January 15, 2003

events

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

wednesday 15
Authors

Chuck Barris Park Branch Library, 1833 Page; 863-8688. 7pm, free. The author reads from and signs his autobiography, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.

Robert Conner A Different Light Bookstore, 489 Castro; 431-0891. 7:30pm. The author reads from Cut to the Bone.

Bem Le Hunte A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7pm. The author discusses The Seduction of Silence.

Robert Mailer Anderson City Lights, 261 Columbus; 362-8193. 7pm. The author celebrates the paperback release of Boonville.

Bay Area

Bruce Sterling Cody's Books, 2454 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 845-7852. 7:30pm. The author discusses Tomorrow Now: Envisioning the Next Fifty Years.

thursday 16
Benefits

'Mission Not Impossible: Affordable Housing' Galleria Atrium, San Francisco Design Center, 101 Henry Adams; 406-1555. 6-9pm, $50-75. The San Francisco Design Center and San Francisco Magazine present this benefit for Habitat for Humanity San Francisco's 1009 Mission Street homes; highlights include performances by artists with Gregangelo and Velocity Circus Troupe, a silent auction, and complimentary appetizers and wine. Authors

Kate Chynoweth A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7pm. The author shares tips from The Bridesmaid Guide.

Bert Katz Alexander Book Co., 50 Second St; 495-2992. 12:30pm. The author reads from and signs And When I Dream: Faces in San Francisco.

Bem Le Hunte Stacey's Bookstore, 581 Market; 896-1606. 12:30pm. The author discusses and signs The Seduction of Silence.

Bia Lowe City Lights, 261 Columbus; 362-8193. 7pm. The author reads from Splendored Thing: Love, Roses, and Other Thorny Treasures.

Peter Stuart Borders Books and Music, 400 Post; 399-1633. 7pm. The author discusses and signs Propeller.

John Wallraff A Different Light Bookstore, 489 Castro; 431-0891. 7:30pm. The author reads from his book, From Drags to Riches. Bay Area

Frances Richardson Keller Cody's Books, 2454 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 845-7852. 7:30pm. The author discusses Fictions of U.S. History: A Theory and Four Illustrations.

friday 17
Around town

'The Erotic Cane' Women's Building, 3543 18th St; 835-4739. 8-10pm, $3-6. The Exiles present a program by Ruth Marks about the cane as a sex toy.

Benefits

848 Community Art Space benefit 848 Community Art Space, 848 Divisadero; 835-4754. 8:30pm, $10-20 sliding scale. This benefit for 848 Community Space and CELLspace features dance and circus performances, food, and live house and dub music. Authors

Lagoon book-release party New Langton Arts, 1246 Folsom; 279-4383. 8-10pm, $5-10 sliding scale. The Laguna Street Writers read from the newly released anthology Lagoon, featuring works by Colleen Bazdarich, Patricia Defechereux, Maureen Foley, Greg Loveseth, Patty Page, Mary Senchyna, and Jay Thomas. Bay Area

Po Bronson Cody's Books, 2454 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 845-7852. 7:30pm. The author discusses What Should I Do with My Life? The True Story of People Who Answered the Ultimate Question.

saturday 18
Around town

'The Beloved Community: Committed to Justice and Peace in These Troubled Times' Action Theater, Sony Metreon, 101 Fourth St; (415) 4-543-1718. Noon, free. This celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. includes performances by community-based organizations, a film screening of Our Friend, Martin and 4 Little Girls, free carousel rides and skate rentals, and more.

Martin L. King, Jr. celebration African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton; 921-1750. 9pm-1:30am, $17-20. James Sug-Pie presents this event featuring smooth jazz, a DJ, food, and more.

'Stop the War before It Starts' Embarcadero and Market; 821-6545. March 11am, post march rally 1pm, free. See 8 Days a Week, page 54.

Bay Area

First Annual Asian American Multimedia and Books Expo Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 Ninth St, #290, Oakl; (510) 238-3400. 10am-5pm, free. Eastwind Books and Oakland Public Library, Asian Branch celebrate Lunar New Year with a three-day event showcasing Asian books, CDs, DVDs, and more. Through Mon/20.

Harlem Globetrotters Oakland Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakl; (510) 762-2277. 2 and 7pm. The world-famous basketball team plays.

sunday 19
Around town

First Annual Asian American Multimedia and Books Expo Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 Ninth St, #290, Oakl; (510) 238-3400. 10am-5pm, free. See Sat/18.

Lunar New Year celebration Oakland Museum of California, Oak and 10th St, Oakl; (510) 238-2200. Noon-4pm, $4-6. Celebrate Lunar New Year at this event featuring altar ceremonies, Tibetan and Vietnamese dancers, Korean drumming, cooking demonstrations, and much more.

Authors

Jack Hirschman City Lights, 261 Columbus; 362-8193. 4pm. The poet, translator, and activist reads from Front Lines. monday 20
Around Town

Harlem Globetrotters Cow Palace, Geneva and Santos; 421-897. 1pm. The world-famous basketball team plays.

Bay Area

First Annual Asian American Multimedia and Books Expo Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 Ninth St, #290, Oakl; (510) 238-3400. 10am-5pm, free. See Sat/18.

tuesday 21
Benefits

'Benefit Art Auction' SF LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market; 552-4100, www.therhino.org. 6:30-9:30pm. Theatre Rhinoceros celebrates its 25th anniversary with an auction of 25 rhino sculptures designed and decorated by visual and performance artists, politicians, activists, entertainers, and others; proceeds benefit Theatre Rhinoceros.

Trannyshack benefit The Stud, 399 Ninth St; www.heklina.com. 10pm-3am, $6. Heklina hosts a drag showcase featuring Veronica Klaus, Glamamore, Manley Lennox, Putanesca, Suppositori Spelling, Spencer Day, and others to benefit Juanita More. Authors

Fran Gage A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7pm. The baker and food writer discusses A Sweet Quartet.