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| Friday June 3, 2009 6:30 pm ~ 8:30 pm de Young Museum Koret Auditorium Golden Gate Park San Francisco |
Cultural Encounters: Friday Nights at the de Young Celebrates Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs 6:30–8:45 p.m.~ Journey along the trail of the gypsies through Egypt, North Africa, Turkey, and the Balkans with a sizzling-hot music and dance performance featuring some the Bay Area's finest Middle Eastern musicians and dancers. 6:00–8:30 p.m. ~ Hands-on art-making for everyone 7:00 p.m. ~ Film Screening: Citadel. (2006, 93 min.) The Citadel is one of Cairo’s most popular tourist attractions. A monument of medieval architecture, it was built as a royal residence and to protect the city from the Crusaders. All information |
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)
M E L J E N A r t s - promotes & produces art exhibits & events for North Beach artists.
San Francisco Literary Tours A Little History July 1, 1804 ~ .George Sand is born in Paris. Pseudonym of Amandine-Aurore-Lucile Dudevant. French Romantic writer, noted also for her numerous love affairs with such prominent artists as Prosper Merimée, Alfred de Musset, Frédéric Chopin, & others. July 2, 1877 ~ German poet, novelist and artist, Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) is born near the Black Forest. His best known works include Siddhartha, Steppenwolf, Narcissus and Goldmund, Demian, and The Glass Bead Game (also known as Magister Lud,all of which explore an individual's search for spirituality. July 3, 1883 ~ .Franz Kafka (1883-1924) born in Prague. Czech-born German writer & anarchist sympathizer whose posthumously published novels, The Metamorphosis; In the Penal Colony; A Hunger Artist; The Trial; The Castle; Amerika express the alienation of 20th century man July 7, 1887 Russian-born French Painter and Stained Glass Artist, Marc Chagall ws born in Russia and became naturalized citizen of Farance in 1937. July 12, 1817, born in Concord, Mass., Henry David Thoreau was an author, poet, naturalist, tax resister, development critic, surveyor, historian, philosopher, and leading transcendentalist, He was best known for his book Walden, and his essay, Civil Disobedience. |
| Saturday July 4, 2009 1:pm - 9:30 pm FREE Aquatic Park San Francisco |
 Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39 celebrates 2009 Independence Day with an afternoon filled with fun and excitement. Come and enjoy Take 2 from 1-4pm and Tainted Love from 6-9:30pm. Following the onstage entertainment, visitors can stay to watch the spectacular fireworks simulcast on KISS FM 98.1. Other good viewing locations are all along the waterfront, Coit Tower, Aquatic Park, the Cannery, Ghirardelli Square. Fireworks launch from the foot of Municipal Pier and barges to the north of Pier 39. |
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| Sat. Sun, July 4 & 5, 2009 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Fillmore Street Jackson to Eddy San Francisco |
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| Sat, Sun, July 4-5, 2009 2:00 pm (Music 1:30) Dolores Park 18th St. & Dolores St San Francisco map |
The San Francisco Mime Troupe presents " T00 BIG TO FAIL" The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a song and dance satire of monumental proportions, "Too Big to Fail." A musical comedy that explore the twists and turns of banking bureaucracy and international finance, "Too Big to Fail" seeks to find out how all the greed got started, and how the heck we can turn it off. 2009 Full Schedule view poster |
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| July 5, 1889 ~ Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), was born in Maisons-Lafitte, near Paris.He worked in poetry, fiction, film, ballet, painting, & opera — & his works reflect the influence of surrealism, psychoanalysis, Catholicism & opium | ||
| Sunday July 5, 2009 4:30 pm Bird and Beckett Books and Records 653 Chenery San Francisco map |
Bird And Beckett presents - which way west? celebrates the birth of jazz and blues in the Mississippi Delta back in the days of Louis Armstrong & Sydney Bechet with The Lazy Levee Loungers with Leon Oakley, cornet; Larry Stein, clarinet & soprano sax; Clint Baker, guitar; Marty Eggers (bass) |
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| Sunday, July 5, 20009 2:00 pm at the home of Jack and Adelle Foley in Oakland |
A screening of Michael C. Ford’s just-completed documentary on Kenneth Rexroth phone 510-532-3737 for more information free |
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| Monday July 6, 2009 7:00 pm Bird and Beckett Books and Records 653 Chenery San Francisco map |
Bird and Beckett presents Poets David Meltzer & Paula Hackett followed by open mic hosted by Jerry Ferraz. |
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| July 6, 1907 ~ Surrealist artist Frida Kahlo was born in Coyoacán, a small town on the outskirts of Mexico City. Twice married to artist Diego Rivera. Kahlo's works are often characterized by their stark portrayals of pain. Of her 143 paintings, 55 are self-portraits which often incorporate symbolic portrayals of physical and psychological wounds. She insisted, "I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality." (July 6, 1907-July 13, 1954) Frida by Kahlo |
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| Monday July 6, 2009 Gallery Café 1200 Mason @ Washington St. San Francisco |
Poetry reading by Joyce Jenkins, Jan Steckel, and Hew Wolff sign up for open 6:30, reading 7:00 sharp open mic follows, hosted by Kit Kennedy (415/296-9932) |
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| Monday, July 6, 2009 7:00 p. - 9:00 pm CAFFE' GRECO 423 Columbus Avenue San Francisco |
 Philip Hackett Poet's Gallery presentsPoet Vince Storti Mark Eckert musician Riki Chen Contact Philip Hackett to join the Philip Hackett Poetry Gallery email list for Upcoming Gallery Schedules and Events Support "PENS AND PLUMES ALONG COLUMBUS AVENUE" Write to Mayor Gavin Newsom and the S.F. Board of Supervisors San Francisco City Hall #1 Dr. Carleton Drive, San Francisco, CA. 94102 |
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| Friday July 10, 2009 7:00 pm Nefeli Caffe 1854 Euclid Ave. near Hearst Berkeley, Ca. |
Last Word presents a poetry reading by Leah Steinberg and Debra Grace Khattab, open mic follows, co-hosted by Dale Jensen, and Diana Q. |
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| Fridays: July 10, August 7, 2009 - 8:00pm Verdi Club 2424 Mariposa Street San Francisco |
ODC Theater and Caminos Flamencos Present Café Flamenco at the Verdi Club Created and directed by Emmy Award-winning dancer Yaelisa, with music by Jason McGuire “El Rubio,” and featuring a changing cast of world-class performers, special guest artists, and surprises to come, Café Flamenco returns in style to the historic Verdi Club. Wine, roses and a menu of Spanish tapas make for an unforgettable experience of Spain close to home…reserve your table early! Tickets: $18 in advance, $22 at the door, Children under 12 $10 Online at www.brownpapertickets.com or phone (800) 838-3006 Contact Caminos Flamencos at: info@caminosflamencos.com Phone (510) 531-9986 | website: caminosflamencos.com |
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| Friday June 10, 2009 6:30pm ~ 8:30 pm de Young Museum Koret Auditorium Golden Gate Park San Francisco |
Cultural Encounters: Friday Nights at the de Young Celebrates On Friday nights the entire museum is open until 8:45 p.m. Friday Nights at the de Young offers a variety of interdisciplinary arts programs, including live music, poetry, films, dance, tours, and lectures.
The cafe is open with a special Friday Nights dinner menu, |
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Last Word presents a poetry reading by Leah Steinberg and Debra Grace Khattab, open mic follows, co-hosted by Dale Jensen, and Diana Q. |
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| Fridays: July 10, August 7, 2009 - 8:00pm Verdi Club 2424 Mariposa Street San Francisco |
ODC Theater and Caminos Flamencos Present Café Flamenco at the Verdi Club |
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| Saturday, July 11, 2009 11am-12:30pm Cultural Integration Fellowship 2650 Fulton Avenue San Francisco |
Live Poets Society in partnership with Sally Love Saunders presents: Everyone is a Poet! a creative writing workshop for adults and youth age 10+ Free |
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| Sunday July 12, 2009 Bird and Beckett Books and Records 653 Chenery San Francisco map |
Sunday at the Bird and Beckett talk + + jazz 3:00 pm: Lian Gouw reads from and signs Only a Girl, her novel following three generations of Chinese women across a tumultuous period of Indonesia's history, from 1930 to 1952-- through colonial, revolutionary and post-colonial periods. (click here for info on Lian and her book) 4:40 pm: which way west? presents well-traveled roots rocker Jeffrey Halford who has shared stages with a trulyimpressive bunch of musicans. He's playing acoustic here, between stops with his full band, The Healers, at Rancho Nicasio and Cafe du Nord... (click here to read up on Jeffrey's music and to link to some terrific samples) This show's dedicated to the railbirds of tracks gone by, and to Milton.. |
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| Sunday July 12, 2009 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Rebecca’s Books, 3268 Adeline Street, Berkeley, Ca. |
The Music of the Word/La Palabra Musical, hosted by Avotcja and Eric Aviles, featured poet, open mic follows, bring musical instruments,, open mic follows and don’t forget to bring your Congas, Guiros, Maracas, Panderetas etc. No cover, Donations for flyers accepted (510/852-4768) (½ block North of Alcatraz & 2 short blocks South of Ashby BART) |
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| Sunday, July 12, 2009 5:00 pm City Lights 261 Columbus Avenue at Broadway San Francisco |
LaborFest 09 |
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| July 12, 2009 7:30 pm Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St. @ 23rd St. San Francisco |
A night of bilingue poetry and performance inspired by Neruda to celebrate his 105th birthday. Hosted by Ingrid Keir and Adrian Arias Featuring Jennifer Barone, Mama CoAtl, Jorge Molina, Jonathan Siegal, and more $5. - $10. donation thewordparty.com redpoppyarthouse.org |
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| Monday, July 13, 2009 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. CAFFE' GRECO 423 Columbus Avenue |
Philip Hackett Poet's Gallery presents John Norton Jesse Mills Jerry Ferraz Contact Philip Hackett to join the Philip Hackett Poetry Gallery email list for Upcoming Gallery Schedules and Events Support "PENS AND PLUMES ALONG COLUMBUS AVENUE" Write to Mayor Gavin Newsom and the S.F. Board of Supervisors San Francisco City Hall #1 Dr. Carleton Drive, San Francisco, CA. 94102 |
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| Monday July 13 009 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm It’s A Grind Coffee House 1800 Polk Street San Francisco |
Word Dancing presents a reading by featured poets |
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| COMING SOON! Tuesday, July 21 7:00pm to 9:30pm at Bird & Beckett Books and Records, San Francisco, CA |
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June 19 ~ July 10, 2009  ~ VISUAL POETRY & PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL ~ Visual Poetry is a form of experimental poetry that used any technique and support the helps it develop as non verbal Poetry. Mission Cultural Center ~ 2868 Mission Street @ 24th street ~ San Francisco |
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| Thursday, July 2, 2009~ Monday, August 31, 2009
Mechanics’Institute 57 Post Street (near Market Street), San Francisco map Monday Wanderings: Exhibition Opening and Artists' Reception - Free to All A series of Bay Area landscapes and landmarks in black and white photographs by Joe Dellert and watercolors by Nancy Buffum. The artist couple, in weekly explorations of San Francisco and beyond, have created highly personal views of familiar and unusual sites. This exhibit represents a small sample of a three-year project. |
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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. |
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 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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| 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~ |
| 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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| 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 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 w/ 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. |
| * 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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 Dante Gabriel Rossetti in his Back Garden, caricature by Max Beerbohm (1904), depicting Morris with D. G. Rossetti, Burne-Jones, Ruskin, Meredith, Swinburne, Hall Caine, Holman Hunt, William Bell Scott, various animals, and one of Rossetti's models (Max Beerbohm, The Poets' Corner) |
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