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Events listings are compiled by Laurie Koh. WEDNESDAY 1 *"A 1913 Literary Evening" Lab, 2948 16th St; www.journal1913.org. 7-9pm, $5-15. Writers Hillary Gravendyk Burrill, Chris Chen, Joshua Clover, and others read to celebrate the launch of the second issue of literary journal 1913. See Picks, page 22. Willie L. Brown Jr. African-American Art and Culture Complex, Hall of Culture, 762 Fulton; 931-2729, www.sfjuneteenth.org. 7pm, call for price. The former mayor gives a talk about how the Fillmore Historic Jazz District has influenced his career. The event kicks off the neighborhood's Black History Month celebrations. Introduction to San Francisco Comedy College San Francisco Comedy College, 414 Mason, Native Sons Building, Ste 705. 8pm, free. Kurtis Mathews teaches a free introductory class on the art of stand-up comedy. *ZZ Packer San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin; www.sfpl.org. 6:30-7:30pm, free. The author reads and discusses her book Drinking Coffee Elsewhere.
BENEFITS CIIJ fundraiser San Francisco State University, Seven Hills Conference Center, 1600 Holloway; 338-2083, www.ciij.org. This dinner is a fundraiser for the Center for Integration and Improvement of Journalism, which celebrates 15 years.
THURSDAY 2 *Wangechi Mutu SFMOMA, Phyllis Wattis Theater, 151 Third St; 6:30pm, free with museum admission ($7-12.50); 7-9pm, $10-20. The collage artist delivers a talk about her work (6:30pm), followed by an "SFMOMA Sessions" party (7pm) featuring cocktails, music, and the chance to meet the artist.
BENEFITS *"San Francisco Arts of Pacific Asia: Gala Benefit Preview" Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion, Marina at Laguna; 7-10pm, $185. See Pick box. Trees in Schools benefit 12 Galaxies, 2565 Mission; 970-9777, www.12galaxies.com. 8pn, $25. Musicians Barry Melton, The Rowan Brothers, Grapefruit Ed, and Wavy Gravy perform to benefit Trees in Schools.
FRIDAY 3 Chris Gilbert San Francisco Art Institute, Lecture Hall, 800 Chestnut; 771-7020, www.sfai.edu. 5pm, free. The curator (Berkeley Art Museum, Pacific Film Archive) speaks about "contemporary art and exhibition practices." *"Go" Varnish Fine Art Gallery, 777 Natoma; 222-6131, www.varnishfineart.com. 6pm, call for price. Exploring the theme "Wingless Flight," this month's installment of the multimedia art series "Go" features works by video artist Katina Papson, audio artist Judith Jordan, and others. See Picks, page 22. *"San Francisco Arts of Pacific Asia" Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion, Marina at Laguna; 11am-7pm, $15. See Thurs/2. Through Sun/5.
SATURDAY 4 *"San Francisco Arts of Pacific Asia" Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion, Marina at Laguna; 11am-7pm, $15. See Thurs/2. Through Sun/5.
BAY AREA Yin Chang Compestine and Oliver Chin Eastwind Books of Berkeley, 2066 University, Berk; (510) 548-2350. 3pm, free. Children's book authors Compestine (D Is for Dragon Dance) and Chin (The Year of the Dog) read their works in celebration of Chinese New Year. Downtown Oakland record show Mama Buzz Café, 2318 Telegraph, Oakl; (510) 452-2452. 10am-4pm, $2. Shop for deals on used music records in all genres. The afternoon includes live music.
BENEFITS Blue Bear's Music for Youth benefit concert The Independent, 628 Divisadero; 7pm-2am, $60-125. Rockers Bonnie Hayes, Robben Ford, and Vicki Randle perform to benefit the Blue Bear School of Music's youth programs. *Love and Rockets Ball Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell; www.kitchensinkmag.com. 8pm, $8-10. Bands Sugar and Gold as well as Get in Shape, Bitch! perform at this fundraiser for Kitchen Sink magazine, which also features DJ music, a raffle, and more.
SUNDAY 5 ACTCM Chinese New Year celebration American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 555 De Haro; 12:30-5pm, free. The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine invites all to celebrate Chinese New Year with free acupuncture, massage, Tai Chi, and a performance by the Eastern Ways Martial Arts Lion Dance Team (12:30pm). "Mighty Aphrodite Gallery and Trunk Show" Mighty, 119 Utah; www.mighty119.com. 2-7pm, $3 (2 admitted for $5). ViaJay, Green Girl, Tessa Poppy, and other local clothing and accessory designers sell their wares at this trunk show featuring music by deejays Laird, j9, Ethan, and Drei. *"San Francisco Arts of Pacific Asia" Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion, Marina at Laguna; 11am-5pm, $15 (no admittance after 4:30pm). See Thurs/2.
BENEFITS "A Taste for Dance" First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St, Oakl; www.bigmoves.org. 6-8pm, $15-18. Join Big Moves dance company for their annual fundraiser, which features dance, music, fashion, and a chocolate buffet.
MONDAY 6 Stephen Breyer Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness; 392-4400, www.cityboxoffice.com. 8pm, $20. The Supreme Court Justice speaks. Lester R. Brown World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter; 293-4600, www.wacsf.org. $15. The Earth Policy Institute founder delivers a lecture titled, "China: Forcing the World to Rethink Its Economic Future." *Valentine's Day Gift Faire Dolores Park Café, 501 Dolores; www.doloresparkcafe.org. 6-8pm, free. Unique wares by local artists Peg Kelley, Margaret Honeycutt, Ruchi, and Kendra Cunov, including tattoo art t-shirts, homemade body scrubs, Indian-inspired jewelry, book art, and prints
BENEFITS Martinis and Jazz Shanghai 1930 Restaurant, 133 Steuart; 5:30-8:30pm, $100. This evening of cocktails, appetizers, and music featuring singer-songwriter Spencer Day benefits Catholic Charities CYO.
TUESDAY 7 John Gillow Ocelot, 2345 Harrison; 821-7288. 8pm, free. The author lectures on African textiles at this sale featuring Ocelot clothing and jewelry by Rebecca Williams. Bay Bridge kayak trip City Kayak, Embarcadero at Townsend; 357-1010 (call for reservation), www.citykayak.com. 1pm, free. On the first Tuesday of every month, City Kayak leads free kayaking trips around the San Francisco Bay waterfront. Pamela M. Johnson City College of San Francisco, Downtown Campus, 88 Fourth St, eighth fl; 9-10am, free; Ocean Campus, Rosenberg Library, 50 Phelan; 11:30am-12:30pm, free. The author of From A Hard Rock to a Gem reads in honor of Black History Month. Erica Rand San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin; www.sfpl.org. 6pm, free. The author reads from her new book The Ellis Island Snowglobe. *"Taking the Heat" San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin; www.sfpl.org. 6-7:30pm, free. The San Francisco Public Library, ITVS, and KQED present a preview screening of Taking the Heat: The First Women Fire Fighters of New York City, followed by a panel discussion on women's rights in the workplace. Target Tuesday Lunar New Year Festival Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin; 581-3500, www.asianart.org. 10am-4pm, free. Admission to the museum is free in celebration of Lunar New Year. Enjoy activities and storytelling, as well as performances by Chaksampa Tibetan Dance and Opera Company, Eth-Noh-Tec, and musician Unity Nguyen.
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