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Compression :: Rukkuz Dieselboy / Emalkay

RUKKUZ MUZIC — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:28:47 GMT

Location: San Francisco

Friday, January 15, 2010 - 10:00 PM

COMPRESSION is here with three rooms of big bad bass and dirty bizness. If you don't know, baby, time to get to know. Upstairs, in the COMPRESSION ROOM, the Yay's most notorious drum n' bass crew will be thundering out the funk with jungle legend DIESEL BOY(Human Imprint) -- from the world renown" PLANET OF THE DRUMS ". And no, this ain't some kinda weird drum and bass bullshit. This is in-your-face dancefloor funk -- dnb how you want it to be, how you remember it when it was the hands-in-the-air, raucous party SHIT. COMPRESSION jump-up kings 2 CENTS will have the place bouncing alongside MC DINO (Bassrush LA) , dubwise don LUKEINO will be pure vibing , and big groove wizard SHARP will have the skankers skanking (and the smokers smoking) with help from the ZEZO 1. COMPRESSION IS BACK mama, and the attic is going to be ROCKING. Two floors down, deep in the basement, get ready for the nasty dubstep groove of the RUKKUZ ROOM and The UK dubstep Kings EMALKAY, and ITCHY ROBOT. Also LA's own KNORSQ . Notwithstanding the fact the basement soundsystem is brand new and programmed to kill, RUKKUZ is bringing reinforced bass, so for the love of christ, remember your earplugs and get ready to ROAST IT. Bay area overlords SAMSUPA and ATOS 1 are coming to conquer, and with MC CHILD on the mic, you know that the basement is going to get SICK. as FUCK.

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Day of Action for Reproductive Justice Stop the War on Women

MaryAnn — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:58:19 GMT

Location: Financial District

Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 10:00 AM

Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 10am Justin Herman Plaza's Music Concourse, San Francisco The Bay Area Coalition for Our Reproductive Rights is hosting a multi-issue, peaceful Rally & March Against the anti-abortion, anti-gay "Walk for Life - West Coast" that will be in San Francisco on 1/23/2010. At 10 am we will gather at the Music Concourse (where Steuart Street meets Market Street) outside of Embarcadero BART for music by local artists and speakers from endorsing groups such as the California Coalition for Women Prisoners, West Coast Feminist Healthcare Project, World Can't Wait and Radical women. Between 11:30 am to 12 noon we will prepare to march in defense of women's rights, reproductive justice and healthcare rights for all. OUR DEMANDS: -- Affordable, accessible abortion without apology -- No insurance companies, no restrictions: universal healthcare now. -- An end to sexual violence and rightwing terrorism -- Protection for pro-choice doctors, our heroes. RIP Dr. Tiller -- Civil rights for queers, immigrants and women Activists, Volunteers and Endorsers needed for the upcoming Jan. 23, 2010 Day of Action for Reproductive Justice. Please call 415-864-1278 and ask for Anita, or email bacorrinfo [at] yahoo [dot] com, or visit BACORR.org.

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Eurocircle Presents: Let it Ring: Winter Mixer 2010! DJ Marcus from Holland

MJDJ — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:42:18 GMT

Location: SoMa

Thursday, January 7, 2010 - 7:30 PM

Let it ring! Winter Mixer Let your hears ring, Let your cell phone ring, Let the whole world ring in the new year bringing back old world elegance with new world fashion and glamour. So it is a safe environment to finally show off that sexy dress you want to wear and get everybody looking at you when you start moving your body to the sexy progressive house sound from DJ Marcus from Holland!! The other DJ's Tall Sasha www.tallsasha.com just a kick ass dj who has given supperclub a facelift with new beats! DJ Pollux from Russia This DJ knows how to keep a dance floor moving and above this pure talent he rocks the congas. Cool Little Appetizers will be served at 7.30 pm Guestlist is $5 no guestlist it is $10 email djmarcvanbrabant@yahoo.com Cheers

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Dancer's Night at El Morocco

Witchy — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:33:52 GMT

Location: Concord / Pleasant Hill / Martinez

Sunday, January 3, 2010 - 6:30 PM

Hey Friends! If you are in the San Fran area I will be dancing with Sirens In Sanity at El Morocco in Pleasant Hill on Sunday Jan 3rd! Make sure to get your reservations! The line up is to die for! Gorgeous dancers and fabulous food! Come join in the fun! Hugs and Shimmies! Dancer's Night at El Morocco  with Al 'Azifoon and special guests Mark and Ling Shien Bell of Helm  Sunday, January 3, 2010   6:30 pm  El Morocco Restaurant  2203 Morello Ave. at Taylor Blvd.  Pleasant Hill, CA 925-671-0132

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Setting the Stage for Hope

Cathey — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:41:54 GMT

Location: SoMa

Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 8:00 PM

SANDHOFF DISEASE – HOW A 13 YEAR OLD FIGHTS FOR HER LIFE WITH MUSIC! San Francisco Musician’s are fighting back with MUSIC - On Saturday, January 16, 2010 in San Francisco, Calif. at The SF BOX, Joe Blank presents the second of 3 concert fundraisers “SETTING THE STAGE FOR HOPE”, a benefit to aid Jessica Ann Bucher. Come join Elliott’s Evil Plan, our families and friends as we listen to some of the Bay Area's most talented performers to celebrate Jessie and help raise funds to save her fight against Sandhoff Disease! "This is a life threatening disease. There are only about 20 new cases of Sandhoff diagnosed per year in the United States, so this disease does not get a lot of attention or funding. Our only hope to save Jessie’s life was an experimental clinical trial Stem Cell Transplant performed only at the Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina costing over $500,000," says parents Adam and Cindy Bucher. "The SETTING THE STAGE FOR HOPE event performers are donating their talents to help raise money for the Bucher family in this time of crisis and the lineup of artists is impressive". Friends of Jessie and her family have been, and continue to, organize fund raising events to help Jessie maintain the level of care she needs. Your donations help save Jessie’s life! Doors open at 7:30pm; music and performances begin at 8:00pm and continue throughout the night until midnight. Performances by San Francisco's number one jam band, Elliott's Evil Plan including Bay Area guitarist, Elliott Shannonhouse along with other guitarist, Mike Miranda, pianist Dave Mehrwein, bass guitarist Steve Hazlewood, Joachim Greeve on drums and Cathey Cotten on Vocals. On Sunday afternoon, January 17, 2010 there will be a special family concert for children. Setting the Stage for Hope entertainment also includes a silent auction and food provided by Cindy Crater of http://www.barrel-tastings.com/

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Mama-To-Be Healing Gathering

Audrey — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:00:34 GMT

Location: Oakland Lake Merritt / Grand

Saturday, February 6, 2010 - 11:00 AM

February 6, 2010 Hosted by Bay Area birth doulas, Lindsay Germain, Deanna Mulder-Sauter and Audrey Muto, this restorative retreat for pregnant moms features: *prenatal yoga *prenatal massage *light, nourishing refreshments *birth-related film screening *information and discussion sessions This is a free, donation-based event. All proceeds go toward The Big Push For Midwives, a campaign to bring access to midwives and out-of-hospital care to all women. Learn more about The Big Push For Midwives at www.thebigpushformidwives.org. To register, and for more information, please visit mamalove.eventbrite.com. To learn more about Deanna, Audrey and Lindsay, visit www.rebirthingcollective.org, or email them at rebirthing.collective@gmail.com

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Radical Love & Relationship Workshop

wendyomatik — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:42:43 GMT

Location: Oakland Downtown

Thursday, February 4, 2010 - 7:00 PM

Radical Love & Relationship Workshop Thurs., Feb. 4th at 7PM AK PRESS 674 A 23rd Street (near MLK), Oakland, CA 94612 Tel: (510)208-1700 $15-10, sliding scale, Everyone welcome http://www.akpress.org/ WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Building on her feminist critique of love and relationships, Wendy presents the major concepts and challenges that we face trying to re-invent our relationships outside the dominant social paradigm. Radical love is the freedom to love whom you want, how you want, and as many as you want, so long a personal integrity, respect, honesty, and consent are at the core of any and all relationships. Radical love primarily focuses on love and intimacy, not sex and sexual conquest. At the heart of this work are three components: feminism, social activism, and revolution. The workshop is followed by a discussion and intended to create a non-judgmental support group. Wendy-O Matik is the author of “Redefining Our Relationships: Guidelines for Responsible Open Relationships,” a feminist critique of love and relationships outside the status quo. As an educator and spokesperson for the polyamory community, Wendy has become a revolutionary activist of the heart. Since the release of her book, she has taught over a hundred "Radical Love & Relationship" workshops internationally, helping to reshape the future of alternative relationship models for the 21st century. As an activist for social change, Wendy is pushing the boundaries on firmly rooted notions in mainstream society on relationships, love, gender, sexual equality, and sexual politics. She is available for educational and motivational discussions on the topic of alternative relationship models and responsible non-monogamy. Visit her at http://www.wendyomatik.com

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FemDomme Workshop with Midori in Oakland

lookingglassarts — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:50:55 GMT

Location: Oakland Downtown

Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 2:00 PM

Please join us at The Looking Glass January 10th, at 2 PM for: What: The Art of Feminine Dominance, Level I When: January 10th, 2 PM - 5 PM (Doors open at 1:30) Details: $25/person ($15 with student ID or hardship request) To purchase tickets in advance: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/92214 Please RSVP to: mail@thelookingglassarts.com for address and directions. The Art of Feminine Dominance Level I with Midori Elegance, power and confidence... Do you want to know how to be a dominant without being vulgar? How do you find a sexy and effective style of dominance that authentic to you? Using a special technique she developed Midori will help you to find your inner power femme archetype, allowing you to pursue erotic fulfillment of sensual power play. Not your typical how-to class, you'll discover the difference between constructive and destructive desires and point you towards ways of bringing satisfaction in play for both you and your partner. Midori will share with you her secrets of the feminine art of dominance. She will discuss the psychology, politics, practical exercises, techniques, fashion and more. This class is not limited to a gender, but for all who harbor the powerful woman within! Something for everyone from the novice to the experienced player. This is a prerequisite to Art of Feminine Dominance Level II and an excellent foundation for the Forte Femme women's weekend, which will be held in San Francisco, March 19 - 21. A long time San Franciscan and twisted kinkster, Midori is a sexuality educator and author with roots deep in Leather and sex positive activism. Frequent sightings of her from around the globe make us wonder if she ever sleeps or if she’s cloned her self. Our favorite power femme, she’s made an improbable career out of being the much sought after traveling sexpert. Don’t miss the groundbreaking book “Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage” that cracked open to mysteries to Westerners leading to a rush of interest in the rope arts, the hot essays in “Wild Side Sex: The Book of Kink” and twisted dark science fiction in “Master Han’s Daughter” Learn more about Midori & her classes and events at www.PlanetMidori.com

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The Marsh Extends Don Reed's E 14TH: TRUE TALES OF A RELUCTANT PLAYER

The Marsh — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:34:04 GMT

Location: Mission District

Friday, January 8, 2010 - 9:00 PM

100 Minutes 17+ One Intermission The Marsh Extends Don Reed’s East 14th Street: Jan 8-16, 2010 – Two weeks only! *** The Marsh Extends Don Reed’s East 14th – Tales Of A Reluctant Player January 8 through Jan 16, 2010. The Marsh MainStage, 1062 Valencia Street @ 22nd Street in San Francisco. Friday: 9 pm, Saturday: 5:00 pm Tickets are $20-35 Sliding Scale. $50 Reserved Seats. To buy tickets call 1-800-838-3006 or visit www.themarsh.org "Irresistible presence" - SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE "...Nothing short of amazing." EAST BAY EXPRESS "Hilarious. The audience can't stop laughing...Don Reed plays all the characters with both ease and inexhaustible energy" - THE NEW YORKER "A graceful genial performer...It's hard not to love 1970's funk and soul and Don Reed." - NY TIMES San Francisco's sleeper hit! Now in its ninth month! What’s more, during the week, Don Reed is the warm up host on Jay Leno’s new show. How cool is that! Back in 1970’s Oakland, his stepfather forced him to be a straight A, God-fearing church boy - but he wanted to be just like his dear old Dad. Too bad he didn’t know dear old Dad was a pimp.

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THAT 80s SHOW party

David — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:13:56 GMT

Location: Western Addition

Saturday, January 2, 2010 - 9:00 PM

From the producers of The PRINCE vs MICHAEL Experience, bombhiphop.com presents the ultimate 80's party. THAT 80's SHOW Saturday, January 2nd @ Madrone Art Bar 500 Divisadero @ Fell, San Francisco, CA 94117 Music starts at 9pm / $5 / 21+ The producers of Prince vs MJ present the ultimate 80s party. Cabbage Patch Kids, Rubik's Cube, Live Aid, Flashdance, Purple Rain, Beat Street, Yo MTV Raps, spandex, leggings & shoulder pads! For those who possess an eclectic taste in music we will be playing all genres from the 80's including new wave, hip-hop, rock, dance etc. If you grew up in the 80's come by and relive the decade and if you weren't around in the 80's come experience what you missed. Bust out your retro gear be it new wave, punk or hip-hop & enjoy this flashback to the 80’s. Like... totally awesome - gag me with a spoon! for more info and to view photos from previous parties go to http://www.bombhiphop.com/that80show.html

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Remedial Ropes: Beginning Bondage with Stefanos and Chey

citadelbent — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:58:28 GMT

Location: SoMa

Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 8:00 PM

This is the perfect class for you if your bondage skills begin and end with tying your shoes. We will briefly cover the basics of bondage safety, building a rope kit, and creating a rope bondage scene. We will then teach a 5-second cuff, the figure 8 knot, a basic body harness, arm gauntlets, and the best arm binder we’ve ever seen. - These are interactive classes- everyone will get tied up and everyone will learn to do the ties. - All Remedial Ropes Classes are stand alone and do not require any previous rope experience. - We provide Rope if needed and you do not need a partner to enjoy our classes. - Rope you could bring would be two 15 foot pieces, one 35 foot pieces. - We use nylon rope although any rope 1/2 or thinner will work in our classes. Thursday, Feb 25th Class from 8pm-10pm, doors open at 7:30pm At the SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St in San Francisco Stefanos and Chey have been doing rope bondage since 2005; they first learned bondage at Shibaricon 2005. They went to Shibaricon with mad shoelace tying skills, and sure wish they’d known the stuff they’ll teach in this class before going to a big bondage conference! Stefanos got a knot-tying badge in the Boy Scouts; Chey is an emergency room nurse.

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Maestro Stefanos Presents: Valentino's Inferno

citadelbent — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:50:41 GMT

Location: SoMa

Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 8:00 PM

A Night of Sensuous & Decadent Celebration for the Libertine & Lascivious. The Loquacious Purveyor of Perversion, Maestro Stefanos, invites you to make this February 13th a masked evening of food, fun and frolicking at San Francisco’s SF Citadel. Come out to play, come to dance, come to celebrate you and yours in the Inferno of the sinful... Some Attractions & Features: Dancing instruction by Swing Goth Kinky Operatic Performances Fire & Ice Appetizer Buffet (Catered by Decadence) Radio Broadcast by Sexploration with Monika Art Galleries Complimentary Spirited Beverage Buffet 3000+ sq ft dungeon SF Citadel, 1277 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA Admission: $30/person, $50/couple with RSVP $40/person, $60/couple without RSVP at the Door Information or RSVP at valentinosv@gmail.com Masks and Red Accents suggested Voyeurism and/or Play are welcome.

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BENT presents: Mardi Gras- a play party for kinky youth

citadelbent — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:45:53 GMT

Location: SoMa

Friday, February 5, 2010 - 8:00 PM

BENT hosts Stefanos and Chey invite you celebrate Mardi Gras, French Quarter style! Wear a revealing costume, flash for beads, and enjoy the irresistibly fun, vibrant, sarcastic, and sassy vibe of Mardi Gras. BENT is San Francisco’s biggest ongoing dungeon event, regularly drawing almost 200 people into the SF Citadel- you won’t want to miss it! Upstairs: DJs Raven and Slaveboy, dance space, stripper pole, French Quarter-themed performance, social area, and succulent snacks. Downstairs: 2500+ square feet of sex-positive dungeon space with room for flogging or fucking as takes your fancy. Friday, Feb. 5th, 2010 9PM-2AM At the SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St, SF $20 at the door Volunteer for 1 hour and get in free! E-mail bent.sf@gmail.com As always, costumes are appreciated but NOT required- any sexy, fetish, goth, attractive, or basic black attire is great. For costumes, think green, gold, purple, and over-the-top. Bent is for kinky youth- for the purposes of this party, "youth" is 18, 19, 20's and 30's

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The 8th Annual Capricorn Party w/ Mikael Stavostrand, The Martin Brothers, Solar & Galen, Little John, Mozaic, Digital Honey & Stridah

daxpresents — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:59:13 GMT

Location: Potrero Hill

Saturday, January 9, 2010 - 10:00 PM

Dax Presents Saturday, January 9th, 2009 THE CAPRICORN PARTY ~ 8th Annual ~ with a very special guest from Sweden: :: MIKAEL STAVOSTRAND - LIVE :: Mikael Stavostrand is a key figure of the Swedish electronic music scene that has produced some of the most essential experimental electronic music of the past years. He has released over 30 12" Ep's and 19 Albums on respected labels such as Kindisch/Get Physical, Spectral Sound, Minisketch, Adjunct, Lick My Deck, Sounderground, We Are, Sushitech, Thema. ~ along with local heroes ~ JUSTIN MARTIN (dirtybird) CHRISTIAN MARTIN (dirtybird) SOLAR (sunset) GALEN (sunset) ~ RAINDANCE & NEXUS djs ~ LITTLE JOHN DIGITAL HONEY MOZAIC STRIDAH VJ SCIENCE & DAX (open source video mixing) ------------------------------------------------------------------ with RSVP: $5 before 11:30, $10 after without RSVP: $15 $5 for Capricorns all night long! RSVP at http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=206601508379 ------------------------------------------------------------------ MIGHTY 119 Utah @ 15th Street, SF 10pm - 4am / 21+ ------------------------------------------------------------------

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The Marsh presents The Wave

The Marsh — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:31:24 GMT

Location: Mission District

Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 5:00 PM

The Marsh is proud to announce MYT’s Teen Troupe in the world premiere of THE WAVE, a musical by Ron Jones THE WAVE Written by Ron Jones Directed by Cliff Mayotte A 1967 classroom experiment in Fascism that shook a school! The Marsh is proud to announce Marsh Youth Theater’s (MYT’s) Teen Troupe in the world premiere of THE WAVE, a musical by Ron Jones. The play is based on an actual classroom experiment in fascism conducted by Jones in 1967 while he was a history teacher at Cubberley High School in Palo Alto. During a five-day period students gave up their ‘freedom’ for the prospect of being superior to their classmates. Almost immediately, the experiment got out of control. Student curiosity and questioning were replaced with conformity and violence. The perspectives of the actual students who comprised the experiment in 1967 will be incorporated into the show’s production. The Wave translates as a story for our time, challenging MYT teen actors and their audience to examine their deepest beliefs about politics and social pressure. MYT Teen Troupe is an intimate performing ensemble that gives form to the special talents and creative ideas of high school and college students. Teen Troupe encourages collaboration between teen actors, dancers, writers, musicians, visual and video artists and theater technicians. Saturday, January 30: 5:00 pm Sunday, January 31:2:00 pm Friday, February 5: 8:00 pm Saturday, February 6: 8:00 pm Sunday, February 7: 2:00 pm The Marsh, 1062 Valencia Street between 21st & 22nd Streets TICKETS: $14 General Admission; $7 Student Rate; $50 reserved seats For tickets, call 800-838-3006 or visit www.themarsh.org For more information call 415-826-5750, email myt@themarsh.org or visit www.themarsh.org Event Website: http://www.themarsh.org/myt_perform.html THE WAVE Written by Ron Jones Directed by Cliff Mayotte A 1967 classroom experiment in Fascism that shook a school! Directed by Cliff Mayotte Music by David Denny, Kathy Peck, Emily Klion Music Directed by Frederick Harris Choreography by Tricia Lam Sets by Alex Bargas 2 hours; one intermission; Ages 8 & up

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Breath Yoga

Jody — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:39:59 GMT

Location: Hayward / Castro Valley

Saturday, January 9, 2010 - 3:00 PM

Breath Yoga at the Main Library Saturday, January 9, 2010, 3:00-4:45pm, Hayward Main Library, 835 C St. @ Mission Blvd. (2 blocks from Hayward BART) Breath Yoga shows you how to breathe better thereby decreasing stress and increasing your energy levels. You will enjoy more in life. Enjoy the serenity and calm. Come and join this free workshop. Contact 510-881-7980 for information.

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Books and Fresh Produce! Hayward Public Library Book Sale

Jody — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:37:33 GMT

Location: Hayward / Castro Valley

Saturday, January 9, 2010 - 9:00 AM

Books and Fresh Produce! Hayward Public Library Book Sale Sat, Jan. 9th & 23rd, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Hayward Farmer’s Market-C Street & Watkins, Hayward, CA (2 blocks from Hayward BART) Friends of the Hayward Library book sales are held at the downtown Farmers Market on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. In case of rain, the sale will be in front of the Main Library. Contact 510-881-7980 for info.

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English Conversation Group

Jody — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:34:39 GMT

Location: Hayward / Castro Valley

Wednesday, January 6, 2010 - 6:30 PM

English Conversation Group Wednesdays–January 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, 2010 from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. @ Hayward Public Library- Weekes Park, 27300 Patrick Avenue (near E. Tennyson/Hwy. 880 Interchange), Hayward, CA 94541 Come and practice speaking English with others who are learning. All levels are welcome. No registration is required. For more information please contact Melesha.Owen@hayward-ca.gov or 510-293-5239.

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Mystery Novels by Women: “Aunt Dimity’s Death”, By Nancy Atherton

Jody — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:31:57 GMT

Location: Hayward / Castro Valley

Tuesday, January 5, 2010 - 6:30 PM

Mystery Novels by Women: “Aunt Dimity’s Death”, By Nancy Atherton Tuesday, January 5th, 2010- 6:30 p.m., Hayward Main Library, 835 C St. @ Mission Blvd. (2 blocks from Hayward BART) In the first of an unusual British cozy/ghost story mystery series by Nancy Atherton, American Lori Shepherd, suffering from depression caused by her recent divorce, her mother’s death, and an erratic income, receives notice of an inheritance of a Cotswold cottage from an “Aunt Dimity” whom Lori thought was a fictional character in her mother’s bedtime stories. When Lori travels to England to meet the requirements of the will with the Boston lawyer who found her, she finds that she has inherited not just a lovely cottage but a ghost and a WWII mystery. Lori must now discover exactly who Aunt Dimity really was. Contact 510-881-7980 for information

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Laughter Yoga

Jody — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:29:24 GMT

Location: Hayward / Castro Valley

Saturday, January 2, 2010 - 3:00 PM

Laughter Yoga in the Main Library Saturday, January 2, 2010, 3:00-4:45pm, Hayward Main Library, 835 C St. @ Mission Blvd. (2 blocks from Hayward BART) A free Laughter Yoga workshop is presented monthly by Lydia Gonzales at the Hayward Public Library. Come and join in the laughter, the stress reduction and learning silliness is great for your health. Contact 510-881-7980 for information.

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Understanding Bollywood through music

ellen — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:46:51 GMT

Location: SoMa

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - 7:00 PM

Join Robin Sukhadia in this 6 session exploration of the magical aesthetic of Bollywood film music. Through screenings, discussions, in-class performance demonstrations, field trips (SF International Asian American Film Festival), and guest lecturers, students will deconstruct the arrangements, themes and structure of Bollywood film songs from the 1930’s to present day. Bollywood film songs will be used to examine the larger context of South Asian culture. Film-viewing, readings, lecture, and discussion will introduce students to Bollywood dance/costume, issues of gender roles and marriage, reaffirming the values of family and duty (dharma), Hindu-Muslim conflicts, and the resurgence of nationalism. Films will be in Hindi with English subtitles; no knowledge of Hindi or Indian culture is required to take this course. Special focus will be given to some of the great film composers, including SD Burman, Naushad, RD Burman and AR Rahman. The influences and impact of playback singers such as Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Rafi and Mukesh will also be explored. Sequences from the following landmark Bollywood films will be presented for discussion: Maqbool, Omkara, Mughal e Azaam, Dil Se, Sholay, Qurbani, Silsila, Jodhaa Akbar, Lagaan, Devdas, Umrao Jaan and more.

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Exploratorium After Dark -- Resolution

Raphael — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:44:14 GMT

Location: Marina / Cow Hollow

Thursday, January 7, 2010 - 6:00 PM

Cocktails, Conversation, and Adult-Oriented Programming 6-10pm Examine the role resolution plays in how we see, hear, taste, and feel, and how our minds synthesize sensations into a coherent (if sometimes incorrect) understanding of the world. For one night only, this After Dark event features a special installation of the Cubatron by Bay Area artist and engineer Mark Lottor. A visually stunning and surprising favorite of music and art festival audiences, the Cubatron is a 3D light sculpture made from 8x8 foot modular cubes, each containing 1000 individually programmable RGB LEDs. This event is included in the price of admission to the Exploratorium. Or become an After Dark/Exploratorium member and receive admission to the whole season for under $25. To sign up for the Exploratorium’s After Dark email list and receive event details, contact afterdark@exploratorium.edu. Go to: http://press.exploratorium.edu/exploratorium-after-dark-resolution-january-2010- 2/

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1/29 For Fuck's Sake! An erotic education art show in SF

virgie — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:29:39 GMT

Location: Mission District

Friday, January 29, 2010 - 7:00 PM

Dear Friends, Sex Nerds & Perverts, Your presence is requested for the Erotic Education Art Show: For Fuck's Sake. This promises to be an evening of yumminess, sex positivism, and sexpertise, complete with treats, erotic performance and art, music, a silent auction (thanks to donations from Good Vibrations) and trained sex educators to answer your questions. This evening is dedicated to the expansion of knowledge about sex and sexuality. Please, see the flier for the event, and I would much appreciate your telling a friend or 5 about the event. I truly hope you can make it! Date: Friday, January 29 Time: 7-midnight Venue: Sub-Mission Gallery, 2183 Mission St. (between 17th and 18th. Yes, that means you can BART!) $5@door (which will go to support future sex ed endeavors) x( o ), Virgie Tovar http://virgietovar.blogspot.com p.s. If you're interested in submitting, I'm still accepting erotic artists/performers!

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Strangelove: NEW YEAR'S DAY

tomasdiablo — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:25:15 GMT

Location: SoMa

Friday, January 1, 2010 - 9:00 PM

Why spend inflated prices to get into some crowded bar on New Year's Eve? Why risk life and limb with so many drunk drivers on the road, and so many idiots spilling out into the streets? Screw that.. New Year's DAY is where it's at. Friday, January 1st, Strangelove celebrates NEW YEAR'S DAY. In the back room, DJs Tomas Diablo (Strangelove) and Bryan Hawk (Asylum - Sacramento) ring in the new decade with a look back at the best music from the 2000's. That's right - it's all new, all night! In the front room, DJs Orko (Dancing Ghosts) and Daniel Skellington (Compulsion) revisit the golden age of goth, new wave, and industrial with the best of the 80's and 90's! Strangelove is every first Friday at the CAT CLUB (Folsom and 8th), with different themes and guests every month. There's lots of room to dance and socialize, and if you keep dancing, we keep the party going until 3AM! Drink Special: the Broken Resolution details... STRANGELOVE Friday, January 1st: NEW YEAR'S DAY In the Back Room: The Best of the 2000's with DJs TOMAS DIABLO (Strangelove) and BRYAN HAWK (Asylum - Sacramento) In the Front Room: The Best of the 80's and 90's with DJs DANIEL SKELLINGTON (Compulsion) and ORKO (Dancing Ghosts) at THE CAT CLUB (Folsom and 8th) 21+. 9PM-3AM . $6. Free before 10 http://www.strangelovesf.com

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Soul Sanctuary, Friday Jan 1st, 2010, at the Vet's Hall - Santa Cruz

Dolphin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:53:30 GMT

Location: City of Santa Cruz

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 - 12:00 PM

Treasured Soul, Welcome to the first Soul Sanctuary of the new year! We'll be gathering for a special New Years Day Dance at noon until 2 pm. in the main auditorium. YUM from San Luis Obispo will be playing, bringing their lively, global beat especially crafted for play and awakening. Philip Novotny, YUM"s facilitator, provides light guidance and visioning. You may meet some new friends as well, because Soul Sanctuary is the closing dance of TIMBAVATI, our conscious New Years celebration. You may attend Soul Sanctuary on its own for $15 (or use a SS pass), or enjoy it as part of your Timbavati experience. If you're wanting extra New Years yumminess, join Michael McEvoy for his New Year yoga class, which takes place just before Timbavati gets rolling, 5:30-7:15, upstairs at the Vets Hall. Many Blessings Laura Doors: 11:45 am. The Wellspring, our freestyle jam, featuring YUM: noon - 2 pm. Lounge in our silk draped oasis while you set your New Years intentions in the body Admission: $15, or included with TIMBAVATI entry (www.timbavati.info)

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Singles Tour of Spain

RichGosse — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:00:56 GMT

Location: Walnut Creek

Friday, April 2, 2010 - 9:00 AM

Join a large group of friendly singles as we tour Spain, April 2-11, 2010, without paying the dreaded Singles Supplement! The tour is co-sponsored by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by The Singles Travel Company, CST# 1002864-10. INCLUDES: •8 nights first class hotel accommodations (twin bedded rooms with private bath or shower) •Hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for handing one bag •Professional Tour Director •Private deluxe motor coach with air-conditioning and extra leg room •8 Buffet Breakfasts •4 three course dinners, including Welcome Dinner in Madrid and Farewell Dinner in Barcelona •Madrid guided sightseeing, including Puerta del Sol, Plaza de Espana, Paliament, Cibeles Fountain, Calle Alcala, Paseo de Castellana, Prado Museum •Cordoba guided sightseeing, including Alcazar, Jewish Quarter, Mosque of the Caliphs •Seville guided sightseeing, including Maria Luisa Park, Plaza de Espana, Cathedral with Columbus’ tomb, Santa Cruz Quarter, optional Flamenco Show •Troglodyte Cave Dwellings; Mora Pass •Valencia guided walking tour •Granada guided sightseeing, including Alhambra and Water Gardens of the Generalife •Barcelona guided sightseeing including Columbus Monument, Ramblas and Plaza de Cataluna, Paseo de Gracia, Montjuic Hill, Guardi’s Sagrada Familia, and the Gothic Quarter •Learning about Spanish culture, foods, wines, social life, and customs. COST: $1749 per person, land only. MORE INFO ABOUT SINGLES TRAVEL at http://www.SinglesTravelCompany.com or call toll-free at 1-888-286-8687. SINGLES PARTIES IN THE SAN FRANCISCO AREA at http://www.ThePartyHotline.com LISTEN FREE TO EXPERTS ON DATING at http://www.SinglesPodcastingNetwork.com

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Scranton with Groovy Judy and Outlier

Scranton — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:51:31 GMT

Location: Downtown / Civic Center

Thursday, January 7, 2010 - 9:00 PM

Don't miss Scranton with headliner Groovy Judy and opener Outlier! No cover for three great bands in this cool North Beach venue!! http://www.myspace.com/margaretscranton http://www.myspace.com/groovyjudy http://www.myspace.com/sfoutlier

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Scranton with Groovy Judy and Art Najera Band

Scranton — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:31:55 GMT

Location: Hayward / Castro Valley

Saturday, January 2, 2010 - 9:00 PM

Don't miss Scranton's first show of 2010 with Groovy Judy and the Art Najera band! Keep your holiday weekend going! No cover!! http://www.myspace.com/margaretscranton http://www.myspace.com/groovyjudy http://www.myspace.com/najeraband

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[KONTROL] w/ Guy Gerber & Alexi Delano

Kimpossible — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:07:12 GMT

Location: SF Bay Area

Saturday, January 2, 2010 - 10:00 PM

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 [ K O N T R O L ] minimal techno + avant house every 1st Saturday at The Endup featuring from Tel Aviv, Israel: ::: GUY GERBER - LIVE ::: (Supplement Facts . Cocoon . Cadenza) Combining elements of techno, minimal, house, and progressive with stirring melodies and a generous amount of talent, Guy Gerber has taken the dance music world by storm over the last several years, culminating in him receiving the award for Best Minimal Artist at the 2009 DJ Awards in Ibiza. and from New York City: ::: ALEXI DELANO ::: (Plus 8 . Clink . Svek . Poker Flat . Plastic City) Born in Chile and raised in Sweden where he began his prolific production career alongside friend Cari Lekebusch, Alexi Delano has covered considerable range in his 20+ years in the biz, from techno and minimal under his own name, to deep house under his popular ADNY moniker. plus special guest: ::: MARC SMITH - LIVE ::: (Karloff . Auralism . Nightlight) Marc Smith is a true gem of SF's ever burgeoning techno community, both in the studio and behind his gear. Whether performing solo or alongside fellow Auralism cohort Jason Short as Coalition Of The Killing, Marc's melodic grooves and bouncy beats always get the dance floor moving. with residents: SAMMY D (Classic . Dirtybird . Utensil . Magnificent 7) http://www.myspace.com/sammydoyle ALLAND BYALLO (Nightlight . Liebe*Detail . Missive) http://www.myspace.com/alland NIKOLA BAYTALA (S.W.A.T. . Robsoul . Junior Boys Own) http://www.myspace.com/nikolaswat CRAIG KUNA (Mothership . Platform . ESDJCO) http://www.myspace.com/craig1 _________________________________________________________ The ENDUP 401 6th St @ Harrison, SF 10pm - 6am / 21+ / $20 http://www.theendup.com FREE before 11pm! _________________________________________________________ Facebook Invite: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=215212220911 Flyer: http://www.kontrolsf.com/K55/K55H.jpg Poster: http://www.kontrolsf.com/K55/K55P.jpg

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GrooveLily presents Sleeping Beauty Wakes

CBandCo — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:15:53 GMT

Location: Palo Alto

Friday, January 8, 2010 - 8:00 PM

THEATREWORKS PRESENTS SPECTACULAR BENEFIT CONCERT: GROOVELILY’S “SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES” JANUARY 8, 2010, IN PALO ALTO TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, is thrilled to announce the return of its favorite pop-rock group, GrooveLily. The authors of TheatreWorks’ sensational hit shows STRIKING 12 and LONG STORY SHORT are returning to the Lucie Stern Theatre on Friday, January 8, to perform a benefit concert of their latest album, SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES, a fractured fairytale. Band members Brendan Milburn, Valerie Vigoda, and Gene Lewin give this classic children’s story an exciting and decidedly modern twist when, after her centuries long snooze, Beauty wakes to find herself far from her magic kingdom, in a contemporary sleep disorder clinic where all the princes seem to have disappeared. V.I.P. tickets, which include a pre-show dinner reception with GrooveLily, center orchestra seats, and a copy of the hit album, are $225. Performance-only tickets are available for $75. All audience members are invited to attend a post-show champagne reception with the band. Proceeds will directly benefit TheatreWorks’ education and outreach programs. For more information, please call (650) 463-1960 or visit www.theatreworks.org. SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES began as a commission from Deaf West Theatre, who after seeing STRIKING 12, asked GrooveLily composers Brendan Milburn and Valerie Vigoda to create another musical fairytale that could be performed with a company of both deaf and hearing actors, but without focusing on issues of deafness. Intrigued by the idea, Milburn and Vigoda proposed the story of “Sleeping Beauty” set in a sleep disorder clinic, not only unraveling the plight of the dislocated princess trying to find her way in a world of malls and clinics, but exploring the concept of what it means to break out of sleep, and live awake in the world. The story was especially significant for Milburn and Vigoda, who were new parents at the time, and could relate to the plight of the king and queen, who go to extreme, ridiculous, and ultimately futile lengths to keep their daughter safe. SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES premiered in 2007 as a co-production with Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles, and included Milburn and Vigoda signing, singing, acting, and playing instruments onstage with the rest of the cast. GrooveLily’s holiday offering, STRIKING 12, a rewired version of Hans Christian Anderson’s classic tale “The Little Match Girl,” debuted at TheatreWorks in 2004, and was an instant hit, going on to enjoy a successful Off-Broadway run. More recently, TheatreWorks partnered with Vigoda and Milburn to bring the world premiere of their work, LONG STORY SHORT, to the Bay Area in December 2008, where it was lauded by critics and audiences alike. At TheatreWorks’ 2009 New Works Festival, local crowds got a sneak peek at the group’s latest work with Joe DiPietro, ERNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME, a fever dream musical in which exhausted but talented video game score composer Kat hallucinates that the famed Arctic explorer is phoning her from beyond time. In addition to contributing songs for the latest installment in Disney’s Tinker Bell films, Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure, Milburn and Vigoda have been selected to receive the 2009 ASCAP Foundation Richard Rogers New Horizons Award. Valerie Vigoda (electric violin, vocals) has toured the world with Cyndi Lauper, Joe Jackson, and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and has opened for Tina Turner and Cher. An honors graduate of Princeton University and a former Army lieutenant, Vigoda founded GrooveLily (originally The Valerie Vigoda Band) in 1994, and has seen the band release six critically acclaimed albums. Brendan Milburn (keyboards, vocals), received his MFA in musical theatre from NYU's Musical Theatre Writing Program but was instead drawn into a rock band. His road time with GrooveLily has proven to be a way back into writing musicals. Gene Lewin (drums, vocals), earned a Master's degree from the Manhattan School of Music and has appeared on album recordings with George Coleman, John Patitucci, and many others. TheatreWorks is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary season. With approximately 9,000 subscribers and 100,000 patrons per year, TheatreWorks has captured a national reputation for artistic innovation and integrity, often presenting Bay Area theatregoers with their first look at acclaimed musicals, comedies, and dramas, directed by award-winning local and guest directors, and performed by professional actors cast from across the country.

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Guide to Buying Condos in San Mateo

Raymond — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:17:56 GMT

Location: San Mateo / Foster City

Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 7:00 PM

HUD has made some major changes to the financing guidelines for condos. To help San Mateo home buyers navigate the guideline changes and learn how to still have a successful condominium transaction, we’ll be presenting a live class, Guide to Buying Condos in San Mateo. What Will You Learn? San Mateo home buyers will learn the following by attending this educational program: * How the stricter condo financing guidelines from Fannie Mae and FHA will affect your San Mateo condominium purchase beginning December 2009 * Is a San Mateo condominium the right type of property for your home buying strategy? * What is going on in the San Mateo Condo Market? – Real numbers and market statistics * What you need to know before buying a condominium in San Mateo * The critical questions you need answered before you purchase a condo in San Mateo – uncovering potential problems * How to protect yourself Registration is free, but space is limited so visit http://budurl.com/CondoClass or call (650) 655-2500 to register.

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First Time Home Buying 2.0

Raymond — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:08:28 GMT

Location: San Mateo / Foster City

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 7:00 PM

Why 2.0? San Mateo County home buyers are among the most sophisticated, savvy home buyers in the country. Our first time home buyer classes go beyond basic real estate and financing information and present strategies to help home buyers have the best real estate experience possible. Why Attend? San Mateo home buyers will learn... How to buy a home with just 0.5% down payment How you can take advantage of the first time home buyer tax credit, which is set to expire on June 30, 2010 What’s the San Mateo real estate market really like? Is now the right time to buy a home in San Mateo or am I better off to wait? What it takes to get a mortgage in San Mateo in today’s lending market The costly mistakes even smart home buyers make and how you can avoid them. Our past attendees have told us this class is filled with real world information that will help you buy San Mateo real estate right. Check out a 3 minute sneak peak of the program by visiting http://budurl.com/HomeBuyerClass

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Ribbon Cockades @ The Sewing Workshop

The Sewing Workshop — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:27:19 GMT

Location: Richmond District

Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 10:00 AM

Ribbon Cockades with Candace Kling http://www.thesewingworkshop.com/classes.php#1739 Sunday and Monday, January 17, 18, 10:00-5:00 $180.00 Marvel at the spectacular forms than ribbon can take! In this workshop, students will use pleated and interlaced grosgrain ribbon to create beautiful French hat decorations called cockades or cocardes. The namesake of the cockscomb, these centuries-old geometric ribbon forms were especially popular during both world wars in the 20th century. They are used as military insignia, award ribbons, shoe bows, jewelry, as well as hat, dress, and home furnishing decorations. In class, Candace will share handouts filled with fascinating motifs: rosettes, fans, wings, pin wheels, sunbursts, and even buzz saws. Students will make samples of basic folds, and lots of variations on the theme. Materials list. To reserve a place in this class please email, or call (415) 221-7397 The Sewing Workshop 2010 Balboa Street at 21st Avenue San Francisco, CA 94121 (415) 221-7397 http://www.thesewingworkshop.com/

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Ribbon and Fabric Cabochons @ The Sewing Workshop

The Sewing Workshop — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:26:24 GMT

Location: Richmond District

Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 10:00 AM

Ribbon and Fabric Cabochons with Candace Kling http://www.thesewingworkshop.com/classes.php#1738 Saturday, January 16, 10:00-5:00 $90.00 The 20th Century designers Dior, Poiret, Lanvin, and Boue Soeurs, all used varieties of this versatile rose, a must in your ribbonwork repertoire. Some examples were formed on dome-shaped buckram discs; others were stuffed to give them their namesake “cabochon”. Nicknamed “cabbage rose” or “chou rose”, these domed beauties can be made with continuous ribbon, or many pieces of folded fabric. We’ll make them all! Materials list. To reserve a place in this class please email, or call (415) 221-7397 The Sewing Workshop 2010 Balboa Street at 21st Avenue San Francisco, CA 94121 (415) 221-7397 http://www.thesewingworkshop.com/

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Fabric Flowers @ The Sewing Workshop

The Sewing Workshop — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:25:29 GMT

Location: Richmond District

Friday, January 15, 2010 - 10:00 AM

Fabric Flowers with Candace Kling http://www.thesewingworkshop.com/classes.php#1737 Friday, January 15, 10:00-5:00 $90.00 Open up a whole new realm of exploration for your ribbonwork bouquets with the introduction of luscious and luxurious fabrics. Add to your flower inventory with more buds, petals and leaves. Learn about the attributes of bias, the cult of selvedge, and the versatility of larger shaped petals and flowers. Watch as spectacular flowers reveal themselves through cutting, stitching, and shaping. Materials list. To reserve a place in this class please email, or call (415) 221-7397 The Sewing Workshop 2010 Balboa Street at 21st Avenue San Francisco, CA 94121 (415) 221-7397 http://www.thesewingworkshop.com/

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Fit Clinic @ The Sewing Workshop

The Sewing Workshop — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:24:37 GMT

Location: Richmond District

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 6:30 PM

Fit Clinic with Lynda Maynard http://www.thesewingworkshop.com/classes.php#1755 Tuesday, January 12, 6:30-9:30 $50.00 How many of you have made garments that are hanging in your closet because they don't fit properly? This class is a wonderful opportunity to bring in muslin mock-ups and have Lynda fit them and help you alter the pattern accordingly. You will leave with one or two "needle ready" patterns and the knowledge to continue adjusting your own patterns. We will also discuss line and proportion related to various figure types. To reserve a place in this class please email, or call (415) 221-7397 The Sewing Workshop 2010 Balboa Street at 21st Avenue San Francisco, CA 94121 (415) 221-7397 http://www.thesewingworkshop.com/

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January Open House @ The Sewing Workshop

The Sewing Workshop — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:22:36 GMT

Location: Richmond District

Saturday, January 9, 2010 - 11:00 AM

January Open House with Karine Langan http://www.thesewingworkshop.com/classes.php#1745 Saturday, January 9, 11:00-2:00 $0.00 Come join us for our Open House! Meet our instructors, get discounts on classes, books, and notions. We have special presentations, and encourage you to show up wearing something you've made! Door prizes include gift certificates from The Sewing Workshop, with a grand prize of $150 towards the classes of your choice! To reserve a place in this class please email, or call (415) 221-7397 The Sewing Workshop 2010 Balboa Street at 21st Avenue San Francisco, CA 94121 (415) 221-7397 http://www.thesewingworkshop.com/

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East Bay Single Mingle

RichGosse — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:00:56 GMT

Location: Fremont / Union City / Newark

Friday, January 29, 2010 - 7:00 PM

Meet new friends in a giant cozy Living Room, with fireplace and specially designed board games. $10 at the door includes our fun Mixer Game, which makes it EASY to meet people; accompanied by appetizers, served at 7pm, as long as they last. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Friday, January 29, 2010. LOCATION: W Hotel, 8200 Gateway Blvd, Newark CA 94560. From Hwy 880 take Hwy 84 west; Paseo Padre/Thornton exit; left on Gateway. Free parking. SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the worlds largest non-profit singles organization. MORE SINGLES PARTIES at http://www.ThePartyHotline.com AFFORDABLE TRAVEL at http://www.SinglesTravelCompany.com LISTEN FREE TO EXPERTS ON DATING at http://www.SinglesPodcastingNetwork.com

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DEEPER

justin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:04:33 GMT

Location: Downtown / Civic Center

Friday, January 1, 2010 - 9:00 PM

DEEPER An eclectic night of forward thinking bass music. Presented by: Blipswitch Digital & 222 Hyde Friday January 1, 2010 NEW YEARS DAY @ 222 Hyde 9pm-2AM!!! AUDIOPHILES: TURBO SOUND, ALLEN AND HEATH V6 MIXER, BEST SOUND IN AN INTIMATE VENUE IN SF!!!! Jon Holliday [Performing a special 3 turntable vinyl set] - Red Sky Records, Temple Labs David Siska - Chicago/SF, Killswitch, Sonicsunset.com And Residents: BAKIR vs. ROZANSKI J.ROGERS An eclectic night of forward thinking bass music. Presented by: Blipswitch Digital & 222 Hyde Friday January 1, 2010 @ 222 Hyde 9pm-2AM!!!

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PLAN 9 (Misfits Cover), STELLAR CORPSES, REMONES (Ramones Cover) - Jan 9th!

UGZmagazine — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:48:27 GMT

Location: Berkeley

Saturday, January 9, 2010 - 7:30 PM

January 9th at Gilman - 7:30 Doors PLAN 9 (Misfits Tribute) STELLAR CORPSES REMONES (Ramones Cover) BANDA NEWSENSE ATOMIC SPAWN 924 Gilman in Berkeley,CA

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Ocote Soul Sounds @ Slim's

leah — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:16:13 GMT

Location: SoMa

Friday, February 5, 2010 - 8:00 PM

Showtime: 9:00 PM (Doors: 8:00 PM) Ticket price: $15 Tickets available on-line at: slimstickets.com All Ages 6 and Over “Sounding like a sun kissed Brazilian soundtrack from the ‘70s, this tasty afro beat collaboration between two of the genres biggest players has funk horns aplenty and chilled vibes throughout. For fans of Fela Kuti, Gang Starr and everyone in between.” - Dazed & Confused on "El Nino Y El Sol" Adrian Quesada and Martin Perna, respective bandleaders of famed ensembles Grupo Fantasma and Antibalas, once again unite under the Ocote Soul Sounds banner for their new long player, "Coconut Rock." The third album released by Ocote Soul Sounds seamlessly entwines the grit and funk of the gridlocked NYC streets, with the voices and rhythms of the dusty lanes of Latin America. This time around finds the duo loosened up and slipping effortlessly into their trademark psychedelic afro-latin funk groove. From the Latin breakbeat rhythms of album lead-off ‘The Revolt of the Cockroach People’ to the cumbia bounce of ‘Tu Fin, Mi Comienzo’ to the easy guitar soundscapes of ‘Vendendo Saude e Fe’ featuring Brazilian songstress Tita Lima, "Coconut Rock" is the third chapter in Ocote Soul Sounds’ unparalleled journey through sonic realms beyond!

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Bowling For Soup / Just Surrender / Fight Fair @ Slim's

leah — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:14:09 GMT

Location: SoMa

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 7:30 PM

Showtime: 8:00 PM (Doors: 7:30 PM) Ticket price: $16 Tickets available on-line at: slimstickets.com All Ages 6 and Over On their 10th studio album, "Sorry For Partyin'," Bowling for Soup prove that no matter what lame new trends may lurk outside their studio walls, they've got the hits, fits, sh*ts and giggles to keep coming out ahead. From side-splittingly funny double entendres to call-and-response jams you'll undoubtedly be hearing in high schools worldwide, the album features some of the funniest, most infectious songs of BFS' 15-year career. Of course, the album also packs some of the strongest, most confident songwriting in BFS' catalog, proving once again that these guys are the masters of their craft. Let's also remember that THIS is who BFS are: a worldwide phenomenon with a string of hit singles (including 2006's "High School Never Ends" and the 2004 MTV and radio smash "1985) to their credit. A fan-favorite live act whose chemistry is so innate they've never had to prepare a set list. And a TV-and-movie-soundtrack juggernaut whose Emmy-nominated contribution to Disney's "Phineas and Ferb" is literally the most widely heard cartoon theme song on the planet. Quite a step up from the salad days when they were handing out demos in Warped Tour parking lots - even if the motives behind the music have stayed pure since then.

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Prefuse 73 / The Gaslamp Killer / Voices Voices @ Slim's

leah — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:12:01 GMT

Location: SoMa

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - 8:00 PM

Showtime: 8:00 PM (Doors: 7:00 PM) Ticket price: $20 Tickets available on-line at: slimstickets.com All Ages 6 and Over Listen to "Preparations Kids Choir" by Prefuse 73 It’s hard to think of a name that carries as much weight in both hip-hop and avant-rock circles as Prefuse 73, who in the past year alone has been asked to remix TV On The Radio, Pelican, BLK JKS and Cornelius, not to mention his early collaborations with School of Seven Bells and Battles. These interactions have clearly helped to shape the evolving Prefuse 73 sonic aesthetic, which has expanded to include Herren’s twisted visions of prog-rock, “machine funk” and global psychedelia. "For Everything She Touched Turned Ampexian," Herren rejected the idea of straight digital recording and instead went the much more intensive route of recording to analog Ampex tape, giving the album the sound of a lost tape of exploratory studio musicians from the not-too-distant past. In addition to the recording process, "Ampexian" also differs in its composition, existing as a tapestry of tracks of varying lengths and moods, albeit with a remarkable linear flow and, of course, unmatched rhythmic bump. "Everything She Touched Turned Ampexian" also marked the beginning of three-album release cycle for Herren, as he released two other efforts in Spring 2009 under his various monikers. He follows "Ampexian" with his newly minted Diamond Watch Wrists (featuring Zach Hill from Hella) "Ice Capped at Both Ends" LP also via Warp in April. Then in May, Herren will follow up with a new Savath and Savalas release, "La Lama," on Stones Throw.

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Benefit for Nicholas DelDrago featuring Joe Satriani @ Slim's

leah — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:09:35 GMT

Location: SoMa

Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 6:00 PM

Benefit for Nicholas DelDrago Joe Satriani, Billy Satellite featuring Monty Byrom (Big House, Eddie Money) & Danny Chauncey (38 Sp The Alameda All Stars w/ Brad Gillis (Night Ranger) & other special guests Debra Knox & The Go Dogs Showtime: 7:00 PM (Doors: 6:00 PM) Ticket price: $35 Tickets available on-line at: slimstickets.com All Ages 6 and Over Nicky DelDrago was an active guitar player in the San Francisco Bay Area music scene for 30+ years. He performed and toured with such acts as Metropolis, The Debra Knox Band, The Alameda All Stars, HearSay, The Fear, and many others. Ten years ago, he and his family moved to Florida, where Nicky (also a very talented graphic artist) launched his own custom airbrush painting business, Vicious Cycles, specializing in custom paint for everything from motorcycles to electric guitars. This year Nicky was diagnosed with cancer. The good news? He has had surgery and subsequent radiation treatments, and has been declared cancer-free. The bad news? The experience has left him over $70,000 in debt. Nicky and his family have no medical insurance. “I couldn’t stand by and watch this destroy Nicky and his family,” said long time friend and fellow guitarist Marke “Jellyroll” Burgstahler. “Many people rallied behind me when my first wife was fighting cancer and they raised enough money for us to schedule an expensive treatment. I had to do something. I know this is a tough time for everyone, but Nicky’s in a bad way.” “Nicky suggested I approach Joe Satriani about participating in a musical benefit. Joe was all over it – he said yes in a heartbeat.” Joe needs no introduction – he put the instrumental guitar music genre back on the map with his release of “Surfing With The Alien,” and continues to draw new fans with his new project, Chickenfoot. “Joe is a long time friend of Nicky’s, and wanted to help however he could. This got the wheels turning, so I approached other musicians that Nicky and I knew, and it all began to fall into place.” Danny Chauncey from 38 Special was also on board right away, and suggested I call his old bandmates from Billy Satellite; a very popular Bay Area band from the late 80’s that was signed to Capitol Records. The singer from the band (Monty Byrom) had gone on to tour and record with Eddie Money, and has his own band, Big House, that was signed to MCA Nashville. “Of course I called my brother-in-law (Brad Gillis from Night Ranger), and he offered to play with us (the Alameda All Stars… Gregg Allman’s touring band for 10+ years). Besides performing with all of these folks at one time or another, Nicky also used to play and tour with a local musician and actress by the name of Debra Knox, and she jumped at the chance to help.”

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Between The Buried And Me / Cynic / Devin Townsend / Scale The Summit @ Slim's

leah — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:01:32 GMT

Location: SoMa

Monday, January 18, 2010 - 6:30 PM

Showtime: 7:30 PM (Doors: 6:30 PM) Ticket price: $19 Tickets available on-line at: slimstickets.com All Ages 6 and Over Celebrated progressive rock / cutting-edge metal band Between the Buried and Me (BTBAM) has just released its long-awaited new album "The Great Misdirect." In celebration of the record’s release, BTBAM has announced both fall 2009 and winter 2010 headlining tours. Merging unparalleled musical bravery, prodigious musicianship, flawless execution and an angular landscape of forward thinking ideas, Between the Buried and Me reinvent the rock 'n roll idiom while pleasing their harshest critics: themselves. Joining metal’s dexterity and progressive rock’s forward-looking action, BTBAM create spine-tingling sound that contains visceral power, labyrinthine arrangement, mind-boggling melody and majestic beauty. Since its inception, the band has proven itself as a progressive rock pacesetter whose modernist clang pegs it as a paradigm to be followed and a yardstick by which other bands are measured.

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Luce @ Slim's

leah — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:58:32 GMT

Location: SoMa

Friday, January 15, 2010 - 8:00 PM

Showtime: 9:00 PM (Doors: 8:00 PM) Ticket price: $15 Tickets available on-line at: slimstickets.com All Ages 6 and Over Luce began in 2000 as a one-man band when Tom Luce began writing songs in his bedroom in the foggy Richmond District of San Francisco. But it wasn't long before his self titled first CD gained immediate attention on Bay Area radio stations such as San Francisco’s KFOG. The album's single, “Good Day” was soon picked up in Hollywood and appeared in movies such as How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days and 13 Going On 30, and television shows like The O.C. and Alias. In 2003, Luce earned the band the California Music Award for “Outstanding Debut Album.” And so the band took to the road, and toured the US playing alongside bands like Sixpence, None The Richer and Goo Goo Dolls. In the early spring of 2005, Luce’s sophomore album, "Never Ending," was unveiled to a packed house filled with eager fans who welcomed the new music with open arms and plenty of excitement. "Never Ending’s" single, “Buy A Dog” found its way onto the USA Network’s Psych and the silver screen’s Frank, The Dog. In the fall of 2007, Luce was awarded “Best Band You Should Know About” by San Francisco Magazine readers. Despite a stroke of bad luck in which Tom's house burnt to the ground and the band's tour van and trailer with all it's gear were stolen, the band continues to persevere in the face of those crushing setbacks. In 2008, Luce attracted the attention of an exciting new Bay Area based record label, Opus Music Ventures, and at the top of this year, became one of it’s first signing bands. With the powerful force of the young energetic label, Luce now has full service publicity, management, a tour support team and released their much anticipated third album, "Corner of the World," this past spring. It is sure to take the band to new and soaring heights.

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The Marsh presents Dan Hoyle's THE REAL AMERICANS

The Marsh — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:10:12 GMT

Location: Mission District

Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 8:00 PM

90 minutes; no intermission; ages 15 and up The Marsh presents Dan Hoyle’s “The Real Americans” Thursdays and Fridays at 8pm and Saturdays at 5pm, January 21—March 6, 2010 at The Marsh Mainstage Theater at 1062 Valencia St. near 22nd in San Francisco. Tickets on a sliding scale: Thursday: $15-$35; Friday: $20-35; Saturday: $25-$35 Reserved seats available for $50. To buy tickets, call 800-838-3006 or visit http://www.themarsh.org "Mr. Hoyle is both a first-rate reporter and actor.”  --New York Times    “Hoyle has a gift for mime and vocal mimicry that recalls solo artists John Leguizamo, Sarah Jones or Lily Tomlin.” --San Francisco Chronicle    “Hoyle is a remarkable actor capable of transforming his voice and body in an instant." --Oakland Tribune The Marsh is proud to announce the world premiere of Dan Hoyle’s new solo show, “The Real Americans”. After traveling the globe for his first play, “Circumnavigator,” and studying Nigerian oil politics for his third, “Tings Dey Happen,” this time Hoyle is back in the United States, turning his eye and ear on America’s culture wars. Fleeing the liberal bubble of San Francisco and his hipster friends, Hoyle spent 100 days traveling through small-town America in search of some tough country wisdom and a way to bridge America’s urban/rural divide. Instead, Hoyle found himself immersed in the populist anger of the people whom Sarah Palin famously described as ‘The Real Americans’ and awed at the disconnect between Obama Nation and Palin Country. Portrayed with humor, sympathy, confusion, angst, and song, this vivid performance challenges the audience to move beyond their bafflement and engage with the future of a politically polarized America.

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Food for Thought with Julie Seltzer: Challah

contemporaryjewishmuseum — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:02:51 GMT

Location: SoMa

Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 6:00 PM

WORKSHOP In the first of three classes, Torah scribe Julie Seltzer, who is writing a complete Torah in the galleries of the Museum as part of the exhibition As it is Written: Project 304, 805, will demonstrate the connections between food and text by combining a personal tour of her scribal workshop with Torah study and a session baking challah in the shape of Hebrew letters. Before becoming a scribe, or soferet, Julie Seltzer was a baker at the Isabella Friedman Center in Connecticut. Among her culinary achievements was a series of challah breads evoking Hebrew letters, or a theme from the weekly Torah reading. Seltzer’s other Food for Thought programs include hamentashen cookies on February 23 and matzhas on March 21. Thursday, January 28, 2010 6 PM Contemporary Jewish Museum 736 Mission Street (between Third and Fourth streets) San Francisco, CA 94103 For more information please email info@thecjm.org or call 415.655.7800. $25 general. Museum admission is included in the price of program. *Capacity is limited, and will sell out. Buy your tickets in advance!

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From Verse to Universe: Reading The People’s Torah

contemporaryjewishmuseum — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:00:08 GMT

Location: SoMa

Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 2:00 PM

ARTIST TALK Read between the letters of The People's Torah, a new interactive exhibition developed by New York-based interactive studios, Cabengo LLC and Studio Mobile. The People's Torah is a navigable, three-dimensional, virtual rendering of the Five Books of Moses that will be "written" collectively, letter by letter, by more than 300,000 people around the world participating both online and within the galleries of the Contemporary Jewish Museum. Artists Hillary Leone and Mirek Nisenbaum will discuss this unprecedented new installation, part of the exhibition As it is Written: Project 304, 805. Sunday, January 24, 2010 2 PM Contemporary Jewish Museum 736 Mission Street (between Third and Fourth streets) San Francisco, CA 94103 For more information please email info@thecjm.org or call 415.655.7800. FREE with regular admission as follows: General Admission, $10 Students with a valid ID and Seniors, $8 Members and youth 18 and under, FREE

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Floods, Towers and Crime Scenes: Reading the Bible Through Art with Rachel Brodie

contemporaryjewishmuseum — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:57:44 GMT

Location: SoMa

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 6:00 PM

CLASS SERIES Thursday, January 14, 2010, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Cain & Abel: An Investigation of crime scene art from frescoes to photographs. Thursday, January 21, 2010, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Noah’s Art: Children’s book illustrations and the sinking of Bible stories for all ages. Thursday, January 28, 2010, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM A Tower of Babel: The language of architecture meets the deconstruction of theology. Admission per class: $10 CJM & Lehrhaus Members / $12 General Admission Admission per series: $25 CJM & Lehrhaus Members / $30 General Admission Includes Museum admission. Contemporary Jewish Museum 736 Mission Street (between Third and Fourth streets) San Francisco, CA 94103 Contact: For more information call (415) 655-7881 or email info@thecjm.org About the Program: Explore centuries of visual interpretation of Biblical stories with Rachel Brodie, Executive Director of Jewish Milestones. For most of its history the Torah was “read” primarily through images carved in stone, pieced together from mosaics, and assembled in stained glass. The powerful hold these representations had on the popular imagination continues to impact our understanding of the Bible today. Yet, the role of the artist as interpreter of the text is often overlooked. In this series, which is presented in conjunction with the exhibition As it is Written: Project 304, 805, we will explore three archetypal stories that have been depicted throughout the ages—Cain’s fratricide, the flood that spared Noah, and the ziggurat of Babel—through the study of texts and the basics of visual literacy. The class will also be “in conversation” with newly commissioned artistic responses to the Book of Genesis as part of As it is Written: Project 304, 805. Rachel Brodie is a Jewish educator specializing in adult and family education. She is a co-founder and currently serves as the Executive Director of Jewish Milestones. In addition, Rachel teaches Jewish literature, history, and ethics at a wide variety of Bay Area institutions, serves as a scholar-in-residence around the country and facilitates many non-synagogue-based Jewish lifecycle rituals each year. She holds an M.A. in Midrash from The Jewish Theological Seminary of America and a B.A. in Literature and History from Brown University. Co-presented by Lehrhaus Judaica and Jewish Milestones.

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