events

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

wednesday 11

Authors

Brian Fagan Officers' Club, 50 Moraga, Presidio; 561-5500. 7pm. See 8 Days a Week.

Tom House Different Light Bookstore, 489 Castro; 431-0891. 7:30pm. The author reads from his debut novel, The Beginning of Calamities.

Micah Wright Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia; 282-9246. 7:30pm. The comic book artist discusses his book, You Back the Attack!

thursday 12

Around town

Bella Feldman Museum of Craft and Folk Art, Bldg C, Rm 210, Fort Mason Center, Marina at Laguna; 775-0991, ext 107, www.mocafa.org. 7:30-9pm, $5-8. The Bay Area sculptor discusses her work.

Benefits

'Breast Cancer Q&A' Julip, 839 Geary; 474-3216. 5-7pm, free. Author Charyn Pfeuffer discusses breast cancer to benefit the Women's Cancer Resource Center and the Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic.

'Red2Black Auction' San Francisco Performing Arts Library and Museum, 401 Van Ness, fourth fl; 255-4800, www.sfpalm.org. 5:30pm, $75. This benefit for the S.F. Performing Arts Library and Museum features live music, a silent auction of more than 100 items, wines and hors d'oeuvres, and more; Jerry Friedman and Jan Wahl host.

'The War Show' Brava Theater, 2781 24th St; 641-7684. 8pm, $15. This benefit for Root Division is a vaudeville comedy show about the war in Iraq.

Authors

Julia Glass, Maile Meloy A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7pm. The authors read from their novels.

Bay Area

Isabel Allende Cody's Books, 1730 Fourth St, Berk; (510) 559-9500. 7pm. The author discusses My Invented Country: A Nostalgic Journey Through Chile.

friday 13

Authors

Charles Johnson Booksmith, 1644 Haight; 863-8688. 7pm. The author reads from and signs Turning the Wheel.

saturday 14

Around town

'Golden Years UK Glam Party' Edinburgh Castle Pub, 950 Geary; 885-4074. 9pm, $7. This event celebrates the British glam years with a live tribute band, DJ Glam Spinner, a film screening, spoken word performances, a fashion show, and a raffle.

San Francisco Juneteenth Festival Fillmore between Geary and Turk; 931-2729. 11am-7pm, free. Through Sun/15. See 8 Days a Week.

'Precious Cheese North Beach Festival' Washington Square Park, 1200-1500 blocks of Grant and adjacent streets; 989-2220. 10am-6pm, free. This art and culture festival celebrates North Beach, home of San Francisco's Little Italy and the beat generation; highlights include live music, a cooking stage, arts and crafts, and more. Also Sun/15.

'The Secret Garden: A Celebration of Women in Art' Palm Broker, 1074 Guerrero; www.secretgarden.com. 10am-4pm, free. This art event features works from 24 Bay Area artists and designers; spoken word performances by Judith Ogus and Charity Tooze; DJs Chakka, Mermaid, and Justin Credible; and food.

'35th Anniversary Reunion and Exhibition' African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton; 921-8234. 6pm-11pm, $15. This event celebrates the Half Note Club, a popular black night club in the late 1960s, with a showcase of vintage photographs, musical performances, food, and more.

'Water Day' Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way; 554-9600. 10am-3pm, free. Kids can partake in water games and learn about water animals at this event.

Bay Area

'Pirate Weekend' Children's Fairyland, 699 Bellevue, Oakl; (510) 452-2259. 10am-4pm, $6. This event celebrates the grand opening of Fairyland's Pirate Ship attraction; highlights include interactive entertainment, crafts, and more. Also Sun/15.

Benefits

Dog wash benefit Wags, 1840 Polk; 822-5566. Noon-4pm, $15-20. This charity dog wash benefits the Friends of Animal Care and Control.

'Pride. Power. Play.' Club Mezzanine, 444 Jessie; 1-888-849-6659. 7-10pm, $35-75. This benefit for mayoral candidate Susan Leal features music provided by DJ Marcus Purnell, Emmit Powell and the Gospel Elites, and Mega Medley; special guests; and complimentary refreshments.

'Casino Party and Auction' Eureka Ferryboat, docked at Hyde Street Pier; 674-4764. 8pm, $20 donation. This 1920s-themed floating casino party features blackjack, craps, slot machines, live entertainment, food and wine, a silent auction, and more; proceeds benefit Shanti.

sunday 15

Around town

'Family Day' San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 151 Third St; 357-4097. 11am-4pm, $2. Bring the family to this hands-on event featuring art projects, music, and more.

'Precious Cheese North Beach Festival' Washington Square Park, 1200-1500 blocks of Grant and adjacent streets; 989-2220. 10am-6pm, free. See Sat/14.

San Francisco Juneteenth Festival Fillmore between Geary and Turk; 931-2729. 11am-7pm, free. See 8 Days a Week.

Bay Area

'Pirate Weekend' Children's Fairyland, 699 Bellevue, Oakl; (510) 452-2259. 10am-4pm, $6. See Sat/14.

Authors

Kim Addonizio, Dan Leone, Mike De Capite Doc's Clock, 2575 Mission; 282-9246. 8:30pm. Authors Kim Addonizio, Bay Guardian food columnist Dan Leone, and Michael DeCapite discuss The Portable Italian American.

monday 16

Authors

Marie Arana, David Kipen A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7pm. Marie Arana, editor of The Writing Life, and book critic David Kipen discuss their work.

tuesday 17

Authors

Pam Rosenthal, Molly Weatherfield Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia; 282-9246. 7:30pm. The authors read from their erotic romance novels.