October 16, 2002

events

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

events

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

wednesday 16

Around town

'Out with Friends Monthly Mixer' Bruno's, 2389 Mission; 865-9717. 6:30-8:30pm, free. Out with Friends presents this gay men's monthly get-together featuring cocktails and free appetizers.

Authors

Michael Faber Booksmith, 1644 Haight; 863-8688. 7pm. The author reads from Crimson Petal and the White.

Joan Didion Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness; 392-4400. 8pm, $18. The author discusses her work with Jon Carroll.

Christy Turlington A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 11:30am. The supermodel discusses her book Living Yoga: Creating a Life Practice.

Bay Area

Mark Dunn Diesel, A Bookstore, 5433 College, Oakl; (510) 653-9965. 7:30pm. The author reads from Ella Minnow Pea.

Roger Housden Black Oak Bookstore, 1491 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 486-0698. 7:30pm. The author discusses and signs Chasing Rumi.

Leora Tanenbaum Cody's Books, 2454 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 8457852. 7:30pm. The author discusses Catfight: Women and Competition.

Christy Turlington Barnes and Noble, 98 Broadway, Oakl; (510) 272-0120. 7:30pm. The supermodel discusses her book Living Yoga: Creating a Life Practice.

thursday 17

Around town

'Platform #8 - N/E/S/W' 440 Jessie; 409-8697. 7-11pm. Plado Media presents this showcase of film, music, and fashion by emerging artists.

'Oakland Icons' Craft and Cultural Arts Gallery, State of California Office Building, 1515 Clay; (510) 238-6952. 5-8pm. This gallery talk will focus on the works of artists Rupert Garcia and Mel Ramos and a performance by the Oakland Jazz Foundation.

Benefits

'Celebrity Pool Toss X' Phoenix Hotel, 601 Eddy; 776-2151. 6-9pm, $100. The Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation presents this event at which local celebrities will be tossed into a pool to raise money for TNDC's after-school programs and services for kids and families. This year's guests include Stephen Ball, Sal Castaneda, Darryl the Wonder Dog, Will and Debi Durst, Peter Finch, Dave Morey, Mark Leno, and many others.

'An Evening with Percy Schmeiser' Greenpeace Office, 75 Arkansas; 255-9221 ext 319. 7pm, $10-100 donation. This event will help raise money for Canadian farmer Percy Schmeiser and his case against the Monsanto corporation.

Authors

Dorothy Allison A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7pm. The author reads from her collection of short stories, Trash.

Carol Channing Venetian Room, Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason; 597-6712. 6:30pm. The Broadway and Hollywood actress discusses and signs Just Lucky I Guess.

Daniel Clowes Booksmith, 1644 Haight; 863-8688. 7pm. The comic-book artist signs David Boring.

Jorge Ramos Borders Books and Music, 400 Post; 454-1400. 7pm. The author discusses and signs No Borders.

Teresa LeYung Ryan Books Inc., 2251 Chesnut; 931-3633. 7:30pm. The author discusses Love Made of Heart.

Elizabeth Martinez Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia; 282-9246. 7:30pm. The author discusses Letters from Mississippi.

John Stauber City Lights, 261 Columbus; 362-8193. 7pm. The author discusses Toxic Sludge Is Good for You.

Ben Tyler, Gregory Hinton A Different Light Bookstore, 489 Castro; 431-0891. 7:30pm. The authors read from their works. Bay Area

Kristin Beck Diesel, A Bookstore, 5433 College, Oakl; (510) 653-9965. 7:30pm. The author discusses The Moment of Truth: Women's Funniest Romantic Catastrophes.

Jonathan Lethem, Steve Erickson, Erik Davis Cody's Books, 2454 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 845-7852. 7:30pm. Editor Jonathan Lethem and contributing writers Steve Erickson and Erik Davis discuss Da Capo Best Music Writing 2002.

friday 18Around town

'In the Street Festival' Cohen Alley, Ellis between Leavenworth and Hyde; 255-5971, www.luggagestoregallery.org. 5:30-10pm, free. Through Sun/20. See 8 Days a Week, page 60.

'International Vintage Poster Fair' Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, Marina at Laguna; 1-800-856-8069. 5-9pm, $25. This poster fair features prints of artwork, movie posters, and discussions by art exhibitors; tonight's event benefits the International Advertising Association. The poster fair continues through Sun/20.

'The Pleasures of Versailles' Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness; 391-9700. 8-10:15pm, $20-65. Humanities West presents this lecture/performance program on Louis XIV. Through Sat/19.

Benefits

'Epiphany' 43 Norfolk; www.pollenmedia.com. 9pm, $15. Pollen Magazine presents this fundraiser for its fourth issue; highlights include performances by Spencer Day's Crimson Club, Traveling Art Circus, James Jhun, Lodi Broekhuizen, El Pulpo, DJ Ruben Mancias, and others.

'Gay Games "Going for Gold" Dance Benefit' Metronome Ballroom, 1830 17th St; 252-9000. 7:30pm, $20-50. The Metronome Ballroom presents this first annual dance event featuring performances by professional, celebrity, and amateur dancers; proceeds benefit the dancers representing the U.S. at the 2002 Gay Games in Sydney, Australia.

'The Power of Play' Fort Mason Center, Bldg A, Marina at Laguna; 405-3737. 7pm, $20. San Francisco State University's department of recreation and leisure studies and the Pacific Leadership Institute present this fundraising event focusing on developing leadership roles for children.

Bay Area

Benefit dance party and concert Fellowship of Humanity Hall, 411 28th St, Oakl; (510) 548-2220 ext 227. 6pm, $5. This benefit for East Bay Food Not Bombs features live performances by Funky Nixons and Wild Bud, dinner, stories hosted by Terri Compost, and more.

Authors

Ken Alder Stacey's Booksellers, 581 Market; 421-4687. 12:30pm. The author reads from and signs The Measure of All Things.

Carol Channing Books Inc., 2275 Market; 864-6777. 7:30pm. The Broadway and Hollywood actress signs Just Lucky I Guess.

Andrew Sean Greer and Michael Chabon Booksmith, 1644 Haight; 863-8688. 7pm. The authors read from and sign their works.

Bay Area

Mo Brownsey Boadecia's Books, 398 Colusa, Kensington; (510) 559-9184. 7:30pm. The author discusses Is It a Date or Just Coffee?

David Thomson Pacific Film Archive, 2575 Bancroft Way, Berk; (510) 642-1412. 6:30pm. The author signs copies The New Biographical Dictionary of Film.

Adam Sisman Cody's Books, 2454 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 845-7852. 7:30pm. The author discusses Bowell's Presumptuous Task: The Making of the Life of Dr. Johnson.

Jeremiah Tower Cody's Books, 1730 Fourth St, Berk; (510) 559-9500. 7pm. The chef discusses his new cookbook, Jeremiah Tower Cooks: 250 Recipes from an American Master.

saturday 19

Around town

All Ages Hip-Hop/Skate Jam' Wallenberg High School, Masonic and Turk; (650) 737-9999. 1-6pm, free. This hip-hop and skateboarding event also features the 2002 International Turtablist Federation DJ Category Championships.

'Exotic Erotic Ball' Cow Palace, Geneva and Santos; 1-888-EXOTIC6, www.exoticeroticball.com. 8pm, $54.50-69. The 23rd annual Exotic Erotic Ball features fetish performers, sideshows, live music, celebrity guests, and much more.

'International Vintage Poster Fair' Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, Marina at Laguna; 1-800-856-8069. 10am-7pm, $10. See Fri/18.

'In the Street Festival' Cohen Alley, Ellis between Leavenworth and Hyde; 255-5971, www.luggagestoregallery.org. 11:30am-5:30pm, free. Through Sun/20. See 8 Days a Week, page 60.

'Mr. and Miss Gay San Francisco Pageant' Most Holy Redeemer Rec Hall, 100 Diamond; 864-0959. 7pm, $15-20. See 8 Days a Week, page 60.

'The Pleasures of Versailles' Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness; 391-9700. 10am-4:30pm, $20-65. See Fri/18.

Benefits

'Hoedown 2002' Galleria Design Center, 101 Henry Adams; 820-1403. 8pm-1am, $30-40. This country-and-western dance event benefits the AIDS Emergency Fund and the Breast Cancer Emergency Fund.

No on N PSA benefit Femina Potens Performance Space, 4618 Third St; 824-3119, www.nomorehomelessness.org. 9pm, $10-20, free for G.A. recipients, no one turned away for lack of funds. See 8 Days a Week, page 60.

'The Paper Anniversary' Facility 3, 1850 Cesar Chavez, Building #3; 902-8039. 8pm-2am. The Centipede Project celebrates its first anniversary with this fundraiser featuring a silent auction of new work by 20 young artists, performances by Mocket Chick and the Cotton Wheatley Blues Band, a DJ, food, and drinks.

'Sixth Annual SF Oktoberfest' Broadway Studios, 435 Broadway; www.sfoktoberfest.org. 8pm-2am, $30. This Oktoberfest celebrations features live music, dancing, a raffle, and a live DJ performance; proceeds benefit Working Essentials and Hospitality House Open Art Studios.

Bay Area

'Bay Area Discovery Museum's 15th Annual Fundraiser' Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fort Baker, Alexander exit off Golden Gate Bridge; 487-4398. 10am-4pm, $8. Bring the kids to the Bay Area Discovery Museum for this Halloween-themed fundraiser featuring a haunted house, pony and train rides, a pumpkin patch, and more. Through Sun/20.

'Emerald City Ball' Osher Marin Jewish Community Center in San Rafael; 457-1115 ext 333. 7pm-midnight, call for price. Spectrum Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns presents this gala event featuring comedian Karen Williams, DJ Page Hodel, the Lollipop Guild of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, and others.

'Paying Off Our Debts' 21 Grand, 449B 23rd St, Oakl; (510) 444-7263. 8:30pm, $7-20. This benefit show features performances by Goggle, Sacrifice Fly, Moe! Staiano, Lemon Lime Lights, and others.

Author

'Edinburgh Castle Pub Writers Block Series' Edinburgh Castle Pub, 950 Geary; 885-4074. 9pm. Kim Addonizio, Alejandro Murguia, Cheryl Dumesnil, and Steve Vender read from their works in Dorothy Parker's Elbow, an anthology celebrating tattoos.

Jemiah Jefferson Borderland Books, 866 Valencia; 824-8203. 7pm. The author reads from and signs Wounds.

Bay Area

Reginald Zelnick, William Rorabaugh, Max Elbaum Cody's Books, 2454 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 845-7852. 6pm. The authors discuss their books about the 1960s.

sunday 20

Around town

'COLAGE Kickoff' SF LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market; 861-KIDS ext 102. 1-4pm, free. Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere presents this event featuring games, food, and more.

'International Vintage Poster Fair' Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, Marina at Laguna; 1-800-856-8069. 11am-6pm, $10. See Fri/18.

'In the Street Festival' Cohen Alley, Ellis between Leavenworth and Hyde; 255-5971, www.luggagestoregallery.org. 11:30am-5:30pm, free. See 8 Days a Week, page 60.

The Seventh Chasky Mission Playground, 3555 19th St; luisvasgoz@aol.com. 1pm. Horizons Unlimited of San Francisco, Inc., Casa de los Jovenes, and Instituto Familiar de la Raza sponsor this community event featuring poetry, music, theatrical performances, and more.

'The Stompede Ball' Space 550, 550 Barneveld; 820-1403. 6-11pm, $5. Line-dancing lessons and dance contest.

Benefits

'Fiesta on the Hill' Cortland Ave; 206-2140. 11am-6pm, free. This Bernal Heights street fair and fundraiser features live music, performance art, spoken word, puppetry, and more; proceeds benefit the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center.

'Objects in Predicaments' The Marsh, 1062 Valencia; 826-5750. 1-2pm, $5-10. The Marsh presents this Lunatique Fantastique performance for the whole family to benefit the Marsh Youth Theater Scholarship Program.

Bay Area

'Bay Area Discovery Museum's 15th Annual Fundraiser' Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fort Baker, Alexander exit off Golden Gate Bridge; 487-4398. 10am-4pm, $8. See Sat/19.

Dog wash Kutz for Mutz, 911 University, Berk; (510) 841-1449. 10am-4pm, $15-30. Bring your dog for a wash to benefit Smiley Dog Rescue.

'LoveLife Gospel Fest' Calvin Simmons Theater, 10 Tenth St, Oakl; (510) 663-5683. 3pm, $10-15. Emmit Powell and the Gospel Elits, the Oakland Interfaith Youth Choir, D'Wayne Wiggins, and Lorraine Taylor perform at this benefit for the LoveLife Foundation.

Authors

Christopher Hitchens Diesel, A Bookstore, 5433 College, Oakl; (510) 653-9965. 2pm. The author discusses Why Orwell Matters.

Monday 21

Around town

'Chrysler "PT Studios" San Francisco Party' 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna; http://ptstudios.chrysler.com. 7-9pm, $10. This event features a screening of a film by Victoria Gaburg, fashion by Obedient Sons, and music by run_return.

Benefits

Benefit for Third Wave Foundation Cafe du Nord. 8pm, $10. Rebecca Walker, Ama, and Sarah Jones perform live music and spoken word to benefit the Third Wave Foundation.

'Noe Valley Chamber Music 10th Anniversary Gala Benefit' Noe Valley Chamber Music, 1021 Sanchez; 648-5236. 7pm, $50. Noe Valley Chamber Music presents this fundraising event featuring a silent auction and a concert featuring Jake Heggie and friends.

Bay Area

'Writers Harvest' Bender Room, Carnegie Hall, Mills College, 5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakl; (510) 430-2236. 7pm, $5-20. Mills College invites the public for a program featuring readings by Juvenal Acosta and Norman Fischer; proceeds benefit the Alameda County Community Food Bank.

Authors

Jeffrey Eugenides Booksmith, 1644 Haight; 863-8688. 7pm. The author reads from and signs Middlesex.

Andrew Kimbrall Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia; 282-9246. 7:30pm. The editor discusses Fatal Harvest.

Letty Cottin Pogrebin A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7pm. The author discusses Three Daughters.

Bay Area

Daniel Mason Cody's Books, 2454 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 845-7852. 7:30pm. The author discusses The Piano Tuner. tuesday 22

Benefits

'Booty and the Bond' Ruby Skye, 420 Mason; 989-8160. 8-10:30pm, $20. SuperBooty performs at this benefit for Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California.

Frances Moore Lappé and Anna Blythe Lappé Great American Music Hall, 859 O'Farrell; 457-1296. 6pm, $50. The authors discuss their work; musical group Wild Mango also performs. Proceeds benefit the Rex Foundation.

Authors

Rabbi Harold Kushner Congregation N'nai Emunah, 3595 Taraval; 221-3666. 7pm, $10. The author discusses Living a Life That Matters.

Anne Lamott Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness; 392-1400. 8pm, $18. See 8 Days a Week, page 60.

Daniel Mason A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7pm. The author reads from The Piano Tuner.

Bay Area

Suzan E. Hagstrom Barnes and Noble, 2352 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 644-0861. 7:30pm. The author discusses Sara's Children: The Destruction of Chmielnik.