District Five debate

Wednesday, Sept. 1, watch Lisa Feldstein, Emmett Gilman, Robert Haaland, Ross Mirkarimi, Michael O'Connor, Jim Siegel, and Tys Sniffen duke it out for Matt Gonzalez's seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors at a debate moderated by KGO-TV city reporter Carolyn Tyler. SF5Together, a District Five merchants and residents coalition of which Sniffen is vice president, sponsors the event. 7-9:30 p.m., St. Mary's Hospital, Morrissey Hall, 450 Stanyan (entrance on Hayes), S.F. Free. (415) 221-5567, www.sf5together.org.

Domestic partner seminar

Wednesday, Sept. 1, find out about the California Domestic Partner Rights and Responsibilities Act of 2003, which takes effect Jan. 1. Dennis Nix of Mass Mutual Financial Group and attorney Mario Kashou discuss the legal and financial impact the law will have on property rights and more. RSVP requested. 7 p.m., San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market, S.F. $10 requested donation. (415) 743-1000.

Mission not impossible

Wednesday, Sept. 1, author Paul Loeb (Soul of a Citizen, The Impossible Will Take a Little While: A Citizen's Guide to Hope in a Time of Fear) discusses ways to keep spirits high and soldier on with the fight for justice. Susan Griffin and Toni Mirosevich, contributors to Loeb's book, share stories of hope. 7 p.m., New College of California, 777 Valencia, S.F. Free. (415) 437-3425.

Store boycott

Saturday, Sept. 4, on the one-year anniversary of the closure of Real Foods, an organic grocer in Noe Valley, come protest the new owner, Nutraceutical International Corp. The vitamins and energy products distributor fired the 30-plus Real Foods employees, who had been on the verge of unionizing prior to the change of ownership, and has yet to open the store for business. Bring props and picket signs. 11:45 a.m., Noe Valley Farmers Market, 3861 24th St., S.F. (415) 826-8971 or (415) 282-2472.

Kurdish rights conference

Saturday, Sept. 4-Sunday, Sept. 5, attend a conference on the plight of the Kurdish people, many of whom live on and around the borders of Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Syria and face the threat of violence and displacement from these countries. Along with Kurdish food and cultural activities, the conference includes speakers and films exploring the Kurds' efforts at resistance, nationhood, and self-determination. Registration required. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., California Institute of Integral Studies, Namaste Hall, third floor, 1453 Mission, S.F. $5-$75 sliding scale. (415) 575-6100, ext. 456, www.kurdishrightsconference.org.

Labor mural unveiling

Monday, Sept. 6, celebrate the unveiling of Our Work Life: Three Generations of Bay Area Work and Workers – a 56-foot-long mural that tells the story of California labor history through images and quotations to be installed on five SamTrans commuter buses from Sept. 6 through Nov. 8 – with artists Oscar Melara and Kate Connell, workers depicted in the mural, and a Latin swing band. 1-5 p.m., International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 34, Ships Clerks Association, Union Hall, 4 Berry, S.F. (415) 584-8760, www.ourworklife.org.

March for Oakland education

Monday, Sept. 6, join teachers, students, parents, and community organizations to take on the crisis in education and obtain funds to remedy it, at a march sponsored by the Oakland Education Association. Meet 10 a.m., Grand Lake Theater, 3200 Grand, Oakl. (510) 763-4020, www.oaklandea.org.

Center for Political Education fundraiser

Tuesday, Sept. 7, attend a fundraiser for the Center for Political Education that showcases films, artists, MCs, and poets honoring populist struggles around the world. 7-9 p.m., Center for Political Education, 522 Valencia, S.F. $5. (415) 431-1918, center@politicaleducation.org.

NAFTA seminar

Tuesday, Sept. 7, and Tuesday, Sept. 14, attend a two-session class and discussion with David Bacon (former labor organizer, photojournalist, and author of The Children of NAFTA) on the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement on U.S. and Mexican politics and economics. 7-9 p.m., Center for Political Education, 522 Valencia, S.F. $5. (415) 431-1918, center@politicaleducation.org.

'Outfoxed' at the Parkway

Tuesday, Sept. 7, attend a free screening of Outfoxed, a documentary that examines Fox News' distorted coverage and the pitfalls of corporate media. After the film the League of Pissed-Off Voters registers voters, and representatives from Not in Our Name lead a discussion. 9:15 p.m., Parkway Theater, 1834 Park, Oakl. Donation requested. (510) 814-2400 or (510) 610-8000.

Eat, oust Bush

Wednesday, Sept. 8, enjoy life, eat out, and help remove Bush from office by participating in "86 Bush," a MoveOn.org fundraiser featuring food donated by Bizou, Citizen Cake, PlumpJack Cafe, Zuni, and many other local restaurants. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Urbis Atrium Gallery, sixth floor, 140 Second St., S.F. $50 minimum donation. 222.86bushS.F.org.

Nuclear security lecture

Wednesday, Sept. 8, find out how the United States and the world can prevent the use of nuclear weapons, at a lecture given by three Carnegie Endowment for International Peace specialists: Joseph Cirincione, Rose Gottemoeller, and Jon Wolfsthal. Reception 5:30 p.m., program 6 p.m., Commonwealth Club of California, 595 Market, second floor, S.F. $18, free for members. (415) 597-6705.