SF events 10.15

more events: http://www.globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bayarea.php

SCHWARZENEGGER PLANS WHOLESALE ENERGY GIVEAWAY
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0310/S00087.htm

# "Circus Cipher Collaboratory with a focus on Choreography"
Hosted and facilitated by Tirza Naramore Wed Oct 15 6pm – 9:30
(arrive on time) Noodle Factory at 26th and Union in Oakland
(Near W.Oakland Bart) $5-$15 Sliding scale- No one turned away

# Party 10/15 Celebrating the Candidacy of Dennis J. Kucinich for President
POTLUCK PARTY a.. Peace and international cooperation b.. Universal health care c.. Economic justice d.. The right to choose e.. Campaign finance reform f.. Protection of the environment g.. Human rights h.. Workers rights i.. Our civil liberties and so much more.
Wed Oct. 15th, 6:30 - 10:00p 329 Richland Ave. at Murray, Bernal Hts.
(two blocks from Mission St.) http://www.kucinich.us


# Every Thu http://www.KPFA.org 94.1fm 1-2 pm Herbal Highway
2-3 pm Caroline Casey http://www.visionaryactivism.com
http://www.spiritualintrigue.com/radioshow.htm

# 'Is America an Empire?' http://www.sfbg.com/38/03/x_alerts.html
Thursday, Oct. 16, Niall Ferguson, author of Empire: The Rise and Demise of the British World Order and the Lessons for Global Power, discusses the global impact of recent actions by the United States in his presentation, "Is America an Empire? Should It Be One?" 5:45-7 p.m., University of San Francisco, Lone Mountain Campus, 2800 Turk, S.F. Free. (415) 422-6357.

# D.A. candidates on drugs and civil liberties http://www.sfbg.com/38/03/x_alerts.html
Thursday, Oct. 16, the San Francisco Late Night Coalition sponsors "The RAVE Act: The War on Drugs and Civil Liberties in San Francisco," a forum with district attorney candidates Terence Hallinan, Bill Fazio, and Kamala Harris. The SFLNC was instrumental in the creation of the Entertainment Commission, which works closely with the District Attorney's Office. 7-10 p.m., SomArts Gallery, 934 Brannan, S.F. Free.

# Thu Oct 16 http://www.SomArts.org Gallery, 934 Brannan @ 8th 7pm
http://www.ACLU.org 7:30-9pm District Attorney Candidate Forum
9-10pm Public Discussion with Graham Boyd FREE
The RAVE Act, the War on Drugs and Civil Liberties in SF
A District Attorney Candidate Forum with: DA Terrance Hallinan
DA Candidate Bill Fazio, DA Candidate Kamala Harris

# Thu Oct 16 7-9 pm Stop Breast Cancer Where it Starts - Stop Toxic Pollution
Participate in a lively discussion about the scam of Breast Cancer
Awareness Month. Find out how pharmaceutical and chemical company
giant Astra Zeneca conceived of Breast Cancer Awareness Month to
increase their sales of tamoxifen (a drug given to women after they
are diagnosed with breast cancer, and that is also on the Prop 65
list of cancer causing chemicals). Industry-backed events Breast
Cancer Awareness Month and Race for the Cure fail to talk about real
prevention of breast cancer - stopping the toxic pollution that is
causing elevated rates of cancer. Speakers are breast cancer
survivors Barbara Brenner the Executive Director of Breast Cancer
Action, Judy Brady with the Toxic Links Coalition, and Marleen Quint
who is a health advocate. Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo
@ Dwight, Berkeley. http://www.ecologycenter.org

# Thurs Oct 16 - Three Documentaries 7 pm FREE @ POND 324 14th St.
b/w Valencia & Mission http://www.mucketymuck.org

# 3310 19th St (at South Van Ness), apt #302 near 16th St BART.
Yoga and Contact Every Thursday at 7 pm hour of Yoga followed by
hour and a half of Contact Improv. weekly donation-based events
http://www.cs.berkeley.edu/~vladlen/YogaContact.htm

10/17 Seize the Airwaves! http://www.craigslist.org/eve/14003602.html

# 10/17: Seize the Airwaves! http://radio.indymedia.org
http://www.freeradio.org http://www.radio4all.org http://www.diymedia.net

# Another " '9/11' " Great Crimes/ A Greater Cover-Up event @
http://www.CELLspace.org 2050 Bryant @ 18th Fri Oct 17, 7p-10p
JIM HOFFMAN, JEFF STRAHL, KEN JENKINS, ED RIPPY , Don Paul
http://www.wtc7.net http://www.communitycurrency.org/9-11.html
http://www.gnn.tv http://www.COPvCIA.com http://www.thewaronfreedom.com
http://www.globalresearch.ca http://www.infowars.com http://www.tenc.net
http://www.cooperativeresearch.org http://www.questionsquestions.net
http://www.oilempire.us http://www.peakoil.net http://www.globalresearch.ca

# FREE Miel y Leche , seeking the Land of Milk and Honey... Shelley Cook
Al Chin http://www.SOMARTS.org 934 Brannan @ 8th FRI Oct 17 7pm
http://www.mysticvibration.com http://www.mysticvibration.com/luna.html

# 'Musicians for Matt Gonzalez' http://www.sfbg.com/38/03/x_alerts.html
Friday, Oct. 17, local musicians Julie Dillon and Renee Padgett present live music and art in a benefit for Board of Supervisors president Matt Gonzalez's mayoral candidacy. 8 p.m.-midnight, Club Waziema, 543 Divisadero Donati

# Loll-i-Pop, a Queer Film Benefit Party Fri Oct 17 9p-2a $10 ($7 costume)
"Another Day" a film about gender.
featuring: burlesque * drag * comedy * hip hop * passion dancing
Hosted by Shar Rednour (local porn star and videographer), Rusty
Hips (SF Drag King 2002) and Julia Query(comedian and
filmmaker Live!Nude!Girls!UNITE! which was recently bought by
HBO). Performances by: Burlesque-Esque (SF's newest original political
and sexy burlesque), Harlem Shake (the Nation's first women of
color burlesque troupe formed by Simone de la Getto), Diamond
Daggers (13 ladies stunning girls tripping the light fantastic), The
Passion Dance Troupe (led by comedian and writer Sara Gina
Jones, Passion Dancing lessons), Katastrophe (aka Rocco
Kayiatos spills the beats homohop style), and spinning some
tunes: DJ Sam, shanestar & Juree. stage management by Agent
Handy. Raffle prizes for best lollipop-oriented-costume: think
strawberry shortcake, cherry blast, chocolate-banana. Sponsored
by: Film Arts Foundation (STAND grant); Vixen Creations & SIR
Video. volunteer & more info: Club Galia 2565 Mission St
415-970-9777 21+ shanestar [at] earthlink.net 415-206-9392

# Communist Party 17 Oct http://www.dimension7.com/CCCP $10 10pm-late
Comrade Laird, Comrade Alaric, Comrade Felix the Dog, Revolutionary Propoganda:
Comrade Culture. Military and Communist attire Encouraged.


# Every Fri http://www.KPFA.org 94.1fm 1-2 pm Terra Verde

# Bioneers Conference - Oct. 17-19 educational event aimed at strengthening,
expanding networks of practical visionaries working on behalf of the
environment and people. The conference spreads solutions-oriented stories -
including both ecological models and social strategies - for restoring the
Earth. Located at the Marin Center in San Rafael. $75/day.
http://www.bioneers.org/conference_page/conferencehub.html or call

# Healing Waters Oct 17-19 Big Bend Hot Springs, Shasta County
$25. Pre-Sale Tickets Luana 415.777.9944 (lu [at] videology.com)


# Flea Market Show: Ouside Art Oct 18 Sat 11A-6:30pm Free
Berkeley Flea Market Ashby Bart Station in Berkeley

# Fashions in Flight at the Crissy Field Centennial of Flight Celebration
Sat Oct 18 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fashion shows at 11:30 a.m., 12:15, 1, 1:45 and 2:30
p.m. FREE Crissy Field Presidio SF http://www.crissyfield.org

# Human Chess Game Oct 18 1pm free first game :
http://mysite.verizon.net/johnnieutah/chess/LESchessmain.html
a map of the board can be found here:
http://mysite.verizon.net/johnnieutah/chess/sfchessmain.html
learn more about playing the role of a piece here:
http://mysite.verizon.net/johnnieutah/chess/piece.html
The Mission 16th and Valencia -ish San Francisco
10/18 giant human chess game http://www.craigslist.org/eve/17103283.html

# Partner Yoga Workshop Deborah + Nicole Sat Oct 18, 2:45-4:45pm
3310 19th St (at South Van Ness), apt #302 near 16th St BART.
also Yoga + Contact Every Thursday at 7 pm hour of Yoga followed by
hour and a half of Contact Improv. weekly donation-based events
http://www.cs.berkeley.edu/~vladlen/YogaContact.htm

# Sat Oct 18 5:30p HOMELAND SECURITY SHOW 3135 Filbert St. Oakland $3
3135 Filbert St. Oakland San Pablo @ 32nd http://www.ABCOwaterproofing.us
gallery, bands, puppet show, film, performance + over 40 artists.

# Hello all. On Sat Oct 18th, ABCO waterproofing,an Oakland artists'warehouse (near the Noodle Factory), is putting on an art show called Homeland Security. There will be paintings, sculptures, installation pieces and performers. They are looking for more perfomers. If the idea of doing a performance art piece, or a wandering character inspired by homeland security, or challenging homeland security, let me know ASAP. This is a one night event, and will be a fun party in addition to an amazing night with the innovative artwork of over 40 artists. AM 510-595-0806

# Alexander Cockburn at AK Press Sat. Oct. 18th, 7pm. free.
Politics of Anti-Semitism edited by nationally syndicated columnists,
Alexander Cockburn and Jeffrey St. Clair 674 A 23rd St., Oakland
This groundbreaking book includes essays by Edward Said, Robert Fisk, Norman
Finkelstein, Shaheed Alam. 510-208-1700 or angela [at] akpress.org
Alexander Cockburn will also be speaking at two other Bay Area Events:
SF Modern Times bookstore on Sun Oct. 19 888 Valencia @ 20th. 7or8pm
Oakland Diesel Books Tue Oct. 21st at 7:30pm 510-653-9965

# YOU ARE Cordially INVITED to a Sacred Celebration... Sat Oct 18 7p-1a
SpiralMuse, Peace X Peace, and Gather the Women present ~
AWAKENING: An Ecstatic Dance Celebration for body, mind and spirit
Come and Experience an evening of connection, inspiration and celebration.
Festivities Include... Ambient and house DJ's Poi Dancing by the Temple of Poi fireFLYgirlz
Ceremony at 9:00 pm Healing space including massage Peace X Peace documentary
$25. http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=55287

# Orgasmic BF Party Sat Oct 18 7p-2am $2 costume, $5 without
live potent orgasmic perf : troops_the mammaz_veronica lipgloss
experimental dental school_dj’s destined & branden
booty fresh-photo-booth by A.S.S. (academy of stupidity and spectacle)
contest plus butt dart games with stuffed animals & prizes
let your prana resonate with stimulating arts & rhytms
Fatima clothing & accessories for sale and Abyssinian Roots Creations
live painting by a.k.a. spark & mateo wine-sake-beer-sandwiches
Canvas Gallery 1200 9th Ave (at Lincoln) http://www.thecanvasgallery.com

# Sat. Oct 18 8 pm Green Aid Benefit Party for Ed Rosenthal http://www.green-aid.com
Comedy * Live Music * Dancing * Open Bar * Appetizers & Dessert
Entertainment with V Featuring Matt Venuti of The Venusians, dance music with a deep galactic beat, Nancy Hall & The Curios, political and personal, acoustic funk to folk and Ngaio, Invigorating comedy $75 ($50 tax deductible) SOMARTS Cultural Center, 934 Brannan at 8th Street, San Francisco
For reservations or info, contact: Virginia Resner (415) 753-6602 or virginiaresner [at] earthlink.net


# Six on Sex SF Open Studios Sat Sun Oct 18-19 11a-6p free
Six SF underground art photographers, Mark I. Chester, Michael Rosen,
Charles Gatewood, Phyllis Christopher, David Steinberg and Michael Blue
1229 Folsom @ 8th/ 9th http://mchester.best.vwh.net/sos.html


10/19 ART SHOW/RECEPTION AT THE OAKLAND ANIMAL SHELTER
1-3pm http://www.craigslist.org/eve/17339141.html

# Male Intimacy Workshop Philippe + gang Sun Oct 19, 5:30-11:00pm
3310 19th St (at South Van Ness), apt #302 near 16th St BART.
also Yoga + Contact Every Thursday at 7 pm hour of Yoga followed by
hour and a half of Contact Improv. weekly donation-based events
http://www.cs.berkeley.edu/~vladlen/YogaContact.htm

# IS ANTI-ZIONISM ANTI-SEMITIC? A Panel on CounterPunch's Hot New Book:
"The Politics of Anti-Semitism." Speakers include: ALEXANDER COCKBURN
JEFFREY BLANKFORT LENNI BRENNER SCOTT HANDLEMAN SUN OCT 19 7PM
145 DWINELLE HALL UC BERKELEY $5 http://www.ebcaw.org
http://www.craigslist.org/eve/17671190.html

# Stop police brutality http://www.sfbg.com/38/03/x_alerts.html
Wed Oct. 22, wear black for a march and rally for the eighth national Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Repression, and the Criminalization of a Generation. The event is sponsored by the October 22 Coalition, the Idriss Stelley Foundation, and Bay Area PoliceWatch. Meet at 24th and Mission Sts. 3 p.m., march to City Hall 4 p.m., rally at City Hall 5:30 p.m., 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, S.F. (415) 864-5153.

# Mayor Tom Ammiano? http://www.sfbg.com/38/03/x_alerts.html
Wed Oct. 22, join the Tom Ammiano for Mayor campaign for a previctory celebration. The official vote won't come in until Nov. 7, but Ammiano's campaign wants to celebrate whom it thinks will be San Francisco's next mayor. 6-8 p.m., San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center, fourth floor, 1800 Market Donat

# The Revolution Will Not Be Televised – Hugo Chavez and Democracy in Venezuela
Fri Oct 24 7:30PM 1st Un Meth Church, 9 Ross Valley Dr @4th St San Rafael
Learn what the White House thought about the coup in the world’s fifth largest producer of oil (providing 14% of the United States’ petroleum). subscribe: announce-request [at] mpjc.org
# 3-Day outdoor campout Oct 24-26 http://www.straylightproductions.com
# Planet on Our Plate - Sustaining Us, Sustaining Earth
Stanford University Kresge Auditorium Sat Oct 25, 8:30am-4pm
A food-systems event highlighting seasonal, local and organic
foods and inspiring ways to create positive change.
schedule /register http://www.globalcommunity.org/planet
# OCT 25 Spiral Dance Regency Grand Ballroom 1300 Van Ness @ Sutter
6:30PM Ritual at 7:30 PM $20 http://www.reclaiming.org/rituals/samhain.html
# FENCESITTERS COSTUME BALL, a bi dance party With sexy house,
dark techno and slow grooves by DJ Pimprock (Bondage a G Go)
Happy Kid Marty (Happy Kids) Sat Oct 25, 9p-2a Jezebel's, 510 Larkin
at Turk. 21 up. $10 w/ Threesome Special: $2 off for each of the three!
Costumes/Masks Encouraged!
# Immigrant Pride Day Día de la Raza/Día de los pueblos indígenas
Sun Oct 26, 10 am - 6 pm Mission @ 24th and 25th St SF
# LOREN'S SUNDAY SERVICE SMASH & BIRTHDAY PARTY! SUN OCT 26
Service starts at 10:30am or just come for the party, ~12:15pm @
First Congregational Church Oakland, 27 @ Harrison
We'll have salad, pizza & pumpkin pie bring beverage share if you'd like.
# Autumn Abundance Celebration with Rayek and friends
Raw Food and Performance Dinner Party Sun Oct 26, 6:00pm
3310 19th St (at South Van Ness), apt #302 near 16th St BART.
also Yoga + Contact Every Thursday at 7 pm hour of Yoga followed by
hour and a half of Contact Improv. weekly donation-based events
http://www.cs.berkeley.edu/~vladlen/YogaContact.htm
# Wed Oct 29 7-9pm Common Grounds: Land, Coffee, Rural Organizing Guatemala
Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo @Dwight, Berkeley. FREE http://www.ecologycenter.org
# Halloween Party Castro Blocked off to Church till 1am
http://www.halloweensf.com with After party at Somarts
# Fri Oct 31 Somarts Gallery, 934 Brannan $20, 18+, 11pm-7am http://www.tantrasf.com
# trance/breaks stage at Castro Halloween 7p-midnight sound system/visuals.
after party http://www.Somarts.org DJ Ricardo, Dimitri,Vibrasphere.
# oct 31st - Halloween at false prophet http://www.false-profit.com

# Earth Teams Student Enviro Leadership Training - Nov 1 & 2 2003
The purpose of this conference (located in the Marin Headlands) is to
inspire students to become environmental leaders in their own communities
and beyond. The weekend will be loaded with inspirational speakers,
workshops, hikes, music, networking of students from a wide array of
communities and much more. Speakers include Van Jones, Patrick
Reinsborough, Meighan Davis, Daniel Kammen, Dave Westman, and Will Scott.
Activities include creating a mural, sunset yoga on the beach,
environmental films, a moonlight hike and live music. Space is limited, so
be sure to send in your application along with the consent form and a $30
check. Deadline is October 25. For further information visit
http://www.earthteam.net shermind [at] earthteam.net 925-274-3669.
# The Inner Mounting Flame A Celebration of the HARMONIC CONCORDANCE
Sat Nov. 8 @ Xenodrome 1320 Potrero @ 25th St 8:00 pm to Midnight $15
# Fecal Face's ARTY PARTY 6 Sat, Nov 8 SF http://www.fecalface.com
# SF Green Festival - Nov. 8 and 9 Concourse Exhibition Ctr 8th @ Brannan
brings together green enterprises, environmental groups, leading thinkers
on the green economy, and thousands of attendees for a two-day party with a
very serious objective - strenghtening the locally-controlled, green
economy and expanding popular support for policies aimed at sustainability
and social justice. http://www.greenfestivals.com/sanfrancisco.htm
# NOV 15 Cow Palace VELO SWAP, biggest bike swap meet in the country.
http://www.cyclecide.com http://www.critical-mass.org lesscars.org
# Nov 19-21 2003 : FTAA Demos Miami http://www.stopftaa.org flfairtrade.org
Th Nov 20 111 Minna @ 2nd st. Rainforest benefit http://conservecostarica.org
massage tables hemp, organic cotton clothing organic wine hemp ale organic beer
Yerba Mate amazon tea sustainably harvested nuts and crafts, rainforest foods
6-9 $25 free eats and drinks. >9 10-20 slide scale DJs, drinks,
# November 22-23: Vigil and Direct Action Georgia http://www.soaw.org
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