events

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

wednesday 26

Around town

'Make Art Happen or DIY Trying' Spanganga Gallery, 3376 19th St; www.lilycat.com. 8pm, $5. This independent artist workshop on merchandising and promotions features speakers DJ Pusspuss, Baby Doe, and Brynne Cortez; Michael Vavricek moderates.

thursday 27

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friday 28

Benefits

'Save Our City' Club Galia, 2565 Mission; 970-9777. 8pm, sliding scale ($5 minimum). This Matt Gonazlez for Mayor fundraiser features performances by Frankie Tenderloin and the Rent Boys, Stop Looking at My Boyfriend with Lynn Breedlove and Sky, Acid Housewives, Lipstick Conspiracy, Katastrophe, Burlesque-esque, Art Fishal, Coco Kane, Venus Envy, Sherilyn Connelly, Brooklynee Thomas, Papa Dino, and DJ Alvin A-Go-Go. saturday 29

Benefits

Lusty Lady benefit StudioZ.tv, 314 11th St; 252-7666. 9pm, $10-$20. This benefit for the Lusty Lady cooperative features stripper art, a spanking booth, lube wrestling, topless shoeshining, DJs, and a performances by Wifey, Mom's Donkey Show, the Cross Tops, and Space Vacuum from Outer Space.

Women's Tour for Global Understanding benefit concert Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1330 Lakeshore Dr., Oakl; (510) 654-3234, www.lisarafel.com. 7:30-9pm, $15-22. Lisa Rafel's Space/Time Phenomena, Stephen Kent, Geoffrey Gordon, and others perform at this benefit for the Women's Tour for Global Understanding.

sunday 30

Benefits

Under One Roof Wine Sale Under One Roof, 549 Castro; 503-2300, info@underoneroof.org. 5:30pm. This charity wine sale features wines from Niebaum-Coppola Estate, Bouchaine, Far Niente, Cosentino, Karl Lawrence, and La Crema wineries; proceeds benefit Under One Roof, an HIV/AIDS service organization.

monday 1

Around town

Maxine Hong Kingston USF Lone Mountain Campus, Room 100, 2800 Turk; 422-6357. 5:45pm, free. The author discusses her latest book, The Fifth Book of Peace.

'A Taste of African Diaspora' Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission; 346-0199. 6pm, $125. This event features food, world fusion music, and a sneak peak at upcoming programs at the Museum of the African Diaspora (set to open in 2005).

tuesday 2

Around town

'CALYX Books Celebration' City Lights, 261 Columbus; 362-8193. 7pm. Authors Marianna Villanueva, Dawn Mabalon, Michelle Bautista, Barbara Reyes, Angela Narciso Torres, and Eileen Tabios read.

Gore Vidal Venetian Room, Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason; 597-6712. 6:30pm, $15-30. The essayist, playwright, and author discusses his work in conversation with David Kipen.

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