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July/August 2010

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The Noe Valley Voice is taking a one-month vacation, so the next time you'll see us will be September. The deadline for Calendar items is Aug. 15. Email notices to calendar@noevalleyvoice.com or write Calendar, Noe Valley Voice, P.O. Box 460249, SF, CA 94146. Note: Events in Noe Valley and surrounding neighborhoods receive priority. Thanks for your understanding.


July 1-31: OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets Mon.-Sat., 7 am. 1021 Sanchez. 282-2317.

July 1-31: SF Arts Commission PHOTOGRAPHY interns Michele Kraus, Diana Sanchez, and Jessica Watson document urban murals. Reception July 8, 5-6:30 pm. Flax, 1699 Market. 252-2590; sfartscommission.org/streetsmarts.

July 1-Aug. 1: Robert Dawson exhibits PHOTOGRAPHS of water in the American West in "Empire of Thirst"; Dawson discusses the work on July 13 at 6:30 pm. Main Library, 100 Larkin. 282-8431; robertdawson.com.

July 1-Aug. 11: Creativity Explored hosts a group exhibit, "SPECTRUM," featuring psychedelic-style art. Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 10 am-3 pm, Thurs., 10 am-7 pm; Sat., 1-6 pm. 3245 16th. 863-2108; creativityexplored.org.

July 1-Aug. 13: Precita Eyes holds weekly ART CAMPS for children and teens, featuring mural painting, sculpture, printmaking, puppets, and bookmaking. Weekdays, 1-4 pm. 348 Precita. 920-0592; precitaeyes.org.

July 1-29 & Aug. 5-26: PAL TIME is a class for kids 18 months to 3 years. 8:30 am. MoBu Dance Studio, 1605 Church. 550-PALS; pal-ersize.com.

July 1-Aug. 26: Each Thursday a STROLLER WALK through the neighborhood starts at Holey Bagel at 11 am. 3872 24th. noestrolls.com.

July 1-Aug. 31: Noe Valley SENIOR CENTER serves hot lunches for people over 60, weekdays at 12:30 pm. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez. Call to reserve a spot, 648-1030.

July 2: Meagan Brown of Edward Jones Investments discusses "Finding Balance in Your BUDGET." 10 am. 4190 24th. 282-4079; edwardjones.com.

July 2-30 & Aug. 6-27: CLARE tells tales for kids at Cover to Cover's story hour. Fridays, 10:30 am. 1307 Castro. 282-8080.

July 2-30 & Aug. 6-27: The Friday night "Jazz in the Bookshop" series at BIRD & BECKETT begins at 5:30 pm. 653 Chenery. 586-3733; birdbeckett.com.

July 2-30 & Aug. 6-27: Shout "BINGO!" at St. Paul's Friday nights at 7 pm (doors open at 5 pm). Parish Hall, 221 Valley. 648-7538.

July 2-30 & Aug. 6-27: Dolores Park Cafe hosts Friday MUSIC and spoken word. 7:30-10 pm. 501 Dolores. 621-2936. doloresparkcafe.org.

July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31: Andrea's BELLY DANCE BOOTCAMP includes strengthening exercises. 12:30-1:30 pm. MoBu Dance Studio, 1605 Church. andreabellydance.com.

July 3 & Aug. 7: Precita Eyes Mural Arts hosts a MURAL WALK on first Saturdays. Meet at 11 am at the 16th Street BART plaza near the Wells Fargo Bank sign. 285-2287; precitaeyes.org.

July 3-Aug. 28: Come hear music while you shop at the Noe Valley FARMERS' MARKET, held Saturdays, 8 am-1 pm. 24th & Vicksburg. 248-1332; noevalleyfarmersmarket.com.

July 3-31 & Aug. 7-28: Craig Ventresco and Meredith Axelrod play RAGTIME and blues at the Atlas Cafe. 4-6 pm. 3049 20th. 648-1047.

July 3-31 and Aug. 1-31: City Guides offers WALKING TOURS of the Castro on Saturdays, Sundays, and the second, third, and fourth Tuesdays. Meet at 11 am at Harvey Milk Plaza (Castro & Market) under the rainbow flag. 557-4266; sfcityguides.org.

July 4 & 18: SF City Guides leads a free WALKING TOUR of Noe Valley, 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Meet at the Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 557-4266; sfcityguides.org.

July 4, 11, 18 & Aug. 1, 8, 15: Learn about MISSION DOLORES at a City Guides walk on Sundays, 11 am. Meet at the gold fire hydrant at 20th and Church. 557-4266; sfcityguides.org.

July 5-Aug. 30: Chris Sequeira offers free Wednesday and Friday introductory QIGONG/TAI CHI at the Glen Park baseball field, Elk & Chenery, at 10:30 am, and at the Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez, at 6 pm Mondays. livingtaichiprinciples.blogspot.com; 773-8185.

July 5-Aug. 30: Stand up and be counted on Mondays at Bliss Bar at COMEDY Open Mic Night, starting 8 pm. 4026 24th. 826-6200; blissbarsf.com.

July 5 & Aug. 2: Rocket DOG RESCUE has dogs who need you. Noon-4 pm. Zephyr Real Estate, 4040 24th. 642-4786.

July 6: Gary Lapow sings WATER SONGS at the Noe Valley Library. 3-3:45 pm. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

July 6 & 7: It's FREE DAY for SF residents July 6 at San Francisco's de Young Museum, Legion of Honor, and the Museum of Modern Art. July 7 it's free at the SF Zoo.

July 6, 13 & 27: The Noe Valley Library's Family STORY TIME, a read-aloud program for kids of all ages, runs from 11 to 11:30 am, and TODDLER TALES are told from 10:15 to 10:45 am. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

July 6 & Aug. 3: The SPCA offers a free PET LOSS support group. 7:30-9 pm. 243 Alabama. 554-3050.

July 6-27 & Aug. 3-31: Sing along with Patrick Sosa at Phoenix Books' Tuesday-morning STORY HOUR, for babies to age 4. 10 am. 3957 24th. 821-3477.

July 6-27 & Aug. 3-31: Kadampa Buddhist Temple holds MEDITATION on Tuesdays. 7-8:45 pm. 3324 17th. 503-1187.

July 8: Andrew Beahrs intoduces Twain's Feast, which explores native 19th-century foods. 5:30-7 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

July 8: Loft 1513 hosts a FASHION SHOW with entertainment by local bellydancers Andrea and Wendy. 6:30-9:30 pm. 1513 Church. andreabellydance.com.

July 8 & Aug. 12: Openhouse Outreach invites LGBT SENIORS to second-Thursday meetings at 30th Street Senior Center. 10 am. 225 30th. 296-8995.

July 8-Sept. 25: Dan Hoyle performs The Real Americans at the MARSH. Thurs. & Fri., 8 pm; Sat., 5 pm; Sun., 3 pm. 1062 Valencia. 826-5750.

July 9: Opium magazine hosts a Literary DEATH MATCH from 6 to 9:30 pm; Free Funk Friday starts at 10 pm. Elbo Room, 647 Valencia. 552-7788; elbo.com.

July 10: SF Maritime National Park presents a free "Living History" REENACTMENT of the 1901 SF waterfront strike, complete with sailors, teamsters, and soldiers. Noon and 3 pm. Hyde Street Pier, west end of Fisherman's Wharf. 447-5000.

July 10 & Aug. 14: Sally Love Saunders' WORKSHOP "Everyone Is a Poet" runs from 11 am to 12:30 pm at the Cultural Integration Fellowship. 2650 Fulton. 668-1559.

July 10 & Aug. 14: LADYBUG GARDENERS invites you to help weed and tend the park at Upper Noe Rec Center on the second Saturday of the month. 9 am-noon. Day & Sanchez. 970-8061; jrlion@aol.com.

July 10 & Aug. 14: Local doulas and MIDWIVES gather on second Saturdays at Natural Resources. 2-4 pm. 1367 Valencia. 550-2611; naturalresources-sf.com.

July 11: PAXTON GATE hosts a reopening party especially for kids, featuring refreshments, dancing to live music, and a troupe of happy clowns. 11 am-3 pm. 824 Valencia. 824-1872; paxtongate.com.

July 11, 18 & 25; Aug. 2: SUNDAY JAZZ at Bliss Bar features jazz pianist Larry Vuckovich and Friends. 4:30-7:30 pm. 4026 24th. 826-6200.

July 13: Patti Gelinas teaches a CIRCUS WORKSHOP for ages 5 and up. 4-4:45 pm. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

July 13: Historian KEVIN STARR discusses his latest book, Golden Gate: The Life and Times of America's Greatest Bridge. 7 pm. Bookshop West Portal, 80 West Portal Ave. 564-8080.

July 13, 27, Aug. 10 & 24: Free FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT at Stonestown Galleria includes Monsters vs. Aliens (July 13), Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (July 27), Coraline (Aug. 10), and Hotel for Dogs (Aug. 24). 7 pm in the Center Court.

July 14: Friends of BILLY GOAT HILL and the Rec and Park Department host a 6:30 to 8:30 pm community meeting about trail improvements to the hill. Upper Noe Rec Center, 295 Day. friendsofbillygoathill.blogspot.com.

July 14 & 21: Eureka Valley Library's Wednesday BABY RHYME TIME, for 0-18 months, begins at 1:30 pm; a family story time for ages 2 to 5 starts at 3:30 pm. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616.

July 15: Deadline for Chatterbox's ALTERED BARBIE promotional materials submissions (T-shirt, calendar); July 31 is the registration deadline for the show (Sept. 7 to Oct. 3). alteredbarbie.com.

July 15: Friends of Noe Valley hosts a community meeting to discuss the possible development of the Noe Valley Ministry's parking lot at 24th and Vicksburg as a TOWN SQUARE. 6:30 pm. St. Philip's Church, 725 Diamond. toddsdavid@gmail.com.

July 15: 18 Reasons hosts a COOKBOOK SWAP from 7 to 9 pm. 593 Guerrero. 241-9670; 18reasons.org.

July 15 & Aug. 19: The EUREKA VALLEY Promotion Association meets the third Thursday of the month. 7:30 pm. Castro Meeting Room, 501 Castro. 437-9414; evpa.org.

July 16-18: FREE MUSEUM admission to the de Young, Asian Art, SFMOMA, Contemporary Jewish, African Diaspora, Zeum, and Children's, and the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival are sponsored by Target. For specific days and times: target.com/arts.

July 17: The SF BIKE Coalition leads a challenging ride, "The Seven Hells of San Francisco." Meet 10 am at the large statue at the east edge of the Panhandle at Baker. 431-BIKE; sfbike.org.

July 17: Artists-in-Residence Jesse Hewit and Laura Arrington show and discuss their work-in-progress at COUNTERPULSE gallery and performance space. 10 am. 1310 Mission. 626-2060; counterpulse.org.

July 17: Omnivore Books holds a seasonal Stone Fruit FOOD CONTEST from 4 to 5 pm. 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

July 17: Founder of the Louise Brooks Society Thomas Gladyz signs copies of the updated novel Diary of a Lost Girl, following a 6:30 screening of the 1929 film; the SILENT FILM FESTIVAL runs July 15 to 18 at the Castro. 429 Castro. 777-4908; silentfilm.org.

July 17: The SF History Association's 13th annual AWARDS DINNER honors the SF Parks Trust. 6:30 pm. Double Play Restaurant, 16th & Bryant. RSVP to 750-9986; sanfranciscohistory.org.

July 17 & 18: The annual TEDDY BEAR FESTIVAL at the SF Zoo includes activities, costumed characters, and real bears, too; kids ages 4-14 who bring a plush bear get free admission. 10 am-5 pm. 1 Zoo Road. 753-7080.

July 17 & Aug. 21: City Guides offers a free walking tour of STERN GROVE. Meet 11 am at the main entrance at 19th Ave. and Sloat. 557-4266; sfcityguides.org.

July 19: Registration starts for new students at the Castro Campus of CITY COLLEGE, at Everett Middle School on Church at 17th; classes start Aug. 16. Schedules and information: ccsf.edu.

July 20: FILMS for children ages 5 and under screen from 10:15 to 11:45 am. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

July 20: In a workshop, "The Art of Seeding with the VICTORY FARMER," children over 3 and their families learn how to plant and care for seeds. 3-3:45 pm. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

July 21 & Aug. 18: The VISUAL ARTS Committee of the SF Arts Commission meets third Wednesdays at 3 pm. 25 Van Ness, Suite 70. 252-2590; sfartscommission.org.

July 22: ZunZun performs "SONGS of the Sea" on a variety of instruments at the Eureka Valley Library. 10:30-11:15 am. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616.

July 22: RADICAL WOMEN continues its Feminist Theory Series on Women of Color with a discussion of writings by Mitsuye Yamada, Barbara Cameron, Anita Valerio, and Chrystos. Buffet 6:15, program 7 pm. New Valencia Hall, 625 Larkin, Suite 202. 864-1278.

July 22: UPPER NOE Neighbors meets at 7:30 pm at the Upper Noe Rec Center. 295 Day. vickimrosen@gmail.com.

July 24: "Christopher Moore Plays the Fool with LITQUAKE and A.C.T." is a staged reading from Moore's novel Fool, a version of King Lear told from the perspective of the Fool. 8-10 pm. Brava Theater, 2781 24th. 750-1497; litquake.org.

July 24: Actress Celia Imrie and actress/playwright Fidelis Morgan read from 17th-century plays and recipes and the Countess Ashby dela Zouche historical MYSTERY novels at the SF Mystery Bookstore. 7 pm. 4175 24th. 282-7144.

July 24-Aug. 9: the 30th SF JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL screens at the Castro Theater (429 Castro) and the Jewish Community Center (3200 California). 256-8499; sfjff.org.

July 24-Aug. 22: Keith Gaspari (colored pencil portraits), Heidi McDowell (paintings), and Brian Tepper (wood sculptures) exhibit at ARTZONE 461. Reception July 24, 5-8 pm. 461 Valencia. 441-8680; artzone461.com.

July 25: Frank Bruni discusses his MEMOIR, Born Round: A Story of Family, Food, and a Ferocious Appetite. 4-5 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

July 27: SPCA volunteer Cathy Brody and her service dog show children how to make friends in "How to Talk to a DOG." 3-3:45 pm. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

July 27: Come to an evening of MAGIC LANTERN slides, revealing the history of San Francisco before and after 1906. Sponsored by the SF History Association. 7 pm. St. Philip's Church, 24th & Diamond. 750-9986; sanfranciscohistory.org.

July 28: The Glen Park Library hosts a discussion, "GREYWATER: Reusing Water for Gardening." 6:30-7:30 pm. 2825 Diamond. 355-2858.

July 28: Zephyr Realty and sea.design give a seminar on HOME IMPROVEMENT projects. 7 pm. Bernie's Coffee, 3966 24th. RSVP 695-2700 or sharpehopkins@zephyrsf.com.

July 28: The Noe Valley MERCHANTS and Professionals Association welcomes newcomers to its monthly meeting. 9 am. Bank of America, 2nd Floor, 4098 24th. Robert Roddick, 641-8687.

July 29: PBS host Joanne Weir brings a TEQUILA TASTING to Omnivore Books. 6-7 pm. 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

July 29 & Aug. 26: Paxton Gate offers a hands-on INSECT-MOUNTING class. 4-7 pm. 824 Valencia. 824-1872; PaxtonGate.com.

July 31: Gloves and tools will be provided at a CLEANUP at Billy Goat Hill. Meet at 30th and Laidley or at the top of the hill at Beacon Street. 9 am-noon. friendsofbillygoathill.blogspot.com.

July 31: GEOFF HOYLE premieres his new one-man show, Geezer. 8:15 pm. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez. 454-5238; noevalleymusicseries.com.

Aug. 1 & 15: SF City Guides leads a free WALKING TOUR of Noe Valley, 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Meet at the Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 557-4266; sfcityguides.org.

Aug. 2 & 9: JOSH KORNBLUTH gives a Café Chat performance at the Contemporary Jewish Museum, from noon to 2 pm. 726 Mission. 655-7800.

Aug. 2-31: OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets Mon.-Sat., 7 am. 1021 Sanchez. 282-2317.

Aug. 4: Docent Peggy Gordon presents a slide show and discussion of "Birth of IMPRESSIONISM," on display at the de Young Museum. 6:30-7:30 pm. Glen Park Library, 2825 Diamond. 355-2858.

Aug. 5-22: The MUSICAL Sex Tapes for Seniors premieres at the Victoria Theatre. Fri. & Sat., 8 pm; Sun., 2 pm. 2961 16th. 800-838-3006; stfsproductions.com.

Aug. 6 & Sept. 3: Megan Brown of Edward Jones Investments hosts a FINANCIAL EDUCATION presentation. 10 am. 4190 24th. RSVP 282-4079.

Aug. 8: Nan Chase discusses her book Eat Your Yard: EDIBLE TREES, Shrubs, Vines, Herbs, and Flowers for Your Landscape. 3-4 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

Aug. 9: Bring your own project to the monthly CRAFT-IN at CounterPULSE gallery and performance space. 6-9 pm. 1310 Mission. 626-2060; counterpulse.org.

Aug. 13: Jenifer Wana signs How to Choose the Best PRESCHOOL for Your Child at Cover to Cover. 5:30-6:30 pm. 1307 Castro. 282-8080.

Aug. 14: Glen Park resident and City College professor Louise Nayer reads from Burned: A Memoir. 4-5 pm. Glen Park Library, 2825 Diamond. 355-2858.

Aug. 14: The FOOD FUSION CONTEST (any two cuisines) at Omnivore Books runs from 4 to 5 pm. 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

Aug. 19: Biologist Matthew Bettelheim discusses "The History and Prospects for the Western Pond TURTLE" at the Randall Museum. 7:30 pm. 199 Museum Way. 554-9600; randallmuseum.org..

Aug. 20: Author Jane Ziegelman introduces 97 Orchard: An EDIBLE HISTORY of Five Immigrant Families in One New York Tenement. 6-7 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

Aug. 21: Diane Jacob discusses Will Write for Food: The Complete Guide to Writing RESTAURANT REVIEWS, Cookbooks, Recipes, Stories, and More. 3-4 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

Aug. 21 & 22: The DAHLIA Society of California holds its annual exhibition at the Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. Sat., 10 am-5 pm; Sun., 10 am-4 pm. 994-2448; dsc.org.

Aug. 23: The 10th season of the Odd Mondays series at the Noe Valley Ministry begins with a presentation of the GREAT FREEDOM/Balanced View teaching by Sudha Marsh and Suji Yoder. 7:30 pm; no-host dinner Haystack Pizza, 6 pm (RSVP jlsender@webtv.net). 1021 Sanchez. 282-2317.


Remember September

The Noe Valley Voice is taking a one-month vacation, so the next time you'll see us will be September. The deadline for Calendar items is Aug. 15. Email notices to calendar@noevalleyvoice.com or write Calendar, Noe Valley Voice, P.O. Box 460249, SF, CA 94146. Note: Events in Noe Valley and surrounding neighborhoods receive priority. Thanks for your understanding.