events

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

wednesday 24

Around town

'Make Art Happen or DIY Trying' Spanganga Gallery, 3376 19th St; www.lilycat.com. 8pm. Three speakers from Radio Free Burning Man and Liberation Radio discuss the history of pirate radio and how it benefits the community.

Benefits

Urban Permaculture Guild Scholarship fund benefit Oakland Box Theater, 1928 Telegraph, Oakl; (510) 451-1932. 7:30pm, $12-20 sliding scale. Vernon Bush and VSoul and Mingus Amungus perform to benefit Urban Permaculture Guild's scholarship fund.

thursday 25

Around town

'Banned Books Week' San Francisco Public Library, Main Branch, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin; 557-4277, www.sfpl.org. 6:30-8pm, free. See 8 Days a Week.

Zoetrope: All Story release party Varnish Fine Art Gallery, 77 Natoma; 788-7500. 6-10pm, free. The short-fiction magazine celebrates its fall issue with an appearance by artists, the Clayton Brothers and a tour of their exhibition, music, and cocktails.

Benefits

'Ever Widening Circle' Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater, 700 Howard; (510) 251-4370, www.wid.org. 7pm, $15 and up. See 8 Days a Week.

'SF Faces' Mezzanine, 444 Jessie; www.startsoma.com. 8pm-2am, $10. This art show features over 50 large-scale black and white portraits of San Francisco residents; proceeds benefit the post production of the film Quality of Life.

'Shine' San Francisco Black and White Gallery, 619 Post; 812-9173. 6-10pm, free. This benefit for St. Anthony's Foundation features a silent auction and sales of works by local fashion designers and artists, DJ music, and more.

friday 26

Around town

'Harvest Festival' Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton, Pleasanton; 1-800-321-1213, www.harvestfestival.com. 10am-7pm, $4.50-8.50. This craft showcase features works by over 300 artists and performances by Tom Rigney, Wally's Swing World, Big Mama Trio, Wild West Express, Jive Daddies, Traveling Game Show, Washiboard Willie, Dragon Knights, and Scott Land Marionette Shows. Through Sun/28.

Benefits

Carol Channing Aptos Middle School, 105 Aptos; 581-2110. 7pm, $30-80. The renowned singer performs to benefit her junior high school alma mater.

saturday 27

Around town

'Celebrazione Italiana' Metreon and Yerba Buena Gardens, Fourth St and Mission; 989-6426, www.focusitalia.org. 10am-6pm, free. Celebrate Italian art and culture at this weeklong festival; highlights include the first annual International Italian Marble Mosaic Competition, Focus Italia trade show, an art show, and an animation film festival; see Web site for details and complete schedule. Through Oct 5.

'Northern California Dragon Boat Championships and Festival' Lake Merced, One Harding Rd; www.cdba.org. 8am-4pm, free. Over 90 dragon boat teams from the U.S. and Canada compete in this championship; festival highlights include a food fair, cultural performances, and children's activities. Also Sun/28.

'Sunset Community Festival' Sunset Recreation Center and Playground, 2201 Lawton; 731-7322. 11am-4pm, free. This art and craft exhibit and sale features work by local artists, live music and dance performances, children's activities, food and beverages, and more.

Bay Area

'Harvest Festival' Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton, Pleasanton; 1-800-321-1213, www.harvestfestival.com. 10am-7pm, $4.50-8.50. See Fri/26.

Benefits

Kitchen Sink art show and fundraiser Liminal Gallery, 2000 Myrtle, Oakl; (510) 653-9529. 7pm-midnight, $7-20 sliding scale. Kitchen Sink presents this art show featuring works by Lawrence Marvit, Karen Gellert, Kara Maria, and many others; music performances by Loquat and DJ Kitty; and haircuts by Jenna Feldman.

Authors

The Clayton Brothers Varnish Fine Art, 77 Natoma; www.claytonbrothers.com. 4pm, free. The artist brothers -- Rob and Christian Clayton -- sign copies of The Most Special Day of My Life.

sunday 28

Around town

'Celebrazione Italiana' Metreon and Yerba Buena Gardens, Fourth St and Mission; 989-6426, www.focusitalia.org. 10am-6pm, free. See Sat/27.

'Folsom Street Fair' Folsom between Seventh and 12th St; 861-3247, www.folsomstreetevents.org. 11am-6pm, donations. This alternative lifestyle fair features performances, dancing, vendors, and more for leather and fetish enthusiasts.

'Golden Gate Park Disc Golf Course Grand Opening and Frisbee Festival' Marx Meadow, Golden Gate Park, JFK Dr between 25th and 30th Ave; 587-1166. 10am-4pm, free. This grand opening celebration of the Golden Gate Park Disc Golf Course features Frisbee games, a raffle, demonstrations, and more.

'Northern California Dragon Boat Championships and Festival' Lake Merced, One Harding Rd; www.cdba.org. 8am-4pm, free. See Sat/27.

'Party on Polk Street!' Polk, between Union and Green; 267-0575, www.rhn.org. Noon-4pm, free. Neighbors of Russian Hill present this block party featuring live music, dancing, a silent auction, a raffle, kids activities, and refreshments.

Bay Area

'Celebrate Rockridge' College, between Alcatraz and Broadway; Market Hall at Shafter between College and Forest; Nine classic Rockridge homes and remodeled kitchens. 11am-5:30pm, free. Come learn more about Rockridge, Oakland in this daylong event featuring Market Hall's Picnic in the Street (11am-4pm), an outdoor street fair (11am-5pm), and the Rockridge Kitchen Tour (1-5:30pm, $30).

'Harvest Festival' Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton, Pleasanton; 1-800-321-1213, www.harvestfestival.com. 10am-5pm, $4.50-8.50. See Fri/26.

'How Berkeley Can You Be Festival' Parade: starts at California and University, Berk, 11am; festival: Civic Center Park, Center and MLK, Berk, 12:30-5:30pm; (510) 849-4688. This annual festival features live music and performances, crafts, and community and food booths.

Benefits

'Brunch with Danny Glover' 62 and 44 Woodland Avenue; 564-1482. 11:30am-2pm, $20-500 sliding scale donation. Join actor and activist Danny Glover and Mayoral candidate Tom Ammiano for Sunday brunch.

'9th Annual California Wine Classic' Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Ave and Sloat Blvd; 1-800-241-0758, www.californiawineclassic.com. Noon-4pm, $65. Enjoy wine and food from Bay Area restaurants and wineries to benefit Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.

monday 29

Around town

'Arts Forum 2003' Green Room, War Memorial Performing Arts Center, 401 Van Ness; 430-1140 ext 40. 5-6:30pm, free. San Francisco Mayoral Candidates Angela Alioto, Tom Ammiano, Matt Gonzalez, Susan Leal, Gavin Newsom, and Tony Ribera discusses his or her position in relationship to the arts.

'Celebrazione Italiana' Metreon and Yerba Buena Gardens, Fourth St and Mission; 989-6426, www.focusitalia.org. 10am-6pm, free. See Sat/27.

tuesday 30

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