events

wednesday 10

Around town

'Bowl for Change' Presidio Bowling Center, 93 Moraga; 749-2184, www.hospitalityhouse.org. 5:30-9pm. Join Matt Gonzalez, Chris Daly, Leah Garchik, and David Lazarus at this bowling benefit for Central City Hospitality House.

thursday 11

Around town

Giant Robot issue release party Movida Lounge, 200 Fillmore; 934-8637. 8pm-2am, free. Celebrate the release of Giant Robot's 32nd issue with the Giant Robot S.F. posse and DJs Nick Andre, Dan Cordani, and Erik Karki.

Benefits

'Festival of Colors Dance Party' 12 Galaxies, 2565 Mission; 957-9000. 9pm, $15. This benefit dance party for Child Family Health International features world music with DJs José Ruíz and Amar, live tabla and vocals by Shabi and Ferham, and more.

friday 12

Around town

Tobie Gene Levingston Booksmith, 1644 Haight; 863-8688. 7pm, free. The author signs Soul of Bikes.

Benefits

'Anarchist Cafe' Kitchen, 225 Potrero; anarchistcafe2004@yahoo.com. 6:30pm, $5-15 donation. Enjoy a vegan dinner, a video screening by the Video Activist Network, and performances by spoken word artists, poets, guest speakers, and musicians at this benefit for the Anarchist Bookfair.

saturday 13

Around town

'Bay Area Anarchist Bookfair' Golden Gate Park, SF County Fair Building, near Ninth Ave and Lincoln; 431-8355. 10am-6pm. free. Bound Together Anarchist Collective Book Store presents its ninth annual fair featuring more than 60 vendors, food from Arizmendi Bakery, and speakers Alexander Cockburn, Starhawk, Lynn Breedlove, Tim'm T. West, and many others.

Free CPR preparedness class Everett Middle School, 450 Church; 1-888-686-3600. Call for times and to register. The American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter holds its annual CPR preparedness workshops.

'SF Contemporary Crafts Market' Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion, Marina and Laguna; 995-4925, www.craftsource.org. 10am-6pm. This craft fair features handmade decorative and wearable art items. Also Sun/14.

Benefits

'Ding the Triangle' Lowell High School, Carol Channing Theater; 243-2286. 8pm, $10-15. The Princeton Club of northern California presents this musical comedy performance to benefit Performing Arts Workshop.

'Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy Seventh Annual Silent Auction' Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy, 4235 19th St; 241-6276. Noon-4pm. Bid on hotel, spa, and restaurant certificates; classes at the Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy; wine; art; and more at this silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy.

'A Miracle on Union Square' Ruby Skye, 420 Mason; 217-7230, www.aminermiracle.org. 6-8pm. This fundraiser for A Miner Miracle features silent and live auctions, a cocktail reception, a hosted bar, and food from top San Francisco restaurants.

Bay Area

'Run for the Seals Race' Rodeo Beach, Marin Headlands, Sausalito; (415) 289-0188, www.runfortheseals.org. Check-in 7:30am; race begins 9am, $32. This four-mile race benefits the Marine Mammal Center.

sunday 14

Around town

Free dog and cat microchipping San Francisco Animal Care and Control, 1200 15th St; 822-5566. 1-4pm, free. Bring your dog (on a leash) and your cat (in a carrier) to be microchipped.

'Pi Day' Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon; EXP-LORE. 1:59pm, $8-9.50 museum admission. Celebrate the number pi (and Einstein's birthday) at this event featuring pi-related events and pie eating.

'SF Contemporary Crafts Market' Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion, Marina and Laguna; 995-4925, www.craftsource.org. 10am-6pm. See Sat/13.

Bay Area

Art deco walking tour Meet at UA Berkeley Theater, 2274 Shattuck, Berk; (415) 982-3326, www.art-deco.org. 11am-12:30pm, $10. Take a 90-minute art deco walking tour of downtown Berkeley.

'Self Respect, Self Defense and Self Determination' First Congregational Church, 2501 Harrison, Oakl; (510) 433-0115. 7pm, $5-10. The Freedom Archives, EastSide Arts Alliance, and Malcolm X Grassroots Movement present this event featuring speakers Mabel Williams and Kathleen Cleaver.

monday 15

Around town

Danny Wallace A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7pm. The British journalist discusses his book, Join Me!

tuesday 16

Around town

'Independent Press Spotlight: Mercury House and Watchword Press' Intersection for the Arts, 446 Valencia; 626-2787, www.intersection.org. 8pm, $5-15 sliding scale. See 8 Days a Week.

Benefits

'Community Heart, Hand and Hope ... The Tastes, Sounds and Spirits of Northern California' Gift Center Pavilion, 888 Brannan; (925) 472-5902. 6-9pm, $45. The northern California chapter of Meeting Professionals International hosts its annual showcase of food and wines from Bay Area restaurants, caterers, and wineries; proceeds benefit Sunburst Projects and Project Open Hand.