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Calendar: September 2011

Goodbye Summer

The next Noe Valley Voice will be the October issue, hitting the streets the first week of October. Our deadline for October calendar items is Sept. 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.


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

Sept. 1-4: Bernal Heights OUTDOOR CINEMA hosts a Thursday block party on Tiffany, between 29th and Duncan, 6:30 to 9:30 pm; a Friday “Film Crawl” on Cortland, 5 to 10 pm; live music and a film screening in Precita Park, Saturday, 6:30 to 9:30 pm; and a reception and screening at El Rio, 3158 Mission, Sunday, 6:30-9:30 pm. bhoutdoorcine.org.

Sept. 1-18: 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.

Sept. 1-28: CREATIVITY EXPLORED hosts “Structure,” a group show. Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 10 am-3 pm; Thurs., 10 am-7 pm; Sat., 1-6 pm. 3245 16th. 863-2108; ­creativityexplored.org.

Sept. 1-30: The Noe Valley OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS group meets Monday through Saturday, 7 am, at St. Aidan’s Church, 101 Gold Mine Drive. oasf.org.

Sept. 1-30: Noe Valley SENIOR CENTER serves lunches for people over 60, weekdays at noon. St. Philip’s Hall, 725 Diamond. Reserve a lunch, 648-1030. openhand.org.

Sept. 2 & 3: SUPERVISOR SCOTT Wiener’s office is open Friday, 10 am to noon, at City Hall, Room 274; and Saturday, 10 am to noon, at Creighton’s Bakery in the Diamond Heights Shopping Center. Call to confirm: 554-6968.

Sept. 2-30: The Friday night “Jazz in the Bookshop” series at BIRD & BECKETT begins at 5:30 pm. 653 Chenery. 586-3733; birdbeckett.com.

Sept. 2-30: 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.

Sept. 2-30: Dolores Park Cafe hosts Friday-night MUSIC and spoken word. 7:30-10 pm. 501 Dolores. 621-2936. doloresparkcafe.org.

Sept 3-25: The SF SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL performs Cymbeline in the Main Parade Ground Lawn in the Presidio. Sat. 7:30 pm; Sun. 2:30 pm. 558-0888; sfshakes.org.

Sept 3-27: Meet under the rainbow flag at Harvey Milk Plaza (Castro & Market) for a walking tour, “CASTRO: Tales of the Village.” Sat., Sun., or Tues., 11 am. 557-4266; sfcityguides.org.

Sept. 3-24 & Oct. 1: Come hear country, bluegrass, and folk music at the Noe Valley FARMERS’ MARKET held each Saturday, 8 am-1 pm. 24th & Vicksburg. 248-1332; ­noevalleyfarmersmarket.com.

Sept. 4 & 18: SF City Guides leads a free WALKING TOUR, “Noe Valley: A Village Within a City,” first and third Sundays at 1:30 pm. Meet at the Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 557-4266; sfcityguides.org.

Sept. 4, 11, 18 & 25: 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.

Sept. 4-Oct. 16: The Glen Park Village FARMERS’ MARKET features fresh produce from 10 am to 2 pm, rain or shine, Sundays through Oct. 16. Glen Park BART parking lot, Bos­worth & Arlington. pcfma.com.

Sept. 5: The ODD MONDAYS series hosts a panel discussion, “Honoring Labor Unions.” 7 pm; no-host supper at Haystack, 5:30 pm (RSVP jlsender@webtv.net). Phoe­nix Books, 3957 24th. 821-2090.

Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27: Tuesday, 10:30 am, is the time the Eureka Valley Library tells TODDLER TALES, for those who are 18 months to 3 years old. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.

Sept. 6, 13 & 27: Little ones enjoy the rhymes and songs at the Noe Valley Library’s TODDLER TALES. 10:15 to 10:45 and 11 to 11:30 am. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

Sept. 6-28: Chris Sequeira offers adult TAI CHI classes Tuesdays at 7 pm, and free senior qigong classes Wednesdays 1-3 pm at Glen Park; register at sfrecpark.org. 773-8185; livingtaichi@yahoo.com.

Sept. 7: Financial adviser Renee Richard discusses “Carrying the FAMILY’S FINANCES” at the Glen Park Library. 6:30-7:30 pm. 2825 Diamond. 355-2858.

Sept. 7: Bliss Bar’s COMEDY REVIEW happens on the first Wednesday of the month, starting at 7:30 pm. 4026 24th. 826-6200; blissbarsf.com.

Sept. 7: Mary Jo McConahay discusses her book Maya Roads: One Woman’s Journey Among the People of the RAINFOREST at the Booksmith. 7:30 pm. 1644 Haight. mayaroads.com.

Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28: Eureka Valley Library’s Wednesday BABY RHYME & PLAYTIME, for infants to 18 months, starts at 1:30 pm. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.

Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28: AL-ANON meets Wednesdays from 8 to 9:30 pm at St. Philip’s Church. 725 Diamond. 834-9940; al-anonsf.org.

Sept. 7-18: The SF FRINGE Festival presents 44 theater works at four venues, including the Exit Theatre and FivePoints ArtHouse. Best of the Fringe (top four) returns Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. See sffringe.org.

Sept. 7-28: 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.

Sept. 8: 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.

Sept. 8: LITQUAKE hosts James B. Stewart, who wrote an adaptation of Heart of a Soldier for the SF Opera, and Thomas Barbash, author of On Top of the World: The Remarkable Story of How Cantor Fitzgerald Recovered from the Twin Towers Attack. 6:30-7:30 pm. Main Library, 100 Larkin. litquake.org.

Sept. 8: PORCHLIGHT presents “Shipwrecked: Stories from the Sea,” featuring Captain Frank Frescino and Jennifer Longo. 8 pm. Maritime Museum, Lido Deck, Polk and Beach. 863-1087; porchlightsf.com.

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

Sept. 8-Oct. 11: Susan Sanford exhibits PHOTO­GRAPHS and assemblages in “Altered Ancestors” at Paxton Gate. Reception Sept. 8, 6-8 pm; daily 11 am-7 pm. 766 Valencia. 252-9990; paxtongate.com.

Sept. 8-Oct. 23: MARGA GOMEZ performs her ninth solo show, Not Getting Any Younger. Thurs. & Fri., 8 pm; Sat., 8:30 pm; Sun., 3 pm (no show Sept. 23). The Marsh, 1062 Valencia. 826-5750; themarsh.org.

Sept. 8-Dec. 9: Community MUSIC CENTER offers fall quarter classes for adults and children. 647-6015; sfcmc.org.

Sept. 9: The Fair Oaks Community Coalition hosts “Rally for the Alley,” a BLOCK PARTY to launch the renovation of Ames Alley. 5:30-8 pm. Ames Alley between 22nd & 23rd and Dolores & Guerrero. 285-2125.

Sept. 9: Dean Clark hosts a discussion of the PROP. A school district bond measure, featuring guest speakers. 6-8 pm. Shine, 1337 Mission. 240-2433.

Sept. 10: LADYBUG Gardeners welcomes help at the park at Noe Valley Rec Center, Day and Sanchez, on second Saturdays, 9 am to noon. kate@noevalleyreccenter.com.

Sept. 10: The African Violet Society and the SF Gesneriad Society host a joint show and PLANT SALE from 10 am to 3 pm. County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. 826-3172; sfgesneriads.org.

Sept. 10: Alison Faith Levy and Rudy Trubitt from the SIPPY CUPS perform a mini-concert at the Park Branch Library. 11 am. 1833 Page.

Sept. 10: Friends of Noe Valley hosts MUSIC IN THE PARK, featuring bands, games, food, and a bouncy castle. 11:30 am-4 pm. Noe Courts, Douglass and 24th.

Sept. 10: Natural Resources invites you to come meet local doulas (2-4 pm) and home-birth MIDWIVES (4-6 pm). 1367 Valencia at 25th. 550-2611; naturalresources-sf.com.

Sept. 10: Steven Gdula introduces Gobba Gobba Hey: A GOB COOKBOOK, featuring the Pennsylvania cake-like confection. 3-4 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

Sept. 10: BALINESE Shadow Theater ShadowlLight Productions performs The Marriage of Adimbi, with gamelan accompaniment, at the Noe Valley Music Series at St. Cyprian’s Church. 7:30 pm. 2097 Turk. 454-5238; noevalleymusicseries.com.

Sept. 10-Oct. 16: Adam Cahoon exhibits PAINTINGS in “Portraits of an Absurd Nature.” at ArtZone 461 Gallery. Reception Sept. 17, 5-8 pm; Wed.-Sun., noon-6 pm. 461 Valencia. 441-8680.

Sept. 11: Dancers Group and CounterPULSE present Macklin Kowal, Palanza Dance, and RAWdance as part of a free Second Sundays performance. 2-4 pm. 1310 Mission. 920-9181; dancersgroup.org.

Sept. 11: The monthly PFLAG support group meets 2 to 4:15 pm. St. Francis Lutheran Church, 152 Market. 621-2635.

Sept. 11: Singer/songwriter Lori B performs original FOLK MUSIC at Bird & Beckett. 4:30 pm. 653 Chenery. 586-3733; birdbeckett.com.

Sept. 11, 18 & 25: The Sunday JAZZ series at Bliss Bar features vocalists Sandy Cressman and Quarteto Sombra y Luz (Sept. 11); Gaucho Jazz sextet (Sept. 18); and Bryan Girard, Tim Campbell, and Greg German (Sept. 25). 4:30-7:30 pm. 4026 24th. 826-6200; blissbarsf.com.

Sept. 12: A memorial service for Project Open Hand founder RUTH BRINKER will be held at 5:30 pm in the North Light Court of City Hall. 447-2410; openhand.org.

Sept. 12: Meet and greet State Senator LELAND YEE, discussing issues facing SF’s next mayor. 6:30-9 pm. Shine, 1337 Mission. 240-2433. http://lelandyeedc.eventbrite.com.

Sept. 12: Kung Pao KOSHER COMEDY returns to El Rio, with Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, Josh Healey, Nathan Habib, Conrad Roth, and Lisa Geduldig. 8 pm. 3158 Mission, 522-3737; koshercomedy.com.

Sept. 13: Roy Cloud discusses To Burgundy and Back Again: A Tale of WINE, FRANCE, and Brotherhood. 6-7 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; ­omnivorebooks.com.

Sept. 14: The San Francisco School of the Arts (SOTA) will be rededicated as the RUTH ASAWA School of the Arts, in a ceremony featuring speakers Peter Coyote, Mark Leno, Carlos Garcia, Emily Murase, Car­melo Sgarlato, and Jill Wynns. 11 am. 555 Portola. 695-5700; sfsota.org.

Sept. 14: The first annual Noe Valley WINE WALK, sponsored by the Noe Valley Merchants and Professionals Association, features tastings along 24th Street. 4-8 pm. 800-310-6563; http: //noevalleywinewalk-eorg. eventbrite.com.

Sept. 14: The GREAT BOOKS Discussion Group, hosted by Clifford Louie, meets from 6:15 to 8:15 pm. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

Sept. 14: The group UPPER NOE Neighbors meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7: 30 pm. Upper Noe Rec Center. Day & Sanchez. 285-0473.

Sept. 14 & 20: Artist Jennie Hinchcliff teaches BOOKBINDING techniques: herringbone on Sept. 14 and longstitch on Sept. 20. 7-10 pm. Press: Works on Paper, 3492 22nd. Register at pressworksonpaper.com.

Sept. 15: GAME DAY at the Noe Valley Library features board games for ages 6 to 10. 3: 30-5:30 pm. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

Sept. 15: The annual MEMBER MEETING of the Friends of Noe Valley features board elections and the yearly report. 7-8:30 pm. James Lick Middle School, 1220 Noe. Call Todd to confirm, 401-0625.

Sept. 15: SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING begins a five-class introductory session. 8-10 pm. Polish Club of SF, 3040 22nd. 841-9456 or 333-9372; sf-scottishdancers.org.

Sept. 16: Meagan Brown discusses “Finding Balance in Your BUDGET,” at Edward Jones. 6-7 pm. 4190 24th. RSVP to 282-4079.

Sept. 16: Eric John Kaiser performs FRENCH CLASSIC SONGS from Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel, and his original music. 7 pm. L’Alliance Fran¨aise, 1345 Bush. 775-7755.

Sept. 16-Dec. 10: The SF Arts Commission Gallery hosts “Shift,” an ART EXHIBIT confronting race issues, featuring solo projects by Elizabeth Axtman, David Huffman, and Travis Somerville. Reception Sept. 16, 6-8 pm; Mon.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm. City Hall, ground floor. 554-6080; sfartscommission.org/gallery.

Sept. 17: ALICE WATERS celebrates 40 Years of Chez Panisse: The Power of Gathering. 1-3 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

Sept. 18: Rocket DOG RESCUE has good dogs looking for homes. Noon-5 pm. 501 Castro. 642-4786.

Sept. 19: Cara Black reads from her latest mystery, Murder in the Passy, 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.

Sept. 20: FILMS for children 5 and under screen at 10:15 to 10:45 and 11 to 11:30 am. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

Sept. 20: Writers and foodies are invited to share a monthly “Feast of Words: a LITERARY POTLUCK.” 7-9 pm; SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan. somarts.org.

Sept. 21: Chapter 65 of San Francisco NARFE, a federal retirees and employees association, holds a luncheon at Caffe Bella Venezia. Noon. 720 Post. 334-6380; narfe65.org.

Sept. 21: The Glen Park Library hosts a discussion of the ONE CITY ONE BOOK selection, Mary Roach’s Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void. 6: 30-7:30 pm. 2825 Diamond. 355-2858.

Sept. 21: The Noe Valley BOOK dis­cussion group meets on third Wednesdays at the Noe Valley Library. 7 pm. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

Sept. 21: The Noe Valley DEMO­CRATIC CLUB meets on the third Wednesday of the month, at 7:30 pm. St. Philip’s Church, 725 Diamond. Call to confirm: 782-0601.

Sept. 22: The Eureka Valley Library hosts BOARD GAMES (checkers, chess, and Sorry!) for ages 6 to 10. 3-5 pm. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.

Sept. 22: Mary Karlin discusses her book, Artisan CHEESE-MAKING at Home from 6 to 7 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

Sept. 22: Learn the rumba, cha-cha, tango, and more at a six-week BALLROOM dance class for couples on Thursday evenings. Forest Hill Church Hall, 250 Laguna Honda. Preregister 661-2746.

Sept. 22: SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING offers a six-session youth class for kids age 7.5 and older. 6:45 pm. Polish Club of SF, 3040 22nd. 841-9456 or 333-9372; sf-scottishdancers.org.

Sept. 22: Local AUTHORS Lizzy Acker, Fia Maxwell, and Diane Salier read from their work. Press: Works on Paper, 3492 22nd. 913-7156; pressworksonpaper.com.

Sept. 22: Peaches Christ and Dr. Carol Queen host the sixth Good Vibrations INDIE EROTIC FILM Festival. 7 pm. Castro Theater, 429 Castro. 621-6120; goodvibes.com.

Sept. 23: Dahlia Kanner brings her jewelry to a TRUNK SHOW at Gallery of Jewels. 4089 24th. Call for time, 285-0626.

Sept. 23: Kelly Geary and Jessie Knadler talk about Tart and Sweet: 101 CANNING and Pickling Recipes. 6-7 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

Sept. 23-25: St. Philip’s annual Fall FAMILY FESTIVAL begins with a Friday dinner from 6 to 10 pm, and continues with daily games and entertainment (10 am to 6 pm); and a teen/alum dance on Saturday, 7 to 10 pm. 665 Elizabeth. 824-8467.

Sept. 23-25: Annunciation Cathedral hosts “A Taste of GREECE,” a food festival with music and dancing. 11 am-10 pm, Fri. & Sun.; 10 am-11 pm, Sat. 245 Valencia. 864-8000; annunciation.org.

Sept. 23-Nov. 15: District 5 Supervisor Jane Kim introduces an exhibit, The ARTery Project: PHOTOGRAPHS of Central Market. Reception Sept. 23, 5-7 pm; Mon.-Fri., 9 am-5 pm. City Hall Room 282. sfartscommission.org/artery.

Sept. 24: OWL hosts a ballot roundup for the November ELECTIONS, discussing ranked choice voting and city employees’ benefits. 10 am-noon. Main Library, 100 Larkin. 989-4422; info@owlsf.org.

Sept. 24: A performance of North India’s KATHAK TRADITIONAL DANCE will be fun for kids 4 to 11. 11-11:45 am. Noe Valley Library. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

Sept. 24: Karen Morgan’s Blackbird BAKERY Gluten-Free includes 75 dessert recipes. 3-4 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

Sept. 24: Attorney Stuart Bronstein discusses ESTATE PLANNING in a workshop, “Write Your Own Will.” 3-4:30 pm. Noe Valley Library. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

Sept. 24: NASHVILLE songwriter Jim Lauderdale performs at the Noe Valley Music Series at St. Cyprian’s Church. 8 pm. 2097 Turk. 454-5238; novevalleymusicseries.com.

Sept. 24: The eighth annual HONKY-TONK SHOWDOWN features three country bands, a dance contest, and a pie-eating contest. 9 pm. Café du Nord, 2170 Market. shelbyashpresents.net.

Sept. 25: Friends of Noe Valley Rec Center sponsors an ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAIR with representatives from public, private, and parochial schools in south-central SF. 9:30 am-noon. 295 Day. 970-8061.

Sept. 25: Sally Love Saunders reads her POETRY at the Cultural Integration Fellowship. 11 am-12:30 pm. 2650 Fulton. 668-1559.

Sept. 25: Debra Samuels discusses her book My JAPANESE TABLE. 3-4 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. omnivorebooks.com.

Sept. 25: Cary Friedman invites Noe Valley artists and writers to an ARTIST SALON modeled on French salons of the 19th century. 4:30-6 pm. La Boulange Bakery & Café, 3898 24th.  fotoartiste@gmail.com.

Sept. 27: Gyemant Paris Law holds a free education workshop on ADOPTION, including topics such as getting started, communicating with birth parents, and arranging agency versus independent adoption. 6-8 pm. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 513-5502; www.adoptsf.com.

Sept. 27: MISSION POLICE STATION holds its regular community meeting, beginning at 6 pm. 630 Valencia. 558-5400.

Sept. 27: Dancer Lois Ann Flood discusses the legacy of ISADORA DUNCAN at the SF History Association meeting. 7 pm. St. Philip’s Church, 725 Diamond. 750-9986; sanfranciscohistory.org.

Sept. 30-Oct. 2: Duniya DANCE AND DRUM Company premieres Lanyee at Dance Mission Theater. 8 pm; Oct. 2, 6 pm. 3316 24th. 9209181.

Oct. 1 & 2: OPEN STUDIOS in Noe Valley, Mission, Castro, Bernal Heights, and Excelsior neighborhoods runs from 11 am to 6 pm. Get a map at Phoenix Books, 3957 24th, or visit artspan.org.

Oct. 3: Journalist Allison Hoover Bartlett reads from The Man Who Loved Books Too Much 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.


Goodbye Summer

The next Noe Valley Voice will be the October issue, hitting the streets the first week of October. Our deadline for October calendar items is Sept. 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.