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| Tues. November 3, 2009 9:15 pm Landmark's Clay Theatre 2261 Fillmore St San Francisco |
 FRENCH CINEMA NOW presents STELLADirector: Sylvie Verheyde (France 2008) Yet another standing ovation from Venice Days audiences, this time for Sylvie Verheyde’s third feature film, Stella [trailer]. The actress-screenwriter-director turned to her childhood for inspiration, to make a wonderfully moving yet unsentimental coming-of-age autobiography. Eleven-year-old Stella (newcomer Léora Barbara) lives a turbulent but lively life among the barflies of her parents’ working class bar and boarding house. A poor student, when she starts middle school in a richer neighbourhood she quickly realizes the disadvantages and unhappiness that her ignorance and apathy present. Her first real friendship with someone her age, the daughter of Argentinean exiles and intellectuals (Melissa Rodrigues), opens her up to a world beyond drinking, gambling and fights – of books, music and dreams of new possibilities. ALSO THIS EVENING AT 9:15 ADHEN ~ Director: Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche (Dernier maquis, France/Algeria 2008) insightfully examines the tensions between overlapping French and Algerian identities, here turns to France’s industrial sprawl for a visually bold and atmospheric meditation on the clash of capitalism and religious tradition. View full French Cinema Now schedule |
SAN FRANCISCO POETS Allen Cohen Poetry "Cover to Cover," streaming audio at www.kpfa.org, radiOM archived audio recordings from KPFA-FM radio in Berkeley (1949-1995)
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San Francisco Literary Tours A Little History Nov. 6, 1965 -- Nov. 16, 1897 Birthdays Nov. 1, 1872 ~ Nov. 1, 1880 ~ Sholem Asch, Polish-born Yiddish American novelist and playwright ( d.1957) November 5, 1850~ born Ella Wheeler Wilcox Nov 5, 1857 ~Pennsylvania native Ida Minerva Tarbell (d.1944), author and investigative journalist ('muckraker'), nemesis of Standard Oil Company Nov 5, 1885 ~ Will Durant ( d.1981), Massachusetts-born writer and historian, who with his wife, Ariel, authored the 11-volume Story of Civilization. Nov. 7, 1913 ~ Albert Camus lives, Mondovi, Algeria. Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957. Nov 8, 1710 ~ Henry Fielding's sister Sarah Fielding (d.1768), British author of The Governess, or The Little Female Academy (1749), the first novel in English written especially for children Nov. 11, 1922~ born, modern American writer Kurt Vonnegut, in Indianapolis. Vonnegut highlights the horrors & absurdities of 20th century "civilization." Nov. 11, 1928~ Mexican novelist Carlos Fuentes Nov. 11, 1950 ~ Romanian poet, editor, satirist and dissident Mircea Dinescu , aka 'The Jester-Poet' Nov. 15,1887 ~ St. Louis poet and 1951 Pulitzer Prize winner Marianne Moore (d.1972) Nov 16, 1889 ~Pulitzer Prize winning, Pittsburgh-born playwright and journalist George Simon Kaufman (d.1961) Nov. 13, 1850~ Nov 18, 1836 British humorist and dramtist, the lyrical half of the Gilbert & Sullivan team, Nov. 18 1836 ~ Savannah-born Academy-Award-winning lyricist Johnny Mercer (1909; d.1976), who wrote 'Moon River,' 'Come Rain or Come Shine,' and 'Days of Wine and Roses,' among many others. (d.1909) Nov. 18 1836 ~ born, Canadian novelist, poet, and short-story writer Margaret Atwood poems online Nov 18, 1874 ~ Clarence Day ( d.1935), NYC writer, author of Life with Father Nov. 21, 1694 ~ Voltaire (Francois Marie Arouet) lives, Paris. At 65 he spent three days writing Candide\ Nov. 22 .1869 ~ born, Andre [Paul Guillame] Gide (d-1951) Nov. 22, 1819 ~ George Eliot, aka Mary Anne Evans, English novelist, Mill on the Floss Nov. 24, 1849 ~ Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849; d.1924), writer of The Secret Garden Nov. 28, 1757 ~ born, visionary and revolutionary English poet and painter William Blake ( d.1827), well-known for Songs of Innocence (1789), Songs of Experience (1794), and The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (d.-1827 Nov 29, 1781 ~ Venezuelan poet and scholar Andrés Bello aka Andrés de Jesús María y José Bello López Nov. 29, 1832 ~ Louisa May Alcott (1832; d.1888), Pennsylvania-born author of Little Women and Little Men Nov. 29, 1898 ~born, C. S. Lewis , English essayist, children's writer, and Christian apologist (d.1963) Nov 30, 1667 ~born, English satirist Jonathan Swift, author of A Modest Proposal and Gulliver's Travels (d.1745) Art
Gone Beyond Nov. 1, 1972 ~ Ezra Pound, American modernist poet, dies, Venice, Italy. Nov. 7, 1990 -- Indian-born English author Lawrence Durrell, best known for The Alexandria Quartet, dies in Sommières, France. Nov. 9, 1953-- Nov. 9, 1928 ~ Anne Sexton, born Massachusetts poet and suicide (d.1974) Nov. 18, 1976~ Surrealist photographer, anarchist, Man Ray dies in Paris. Nov. 20, 1910 ~ Leo Tolstoy, 82, Russian writer, philosopher and social activist, anarchist dies of pneumonia while fleeing from his wife of 48 years. wikipedia Nov 23, 1920 ~ |
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| Tues. November 3, 2009 7:00 pm Faithful Fools Ministry 234 Hyde St. near Eddy San Francisco |
ROUND IV ~ SPARRING with BEATNIK GHOSTS in the LAND OF THE DEAD ~ Poetry Live w/ COLLAGE ART by RAMU AKI Featuring: Ingrid Keir, Cara Vida, Lunation with Clara Hsu & Bill Mercer, Wise Proof Avatari, Jane Ormerod, Don Brennan, James Cagney, H.D. Moe, Keith Savage, Pianist Steve Arntson |
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| Tues. November 3 2009 6:00 pm Mechanics’ Institute 57 Post Street near Market St San Francisco |
Paris Postcards: The Golden Age Leonard Pitt Leonard Pitt's Paris Postcards is a stunning volume of historicalpostcards that takes readers deep into the art and heart of both the postcard and of Paris itself. The invention of the postcard in the nineteenth century revolutionized communication and became a craze that spread around the world. The postcards collected here reveal the true artwork of the original medium, from hand-tinting techniques to nostalgic details. The messages penned to loved ones back home are perhaps the most delightful gems: "Bringing your wife to Paris is like bringing a meal to a banquet," quips one traveler. In its colorful entirety, Paris Postcards creates an enduring time capsule of Paris and tourism in the early twentieth century. |
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| Sunday May 31 2009 6:30 pm - 9 pm Bossa Nova 139 8th Street San Francisco map |
 Join Adriana and Bryan for cool Bossa Nova and Samba beats live this evening.. Adriana's silky sound and Bryan's own brand of guitar are infused with their passion for the music of Brazil. The Bossa Nova restaurant and lounge is a little slice of Brazil with good drinks and food in a cozy atmosphere.Adriana's website |
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| Wed. November 4, 2009 7:00 pm 472 44 Street Oakland a@ Telegraph near MacArthur BART. map |
Next Meeting of "Getting Published" Guest speaker IS nationally-acclaimed author, Joe Quirk, whose new novel_ Exult_, was published in July by Vox Novus, a small press. His previously published works include: _It's Not You, It's Biology: The Science of Love, Sex, and Relationships _(Running Press, 2008, non-fiction), and _The Ultimate Rush _(St. Martin's Press, 1999, his first novel), both national bestsellers. He also wrote: _Call to Rescue: The Story of the Marine Mammal Center_ (Chronicle Books,1999). This event is at Clive Matson's home. Check out Joe's website at www.joequirk.com to read about him and his new book. I hope you will join us to learn about Joe's experiences with small and large presses;he's also explored on-line options and may have some interesting things to say, or indeed propose, about the next round of publishers. Our gatherings are meant as a support group and are free, though we will pass the hat for donations for Joe. Come with questions, and if some of you bring projects, so much the better. We'll pool our resources and give what specific help we can. |
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| Wed. November 4 2009 7:30 pm Jewish Community Library 1835 Ellis St. San Francisco |
Hidden Children of the Holocaust: Belgian Nuns and Their Daring Rescue of Young Jews from the Nazis A talk and reading by Suzanne Vromen In 1942 in Belgium, when the Nazis began the roundup of Jewish families, parents searched desperately for a safe haven for their children. Vromen interviewed men and women who were hidden as children, the women of the Resistance, and the Mothers Superior and nuns who sheltered more than 1,200 children. |
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| Thur. November 5, 2009 7:00 pm Make-Out Room 3225 22nd St. (@ Mission) San Francisco |
A Heartbeat and a Guitar: Johnny Cash and the Making of Bitter Tears |
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| Thurs. November 5 2009 3:30 pm Poetry Center HUM 512 SF State University San Francisco |
The Poetry Center presents Ana Božičević and Amy King Together, they curate The Stain of Poetry: A Reading Series in Brooklyn, NY. Ana Božičević emigrated to NYC from Croatia in 1997. Her first book of poetry is Stars of the Night Commute (Tarpaulin Sky Press, Fall 2009). She's also the author of several chapbooks. For more, visit nightcommute.org. Amy King is the author of I’m the Man Who Loves You and Antidotes for an Alibi, both from Blazevox Books, The People Instruments (Pavement Saw Press), and forthcoming, Slaves to Do These Things and I Want to Make You Safe. She moderates the Poetics List, sponsored by The Electronic Poetry Center (SUNY-Buffalo/University of Pennsylvania), and the Women’s Poetry Listserv (WOMPO), and teaches English and Creative Writing at SUNY Nassau Community College. For more info,amyking.org. |
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| Thurs.November 5, 2009 5 pm -late 111 Minna Gallery 2nd St. and Minna St. San Francisco |
 ART SHOW~ Presenting THE NOVEMBERISTS Artists Reception group show -- 5 collages click image for flyer Featured Artists: Alex Braubach, Alex Case, Catto Houghton, Chris Stokes, Christopher Butler, David Fallis, Dusty Genard, Ian Robert Mullen, Jesse Gidcumb, Kelly Nicolaisen, Matt Gonzalez, Mike Steffen, Ryan Coffey, Sean Brimer, Tim Schafer, Yoni Matatyaou (21+ over) |
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| Thurs. November 5, 2009 7:30 pm Moe’s Books 2476 Telegraph Ave. Berkeley, Ca. |
Poetry Flash presents a poetry reading by Barbara Claire Freeman, Incivilities, and Endi Bogue Hartigan, One Sun Storm, (510/849-2087, ) |
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| Thurs. November 5, 2009 6:00 pm –10:00 pm Bar opens at 6:00 pm Exploratorium Palace of Fine Arts 3601 Lyon Street San Francisco |
 Electrifying Science with Dr. MegaVolt®Blow your mind with an electrifying After Dark event in honor of the Exploratorium's 40th anniversary. Austin Richards, aka Dr. MegaVolt®, will perform with Tesla coils from within a metal suit, jousting with electrical arcs traveling as much as fourteen feet through the air. Dr. Richards, who received his doctorate in particle physics from UC Berkeley, has been making his own Tesla coils since 1981, and has performed with them since 1997. Combining painstaking preparations with astonishing bravura, his Dr. MegaVolt® shows dramatically reveal the “genie in a bottle” that is electricity. Free for members, $14 for non-member adults |
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| Thurs. November 5 2009 7:00 pm The Clay Theatre 2261 Fillmore St San Francisco |
Cine+Mas' debut SF Latino Film Festival (November 5 - 25, 2009) San Francisco Opening Night ~7 pm ~ SPOKEN WORD DIRECTED Victor Nunez USA 2009 SPOKEN WORD is a provocative coming of age drama written by Santa Fe native, nationally renowned spoken word artist and published poet, Joe Ray Sandoval. Mr. Sandoval's script boldly pushes the cinematic envelope in his pursuit of capturing the poet's process. Join us for the Opening Night Fiesta at Project One ~Buy a ticket is for both the film & the party at Project One on 16th Street & Rhode Island after the film. You will receive film & party ticket.SF Latino Film Festival arrives in theatres, museums and cultural centers throughout the SF Bay Area spanning 3 cities over 14 days. Venues include Landmark Theatres (SF),The Mission Cultural Center (SF),La Pena Cultural Center (Berkeley),MACLA (San Jose), and The Tech Museum (San Jose) |
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| Fri. November 6 2009 6:00 pm Gallery 16 501 Third Street (corner of Bryant Street) San Francisco |
Tucker Nichols at Gallery 16 Gallery 16 is excited to present our second solo exhibition of artist Tucker Nichols. Tucker will be presenting new drawings, sculpture, text pieces, and his first line of experimental wallpaper. For additional information, please contact the gallery at 415.626.7495. |
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| Friday, November 6 2009 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Mechanics’ Institute 57 Post Street near Market St San Francisco |
CINEMALlT FILM SERIES presents NOVEMBER : THE ALTMAN COMETH~ THE FILMS OF ROBERT ALTMAN McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971)Special guest: Matthew Kennedy, film historian and author Directed by Robert Altman Starring Warren Beatty, Julie Christie Leonard Cohen’s songs underscore this haunting, atmospheric Western about a small businessman with big dreams and the madam who befriends him. Every Friday. Mechanics’ Café opens at 6:00 pm ~ Program begins at 6:30 pm. A salon style discussion follows the film. ~ Tickets available at the door. MIL members: free ; Public suggested donation $10 ~ For more information and reservations: Call (415) 393-0100 or email us at rsvp@milibrary.org / Reservations are required - Limited seating |
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| Fri. November 6 2009 7:30 pm Escape from New York Pizza, 333 Bush @ Montgomery (Montgomery BART or Sutter/Stockton Parking Garage) San Francisco |
POETRY & PIZZA presents CATHY BARBER is a poet and fiction writer. She has an MA from the usually unnoticed California State University, Hayward, which had a darn good creative writing program. Her work has been published most recently in /Tattoo Highway, Pearl,/ and the /Haight Ashbury Literary Journal./ She is the author of two self-published poetry chapbooks JEAN SWARD grew up hearing the poetry of Edgar Allan Poe, Ogden Nash, and Felicia Lamport, recited by her father. She then spent seventeen years teaching junior high school English. She still has and likes the poems she wrote at girl scout camp. Social groups to which Jean has belonged regularly published her writing in their monthly bulletins. She writes for fun. EMMANUEL WILLIAMS works as a poet-teacher for California Poets In The Schools. His poetry and writings have been published in numerous magazines both here and in the UK Donations of $10 (this slides for students and seniors) benefit an organization of the poets’ choice. This reading benefits CALIFORNIA POETS IN THE SCHOOLS. |
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| Sat. November 7 2009 2:00 pm Bayanihan Community Center 1010 Mission St. @ Sixth St. San Francisco |
Philippine American Writers and Artists/PAWA Arkipelago Reading Series presents Justin Chin, Sarah Gambito, Maiana Minahal, and Marianne Villanueva Musical guests Myrna del Río and Bo Razon. Free |
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| Sat. November 7 2009 3:15 pm The Poetry Center, HUM 512 S. F. State University 1600 Holloway Ave. San Francisco |
Join us for this rare Saturday afternoon reading at the Poetry Center, in conjunction with the annual PAMLA Conference, hosted this Fall, November 6 and 7, by San Francisco State University. Poet-scholars Linda Russo and Robin Tremblay-McGaw, both participants in a panel the previous day (Bay Area Writers: Beyond the "Beat Thing," chaired by Steve Dickison, Poetry Center Director), will be reading their own poems this afternoon. LINDA RUSSO is the author of Mirth (Chax Press, 2007) and o going out (Potes & Poets, 1999). Her essay “Precious, Rare, and Mundane” serves as preface to Joanne Kyger’s About Now: Collected Poems (National Poetry Foundation, 2007). A graduate of the Poetics Program, at SUNY Buffalo, she lives and teaches in Pullman, Washington. ROBIN TREMBLAY-MCGAW -McGaw’s poetry and other writings have appeared in numerous magazines, and in the anthology Biting the Error: Writers Explore Narrative (Coach House Press, 2004). Her chapbooks include: after a grand collage, and making mARKs, and a full-length collection is forthcoming from Ithuriel’s Spear. She edits the poetry blog xpoetics.blogspot.com, and lives in San Francisco. |
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| Sat. November 7 2009 7:00-10:00 All Saints Church 1350 Waller St. bet.Masonic/Ashbury San Francisco |
Haight Ashbury Literary Journal Benefit Poetry Reading for San Francisco's oldest and coolest literary magazine, the Haight Ashbury Literary features poetry readings by Lorna Dee Cervantes, Drive the First Quartet: New Poems 1980-2005, California Poet Laureate emeritus Al Young, Something About the Blues, Q.R. Hand Jr., Whose Really Blues, and Laura J. Moore, F-Stein, ... $10 sliding scale |
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| Saturday, Nov 7 2009 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm The Bakery Lofts 4600 Adeline St., Suite #109 Emeryville, CA |
A Carolyn Quan Event: A Celebration of Art + Life Internationally-Collected fine art photo collage artist, Carolyn Quan, will be hosting her first art event at her Bakery Loft studio in Emeryville. The media and general public are welcome. It's an open studio, open house and art opening in one with live music, wine, and hors d'oeuvres. Guests will have an opportunity to meet and mingle with the artist, view many of Carolyn's pieces in all different sizes and price ranges, win Carolyn's artwork, and save 10% on any art purchases that evening. |
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| Sat. November 7 2009 7:30 pm Timken Lecture Hall California College of the Arts 1111 Eighth Street San Francisco |
Small Press Traffic presents Mark Nowak, Reid Gómez and Rachel Loden on Class/Warfare, a conversation on contemporary poetics and politics, $8-$15 |
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| Sat. November 7 2009 Elbo Room 6:00 pm 647 Valencia St San Francisco |
Abolitionists in the Round -a group of Bay Area singer/songwriters will come together at the Elbo Room in San Francisco for an unusual in-the-round concert experience. The unique format allows the artists to perform their own songs, and then, in a move reminiscent of the game “musical chairs”, rotate into a backing role as part of the band while others take the lead. Talented on their own, the breadth of their ability is revealed as they trade instruments and vocals, creating a fresh take on each other’s work. As exciting as the format is, what matters most is that these artists have banded together to benefit International Justice Mission, a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression in the fight against modern-day slavery around the world. Incredible line up: Brad Brooks, Jeff Campbell (of Pine & Battery), David Greco,Rick Hardin, Matt Langlois (of The Welcome Matt), Jane Lui, Matthew Schoening, Megan Slankard, and Ben Wysocki (of the Fray) |
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| Sun. November 8 2009 1:00 pm Main Library(Lower Level) Koret Auditorium 100 Larkin St. San Francisco |
Poet, Activist and Essayist Amiri Baraka at the Library In a rare West Coast appearance, poet, playwright, essayist and political activist Amiri Baraka will deliver a historic speech on the nation’s first African-American President, Barack Obama. A transitional figure from the Beat Generation and Civil Rights Era, Baraka (formerly known as Leroi Jones, is a controversial American writer of poetry, drama, essays, and music criticism) is also known as the father of the Black Arts Movement. Baraka is one of the true giants of international poetry and a towering presence in the U.S. The talk will be immediately followed by a discussion with poet and literary event organizer Justin Desmangles, and continue with an audience Q & A. |
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| Sun. November 8 2009 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Grad Writing Studio Calif. College of the Arts San Francisco |
San Francisco’s acclaimed Small Press Traffic, now celebrating its 35th season, presents an afternoon literary fundraising fete. $50. Guests at the cocktail benefit will nosh on tapas from the Thirsty Bear and bid on exclusive silent and live premiere auction items, including books, journals, broadsides, and visual art from Joanne Kyger, Jonathan Lethem, Anne Waldman, Andrei Codrescu, Alice Notley, Bill Berkson, and more. Funds raised will support Small Press Traffic’s outstanding reading series. |
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| Sun.November 8 2009 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Rebecca's Books 3268 Adeline Street Berkeley, CA |
THE MUSIC OF THE WORD (LA PALABRA MUSICAL) still in English, Spanish, Spanglish y Lo Que Sea No Cover hosted by Avotcja (Donations for flyers accepted & don’t forget to bring your Congas, Guiros, Maracas, Panderetas etc. Always the word festival to remember!wheel chair accessible(½ block North of Alcatraz & 2 short blocks South of Ashby BART) (510)852-4768 |
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| Mon. November 9, 2009 7pm -9pm It's A Grind Coffee House 1800 Polk St. @ Washington San Francisco |
Poetry Reading with Nancy Wakeman and Charles Curtis Blackwell followed by open mic  Nancy Wakeman has lived in San Francisco for thirty years and writes poetry and prose for people of all ages. Some of her work has been published in the San Francisco Bay Guardian, Tricycl: The Buddhist Review and the Hollins Critic. Nancy's website: Poet, playwright, artist Charles Curtis Blackwell is a community organizer with the cultural arts programs in Washington D. C. and California. Mr. Blackwell has written plays such as Is, The Color of Mississippi Mud, which was produced in Washington D.C. and Sacramento, and I’m a Boxer, a Love Story. His book The Fiery Response To Love’s Calling was published in 1999, and he has produced three spoken word CDs, one featuring jazz drummer Billy Toliver. Currently a resident of the bay area, Blackwell organizes writers’ workshops and community cultural events at the Faithful Fools Agency in the San Francisco Tenderloin. He is the author of several theater plays, poems, short stories, novels and lyrics, which have been published nationally and internationally. ~ Charles Curtis Blackwell: spoken word The Blues I'm Told by Charles Curtis Blackwell |
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| Mon. November 9 2009 7pm Sunset Branch Library Irving and 18 St. San Francisco |
Word Painters presents “Poetry: A Natural Remedy,” a reading featuring Will Walker, Jennifer Hasegawa, Jennifer Futernick, Stephen Kopel Enjoy sparkling cider and healthy snacks at this free Poetry Party! (415) 355-2808 |
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| Mon. November 9, 2009 7:30p The Warfield 982 Market St San Francisco |
 Ian Anderson, known throughout the world of rock music as the flute and voice behind the legendary Jethro Tull, celebrates his 41th year as a recording and concert musician in 2004.Ian Anderson, known throughout the world of rock music as the flute and voice behind the legendary Jethro Tull, celebrates his 41th year as a recording and concert musician in 2004. Still enjoying a lengthy and ongoing career, Jethro Tull has released 30 albums, selling more than 60 million copies since the band first performed at London's famous Marquee club. After undertaking more than 2500 concerts in 40 countries throughout three decades, Tull plays typically 100 concerts each year to longstanding, as well as new fans worldwide. Jethro Tull Album List (blasts from the past! ) |
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SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ FESTIVAL
October 10th ~ November 21, 2009
| ~ Oct. 24 - Nov. 29, 2009 ~ ArtZone ~ 461 Valencia Street ~ San Francisco WILLIAM WOLFF A Printmaker's Odyssey: William Wolff (1922-2004) In the early 1960s William Wolff found his artistic direction, creating woodcut prints, that he continued making the rest of his life. ArtZone is pleased to present its first exhibition of William Wolff prints (mainly woodcuts), several of which are in permanent collections of many prominent US museums. |
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October 5 – December 11, 2009 ~ San Francisco City Hall, Lower Level |
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| September 24, 2009 ~ February 5, 2009 The California Historical Society presents THINK CALIFORNIA, an exhibition highlighting the colourful history of California through the institution’s remarkable collection of artwork, artifacts, and ephemera. What comes to mind when you think of California? Beaches, the Gold Rush, freeways and road trips, cultural diversity, agricultural abundance, earthquakes, Hollywood? Indeed, there are many spectacular stories in California’s history. CHS is open Wednesday through Saturday, 12:00noon to 4:30pm. Admission costs $3 for general public; $1 for students and seniors. |
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 TREASURE OF TUTANKHAMUNJune 27, 2009 through March 28, 2010 de Young Museum ~ Golden Gate Park ~ San Francisco This marks the first time in three decades that the treasures of King Tutankhamun will be seen in Northern California since the first record-breaking exhibition at the de Young in 1979.This exhibit will feature more than 130 artifacts from the 18th Dynasty king's opulently appointed tomb and other ancient Egyptian sites. Every piece in the show is at least 3,300 years old. Many of them never traveled outside of Egypt before this tour. They document the life, times and postmortem enshrinement of the "boy king" who died, at age 18 or 19, in 1323 B.C. |
| SAN FRANCISCO FLAMENCO SF Flamenco, an online community arts center for San Francisco Bay Area flamenco arts. |
| CURRENT ~ UC Berkeley Film Series ~ UC Berkeley Art Exhibitions ~ Upcoming Film Series |
 Kid Serve links public art to public school curriculum. Students create public art in their communities that integrates social values, creativity and community service. |
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| FREE DAYS ~ SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUMS | |
 Free admission to Legion of Honor: First Tuesdays (Richmond Dist.)The Legion of Honor displays a collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an exquisite Beaux-Arts building in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.~ Lincoln Park, opens at 9:30 am, public transportation |
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 Free admission to de Young museum: First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)Founded in 1895 in Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum s a landmark art museum to showcase the museum’s priceless collections of American art from the 17th through the 20th centuries, and art of the native Americas, Africa, and the Pacific. Re-opened in 2005, the new de Young Museum is considered by most to be a state-of-the-art facility. Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive opens at 9:30 am Public Transportation |
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 Free admission at the Conservatory of Flowers First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)With almost two thousand plant species represented in its exhibits and floral displays, the Conservatory joins a distinctive circle of modern American horticultural museums that are on the cutting edge of botanical interpretation and conservation education. |
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| Free admission to the SFSOMA museum First Tuesdays (SOMA) In the striking Mario Botta-designed building, SFMOMA houses the West Coast’s most comprehensive collection of twentieth-century art including painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, design, and media arts. A stellar collection of master works. SFMOMA, 151 Third Street, bet Mission / Howard St.,map opens at 11am |
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 Free admission to Cartoon Art Museum First Tuesdays (SOMA)The Cartoon Art Museum is the only museum in the United States dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of cartoon art in all its forms. This unique institution houses approximately 6,000 original pieces in its permanent collection; a complete volume research/library facility is located on the museum’s premises. The museum also has a classroom for cartoon art and a bookstore. Cartoon Art Museum, 655 Mission St, opens at 11am, map |
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 Free admission Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Gallery: First Tuesdays (SOMA)Visual Arts exhibitions at YBCA focus on contemporary art and popular culture and include the work of local, national and international artists. YBCA is not a collecting institution. Its programs include year-round theater, dance, music and cross-disciplinary performances. YBCA also features appearances by national and international artists and ensembles. |
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| Free admission to “Exploratorium” science museum: First Wednesdays (Marina) Housed within the walls of San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, the Exploratorium is a collage of hundreds of science, art, and human perception exhibits. Free admission on first Wednesday of each month; however, due to capacity limits, groups of 10 or more are required to make reservations or will not be admitted. Exploratorium at the Palace of Fine Arts, 3601 Lyon Street,opens at 10 am map |
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 Free admission to California Academy of Sciences - Third Wednesdays. (Golden Gate Park) presented by Wachovia. Admission is on a first come, first served basis, and early arrival is recommended due to the likelihood of high demand. Also, please note that final entry to the museum on free days is 4pm and, finally, that there will be no members-only entrance on Wachovia Wednesdays.The California Academy of Sciences, which reopened in Golden Gate Park in September 2008, is home to Steinhart Aquarium, Morrison Planetarium, Kimball Natural History Museum, and world-class research and education programs—all under one living roof. due to the popularity of the Academy of Sciences, it is best to come early for free admission. Explore the Academy's Living Roof with Naturalists - Learn about our plants and the diversity of birds and insects that visit the Living Roof daily. Meet in the Naturalist Center. Mondays 3:30 - 4:30 pm, starting June 22. |
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 California Historical Society is free the third Thursday evening of October and November.With rotating exhibits, guest lectures and events Opens at 6:00 pm California Historical Society ~ 678 Mission Street San Francisco |
| The Poet's One-Page Guide from poet Daniel Brady is an excellent full Open Mic Poetry Calendar for San Francisco |
| 1st Monday ~ 7:00-8:30 ~ Gallery Cafe ~ 1200 Mason ~ @ Washington Street ~ San Francisco map ~(415) 775-0261~ All Poets Welcome Reading Series presents featured readers followed by an open mike, For information, contact host and organizer Kit Kennedy Food and a wide drink selection available |
| 1st & 3rd Mondays ~ 7 pm Bird & Beckett ~ 653 Chenery ~ San Francisco map ~ (415)586- 3733 ~ Bird and Beckett Poetry Reading Series hosted by Jerry Ferraz Bird & Beckett, a wonderful bookstore, a legendary live-jazz venue and a great stage for spoken word artists and poetry aficionados. The attentiveness of the audience, the graciousness of Eric the owner, and the great selection of books and records (new and used) all add to the warm ambiance of this popular Glen Park Bookstore. |
| Odd Monday series ~ Noe Valley Ministry ~ 1020 Sanchez Street at 23rd. street ~ San Francisco The Odd Monday Series is Project of The Noe Valley Ministry Presented by Ramón and Judith Sender Parking is available at 5 dollars for three hours across the street from the Noe Valley Pizza. The 24 line and the 48 line and the J Church are the nearby Muni transportation lines available. |
| 2nd Monday ~ It's a Grind Coffee House ~ 1800 Polk Street ~ San Francisco map Word Dancing, featured poets followed by an open mike. hosted by Jeanne Powell contact: 415-928-8904 |
| Every Tuesday ~ 7pm Sharp - 9pm ~ Amnesia ~ 853 Valencia ~ (bet 19th & 20th) ~ San Francisco map ~ 415. 970-0012 San Francisco's newest open mic in one of the city's hottest nightclubs. Come down to Amnesia in the Mission district for Red Light Open Mic with your host Phillip T. Nails Featured performance starts at 7pm Those who sign up on the open get a max of 7 minutes to perform. Poetry, music, comedy, and comedian welcome. |
| 2nd Tuesday ~ 7:00 pm ~ Park Branch Library ~ 1833 Page St.@Cole ~ San Francisco map On the Page: Off the Page ~ open mic: written, spoken word and song ~ Hosted by Diamond Dave Whitaker, beloved fixture in the poetry scene came to San Francisco in 1957. dmndv@hotmail.com You can also hear Diamond Dave on 87.9 pirate radio ~ Live Friday 4 - 6 pm ~~ hear archives anytime |
| Last Tuesday ~ 7 pm ~ Keane's 3300 Club ~ 3300 Mission St.@ 29th Street ~ San Francisco map Featured Poets: followed by long open mic with/ MC Nancy Keane 6:30pm sign up Nancy Keane is an artist, poet, small press publisher, and owner of the 3300 Club, a pub on Mission Street in San Francisco. Since 1990 it has been a regular venue for poetry readings. Nancy Keane is editor of two must-have books. Poetry at the 33 Review Volume III and Poetry at the 33 Review Volume IV |
| First Wednesday ~ 6:00 - 7:30 pm ~ Mechanics’Institute ~ Room 405 ~ 57 Post Street (near Market Street) ~ San Francisco map Mechanix Poets ~ Moderated by Yves Moralex Please bring a poem on topic to read and share Dessert served. FREE TO ALL ~ Phone: (415) 393-0119 x192 ~ The Mechanics Institute also sponsors the Cinema Lit Film Series |
| First and Third Wednesday ~ Main San Francisco Library Steps ~ 100 Larkin Street San FranciscoStep Book Sale ~ Friends of the Library holds a monthly step sale April through October on the Larkin Street steps of the Main Library every first and third Wednesday of the month (weather permitting) between April and October. All books are $1 or less at these sales. (April through October) 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm |
| Third Wednesday ~ 7 pm. to 9 pm ~ Studio 333 ~ 333 Caledonia Street ~ Sausalito,California SUNSET POETRY BY THE BAY RETURNS!!! Wednesday's readings will include an open reading hosted by Martin Hickel refreshments and a requested $5 donation with no one turned away. For more information, email poetnews@sonic.net or visit Studio 333 |
Every Wednesday ~ 7:30-10 pm ~ Sacred Grounds Cafe ~ 2095 Hayes Street ~ San Francisco map ~ 387-3859 The longest running open mic for Poetry Readings in San Francisco ~ open mic hosted by Jehanna WedgewoodSIGN UP:7:00 p.m. ~ Each sign-up gets 10 minutes or two songs |
| Every Thursday ~ 7 pm ~ Bazaar Cafe ~ 5927 California Street ~ between 21st / 22nd Avenue ~ (415) 831-5620 San Francisco map Original acoustic music songs and poetry open mic hosted by Robin Galante Call to reserve a slot: (415) 831-5620 starts 7:00 ~ The Bazaar Cafe is a cozy and friendly place. They serve delicious food, beer and wine and have a lovely garden to enjoy. |
| Second Thursday of every month, Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists Hall 1924 Cedar St. at Bonita, Berkeley. COUNTRY JOE'S MUSIC HALL AND OPEN MIC Most of the legendary and talented musicians of our time have emerged from "open mic" nights in great clubs and coffee houses around the country. As host of Open Mic Night, I'm committed to providing an intimate and warm environment to encourage local talent...Joe Free to the public. |
| Every Thursday, the California Academy of Sciences is transformed into a lively venue filled with music, provocative science, mingling, and cocktails, for visitors 21 and older. Activities and performers change week to week. See program details. |
| Every Friday ~ 5:30 pm - 8 pm ~ Bird and Beckett ~ 653 Chenery ~ San Francisco map ~ (415)586- 3733 LIVE JAZZ EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT! ~ The music starts at 5:30 pm and runs 'till 8:00 pm. A neighborhood tradition since 2002 ~ Donations are encouraged to compensate the performers. wheelchair accessible |
| Every Friday ~ Mechanics’Institute ~ 57 Post Street (near Market Street) ~ (415) 393-0100 San Francisco CINEMALIT: an ongoing feast of classic American and international films at the Mechanics' Institute nine months a year, The CinemaLit Film Series is open to members and the public. A salon style discussion follows the film. Mechanics’ Café opens at 6:00 pm Program begins at 6:30 pm. Admission: Tickets available at the door. MIL members: free ; Public suggested donation $10 For more information and reservations: Call (415) 393-0100 or email Reservations are required - Limited seating |
| Last Friday each month ~ Upper Haight Monthly Salon ~ Special Event ~ San Francisco Over 20+ stores and restaurants in Upper Haight are coming together every last Friday night of the month to showcase special events such as: local art, discounts, live music, book signings, live burlesque, free appetizers, drink specials, trunk shows, etc… These event is free of charge and an all ages event. |
| 2nd Friday each month ~ Poetry Saloon ~ Meets at 472 44th Street, Oakland. Conceived by Gail Ford and hosted by guests. A potluck is at 6 pm, reading at is 7:30 pm, and dancing is at 10 pm. Bring your poems and poems by others to share, or come just to enjoy. |
| * Every Sunday ~ 6:00 -10:00 pm ~ Café Trieste ~ 1667 Market Street ~ @ Gough Street ~ San Francisco Every Sunday with Live Music! FREE with food and drink at the cafe. TANGO REVOLUTION is a neighborhood educational project to provide anyone the opportunity to learn and experience the social aspect of Argentine Tango dance, music and history. By holding the event in an accessible café on a Sunday afternoon Tango Revolution and tango teacher Sonja Riket encourages the spontaneous inclusion of music and dance in our everyday life as a communal experience. Come watch, listen or join in the dance! All levels and ages are welcome and of course, Donations for the artists are always welcomed. |
| 2nd and 4th Sunday ~ 3:30 – 5:30 pm ~ Rebecca's Books ~ 3268 Adeline St. ~ Berkeley, CA map THE MUSIC OF THE WORD (LA PALABRA MUSICAL) still in English, Spanish, Spanglish y Lo Que Sea hosted by Avotcja & Eric Aviles hosted by Avotcja & Eric Aviles Don’t forget to bring your Congas, Guiros, Maracas, Panderetas etc Always the word festival to remember! @Rebecca's(specializing in ethnic poetry) No Cover (Donations for features accepted) wheel chair accessible |
| Last Sunday each month ~ 4:30 to 6:30 pm ~ Bird and Beckett ~ 653 Chenery ~ San Francisco map ~ (415) 586- 3733 =Walker Brent, masterful storyteller, is a cornucopia of literary fact and fiction. As a geographer of the entire range of human cultural output, his monthly talks on topics diverse & fascinating are not to be missed. Listen to Audio samples Here |
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