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The next Noe Valley Voice will be the December/January issue, hitting the streets the first week of December. Our deadline for calendar items is Nov. 20. Email calendar@noevalleyvoice.com or write Calendar, Noe Valley Voice, P.O. Box 460249, San Francisco, CA 94146. Note: Events in Noe Valley receive priority. Thanks for your help.

 

Nov. 1 & 8: The ARTery Project continues with Latin dance by Carnaval queen Elizabeth Soberanes (Nov. 1) and Haitian drumming and dance by the Afoutayi Dance Company (Nov. 8)Noon-1:30 pm. UN Plaza, Market between 7th and 8th. sfartscommission.org/artery.

Nov. 1-20: CREATIVITY EXPLORED hosts “Hands On Clay,” a group show of sculpture. Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 10 am-3 pm; Thurs., 10 am-7 pm; Sat., 1-6 pm. 3245 16th. 863-2108.creativityexplored.org.

Nov. 1, 8, 22 & 29: Little ones enjoy rhymes and songs at the Noe Valley Library’s TODDLER TALES. 10:15 and 11 am. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

Nov. 1, 15, 22 & 29: The Eureka Valley Library offers its TODDLER TALES on Tuesdays, 10:30 am. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.

Nov. 1-20: The ninth annual ALTERED BARBIE exhibition features a dinner and fashion show on Nov. 3, 7:30-10:30 pm; Barbie Poetry Night on Nov. 9, 7 to 10 pm; and a closing reception Nov. 18, 7 to 10 pm. Gallery hours Wed.-Sat. 1-8 pm; Sun., 1-5 pm. 50 Shotwell.alteredbarbie.com.

Nov. 1-29: Meet under the rainbow flag at Harvey Milk Plaza (Castro & Market) for a walking tour, “CASTRO: Tales of the Village.” Sat., Sun., or Tues., 11 am. 557-4266;sfcityguides.org.

Nov. 1-30: The Noe Valley OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS group meets Monday through Saturday, 7 am, at St. Aidan’s Church, 101 Gold Mine Drive. oasf.org.

Nov. 1-30: Noe Valley SENIOR CENTER serves lunches for people over 60, weekdays at noon. St. Philip’s Hall, 725 Diamond. Reserve a lunch, 648-1030. openhand.org.

Nov. 1-30: Chris Sequeira offers adult TAI CHI classes Tuesdays at 7 pm, and free senior qigong classes Wednesdays 1-3 pm at Glen Park; register at sfrecpark.org.773-8185; livingtaichi@yahoo.com.

Nov. 1-Jan. 17: Radical Women host a FEMINIST READING CIRCLE to discuss Frederick Engels’ Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State. Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm. 747 Polk. 864-1278.

Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: Eureka Valley Library’s Wednesday BABY RHYME & PLAYTIME, for infants to 18 months, starts at 1:30 pm. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.

Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: The Castro Farmers’ Market offers fresh PRODUCE on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 pm. Noe at Market. pcfma.com.

Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: AL-ANON meets Wednesdays from 8 to 9:30 pm at St. Philip’s Church. 725 Diamond. 834-9940; al-anonsf.org.

Nov. 2-27: A group show by The Realists and an exhibit of portraits by William Wolff are on display at ARTZONE 461 Gallery. Reception Oct. 22, 5-8 pm; Wed.-Sun., noon-6 pm. 461 Valencia. 441-8680.

Nov. 2-30: Sing along with Patrick Sosa and Alison Faith Levy at Phoenix Books’ Wednesday STORY HOUR, for babies to age 4. 11 am. 3957 24th. 821-3477.

Nov. 2 & Dec. 7: Bliss Bar’s COMEDY REVIEW happens on the first Wednesday of the month, starting at 7:30 pm. 4026 24th. 826-6200; blissbarsf.com.

Nov. 3: BEAT POET ruth weiss reads from her new book,can’t stop the beat, accompanied by percussionist Hal Davis. 7 pm. 540 Broadway. 399-9626.

Nov. 3: Parents for PUBLIC SCHOOLS presents “Finding a Public School for Your Child.” 10:30 am-noon. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

Nov. 3: UCSF and the Bay Area Science Festival sponsor a hands-on SCIENCE workshop for children 8 to 14. 4-5 pm. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24: Paxton Gate hosts a free STORY TIME for children of all ages. 11 am-noon. 766 Valencia. 252-9990; paxtongate.com.

Nov. 3-Dec. 17: MARGA GOMEZ performs her ninth solo show, Not Getting Any Younger. Thurs. & Fri., 8 pm; Sat., 8:30 pm. The Marsh, 1062 Valencia. 826-5750;themarsh.org.

Nov. 4: The Rotunda Dance Series at City Hall features a performance by GAMELAN SEKAR JAYA at noon. 920-9181; dancersgroup.org.

Nov. 4: Children 7 to 12 are invited to design their own graphic novel at a COMIC BOOK workshop at the Noe Valley Library. 4-5 pm. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

Nov. 4 & 12: SUPERVISOR SCOTT Wiener’s office is open Friday, Nov. 4, 10 am to noon, at City Hall, Room 274; and Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 am to noon, at Castro Tarts, 564 Castro. Call to confirm: 554-6968.

Nov. 4-25: The Friday night “Jazz in the Bookshop” series at BIRD & BECKETT begins at 5:30 pm. 653 Chenery. 586-3733; birdbeckett.com.

Nov. 4-25: Yell “BINGO!” at St. Paul’s on Friday nights at 7 pm (doors open at 5 pm). St. Paul’s Parish Hall, 221 Valley. 648-7538.

Nov. 4-25: Dolores Park Cafe hosts Friday night MUSIC and spoken word. 7:30-10 pm. 501 Dolores. 621-2936;doloresparkcafe.org.

Nov. 4-30: “Man as Object: Reversing the Gaze” features works by WOMEN ARTISTS. Reception Nov. 4, 6-9 pm; Tues.-Fri., noon-7 pm; Sat., noon-5 pm. SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan; somarts.org.

Nov. 5: The SF Unified School District hosts an ENROLLMENT FAIR; every public school will be represented. 10 am-3 pm. Concourse Exhibition Center, 635 8th. sfusd.edu.

Nov. 5: Noe Valley Pet Company hosts “Muttville,” a SENIOR DOG RESCUE adoption. Noon-3 pm. 1451 Church. 282-7385.

Nov. 5: Kimberly “Momma” Reiner and Jenna Sanz-Agero introduce their DESSERT COOKBOOK Sugar, Sugar. 3-4 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712;omnivorebooks.com.

Nov. 5: Ross Richmond gives a GLASSBLOWING demonstration at Public Glass. 6-9 pm. 1750 Armstrong. 671-4916.

Nov. 5: Noe Valley CHAMBER MUSIC’s third annual Cocktail Party features refreshments and music by cellist Emil Miland. 7-10 pm. 1126 Dolores.. 648-5236; nvcm.org.

Nov. 5, 12 & 19: Sue Appelbaum leads a beginning KNITTING CLASS, “Knit-A-Long.” 9-11 am. Raquel Settels Metalsmith, 4126 24th. Reservations: 821-9979.

Nov. 6: Noe Valley CHAMBER MUSIC hosts an Emerging Artist Concert featuring Nonsemble 6. 4 pm. Holy Innocents Church, 455 Fair Oaks. 648-5236; nvcm.org.

Nov. 6, 13 & 20: The Glen Park Village FARMERS’ MARKET continues through Nov. 20. 10 am to 2 pm. Glen Park BART parking lot, Bosworth & Arlington. pcfma.com.

Nov. 6, 13 & 20: The Sunday JAZZ series at Bliss Bar features vocalist Suzanna Smith with John R. Burr and Brandon Essex (Nov. 6); Tango No. 9 with Zoltan DiBartolo and Joshua Raoul Brody (Nov. 13); and a tribute to 1920s star Ruth Etting by vocalist Martha Lorin (Nov. 20). 4:30-7:30 pm. 4026 24th. 826-6200;blissbarsf.com. 

Nov. 6 & 20: SF City Guides leads a free WALKING TOUR of Noe Valley on first and third Sundays at 1:30 pm. Meet at the Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 557-4266;sfcityguides.org.

Nov. 6-27: Learn about MISSION DOLORES at a City Guides walk Sundays, 11 am. Meet at the gold fire hydrant at 20th and Church. 557-4266; sfcityguides.org.

Nov. 6-Dec. 4: Performers at the Noe Valley FARMERS’ MARKET include Andy Gillis & Nathan Borofka, Kailua Blue, and the SHE’s (Nov. 6); Mick Shaffer, Jude Reseigne, and Lily Holbrook (Nov. 13); Tom Huber & Friends and They Call Me Lucky (Nov. 20); David Kesler and Luz Gaxiola (Nov. 27); Jude, Dennis Campagna, and the Biscuit Wheels Band (Dec. 4). Saturday, 8 am-1 pm. 24th & Vicksburg. 248-1332;noevalleyfarmersmarket.com.

Nov. 7: Fabrizia Lanza introduces OLIVE: A Global History. 6-7 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

Nov. 7: Hypnotherapist Janelle Moon reads and signs her new book, Salt and Paper: 65 Candles, at the ODD MONDAYS series. 7 pm; no-host supper at Haystack, 5:30 pm (RSVP jlsender@webtv.net). Phoenix Books, 3957 24th. 821-2090.

Nov. 8: Time to VOTE. Polls are open 7 am to 8 pm. 554-4375.

Nov. 9: The CANADIAN WOMEN’S CLUB hosts a luncheon, featuring the author of Winning the Vote: The Triumph of the American Woman Suffrage Movement. 11 am. Basque Cultural Center, 599 Railroad, South SF. Reservations: 824-9745.

Nov. 9: Christina Tosi shares recipes from the Momofuku MILK BAR at Omnivore Books6-7 pm. 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

Nov. 9: The GREAT BOOKS Discussion Group considers Maxim Gorky’s Chelkash. 6:15-8:15 pm. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

Nov. 10: Drop in to the monthly LGBT SENIOR discussion group on second Thursdays at 30th Street Senior Center. 10-11:30 am. 225 30th. 296-8995, ext. 5.

Nov. 10: Noe Valley OWL artist David Meeker exhibits “Mr. Meeker’s Menagerie” at Successories in the Button Box. Reception 4-8 pm. 3904 24th. 642-4006.

Nov. 10 & 11: New York designer Stephany Hitchcock brings jewelry to a TRUNK SHOW at Gallery of Jewels. Thurs., 5-8 pm; Fri., 11 am-6:30 pm. 4089 24th. 285-0626.

Nov. 10-27: Noe Valley artist Stan Heller collaborates with Rio Yanez of the SF Tortilla Conspiracy on “Mission of the Dead,” a show of 3D ARTWORK at Mission Comics and Art. Reception Nov. 12, 7 pm. Gallery Tues.-Sun., noon to 8 pm. 3520 20th. 695-1545.

Nov. 11: Omnivore Books and the Noe Valley Pet Company host a book party for The CULINARY CANINE,by Kit Feldman, Dominique Crenn, and Chef Tanya6-7 pm. 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

Nov. 11-13: The Women’s Building’s 33rd annual Celebration of CRAFTSWOMEN features more than 160 exhibitors. 10 am-5 pm. Fort Mason. 650-615-6838.

Nov. 11-13: Noe Valley dancer/choreographer Raisa Punkki’s “PICK CELLS” debuts at Dance Mission. 8 pm. 3316 24th. 826-4441; punkkico.com.

Nov. 12: Nobody from Nashville performs at the Upper Noe Rec Center’s monthly CONCERT, geared for ages 5 and under. 9-11 am. 295 Day. 970-8061;noevalleyreccenter.com.

Nov. 12: The LADYBUG Gardeners group welcomes volunteers at Upper Noe Rec Center on second Saturdays, 9 am to noon. 295 Day. kate@noevalleyreccenter.com.

Nov. 12: A BOWWOW Film Festival includes dog films and a dog show competition to benefit the nonprofit senior dog rescue Muttville. 12:30 pm. Roxie Theater, 3117 16th. 863-1087.

Nov. 12: Natural Resources invites you to come meet local doulas (2-4 pm) and home-birth MIDWIVES (4-6 pm). 1367 Valencia. 550-2611; naturalresources-sf.com.

Nov. 12: Mourad Lahlou brings his recipe collection,Mourad: New MOROCCAN, to Omnivore Books3-4 pm. 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

Nov. 12: The Noe Valley Library hosts a “One City One BOOK” discussion of Mary Roach’s Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void. 3:30-5 pm. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

Nov. 12: Gregory Maguire discusses Out of Oz, the final volume in the “WICKED” series. 7:30 pm. The Booksmith, 1644 Haight863-8688; booksmith.com.

Nov. 13: A Student Showcase benefits the DANCE Department at the Ruth Asawa SF School of the Arts. 2 pm. 555 Portola. sfsota.org.

Nov. 13: The monthly PFLAG support group meets 2 to 4:15 pm. St. Francis Lutheran Church, 152 Market. 621-2635.

Nov. 13: Brian Krans READS from Freeze Tag on the Highway at 2 pm, and Barry Willdorf talks about The Flight of the Sorceress at 3 pm. Bird & Beckett, 653 Chenery. 586-3733; birdbeckett.com.

Nov. 13: Christie Matheson introduces Cake Simple: Recipes for BUNDT-STYLE CAKES. 3-4 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712;omnivorebooks.com.

Nov. 13: Neal Pollack reads from his new NOVEL,Jewball, at 7 pm. Jewish Community Center, 3200 California. 292-1200; jccsf.org.

Nov. 14: LITQUAKE’s last Epicenter of the year features GuyWriters discussing “Writing Down the Past: Gay Men Reveal Their Histories.” 6-8 pm. GLBT History Museum, 4127 18th. litquake.org.

Nov. 15: FILMS for children 5 and under screen at 10:15 and 11 am. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707;sfpl.org.

Nov. 16: The 2011 NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT Network Awards will be presented from 6 to 8 pm in the North Light Court of City Hall.nen@sfgov.org.

Nov. 16: Dolores Street Services hosts the 2011 OPEN PALM AWARD, honoring the late Eric Quezada. 6-10 pm. The Blue Macaw, 2565 Mission. 282-6209, ext. 22.

Nov. 16: The Noe Valley BOOK discussion group meets on third Wednesdays at the Noe Valley Library. 7 pm. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

Nov. 16: USF POLITICAL SCIENTIST Corey Cook analyzes election results at a joint meeting of the Noe Valley Democratic Club and San Francisco for Democracy. 7:30 pm. St. Philip’s Church, 725 Diamond. 994-4610.

Nov. 16-Jan. 18: Ashley Thayer exhibits her hand-dyed QUILTS at Tartine Bakery. Reception Nov. 16, 8-10 pm. 600 Guerrero. 487-2600.

Nov. 17: The Eureka Valley Library offers MAGICAL STORIES and optical illusions to amaze ages 5 through 10. 4-5 pm. 16th & Market. 554-6080;sfartscommission.org/gallery.

Nov. 17: Mitch Rosenthal discusses his book COOKING My Way Back Home, featuring recipes from Town Hall, Anchor & Hope, and Salt House restaurants. 6-7 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712;omnivorebooks.com.

Nov. 18: Meagan Brown of Edward Jones Investments invites you to a seminar, “Preparing Your ESTATE Plan.” 10 am. 4190 24th. Reservations: 282-4079.

Nov. 19: Natural Resources offers a workshop in NEWBORN care and parenting (9:30 am-1:30 pm) and a DADS GROUP (2-3:30 pm) with Dr. Peter Straus. 1367 Valencia. 550-2611; naturalresources-sf.com.

Nov. 19: Carol Field brings her revised cookbook THE ITALIAN BAKER to Omnivore Books3-4 pm. 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

Nov. 19: Elbo Room hosts a spoken word event, MUNI DIARIES, at 6:30 pm, followed by a ’60s Soul Party starting at 10 pm. Elbo Room, 647 Valencia. 552-7788; elbo.com.

Nov. 19: Singer/songwriter HOLCOMBE WALLER performs at SF Live Arts. 8 pm. St. Cyprian’s Church, 2097 Turk at Lyon. 218-7937; liveatcyprians.blogspot.com. 

Nov. 19 & 20: The SF CHORAL Society presents Mozart’s Mass in C minor and Olli Kortekangas’ Seven Songs for Planet Earth. Free tickets for high school juniors and seniors (email alankleinschmidt@gmail.com). Nov. 19, 8 pm; Nov. 20, 4 pm. Calvary Presbyterian, 2515 Fillmore. 392-4400; cityboxoffice.com.

Nov. 20: Rocket DOG RESCUE has good dogs looking for homes. Noon-5 pm. 501 Castro. 642-4786.

Nov. 20: The Mark Foehringer Dance Project performs excerpts from its NUTCRACKER SWEETS. 3 pm. Main Library, 100 Larkin. mfdpsf.org.

Nov. 21: Charity Kahn of the JAMband performs a MUSIC AND DANCE show for all ages. 10:30-11:15 am. Glen Park Library. 2825 Diamond. 355-2858.

Nov. 21: David Perlstein reads from his new novel, Slick,and his collected stories, God’s Other, at the ODD MONDAYS series. 7 pm; no-host supper at Haystack, 5:30 pm (RSVPjlsender@webtv.net). Phoenix Books, 3957 24th. 821-2090.

Nov. 21: The PORCHLIGHT storytelling series features “Tandem Tales: Two People, One Story.” 8-10 pm. The Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa. porchlightsf.com.

Nov. 27: A Noe Valley ARTISTS SALON continues on fourth Sundays at La Boulange Café. 4:30-6 pm. 3898 24th. Cary Friedman, fotoartiste@gmail.com.

Nov. 29: Brad Thomas Parsons introduces BITTERS: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas. 6-7 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

Nov. 29: MISSION POLICE STATION holds its regular community meeting, beginning at 6 pm. 630 Valencia. 558-5400.

Nov. 29: Author and historian Bill Yenne discusses NOE VALLEY history at the SF History Association meeting. 7 pm. St. Philip’s Church, 725 Diamond. 750-9986;sanfranciscohistory.org.

Nov. 30: The Noe Valley MERCHANTS and Professionals Association meets at 9 am at the Bank of America. 4098 24th. 641-8687.

Nov. 30: The Glen Park Library screens Bag It, Jeb Berrier’s film about PLASTIC and its impact on the world. 6-7:30 pm. 2825 Diamond. 355-2858.

Nov. 30: MICHAEL RUHLMAN discusses his latest book,Ruhlman’s Twenty: 20 Techniques, 100 Recipes, a Cook’s Manifesto. 6-7 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

Dec. 1: UCSF epidemiologist Ruth Greenblatt, M.D., speaks about “HIV and AIDS in Women” on World AIDS Day at City College’s Ocean Campus, Science Building, Room 11. 3:30-5 pm. 50 Phelan Ave. 239-3475;ccsf.edu/upcomingevents. 

Dec. 1-24: HoliDAYS on 24th Street features hayrides, musical entertainment, a wine walk, holiday discounts, a menorah lighting, and visits from SANTA. 641-8687;noevalleymerchants.com.

Dec. 4: Music on the Hill presents “CHRISTMAS IN PARIS,” early music for harpsichord, violin, viola da gamba, and Baroque flute. 7 pm. St. Aidan’s Church, 101 Gold Mine Drive. 820-1429.

Dec. 4: AMY SEDARIS is scheduled to appear at the Roxie Theater discussing her book Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People. 3117 16th. Call for time, 863-1087.

 

Here Comes Santa

The next Noe Valley Voice will be the December/January issue, hitting the streets the first week of December. Our deadline for calendar items is Nov. 20. Email calendar@noevalleyvoice.com or write Calendar, Noe Valley Voice, P.O. Box 460249, San Francisco, CA 94146. Note: Events in Noe Valley receive priority. Thanks for your help.