events

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

wednesday 16

Around town

'LaborFest 2003' Various locations, see www.laborfest.net for complete schedule of events. LaborFest 2003 continues with various events, including a video screening to benefit Right to a Roof, a song and poetry swap, author readings, and a boat tour.
Benefits

Noel Paul Stookey concert First Unitarian Church, 685 14th St, Oakl; (510) 464-4677. 7pm, $14.50-45. The member of Peter, Paul and Mary performs to benefit Streetcats Foundation and One Heart for Kids; a meet-and-greet reception follows.

thursday 17

Around town

'Traveling with your Pet' Pets Unlimited Community Education Room, 2343 Fillmore; 563-6702, ext 212. 7pm, free, RSVP. Author Maria Goodavage lectures on pet travel topics including preparation, lodging, and emergency care.

friday 18

Around town

Bastille Day Waltz Ball UC Berkeley, International House, 2299 Piedmont, Berk; (650) 326- 6265. 7pm, $20. This event features dancing, performances, music, and refreshments in celebration of French culture.

Benefits

Art for AIDS auction Bonhams and Butterfields, 220 San Bruno; 502-5859. 5:30pm. This art auction is sponsored by the UCSF AIDS Health Project to fund treatment in San Francisco.

'Dancing by the Bay' San Francisco Yacht Club, 98 Beach; 499-0502. 7pm, $40. This benefit for Ballet Counterpointe Rep includes a silent auction, dance performance, and live music and dancing.

'Favors Film Fundraiser Event' Blind Tiger, 787 Broadway; www.variantfilms.com/favorsinfo.html. 8pm-2am, $10 donation. This fundraiser features performances by DJ Mattie P and Kouriar of the Underground Source, MEGADEF, and others; proceeds help support Bay Area filmmakers.

'War Is Over: Create Peace' Castro Theatre, 429 Castro; 863-0611. Gala 7:30pm, celebrity dessert reception 10pm, $27.50-60. Mike Farrell, Janeane Garofalo, Hector Elizando, and others perform to benefit Artists United.

'Wine Country Style' Galleria Atrium, San Francisco Design Center, 101 Henry Adams; 490-5887. 6pm, $25-75. This gala fashion show and live auction benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

saturday 19

Around town

'Books by the Bay' Yerba Buena Gardens; 561-7686. 10pm, free. This independent publishing event features 45 booksellers and 50 authors.

'Japantown Bon Festival 2003' Japantown, Post and Buchanan; 567-4573. 11am-5pm, free. Celebrate Obon, or "festival of the souls," at this street fair featuring dancers, taiko drumming, children's activities, model-car races, and more. Also Sun/20.

'Unpopular Culture Street Fair' Varnish Gallery, 77 Natoma; 986-4382. Noon-7pm, $5, free for 12 and under. The Institute for Unpopular Culture and Varnish Gallery present this fair featuring visual art and live DJs. See 8 Days a Week.

Bay Area

Oakland Street Peace Festival Lakeside Park, Lake Merritt, 666 Bellevue, Oakl; (510) 763-6304. Noon-5pm, free. Community groups, religious leaders, and city officials gather to celebrate nonviolence and positive music.

Benefits

'Canine Wine and Dine' Presidio Officer's Club, 50 Moraga; 721-1721. 6:30pm, $50 and up. This dinner and music fundraiser benefits the dog rescue organization Second Chance Rescue.

'Looking Good, Feeling Fab' Marlena's, 488 Hayes; 831-8972. 6pm-1am, $3-20. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence present this program featuring performances by local drag celebrities; proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

Bay Area

Emeryville Taiko Emeryville Taiko Dojo, 1601A 63rd St, Emeryville; (510) 655-6392. 8pm, $10. The Japanese drumming group performs to benefit a study trip to Japan; guests Zanzylum Jazz Group play.

sunday 20

Around town

'Dogs of Africa, Europe, North and South America' Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon; EXP-LORE. 11am-5pm, $8-12 museum admission. Learn about ancient and modern-day dogs from around the world.

'Japantown Bon Festival 2003' Japantown, Post and Buchanan; 567-4573. 11am-5pm, free. See Sat/19.

Benefits

'The 8th Annual San Francisco Drag King Contest and Confab' SomArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan; 282-5378, www.madkats.com. 2:30-11pm, $10-50. This drag king event features a contest, workshops, and performances by the Woodyz, Fudgie Frottage, Crickette Bradot, Anita Cocktail, Frankie Tenderloin, and others; proceeds benefit Pets Are Wonderful Support.

tuesday 22
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