Deadline
for October
The
next Noe Valley Voice will be the October 2010 issue.
The deadline for Calendar items is Sept. 15. Email notices to calendar@noevalleyvoice.com
or write Calendar, Noe Valley Voice, P.O. Box 460249, SF, CA
94146.
Note: Events in Noe Valley and surrounding neighborhoods receive
priority.
Thanks for your understanding.
Sept.
1, 8, 15, 22 & 29:
Eureka Valley Library’s Wednesday BABY RHYME TIME, for 0-18
months, begins at 1:30 pm; a family story time for ages 3 to 5 starts
at 3:30
pm. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616, sfpl.org.
Sept.
1-29: NOE
VALLEY
JOGGERS meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 am and Saturdays at 8:30 am at
the corner of 23rd and Diamond for a 30-minute walk/jog across local
terrain. 509-6261.
Sept.
1-29: CREATIVITY
EXPLORED
hosts a group exhibit, “And ThenÉ,” featuring sequential art that
tells a story. Mon.-Wed. & Fri,., 10 am-3 pm, Thurs., 10 am-7 pm;
Sat., 1-6
pm. 3245 16th. 863-2108; creativityexplored.org.
Sept
1-29:
Chris Sequeira offers free Wednesday and Friday introductory QIGONG/TAI
CHI at
the Glen Park baseball field, Elk & Chenery, 10:30 am, and at the
Noe
Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez, at 6 pm Mondays. livingtaichiprinciples.blogspot.com;
773-8185.
Sept.
1-30: OVEREATERS
ANONYMOUS
meets Mon.-Sat., 7 am. 1021 Sanchez. 282-2317.
Sept.
1-30: Noe
Valley
SENIOR CENTER serves hot lunches for people over 60, weekdays at 12:30
pm. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez. Call to reserve a spot,
648-1030.
Sept.
2, 9, 16, 23 & 30:
A Thursday STROLLER WALK through the neighborhood starts at Holey
Bagel at 11 am. 3872 24th.
Sept.
2-30:
PAL-ERSIZE is a class for kids 18 to 30 months old. 9-9:45 am. MoBu
Dance
Studio, 1605 Church. 550-PALS; pal-ersize.com.
Sept.
2-Oct. 27: ARTIST
Stanley Donwood exhibits paintings in “Over Normal”
at Fifty24SF Gallery. Reception Sept. 2, 7:30-10 pm. 218 Fillmore.
312-4120.
Sept.
2-Oct. 31:
Noe Valley ARTIST Nancy Otto exhibits work at Micaela Gallery, in
a show with sculptor Bella Feldman and painter Monica Steiner.
Reception Sept.
2, 5-7 pm. 49 Geary. 551-8138; nancyottoglass.com.
Sept.
3:
Meagan Brown of Edward
Jones Investments discusses “Paying for EDUCATION.” 10 am. 4190 24th.
282-4079;
edwardjones.com.
Sept.
3-24:
The Friday night “Jazz in the Bookshop” series at BIRD & BECKETT
begins at
5:30 pm. 653 Chenery. 586-3733; birdbeckett.com.
Sept.
3-24: Dolores
Park
Cafe hosts Friday MUSIC and spoken word. 7:30-10 pm. 501 Dolores.
621-2936. doloresparkcafe.org.
Sept.
3, 10, 17 & 24: Shout
“BINGO!” at St. Paul’s Friday nights at 7 pm. Parish
Hall, 221 Valley. 648-7538.
Sept.
3-24: CLARE
tells
tales for kids at Cover to Cover’s story hour. Fridays, 10:30 am. 1307
Castro. 282-8080.
Sept.
4-25:
Come hear music at the Noe Valley FARMERS’ MARKET, held Saturdays, 8
am-1 pm.
24th & Vicksburg. 248-1332; noevalleyfarmersmarket.com.
Sept.
4-25: Craig
Ventresco
and Meredith Axelrod play RAGTIME and blues at the Atlas Cafe. 4-6
pm. 3049 20th. 648-1047.
Sept.
4, 11, 18 & 25:
Andrea’s BELLY
DANCE Boot Camp includes strengthening
exercises. 12:30-1:30 pm. MoBu Dance Studio, 1605 Church.
andreabellydance.com.
Sept.
4-28:
City Guides offers WALKING TOURS of the Castro on Saturdays, Sundays,
and the
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Tuesdays. Meet at 11 am at Harvey Milk Plaza (Castro
&
Market) under the rainbow flag. 557-4266; sfcityguides.org.
Sept.
4 & Oct. 2: Precita
Eyes Mural Arts hosts a MURAL WALK on first Saturdays.
Meet at 11 am at the 16th Street BART plaza near the Wells Fargo Bank
sign.
285-2287; precitaeyes.org.
Sept.
5: Rocket
DOG RESCUE
has dogs who need you. Noon-4 pm. Zephyr Real Estate, 4040 24th.
642-4786.
Sept.
5:
Harpsichordist Lillian
Gordis and violinist Lucien Pagnon perform BAROQUE MUSIC by Marini,
Locatelli,
Couperin, and Bach. 3 pm. 152 Chattanooga. Reservations: 510-524-4318; lbgordis@yahoo.com.
Sept.
5:
DUB MISSION celebrates
its 14th anniversary with Dr. Israel backed by Patch Dub and Katrina
Blackstone, plus a live set by Turbo Sonidero Futuristico. 9 pm. 647
Valencia.
552-7788; elbo.com.
Sept.
5, 12 & 19: Learn
about MISSION DOLORES at a City Guides walk on Sundays, 11
am. Meet at the gold fire hydrant at 20th and Church. 557-4266; sfcityguides.org.
Sept.
5 & 19: SF
City Guides leads free WALKING TOURS of Noe Valley, 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Meet at the Noe Valley
Library,
451 Jersey. 557-4266; sfcityguides.org.
Sept.
6, 13, 20 & 27: You
can be funny on Mondays at Bliss Bar at COMEDY Open Mic Night,
starting 8 pm. 4026 24th. 826-6200; blissbarsf.com.
Sept.
7, 14 & 28:
The Noe Valley Library’s TODDLER TALES feature rhymes, movement,
and music for 18 months to 3-year-olds. 10:15-10: 45 & 11-11:30 am.
451
Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.
Sept.
7-28:
Sing along with Patrick Sosa at Phoenix Books’ Tuesday-morning STORY
HOUR, for
babies to age 4. 10 am. 3957 24th. 821-3477.
Sept.
8:
Permit hearing for High
Bridge Arms, located at 3185 Mission. 1 pm. 850 Bryant, room 458. http://sfappeal
.com/news/2010/08/neighbors-fight-the-re-opening-of-sfs-only-gun-shop.php.
Sept.
8-19: The
SF
FRINGE FESTIVAL offers innovative theater works from 43 companies at
eight
city locations. 673-3847; sffringe.org.
Sept.
8-Oct. 9: “Celebrate!
San Francisco” displays work by local artists at
the MISSION CULTURAL Center. Reception Sept. 15, 6-9 pm; Tues.-Sat., 10
am-4
pm. 2868 Mission. 643-2785.
Sept.
9:
DEADLINE for fall
quarter registration at Community Music Center, 544 Capp. 647-6015; sfcmc.org.
Sept.
9: Openhouse
Outreach
invites LGBT SENIORS to second-Thursday meetings at 30th Street Senior
Center.
10 am. 225 30th. 296-8995.
Sept.
9:
Georgia Pellegrini
introduces FOOD HEROES: Culinary Artisans Preserving Traditions at
Omnivore
Books. 6-7 pm. 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.
Sept.
9:
Attend Art Auction ’10,
a BENEFIT for the Coalition on Homelessness. 5:30-10 pm. SOMArts
Cultural
Center, 934 Brannan. 346-3740, ext. 307; cohartauction.tumblr.com.
Sept.
9: A
SCOTTISH
COUNTRY DANCING party and lesson begins at 7:50 pm; basic class starts
Sept. 16. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez. 333-9372; sf-scottishdancers.org.
Sept.
9-Oct. 1:
The 8th annual ALTERED BARBIE SHOW features workshops, panel
discussions, poetry, and comedy. Come dressed as your favorite Barbie
at the
reception Sept. 16, 5-11 pm; Mon.-Sat., 1-7 pm, Sun., 1-5 pm.
Shotwell 50
Art Space, 50 Shotwell. alteredbarbie.com.
Sept.
10: Cara
Black
is one of the featured readers at the Literary DEATH MATCH hosted by Opium magazine.
6-9:30 pm. Elbo Room, 647 Valencia. 552-7788; elbo.com.
Sept.
10: You
can
learn salsa while enjoying Mexican food at a BAILE Familiar (family
dance)
and fundraiser at Fairmount School. 6:30-9:30 pm. 65 Chenery at
Randall.
695-5669; fairmountschoolpta.org.
Sept.
10-Oct. 16:
Ray of Light Theatre performs the West Coast premiere of JERRY
SPRINGER the Opera. Wed.-Sat., 8 pm. Victoria Theatre, 2961 16th. jerrysf.com.
Sept.
11:
LADYBUG GARDENERS invites you to help weed and tend the park at Upper
Noe Rec
Center on the second Saturday of the month. 9 am-noon. Day &
Sanchez.
970-8061; jrlion@aol.com.
Sept.
11:
Sally Love Saunders’ LIVE POETS GATHERING runs from 11 am to 12:30 pm
at the
Cultural Integration Fellowship. 2650 Fulton. 668-1559; snowcrest.net/spindler/sallylovesaunders.
Sept.
11:
Local doulas and MIDWIVES gather on second Saturdays at Natural
Resources. 2-4
pm. 1367 Valencia. 550-2611; naturalresources-sf.com.
Sept.
11:
WRITERS with Drinks hosts the Strange Horizons 10th anniversary party.
7:
30-9:30 pm. Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd. writerswithdrinks.com.
Sept.
11 & Oct. 5:
A representative from Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management
leads a seminar, “Maximize Your Social Security RETIREMENT BENEFITS.”
Sept. 11,
11 am-12:30 pm; Oct. 5, 6-7: 30 pm. Noe Valley Library. 451 Jersey.
355-5707; sfpl.org.
Sept.
12:
Noe resident A.D. Winans reads from his latest book of POETRY, Love-Zero.
2-4 pm. Bird & Beckett, 653 Chenery. 586-3733; birdbeckett.com.
Sept.
12:
Elisabeth Crawford brings Flavors of Friuli: A Culinary Journey
Through
Northeastern ITALY to Omnivore Books. 3-4 pm. 3885A Cesar Chavez.
282-4712;
omnivorebooks.com.
Sept.
12, 19 & 26: The
Sunday Afternoon JAZZ Series at Bliss Bar features Larry
Vuckovich performing with Hamir Atwal (9/12), the Faith Winthrop Trio
(9/19),
and Kenny Washington and Jeff Chambers (9/26). 4:30-7:30 pm. 4026 24th.
826-6200; blissbarsf.com.
Sept.
13: Emannuelle
Antolin
introduces her film about the lesbian response to the early AIDS
crisis, We Were There, and Karen Ande discusses her
photographs of
children affected by AIDS at the Odd Mondays series at the Noe Valley
Ministry.
7:30 pm; no-host dinner Haystack Pizza, 6 pm (RSVP jlsender@webtv.net).
1021
Sanchez. 282-2317.
Sept.
13: Atlas
CafŽ’s
BOOK CLUB discusses Dead Men Do Tell Tales, by William R.
Maples.
7-9 pm. Books, Inc. 601 Van Ness. 648-1047; sciencecafesf.com.
Sept.
13: The
Caper
Cutters celebrate their 60th year with SQUARE DANCE classes for
individuals and couples, all levels. 8-9:30 pm. St. Paul’s Church Hall,
43rd
and Judah. 648-1459; sfsquaredancing.org.
Sept.
14:
Eureka Valley Library’s Tuesday TODDLER TALES for ages 18 months to 3
years
starts at 10:30 am. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.
Sept.
15:
The VISUAL ARTS Committee of the SF Arts Commission meets third
Wednesdays at 3
pm. 25 Van Ness, Suite 70. 252-2590; sfartscommission.org.
Sept.
15:
The Noe Valley Library’s BOOK DISCUSSION group gathers from 7 to 8:30
pm. 451
Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.
Sept.
15:
The EUREKA VALLEY Promotion Association meets the third Thursday of the
month.
7-8:30 pm. Chase Bank Conference Room, 2112 15th. 437-9414; evpa.org.
Sept.
15-Oct. 17: “AQUA:
Art on Water” at ArtZone 461 Gallery features works
by a group of Bay Area artists. Reception Sept. 19, 3-6 pm; Wed.-Sun.,
noon-6
pm. 461 Valencia. 441-8680.
Sept.
16:
SOMMELIER Evan Goldstein matches wines with recipes from his favorite
chefs in Daring
Parings. 6-7 pm. Omnivore Books. 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.
Sept.
16:
Candidates for District 8 SUPERVISOR are scheduled to speak at the
Upper Noe
Neighbors meeting. 7:30 pm. Upper Noe Rec Center, 295 Day at Sanchez. vickimrosen@gmail.com.
Sept.
16:
Lepidopterist Liam O’Brien discusses the recovery plan for the
endangered
Mission Blue BUTTERFLY on Twin Peaks. 7:30 pm. Randall Museum, 199
Museum Way.
554-9600; randallmuseum.org.
Sept.
17-25:
Students of the Ruth Asawa School of the Arts perform the musical Tom
Sawyer. Thurs.-Sat.,
7:30
pm; Sun., 2 pm. 555 Portola. 695-5720; sotamusic.com.
Sept.
18:
City Guides offers a free walking tour of STERN GROVE. Meet 11 am at
the main
entrance at 19th Ave. and Sloat. 557-4266; sfcityguides.org.
Sept.
21:
FILMS for children age 5 and under and their families screen at 10:15
and 11
am; please park strollers by the elevator. Noe Valley Library, 451
Jersey.
355-5707; sfpl.org.
Sept.
21:
Gesine Bullock-Prado introduces her MEMOIR, My Life from Scratch: A
Sweet
Journey of Starting Over, One Cake at a Time. 6-7 pm. Omnivore
Books,
3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.
Sept.
21:
SHA SHA HIGBY performs In Folds of Gold, a work-in-progress,
at the
Marsh Theater. 7:30 pm. 1062 Valencia. 826-5750.
Sept.
22: A
panel
from the Disaster Preparedness Coalition for Animals discusses ways to
keep our animal companions safe. 6:30-7:30 pm. Glen Park Library, 2825
Diamond.
355-2858.
Sept.
23: The
SF
Planning Commission holds a hearing on the draft EIR for CPMC’s
development
plan for St. Luke’s and other hospital campuses. 1:30 pm or later. Room
400,
City Hall. 558-6422.
Sept.
23:
Vanessa Barrington brings D.I.Y. DELICIOUS: Recipes and Ideas for
Simple
Foods from Scratch to Omnivore Books. 6-7 pm. 3885A Cesar Chavez.
282-4712;
omnivorebooks.com.
Sept.
23:
The Good Vibrations 5th annual Indie EROTIC FILM Festival screens at
the Castro
Theatre. 7 pm. 429 Castro. 777-4908; gv-ixff.org.
Sept.
23: Learn
the
samba, tango, and more at a six-week BALLROOM dance class for couples
on
Thursday evenings. Forest Hill Christian Church Hall, 250 Laguna Honda.
Preregister 661-2746.
Sept.
24-26: St.
Philip’s
Parish holds its 72nd annual festival with three days of
entertainment, food, games, and raffles. Parish dinner, Sept. 24, 6 pm.
Festival, Sat & Sun, 10 am-6 pm. Diamond & 24th. 824-8467; stphilipfestival.org.
Sept.
24-26:
The GREEK FOOD Festival “A Taste of Greece” also features music, dance,
and
cultural exhibits. Fri. & Sat., 11 am-10 pm; Sun., noon-9 pm.
Annunciation
Cathedral, 245 Valencia. 864-8000.
Sept.
25: The
Older
Women’s League (OWL) hosts “November ELECTION MADNESS,” examining
current
initiatives and charter amendments. 10 am-noon. Mechanics Institute, 57
Post.
989-4422; owlsf.org.
Sept.
25: The
SF
Composers Chamber Orchestra performs new works—some pop, some
minimalist—by
Bay Area composers. 8 pm. Old First Concerts, 1751 Sacramento.
474-1608; oldfirstconcerts.org.
Sept.
25:
Fairmount Elementary School holds a benefit CAR WASH and Bake Sale from
10 am
to 3 pm. Enter on Randall at San Jose. 695-5669; fairmountschoolpta.org.
Sept.
25: The
SF
Bike Coalition leads a ride through SF SEWER HISTORY in the Mission
District
and around Mission Creek. Meet 2 pm at Workspace Ltd., 2150 Folsom.
431-BIKE;
sfbike.org.
Sept.
25:
Rachel Saunders’ The Blue Chair JAM COOKBOOK includes
preserving
pointers. 3-4 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712;
omnivorebooks.com.
Sept.
26:
The first SF LYMEWALK raises awareness for Lyme Disease research; wear
lime
green, and bring signs and green balloons. 1 pm. Start from Larkin and
Fulton.
202-0174; lymedisease.org.
Sept.
27: Editor
Delia
Moon and Ram—n Sender Baray—n read from the new posthumous edition of
Eugene Ruggles’ POEMS, Roads of Bread, at the Odd Mondays
series at the
Noe Valley Ministry. 7:30 pm; no-host dinner Haystack Pizza, 6 pm (RSVP
jlsender@webtv.net).
1021 Sanchez. 282-2317.
Sept.
28:
LITQUAKE’s “Pitchapalooza” features critiques of author teams promoting
their
work. 7-8:30 pm. Variety Preview Room, 582 Market. 750-1497; litquake.org.
Sept.
28:
Mike McDowell describes the various SFFD badges worn by firefighters
since the
1860s at the SF History Association meeting. 7 pm. St. Philip’s Church,
725
Diamond. 750-9986; sanfranciscohistory.org.
Sept.
28: The
Friends
of Noe Valley annual election meeting begins at 7 pm, and the Residents
of Noe Valley TOWN SQUARE meeting follows at 7:30 pm. James Lick Middle
School,
1220 Noe. 695-5675.
Sept.
29:
The Noe Valley MERCHANTS and Professionals Association holds a
breakfast
meeting hosted by Noe’s Nest, 1254 Guerrero. 9 am. Robert Roddick,
641-8687.
Sept.
29: Kung
Pao
KOSHER COMEDY presents the 11th annual Funny Girls, featuring Shazia
Mirza,
Carla Clayy, Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, and Lisa Geduldig. 8 pm. Brava
Theater,
2781 24th. koshercomedy.com.
Sept.
30:
Paxton Gate offers an INSECT MOUNTING class on the last Thursday of the
month.
4-7 pm. 824 Valencia. 824-1872; paxtongate.com.
Oct.
2: Explore
the library’s
Language Learning DATABASES at a class at the Glen Park Library. 4-5
pm. 2825
Diamond. 355-2858.
Oct.
3: Voice
writer ERIN O’BRIANT introduces
her new novel, Glitter Girl. 8 pm. Eros, 2051
Market. 255-4921.
Oct.
4:
Rene Redzepi signs Noma:
Place and Time in NORDIC
CUISINE at 3
pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar
Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.
Oct.
6: In
“WOODY GUTHRIE and
the Great American Folk Song,” Tim Holt discusses the musician and
leads a
sing-along. 6-7 pm. Glen Park Library. 2825 Diamond. 355-2858.
Oct.
6: District
8 SUPERVISOR
candidates debate in a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. 6:30
pm.
Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way.
Oct.
7:
The Litquake
event “FEMININE WILES” features readings by Elif Batuman, Marisa
Crawford,
Katie Crouch, Thaisa Frank, Joyce Maynard, Kaya Oakes, and Shawna Yang
Ryan.
7-9 pm. Upper Noe Rec Center, 295 Day at Sanchez. litquake.org.
Deadline
for October
The
next Noe Valley Voice will be the October 2010 issue.
The deadline for Calendar items is Sept. 15. Email notices to
calendar@noevalleyvoice.com or write Calendar, Noe Valley
Voice, P.O.
Box 460249, SF, CA 94146. Note: Events in Noe Valley and surrounding
neighborhoods receive priority. Thanks for your understanding.
