events

Events listings are compiled by Sarah Han. See 8 Days a Week for information on how to submit items to the listings.

wednesday 13

Around town

'Forum on the Future of Energy in California' California Public Utilities Commission, auditorium, 505 Van Ness; 255-7296, ext 251. 7pm, free. The Power to the People campaign of Global Exchange sponsors this discussion about California's energy future.

Craig Frazier Watermark Graphics, 950 Tennessee; 626-6008. 6:30pm, $8-12. The illustrator of publications, advertisements, billboards, and annual reports discusses his work.

Authors

Pragito Dove Stacey's Booksellers, 581 Market; 421-4687. 12:30pm. The hypnotherapist discusses Lunchtime Enlightenment.

Sebastian Faulks A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7:30pm. The British writer discusses On Green Dolphin Street.

Nancy Frey Get Lost Travel Books, 1825 Market; 437-0529. 7pm. The author discusses Pilgrim Stories: On and Off the Road to Santiago.

Danielle Jatlow Adobe Bookshop, 3166 16th St; 864-3936. 7:30pm. The editor reads from the second issue of Watchword.

Open Gate anthology publication party City Lights, 261 Columbus; 362-8193. 7pm. Editor and translator Jack Hirschman and translator Boadiba of the anthology of Haitian Creole poetry, Open Gate, read from and discuss the book.

Jess Wells Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia; 282-9246. 7:30pm. The editor and contributing writer reads from Love Shook My Heart 2.

Bay Area

Michael Lerner Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N. San Pedro Rd; (415) 444-8000. 7:30pm. The author discusses his book, Spirit Matters, with Rabbi Lavey Derby.

Nega Mezlekia Black Oak Books, 1491 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 486-0698. 7:30pm. The author reads from his novel, The God Who Begat a Jackal.

Rodney Yee, Nina Zolotow Diesel, a Bookstore, 5433 College, Oakl; (510) 653-9965. 7:30pm. The authors celebrate the publication of Yoga: The Poetry of the Body.

thursday 14

Authors

Nuala O'Faolain A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7:30pm. The author reads from her novel My Dream of You.

Suzanne Finnamore Hotel Rex, 562 Sutter; (650) 344-1288. 7pm. The author reads from and discusses her work.

Reid Gomez, Mario Balcita Jon Sims Center for the Arts, 1519 Mission; 554-0402. 8pm. The authors read from and discuss their works.

Cynthia Heimal Booksmith, 1644 Haight; 863-8688. 7pm. The author reads from and signs Advanced Sex Tips for Girls: This Time It's Personal.

John Stauber Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia; 282-9246. 7:30pm. The author celebrates the release of Trust Us, We're Experts.

Bay Area

Brian Bouldrey Black Oak Books, 1491 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 486-0698. 7:30pm. The author discusses his new book, Monster: Adventures in American Machismo.

friday 15

Around town

'Daoist Astrology Talks by Liu Ming' Women's Building, 3543 18th St; 752-1984. 7pm, $10. Orthodox Daoism in America presents this event.

Bay Area

'The Light of Islam: Creation-centered Spiritual Tradition in the Path of Peace' University of Creation Spirituality, 2141 Broadway, Oakl; (510) 835-4827, ext 29. 7-9pm, $10-15. Dr. Ana Perez-Chisti speaks about the five pillars of Islam.

Benefits

'Coleman Barks Interprets Rumi' Brava Theater Center, 2789 24th St; 392-4400. 8pm, $26-30. This benefit for Peace in Afghanistan features Rumi interpretations by Coleman Barks, world music by composer and performer Jai Uttal, and dance by Jo Kreiter and Flyaway Productions. Also Sat/16.

Authors

Andrew Maxwell, Liz Waldner California College of Arts and Crafts, Timken Lecture Hall, 1111 Eighth St; 551-9278. 7:30pm. The authors discuss their works.

Jorge N. Ferrer, Ph.D. California Institute of Integral Studies, 1453 Mission; 575-6100. 7-9pm. The professor signs and discusses his new book, Revisioning Transpersonal Theory: A Participatory Vision of Human Spirituality.

Bay Area

Cindy Engel Cody's Books, 2454 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 845-7852. 7:30pm. The biologist discusses her book, Wild Health: How Animals Keep Themselves Well and What We Can Learn from Them.

Nuala O'Faolain Cody's Books, 1730 Fourth St, Berk; (510) 559-9500. 7pm. The author reads from My Dream of You.

John Stauber Black Oak Books, 1491 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 486-0698. 7:30pm. The author discusses Trust Us, We're Experts.

saturday 16

Around town

'Corazón del Barrio' Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, 2868 Mission; 821-1155. 11am-3pm, free. The Mission Cultural Center hosts an open-house community event featuring music, refreshments, and an art auction.

'The Physics of Toys' Exploratium, 3601 Lyon; 563-7337. Noon-4pm, $6-10. This interactive laboratory explores the inner workings of toys.

'Second Annual Meet-the-Agents Day' Fort Mason, Bldg A, Marina at Buchanan; 673-0939. 8:30am-1pm, $25. The San Francisco Chapter of the Women's National Book Association invites aspiring writers to pitch their books to Bay Area literary agents at this event.

'Seventh Annual African American Multimedia Conference' Center for African and African American Art and Culture, 762 Fulton; 668-5712. Noon-6pm, free. The three-day event features panel discussions on video and audio production, film, music, and digital media; video-editing workshops; opportunities for grants; and more. Through Mon/18.

Bay Area

'Living Ship' Aboard the USS Hornet, Pier 3, Alameda Point, Alameda; (510) 521-8448. 11am-3pm, $5-12. The USS Hornet Museum presents a "living ship" demonstration that turns the ship into an operating aircraft carrier.

'The Magical Charm of the Viola da Gamba' MusicSources, 1000 The Alameda, Berk; (415) 777-3533. 2pm, free. The Consulate General of Japan hosts a lecture by the Yukimi Kambe Consort.

'Relax with Tax' Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 Ninth St; (510) 444-6351. 10:30am-2pm, $30-40. California Lawyers for the Arts in Oakland present a tax-preparation workshop for visual, literary, and performing artists and other small-business people.

Benefits

'Coleman Barks Interprets Rumi' Brava Theater Center, 2789 24th St; 392-4400. 8pm, $26-30. See Fri/15.

Bay Area

'Po: Beyond the Horizon' Hayward Convention Center Centennial Hall, 22292 Foothill Blvd, Hayward; (510) 562-5355. 2 and 7pm, $20-35. Na Mele Hula 'Ohana presents a Hawaiian culture fundraiser featuring dance, chants, and music.

sunday 17

Around town

'Seventh Annual African American Multimedia Conference' Center for African and African American Art and Culture, 762 Fulton; 668-5712. Noon-6pm, free. See Sat/16.

'Stand-up Comedy Seminar' Cobb's Comedy Club, 2801 Leavenworth; (800) 528-4465. 1-4pm, $75. Neil Leiberman leads a seminar on becoming a stand-up comic.

'USS Smith at Santa Cruz' San Francisco Maritime Museum, 900 Beach; 561-7100. 2-3pm, free. The Maritime Museum holds a slide program about the battle of the Santa Cruz Islands in World War II.

Bay Area

'Recent Works by Raymond Howell' Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak, Oakl; (510) 238-2200. 2pm. Janet Nasser, the widow of recently deceased Oakland painter and printmaker Raymond Howell, discusses Howell's works, which are currently being exhibited at the museum.

Authors

Janice A. Cullum Borderlands Books, 866 Valencia; 824-8203. 2-4pm, free. The author signs her book, Lyskarion: Song of the Wind.

Bay Area

William Bayer Black Oak Books, 1491 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 486-0698. 7:30pm. The author reads from his new novel, The Dream of the Broken Horses.

monday 18

Around town

'Seventh Annual African American Multimedia Conference' Center for African and African American Art and Culture, 762 Fulton; 668-5712. noon-6pm, free. See Sat/16.

Benefits

'The 24-Hour Play Fest' Magic Theatre, Fort Mason, Bldg D, Marina at Buchanan; 567-1758. 8pm, $10-50. Woman's Will presents its fourth annual fundraiser, at which seven local playwrights, seven local directors, and 35 local actors write and perform seven plays within 24 hours.

Authors

Stephen Raleigh Byler Black Oak Books, 1491 Shattuck, Berk; (510) 486-0698. 7:30pm. The author discusses his novel, Searching for Intruders.

tuesday 19

Around town

'A Conversation with Mike Davis and David Reid' Intersection for the Arts, 446 Valencia; 626-2787. 8pm, $5-15. Urban theorist Mike Davis and social historian David Reid talk about California culture, socialism, and the globalization of fear.

'A Day of Remembrance' California Historical Society, 678 Mission; 357-1848. 5:30pm, $1-3. The California Historical Society commemorates the Japanese Americans who were placed in internment camps during World War II; this event features former camp internee speakers and authors who will discuss the topic.

'Great Decisions of 2002: Middle East Peace Process' World Affairs Council of Northern California, 312 Sutter, Ste 200; 293-4600. Noon-1:30pm, $5. Marsha Vande Berg, Hanan Rasheed, and Lincoln Shlensky discuss current international policy issues.

Authors

John Brecher, Dorothy Gaiter Stacey's Booksellers, 581 Market; 421-4687. 12:30pm. The husband-and-wife wine experts discuss Love by the Glass: Tasting Notes from a Marriage.

Louis Rodríguez Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia; 282-9246. 7:30pm. The author discusses Hearts and Hands.

Sarah Waters Booksmith, 1644 Haight; 863-8688. 7pm. The author reads from and signs Fingersmith.

Bay Area

Etel Adnan Mills College, Faculty Lounge, Rothwell Center, 5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakl; (510) 430-2236. 5:30pm. The poet, novelist, essayist, and painter discusses her work.

Robert Cohen Cody's Books, 2454 Telegraph, Berk; (510) 845-7852. 7:30pm. The Berkeley author reads from Inspired Sleep.