October 30, 2002

events

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

wednesday 30

Around town

'A Conversation with Kevin Powell and Davey D' Intersection for the Arts, 446 Valencia; 626-2787. 8pm, $5-15 sliding scale. Writer Kevin Powell and activist David "Davey D" Cook discuss their work.

Authors

Brian Froud Booksmith, 1644 Haight; 863-8688. 7pm. The author reads from and signs Laddy Cottington's Fairy Album.

Starhawk San Francisco State University, quad and lawn, 1650 Holloway; 338-2650. 11:30am. The author discusses and signs her latest book, Webs of Power.

thursday 31

Authors

Michelle Tea Books Inc., 2275 Market; 864-6777. 7:30pm. The author signs Chelsea Whistle.

friday 1

Around town

More Than 30 Years Making Art Annenburg Auditorium, Stanford University, Palo Alto; (650) 725-6739 5pm, $5. See 8 Days a Week, page 56.

Benefits

'150(2) Benefit' Space 743, 743 Harrison; 749-2132. 6pm, $10-20 sliding scale. In this first annual benefit, 150 works by Bay Area artists will be sold for $150 each to benefit Hospitality House.

1920s-themed costume ball Golden Gate Club, 135 Fisher Loop, Presidio; 401-9229, www.sfsinfonietta.org. 8pm, $40-50. This event features performances by the San Francisco Sinfonietta, a live and silent auction, food and spirits, dance lessons provided by the Metronome Ballroom, and more; proceeds benefit Music and More.

Authors

David Buuck and Dan Farrell California College of Arts and Crafts, Timken Lecture Hall, 1111 Eighth St; 551-9278. 7:30pm, $5. The writers discuss their works.

saturday 2

Around town

'First Time in Print!' San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin; 777-5455, ext 1. 1pm, free. See 8 Days a Week, page 56.

Faith Ringgold ODC Theater, 3153 17th St; 863-9834, www.odctheater.org. 2pm, free. See 8 Days a Week, page 56.

Benefits

'Mystery Lovers' Night' St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1658 Excelsior, Oakl; (510) 530-6333. 6:30pm, $50. Come have dinner and talk with 14 northern California mystery writers at this benefit for A Friendly Place; guests include Cara Black, Rhys Bowen, Mark Coggins, David Corbett, Louise Crawford, Danielle Girard, and others.

'Women in Transition Empowerment Assembly and Concert Fundraiser' Kaleo Christian Fellowship, 7700 Mountain Blvd, Oakl; (510) 888-923-7890. 3-6pm. The fundraiser features performances by Tenina "Suga T' Stevens, Tiffany Laing, Ronece, Dee Dee, Lee Major, Hip-Hopping for Jesus, and others.

sunday 3

Benefits

'Bring It Home' Dolores Park, Dolores at 18th St; 225-8471, www.libertyevents.org. Noon-5pm, free. See 8 Days a Week, page 56.

'49ers vs. Raiders benefit' Club Rendez Vous, 1312 Polk; 292-9808. 12:45pm, free. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to help support Mama Reinhardt's 2002 Toys for 2002 Kids program and the Sunburst Project at this football viewing event, which will also feature a buffet and halftime entertainment. Authors

Mike Davis Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia; 282-9246. 4pm. See 8 Days a Week, page 56.

Alejandro Murguia City Lights, 261 Columbus; 362-8193. 4pm. The author reads from This War Called Love.

monday 4

Authors

Tom Barbash Booksmith, 1644 Haight; 863-8688. 7pm. The author reads from and signs The Last Good Chance.

Jim Harrison Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness; 392-4400. 8pm, $18. The author discusses his work with Will Hearst.

Les Standiford A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7pm. The author discusses Last Train to Paradise.

Gretchen Worden City Lights, 261 Columbus; 362-8193. 7pm. see 8 Days a Week.

tuesday 5

Benefits

'Poetry Diversified' World Ground Café, 3726 MacArthur Blvd, Oakl; (510) 482-4933. 7:30-9pm, call for price. Mark States reads at this benefit event for the California League of Conservation Voters Education Fund.

Authors

George Lorber City Lights, 261 Columbus; 362-8193. 7pm. The poet reads from his new book of poems, Shift of Light.