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| Thurs. November 19, 2009 7:00 pm City Lights Books 261 Columbus Ave @Broadway San Francisco |
  Elizabeth Nunez with Ishmael Reedcelebrating the release of Anna In-Between: a novel by Elizabeth Nunez published by Akashic Books |
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 November 6, 1965
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| Thurs. November 19, 2009 7:00 - 9:00 pm Modern Times Bookstore 888 Valencia St San Francisco |
 Modern Times Bookstore PresentsBook launch for The Invisible Mountain by Carolina de Robertis |
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| Nov. 20, 1910 ~ Leo Tolstoy, 82, Russian writer, philosopher and social activist, anarchist dies of pneumonia while fleeing from his wife of 48 years. | ||
| Fri. November 20,2009 6:30 pm Phoenix Books 3957 24th St. bet.Noe /Sanchez San Francisco |
Phoenix Books presents Don Breenan will read from his new novel, BARBARIA You can read several installments of his novel at www.slouchingtowardspoetry.blogspot.com This is a special oppurtunity to hear it in the author's own voice. |
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| Fri, November 20, 2009 5:30 pm to 8:45 pm de Young Museum Golden Gate Park San Francisco |
Friday Nights at the de Youngpresents College Night, “Ancient to the Present: A Tribute to World Cultures.” This event, which is free and open to the public features Chinese and Peruviancultural performances, a DJ from Spain, Learn to make your own kabuiki mask and a live kabuki music and dance performance. open EVENINGS EVENTS close
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5:00-8:45 p.m. Enjoy world culture music, spun by DJ Felix from Spain; special cultural performances by Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA Chinese Dance Troupe, San Francisco Peruvian group Jaranon y Bochinche, and other Bay Area groups. Cost: FREE 6:00-8:30 p.m. Hands-on art making for everyone with 'art diva' Kim Erickson. Construct a kabuki mask out of paper. Koret Auditorium 7:00-8:30 p.m. Special performance: The Legend of Morning Glory is a story from the kabuki about a rich girl and a poor boy who promise to love each other forever. A kabuki taiko oratorio featuring master storyteller Brenda Aoki Wong; Asian jazz pioneer Mark Izu; dynamic women drummers Maze Daiko; shakuhachi master Christopher Yohmei; and dancers Kai Kane Aoki Izu and Emma Lanier. Written by Brenda Aoki Wong; directed by Obie-award winning Jael Weisman; choreography by Tony-nominated Kimi Okada; original music by Mark Izu; Janet Koike, and Christopher Yohmei. |
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| Fri. November 20, 2009 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Mechanics’ Institute 57 Post Street near Market St San Francisco |
 Vincent & Theo (1990)Directed by Robert Altman Starring Tim Roth, Paul Rhys The complicated relationship of the brothers van Gogh propels this unflinching saga of impassioned creativity. |
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| Fri. November 20, 2009 7:00 pm Kokor Studio 682 Geary Street @ Leavenworth) San Francisco |
The Flat Earth Collective presents: So Many Fortresses: An Evening of Fiction, Poetry and Commentary with Terri Cohn, David Willam Hill, Jim Nelson, Susanna Kittredge, Bronwen Tate & Andrew Touhy with host Tom Andes |
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| Fri. November 20, 2009 7:00 pm SFAI Lecture Hall 800 Chestnut St. San Francisco |
 SFAI Film Department, City Lights, & Grove Press celebrate William S. Burrough's Naked Lunch @ 50 YearsWilliam S. Burroughs: An Evening about the author of The Naked Lunch Hosted by Jonah Raskin & Peter Maravelis Opening statements by Lynn Hershman-Leeson presentations by Bill Berkson, Diane di Prima, Oliver Harris, Ron Loewinsohn, Jonah Raskin, DJ Spooky, and others, followed by a roundtable discussion. |
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| Nov. 21, 1694 ~ born, Voltaire (Francois Marie Arouet), Paris. A Philosophical Dictionary. | ||
| Sat. November 21, 2009, 1:00 pm SFAI Lecture Hall 800 Chestnut St. San Francisco |
From Interzone To The Western Lands: William S. Burroughs Remembered hosted by Peter Maravelis William S. Burroughs and Naked Lunch are remembered by friends and afficionados of his work. Participants: Charles Gatewood, V. Vale, Mel Clay, and Kathelin Gray To be followed by a sampling of William S. Burroughs films and performance videos |
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| Sat. November 21, 9:00pm - 1:00am kaleidoscope24th @ Folsom San Francisco |
Kaleidoscope is special evening of Very slow dancing. People who dance the slowest best will be winning terrific prizes. live music by Awesome Delivery is Possible and Grand Lake.This event also celebrates the release of Delivery is Possible's debut album "Dearest Betty Bug" - a concept work about the real life stories of a group of high school students in 1940s California. $5 charge at the door (or free if you need it). | |
| Nov. 22, 1819 ~ George Eliot, aka Mary Anne Evans, English novelist, Mill on the Floss (d- 22 Dec. 1880 |
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| Sun. November 22, 2009 7:00 pm Amnesia Bar 853 Valencia St. San Francisco |
Naked Lunch REDUX ~hosted by Peter Maravelis Local authors read excerpts from The Naked Lunch Participants: Mindy Bagdon, Craig Clevenger, Stephen Elliot, Marcus Ewert, Daphne Gottlieb, Alan Kauffman, Jon Longhi, Michael McClure, and Johnny Strike. |
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| Nov. 22 .1869 ~ born, Andre [Paul Guillame] Gide (d-1951) | ||
| Sun. November 22 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 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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| 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 | ||
| Sat. Nov 28, 2009 Sun. Nov 29, 2009 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Berkeley Artisans 2547 Eighth St. # 24A Berkeley, CA |
Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios A Free Self-Guided Tour of 100 Professional Artisan Workshops. Over 100 handpicked artists and craftspeople at Studios, Workshops and Galleries open their doors to the public during the 19th annual Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios. Meet the artists, buy original & creative gifts, and to see working craft studios, giving viewers a glimpse into the creative process. read more ( |
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| Sat November 28, 2009 9 pm Great American Music Hall 859 O'Farrell St. San Francisco |
New Riders of the Purple Sage and Moonalice A REX Foundation Benefit featuring original members: David Nelson & Buddy Cage with Michael Falzarano (Hot Tuna), Johnny Markowski (Stir Fried/JGB) and Ronnie Penque (Stir Fried/JGB/Ripple) $25, $60 (Pre-concert Party including Balcony Seating, with Beer & Wine Served, Mingling with the Artist and Concert Ticket) Details |
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| Nov 29, 1781 ~ Venezuelan poet and scholar Andrés Bello aka Andrés de Jesús María y José Bello López (d.1865) |
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| Sun. November 29, 2009 7:00 pm Bird & Beckett Books 653 Cherney San Francisco |
Tango No. 9 Classic, nuevo & original tango Catherine Clune, violin Greg Stephens, trombone Joshua Brody, piano Odile Lavault, bandoneon |
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| Sun. November 29, 2009 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm San Francisco Main Library 100 Larkin Street San Francisco |
Classic Black: African-American Voices from 19th Century San Francisco Former San Francisco Poet Laureate Devorah Major will be joined by Bay Area jazz treasures Richard Howell on saxophone and Mark Izu on bass in a poetry performance piece featuring African-Americans who lived and thrived in San Francisco between 1845 and 1900. Focusing on less known stories of Blacks who lived and worked in downtown San Francisco |
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| Nov 30, 1667 ~born, English satirist Jonathan Swift, author of A Modest Proposal and Gulliver's Travels (d.1745) Art | ||
| Mon. November 30, 2009 5:30-9:00 pm The Arrivederci 11 G-Street San Rafael, CA |
Arts Salon features Ana Elsner in a Reading and Conversation The manner and tradition of the Literary and Art Salons of 19th century Europe comes alive in an evening of poetry, art and conversation.International poet Ana Elsner is the featured guest speaker at this Salon. She will read extensively from a collection of her poetry that is currently being translated into Romanian. Ana Elsner's poems have been published in seven countries in the English original and in translation. Seating is limited and is cabaret-style. Reservations are strongly recommended. $7 please see invitation for more information |
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| Nov. 30, 1835 ~ American humorist Mark Twain, aka Samuel Clemens (d.1910) Twain quotes | ||
SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ FESTIVAL
October 10th ~ November 21, 2009
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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 ! 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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