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JULY & AUGUST: 2 FOR 1 The next Noe Valley Voice will be the July/August issue, hitting the streets the first week of July. Our deadline for July & August calendar items is June 20. Email calendar@noevalleyvoice.com or write Calendar, Noe Valley Voice, P.O. Box 460249, San Francisco, CA 94146. Note: Events in Noe Valley receive priority. Thanks for your help.


June 1, 8, 15 & 22: Eureka Valley Library’s Wednesday BABY RHYME & PLAYTIME, for up to 18-month-olds, starts at 1:30 pm. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.

June 1-22: CREATIVITY EXPLORED hosts “They Are Full of Holy Nonsense,” a solo show by John Patrick McKenzie. Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 10 am-3 pm; Thurs., 10 am-7 pm; Sat., 1-6 pm. 3245 16th. 863- 2108; creativityexplored.org.

June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: 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.

June 1-12: “PULP FASHION: The Art of Isabelle de Borchgrave” continues at the Legion of Honor. Tues.- Sun., 9:30 am-5:15 pm. Lincoln Park, 100 34th Ave. 750-3600; legionofhonor.famsf.org.

June 1-29: NOE VALLEY JOGGERS congregate Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:45 am and Saturdays at 8:30 am at 23rd and Diamond for a 30-minute walk/jog. Confirm with Gwen at 509-6261.

June 1-29: 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.

June 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.

June 1-30: 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.

June 2-25: Ray of Light Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim’s provocative musical ASSASSINS. Thurs.-Sat., 8 pm; Sat. & Sun., 2 pm. Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson. 794- 5664; roltheatre.com

June 2-July 10: 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.

June 2 & 30, July 21 & Sept. 1: The Rec and Park Department holds a series of WORKSHOPS on renovation plans for Dolores Park. June

2, 6:30 pm.; confirm later dates and times. Mission High School, 3750 18th. 581-2561.

June 3 & 4: 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.

June 3-5: DANCER Ledoh and video artist Perry Hallinan perform Suicide Barrier at the ODC Theater. Fri. & Sat., 8 pm; Sun., 7 pm. 3153 17th. 863-9834; odcdance.org.

June 3-5: Anne Bluethanthal and Dancers perform GOIN’GAGA and Other Dances at CounterPulse. Fri. & Sat., 8 pm; Sun., 6 pm. 1310 Mission. 800-838-3006; counterpulse.org.

June 3, 10, 17 & 24: Yell “BINGO!” at St. Paul’s Friday nights at 7 pm (doors open at 5 pm). St. Paul’s Parish Hall, 221 Valley. 648-7538.

June 3-24: The Friday night “Jazz in the Bookshop” series at BIRD & BECKETT begins at 5:30 pm. 653 Chenery. 586-3733; birdbeckett.com.

June 3-24: Dolores Park Cafe hosts Friday MUSIC and spoken word. 7:30-10 pm. 501 Dolores. 621-2936. doloresparkcafe.org.

June 4: COWGIRL Karen Quest performs magic, music, and trickroping at the Noe Valley Library. 2-3 pm. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

June 4 & 8: Dr, Harris Meyer discusses “HEALTHY LIVING to 100.” Sat., 4-5 pm; Wed., 6:30 pm. Glen Park Library, 2825 Diamond. 355-2858.

June 4: “An Evening of SONG,” hosted by Joshua Raoul Brody and Merle Kessler, features 25 singers’ songs around a theme. 7:30 pm. Noe Valley Music Series at St. Cyprian’s Church, 2097 Turk. 454-5238; novevalleymusicseries. com.

June 4 & 8: Dr. Harris Meyer discusses “HEALTHY LIVING to 100”; a free massage will be raffled off after the talk. June June 4, 4-5 pm;

June 8, 6:30 pm. Glen Park Library, 2825 Diamond. 355-2858.

June 4, 11, 18 & 25: Come hear country, bluegrass, and folk music at the Noe Valley FARMERS’MARKET, held Saturdays, 8 am-1 pm. 24th & Vicksburg. 248-1332; noevalleyfarmersmarket.com.

June 4-28: 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.

June 5 & 19: SF City Guides leads free WALKING TOURS of Noe Valley, 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Meet at the Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 557- 4266; sfcityguides.org.

June 5, 12 & 26: The Sunday Afternoon JAZZ Series at Bliss Bar features Kat Parra, Murray Low, and Michelle Goerlitz performing Latin jazz (June June 5); recorder player Eddie Marshall, Larry Vuckovich, and Jeff Chambers (June June 12): and Roberta Donnay, Sam Bevan, Ross Gualco, and jazz poet Sonya Bell Brooks (June June 26). 4:30-7:30 pm. 4026 24th. 826-6200; blissbarsf.com.

June 5, 12, 19 & 26: 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.

June 5-26: 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.

June 5 & July 3: Rocket DOG RESCUE has dogs looking for homes. Noon-4 pm. Zephyr Real Estate, 4040 24th. 642-4786.

June 6-27: Bliss Bar’s Monday COMEDY Open Mic Night is hosted by Jacob Goldstein. 8 pm. 4026 24th. 826-6200; blissbarsf.com.

June 7: Paul Greenberg discusses Four FISH: The Future of the Last Wild Food. 6-7 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282- 4712; omnivorebooks.com.

June 7 & 21: Stonestown Galleria hosts free FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS, with Tangled on June June 7 and Despicable Me on June June 21. 6 pm activities, 7 pm screening. 19th Ave. at Winston. 759-2626.

June 7, 21 & 28: Eureka Valley Library’s Tuesday TODDLER TALES, for up to age 3, starts at 10:30 am. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.

June 8: The group Upper Noe Neighbors discusses HISTORIC PRESERVATION. 7:30 pm. Upper Noe Rec Center. Day & Sanchez. 285-0473.

June 8: The Great Books Discussion Group reads letters by Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud, and grapples with the question “WHY WAR?” Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

June 8-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. SF City Hall, ground floor. 554-6080; sfartscommission.org/gallery.

June 9: 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.

June 9: Mr. Shap performs BALLOON ARTISTRY at the Eureka Valley Library. 10:30 am. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.

June 9: JOHN JUNG reads from his memoir, Sweet and Sour: Life in Chinese Family Restaurants. 6-7 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

June 10: To celebrate Ten Years That Shook the City: San Francisco 1968- 1978, Shaping San Francisco holds an AUDIO TOUR featuring 10 sites along 24th Street from Valencia to Bryant. Meet at 1-2 pm at 1240 Valencia (at 23rd). 877-919-7464 (dial 1 to 24 sites); shapingsf.org.

June 10: Author Andrew Schloss offers a tutorial on the creation of HOMEMADE SODA. 6-7 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

June 10: Elbo Room’s LITERARY DEATH MATCH features readers Tana Wojczuk, Paul Corman Roberts, Lisa Catherina Harper, and Bello Cipriani, and judges Ivory Madison, Michael Meehan, and Renee Richardson. 6:30-9 pm. 647 Valencia. 552-7788; www.elbo.com.

June 11: LADYBUG GARDENERS invites you to help weed the park at Upper Noe Rec Center, Day and Sanchez, on second Saturdays, 9 am to noon. 970-8061; jrlion@aol.com.

June 11: The SF African Violet Society and the SF Gesneriad Society host a PLANT SALE from 10 am to 2 pm. SF County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park. 826-3172.

June 11: Becky Selengut introduces her book GOOD FISH: Sustainable Seafood Recipes from the Pacific Coast. 3-4 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

June 11: Learn four Ayurvedic techniques at a BREATHING seminar taught by wellness instructor Jaymie Meyer. 3:30-5 pm. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

June 11: 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.
June June 11: René Capone reads and shows slides from his GRAPHIC NOVEL The Legend of Hedgehog Boy. 7:30 pm. SF GLBT Center, Rainbow Room, 1800 Market. renecapone.com.

June 11-July 17: Gage Opdenbrouw and Ryan M. Reynolds exhibit PAINTINGS in “Beyond Static,” at ArtZone 461 Gallery. Reception June

11, 5-8 pm; Wed.-Sun., noon-6 pm. 461 Valencia. 441-8680.

June 11-Oct. 9: “PICASSO: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, 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

June 12: Bid on one-of-a-kind ART at a silent auction and party to support SHARON ART STUDIO. 1-4 pm. The studio is next to Children’s Playground in Golden Gate Park. 753-7005; sharonartstudio.org.

June 12: The monthly PFLAG support group meets 2 to 4:15 pm. St. Francis Lutheran Church, 152 Market. 621-2635.

June 12 & 26: Take a City Guides tour of the MISSION DISTRICT, featuring murals, Victorians, and other landmarks. Meet at the Women’s Building, 3843 18th, at 1 pm. 557-4266; sfcityguides.org.

June 13: Playwright/director/actor Mark Jackson and actor/musician Beth Wilmurt discuss their work at the ODD MONDAYS series. 7 pm; no-host supper at Haystack, 5:45 pm (RSVP jlsender@webtv.net). Phoenix Books, 3957 24th. 821-2090.

June 14: FILMS for children 5 and under screen at 10:15 and 11 am. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355- 5707; sfpl.org.

June 14: The CROSSPULSE Rhythm Duo entertains children of all ages at 10:30 am. Eureka Valley Library. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.

June 14: Noe Integrative Health hosts an OPEN HOUSE from 6:30 to 8 pm. 1199 Sanchez. 695-8200; noevalleyhomeopathy.com.

June 14: Film historian Rick Prelinger discusses “San Francisco Top to Bottom: The City Seen by Hollywood and HOME MOVIEMAKERS.7 pm. Jewish Community Center, 3200 California. 537-1105; sfhistory.org.

June 14 & 18: Learn how to make a GRAPHIC NOVEL at a workshop given by artist Cara Goldstein. June

14, 6-7:30 pm; June June 18, 3-4:30 pm. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. Preregister 355-5707; sfpl.org.

June 15: ART IN STOREFRONTS gives a free art walk and commentary along Market Street. 6 pm. The Luggage Store, 1007 Market. sfartscommission.org/storefronts.

June 15: Join the Noe Valley BOOK DISCUSSION group, meeting on third Wednesdays at the Noe Valley Library. 7 pm. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

June 15: The BEAT MUSEUM hosts “Queer North Beach,” recounting the history of the neighborhood in the mid-1900s. 7:30 pm. 540 Broadway. 1-800-KER-OUAC.

June 16: Cherry Hoops leads a HOOP-DANCING class for kids. 2- 3 pm. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

June 16: Erika Lenkert offers tips for HEALTHY EATING During Pregnancy. 6-7 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282- 4712; omnivorebooks.com.

June 16-26: The 35th Frameline LGBT FILM Festival runs 11 days at four venues, including the Castro, Roxie, and Victoria theaters. 703- 8655; frameline.org.

June 17: Meagan Brown hosts a “Ladies Diversification and Desserts” educational INVESTING presentation. 10 am. Edward Jones, 4190 24th. 282-4079.

June 17: Noe Valley filmmaker Debra Chasnoff screens her documentary, Celebrating the Life of DEL MARTIN, at the Frameline LGBT Film Festival. 11:30 am. Castro Theatre, 429 Castro. 703-8655; frameline. org.

June 19: FILMMAKERS Kathy Klausner and Beni Strebel screen their documentary Thackary’s Time, about a man who finds out in midlife that he was a “love child.” 3 pm. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355- 5707; thackarystime.org.

June 19: The Edinburgh Castle LITERARY PUB hosts a 40th anniversary party for the film A Clockwork Orange, featuring video, music, and readings. 3 pm. 950 Geary. 885- 4074.

June 20: A free 2011 CANDIDATES Meet and Greet, for Mayor, District Attorney, and Sheriff, runs from 6 to 9 pm. Gestalt Haus, 3159 16th. Tickets: gscandidate.eventbrite.com.

June 21: Donna Uzoigwe sings songs in English and Spanish at an INTERACTIVE MUSIC performance for preschoolers and younger. 11 am-noon. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

June 21: MAD SCIENCE offers “Harnessing Heat,” a workshop for ages 5 to 10. 4-5 pm. Eureka Valley Library. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.

June 21 & 28: The SF County Transportation Authority hosts two meetings about the proliferation of SHUTTLE BUSES. June June 21, 10:30 am, Room 263; June June 28, 11 am, Room 250. City Hall. sfcta.org/content/ view/1036.

June 22: The LITQUAKE EPICENTER features readings and conversation. 6-8 pm. Heart Wine Bar, 1270 Valencia. litquake.org.

June 22: Mel Clay reads from his book, Jazz, Jail & God: An Impressionistic Biography of BOB KAUFMAN. 6:30-7:30 pm. Glen Park Library, 2825 Diamond. 355-2858.

June 22: The Noe Valley DEMOCRATIC CLUB hosts a D.A. Candidate Forum with George Gascon, Sharmin Bock, and David Onek. 7:30 pm. St. Philip’s Church, 725 Diamond. 782-0601.

June 23: The Scottish Country Dancers hold a SUMMER SOLSTICE PARTY featuring live music. 7:45 pm. Polish Club of SF, 3040 22nd. 333-9372; sfscottishdancers. org.

June 24-26: The California Academy of Sciences offers FREE DAYS for residents of zip codes 94110 and 94114; bring a valid photo ID and a utility bill, bank statement, or postmarked letter; limit six children per adult.

June 24-26: The 33rd SF ETHNIC DANCE FESTIVAL features performances from around the world. Fri., 8 pm; Sat. 2 & 7 pm; Sun. 3 pm. Yerba Buena Center, Novellus Theater, 700 Howard. sfethnicdancefestival. org.

June 25: Julie Jones discusses ORGANIZING PERSONAL DOCUMENTS in “Does Your Family Know Where Your Stuff Is?” at the monthly meeting of the Older Women’s League (OWL). 10 amnoon. 870 Market, 9th floor. 989- 4422; owlsf.org.

June 25: DON NOLAN explains the need to take care of the earth, through juggling, comedy, and audience participation, in “Eco-Tainment.” 2-3 pm. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

June 25: Noe Valley’s SummerFEST 2011 features activities, food, and entertainment, including a hayride, a chalk garden, petting zoo, and music along 24th Street. 1-6 pm.

June 25: The Acu–a Danza Teatro performs Una Secuencia De Innovaci—nes at Brava Theater. 8 pm. 2781 24th. caroleacuna.com.

June 26: The 41st SF PRIDE PARADE and celebration begins at Mission and Steuart, at 10 am.

June 27: Comedian Lisa Gedulding shows her movie, Esther and Me, at the ODD MONDAYS series. 7 pm; no-host supper at Haystack, 5:45 pm (RSVP jlsender@webtv.net). Phoenix Books, 3957 24th. 821- 2090.

June 28: The Noe Valley Library’s TODDLER TALES feature rhymes, movement, and music. 10:15 & 11 am. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.

June 28: MISSION POLICE STATION holds its regular community meeting, beginning at 6 pm. 630 Valencia. 558-5400.

June 28: Jacquie Proctor discusses her book Bay Area Beauty: The Artistry of HAROLD G. STONER, Architect, at the SF History Association meeting. 7 pm. St. Philip’s Church, 725 Diamond. 750-9986; sanfranciscohistory.org.

June 29: Jody Richardson leads a MUSIC & MOVEMENT class for ages 4 months to 6 years. 1:30-2:15 pm. Eureka Valley Library. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355- 5616; sfpl.org.

June 29: Jeni Britton Bauer brings Jeni’s Splendid ICE CREAMS at Home to Omnivore Books. 6-7 pm. 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.

June 30: Michael Buck’s WOOD SCULPTURE workshop for kids grades K through 5 runs from 2 to 3 pm. at the Eureka Valley Library. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.

July 1: The Rotunda Dance Series features a performance by the Nimely Pan AFRICAN DANCE Company. Noon. SF City Hall. 920- 9181; dancersgroup.org.

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


JULY & AUGUST: 2 FOR 1 The next Noe Valley Voice will be the July/August issue, hitting the streets the first week of July. Our deadline for July & August calendar items is June 20. Email calendar@noevalleyvoice.com or write Calendar, Noe Valley Voice, P.O. Box 460249, San Francisco, CA 94146. Note: Events in Noe Valley receive priority. Thanks for your help.