FALL BACK 2 revelry and rebellion in SF

FREEDOM-SEEKERS' CALENDAR
( compiled by SUN and SaveFreedom;
plus info from HolyTitClamps ):
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For more "queer things to do"
in the San Franhattan Gay Area,
please visit Larrybob at HTC:

[ http://www.holytitclamps.com/ ]
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And for arts events,
please visit the Squidlist calendar:

[ http://laughingsquid.org/squidlist/calendar/ ]
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Please FORWARD freely, as appropriate.
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OCTOBER ( Shocktober? ) 2004:

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Oct. 30-31:
SATURDAY NIGHT
(or reeeeeally early on Sunday morning):
Turn your clocks back one hour, to Standard Time,
before you go to sleep.
At 2AM PDT on Sunday,
Cal time will "fall back"
to 1 AM PST.
(Does this mean California bars
can serve booze for an extra 60 minutes?)
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CAL-SF: Sunday morning, 31 October:
10am: forum on San Francisco election;
at Unitarian-Universalist center,
1187 Franklin, SF. Free.
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CAL: Halloween SF, Oct. 31,
Sunday, 6 or 7PM to midnight:

In SF's Castro district, "CastroWeen" offers a pre-election moment
for mocking Bush, Ashcroft, Cheney, et alii.
Please be sure to wear a costume and donate $3.
Police will guard the borders of the party zone, and will confiscate contraband;
so DON'T even try to bring in booze, drugs, or anything that could be mistaken for a weapon.
And don't bring valuables.
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For more info, please visit [ http://HalloweenSF.com ].

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Guesstimated schedule:
4pm: Police close off 16th street, between Market & Castro.
6pm: Police close off Market Street from Church to Diamond;
and Castro Street from 16th to 20th streets.
*6pm to midnight: electronic dance music (breakbeats and trance)
at Tantra Underground Dance Stage (Market & Noe).
7pm to midnight: entertainment at March of Light Stage (Castro & 19th).
8pm: marchers gather near queer Center, Market & Octavia; parade at 8:30. (?)
see [ http://marchoflight.org ]
8pm to midnight: entertainment at Main Stage (Market & Castro).
10pm: costume contest at Main Stage.

10 to 12: The later it gets, the drunker some folks will become;
with thieves preying upon the drunks.

12 midnight, sharp: Police pull plugs on the three official sound-stages.
After amplified music ends, listen up for (possible) acoustic drums.
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[Will topfreedom and nudity be tolerated?
SUN hopes so; but can't offer guarantees.
Never argue with, nor disobey, a police officer.
(Save your arguments for a judge.)
If a cop orders you to cover up, promptly do so;
and remain covered.

But if a mere civilian prude orders you to cover up,
don't say anything, and don't make any promises;
just cover up temporarily,
walk away into the crowd until the nudophobe can't see you,
and then do as you please.

If any civilians insult you, smile silently,
then IGNORE them.
If they seem violent,
walk away s-l-o-w-l-y, smiling silently.
Don't waste any of your energy or time on civilian fools. ]
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[ DON'T bring alcohol or other intoxicants; you'll be searched when entering.
If you need or want to get a mild buzz on,
do so BEFORE you try to enter the fenced-off area.
(If you need to be heavily stoned, stay outside;
or go to the SOMA or the Tenderloin.)
Don't try to bring in anything which could be considered a weapon.
Don't bring valuables.
(Bring your cheapest camera, or a one-time camera;
not one which would tempt a thief.)
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DO wear a costume, even if it's just a mask.
(The more originality and imagination you show, the better;
but ANY COSTUME is better than none.)

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NOVEMBER 2004:
American Indian Heritage Month;
Adoption Month.

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USA: Nov. 2, Tuesday: Presidential election

Also, in 11 unfortunate states --
Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan,
Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah;
and OHIO --
voters will decide whether to vandalize their state constitutions,
by adding amendments which diminish human rights.

In Oregon, the vote may be close;
partly because of libertarians.
In all 11 states, these hate amendments will increase turnout by fundis on the right,
and by queers on the left. Bush chose this ploy because fundis outnumber queers.

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CAL-SF: Tuesday, Nov. 2:

CASTRO ELECTION-NIGHT PARTY,

starting around 8pm,
at 18th and Castro streets:

"...hope for the best as
you watch election-night results
projected on an outdoor screen
in the Castro District at a rally
sponsored by Ggreg.com
with MC Peaches Christ...." [-BG]

For more info, please visit:
[ http://www.Ggreg.com ]

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CAL, northern: Nov. 2:
Berkeley citizens will vote on sexwork!
[ http://www.sfbg.com/38/41/news_prostitution.html ]

For more info, please visit the Sex Workers Outreach Project:

[ http://www.swop-usa.org/ ]
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CAL, Nov. 2: Voters must pass or defeat many state propositions;
including ones which would
make CA state primar "non-partisan" (as in Louisiana);
fund stem-cell research;
reform Three Strikes sentencing; etc.
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CAL-SF: Tuesday Nov 2,
7:30 sign up, start at 8 pm:
"House of Love" open mic, hosted by Blue Buddha.
First Tuesday of each month. ...
Are you looking for someplace to do your thang? Do you have need to be a bit of an exhibitionist? Well then you've come to the right place. "House of Love" is looking for you. We're the friendliest and most perverted open mic in town. If you have a song, an angry story, a dance or some fecal art to share then we're your ticket to freedom baby. Join our unconventional family of freaks and pervs and show us your stuff 'cause we will show you ours-and for free!!
Each performer gets 3 songs or about 15 minutes-WOW is right. We give it to you good. http://www.brainwash.com/calendar.html
Brainwash is located @ 1122 Folsom St. (between 7th & 8th /SOMA) (415) 861-FOOD
[-HTC]
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CAL-SF: Nov. 3, Wednesday:

THE DAY AFTER:
protests in various U.S. cities, including San Franhattan:


-- 9AM: gather at Justin Hermann Plaza, downtown SF near Embarcadero;
then march thru downtown & the Tenderloin
( pausing to demonstrate at various places?);
to Federal Building, arriving around noon.
[http://www.BeyondVoting.org]


-- 12 noon: anti-war rally at Federal Building,
on Golden Gate Avenue
between Polk & Larkin,
in Civic Center area, downtown SF.


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-- 5pm: small PEACE demo, at
Castro & Market streets.
Picket for freedom & peace;
discuss election and future.
Costumes (including birthday suits) are welcome.
Please bring your own signs, if any.
[ Sponsored by SUN:
http://pages.prodigy.net/seniornude ]
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--5pm: mass ANTI-WAR rally and march begins at
Powell & Market streets, downtown SF
(near cable-car turnaround):
for "Health Care, not Warfare".
[ Sponsored by Not In Our Name (NION)
and many allied groups. ]
Bring flashlights, drums, noisemakers.
March to Mission & 24th streets.

[ http://www.NIONbayarea.net ]

[ http://bayarea.NotInOurName.net ]

[for details of San Francisco NION demo, please see:
http://www.indybay.org/news/2004/10/1701432.php ]
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CAL-SF: November 4, Thursday, 12 noon:
comedy film, FREE: "Election".
Nixonian dirty tricks in high school?
at main S.F. Public Library,
near Civic Center BART/Muni station.

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CAL-SF: Friday evening, 5 November, at 7pm:
ISRAELI PEACE ACTIVIST
Uri Avnery,
speaking at Unitarian-Universalist center,
1187 Franklin (near Geary), SF.
[Take any Van Ness bus to Geary, then walk to Franklin.]

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CAL-SF: Sunday morning, 7 November:
10am: forum with REESE ERLICH,
on outcome and meaning of Nov. 2 election;
at Unitarian-Universalist center,
1187 Franklin (near Geary), SF. Free.
[Take any Van Ness bus to Geary, then walk to Franklin.]
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CAL: Nov. 7: SF, Cable 29: "Outlook" [queer news], first Sunday, 5pm.
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CAL-SF: Sunday Nov 7, 7:30 pm signup, show 8 pm:
K'VETSH
queer spoken word event. Plus open mic. ...
Hosted by Lynn Breedlove and Tara Jepsen. Open mic sign-up at 7:30,
one piece of 5 minutes or less.
$1-$3 donation.
At Sadie's Flying Elephant bar, 491 Potrero (on the corner of Mariposa)
the first Sunday of every month. [-HTC]
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CAL-SF: Friday Nov 12, 7:30 to 9:30 pm:
screwup:
BDSM for trannies, genderqueers and their friends.
screwup supports the right of individuals to self-identify
instead of having labels forced upon them!
screwup is for trannies, queers, and our friends.
This event is open to all genders and will be held in the meeting space at Eros.
Folks sometimes go out for coffee or food afterwards, so come prepared...
$2-5 donation (optional!) will be accepted for a charity to be determined that evening.
Eros, 2051 Market Street, San Francisco
http://www.screwup.info

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CAL, northern: San Jose:
Saturday Nov 13, 6:30-8 pm:
Fierce Words Tender, women's open mic,
This Saturday, and the second Saturday of each and every fabulous month, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM, at Sisterspirit Bookstore, 938 The Alameda, San Jose. Phenomenal, firey, feminist, phat, and above all, fierce, this is a time for any woman to take the stage and strut her stuff! poetry, comedy, music, improv, storytelling, rap...any kind of performance or art is welcome!
free of charge,
any woman may perform,
men are welcomed in the audience.
http://www.angelfire.com/de/fierceness/
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CAL-SF: Sunday morning, 14 November:
10am: forum on how
foster-care programs dump kids when they turn 18;
at Unitarian-Universalist center,
1187 Franklin (near Geary), SF. Free.
[Take any Van Ness bus to Geary, then walk to Franklin.]
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**CAL-SF: November 17:
Wednesday evening, 6pm:
Michelle Tea emcees
the Radar Reading series
at main SF public library,
downtown near Civic Center BART/Muni station.
FREE.
Tonight we hear
Liz Benefiel,
LYNN BREEDLOVE (!!!),
Ben McCoy,
Zoe Whittal.
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*CAL-SF: Wednesday, Nov 17, 7:30 pm signup, 8 pm show:
SMACK DAB :
an open mic hosted by Kirk Read and Larry-bob Roberts. Making the Castro safe for performance again. Featured performers: Jennifer Blowdryer and Tara Jepsen. 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 ... new gay men's neighborhood health center, 4122 18th Street between Castro and Collingwood. Free.
http://www.magnetsf.org
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CAL-SF: Thursday, November 18, 7:30 pm: Reading and Signing: Becoming a Visible Man, by Jamison Green. .... Books Inc. is proud to welcome Jamison Green, author of Becoming a Visible Man and well-known transsexual activist. Becoming a Visible Man explores the challenges of the female-to-male transsexual experience through personal experience and through critical analysis. Green is the board chair of Gender Education and Advocacy and a board member of the Transgender Law and Policy Institute. His monthly column, "Visible Man," appears on PlanetOut.com.
Free
Books Inc., 2275 Market Street near 16th, San Francisco
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CAL-SF: Friday Nov 19, 7:30 pm:
Oral Fixation :
Spoken Word @ Dolores Park Café --
Every other month on third Friday.
Features, plus open mic -- bring 5 minutes of material -- signup at 7:15.
$3 donation requested, no-one turned away.
All ages.
18th St. and Dolores.
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CAL-SF: Saturday Nov 20, noon-3 pm: San Francisco Queer Leather Munch/Nosh. We meet the third SATURDAY of every month. This is a munch for anyone ages 18 and over in the leather community of any gender or sexuality who identies as queer, lesbian, gay, fag, dyke, genderqueer, genderfuckers, genderbenders, trans, MTF, FTM, bisexual, pansexual, omnisexual, questioning, intersexed, etc. We will be meeting at the SF LGBT Center Cafe on the 1st floor, 1800 Market St. For those who have never ... heard of a munch, this is a gathering of like-minded people to discuss anything and everything under the sun, as well as a place to meet new people. Please note this event is now 18 and over ....

CAL-SF: Sunday morning, 21 November,
10am: forum on
getting ready for a GREEN CHRISTMAS;
at Unitarian-Universalist center,
1187 Franklin (near Geary), SF. Free.
[Take any Van Ness bus to Geary, then walk to Franklin.]
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USA: Nov. 25, Thursday: Thanksgiving (4th Thurs. in Nov.).
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