events

Events listings are compiled by Sarah Han. See 8 Days a Week for information on how to submit items to the listings. wednesday 24
Around town

'Light in Writing: Navigating the Connection between Art and Science' The Lab, 2948 16th St; 864-8855. 8pm, $3-7 sliding scale. Artists Jo Joelson, Bruce Gilchrist, Dr. Aaron Wolf Baum, and Rudy

Lemcke discuss their work; Allegra Fortunati moderates.

'World Affairs Council Peace Corps Anniversary Celebration' World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter, Second flr; 293-4600. 6:15pm, $5-12. Former Peace Corp members and authors Susana Herrera, Nancy Scheper-Hughes, and David Fleishhacker appear to celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Peace Corps; other highlights include live music, international foods, and a slide show of Peace Corps' activities abroad. Authors

Dr. Jeffrey Aron Books Inc., Laurel Village, 3515 California; 221-3666. 7pm. The author discusses Gut-Check: Your Prime Source for Bowel Health and Colon Cancer Prevention.

Lizzie Simon Stacey's Bookstore, 581 Market; 421-4687. 12:30pm. The author discusses Detour: My Bipolar Road Trip in 4-D.

Timothy Taylor A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7pm. The author discusses his first novel, Stanley Park. Bay Area

Dorit Rabinyan Black Oak Books, 1491 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 486-0698. 7:30pm. The author reads from Strand of a Thousand Pearls. thursday 25
Around town

'An Evening with Strand Releasing' Film Arts Foundation, 346 Ninth St, Second floor; 552-8760. 7-10pm, $15-20. Strand Releasing founder Marcu Hu discusses independent-film distribution.

Greenpeace volunteer training and meeting Greenpeace Office, 75 Arkansas; 255-9221, ext 314. 7pm. Learn more about Greenpeace activities and how you can volunteer.

'Ladyfest Bay Area' San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market; 820-1697, www.ladyfestbayarea.org. Noon-5pm (check Web site for details and a complete schedule), $5 a workshop. Ladyfest presents workshops and panels, including "Radical Forms of Self-Publishing," "DIY Travel: The Idiot's Guide to Hitchhiking and Trainhopping," "How to Be a Cable Access TV Star," "Lipstick Traces: Contemporary Femme Identity," "Starting Your Own Record Label," "Myth and Reality in the Middle East: What the Media Leave Out," "Trans Health and Wellness," and more. See "Ladies Get Busy," page 36.

Union Square reopening celebration Union Square, Powell and Geary; 391-2000. 11:30am. Rita Moreno, Mayor Willie Brown, the Circus Center performers, the San Francisco Lesbian and Gay Freedom Band, Robert Shields, and others appear at the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the reopening of Union Square. Celebration continues through Sun/28. Benefits

'Photo San Francisco 2002' benefit gala' Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, Marina at Laguna; 552-9201. 6-9pm, $40. The opening-night reception for the "Photo San Francisco 2002" event (see Fri/26) benefits the Fort Mason Center Historic Preservation Fund. Bay Area

'Ms. Pac-Camp Burning Man Fundraiser' Shattuck Downlow Lounge, 2284 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 548-1159. 9pm-2am, $7. East Bay Creative Labs hosts a fundraiser for its Burning Man camp, Ms. Pac-Camp; highlights include hip-hop and circus performances, slide shows, and DJs. Authors

Dodie Bellamy, Sarah Anne Cox Pond, 214 Valencia; 503-0845. 8pm. The authors read from their works.

Tim Farrington A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7pm. The author discusses The Monk Downstairs.

Joelle Fraser Booksmith, 1644 Haight; 863-8688. 7pm. The author reads from and signs The Territory of Men.

Kevin McGowin Peacock Lounge, 552 Haight; www.oysterboyreview.com. 8-11pm, $5. The author reads from The Benny Poda Years; musical guests the Tender Few kick off the show.

Chuck Palahniuk A Different Light Bookstore, 489 Castro; 431-0891. 7:30pm. The author discusses and signs Lullaby.

Wendy Northcutt Stacey's Bookstore, 581 Market; 421-4687. 12:30pm. The author discusses The Darwin Awards II: Unnatural Selection.

Winston Smith Foto-Grafix Books, 655 Mission; 495-7242. 7pm. The San Francisco-based artist discusses and signs his book Art Crime: The Collage Art of Winston Smith. Bay Area

John A. Kerner, M.D. Easy Going Travel Shop and Bookstore, 1385 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 843-3533. 7:30pm. The author discusses Combat Medic: World War II.

Edie Meidav Black Oak Books, 1491 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 486-0698. 7:30pm. The author reads from her debut novel, The Far Field.

Richard Silberg Cody's Books, 2454 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 845-7852. 7:30pm. The author discusses his book, Reading the Sphere: A Geography of Contemporary American Poetry. friday 26
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'Ladyfest Bay Area' San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market; 820-1697, www.ladyfestbayarea.org. Noon-5pm (check Web site for details and a complete schedule), $5 a workshop. Ladyfest presents workshops and panels, including "Fat Bitch Caucus: Fighting Body Fascism," "Tu Salud Reproductiva: Lo Que Necesitas Saber," "Consequence: Beyond Resisting Rape," "Sex Workers Rights" a panel with Scarlet Harlot and others, "Attacks on Communities of Color," and more. See "Ladies Get Busy," page 36.

'The Official Kick-Off Party' Club Rendez-Vous, 1312 Polk; 309-CLUB, www.clubrendez-vous.com. 9pm, free. See 8 Days a Week, page 44.

'Photo San Francisco 2002' Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center; www.photosanfrancisco.net. Seminar 9:30am; exhibit noon-7pm, $5-15. The event features exhibits by more than 65 galleries and private art dealers, lectures, and seminars; today, W.M. Hunt leads a seminar on collecting. Through Sun/28.

'Union Street Sidewalk Sale' Along Union from Van Ness to Steiner and along Fillmore from Union to Lombard; 332-1814. 10am. The sidewalk sale includes alfreso dining and entertainment. Through Sun/28. Bay Area

'Religion and Arts Festival' Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic, Berk; (510) 848-0528, www.psr.edu. 2-10:30pm, workshops $15, concerts $10, all other events free. The Pacific School of Religion presents an arts festival featuring visual works, dance, music, theater performances, workshops, and worship services. Through Sun/28. Benefits

'APAture's Flashback! Junior High Dance and '80s Night' 21 Grand, 449B 23rd St, Oakl; (415) 503-0520. 8pm-1am, $5-50 sliding scale. Kearny Street Workshop hosts an '80s junior high school-style party featuring spoken word performances, music by Clarendon Hills, belly dancing by Charlise Tiee, and live DJ Seiichi Tsukamato; proceeds benefit Kearny Street Workshop's APAture festival.

'Too Darn Hot – An Evening with Legend Ann Miller' Castro Theatre, 429 Castro; 863-0611. Reception 6pm; screening 8pm, $25-50. Ann Miller discusses her career on the stage and screen with Jan Wahl, followed by performances by Matthew Martin and Connie Champagne and a screening of Kiss Me Kate in 3-D; proceeds benefit Survive AIDS. Authors

Lynn Breedlove Boadecia's Books, 398 Colusa, Kensington; (510) 559-9184. 7:30pm. The singer-songwriter and author reads from her debut novel, Godspeed.

Mark Costello Barnes and Noble, 98 Broadway, Oakl; (510) 272-0120. 7:30pm. The author reads from, discusses, and signs Big If.

Chuck Palahniuk, Joelle Fraser Cody's Books, 2454 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 845-7852. 7:30pm. The authors read from their books. saturday 27
Around town

'Labor, Democracy and the ILWU' International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Local 10, H. Schmidt Room, 400 North Point; www.laborfest.net. 2pm. Harvey Schwartz, Bob Cherney, Keith Eichman, and others discuss the history of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union at this Laborfest event.

'Ladyfest Bay Area' Mission High School, 3750 18th St; 820-1697, www.ladyfestbayarea.org. Noon-6:30 (check Web site for details and a complete schedule), $5 a workshop. Ladyfest presents workshops and panels, including "Ethical Sluts: How to Do Polyamory Well and Thoroughly," "Are You a Boy or a Girl? I'll Give You Three Guesses!," "Fire Poiing for Beginners," "Breakdancing and Hip-Hop," "Reaching Young Women with Relevance," "Indie Magazine Publishing," and more. See "Ladies Get Busy," page 36.

'Photo San Francisco 2002' Herbst Pavilion and Landmark Bldg A, Fort Mason Center, Marina at Laguna; www.photosanfrancisco.net. Herbst Pavilion exhibit, noon-7pm; see Web site for lecture and seminar hours, $5-15. The event features exhibits by more than 65 galleries and private art dealers, lectures, and seminars; today, Daile Kaplan, Michael Kenna, Robert Mackimmie, and others lead seminars and give lectures. Through Sun/28.

'The Sixth Annual Urban Youth Arts Festival' Precita Park, Precita at Folsom; 285-2287. 1-6pm, free. Precita Eyes Muralists invite all youth to participate in this mural painting event; other highlights include live music, break dancing, and spoken word performances. Bay Area

'Air Expo at Moffett Field' Moffett Field, NASA Ames Research Center, Mountain View; (650) 568-7866, www.airshownetwork.com. 9am-5pm, $10-15. This showcase of modern and historic aircraft will feature aerial performers, combat rescue simulations, and more. Also Sun/28.

'Berkeley Kite Fest' Cesar E. Chavez Park, Berkeley Marina, Berk; (510) 235-KITE; www.highlinekites.com. 11am-5pm, free. This event for the whole family features free kite making and flying lessons, a candy drop, kite battles, and much more. Also Sun/28.

'Religion and Arts Festival' Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic, Berk; (510) 848-0528, www.psr.edu. 9:30am-10pm, workshops, $15; concerts, $10, all other events, free. See Fri/26. Benefits

'Squaw Valley Community of Writers Poetry Benefit Reading' University of San Francisco Presentation Theater, 2350 Turk; 1-877-537-8073. 7pm, $10-15. Lucille Clifton, Galway Kinnell, Yusef Komunyakaa, Li-Young Lee, and Sharon Olds read their poetry to benefit the Squaw Valley Community of Writers' Poetry Scholarship Fund. Authors

Tim Farrington Books Inc., Laurel Village, 3515 California; 221-3666. 1pm. The author signs his new book The Monk Downstairs.

That Takes Ovaries! book reading A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7pm. Contributors from the book, That Takes Ovaries! discuss their stories. Bay Area

Elizabeth Partridge Cody's Books, 1730 Fourth St, Berk; (510) 559-9500. 2pm. The author discusses This Land Was Made for You and Me: The Life and Songs of Woody Guthrie.

Violet Blue Boadecia's Books, 398 Colusa, Kensington; (510) 559-9184. 7:30pm. The author discusses her new book, The Ultimate Guide to Cunnilingus: How to Go Down on a Woman and Give Her Exquisite Pleasure. sunday 28
Around town

'Hiccup: Queer and Genderfuck Playground' Mission Playground, 19th St and Linda; 370-2375. 2-6pm, free. People of all ages, genders, and sexual orientations are invited to play basketball, dodgeball, volleyball, and other playground activities.

'Ladyfest Bay Area' Mission High School, 3750 18th St; 820-1697, www.ladyfestbayarea.org. Noon-5pm (check Web site for details and a complete schedule), $5 a workshop. Ladyfest presents workshops and panels, including "Hip Mama," "Drag Science Fair," "Youth Digital Video Production," "Bellydancing," "The Art of Expression," and more. See "Ladies Get Busy," page 36.

'Photo San Francisco 2002' Herbst Pavilion and Landmark Bldg A., Fort Mason Center, Marina at Laguna; www.photosanfrancisco.net. Lecture at Landmark Bldg A 9:30am, Herbst Pavilion exhibit noon-7pm, $15. This event features exhibits by over 65 galleries and private art dealers and lectures and seminars; today, Leland Rice leads a seminar on collecting.

'Women in Comix/Comix in Women' Pond, 214 Valencia; 437-9151. 3:30-5:30pm. Cartoonists Trina Robbins, Jen Feinberg, Lauren McCubbins, and Molly Kiely discuss women cartoonists; this event is in conjunction with Pond's Pow!: The Power of Women in Sequential and Native Arts exhibit. Bay Area

'Air Expo at Moffett Field' Moffett Field, NASA Ames Research Center, Mountain View; (650) 568-7866, www.airshownetwork.com. 9am-5pm, $10-15. See Sat/27.

'Berkeley Kite Fest' Cesar E. Chavez Park, Berkeley Marina, Berk; (510) 235-KITE; www.highlinekites.com. 11am-5pm, free. See Sat/27.

'Religion and Arts Festival' Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic, Berk; (510) 848-0528, www.psr.edu. 2-5pm, workshops $15, concerts $10, all other events free. See Fri/26. Benefits

'We Love to Play' benefit concert Red Devil Lounge, 1695 Polk; 282-4466. 8:15pm, $10. Stymie and the Pimp Jones Luv Orchestra and Plasticade perform to benefit Little Kids Rock. Authors

Alison Owings Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia; 282-9246. 3pm. The author discusses her new book, Hey Waitress!, at this Laborfest event. Bay Area

June Levine, Gene Gordon Black Oak Books, 1491 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 486-0698. 7:30pm. The authors discuss Tales of Wo-Chi-Ca: Blacks, Whites, and Reds at Camp.

Su-Mei Yu Cody's Books, 1730 Fourth St, Berk; (510) 559-9500. 2pm. The chef-owner of Saffron restaurant discusses Asian Grilling: 85 Kebabs, Skewers, Satays and Other Asian-Inspired Recipes for Your Barbecue. monday 29
Around town

'Hammering on after 120 Years' Sailors Union of the Pacific Library, 450 Harrison; www.laborfest.net. 7:30pm, free. Labor historian Harvey Schwartz and Kathy Holly help celebrate the 120th anniversary of Carpenters Local 22 at this Laborfest event. Benefits

'Help Is on the Way VIII: Hooray for Hollywood' Palace of Fine Arts Theater, 3301 Lyon; 273-1620. 5:30pm, $75-150. The Richmond-Ermet AIDS Foundation presents the annual star-studded benefit concert featuring Rita Moreno, Maragaret Whiting, Sally Struthers, Loretta Devine, Rod McKuen, Bruce Vilanch, Debby Boone, Wesla Whitfield, and others at a benefit for Center for AIDS Services, Continuum, Project Open Hand, Tenderloin AIDS Resource Center, and Shanti. Authors

Mike Gayle Stacey's Bookstore, 581 Market; 421-4687. 12:30pm. The author discusses his novel, My Legendary Girlfriend.

Holly Payne A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7pm. The author discusses her debut novel, The Virgin's Knot. Bay Area

Owen Hill Black Oak Books, 1491 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 486-0698. 7:30pm. The author reads from his mystery novel, The Chandler Apartments. tuesday 30
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'The Floating World and the Journey of Discovery: A Preview of Burning Man 2002 Art' Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, Marina at Laguna; 345-7575. 7pm, $15-20 sliding scale. Black Rock Arts Foundation and Burning Man invite the public to view artwork created for Burning Man 2002. Benefits

'Fighting for Clarity' St. John's Presbyterian Church, 2727 College, Berk; (510) 848-3826. 7:30pm, $20. KPFA's Kris Welch hosts the event featuring live entertainment and discussions with the San Francisco Mime Troupe, Josh Kornbluth, Norman Solomon, and Rafael Manriquez; proceeds benefit Retro Poll.

Ghenghis Blues benefit Parkway Theater, 1834 Park Blvd, Oakl; (510) 814-2400. 6:30 and 9:15pm, $8. See 8 Days a Week, page 44. Authors

Ann Packer, Anne Marino, Julia Whitty Commonwealth Club of California, 595 Market, Second floor; 597-6706. 7:30pm, $9-12. The authors discuss their works of fiction.

Elizabeth Partridge San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin; 845-8081. 6pm, free. The author is joined by folksinger Ronnie Gilbert to celebrate the release of This Land Was Made for You and Me: The Life and Songs of Woody Guthrie. Bay Area

Joseph Goldstein Shambhala Bookstore, 2482 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 848-8443. 7:30pm. The author discusses One Dharma.

Cathleen Miller Easy Going Travel Shop and Bookstore, 1385 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 843-3533. 7:30pm. The author discusses The Birdhouse Chronicles: Surviving the Joys of Country Life.