Increase wages

Wednesday, June 9, join in a peaceful demonstration aimed at ensuring fair wages for all. Organizers include the Chinese Progression Association and other grassroots groups. 2:30 p.m., Department of Human Services, 170 Otis, S.F. (415) 864-8372, ext. 302.

Fast-food labor film

Thursday, June 10, come to the premiere of Eyes on the Fries: Young Workers in the Service Economy, produced by the UC Berkeley Labor Center. The film exposes the poor working conditions in the service sector and how the rapid growth of greedy fast-food and retail corporations is being carried out at the expense of our nation's youths. 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Pl., S.F. Free. (415) 621-4155.

Global Exchange awards

Thursday, June 10, at its fourth annual Human Rights Awards ceremony, Global Exchange honors Harry Belafonte and the international farmers organization Via Campesina. Code Pink presents an award to environmental justice advocate Diane Wilson. The event includes drinks, dinner, and a performance by South African singer-songwriter Vusi Mahlasela. 6-10 p.m., San Francisco Gift Center, 888 Brannan, S.F. $125. (415) 575-5540.

Haight bike plan

Thursday, June 10, the Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council hosts a discussion titled "The San Francisco Bicycle Plan: What It Means to the Haight." Come and learn about the new plan before it's presented to the Board of Supervisors for approval. 7 p.m., San Francisco Public Library, Park Branch, 1883 Page, S.F. Free. (415) 225-2080.

District Nine precinct walk

Saturday, June 12, participate in a precinct walk for Renee Saucedo. Help the District Nine supervisorial candidate register voters and gather signatures for her candidacy petition. 10 a.m., 522 Valencia, S.F. (415) 863-5543.

Land-use party

Saturday, June 12, join Matt Gonzalez and the Green Party Housing and Land Use Working Group for a celebration of San Francisco's diversity and a discussion with land-use experts. Bring art and photos of the city and its residents. 8-11:30 p.m., 848 Divisadero, S.F. $5 suggested donation. (415) 826-2140.

Harmony celebration

Saturday, June 12-Sunday, June 13, celebrate and activate at the massive 26th annual Health and Harmony Festival. The event features more than 500 exhibits, such as a green living expo, a techno tribal dance party (Saturday night), and speakers discussing how to achieve a healthy lifestyle in balance with the planet. Camp sites are available. Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (dance party 7:30 p.m.-midnight); Sunday, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa. $20-$60. For tickets and a full listings of events, go to www.harmonyfestival.com.

LGBT documentary winner

Sunday, June 13, Parents, Friends, and Families of Lesbians and Gays presents a screening of I Exist, voted the best documentary of the 2003 New York Lesbian and Gay Film Festival and the 2003 Turin International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. The film explores the lives of gays and lesbians of Middle Eastern heritage living in the United States. Join a support group before the film. 2-4 p.m., St. Francis Lutheran Church, 152 Church, S.F. (415) 921-8850.

Peace and labor conference

Sunday, June 13, participate in an all-day forum on labor sponsored by the Peace and Freedom Party. The event includes a panel titled "Perspectives for Peace and Freedom in the Unions," conferences on workers' compensation and other labor issues, and a forum on the presidential and general elections with Peace and Freedom Party candidates Marsh Feinland and LeiLani Dowell. 9 a.m., Fellowship of Humanity Hall, 390 27th St., Oakl. Call for price. (415) 864-3537.

Power proposal hearing

Tuesday, June 15, San Francisco is proposing to build and operate the San Francisco Electric Reliability Project on a portion of the site of the Potrero Hill power plant. Learn about the project at an informational hearing and site visit. Reservations for the site visit must be made by June 9. Site visit 2 p.m. (meet at Potrero Hill Neighborhood House), informational hearing 3 p.m., Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro, S.F. (916) 654-4989 or (800) 822-6228, www.energy.ca.gov.

Housing discussion

Tuesday, June 15, the San Francisco Gray Panthers, Barbara Blong, Senior Housing Action Committee, James Tracy of the Coalition on Homelessness, and Sy-Allen Browning of Arc Ecology hold a panel discussion on housing issues such as Section 8 cutbacks, Ellis Act evictions, land trusts, the Hunters Point cleanup, and the Housing Preservation Ordinance proposed by Sup. Chris Daly. 12:30-3 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Center, 1187 Franklin, S.F. (415) 552-8800.

Drive the vote

Wednesday, June 12, Web activists Driving Votes want you to help them register voters from sea to shining sea. Support their efforts by attending a party to raise funds for chartering buses to Las Vegas and rounding up more voters. 8 p.m., Movida Lounge, 200 Fillmore, S.F. $10-$15 suggested donation. (415) 225-3946. www.drivingvotes.org.

Queer parent book release

Wednesday, June 16, join the COLAGE Youth Leadership and Action Program for the debut of its new anthology, Focus on MY Family, a collection of writing, poetry, and art by youths with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgendered parents. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Zeum, Yerba Buena Gardens, Fourth and Howard, S.F. (415) 861-5437, ext. 102 (RSVP and information).