Noe Valley Voice October 2009
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The next Noe Valley Voice will be the November 2009 issue, appearing on the streets of Noe Valley the first week of November. Email November and early December items to calendar@noevalleyvoice.com or write us at Calendar, Noe Valley Voice, 1021 Sanchez St., San Francisco, CA 94114. Note: Noe Valley events may receive priority. Thank you.

*This Calendar is an updated version of the October 2009 Calendar that was published in the Noe Valley Voice, paper edition. We apologize for items dropped from the printed version. (The editors, who are indeed human, accidentally used the wrong draft.) Please forgive us. We promise to do better next time.

Send items for events occurring November through the first week of December to: calendar@noevalleyvoice.com. Thank you.

Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: A Thursday STROLLER WALK starts at Holey Bagel at 11 am and rolls through Noe and the Castro. 3872 24th. www.noestrolls.com.

Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: Kiki-Yo offers a PILATES fundamentals class. 6-6:55 pm, Thursdays. 605B Chenery. 587-5454.

Oct. 1-15: Noe Valley artist Marc Ellen Hamel exhibits ABSTRACT PAINTINGS in "Color on the Wall" at Nomad Rugs. Mon.-Sat., 11 am-6 pm; Sun., noon-5 pm. 3775 24th. 401-8833; www.nomadrugs.com.

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

Oct. 1-31: OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets Mon.-Sat., 7 to 8 am. 1021 Sanchez. 282-2317.

Oct. 1-Nov. 14: Ann Randolph performs her new ONE-WOMAN SHOW, Loveland. Thurs., 8 pm; Sat., 5 pm; no shows Oct. 22, 24 & 31. 1062 Valencia. 641-0235; www.themarsh.org.

Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: CLARE tells tales for kids at Cover to Cover's Friday story hour, 10:30 am. 1307 Castro. 282-8080.

Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: Yell "BINGO!" at St. Paul's Friday nights at 7 pm (doors open at 5 pm). Parish Hall, 221 Valley. 648-7538

Oct. 2-30: Maria Tam teaches a YIJIN TAI CHI class at Upper Noe Rec Center on Wednesdays and Fridays. 7-8:30 pm. Day & Sanchez. 828-9436.

Oct. 3: SF Mystery Bookstore hosts a pre-holiday PARTY, with authors Wendy Hornsby, Cara Black, Michael Castleman, Hailey Lind, and others. 1-3 pm. 4175 24th. 282-7444.

Oct. 3: Four stores--When Modern Was, Loft 1513, Lynn Antiques, and a new garden store Independent Nature--hold a SIDEWALK SALE along Church Street from Cesar Chavez to 28th. 11 am-6 pm. 1504 Church. 970-1030.

Oct. 3: ALLISON BARTLETT reads from The Man Who Loved Books Too Much. 7-9 pm. Cover to Cover, 1307 Castro. 282-8080.

Oct. 3 & 4: ArtSpan holds its preview GALA for San Francisco Open Studios, held weekends in October. (Free public reception on Sunday, Oct. 4.) 7:30-10 pm. SOMArts Gallery, 934 Brannan. www.artspan.org.

Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31: The Noe Valley FARMERS' MARKET features fresh produce and music by a variety of performers. 24th & Vicksburg. 248-1332; www.noevalleyfarmersmarket.com.

Oct. 3 & Nov. 7: The LADYBUG GARDENING group at Upper Noe Valley Park meets the first Saturday of the month to plant flowers, pull weeds, and pick up litter. 9 am-noon. Day & Sanchez. jrlion@aol.com.

Oct. 3-Nov. 22: Pearls Over Shang hai, the COCKETTES mucical plays Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 7 pm. Thrillpeddlers' Hypnodrome, 575 10th. 800-838-3006

Oct. 4: An eight-week class for teens (ages 11 and up) to explore RELIGION vs. SPIRITUALITY begins at the Noe Valley Ministry. Noon. 1021 Sanchez. For info contact Heather Grantham, director of Family Ministry, 282-8626; familyninistry@noevalleyministry.org.

Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25: 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; www.sfcityguides.org.

Oct. 4 & 18: SF City Guides leads free WALKING TOURS of Noe Valley on first and third Sundays. 1-3 pm. Meet at 451 Jersey. 557-4266; www.sfcityguides.org.

Oct. 4-27: City Guide Dan Sullivan leads "Castro: Tales of the Village," a WALKING TOUR of the Castro, every Tuesday and Sunday. Meet at 11 am at Harvey Milk Plaza (Castro & Market) under the rainbow flag. 557-4266; www.sfcityguides.org.

Oct. 4 & Nov. 1: Rocket DOG RESCUE has dogs who need homes. Noon-4 pm. Zephyr Real Estate, 4040 24th. 642-4786.

Oct. 5: Marcel Allbritton begins teaching CLASSIC YOGA on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Noe Valley Ministry. 6-7 pm. 1021 Sanchez. 200-9825; www.classicyoga.net.

Oct. 5: Community activist Elizabeth (Betita) Martinez reads from 500 Years of Chicano Women's History, and KPFA commentator Nina Serrano reads her poems at ODD MONDAYS at the Noe Valley Ministry. 7:30 pm; no-host dinner Haystack Pizza, 6 pm (RSVP jlsender@ webtv.net). 1021 Sanchez. 282-2317.

Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26: Chris Sequeira offers a free Introductory QIGONG/TAI CHI session outdoors at 10:30 am, and at the Noe Valley Ministry at 6 pm. 1021 Sanchez. 773-8185; livingtaichi@yahoo.com.

Oct. 5-28: Kids and their caregivers are invited for TOT TIME at Upper Noe Rec Center. Mon., 10-11:30 am; Tues., 3-5 pm; and Wed., 3-5:30 pm. Day & Sanchez. 695-5011.

Oct. 6: Take a CLASS in "Basic Internet Searching," 2-3 pm, at the Glen Park Library, 2825 Diamond. 355-2858.

Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27: Sing along with Patrick Sosa at Phoenix Books' Tuesday morning STORY HOUR, for newborns to age 4. 10 am. 3957 24th. 821-3477.

Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27: The Noe Valley Library sponsors TODDLER TALES, 10:15 am, and preschool STORY TIME, 11 am. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; www.sfpl.org.

Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27: Kadampa Buddhist Temple holds MEDITATION on Tuesdays. 7-8:45 pm. 3324 17th.
503-1187.

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

Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 28: Pal Mel teaches PAL TIME, a class for tots 18 months to 3 years. 9-9:40 am. MoBu Dance Studio, 1605 Church. 550-PALS; www.pal-ersize.com.

Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 28: The Upper Noe SENIORS group meets on Wednesdays for socializing and bingo. Noon-3:30 pm. Upper Noe Rec Center, Day & Sanchez. 970-8061 or 695-5011.

Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 28: Eureka Valley Library's Wednesday BABY RHYME TIME, for 0-18 months, begins at 3 pm; a family story time for ages 2 to 5 starts at 3:30 pm. 100 Collingwood. 355-5616.

Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 28: The Castro FARMERS' MARKET offers produce from 4 to 8 pm Wednesdays through October. Noe & Market. Merchants of Upper Market & Castro, www.pfcma.com.

Oct. 8: Openhouse Outreach invites LGBT SENIORS to second-Thursday meetings at 30th Street Senior Center. 10 am. 225 30th. 296-89 95.

Oct. 8: Andrew Coe discusses Chop Suey: A Cultural History of CHINESE FOOD in the United States at Omnivore Books. 5:30-7:30 pm. 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; www.omnivorebooks.com.

Oct. 8: 1985 comedy Goonies is on the screen at Dolores Park's MOVIE NIGHT. 8 pm. www.doloresparkmovie.org.

Oct. 8, 15, 22 & 29: Infants and crawlers are invited to sing and play in English and Spanish at BILINGUAL BABY PLAY at Mission Library. 1:10 pm. 300 Bartlett. 355-2800.

Oct. 8-Nov. 21: CREATIVITY EXPLORED exhibits a group show, "'Science' Fiction". Reception Oct. 8, 7-9 pm. 3245 16th. 863-2108; www.creativityexplored.org.

Oct. 9: Fima's Photography screens Horton Hears a Who at FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT. 6 pm. 1414 Castro. 550-7577 or 541-1010.

Oct. 9 & 10: RUPA & the April Fishes perform ¡Catapulta! an evening of music and exhibits relating to the human impact of U.S. anti-immigration policies. 8 pm. Brava Theater , 2781 24th. 641-7657. www.brownpapertickets.com.

Oct. 10: Cindy Mushet and Bella Mushet give tips on Baking with Kids. 2-3 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; www.omnivorebooks.com.

Oct. 10: Local youth band the SQUEEZELS plays rock classics from the Kiss, the Beatles, and Ramones. 2-4 pm. Paxton Gate, 824 Valencia. www.PaxtonGate.com.

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

Oct. 10: Doug Dorst reads from Alive in Necropolis at the WRITERS With Drinks event at the Make-Out Room. 7:30-9:30 pm. 3225 22nd. www.writerswithdrinks.com.

Oct. 10: STELLAMARA performs a CD release concert at the Noe Valley Music Series. 8:15 pm. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez. 454-5238; www.noevalleymusicseries.com.

Oct. 10 & 11: ARTISTS from Noe Valley, Glen Park, and the Castro open their doors from 11 am to 6 pm as part of San Francisco Open Studios. To download a map, go to www.artspan.org.

Oct. 11: Leslie Bennett, owner of Garden Fare, discusses KITCHEN GARDENS. 3-4 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; www.omnivorebooks.com.

Oct. 11 & 25: "YOGA for Curmudgeons" begins at Cover to Cover bookstore at 7 pm. 1307 Castro. 282-8080.

Oct. 13: Gastronomica editor Darra Goldstein discusses her books, including A Taste of RUSSIA. 5:30-7:30 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; www.omnivorebooks.com.

Oct. 11: DUB MISSION presents a night of dub, dread bass, steppers, and funk with Kush Arora, MC Zulu, and the Spit Brothers. 9 pm-2 am. Elbo Room, 647 Valencia. www.dubmissionsf.com.

Oct. 11, 18 & 25: The Bliss Bar Sunday Afternoon JAZZ SERIES features pianist Larry Vuckovich presenting pianist Tammy Hall and vocalist Ana Carbatti (Oct. 11); Al Molina on trumpet with vocalist Dima (Oct. 18); and Noel Jewkes, Josh Workman, and Michael Zisman (Oct. 25, 3-6 pm). 4:30-7:30 pm. 4026 24th. 826-6200; www.blissbarsf.com.

Oct. 13: Fima Gelman offers tips on "How to PHOTOGRAPH Your Children." 7-8 pm. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707.

Oct. 14: Restaurateur/chef John Besh introduces My NEW ORLEANS: The Cookbook.
6-7 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; www.omnivorebooks.com.

Oct. 15: Linda Carucci show Cooking School Secrets for Real World Cooks at OMNIVORE BOOKS. 6-7 pm. 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; www.omnivorebooks.com.

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

Oct. 16: The Red Balloon and It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown are on screen at Noe Valley FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT. 6 pm. 1414 Castro. 550-7577 or 541-1010.

Oct. 16: COMEDY IN THE CASTRO features Loni Love, Nene Leakes, Sasha Soprano, and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. 7:30 pm. Castro Theater, 429 Castro. www.castrotheatre.com.

Oct. 16-17: Meet at the Miguel Hidalgo statue in Dolores Park to hop the J-line trolley to see the SF TROLLEY DANCES festival, leaving every 45 minutes from 11 am to 2:45 pm. 226-1139.

Oct. 17:< /B> The Noe Valley Ministry's RUMMAGE SALE offers bargains from 8 am to 5 pm. 1021 Sanchez. 454-5238; www.noevalleyministry.org.

Oct. 17: The SF Parents of Multiples club holds a fall CONSIGNMENT SALE from 9 am to 3 pm. 1111 Gough. www.sfpom.org.

Oct. 17: Fairmount School's benefit CAR WASH and Bake Sale runs from 10 am to 3 pm. 65 Chenery. Enter on Randall at San Jose. 695-5669.

Oct. 17: Anita Chu's Field Guide to CANDY includes treats from around the world. 3-4 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; www.omnivorebooks.com.

Oct. 17: Help support the 30th Street Senior Center at a DINNER-DANCE and fundraiser at Patio Español. 5:30-10 pm. 2850 Alameda Boulevard. For tickets, call Aimee Eng, 292-8732, or Marianne Hampton, 601-7845 or 550-2230.

Oct. 17: As part of the Litcrawl Fest, Paxton Gate presents Curiosities for Kids, STORYTELLING with Em Gift and Michele Menard. 6-7 pm. Paxton Gate, 824 Valencia. www.Paxt onGate.com or www.litquake.org.

Oct. 17: Terra Mia Pottery Studio hosts a BENEFIT for Rocket Dog Rescue from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. 1314 Castro. 642-9911.

Oct. 17: LITCRAWL at the Elbo Room features Get Lit and the Bang Out Reading Series. 7:15-9 pm. 647 Valencia. 552-7788; www.elbo.com.

Oct. 17 & 18: Half Moon Bay's annual Art and PUMPKIN FESTIVAL runs from 9 am to 5 pm. 650-726-9652; www.miramarevents.com.

Oct. 18: The CARROTMOB event at Bernie's Coffee, hosted by Rebecca Prozan, pledges 40% of sales to going greener. 11 am-2 pm. 3966 24th. prozan@gmail.com or http://sf.carrot mob.org.

Oct. 18: In Jam Today: A Diary of Cooking with What You've Got, TOD DAVIES encourages creative use of food on hand. 3-4 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; www.omnivorebooks.com.

Oct. 18: JAZZ VESPERS at the Noe Valley Ministry features the Pete Yellin Quartet. 5-6:15 pm. 1021 Sanchez. 454-5238; www.noev alleyministry.org

Oct. 18: The Music on the Hill CHAMBER MUSIC series presents a concert by the Ariel Ensemble. 7 pm. St. Aidan's Church, 101 Goldmine. 820-1429; www.musiconthehill.org.

Oct. 19: Atlas Café hosts a discussion by David Ewing Duncan about "guinea pig JOURNALISM." 7-9 pm. 3049 20th. 648-1047; www.sciencecafesf.com.

Oct. 19: Janet Winans and Helen Lewison read from their work at ODD MONDAYS at the Noe Valley Ministry. 7:30 pm; no-host dinner Haystack Pizza, 6 pm (RSVP jlsender@ webtv.net). 1021 Sanchez. 282-2317.

Oct. 20: The GRAY PANTHERS' monthly meeting features a discussion on "The Obama Plan: Don't Call It Healthcare Reform." 12:30 pm. Unitarian/Universalist Center, 1187 Franklin. www.owlsf.org.

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

Oct. 21: Representatives from 100 PRESCHOO LS will be on hand at the 17th annual Preschool Preview Night sponsored by Parents Place. 5:30-8 pm. Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park. 359-2455; www.ParentsPlaceOnline.org.

Oct. 21: The Noe Valley BOOK Discussion Group meets on third Wednesdays, from 7 to 8:30 pm. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; www.sfpl.org.

Oct. 21: Blake Boles describes his guidebook for teens, College Without High School. 7 pm. Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia. 282-9246; www.moderntimesbookstore.com.

Oct. 22: Cooks Boulevard offers a class, "All About CURRY." 6:15 pm. 1335 Guerrero. Call 647-2665 or go to www.cooksboulevard.com to sign up.

Oct. 22: RADICAL WOMEN talk about "Notes from the Female Reality in Mexico." Autumn buffet, 6:15 pm; program, 7 pm. New Valencia Hall, 625 Larkin. 864-1278; www.radicalwomen.org.

Oct. 22: Upper Noe NEIGHBORS holds its monthly meeting at the Upper Noe Recreation Center, Day & Sanchez. 7:30 pm. 285-0473.

Oct. 24: The Noe Valley HARVEST FESTIVAL features live bands, a pumpkin patch, dog's and children's costume contests, a pie-eating contest, gardening presentations, and a raffle. 10 am-5 pm. 24th between Sanchez and Church.

Oct. 24: DOGTOBERFEST at the Upper Douglass Dog Park features costumes, pet portraits, and treats. 11 am to 2 pm. www.fuddp.org.

Oct. 24: The SF Shakespeare Festival presents HAMLET! a free one-hour version of the Shakespeare classic. 2-3:30 pm. Glen Park Library, 2825 Diamond. 355-2858.

Oct. 24: Rod Rotundi discusses his cookbook, RAW FOOD for Real People. 3-4 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; www.omnivorebooks.com.

Oct. 24: AFRICAN HARP player Prince Diabate performs with his band at the Noe Valley Music Series. 8:15 pm. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez. 454-5238; www.noevalleymusicseries.com.

Oct. 24: Lost in the Fog, the documentary about HARRY ALEO's racehorse, will be shown in the city parking lot on the south side of 24th between Noe and Castro. 8 pm. 550-7577 or 541-1010.

Oct. 24: Performance Showcase 2009 presents Monsters and Saints, spoken word, MUSIC AND DANCE by Julie Queen, David Denny, and Maia Scott. 8 pm. St. Aidan's, 101 Gold Mine Drive. 800-838-3006.

Oct. 24 & 25: Come in costume to BOO AT THE ZOO, which features treats for the animals and goodies for visitors; no rubber masks, please. 10 am-4 pm. Sloat at the Great Highway. 753-7073.

Oct. 24 & 29: Trimpin: The Sound of Invention, a FILM by Peter Esmonde, screens at the SF DocFest Oct. 24 at 7 pm, and Oct. 29 at 9:15 pm. Roxie Theater, 3117 16th. www.sfindie.com.

Oct. 25: Barbara Ghazarian talks about her books, Simply Quince and Simply ARMENIAN. 3-4 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; www.omnivorebooks.com.

Oct. 25: The Gold Coast Chamber Players performs mostly English CHAMBER MUSIC at the Noe Valley Ministry. 4 pm. 1 021 Sanchez. 648-5236; www.nvcm.org.

Oct. 28: The Noe Valley MERCHANTS and Professionals Association meets on the last Wednesday of the month. 9 am. Bank of America, 4098 24th. Robert T. Roddick, 641-8687.

Oct. 27: John Freeman discusses San Francisco's RICHMOND DISTRICT at the monthly San Francisco History Association meeting. 7 pm. St. Philip's Church, 725 Diamond. 750-9986; www.sanfranciscohistory.org.

Oct. 28: William Grimes offers a CULINARY HISTORY of New York in Appetite City. 6-7 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; www.omnivorebooks.com.

Oct. 30: A HALLOWEEN DATE NIGHT class sponsored by Cooks Boulevard features a seasonal dinner party. 6:15 pm. 1335 Guerrero. 647-2665; www.cooksboulevard.com.

Oct. 31: Bring usable items, food, and talents to the Really REALLY FREE MARKET the last Saturday of the month, noon. Dolores Park, Dolores & 18th.

Oct. 31: COOKIE Swap: Creative Treats to Share During the Year by Julie Usher features sweet and savory treats. 3-4 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; www.omnivorebooks.com.

Oct. 31: Pamela Baird hosts "Fiendish TREATS and Scary Snacks, Part 2," a spread of unusual but healthy treats. 2-4 pm. Paxton Gate, 824 Valencia. www.PaxtonGate.com.

Oct. 31: The "Haunted House Lady" greets brave children on the 300 block of HAUNTED Hoffman from 5 to 8 pm. 282-4562.

Oct. 31: Halloween festivities on FAIR OAKS Street, between 21st & 27th and Dolores & Guerrero streets, feature a haunted house. 5:30 pm on.

Nov. 1: Board the historic SF Maritime National Park VESSELS at Hyde Street Pier free on the first Sunday of the month. 447-5000; http://nps.gov/safr.

Nov. 1: Soon-to-be-married couples can attend a CUPCAKE TASTING at Cooks Boulevard, 1309 Castro. Call 647-2665 or go to www.coooksboulevard.com to receive an invite.

Nov. 7: The reception for "S mall Gems," a monthlong exhibit of small works of art by Golden Gate Artists, is from 2-4 pm at the Noe Valley Ministry. 1021 Sanchez. 282-2317.

NOE-VEMBER THE DEADLINE

The next Noe Valley Voice will be the November 2009 issue, appearing on the streets of Noe Valley the first week of November. Email November and early December items to calendar@noevalleyvoice.com or write us at Calendar, Noe Valley Voice, 1021 Sanchez St., San Francisco, CA 94114. Note: Noe Valley events may receive priority. Thank you.