m17 bike2work, GenderEnders, Asian Heritage, etc.

Wed 17 May
Hollie Hardy
@ Smack Dab/Magnet
"Smack Dab," an open stage hosted by Kirk Read and Larry-bob Roberts.
REeclaiming the Castro as a space for queers talking to each other and sharing their talents.
Featured performer: Hollie Hardy, a bad-girl biker, fire dancer, poet, and perpetual student, currently in pursuit of a creative writing degree at San Francisco State U.... She lives in the gritty urban underbelly of Oakland.
Bring five minutes of words, music, comedy, performance, dance, or whatever it is you do, or just come on down and be part of the spirit of camaraderie. 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.
Wednesday, May 17, 7:30 pm signup, 8 pm show.
Magnet, 4122 18th St. btwn Castro andCollingwood.
FREE.
http://www.magnetsf.org
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Wed 17 May
Benefit for
Godspeed, the movie
@ El Rio
An all out major benefit party to kick-off the fundraising for filming of Godspeed, the movie, based upon the award-winning book by Lynn Breedlove.
Featuring Jay Walker, The Cockivores, Citizen Kings, Diamond Daggers, Damegoodz,
Sistas in the Pit, Burlesque Esque, Radical Cheerleaders, Oakland Fejacks, Storm Florez
and Shawna Virago.
Based on the award winning novel by punk rock star, Lynn Breedlove,
Godspeed is a beautiful narrative set against the backdrop of San Francisco.
It features a transgender [F2M] punk-rocker's story on the big screen for the first time.
The Godspeed Film Project is a fiscally sponsored project of Intersection for the Arts (http://www.theintersection.org).
Donations made directly to Intersection for the Arts on the film's behalf are fully tax-deductible.
Please write Godspeed in the subject line of your check.

$7 - $20 sliding scale.
Wed., May 17.
Doors at 8, show at 9pm.
El Rio, 3158 Mission St. at Valencia.
Info: Sally Rubin, 415-216-6147

sallyrubinfilms [at] gmail.com

http://www.godspeedfilm.com


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OAKLAND: Thursday, May 18
Bike to pancakes
It's Oakland's 13th annual Bike to Work Day;
let the city replenish the calories you burned on your strenuous commute
with free pancakes.
7am – 9 a.m.
Oakland City Hall Plaza
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakl.
bikeped [at] oaklandnet.com
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SF: Thursday, May 18
Bike to Work
Give commuting to work by bicycle a try at the annual SF Bike to Work Day.
Check out an energizer station on your way and get
free coffee, treats, and bike accessories.
All day
For info on energizer stations and events, visit
http://www.sfbike.org
&
http://www.511.org
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Yes, it's in SARATOGA :
Friday, May 19, 7:30 pm: The Winsome Griffles
(Larry-bob, Jack and Stark Raving Brad)
with opening act The Babiarz-Scott Band.
$5.
http://www.myspace.com/winsomegriffles
at the Blue Rock Shoot, 14523 Big Basin Way,
Saratoga, California 95070
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Friday, May 19th, 8pm-10pm: Sizzle presents:
GenderEnders !
. a night of trans- and gender-focused performance, featuring
Meliza BaÒales, solidad decosta, Eli Wise.
Plus Julia Serano's upcoming book Feminine Wiles.
$5 sliding scale
http://genderenders.com
http://feminapotens.com
at Femina Potens Gallery, 465 South Van Ness @ 16th St,
Mission District, San Francisco
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SF, May 20, Saturday:
[ the day before B2B ]
the second annual
ASIAN HERITAGE STREET FAIR
http://www.AsianFairSF.com/
11AM to 6PM
in the outer Sunset District of SF
on Irving Street,
between 20th and 25th Avenues.
FREE.
Take N Judah streetcar from downtown SF.
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Saturday, May 20, 2006, 7:30 to 9:30 PM, doors open at 7:00 PM:
Writers with Drinks:
A fundraiser for OTHER, a magazine for people who don't feel represented by mainstream media categories. Other #9 now available!
Featuring: Ayelet Waldman, John Lescroart, Keith Knight, Sheng Wang and Bianca James.
$3 to $5 sliding scale.
Charlie Anders MCs and vamps
http://www.writerswithdrinks.com
http://www.othermag.org
Make Out Room, 3225 -- 22nd. St.
between Mission and Valencia, San Francisco
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May 20, Saturday: OREGON:
6th annual
Portland Masturbate-a-thon
led by Darklady !


http://www.darklady.com

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheDarkAtrium

http://www.livejournal.com/~darklady_produc

http://www.masturbate-a-thon.org

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Berko:
HIMALAYAN Fair 2006:
May 20 and 21:
Live Oak Park, north Berkeley:
$8 per day.
For details, please visit:

http://www.HimalayanFair.net/about_the_fair.htm

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21 May 2006, Sunday:

BAY TO BREAKERS.

Can a serious world-class footrace
be combined with a strolling clothing-optional party?
Only in San Francisco!
"Bay to Breakers" (aka Bare 2 Breakers, aka B2B) turns 95 this year.


The main commercial sponsor has changed (again),
but we expect clothing-optionality to continue.

SUN urges you to register, IF you can afford to.
However, even the poor can participate, registered or not.

http://www.INGbaytobreakers.com

[ Note: The official B2B website & literature may claim that nudity is forbidden;
but such disclaimers aren't "reality-based".
There will be at least two organized nude/topfree groups,
and more informal groups; plus lone streakers. ]
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21 May 2006
Sunday

PEACE WALKERS
@ Bay2Breakers

Nudes4peace gather at 9 am on Steiner Street,
at the north side of Hayes Street,
next to Alamo Square (park).
We'll watch Bay2Breakers runners, then join walkers.
Please bring peace signs, drums, flags.
All peaceful adults are welcome, clothed or not.

( Traditionally, B2B is clothing-optional. )

Updates may appear at
< http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nakity/ >


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Tuesday, May 23,
6:30pm - 8pm:
[ for HIV-positive persons and their caregivers? ]
Immune Enhancement Project's
SPRING CLEANSE Workshop -
Cooking for the Five Seasons.
Cooking Demonstrations! Easy Recipes! Natural Techniques for an Energizing Spring Cleanse!
In Chinese medicine, Spring is the season of the Liver; and the season of Yang energy rising,
and of fresh starts...
Acupuncturist and Macrobiotic Chef Nishanga Bliss will offer you gentle and effective ways
of clearing away last year's accumulations;
and will demonstrate practical and simple techniques for strengthening your Liver.
Bolster your Immune System and increase your Vitality with a Spring Cleanse!
COST: $5 Donation to Free.
http://www.iepclinic.com
LGBT Center, 1800 Market St.
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Wednesday, May 24, 6pm-8pm:
Sarah Schulman book talk

at GLBT Historical Society, 657 Mission St. #300, near 3rd St in SOMA

http://www.glbthistory.org

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circa 27 (?) May:

SF masturbate-a-thon:

http://www.masturbate-a-thon.com/

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circa May 27, Saturday: RUSSIA:
Is Moscow sufficiently cultured yet,
to tolerate
the first queer Pride parade in Russia?

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/08/21/MNG4GEB2OM1.DTL

[ This event, if allowed, will be related to the International Days Against HOmophobia
(IDAHO), May 24-28. For more info, google
Project GayRussia.ru ]
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SF:
May 28 (?):
Carnaval
(sensual, but clothist)

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