March 18 2003

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 19
Benefits

'Pigs at the Trough' First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison, Oakl; (510) 848-6767, ext 609, www.kpfa.org. 7pm, $10-12. Ariana Huffington and Van Jones speak at this benefit for the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Global Exchange, and KPFA Radio.

Authors

Eric Kroll Foto-Grafix Books, 655 Mission; 495-7242. 7pm, free. The photographer discusses and signs copies of his books Fetish Girls and The Transformations of Gwen, Books 1 and 2.

Signe Waller Center for Political Education, 522 Valencia; 431-1918. 7pm, free. The author and activist discusses Love and Revolution: A Political Memoir.

thursday 20
Around town

'Evaluating Your Pet's Health' Pets Unlimited, 2343 Fillmore; 563-6702, ext 212. 7pm, free. Dr. Cynthia Easton discusses pet health.

'Treasures Unveiled' Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin; 581-3500, www.asianart.org. 10am-9pm, free. See 8 Days a Week, page 46. Authors

Joel Andreas City Lights Booksellers, 261 Columbus; 362-8193. 7pm, free. The author discusses Addicted to War: Why the U.S. Can't Kick Militarism.

Janine Beichman, Chaim Bertman, Matthue Roth Adobe Bookshop, 3166 16th St; 864-3936. 7:30pm, free. The authors read prose and poetry.

Hal Eastman SFMOMA Artist Gallery, Bldg A, Fort Mason Center, Marina at Laguna; www.peregrineimages.com. 5:30-7:30pm, free. The photographer celebrates the release of his book Natural Dance.

Matt Bernstein Sycamore A Different Light Bookstore, 489 Castro; 431-0891. 7:30pm, free. The author discusses Pulling Taffy.

friday 21
Around town

'Faces of Propaganda' First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison, Oakl; (415) 389-8499, www.inhousetickets.com. 7-10pm, $7-14 (sliding scale). Reese Erlich, Norman Solomon, and Nancy Snow discuss American propaganda in times of unrest.

Benefits

'Funky Puppet Supper 3: unJust Desserts' CELLspace, 2050 Bryant; 643-1411. 8pm, $25-35. Through Sun/23. CELLspace benefits from this event, featuring a three-course dinner and a commedia dell'arte cabaret performance with puppets.

'Lost in the Stars' Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery; 673-1511. 8pm, $175 and up. The San Francisco Girls Chorus presents its annual fundraiser, with performances by the chorus and Wesla Whitfield.

'Pretty Gritty' Rayko Photo, 428 Third St; 495-3773. 6-11pm, $10-25. Through Sat/22. See 8 Days a Week, page 46. Authors

Harmon Leon Booksmith, 1644 Haight; 863-8688. 7pm, free. The author and comedian reads from Harmon Chronicles.

saturday 22
Benefits

'Benefit Party for Yasmina Hadri' Sadie's Flying Elephant, 491 Potrero; newfeet@hotmail.com. 1-6pm, donations accepted. Poetry tag team Prick – A Couple Nuts from Portland perform to raise money for a cancer patient.

'Funky Puppet Supper 3: unJust Desserts' CELLspace, 2050 Bryant; 643-1411. 8pm, $25-35. Through Sun/23. See Fri/21.

'Pretty Gritty' Rayko Photo, 428 Third St; 495-3773. 6-11pm, $10-25. See 8 Days a Week, page 46.

'San Francisco Art Institute Auction' San Francisco Art Institute, 800 Chestnut; 749-4563. 5-9pm, $85. The San Francisco Art Institute benefits from this art auction, featuring work donated by contemporary Bay Area artists.

Bay Area

'Praises for the World: A Celebration of Music, Dance, and Words' Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside, Oakl; (415) 575-6165. 7pm, $30-50. This community event features appearances by Gloria Steinem and Alice Walker, among others; proceeds benefit the California Institute of Integral Studies' Women's Spirituality Diversity Scholarships Fund, as well as the nonprofit Peoples' Grocery.

United Negro College Fund benefit Church of the Redeemed, 1830 Rumrill, San Pablo; (415) 956-1018. 6pm, free. This fundraiser features the talents of gospel singer Pamela Bluford and other artists.

Authors

Joel Andreas Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia; 282-9246. 7:30pm, free. The author discusses Addicted to War: Why the U.S. Can't Kick Militarism.

sunday 23
Benefits

'Funky Puppet Supper 3: unJust Desserts' CELLspace, 2050 Bryant; 643-1411. 8pm, $25-35. See Fri/21.

Bay Area

'Academy Gala' Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakl; (510) 267-9699, www.academygala.com. 3:30pm, $75. Watch the Oscars on the big screen and eat film-themed dishes at this benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

'Black Tie, Blue Jeans, Red Carpet' Rafael Film Center, 118 Fourth St, San Rafael; (415) 383-5256. 4pm, $100-150. The California Film Institute benefits from this gala Oscar screening and party.

monday 24
Authors

Siri Hustvedt A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 391-9248. 7pm, free. The author reads from What I Loved. tuesday 25
Around town

'Art and Resistance: A Youth Extravaganza' Fellowship of Humanity, 390 27th St, Oakl; (510) 393-5685. Tues, 7:30pm. Free. Spoken word artist and community leader Gina Chill discusses how to bring about social change through art, music, dance, culture, and youth empowerment. The Baka Capoeira Ensemble also performs.

Authors

Amanda Davis A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 391-9248. 7pm, free. The author reads from Wonder When You'll Miss Me.