events
wednesday 5
Around town
'Listen: A Sonic Series – You Won't Believe Your Ears' Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon; 563-7337. 7pm, $8-12. Radio dramatist Tony Palermo and UC San Diego psychology professor Diana Deutsch present a program on mechanical devices for making sound effects.
'Media Career Day' City College of San Francisco, Diego Rivera Theater, 50 Phelan; 239-3446. 10am-2pm. The City College of San Francisco's Department of Journalism presents this event featuring 20 news organizations sharing information about internships, jobs, and more.
'Media Regime Change – Obstacles and Opportunities' Wheeler
Hall, UC Berkeley, Bancroft Way at Telegraph, Berk; (510) 546-6334,
ext 300. Reception 5:30-6:30pm, $25; program 7pm, $5-7. Bob McChesney,
John Nichols, and Jerry Mander speak on the problems of corporate-owned
media and the possibilities for a new system.
Benefits
'GenderFuck Fundraiser' El Rio, 3158 Mission; 282-3325. 8pm, $7. Katastrophe, Julia Serano, Carol Queen, Lipstick Conspiracy, Thea Hillman, and Charlie Anders perform at this benefit for Femina Potens.
SFMOMA Artists Gallery warehouse sale Fort Mason, Bldg
A, Marina at Laguna; 441-4777. 6-9pm, free. The San Francisco
Museum of Modern Art Artists Gallery presents the 11th annual warehouse
sale featuring original fine art at affordable prices; all proceeds
benefit the gallery. Through Sun/9.
thursday 6
Around town
Matt Gonzalez Commonwealth Club of California, 595 Market;
597-6712. 7:30pm, $12-20. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors
president speaks in conversation with Adriel Hampton.
Bay Area
'A Taste of Oakland' Oakland Convention Center, 1001 Broadway,
Oakl; (510) 839-9000. 5-7:30pm, $45. This event celebrates the
diverse culture of Oakland through food; highlights include restaurant
samples, wine tasting, beers and ales, and live music.
Benefits
SFMOMA Artists Gallery warehouse sale Fort Mason, Bldg
A, Marina at Laguna; 441-4777. Noon-8pm, free. See Wed/5.
friday 7
Around town
'Hayes Valley Spring Block Party' Hayes, from Franklin
to Laguna; gnoto711@speakeasy.net. 6-10pm, free. The merchants
of Hayes Valley present this block party featuring extended shop hours,
live entertainment, hors d'oeuvres and beer, and a chance to meet
neighbors and new friends.
Benefits
SFMOMA Artists Gallery warehouse sale Fort Mason, Bldg A, Marina at Laguna; 441-4777. Noon-8pm, free. See Wed/5.
'Spring Forward' Register at Justin Herman Plaza, Market
and Embarcadero; 399-9406, ext 304, www.compass-sf.org. 11am-1:30pm,
$35. Take a lunchtime walk along the Embarcadero waterfront to
benefit Compass Community Services, a nonprofit organization helping
San Francisco's homeless.
saturday 8
Around town
'Bike Kitchen Bike Party' Bike Kitchen, 2986 18th St; 647-1892. Noon-5pm, free. Bike Kitchen celebrates its one-year anniversary with music, games, food, entertainment, and prizes.
'Norway Day Festival' Glass Palace, Crissy Field; 1-888-468-3399, www.norwayday.org. 10am-6pm, $8-12. This Norwegian culture festival features food, music, fashion, art, and more. Also Sun/9.
'The SF/Bay Area Mural Awareness Month Festival' Precita
Park, Precita between Folsom and Harrison; 920-0591. 1-5pm, free.
This celebration of murals features a live mural creation by guest
artists, a community mural "paint-in," children's activities,
and more.
Bay Area
Berkeley Bike Month Berkeley Farmers' Market, Center at
MLK Jr. Way, Berk; (510) 548-3333. 10:30am, free. Learn how best
to lock your bike, on-the-road bicycle repair methods, and safe bike
commuting at this bike-themed event in celebration of Berkeley Bike
Month.
Benefits
'Crohn's and Colitis Pace Setter Walk' Crissy Field, 603 Mason; 356-2230. 9am-noon, free. The Northern California Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America hosts its annual 5k pacesetter fundraising walk.
'Paths of Native Africa Sidewalk Sale' 524 Octavia; 864-3576. 10am-6pm, free. This sidewalk sale and benefit features music, food, and African-themed goods.
SFMOMA Artists Gallery warehouse sale Fort Mason, Bldg
A, Marina at Laguna; 441-4777. Noon-5:30pm. See Wed/5.
Bay Area
'Gala After Hours' Museum gardens, Oakland Museum of California, 10th St and Oak, Oakl; (510) 238-6711, www.galaafterhours.com. 9pm-1am, $75. This fundraiser for Oakland Museum of California education programs features dancing, drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts.
'Pro Arts 30th Anniversary Gala' Pro Arts, 550 Second St,
Jack London Square, Oakl; www.proartsgallery.org. 5-9pm. Pro Arts
celebrates its 30th year with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments, music,
dancing, and art; proceeds benefit Pro Arts.
sunday 9
Around town
'Annual Mother's Day Rose Show' County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park, Ninth Ave and Lincoln Way; 647-4486. 12:30pm, free. Take your mom to experience the beautiful sights and scents of this rose show.
'Norway Day Festival' Glass Palace, Crissy Field; 1-888-468-3399,
www.norwayday.org. 10am-5pm, $8-12. See Sat/8.
Benefits
'Let's Get Physical!' Daddy's Bar, 440 Castro; 333-6944. 4-8pm, free. Dress up in your short shorts and other sexy gym wear for this fitness-themed event featuring contests, raffles, and live entertainment; proceeds benefit Magnet Men's Health/Wellness Center and the Breast Cancer Emergency Fund.
SFMOMA Artists Gallery warehouse sale Fort Mason, Bldg
A, Marina at Laguna; 441-4777. Noon-4pm, free. See Wed/5.
monday 10
Around town
Elaine May Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness; 392-4400. 8pm,
$18.50-21. See 8 Days a Week.
tuesday 11
Around town
'Independent Press Spotlight: McSweeney's and Kitchen
Sink' Intersection for the Arts, 446 Valencia; 626-2787.
8pm, $5-15 sliding scale. Intersection for the Art's independent
publishing house reading series continues with this event featuring
writing from McSweeney's and Kitchen Sink.
Benefits
'Rise Up!' St. Mary's Cathedral Conference Center, 1111 Gough; 751-7110. 5:30pm, $50. See 8 Days a Week.
