February 2005
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NOW: Enrollment begins for weeklong SUMMER CAMPS at Crissy Field for ages 6 through 11, scheduled June 20 through Aug. 19. For information call 561-7690 or visit www.crissyfield.org.
FEB. 1, 8 & 22: Preschool STORY TIME, for children 3 to 5, begins at 10 am. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey St. 355-5707.
FEB. 1 28: Chris Sequeira holds classes in TAI CHI. Mon. & Tues., 6 7:30 pm, at the Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St.; Wed. & Fri., 10:15 am noon, at Upper Douglass Park, 26th & Douglass. 415-773-8185 or 650-756-6857.
FEB. 3: Jenni Olson, author of The Queer Movie Poster Book, discusses the evolution of GAY CINEMA, with clips of movie trailers. 7 pm. Limelight Books, 1803 Market St. 864-2235.
FEB. 3 15: The S.F. INDIE FEST at the Castro and Roxie theaters and the Women's Building includes Noe Valley filmmaker Michael Ferris Gibson's 24 Hours on Craigslist. For schedules, 820-3907, or www.sfindie.com.
FEB. 3 24: Chris Fernie leads QIGONG classes Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 pm. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St. 305-4692.
FEB. 4: The sixth annual S.F. BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL stars Rafe Stefanini, the Shiftless Rounders, and Kenny Hall & the Long Haul String Band at 7:30 pm. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St. 454-5238.
FEB. 5: James Lick's annual SALSA DANCE PARTY and silent auction benefits student trips to Mexico. 6 10 pm. SomArts, 934 Brannan St. 695-5675.
FEB. 5: Jazz composer and guitarist BILL FRISELL and the 858 Quartet perform at 8:15 pm. Noe Valley Music Series at the Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St. 454-5238.
FEB. 5 13: Young Performers Theater presents BEAUTY and the Beast, with actors and live puppets. Sat., 1 pm; Sun., 1 and 3:30 pm. Room 300, Building C, Fort Mason Center. 346-5550.
FEB. 5, 12, 19 & 26: A 10-block Mission Trail MURAL WALK, sponsored by Precita Eyes Mural Arts, meets at 11 am near the 24th Street BART Station at Cafe Venice, 3325 24th St. 285-2287.
FEB. 5, 19 & 26: LAPSITS for infants and toddlers feature songs, stories, and finger plays. 10:30 am. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey St. 355-5707.
FEB. 6: A workshop for adults and teens, "Cooking for CHINESE NEW YEAR," teaches traditional delicacies. 11 am 2 pm. Crissy Field in the Presidio. Registration required, 561-7752.
FEB. 6: Rocket DOG RESCUE shows off adoptable dogs in front of Zephyr Real Estate. Noon 4 pm. 4040 24th St. 642-4786.
FEB. 6: Pianist Sarah Cahill performs "Playdate," a musical exploration of the mysteries of childhood. 4 pm. Noe Valley CHAMBER MUSIC at the Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St. 648-5236.
FEB. 6: MARK BITTNER reads from his book The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill. 4:30 pm. Bird and Beckett, 2788 Diamond St. 586-3733.
FEB. 6, 13, 20 & 27: An eight-week SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE class teaches the basics; no partner required. Sundays, 6:30 pm. S.F. Youth Ballet Academy, 3149 Vicente St. 333-9372.
FEB. 7: Authors Margo Perin and Jeannette Ferray read from their books about food and mother-daughter relationships at the Odd Mondays Series, 7 pm, at the Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St. No-host dinner, 5:30 pm, at Noe Valley Pizza, 24th and Sanchez; RSVP to jlsender@webtv.net.
FEB. 8 : The New College School of Law holds a workshop, "How to Present a Case in SMALL CLAIMS COURT." 6 pm. 50 Fell St. 241-1300.
FEB. 8: CARNAVAL San Francisco hosts a Fat Tuesday celebration with Mission District drum and dance ensemble Loco Bloco. 8 pm. Roccapulco Supper and Dance Club, 3140 Mission St. 626-5222, ext. 30.
FEB. 8 & 10: The S.F. BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL at 12 Galaxies features the Shut-Ins, Jimbo Trout & the Fishpeople, and Hillstomp on Feb. 8; and the Laurie Lewis Bluegrass Band with Tom Rozum and Todd Phillips, the Stairwell Sisters, and Donner Mountain on Feb. 10. 8:30 pm. 2565 Mission St. 309-9240.
FEB. 8, 15, 22 & MARCH 1: Tom Molanphy teaches a class for students ages 12 to 16, "Memories and Souls--An Introduction to POETRY." Tuesdays, 6 8 pm. 826 Valencia St. 674-9689 or e-mail workshops@826valencia.com.
FEB. 9: The Rec and Park Department's 28th annual SENIOR VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE includes live music and refreshments. 12: 30 3:30 pm. County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park. 666-7079.
FEB. 9: The upcoming renovation is the main topic at the Noe Valley Library Campaign COMMUNITY MEETING, sponsored by Friends of the S.F. Public Library. 6:30 pm. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey St. 626-7512, ext. 103.
FEB. 9: Comedian Betsy Salkind performs "ANNE FRANK, Superstar," a satiric continuation of Anne "Franxploitation." 8 pm. The Marsh, 1062 Valencia St. 826-5750.
FEB. 9: Judy Irving's DOCUMENTARY about Mark Bittner and a flock of cherry-headed conures, The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, opens at Embarcadero Cinema. 7 pm. 267-4893.
FEB. 10: St. Luke's Hospital conducts VOLUNTEER training the second Thursday of the month from 3 to 5 pm. 3555 Cesar Chavez St. 641-6538.
FEB. 11: A HIGH TEA, with pet psychics, tarot card readers, and massage therapists, benefits Rocket Dog Rescue's proposed Urban Sanctuary. 5:30 9:30 pm. Lovejoy's Tea Room, 1351 Church St. Space is limited; reserve at 642-4786 or www.rocketdogrescue.org.
FEB. 11: The S.F. BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL features John Reischman & the Jaybirds, Due West, and Jeff Kazor & the Swerve Beats at 8:15 pm. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St. 454-5238.
FEB. 12: The Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council offers a WORKSHOP on natural pest control. 10 am 1 pm. Garden for the Environment, Seventh Avenue at Lawton. Preregister at 731-5627.
FEB. 12: The SPCA and Animal Care and Control hold a joint ADOPTION FAIR featuring dog and cat personal ads and a "tunnel of love." 11 am 3 pm. 243 Alabama St. and 1200 15th St. 522-3569 or 554-9427.
FEB. 12: Jackstraw, Crooked Still, and Matt Bauer perform at the S.F. BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL. 7:30 pm. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St. 454-5238.
FEB. 12: Dance as they did in Jane Austen's novels at ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE classes, led by caller Tom Roby and accompanied by music from Bangers and Mash. No partner necessary. 7:30 10 pm. Bethany United Methodist Church, 1268 Sanchez St. 821-2654 or www.bacds.org.
FEB. 13: City Guides offers WALKING TOURS of the Castro, "Tales of the Village." Meet at 11 am at Harvey Milk Plaza, Castro and Market. 557-4266.
FEB. 13: S.F. Animal Care and Control offers a free PET MICROCHIPPING clinic for dogs and cats. 1 4 pm. 1200 15th St. 822-5566.
FEB. 13: A SUPER RAFFLE at St. Paul's benefits the church's roof and Preservation Fund. 2 4 pm. Parish Center, 221 Valley St. 648-7538.
FEB. 13: Author Angel Stork leads a WEDDING PLANNING WORKSHOP for couples, 2 to 4 pm. Register at 285-2571 or angelstork@yahoo.com.
FEB. 13: Francine Ramsey from the ZUNA INSTITUTE for Black Lesbians discusses advocacy work at the monthly meeting of PFLAG. 2 4 pm. St. Francis Church, 152 Church St. 921-8850.
FEB. 13: BEADISSIMO offers a class in basic earring design and construction. 2 4:30 pm. 1051 Valencia St. 282-2323.
FEB. 13: DancEsteem MODERN DANCE students hold a performance and bake sale to raise money for a trip to Japan. 3 4:30 pm. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St. 665-3914.
FEB. 13: Jane Wolff discusses and reads from Delta Primer: A Field Guide to the CALIFORNIA DELTA. 4:30 pm. Bird and Beckett, 2788 Diamond St. 586-3733.
FEB. 13: The Excelsior Branch Library holds a VALENTINE'S DAY dinner, dance, and auction to benefit the library. 6 pm. Italian American Social Club, 25 Russia St. 626-7512, ext. 115.
FEB. 14: POETS Jack Hirschman (I Was Born Nameless) and Neeli Cherkovski (Naming the Nameless) read from their new chapbooks. 7:30 pm. Bird and Beckett, 2788 Diamond St. 586-3733.
FEB. 15: "SNIP & CHIP" DAY at the SPCA includes a spay/neuter clinic for cats and dogs, with free microchipping and nail clipping. Surgery, 7 am noon. 2500 16th St. Appointments required; call 554-3084.
FEB. 15: FILMS for preschoolers 3 to 5 screen at 10 and 11 am. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey St. 355-5707.
FEB. 15: In honor of Black History Month, DESTINY MUHAMMAD, "Harpist from the Hood," performs acoustic, jazz, and classical music for ages 4 and up. 11 am. Eureka Valley Library, 3555 16th St. 355-5616.
FEB. 15: SOCIAL SECURITY privatization will be the topic at the monthly meeting of the Gray Panthers. 12:30 3 pm. Unitarian Universalist Center, 1187 Franklin St. 552-8800.
FEB. 15: Look into the future at James Lick Middle School's SCIENCE FAIR. 6 7:30 pm. School gym, 1220 Noe St. 695-5675.
FEB. 15: "From Noe Valley With Love" is a BENEFIT for South Asia tsunami victims, sponsored by Friends of Noe Valley, the Noe Valley Merchants Association, and the Noe Valley Farmers' Market, featuring a live-bid auction by Supervisor Bevan Dufty, hors d'oeuvres, and a no-host bar. 6 8 pm. Bliss Bar, 4026 24th St. 206-0231.
FEB. 15: Local author ERIC MARTIN signs his latest novel, Winners, at a book release party and benefit for the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, with special musical guests Spidey (Psychokinetics), Equipto, Will Hammond Jr. (Soul Folk), and Gadget. 8 pm. Café du Nord, 2170 Market St. 861-5016.
FEB. 16: Community Care Licensing offers a CHILD CARE LICENSING orientation from 9 to 11:30 am, and a support information workshop from 12:30 to 3:30 pm, the third Wednesday of each month. Children's Council of San Francisco, 445 Church St. 343-3333.
FEB. 17: The Planning Commission holds a PUBLIC HEARING on a Dolores Street development's request to pay a fee in lieu of providing an affordable housing unit. 1:30 pm. Room 400, City Hall. 558-6422.
FEB. 17 25: The S.F. School of the Arts performs JEKYLL AND HYDE...The Musical. Thurs. Sun., 7:30 pm. 555 Portola Drive. 695-5720.
FEB. 18: Nigel and Tom from EATWELL FARM discuss their organic farm in the southern Sacramento Valley, near Dixon. 7 pm. Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia St. 282-9246.
FEB. 18 20: To commemorate Jean Paul SARTRE's 100th birthday, the North American Sartre Society holds its 14th biennial conference with lectures and discussions. USF, Lone Mountain Conference Center. For a schedule, call 422-5116.
FEB. 19: Jayson Wechter's 15th annual Chinese New Year TREASURE HUNT sends more than 1,600 amateur sleuths on a quest through Chinatown, North Beach, and Telegraph Hill. Check-in, 3:30 pm at Justin Herman Plaza; hunt ends, 9 pm, at the plaza with awards and the solution. 564-9400.
FEB. 19: The PETER ROWAN/Tony Rice Quartet and Greencards perform at 8:15 pm at the Noe Valley Ministry. 1021 Sanchez St. 454-5238.
FEB. 20: Winners author Eric Martin gives a READING at Farley's Café, hosted by Christopher Books. 3 4 pm. 1315 18th St. 648-1545.
FEB. 22: OPERA PICCOLA Theater Company performs The Stolen Aroma, in celebration of Black History Month. 4 pm. Mission Library, 300 Bartlett St. Call 355-2828 for reservations.
FEB. 23: A planning meeting for a proposed October Noe Valley HARVEST FESTIVAL is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 pm. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey St. 826-3851.
FEB. 24: STRANGE DE JIM discusses his book The Castro, at the monthly meeting of the S.F. History Association. 7 pm. Mission Dolores School Auditorium, 16th and Church. 750-9986.
FEB. 24: Caretaker and artisan Emmitt Watson gives a lecture/slide show on the history and restoration of the COLUMBARIUM. 7 pm. Richmond Branch Library, 351 9th Ave. 355-5600.
FEB. 24: UPPER NOE NEIGHBORS meets to discuss the loss of Sunday programs at Upper Noe Rec Center, and the status of new housing at 29th and Dolores. 7:30 pm. Upper Noe Rec Center, Day and Sanchez. 285-0473.
FEB. 25: Alvarado School students perform in the annual AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY assembly. 9 am and 6 pm. 625 Douglass St. 695-5695.
FEB. 26: The future of SOCIAL SECURITY will be discussed at the Older Women's League (OWL). 10:30 am noon. Call 989-4422 for location.
FEB. 26: ROCKET DOG RESCUE hosts a cocktail party to benefit the group's proposed Urban Sanctuary. 6 9:30 pm. Terra Mia Ceramics Studio, 1314 Castro St. Space is limited; reserve a spot at 642-4786 or www.rocketdogrescue.org.
FEB. 26 MARCH 4: SCIENCE FAIR projects by San Francisco Middle School students will be on display at the Randall Museum, with an awards ceremony on Feb. 26, from 10:30 am to noon. Tues. Sat., 10 am 5 pm. 199 Museum Way, 554-9600.
FEB. 27: CARTOONING, taught by Shira Levine, gives kids ages 7 to 10 a grasp of the basics. 12:30 2 pm. 826 Valencia St. 674-9689 or e-mail workshops @826valencia.com.
FEB. 27: The WEDDING PLANNING firm Ribbon and Tie hosts an English tea for couples. 2721/2 Jersey St. 370-4771 for reservations.
FEB. 27: Noe Valley Cooperative Nursery School's MARDI GRAS BALL is a family celebration with music, games, refreshments, and a silent auction, all to benefit the school. 4 8 pm. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St. 647-2278.
MARCH 1: A WOMEN'S MEDITATION course led by Angel Stork includes interactive exercises. Seven Tuesdays, 7 9 pm. Register at 285-2571 or angelstork@yahoo.com.
MARCH 6: A BENEFIT for the San Francisco Treasures Series honors Ellen Sebastian Chang, Merle Kessler, Joshua Brody, Anne Galjour, Dee Spencer, and John O'Keefe. 2 pm. The Marsh, 1062 Valencia St. 826-5750.
MARCH FORWARD!
The next edition of the Noe Valley Voice will be distributed on or before March 4, 2005. The deadline for March calendar items is Feb. 15. Please note that because of space limitations, Noe Valley events take priority. Our address is Noe Valley Voice, 1021 Sanchez Street, San Francisco, CA 94114. Or you may send an e-mail to calendar editor zabarska@aol.com.