events

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

wednesday 18

Around town

'The Jaws that Bite' Upper Fort Mason, Bldg 201, 561-6625, ext 314. 7-9pm, $5 donation. Expert Peter Pyle lectures for Farallones Marine Sanctuary on Gulf of Farallones white sharks.

Benefits

Hospitality House art auction Dolby Chadwick Gallery, 210 Post; 749-2132. 6-9pm, $30-40. Hospitality House presents this benefit art auction featuring more than 100 works by artists such as Robert Longo, Kathryn Spence, Lucy Puls, and Squeak Carnwath.

'Women and Power: Leading Ethically' Westin St. Francis Hotel, 335 Powell; 355-9988, ext 10. 11:15am, call for price. This luncheon benefit for Equal Rights Advocates honors the Sisterhood Fund of the Women's Foundation and features author Naomi Wolf and a silent auction.

Authors

Karen X. Tulchinsky Different Light Bookstore, 489 Castro; 431-0891. 7:30pm. The author reads from and signs Love and Other Ruins.

Mr. Winkle, Lara Jo Regan Borders Book, 400 Post; 399-1633, www.mrwinkle.com. 7pm. Mr. Winkle, the famous dog subject of Lara Jo Regan's books, appears to celebrate the release of A Winkle in Time.

thursday 19

Benefits

'Mystique' Velvet Lounge, 443 Broadway; 788-0228, www.jacintadesigns.com/mystique.html. 8:30pm-1:30am, $25-50. Jacinta Design Productions presents this fashion, music, dance, and art event featuring designers Frances Baker, Vanessa Coe, anami, Jennifer Lynne, and Kayo Mitsuyama.

friday 20

Around town

'Suppressed Histories: Ancient Iraq' Redwood Gardens, 2951 Derby, Berk; (510) 654-9298. 7:30pm; $10-15. Max Dashu presents a slideshow on women in Iraq, spanning 7,000 years of history.

Benefits

'Sounds for the Heart of Our Times II' Berkeley Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 1924 Cedar; (510) 548-3655. 7:30pm, $12-25. This evening of music and poetry features songwriters and poets Judith-Kate Friedman, Evelie Posch, Avotcja, Edie Hartshorne, Raymond Nat Turner, and Doug von Koss.

saturday 21

Around town

Forces that Shape the Bay Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Dr, Berk; (510) 642-5132. 10am-5pm, $4-8. Opening of new outdoor science park. Performances and activities (noon-4pm) include Allen Temple Baptist Choir, hands-on Marine Mammal Center, and UC Berkeley Young Musicians' Jazz Combo. Also Sun/22.

Telescope "Nellie" Debuts Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakl; (510) 336-7300. 8pm-midnight, $5.50-8. Public grand opening for new 36-inch Cassegrain reflective telescope.

Benefits

'The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Music' Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way; 554-9681. 7-11pm, $50. The Randall Museum Friends presents this benefit for the Randall Museum featuring music and dancing, food and wine, and special guests.

'Vertigo' SF Museum of Modern Art, 151 Third St; 357-4086. 8pm-midnight, $55-120. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art's Contemporary Extension presents this event inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo, featuring an exhibit and silent auction of photographs by celebrities, cocktails, appetizers, and DJ performances by Doc Martin and Marques Wyatt. Authors

Sarah Kramer Otsu, 3253 16th St; 255-7900. 8-9pm. The author discusses The Garden of Vegan and How It All Vegan.

David Strah, Kris Timken 364 Hayes Street Gallery, 364 Hayes; 336-7585. 4-6pm. Author Strah and photographer Timken celebrate the release of their book, Gay Dads: A Celebration of Fatherhood.

sunday 22

Around town

Forces that Shape the Bay Lawrence Hall of Science, Centennial Dr, Berk; (510) 642-5132. 10am-5pm, $4-8. See Sat/21.

Benefits

'Freedom Summer - A Benefit for Peace' Studio Z, 314 11th St; 566-1062, 596-9886. 8pm, $20. The benefit for the Rachel Corrie Fund and the International Solidarity Movement features world music performances, spoken word, and guest speakers; performers include MC Rai, Deuce Eclipse, Pitch Black, DJ Sake One, DJ Wisdom, DJ Nader, Shuaila Dance Troup, Ijo-Ayo, and others.

Authors

Arkipelago Books Publishing release party Romeo 5 Asian Art Cafe and Bar, Kinokuniya Building, Japantown, 1581 Webster, Ste 202; 563-7400. 4:30pm, free. Author Tony Robles, Lush Life Players' Teri Untalan, and others celebrate the release of Gravities of Center, a book of poems by Barbara Jane Reyes.

monday 23
Benefits

Benefit party and screening of Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin Screening: Castro Theatre, 429 Castro; (925) 866-9559, 6:30pm; benefit: Atelier Gallery, 2354 Market; (510) 601-7754, 9-11pm, $20-60. Celebrate the San Francisco premiere of Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin at the Castro Theatre and the Atelier Gallery; the party features poet and novelist Jewelle Gomez, musical guests, food, a silent auction, and more.

Authors

Micahel Oren A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7pm. The author discusses Six Days of War.

tuesday 24

Benefits

On Your Feet Project benefit concert Red Devil Lounge, 1695 Polk; 921-1695. 8pm, $5. www.onyourfeetproject.org. In Rare Form, Power 13, and Cadence perform to benefit Bay Area Community Resources.