events

Events listings are compiled by Sarah Han. See 8 Days a Week for information on how to submit items to the listings.

wednesday 29

Authors

'Annual Reading and Publication Party' Hotel Rex, 562 Sutter; 512-8812. 7pm. Hamida Banu Chopra, John Feltsinger, Sean Higgins, Ian MacDonald, Bradley Richie, Zack Rogow, and John Oliver Simon read poems and stories to celebrate the publication of Two Lines: A Journal of Translation.

Barbara Ehrenreich Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia; 282-9246. noon. The author reads from and signs Nickel and Dimed.

Owen Hill Monticello Inn, 127 Ellis; 394-0661. 5:30pm. The author reads from The Chandler Apartments.

Tony Hillerman Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness; 392-4400. 8pm. The novelist and essayist is interviewed by Roy Eisenhardt.

Michael McClure City Lights Booksellers, 261 Columbus; 362-8193. 7pm. The poet reads from his new book of poetry, Plum Stones.

David Shields Booksmith, 1644 Haight; 863-8688. 7pm. The author discusses his book, Enough about You.

Tom Standage Stacey's Bookstore, 581 Market; 421-4687. 12:30pm, free. The author discusses his new book, The Turk.

Sarah Stone and Ann Packer A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7:30pm. The authors discuss their new books.

Bay Area

Noelle Howey Black Oak Books, 1491 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 486-0698. 7:30pm. The author discusses Dress Codes.

Alice Waters Cody's Books, 1730 Fourth St, Berk; (510) 559-9500. 7pm. The restaurant owner and author discusses and signs Chez Panisse Fruit.

thursday 30


Around town

'An Evening with the Sundance Institute' Film Arts Foundation, 349 Ninth St, Second flr; 552-6350. 7-10pm, $12-20. Film Arts Foundation presents this discussion with Sundance associate director of film programming John Cooper on the Sundance Institute's filmmaking labs.

'The Future of Ideas: The Fate of the Commons in a Connected World' Mechanics' Institute Library, 57 Post; 393-0100. 6-7:30pm, $5. Dr. Lawrence Lessig discusses Internet copyright issues.

Greenpeace volunteer training and meeting Greenpeace Office, 75 Arkansas; 255-9221, ext 314. 7pm, free. Greenpeace invites all interested parties to learn about how to volunteer with the organization at this meeting focusing on clean energy.

'Mera Nam Emerging' Artists' Television Access, 992 Valencia; 824-3890. 8pm, $8. This event features a reading by Summi Kaipa, a screening of films by Kirthi Nath, and a post-screening conversation with writer Tisa Bryant.

'Opportunities for Successful High Tech Business in Latin America' Union Bank of California, 400 California, 11th flr, Conference Rooms A and B; 788-4764. noon-1:30pm, $15. Ricardo Carreón speaks about Latin America's economic market.

Benefits

'Berkeley Liberation Radio 104.1' Ashkenaz. 8pm, $5-10 sliding scale. This event features dancing with DJ Akila, Sister Irietions, Rashidi, and DJ Mathew of Mystic Sounds; spoken word; and tribal chanting with DJs Hannibal and Thunder; proceeds benefit Berkeley Liberation Radio 104.1.

'Squeeze: From Our Mouths to Yours' Black Box, 1928 Telegraph, Oakl; (415) 263-4898. 8-10:30pm, $7-20 sliding scale. Nectar Stage presents an evening of poetry with Meliza Bañales, Solidad diCosta, Tina d'Elia, Karen Dereise Ladson, Emily Kagan, and others; proceeds benefit Nectar Stage for the San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration 2002.

Authors

Tamim Ansary Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia; 282-9246. 7:30pm. The San Francisco writer discusses his book, West of Kabul, East of New York.

Toni Kamins Jewish Community Center, 1808 Wedemeyer; 346-6040. 7:30pm. The author discusses two of her travel books.

Frank Kozik Foto-Grafix Books, 655 Mission; 495-7242. 7pm. The rock visual artist signs and discusses his new book, Desperate Measures.

Elizabeth Paradiz Booksmith, 1644 Haight; 863-8688. 7pm. The author discusses Elijah's Cup.

Camille Roy, Mary Burger, Laura Moriarty Pond, 214 Valencia; 503-0845. 8pm. The experimental women writers read from their works.

Lynn Schooler A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7:30pm. The author discusses and signs The Blue Bear.

Vandana Shiva and Andrew Kimbrell San Francisco Women's Building, 3543 18th St; 229-9336. 8pm. The authors read from Fatal Harvest: The Tragedy of Industrial Agriculture.

Jim Steyer Stacey's Bookstore, 581 Market; 421-4687. 12:30pm. The children's media expert discusses his book The Other Parent: The Inside Story of How the Media Impacts Your Kids.

Bay Area

Willis Barnstone Black Oak Books, 1491 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 486-0698. 7:30pm. The author discusses The New Covenant: Commonly Called The New Testament The Four Gospels and Apocalypse.

Wendy Doniger Cody's Books, 2454 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 845-7852. 7:30pm. The author discusses The Kamasutra.

Rich Fettke Barnes and Noble, 2352 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 644-0861. 7:30pm. The author discusses and signs Extreme Success.

friday 31

Around town

'Ancient Egypt' Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness; 391-9700. 8-10:15pm, $25-30. Humanities West presents this lecture and performance program on early Egyptian art, music, and film; tonight, Stuart Tyson lectures, and Geraldine McMillian and Richard Mercier perform arias from Aida and works by Egyptian composers of the 19th century. Through Sat/1.

'Muffy's First Date!' Balazo/Mission Badlands Gallery, 2811 Mission; www.muffymagazine.com. 9pm, $6. Tenth of Always, the Vaccines, and other performers play to benefit Muffy! magazine.

'Riccardo Pozzo: Italian Philosophy in the Second Half of the Twentieth Century' Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Galleria, 425 Washington; 788-7142, ext 18. 6:30pm. Professor Riccardo Pozzo lectures on contemporary Italian philosophers.

'Second Annual Bind-Off' San Francisco Center for the Book, 300 De Haro; 565-0545. 7-9pm, free. The Pacific Center for Book Arts and the Hand Bookbinders of California compete to create books from bizarre materials.

'Sixth Annual Casino Party and Art Auction' Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery; 674-4764. 6pm, $20 donation. Shanti and Men's Associated Exchange host this event featuring an art auction, wine and spirit tasting, food, and casino games.

'2002 Golden Gate Games' Various locations in Golden Gate Park, go to www.goldengategames.com for more information. 7pm-10:30pm. Play a game of night golf at the first event of the Golden Gate Games. Through Sun/2.

Bay Area

''Because Art Matters II' Oceana High School, 401 Paloma, Pacifica; (650) 2186, ext 1064. 6-10pm, call for price. This art and culture exposition features performances, visual arts, refreshments, and a silent auction.

Benefits

LGBTstr8 Alliance benefit San Francisco Women's Building, 3543 18th St, Ste Eight; 563-7867. 8pm-midnight, $5-10 sliding scale. The LBGTstr8 Alliance of City College of San Francisco presents a showcase of queer artists to benefit its scholarship program.

'ZooFest for Kids! 2002' San Francisco Zoo, 45th Ave and Sloat; 753-7165, www.sfzoo.org. 6:30pm-8:30pm, $25-40. The San Francisco Zoo hosts a fundraiser for the whole family featuring interactive exhibits, live entertainment, food, and more; proceeds benefit the zoo's wildlife conservation and education programs.

Bay Area

Benefit art sale 21 Grand, 449B 23rd St, Oakl; (510) 444-7263. 7-11:30pm. 21 Grand presents its second annual art sale featuring works donated by Bay Area artists at bargain prices.

'Cuba Verde: A Cuba Report' Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo, Berk; (510) 525-5054. 7pm, $10-50. Media Alliance, Ecology Center, and community members who have recently returned from a delegation to Cuba discuss Cuba's agriculture; this event also features a performance by Henri-Pierre Koubaka, Kasumai Bare, and DJ Peja Peja; proceeds benefit Media Alliance and National Radio Project.

Authors

Norma Cole and Jocelyn Saidenberg California College of Arts and Crafts, 1111 Eighth; 551-9278. 7:30pm. The authors discuss their works.

Marcelo Gleiser Stacey's Bookstore, 581 Market; 421-4687. 12:30pm. The author discusses The Prophet and the Astronomer.

Bay Area

Lynn Schooler Cody's Books, 2454 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 845-7852. 7:30pm. The author discusses The Blue Bear.

saturday 1

Around town

'Ancient Egypt' Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness; 391-9700. 10am-4pm, $25-30. Humanities West presents this lecture and performance program on early Egyptian art, music, and film; today, Cathleen Keller and Peter Lacovara lecture, and Lorna Zilba, Gregangelo, and members of the Velocity Circus perform traditional Egyptian dance, music, and ancient mystical rites.

'Art Deco-60s Sale' Concourse Exhibition Center, Eighth St and Brannan; 599-3326. 10am-6pm, $6-8. This sale and exhibit features art nouveau, art deco, modern, and vintage furniture, accessories, art, pottery, books, clothing, and more. Also Sun/2.

'The Great San Francisco Crystal Fair' Fort Mason Center, Bldg A, Marina at Buchanan; 383-7837. 10am-6pm. This fair features a showcase of crystals, minerals, gems, and jewelry and readings by professional psychics. Through Sun/2.

'2002 Golden Gate Games' Various locations in Golden Gate Park, go to www.goldengategames.com for more information. 9am-4:30pm. Today's events include archery demonstrations, in line-skating races, fencing demonstrations, and a freestyle roller dance.

'Union Street Art Festival' Union Street from Gough to Steiner; (510) 970-3217. 10am-6pm, free. This festival features gourmet international food, wines and microbrews, juried arts and crafts displays, jazz and classical music displays, and more. Through Sun/2.

Benefits

'Fifth Annual Spring Cleaning Flea Market' Albany Teen Center, 900 Buchanan, Albany; (510) 525-0576. 9am-4pm. This flea market features house wares, furniture, clothing, tools, books, and more; proceeds benefit the Albany Teen Center.

'Marin Home Show and Benefit Jazz Fest' Marin Center Exhibit Hall and Fairgrounds, Marin Civic Center, Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael; (415) 472-3500. 10am-8pm, $5-6. This home improvement show features an antique-evaluation clinic, displays of home and garden products, and jazz performances by Swing Fever, Kim Nalley, Rex Allen's Swing Express, Natural Gas Jazz Band, and the Royal Society Jazz Orchestra. Also Sun/2.

Authors

Mark Cotta Vaz Cartoon Art Museum, 655 Mission; 227-8666. 1-3pm, $3-5. The author signs his book, Behind the Mask of Spider-Man.

James Sturtz Museo ItaloAmericano, Fort Mason Center, Bldg C, Marina at Laguna; 673-2200. 5:30-7pm. The author reads from and signs SASSO.

Bay Area

Marco Gleiser Cody's Books, 2454 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 845-7852. 7:30pm. The author discusses The Prophet and the Astronomer.

sunday 2

Around town

'Art Deco-60s Sale' Concourse Exhibition Center, Eighth St and Brannan; 599-3326. 10am-6pm, $6-8. See Sat/1.

'Disability and Queerness: The First International Conference' San Francisco State University, Seven Hills Conference Center, 19th Ave and Holloway; (510) 235-7477, www.disabledwomen.net/queer. 9:45am-9:30pm, $50-100. More than 250 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersexed people with physical and mental disabilities and their partners, friends, and allies meet at this event to network and discuss issues relating to disability and queerness. Also Mon/3.

'The Great San Francisco Crystal Fair' Fort Mason Center, Bldg A, Marina at Buchanan; 383-7837. 10am-4pm. See Sat/1.

'Israel in the Gardens' Yerba Buena Gardens, Fourth St and Mission; 595-6803. noon-5pm, free. This family-oriented festival celebrates Israel's 54th anniversary and features a performances by Etnix and Pizmon, food, and more.

'2002 Golden Gate Games' Various locations in Golden Gate Park, go to www.goldengategames.com for more information. 8am-4pm. Today's events include a 10k run, a 5k walk, a golf tournament, a US Youth Games Track and Field event, a fencing tournament, and an archery event.

'Union Street Art Festival' Union Street from Gough to Steiner; (510) 970-3217. 10am-6pm, free. See Sat/1.

Bay Area

'Alameda Point Antiques and Collectibles Show' Alameda Point, Alameda; (510) 869-5428. 6am-3pm, $5-15. This antique show features 700 outdoor booths.

'Hands-on Bicycle Repair Clinics' REI, 1338 San Pablo, Berk; (510) 527-1094. 11am-noon, free. An Berkeley REI bike technician holds this clinic on front and rear derailleur adjustments.

'Preserving the Spoken Word: An Oral History Panel' Berkeley Historical Society, Veteran's Memorial Building, 1931 Center, Berk; (510) 848-0181. 3-5pm, donations. Therese Pipe moderates at this panel and lecture by historians Willa Baum and Gail Kurtz on oral history techniques.

Benefits

'Marin Home Show and Benefit Jazz Fest' Marin Center Exhibit Hall and Fairgrounds, Marin Civic Center, Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael; (415) 472-3500. 10am-6pm, $5-6. See Sat/1.

'Shakin' Not Stirred' Claremont Resort and Spa, Paragon Bar and Cafe, 41 Tunnel Rd, Berk; (510) 843-3000, ext 705. 5:30-7:30pm, $25. This benefit for the California Shakespeare Festival features cocktails, appetizers, and a jazz performance by All about Amy.

Authors

Tamim Ansary Cody's Books, 2454 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 845-7852. 7:30pm. The author discusses his book, West of Kabul, East of New York.

Elizabeth Gilbert Black Oak Books, 1491 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 486-0698. 7:30pm. The author reads from her new book, The Last American Man.

monday 3

Around town

'Disability and Queerness: The First International Conference' San Francisco State University, Seven Hills Conference Center, 19th Ave and Holloway; (510) 235-7477, www.disabledwomen.net/queer. 9:45am-5:45pm, $50-100. See Sun/2.

'2002 Film Arts Fund for Independent Cinema Awards' Foreign Cinema, 2534 Mission; 552-8760.7:30-10:30pm, $50. The Film Arts Fund for Independent Cinema presents an awards ceremony for film- and videomakers; this event also features live music by Strictly Tango, projections of works by past grant recipients, and film installations by Thad Povey.

Authors

Genny Lim New College Cultural Center, 766 Valencia; 437-3460. 7:30pm, free. The author reads from her work.

Lillian Ross Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness; 392-4400. 8pm, $18. The author discusses her work with Stacey D'Erasmo.

Bay Area

Steven Saylor Cody's Books, 2454 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 845-7852. 7:30pm. The author talks about his historical novel, A Twist at the End.

tuesday 4

Around town

'Sustainable Coffee Business in Latin America' Pan American Society Conference Room, 250 Montgomery, 14th flr; 788-4764. 6pm, $5-10. Jim Reynolds and Paul Rice speak about organic coffee-growing and fair trading in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Authors

Lisa Michaels Stacey's Bookstore, 581 Market; 421-4687. 12:30pm. The author discusses her novel, Grand Ambition.

Bay Area

Mayumi Oda Cody's Books, 2454 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 845-7852. 7:30pm. The author discusses I Opened the Gate, Laughing.