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Remember September

The next Noe Valley Voice will be the September issue, hitting the streets right after Labor Day. Our deadline for September calendar items is Aug. 15. Email calendar@noevalleyvoice.com or write Calendar, Noe Valley Voice, P.O. Box 460249, San Francisco, CA 94146. Note: Events in Noe Valley may get priority. Thanks for your help.

 

July 1-Aug. 10: CREATIVITY EXPLORED hosts “SMALL,” a group show of small-scale artwork. Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 10 am-3 pm; Thurs., 10 am-7 pm; Sat., 1-6 pm. 3245 16th. 863-2108.

July 1-Aug. 26: The Friday night “Jazz in the Bookshop” series at BIRD & BECKETT begins at 5:30 pm. 653 Chenery. 586-3733; ­birdbeckett.com.

July 1-Aug. 26: Dolores Park Cafe hosts Friday MUSIC and spoken word. 7:30-10 pm. 501 Dolores. 621-2936. doloresparkcafe.org.

July 1-Aug. 26: Yell “BINGO!” at St. Paul’s on Friday nights at 7 pm (doors open at 5 pm). St. Paul’s Parish Hall, 221 Valley. 648-7538.

July 1-Aug. 28: “Shhhhh! Silents in the Library” is an exhibit of rare books, ephemera, and photographs from the era of SILENT MOVIES, organized by Thomas Gladysz. Main Library, 4th floor. sfpl.org.

July 1-Aug. 31: Noe Valley SENIOR CENTER serves lunches for people over 60, weekdays at noon. St. Philip’s Parish Hall, 725 Diamond. Reserve a lunch, 648-1030. openhand.org.

July 1-Aug. 31: The Noe Valley OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS group meets Monday through Saturday, 7 am, at St. Aidan’s Church, 101 Gold Mine Drive. oasf.org.

July 1-Sept. 9: The ART EXHIBIT “As We Live It” features work by participants in SF Community Behavioral Health Services. Mon.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm. City Hall. 554-6080; sfartscommission.org/gallery.

July 1-Oct. 9: PICASSO masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso in Paris are on display at the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park. Tues.-Sun., 9: 30 am-5:15 pm; Fri., 9:30 am-8:45 pm. 750-36200;deyoung.famsf.org.

July 2: Fahrenheit salon hosts an OPEN HOUSE with hors d’oeuvres, 5 to 8 pm. 1195 Church. 647-4247.

July 2-Aug. 27: Hear country and folk music at the Noe Valley FARMERS’ MARKET, held Saturdays, 8 am-1 pm. 24th & Vicksburg. 248-1332; ­noevalleyfarmersmarket.com.

July 2-Aug. 30: Meet under the rainbow flag at Harvey Milk Plaza (Castro & Market) for a walking tour of THE CASTRO. Sat., Sun., or Tues., 11 am. 557-4266; sfcityguides.org.

July 3, 16 & 17; Aug. 7 & 21: SF City Guides leads a free WALKING TOUR, “Noe Valley: A Village Within a City, first and third Sundays at 1:30 pm; July 16 at 10:30 am. Meet at the Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 557-4266; sfcityguides.org.

July 3-Aug. 28: Learn about MISSION DOLORES at a City Guides walk Sundays, 11 am. Meet at the gold fire hydrant at 20th and Church. 557-4266; sfcityguides.org.

July 3-Oct. 16: The Glen Park Village FARMERS’ MARKET offers fresh produce from 10 am to 2 pm Sundays through Oct. 16. Glen Park BART parking lot, Bos­worth & Arlington. pcfma.com.

July 4-Aug. 29: Bliss Bar’s COMEDY Open Mic happens on Monday nights, 8 pm. Call to confirm. 4026 24th. 826-6200; blissbarsf.com.

July 5: Children 5 and under can SING ALONG with Bonnie Lockhart at the Eureka Valley Library. 10:30 am. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.

July 5: PORCHLIGHT presents “Brushes with Fame,” hosted by Beth Lisick and featuring Marga Gomez, Eric Shea, Keith Lowell Jensen, Renee Paradis, and Mike Keegan. 7:30 pm. Roxie Theater, 3117 16th. 863-1087.

July 5 & 19: Stonestown Galleria hosts free FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS, with Megamind on July 5 and Toy Story 3 on July 19. 6 pm activities, 7 pm screening. 19th Ave. at Winston. 759-2626.

July 5, 12 & 26: The Noe Valley Library’s TODDLER TALES have music and rhyme. 10:15 & 11 am. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

July 6: The Noe Valley TOWN SQUARE and other open space projects will be considered at the Rec and Park Commission. 2 pm. Room 416, City Hall. Residents for Town Square, 401-0625; orrecpark.commission@sfgov.org; 831-2750.

July 6, 13, 20 & 27; Aug. 10, 17, 24 & 31: Eureka Valley Library’s Wednesday BABY RHYME & PLAYTIME, for infants to 18-month-olds, starts at 1:30 pm. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.

July 6, 13, 20 & 27; Aug. 3: AL-ANON meets Wednesdays from 8 to 9:30 pm at St. Philip’s Church. 725 Diamond. 834-9940; al-anonsf.org.

July 5-27; Aug. 2-31: Chris Sequeira offers adult TAI CHI classes Tues., 7 pm, and free senior qigong classes Wed., 1-3 pm, at Glen Park; register at sfrecpark.org. 773-8185; livingtaichi@yahoo.com.

July 6-Aug. 31: Sing along with Patrick Sosa and Alison Faith Levy at Phoenix Books’ Wednesday STORY HOUR, for babies to age 4. 11 am. 3957 24th. 821-3477.

July 7 & 21; Aug. 4 & 18: Noe Valley merchants meet to discuss implementation of ADA rules, plus lawsuit issues. 9:30-10:30 am every other Thursday. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 509-6261.

July 7-Aug. 24: MARGA GOMEZ gives a workshop performance of Not Getting Any Younger. Wed., 8 pm; Thurs., 8 pm; Sat., 8:30 pm; Sun., 7 pm. The Marsh, 1062 Valencia. 826-5750; themarsh.org.

July 8: The office of Congresswoman NANCY PELOSI hosts “Congress on Your Corner,” with staff answering questions on issues involving federal agencies. 2-5 pm. Glen Park Library, 2825 Diamond. 355-2858 or 556-4862.

July 9: Alison Faith Levy from the SIPPY CUPS performs a concert, “Big Time TOT ROCK,” at the Upper Noe Rec Center. 9-11 am. 295 Day. noevalleyreccenter.com.

July 9: The Sitdown Readers’ Theatre celebrates BEN FRANKLIN DAY with readings from his works. 2-4 pm. Joe DiMaggio Clubhouse, next to the North Beach Library, 2000 Mason. 274-0270.

July 9: Omnivore Books on Food sponsors a CAKE CONTEST (free to enter, $5 for eaters only), from 4 to 5 pm. 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

July 9 & Aug. 13: LADYBUG GARDENERS welcomes your help at the park at Upper Noe Rec Center, Day and Sanchez, on second Saturdays, 9 am to noon. Call to confirm. 970-8061; jrlion@aol.com.

July 9 & Aug. 13: Natural Resources says come meet local doulas (2-4 pm) and home-birth MIDWIVES (4-6 pm). 1367 Valencia at 25th. 550-2611; ­naturalresources-sf.com.

July 10: “Sunday Music in the Castro” hosts T Mambo playing AFRO-CUBAN music in Jane Warner Plaza, Castro and Market, from 1 to 2 pm. Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District. 500-1181.

July 10: A Leg Up Rescue holds a DOG ADOPTION at Marlena’s Bar, from 1 to 3 pm. 488 Hayes. 864-6672; adoptapet.com.

July 10: Donna Hill, author of RUDOLPH VALENTINO, the Silent Idol: His Life in Photographs, introduces the 1926 film Son of the Sheik, followed by a book-signing. 2-4:30 pm. Main Library, Koret Auditorium.sfpl.org.

July 10: The LITQUAKE Literary Vanguard program features readings and conversation with Jesse Ball, Adam Levin, and Charles Yu. 7-8:30 pm. Brava Theater, 2781 24th. 647-2822; litquake.org.

July 10. 17, 24 & 31: Sunday Afternoon JAZZ at Bliss Bar features vocalist Lua Hadar, Jason Martineau, and Andrew Emer (July 10); David Solbach, Jason Martineau, Fred Randolph, and vocalist Benn Bacot (July 17); vocalist Sherri Roberts, David Udolf, and Chris Amberger (July 24); and vocalist Jennifer Bryce and Josh Workman (July 31). 4:30-7:30 pm. 4026 24th. 826-6200; ­blissbarsf.com.

July 10 & Aug. 14: The monthly PFLAG support group meets 2 to 4:15 pm. St. Francis Lutheran Church, 152 Market. 621-2635.

July 11: Kung Pao KOSHER COMEDY brings comedy back to El Rio, with Yayne Abeba, David Hawkins, Joe Nguyen, Harmon Leon, and Lisa Geduldig. 8 pm. 3158 Mission, 522-3737;koshercomedy.com..

July 12: Yotam Ottolenghi signs his book Plenty at 6 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712;omnivorebooks.com.

July 13: The Great BOOKS Discussion Group mulls “The Melian Dialogue” from Thucydides’ history of the Peloponnesian War. 6:15 pm. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

July 13: Sally Love Saunders reads POETRY at Sacred Grounds Café at 8:15 pm; open mike starts at 7 pm. 2095 Hayes. 387-3859.

July 13: The Elbo Room presents CHRISTMAS IN JULY, featuring the Yule Logs, Uni & Her Ukelele, and Mary Van Note. 9 pm. 647 Valencia. 552-7788; www.elbo.com.

July 14: Litquake celebrates Bastille Day with CABARET BASTILLE, featuring authors channeling authors (including Tara Jepson as Gertrude Stein) and an absinthe fountain. 8 pm-midnight. CellSpace, 2050 Bryant. 742-6416; litquake.org.

July 14-17: Classics such as Mr Fix-It, with Douglas Fairbanks, and Marlene Dietrich’s The Woman Men Yearn For are screened at the three-day SF SILENT FILM Festival at the Castro Theatre.www.silentfilm.org.

July 14 & Aug. 11: Drop in to the monthly LGBT SENIOR discussion group on second Thursdays at 30th Street Senior Center. 10-11:30 am. 225 30th. 296-8995, ext. 5.

July 15 & 16: SUPERVISOR SCOTT Wiener’s office is open Friday, 10 am to noon, at City Hall, Room 274; and Saturday, 10 am to noon, at the Blue Fig, 990 Valencia. Call to confirm: 554-6968.

July 16: Red Shoes, teenage sisters Lucia and Flavia, play American and CELTIC JIGS on fiddle or cello while children sing along and dance. 3-3:45 pm. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

July 16: Karen Soloman discusses how to CAN IT, Bottle It, Smoke It at Omnivore Books. 3-4 pm. 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; ­omnivorebooks.com.

July 16: Singer-songwriter DAVID AGUILAR performs folk, bossa, flamenco, pop, and traditional Mexican music at Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts. 7:30 pm. 2868 Mission. 643-2796;missionculturalcenter.org.

July 17 & Aug. 21: Rocket DOG RESCUE has deserving dogs looking for homes. Noon-5 pm. 501 Castro. 642-4786.

July 17: Psychiatric nurse Laurie Barkin reads from The Comfort Garden: Tales from the TRAUMA UNIT,in Bird & Beckett’s LaborFest. 3 pm. 653 Chenery. 586-3733; ­birdbeckett.com.

July 19: FILMS for children 5 and under screen at 10:15 and 11 am. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

July 19: Jonathan Silverman leads a workshop, “Learn the Art of SEEDING,” for ages 3 and older. 4-4:45 pm. Eureka Valley Library, 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.

July 19: Co-authors Cecilia Chiang and Lisa Weiss discuss The Seventh Daughter: My CULINARY Journey from Beijing to San Francisco. 6-7 pm. Omnivore, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

July 19: “Deconstruct” is the theme at “Feast of Words: A LITERARY POTLUCK,” featuring Cole Krawitz, Justin Belluomini, Lex Leifheit, and Irina Zadov. 7-9 pm. SOMArts, 934 Brannan. 863-1414.

July 19 & 26; Aug. 8, 16, 23 & 30: Tuesday, 10:30 am, is the time the Eureka Valley Library tells ­TODDLER TALES to those who are 18 months to 3 years old. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.

July 20: The Noe Valley DEMO­CRATIC CLUB hosts a discussion, “Making Muni Better,” with John Haley, director of the Municipal Transit System, and Tom Radulovich from Livable City and the BART Board. 7: 30 pm. St. Philip’s Church, 725 Diamond. 782-0601.

July 20 & Aug. 17: Join the Noe Valley BOOK DISCUSSION group, meeting on third Wednesdays at the Noe Valley Library. 7 pm. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

July 21: Hank Shaw brings HUNT, Gather, Cook: Finding the Forgotten Feast to Omnivore Books. 6-7 pm. 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

July 22: Vanessa Mellet hosts a TRUNK SHOW of her jewelry at Gallery of Jewels, from 1 to 7 pm. 4089 24th. 285-0626.

July 22: Romney Steele’s PLUM Gorgeous features 60 recipes “that celebrate the romance of fruit.” 6-7 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

July 23: A GARDENING expert explains how to plant and cultivate seeds to ages 3 and up. 3-4 pm. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

July 23: Maurice Tani, Jenn Courtney & 77 El Deora, and Jeffrey Halford & Band perform ALT-COUNTRY. 8 pm. Noe Valley Music Series at St. Cyprian’s Church, 2097 Turk. 454-5238;novevalleymusicseries.com.

July 23-Aug. 21: Heidi McDowell and Stan Washburn exhibit PAINTINGS at ArtZone 461. Reception July 23, 5-8 pm; Wed.-Sun., noon-6 pm. 461 Valencia. 441-8680.

July 24: New and used kitchenware boutique Pot + Pantry hosts a POP-UP SHOP for Farmcurious.com and Sean Timberlake of Punk Domestics from 11 am to 2 pm. 3412 22nd. 206-1134.

July 26: Aviation historian and pilot Don Gray discusses the CRISSY FIELD AIRSTRIP at the SF History Association meeting. 7 pm. St. Philip’s Church, 725 Diamond. 750-9986; sanfranciscohistory.org.

July 26 & Aug. 30: MISSION POLICE STATION holds its regular community meeting, beginning at 6 pm. 630 Valencia. 558-5400.

July 27: Parklets and AT&T cables may be on the agenda at FRIENDS of Noe Valley’s first general meeting of this year. 7 pm. St. Philip’s Hall, 725 Diamond. info@friendsofnoevalley.com.

July 27: The CASTRO/EUREKA VALLEY Neighborhood Association meets from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Castro Community Meeting Room above the Bank of America at 501 Castro. evna.org.

July 28: Unique Derique brings CIRCUS ARTS to the Eureka Valley Library, for ages 5 and older. 10:30 am. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.

July 28: MAGIC DAN performs amazing tricks at the Noe Valley Library. 11-11:45 pm. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

July 30: The Juricommoners stage a monthly morning work day to garden and clean JURI COMMONS park. Email dave@schweisguth.org.

July 30: Domenica Marchetti discusses The Glorious PASTA of Italy. 3-4 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; ­omnivorebooks.com.

July 30: TANGO No. 9 performs at. 8 pm, at the Noe Valley Music Series. St. Cyprian’s Church. 2097 Turk. 454-5238; ­novevalleymusicseries.com.

Aug. 2: Zoozanne’s ZOO SINGALONG features folksongs, stories, and animal noises. 10:30-11 am. Eureka Valley Library, 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.

Aug. 2 & 16: Stonestown Galleria hosts free FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS, with Shrek Forever After on Aug. 2 and Gnomeo and Juliet on Aug. 16. 6 pm activities, 7 pm screening. 19th Ave. at Winston. 759-2626.

Aug. 4: Noe Valley resident Mary Jo McConahay discusses her book Maya Roads: One Woman’s Journey Among the People of the RAINFOREST at the World Affairs Council. 6 pm. 312 Sutter. mayaroads.com.

Aug. 4 & 25: Mission Dolores Park renovation WORKSHOPS continue. 6:30-9 pm. Mission High School, 3750 18th. 415-581-2561; Jacob.Gilchrist@sfgov.org.

Aug. 5: The ROTUNDA DANCE SERIES features a performance by the filipino folk dance group Parangal Dance Company. Noon. SF City Hall. 920-9181; dancersgroup.org.

Aug. 7: The Main Library hosts an afternoon with SILENT FILM STAR Baby Peggy, who will discuss her life in Hollywood in the 1920s. 2-3:30 pm. 100 Larkin. sfpl.org.

Aug. 10: The GREAT BOOKS Discussion Group at the Noe Valley Library meets at 6:15 pm. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

Aug. 10: The Glen Park Library hosts a discussion, “PICASSO: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso.” 6:30-7:30 pm. 2825 Diamond. 355-2858.

Aug. 10: The group Upper Noe Neighbors meets at 7:30 pm. Upper Noe Rec Center. Day & Sanchez. 285-0473.

Aug. 13: The library screens Millennium: The Story, a documentary film about STEIG LARSSON and hisGirl with the Dragon Tattoo trilogy. 3 pm. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

Aug. 14: Grace Lutheran Church hosts the Daughters of Norway’s CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST sale of Scandinavian crafts and baked goods. 33rd and Ulloa. 916-749-0847.

Aug. 14: Laura Sheppard dramatizes Harriet Lane Levy’s memoir of GERTRUDE STEIN and her circle at Bird & Beckett. 2:30 pm. 653 Chenery. 586-3733; birdbeckett.com.

Aug. 15: The ODD MONDAYS series hosts a free screening of Ann Hershey’s film Tillie Olsen—A Heart in Action. 7 pm; no-host supper at Haystack, 5:30 pm (RSVP jlsender@webtv.net). Phoenix Books, 3957 24th. 821-2090.

Aug. 19: Meagan Brown discusses “Foundations of INVESTING” at Edward Jones. 10 am. 4190 24th. RSVP to 282-4079.

Aug. 25: Four neighborhood groups—Noe Valley Democratic Club, N.V.. Merchants and Professionals Association, Friends of Noe Valley, and Upper Noe Neighbors—host a mayoral candidates forum at James Lick Middle School, starting 7:30 pm. Confirm with Molly, 398-4140; molly@ffrsf.com.

Aug. 25-Sept. 18: GEOFF HOYLE performs Geezer, the Noe Valley playwright’s solo show about aging.Wed., 8 pm; Thurs., 8 pm; Sat. & Sun., 5 pm. The Marsh, 1062 Valencia. 826-5750; themarsh.org.

Aug. 26: Rebecca Overman brings her jewelry to a TRUNK SHOW at Gallery of Jewels. 4089 24th. Call for time: 285-0626.

Aug. 29: Local author and therapist Ginny Pizzardi reads at the ODD MONDAYS series. 7 pm; no-host supper at Haystack, 5:30 pm (RSVP jlsender@webtv.net). Phoenix Books, 3957 24th. 821-2090.

Aug. 30: James Smith introduces his book, San Francisco’s PLAYLAND at the Beach: The Early Years, at the SF History Association meeting. 7 pm. St. Philip’s Church, 725 Diamond. 750-9986;sanfranciscohistory.org.

Sept. 1-3: The Zhukov DANCE THEATER opens its fourth annual season at Z Space. 8 pm. 450 Florida. 626-0453.

Sept. 8: SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING offers a free introductory lesson featuring live music. 8-10 pm. Polish Club of SF, 3040 22nd. www.sf-scottishdancers.org or 841-9456 or 333-9372.

 

Happening in September?

The next Noe Valley Voice will be the September issue, hitting the streets right after Labor Day. Our deadline for September calendar items is Aug. 15. Email calendar@noevalleyvoice.com or write Calendar, Noe Valley Voice, P.O. Box 460249, San Francisco, CA 94146. Note: Events in Noe Valley may get priority. Thanks for your help.