The next Noe Valley
Voice will be the December/January issue,
distributed the first week of December. The deadline for
Calendar items is Nov. 15.Emailcalendar@noevalleyvoice.com or write Calendar,Noe
Valley Voice, P.O. Box 460249, SF, CA 94146. Note:
Events in Noe Valley receive priority. We thank you.
NOE VALLEY VOICE CALENDAR
NOVEMBER 2012
Nov. 1-10: Noe Valley artists Victor Mario
Zaballa, Stan Heller, and Kit Cameron are exhibiting in
SOMArts DAY OF THE DEAD show, “Calling on the Spirits to Face
the Future.” Tues.-Fri., noon-7 pm; Sat., 11 am-5 pm; and
Sun., 11 am-3 pm. 934 Brannan. 863-1414; somarts.org.
Nov. 1-18: The 10th annual ALTERED BARBIE
Exhibition is on display at 50 Shotwell. Wed.-Sat., 1-8 pm;
Sun., 1-5 pm. alteredbarbie.com.
Nov. 1-25: ARTZONE 461 Gallery hosts
“Black & White,” new paintings by Randy Beckelheimer.
Wed.-Sun., noon-6 pm. 441-8680; artzone461.com.
Nov. 1-30: Noe Valley OVEREATERS
Anonymous meets Monday through Saturday, 7 am, at St. Aidan’s
Church, 101 Gold Mine Drive.oasf.org.
Nov. 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.
Nov. 1-Dec. 31: Noe Valley resident Don McCunn
displays art from Revisiting the Classics at
Castro Tarts.8 am-6 pm. 564 Castro. www.deofsf.com; 861-3268.
Nov. 1-Jan. 4, 2013: The 21st annual ART WITH
ELDERS exhibition is on display at City Hall. 8 am-8 pm. eldergivers.org.
Nov. 2: The ROTUNDA DANCE series
at City Hall features Los Lupeos de San José.Noon.
920-9181;axisdance.org.
Nov. 2 & 3: Supervisor SCOTT WIENER holds
office hours from 10 am to noon Friday at City Hall, Room 274,
and Saturday at 780 Café, 780 Valencia. 554-6968;scottwiener.com.
Nov. 2-18: GEOFF HOYLE returns to the
Marsh asGeezer. Fri., 8 pm; Sat., 8:30 pm. 1062
Valencia. 271-3256; themarsh.org.
Nov. 2-30: When Modern Was hosts a TRUNK
SHOW of “Extasia” jewelry (Nov. 2 & 3), website launch
party (Nov. 9 & 10), a French tabletop event (Nov. 24),
and a holiday merchandise launch (Nov. 30). 4027 & 4037
24th. 970-9030.
Nov. 2-30: The Friday night JAZZ
series continues at Bird & Beckett with artists including
Don Prell, Jimmy Ryan, and Chuck Peterson. 5:30-8 pm. 653
Chenery. 586-3733; birdbeckett.com.
Nov. 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.
Nov. 2-30: Dolores Park Cafe hosts Friday
night MUSIC and spoken word. 7:30-10 pm. 501 Dolores.
621-2936; doloresparkcafe.org.
Nov. 3: SFMOMA hosts an art talk,
“Affinities,” about Georgia O’Keefe and Ansel Adams. 2-3:30
pm. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.
Nov. 3: Thomas Douglas introduces The
DAHLIA BAKERY Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle. 3-4
pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712;omnivorebooks.com.
Nov. 3: The 13th annual Potrero Hill
HISTORY NIGHT features a barbecue at 5:30 pm and talks byChronicle columnist
Carl Nolte and biologist Christopher Richard at 7 pm.
International Studies Academy, 655 De Haro. 863-0784.
Nov. 3, 10 & 17: Join school coaches at free-style
SATURDAY SPORTS, including skateboarding, on the blacktop at
Alvarado School. 10 am-1:30 pm. 625 Douglass (enter on
Eureka). 695-5695;antjc@hotmail.com.
Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24: The Noe Valley FARMERS
MARKET brings you fresh produce and live musicians from 8 am
to 1 pm. 3861 24th. 248-1332;noevalleyfarmersmarket.com.
Nov. 3-27: Meet under the rainbow
flag at Harvey Milk Plaza (Castro and Market) for a City
Guides walking tour of the CASTRO. Sat., Sun. & Tues., 11
am. 557-4266; sfcityguides.org.
Nov. 4: Deb Perelman shares tales from
her blog, The Smitten Kitchen.2-3 pm.
OMNIVORE Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.
Nov. 4: Richard May talks about his new
book, Ginger Snaps: Photos and Stories “about
queer redheaded people.” 3:30-5 pm. Le Zinc French Bistro,
4063 24th. RSVP to richard.may1313@gmail.com.
Nov. 4: Noe Valley CHAMBER MUSIC hosts
an emerging artists concert by the Delphi Trio. 4 pm. St.
Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1111 O’Farrell. 648-5236;nvcm.org.
Nov. 4, 11 & 18: The Sunday JAZZ series at Bliss
Bar features pianist Ken Berman (Nov. 4), vocalist Kenny
Washington (Nov. 11), and vocalist Daria (Nov. 18). 4: 30-7:30
pm. 4026 24th. 826-6200; blissbarsf.com.
Nov. 4 & 18: SF City Guides leads a free
WALKING TOUR of Noe Valley on first and third Sundays at 1:30
pm. Meet at the Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey.
557-4266; sfcityguides.org.
Nov. 4-25: The Glen Park Village
Farmers’ Market offers PRODUCE Sundays through Nov. 25. 10
am-2 pm. Glen Park BART parking lot, Bosworth and
Arlington. pcfma.com.
Nov. 4-25: Meet at the gold fire hydrant
at 20th and Church at 11 am for a City Guides walking tour of
the MISSION DOLORES area. 557-4266; sfcityguides.org.
Nov. 4-Dec. 16: Little Folkies offer classes
for ages 5 and under at Mobu Dance Studio, 1605 Church, and
Russo Music, 4072 24th. littlefolkies.com.
Nov. 5: Poet Grace Marie Grafton
discusses Other Cluesat the ODD MONDAYS series;
singer Julie Dillon opens the program. 7 pm; no-host supper at
Haystack, 5:30 pm (RSVP jlsender@webtv.net).
Phoenix Books, 3957 24th. 821-2090.
Nov. 6: ELECTION DAY. Polls are open 7
am to 8 pm. sos.ca.gov/elections, 554-4375.
Nov. 6: Noe Valley author Wendy Bertrand
reads and signs Enamored With Place: As Woman + As
Architect at Phoenix Books. 5-6 pm. 3957 24th.
821-3477.
Nov. 6, 13 & 27: Little ones enjoy rhymes
and songs by children’s librarian Catherine Starr at TODDLER
TALES at the Noe Valley Library. 10:15 and 11 am. 451 Jersey.
355-5707; sfpl.org.
Nov. 6, 13, 20 & 27: The Eureka Valley Library
offers its own TODDLER TALES on Tuesdays, 10:30 am. 1 Jose
Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.
Nov. 6-27: Larkin Street Youth Services
gives free rapid HIV TESTING for youth 24 and under. 5-7 pm.
The Center, 1800 Market. 673-0911; sfcenter.org.
Nov. 6-27: A Tuesday PUPPY SOCIAL for dogs
6 months and younger offers education and interaction. K9
Scrub Club, 1734 Church. Online registration required:k9scrubclub.com.
Nov. 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 atsfrecpark.org, 773-8185; livingtaichi@yahoo.com.
Nov. 6 & 20; Dec. 4: Fairmount Elementary offers
SCHOOL TOURS from 8:30 to 9:30 am. 65 Chenery. Reserve a spot
at 695-5669; wearefairmount.com.
Nov. 7: Take a WALKING TOUR of the
Civic Center and City Hall, sponsored by the San Francisco
Museum and Historical Society. 1 pm. Meet at the Pioneer
Monument on Fulton between Hyde and Larkin. Res. required:
537-1105; rsvp@sfhistory.org.
Nov. 7: Cynthia Nims discusses SALTY
SNACKS: Make Your Own Chips, Crisps, Crackers, Pretzels,
Dips, and Other Savory Bites.6-7 pm.
Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712;omnivorebooks.com.
Nov. 7: The Ebene Quartet performs a
“CONCERT with Conversation” at Community Music Center. 6-7 pm.
544 Capp. 647-6015.
Nov. 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.
Nov. 7-28: Alison Faith Levy offers Big
Time TOT ROCK classes on Wednesdays at 10 and 11 am. Playhouse
Noe Valley, 3961 24th. 800-7735;theplayhouseatnoevalley.com.
Nov. 7-28: The Castro Farmers’
Market has fresh PRODUCE on Wednesdays through Dec. 19. 4-8 pm.Noe
at Market. pcfma.com.
Nov. 7-28 & Dec. 4: AL-ANON meets Wednesdays
8 to 9:30 pm at St. Philip’s Church. 725 Diamond.
834-9940; al-anonsf.org.
Nov. 7 & Dec. 5: The GLBT HISTORY MUSEUM has a
free day on the first Wednesday of the month. 11 am-7 pm. 4127
18th. 621-1107.
Nov. 7 & Dec. 5: Bliss Bar’s COMEDY Open Mike
happens on first Wednesdays, from 7:30 pm. 4026 24th.
826-6200; blissbarsf.com.
Nov. 7-Jan. 2: Susan Sanford exhibits mixed
media ARTWORK in “The Emperor and the Nightingale: Studies at
the Intersection of Technology and Nature.” Reception Nov. 24,
6-8 pm. Paxton Gate Curiosities for Kids, 766 Valencia.
252-9990.
Nov. 8: Drop in to the LGBT
SENIOR discussion group on second Thursdays at 30th Street
Senior Center. 10-11:30 am. 225 30th. 296-8995, ext. 5.
Nov. 8: Alex Lewin discusses the
science of Real Food FERMENTATION: Preserving Whole
Fresh Food with Live Cultures in Your Home Kitchen.6-7
pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712;omnivorebooks.com.
Nov. 8: The in-house chef from Ecopia Farms Direct offers a
MICROGREEN tasting, with olive oil and balsamics, from 6 to 8
pm. Olive This Olive That. 304 Vicksburg. 251-7520.
Nov. 8-10: Students at the Ruth Asawa
School of the Arts perform Moliere’s COMEDY Tartuffe. 7:
30
pm; Sat., 2 pm. 555 Portola. sfsota.org.
Nov. 8-21: The 11th annual SF DOCFEST
screens at the Roxie (3117 16th) and the Shattuck in Berkeley
(2230 Shattuck). For a schedule: 820-3907;sfindie.com.
Nov. 9: The Noe Valley Library hosts a
workshop for teens and tweens, “HENNA Body Art.” 3:45-5:15 pm.
451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.
Nov. 9 & 10: Peter Linenthal hosts SILENT
MOVIE Night, featuring Sunrise from 1927 and
home movies from the 1930s. Fri., 8 pm; Sat. 1 & 8 pm. New
Potrero Theater/SF Gurdjieff Society, 312 Connecticut.
863-0874.
Nov. 10: James Lick Middle
School’s first annual Bulldog Day and DOG SHOW includes
competitions for best trick and best costume; all breeds
welcome. 11 am-4 pm. 1220 Noe. bulldogday.org.
Nov. 10: An ICE CREAM SOCIAL and Swing
Night at the Upper Noe Rec Center features a swing music band
and dance lessons. 5-8 pm. 296 Day.noevalleyreccenter.com.
Nov. 10: Sally Love Saunders will read
at a POETRY GATHERING at the Cultural Integration Fellowship.
11 am-12:30 pm. 2650 Fulton. 668-1559.
Nov. 10: The Sitdown READERS’ THEATRE
reads Moliere’s comedy Tartuffe in English
and French. 2-5 pm. Joe DiMaggio Clubhouse, 2000 Mason.
274-0270;sfpl.org.
Nov. 10: Natural Resources invites
you to meet doulas (2-4 pm) and home-birth MIDWIVES (4-6 pm).
1367 Valencia. 550-2611; naturalresources-sf.com.
Nov. 11: The monthly PFLAG support
group features speakers and discussion from 2 to 4:15 pm. St.
Francis Lutheran Church, 152 Church near Market. 921-8850;pflagsf@aol.com.
Nov. 12: Diane Sanfilippo
introduces Practical PALEO: A Customized Approach to
Health and a Whole-Foods Lifestyle.6-7 pm.
Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.
Nov. 12: David Hawkins, Samson Koletkar,
Stefani Silverman, Kate Willett, and Lisa Geduldig star in
Kung Pao KOSHER COMEDY at El Rio. 8 pm. 3158 Mission. elriosf.com.
Nov. 13: Parents for PUBLIC
SCHOOLS offers a workshop, “Finding a Public School for Your
Child.” 6:30-8 pm. Eureka Valley Library, 1 Jose Sarria Court
(16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.
Nov. 13 & 27: Daniel Webster Elementary
offers a SCHOOL TOUR starting at 10 am. 465 Missouri.
695-5787; danielwebster-sf.com.
Nov. 14: Ursula Marsten, owner of West
Portal’s White Rose Boutique, discusses her life in Germany
and North America at the Canadian Women’s Club meeting. 11
am-1 pm. Basque Cultural Center, 599 Railroad, South SF. canadianwomensclub.org.
Nov. 14: The Mission Cultural Center
hosts a COOKING CONTEST, “Mole to Die For.” 6 pm. 2868
Mission. 543-2796
Nov. 14: The GREAT BOOKS discussion
group at the Noe Valley Library begins at 6:15 p.m. 451
Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.
Nov. 14: Help Mission Graduates raise
money for college by dining out at one of 20 Mission District
restaurants participating in FOOD FOR THOUGHT. Find the list
at www.missiongraduates.org.
Nov. 16: Kim O’Donnel discusses Meat
Lover’s MEATLESS CELEBRATIONS: Year-Round Vegetarian Feasts.6-7
pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.
Nov. 16 & 17: Gallery of Jewels hosts an
Alberian and Aulde TRUNK SHOW. Fri., 3-8 pm (3-5 pm by
appointment); Sat., 11 am-6 pm. 4089 24th. 285-0626.
Nov. 16 & 20: Preschool FILMS screen at
10:15 and 11 am. Noe Valley Library, 451 Jersey.
355-5707; sfpl.org.
Nov. 17: Come over and see the good
dogs Rocket DOG RESCUE has up for
adoption at 4027 24th Street. 642-4786.
Nov. 17: The Ruth Asawa School of the
Arts JAZZ BAND performs at7:30 pm. 555
Portola. sfsota.org.
Nov. 19: Noe Valley writer Paul Singer
discusses How I Endured Years of Medical Treatment and
Lived to Write About Itat the ODD MONDAYS series;
singer Julie Dillon opens the program. 7 pm; no-host supper at
Haystack, 5:30 pm (RSVP jlsender@webtv.net).
Phoenix Books, 3957 24th. 821-2090.
Nov. 19: The Porchlight STORYTELLING
SERIES’Tales from the Green Room features music
and stories by Anthony Bedard, Brian Gorman, Chuck Prophet,
Sylvie Simmons, and Davy Vain. 8 pm. Verdi Club,
2424 Mariposa. Check times at porchlightsf.com.
Nov. 23: The 17th annual TURKEY TROT
Americana Music Feast at Café du Nord features Col. Jimmy
& the Blackfish and Hang Jones. 9 pm. 2170 Market.
665-0480; shelbyashpresents.net.
Nov. 24-25 & Dec.
1-2: The 34th annual Women’s
Building Celebration of CRAFTSWOMEN features more than 150
juried artists. 10 am-5 pm. Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason.
650-615-6838;celebrationofcraftswomen.org.
Nov. 27: Greg Gaar, author of San
Francisco: A Natural History, discusses HABITAT
RESTORATION at the SF History Association. 7 pm. St. Philip’s
Church, 725 Diamond. 750-9986; sanfranciscohistory.org.
Nov. 28: Kirstin Jackson introduces his
MEMOIR COOKBOOK, Souvenirs: Stories and Recipes from
My Life.6-7
pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; omnivorebooks.com.
Nov. 29: Hubert Keller discusses It’s
Not You, It’s Brie: Unwrapping America’s Unique Culture of
CHEESE.6-7
pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712;omnivorebooks.com.
Nov. 28: The Noe Valley MERCHANTS and
Professionals Association meets the last Wednesday of the
month. 9 am. Bank of America, 4098 24th. 641-8687.
Nov. 28: MISSION POLICE STATION holds
its regular community meeting, beginning at 6 pm. 630
Valencia. 558-5400.
Nov. 28: Kim Severson and Julia Moskin
discussCOOKFIGHT: Two Cooks, 12 Challenges, an Epic Battle
for Kitchen Dominance.6-7 pm. Omnivore
Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712;omnivorebooks.com.
Nov. 28: Citywide POETRY contest and
reading series “Poets 11” features a reading at the Glen Park
Library. 6:30-7:30 pm. 2825 Diamond. 355-2858.
Nov. 28: The Noe Valley BOOK discussion
group meets on third Wednesdays at 7 pm. Noe Valley Library,
451 Jersey. 355-5707; sfpl.org.
Nov. 28: Dr. Corey R. Cooke analyzes the
ELECTION RESULTS at the Noe Valley Democratic Club meeting
(free and open to the public). 7:30 pm. St. Philip’s Church,
725 Diamond. molly@ffrsf.com.
Nov. 28-Dec. 9: FILM FESTIVAL “Another Hole in
the Head” screens at the Roxie (3117 16th), Terra Gallery (511
Harrison), the Victoria Theater (2961 16th), and the Vortex
Room (1082 Howard). 820-3907; sfindie.com.
Nov. 30: “Art on the Go: Families”
features an Exra Jack Keats STORY TIME, followed by a collage
bookmark workshop. 4-5 pm. Eureka Valley Library, 1 Jose
Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616; sfpl.org.
Nov. 30 & Dec. 1: The Ruth Asawa School of the
Arts hosts a Band, Orchestra, and Symphony CONCERT.7:30
pm. 555 Portola. sfsota.org.
Dec. 2: Music on the Hill presents a
concert of works by Brahms, Piazzola, Barboteu, and Brian
Wilson, performed by the SIERRA ENSEMBLE. 7 pm. St. Aidan’s
Church, 101 Gold Mine Drive. 820-1429.
Dec. 8: Artistic License, a guild of
period revival artisans, hosts a GALA BENEFIT for the Bayview
Opera House. 8 pm. Green Room, War Memorial Veterans
Building, artisansball.org.
Dec. 13: Richard May and David Sweet
celebrate their new book Ginger Snaps: Photos &
Stories at Cliché Noe Gifts. 7-9 pm. 4175 24th.
282-5416.
The next Noe Valley
Voice will be the December/January issue,
distributed the first week of December. The deadline for
Calendar items is Nov. 15.Emailcalendar@noevalleyvoice.com or write Calendar,Noe
Valley Voice, P.O. Box 460249, SF, CA 94146. Note:
Events in Noe Valley receive priority. We thank you.
