July-August 1999
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NOW: Foreign students need friendly HOST FAMILIES in Noe Valley. Call Margaret or Mark for info, 392-6852.
JULY 1 18: A COMEDY COLLECTIVE performs Killing My Lobster Loves a Parade at Theater Rhinoceros. Thurs. Sun. 8 pm. 2926 16th St. 487-9817.
JULY 1 31: Sharon Virtue exhibits CERAMIC TREATS and two-dimensional desserts in "Scrum-Diddley-Umptious." 17 Reasons Store and Gallery, 3961 24th St. 206-1717.
JULY 1 AUG. 13: Precita Eyes offers mural painting and other ART PROGRAMS for kids. 348 Precita Ave. Call 285-2287 for schedule.
JULY 3: BOX SET DUO's concert celebrates the release of a CD recorded at the Ministry last April. 8:15 pm. Noe Valley Music Series at the Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St. 454-5238.
JULY 3 5 & 17: The San Francisco MIME TROUPE presents City for Sale, "a punchy new musical on the urban housing crisis." 1:30 pm. Dolores Park July 35. Glen Park July 17. 285-1717.
JULY 3 & 11: Educator and entertainer Mimi Greisman leads songs and stories for the VERY YOUNG. 10 am. Cover to Cover, 3812 24th St. 282-8080.
JULY 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31: Bring your canine companion and DOG BEHAVIOR questions to a Saturday seminar led by SPCA trainer Jean Donaldson. 9 am. Cover to Cover, 3812 24th St. 282-8080.
JULY 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31: Family STORY TIME for kids 2 and up includes crafts. 11 am & noon (Spanish). Mission Library, 300 Bartlett at 24th. 695-5090.
JULY 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31: The Randall Museum's Saturday workshops feature "3-D Story Assemblage" on July 10, "Music Making Around the World" on July 24, and "SPIDERS" (in person) on July 31. 1 2:30 pm; sign up at 12:30 pm. 199 Museum Way, 554-9600.
JULY 4: The Stern Grove Festival celebrates INDEPENDENCE DAY with free Opera in the Grove and a preview of the upcoming season. 2 pm. 252-6252.
JULY 5 8 & 26 29: An OPEN STUDIO for kids 5 to 10 features two- and three-dimensional media. Call the Children's Art Center, 771-0292, for info.
JULY 6 & 13: Kids 3 to 5 are invited to STORY TIME at the Noe Valley Library. 10 am. 451 Jersey St. 695-5095.
JULY 6: The Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Library shows FILMS for kids 6 and up, including Alexander and the Car with the Missing Headlight. 11:15 am. 3555 16th St. 554-9445.
JULY 7, 14 & 21: The Noe Valley Library hosts LAPSITS for infants, toddlers, and their parents beginning at 7 pm. 451 Jersey St. 695-5095.
JULY 8 31: Subterranean Shakespeare performs David Mamet's AMERICAN BUFFALO. 8 pm.Thurs. Sat. The Omni Circus, 550 Natoma St. 621-4068.
JULY 10: A free two-mile Presidio Bay TRAIL WALK runs from 10 am to noon. Meet Ranger Margaret Styles at the Marina Entrance. Res.: 561-4323.
JULY 10: Natural Resources offers an introduction to ADOPTION for nontraditional families from 2 to 4 pm. 1307 Castro St. 550-2611.
JULY 10: Share your poems and short stories at a supportive and friendly OPEN MIKE led by Leroy Moore. 7:30 pm. Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia St. 282-9246.
JULY 11: The 4th Annual San Francisco Silent Film Festival features first Academy Award winner Wings (8 pm) and a tribute to screen star John Gilbert (Love, 1:30 pm). Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St. Call for schedule: 552-2075.
JULY 11: Learn the principles of Ayurvedic VEGETARIAN COOKING at the Integral Yoga Institute. 11 am 2 pm. 770 Dolores St. 821-1117.
JULY 11: JAZZ MASTERS Mike Greensill and Noel Jewkes perform the first "Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon" concert at the Noe Valley Ministry. 4 pm. 1021 Sanchez St. 824-9557.
JULY 11 & AUG. 1: Dance Mission Theater launches interactive STORYTELLING for kids, with Shelia Rubin telling Stone Soup and The Magic Fish July 11, and Gina Scher performing celestial and summer stories Aug. 1. 1 pm. 3316 24th St. 826-4441.
JULY 11 & 18: A "Summer Garden Stories" reading and GARDEN WALK for children ages 4 to 8 begins at 10:30 am. Arboretum, Golden Gate Park. 661-1316.
JULY 13 & AUG. 22: The LAUGHING MEDITATION workshop at Integral Yoga Institute features Hatha Yoga, extended laughter, and silent meditation. 6 7:30 pm. 770 Dolores St. 821-1117.
JULY 14: "Don't Get Bored, Get a Job" explores volunteer opportunities and money-making schemes for ages 11 to 14. 3 pm. Mission Library, 300 Bartlett St. 695-5090.
JULY 14 & 28; AUG. 11 & 25: The Bay Area ALZHEIMER'S Association holds support groups from 2 to 3:30 pm. Goldman Institute on Aging, 3600 Geary Blvd. 750-5335.
JULY 14 AUG. 8: The Bootstrap Foundation presents Sharmon J. Hilfinger's COMEDY A History of Things That Never Happened. Wed. Sat., 8 pm, with a benefit for the Breast Cancer Fund on July 21. Magic Theater at Fort Mason, Building D. 441-8822.
JULY 15: Act!vated STORYTELLERS present The Egyptian Cinderella and The Golden Pitcher, for children 3 and older. 10:30 am. Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Library, 3555 16th St. 554-9445.
JULY 15: The Marine Mammal Center presents a program on WHALES for children 5 and older. 2 pm. Mission Library, 300 Bartlett St. 695-5090.
JULY 16 18: The S.F. STAMP FAIR offers stamps for sale and trade. 10 am 6 pm. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, 1500 Van Ness Ave. 1-800-783-7589.
JULY 17: SLUG's URBAN COMPOSTING class starts at 10 am at the Arlington Community Garden in Glen Park. Arlington St. at Highland. 285-7584.
JULY 17: BOOKS BY THE BAY, an outdoor book fair, features readings, activities, and refreshments. 10 am 4 pm. Pier 32 on the Embarcadero, 927-3937.
JULY 17: Learn "Heart Healthy NUTRITION" at St. Luke's Hospital's community lecture 10:30 noon. 3555 Cesar Chavez St. Register at 641-6465.
JULY 17: A CHAMBER MUSIC recital offers works by Beethoven, Bach, Brahms, and Grieg. 8 pm. Community Music Center, 544 Capp St. 647-6015.
JULY 17 25: A spontaneous Do-It-Yourself FROG TOY SYMPHONY, using frog toys and percussive instruments traditional to Gamelan, is scheduled for 2 pm on Sat. and Sun. Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon St. 561-0363.
JULY 18: CALEF BROWN signs Polka Bats and Octopus Slacks at 2 pm. Cover to Cover, 3812 24th St. 282-8080.
JULY 18: Michael McGarrity signs his fourth Kevin Kerney MYSTERY, Hermit's Peak. 2 3 pm. San Francisco Mystery Bookstore, 4175 24th St. 282-7444.
JULY 20: FILMS for children ages 3 to 5 are shown at 10 and 11 am. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey St. 695-5095.
JULY 20: Kids 3 and up can make noise at a BEAT BONANZA and music program at 10:30 am at the Eureka Valley Library, 3555 16th St. 554-9445.
JULY 21: TRINA ROBBINS introduces her tribute to cartoon women, From Girls to Grrrlz, and Mary Wings reads from her latest lesbian mystery, She Came in Drag. 7:30 pm. Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia St. 282-9246.
JULY 21: ODC DANCE Theater presents "Pilot #29," original dances by emerging choreographers. 8 pm. 3151 17th St. 863-9834.
JULY 21 24: The New Conservatory Theater's TEEN SUMMER STOCK performs Alice in Wonderland. 11 am. 25 Van Ness Ave. 861-4914.
JULY 21 & 25: A free introduction to HOMEOPATHY is scheduled for July 21 from 7 to 9 pm; an open house at the Pacific Academy of Homeopathy runs 11 am to 2 pm on the 25th. 1199 Sanchez St. 458-8238.
JULY 22: The SNAPDRAGON PUPPETS and Roger Mara present Jack and the Beanstalk. 10 and 11 am. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey St. 695-5095.
JULY 22: A HOME SAFETY class at St. Luke's runs from 3 to 5 pm. 3555 Cesar Chavez St. Register at 641-6465.
JULY 23: Sinclair Browning's new MYSTERY, The Last Song Dogs, introduces Trade Ellis, "part Apache, part cowgirl, and licensed private eye." 3 4 pm. San Francisco Mystery Bookstore, 4175 24th St. 282-7444.
JULY 22: Nancy Olmsted gives a slide show and talk on the history of the FERRY BUILDING and waterfront, sponsored by the S.F. History Association. 7 pm. The Cannery, Third Floor, 2801 Leavenworth St. 750-9986.
JULY 23: The Edlos, "Bad Boys of A CAPELLA," sing at 8:15 pm. Noe Valley Music Series at the Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St. 454-5238.
JULY 24: SWETHA DIXIT performs classical Indian dances. 1 pm. Mission Library, 300 Bartlett St. 695-5090.
JULY 24: NANCY TESLER signs her Carrie Carlin mystery Shooting Stars and Other Deadly Things. 2 3 pm. San Francisco Mystery Bookstore, 4175 24th St. 282-7444.
JULY 24: The Noe Valley Music Series hosts a CONCERT by Strictly Tango and Darvish. 8:15 pm. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St. 454-5238.
JULY 25: Stern Grove Festival presents '70s R&B superstars TOWER OF POWER as part of its free concert series. 2 pm. 19th Ave. & Sloat. 252-6252.
JULY 25: JAZZ SINGER Kitty Margolis performs with her quartet. 4 pm. Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon at the Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St. 824-9557.
JULY 30: Youth Motion performs "Scream," in conjunction with Dance Mission's TEEN PERFORMANCE project. 7 pm. 3316 24th St. 826-4441.
JULY 30 AUG. 8: The Young People's TEEN MUSICAL THEATER performs The City of Angels, a Tony Award winner for Best Musical. Fri. & Sat., 8 pm; Sun., 2 pm. Randall Museum Theater, 199 Museum Way. 554-9523.
JULY 31: Jane Underwood leads "WRITE-A-RONI," a day of word play for writers. 10 am 4 pm. The Writing Salon. Call for location. 642-9793.
JULY 31: The Flying Angels perform CHINESE DANCE at 1 pm. Mission Library, 300 Bartlett St. 695-5090.
AUG. 1: Canadian MYSTERY writer Alison Gordon signs her new book, Prairie Hardball. 2 3 pm. S.F. Mystery Bookstore, 4175 24th St. 282-7444.
AUG. 7 28: The MOZART MASTER CLASS performs Cosi Fan Tutte as part of Goat Hall Productions' Summer Festival on the Hill. Sat. 8 pm; Sun. 5 pm. 400 Missouri St. 289-6877.
AUG. 8: Wet your whistle at a LEMONADE STAND DAY at Cover to Cover Books. 11 am. 3812 24th St. 282-8080.
AUG. 8: The Giants play the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Noe Valley Ministry's BASEBALL DAY fundraiser. Call 282-2317 for ticket info.
AUG. 8: "Rosie the Riveter in the Post-209 Era" is the theme of Radical WOMEN'S RIGHTS Day celebration. 2:30 pm. 1908 Mission St. 864-1278.
AUG. 8: The Mel Martin Quartet performs the music of BENNY CARTER, on his 92nd birthday. 4 pm. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St. 824-9557.
AUG. 8: A "Build a BOOK GROUP" seminar at Cover to Cover begins at 7 pm. 3812 24th St. 282-8080.
AUG. 15: Labor and delivery nurse Pat Marjavi tells how to work with hospital staff in a CHILDBIRTH ADVOCACY discussion. Noon 2:30 pm. Natural Resources, 1307 Castro St. 550-2611.
AUG. 15: Bring your funnybone to COMEDY DAY in Golden Gate Park. Noon 4 pm. 386-5035.
AUG. 21: Csoklowm performs GYPSY VIOLIN music from Hungary at the Noe Valley Music Series. 8:15 pm. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St. 454-5238.
AUG. 22: The DICK HINDMAN TRIO plays piano jazz. 4 pm. Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon at the Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St. 824-9557.