Transbay terminal

Wednesday, June 18, the final of three workshops for the proposed Transbay Redevelopment Project, a residential and commercial community on Folsom Street near Second Street, offers the public their last chance to view and comment on the design and how the project would affect the area. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission, S.F. Free. (415) 749-2439.

GMOs and the third world

Thursday, June 19, Food First and Pesticide Action Network present a report titled "Voices from the South: The Third World Debunks Corporate Myths on Genetically Engineered Crops," a collection by leaders from third world countries and U.S. activists opposed to genetically modified organisms. 6-8 p.m., New College Theater, 777 Valencia, S.F. Free. (415) 981-1771 or (510) 654-4400.

Newsom and Fazio

Thursday, June 19, the City Democratic Club hosts an evening with district attorney candidate Bill Fazio and mayoral candidate Gavin Newsom. Hear from the two candidates about their campaigns. 7:30 p.m., Delancey Street Restaurant, Discussion Room, 600 Embarcadero, S.F. Free. (415) 923-5252.

Vietnam today

Thursday, June 19, Nadya Connolly Williams, Global Exchange tour coordinator for Vietnam, presents "Vietnam Today: The Lessons and Legacies of War." In February, 20 Americans took an intensive seminar tour of the country, hosted by the Vietnam Women's Union. The tour examined the effects of war and independence with an emphasis on plans for the future. 7 p.m., Global Exchange Store, 4018 24th St., S.F. Free. (415) 648-8068.

Afghan documentary

Friday, June 20, the Network Against Disinformation and the Social Justice Committee of the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists present Afghan Massacre: Convoy of Death on the front wall of KQED, which has refused to air the documentary. Convoy of Death depicts in real-time footage a massacre of Afghans by United States-led Northern Alliance troops. The event begins with a protest, and the showing of the film starts at dusk. 7:30 p.m., KQED, 2601 Mariposa, S.F. Free. (510) 528-5403.

Cuba on Bush's radar?

Saturday, June 21, International ANSWER sponsors a forum titled "Cuba: Next Target in Bush's Endless War?" that includes an update on recent events in Cuba involving the Pentagon, right-wing extremists from Miami, and ways to mobilize antiwar activists in response. There's also a presentation on the Cuban Five, political prisoners facing 15-years-to-life sentences in U.S. federal court. 7 p.m., Horace Mann Middle School, 3351 23rd St., S.F. Free. (415) 821-6545.

Mayoral candidate forum

Saturday, June 21, hear from Tom Ammiano, Angela Alioto, Susan Leal, and Gavin Newsom at a public forum for all mayoral candidates registered as Democrats, sponsored by the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee. Candidates will present their future plans for San Francisco as well as take questions from the audience. 2-5 p.m., State Building, auditorium, 455 Golden Gate, S.F. Free. (415) 412-0963.

Save pedestrian tunnels

Saturday, June 21, save Golden Gate Park's historic underground pedestrian tunnels while you celebrate the summer solstice at TunnelFest. The mayor's Golden Gate Park Concourse Authority has the tunnels marked for demolition to make way for a proposed underground parking garage. Enjoy musicians, jugglers, and other performers in the park while helping save a bit of San Francisco history. Noon-6 p.m., Golden Gate Park, Music Concourse, S.F. Free. (415) 621-3090 or (415) 661-7927.

Biodiesel Collective tour

Sunday, June 22, Berkeley's Biodiesel Collective offers an open-house tour of its fuel production site. The public can view the processor and wash tanks and ask questions of the fuel brewers. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 1231 Second St., Berk. Free. (510) 594-4000, ext. 777.

Dean for president

Monday, June 23, celebrate Vermont governor Howard Dean's formal declaration to enter the race for the presidency of the United States. Dean's speech in Vermont will be satellite linked to the event in San Francisco for Dean supporters. 7 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Ballroom A, 5 Embarcadero Center, S.F. Free. (415) 518-1660, (415) 378-2558, or (415) 564-1388.

Vegan isn't bland

Monday, June 23, join Sarah Kramer, author of Garden of Vegan, and learn the hows and whys of being vegan and get tips on how to make interesting animal-free dishes. 6:30 p.m., AK Press Warehouse, 674A 23rd St., Oakl. Free. (510) 208-1700.

Antiwar movement lives

Tuesday, June 24, join the neighborhood antiwar group Mission for Peace for an update on the war at home and abroad. Find out ways to oppose the war on Iraq and the attacks on civil liberties. 7-9 p.m., New College Art Studio, 741 Valencia, S.F. Free. (415) 706-4004.

Protest animal abuse at UCSF

Tuesday, June 24, the Fund for Animals, In Defense of Animals, and Vigil for Animals lead a continuing protest of UC San Francisco's abuse of dogs, cats, primates, mice, and rats for use in research labs. Use your voice for the critters who can't talk and speak out against inhumane treatment of animals. Noon, UC San Francisco, 513 Parnassus, S.F. (415) 751-3756.

Jews and Arabs

Wednesday, June 25, Middle East experts, journalists, and academics make up the panel for the discussion titled "Jews and Arabs: Can They Live Together in Peace?," part two of the Commonwealth Club's Inforum series. The discussion focuses on George W. Bush's widely debated Road Map to Peace, the culture of extremism and violence, and steps the United Nations and United States can take to achieve peace. 6:30 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market, S.F. $18, free for members. (415) 597-6705 or (415) 597-6706.

The new U.S. empire

Wednesday, June 25, the Bush administration has made good on threats of preemptive war, so what does that mean for the future? The Independent Institute presents "Preemptive War Strategy: A New U.S. Empire?," a discussion with political experts Joel S. Beinin, Ivan Eland, and Steven Weber. 7:30 p.m., Independent Institute, 100 Swan Way, Oakl. $14, $10 members. (510) 632-1366.