4 advance tickets for $40. For details, call 510-526-4189. | |||||||||
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San Francisco On Sunday, December 14, StoryCorp presents a ‘behind-the-scenes’ tour of the StoryBooth, used for recording personal stories for public radio. This event takes place from 2-4 pm at the Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission Street, San Francisco. General admission $10, $8 for seniors and students. For more information, call 415-655-7881. | |||||||||
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Health Care Potluck Sunday, December 14th |
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San Francisco On sunday, December 14, at 3 pm, a healthcare potluck and talk on the “2009 campaign for universal healthcare minus the insurance industry” happens at St. Mary’s cathedral, 1111 Gough street, San Francisco. This free event features state senator mark leno. For more information, visit singlepayernow.net or call 415-695-7891. | |||||||||
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Demonstration for Peace Wednesday, December 17th |
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St. Anthony’s Curbside Donations 2008-12-25 |
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San Francisco St. Anthony’s is accepting donations of warm clothing, new toys and canned food from December 20-December 25. Donation hours are 8am-6pm week days and 9 am-3pm on weekends at 121 Golden Gate Avenue at Jones, San Francisco. Donations will be given free of charge to those in need. free | |||||||||
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Free Health Expo Saturday, December 20th |
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San Jose A free health expo, including glucose & blood pressure screenings, massage, food samples and consultations, will take place from 2-5pm on Saturday, December 20 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. The center is located at 150 W. San Carlos Street, San Jose. free For details, call 408-535-3500. | |||||||||
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