'Zyzzyva and Suspect Thoughts Press' Intersection for the Arts, 446 Valencia; 626-3311, www.theintersection.org. 8pm, $5-15. In this series, independent publishing houses present writers and editors in the field; tonight's event features investigative journalist Eve Pell (Zyzzyva) and fiction writer Ian Phillips (Suspect Thoughts).

Benefits
'Funk-a-licious' Red Devil Lounge, 1695 Polk; (510) 601-0465. 9pm-2am, $5-10. Funkylittleshack perform disco dance tunes at this benefit for Covenant House of California.

thursday 11
Around town
'The Big Red Tent' Temple Emanu-El, 2 Lake; 751-2541, ext 115. 7:30pm, free. Anita Diamont, author of The Red Tent, discusses writing for Jewish women.

'La Femme Anarchiste' Dark Room, 2263 Mission; www.darkroomsf.com. 8-10pm, $5. Monique Everhart hosts this monthly literary discussion and open mic; Lynn Breelove is the featured guest.

'Feria Urbana' Canvas Gallery, 1200 Ninth Ave; 504-0060. 6-10pm, free. Check out the urban chic wares of local artists and designers.

friday 12
Around town
'Cocoon: The Road Trip' Needles and Pens, 483 14th St; 255-1534. 7pm, donations accepted. This zine, book, and video tour features readings and screenings of works by Joe Biel, Dave Roche, and Jack Saturn.

'The Poster Show' Balazo Gallery, 2811 Mission; 920-0896. 8pm-midnight, $5. Artists Bert Bergen and the Urban Inks team (Sarah Mead and Reed Burgoyne) present a showing of their rock band and tour posters. Crime In Choir, Appreciation, and the Mall perform.

'Secret Garden Winter' Spiral Muse House, 3387 22nd St; 572-8599, www.secretgardensf.com. 6:30-10:30pm, $2. The Secret Garden women's art collective throws a holiday-themed art and design showcase, which features music by DJs Chakka, Shanti, and Miss Q. Through Sat/13.

Benefits
'Cowapunka' Kimo's, 1351 Polk; 885 4535. 8pm, $7. The Screaamin' YeeHaws, Mojo Apostles, Electric Boogie Dawgz, and others play a rock show to benefit investigations into the Memphis Three murders.

saturday 13
Around town
'San Francisco Clay and Glass Festival' Herbst Pavilion at Fort Mason Center, Marina at Laguna; 507-9909, www.acga.net. 10am-5pm, $5-7. Dozens of artists present their delicate wares. Through Sun/14.

'Secret Garden Winter' Spiral Muse House, 3387 22nd St; 572-8599, www.secretgardensf.com. 6:30-10:30pm, $2. See Fri/12.

'Surgical Tools and Techniques' Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon; www.exploratorium.edu. 10am-3pm, free with admission. The curious can watch a patient-less demonstration about surgery via keyhole instruments; the event is presented by the Association of Operating Room Nurses.

'Terror Through the Looking Glass' Intersection for the Arts, 446 Valencia; 626-2787, www.theintersection.org. 2pm, free. Professor Simon Kenrick gives a slide lecture on Western images of Islam, which is presented as part of Intersection's "Paper Bullets: A War of Words" exhibition.

Benefits
'The Big Love Love' Varnish Fine Art, 77 Natoma; 713-9196. 8pm-midnight, $5-10. Join queer artists Greg Wharton, Ian Phillips, and Bay Guardian contributor Michelle Tea as they raise funds for Paul Willis, a queer writer assaulted in a hate crime.

'Blue Bear Benefit' Tongue and Groove, 2513 Van Ness; 928-0404, www.tongueandgroovesf.com. 9pm, $20 sliding scale. The Blue Bear School of Music hosts its first fundraising event; featured bands include The New Up, 9 Red Sun, and Melissa Rapp.

'Writers with Drinks' Make Out Room, 3225 22nd; www.writerswithdrinks.com. 7:30-9:30pm, $3-5. Kim Stanley Robinson, Vendela Viday, Bay Guardian contributor Annalee Newitz, and other authors and artists perform to raise funds for Other magazine.

Bay Area
'Images of India' International House, UC Berkeley, 2299 Piedmont; www.ashanet.org/berkeley. 3pm, $15-100. Enjoy classical Indian visual art, music, film, and performances at a benefit for Asha Berkeley.

sunday 14
Around town
'Fall Family Festival' Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin; www.asianart.org. 10am-4pm, $6-10. The Red Panda Acrobats and Jakata Puppet Theater highlight this museum-wide family celebration of Asian traditions of autumn.

'San Francisco Clay and Glass Festival' Herbst Pavilion at Fort Mason Center, Marina at Laguna; 507-9909, www.acga.net. 10am-5pm, $5-7. See Sat/13.

'Tibet Day' Fort Mason Center, Bldg A, Marina at Laguna; 626-7195, www.friends-of-tibet.org. Join a festival of Tibetan culture, presented by Friends of Tibet, featuring music, food, dance, and panel discussions.

Benefits
'Antiques Faire in the Park' Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, Ninth Ave at Lincoln; 465-2475, www.antiquefaireinthepark.com. 10:30am-5pm, $3-8. Peruse hundreds of antiques, vintage knickknacks, and other collectibles; the fair benefits the Sierra Club.

monday 15
Benefits
Charles Grodin Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center, Marina at Laguna; 441-8822. 7:30pm, $30. ABC 7 News anchor Pete Wilson interviews actor Grodin (Rosemary's Baby); the event benefits End Hunger Now.