December 4, 2002

events

Events listings are compiled by Sarah Han. See 8 Days a Week for information on how to submit items to the listings. wednesday 4
Benefits

'First Annual SLUGfest' El Rio, 3158 Mission; 282-3325. 7-11:30pm, $10-20 sliding scale. This benefit for the San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners features live music with Bobbie Webb and the Smooth Blues Band, Kaya Trip, and DJ Kat; Barbecue treats; a raffle; and more.

thursday 5
Around town

'Good Vibrations' 25th Anniversary Celebration' Club NV, 525 Howard; 974-8985, ext 630. 9pm-2am, $15. See 8 Days a Week.

Benefits

'Dining by Design' San Francisco Design Center, Concourse Exhibition Hall, Seventh St at Brannan; 263-6886. 6:30pm, $35-250. Ell Decor and Champagne Taittinger present this fundraising party for the Positive Health Program at San Francisco General Hospital.

'Great Duds, Good Deeds' Good Byes New and Used Clothing, 3464 Sacramento; 346-6388. 6-8pm. This sale of new and used women's and men's designer clothing will benefit the Haight Ashbury Free Clinics.

'Hyphen's Fledgling Fundraiser' Locus 1640 Post, 1640 Post; 786-0698, www.locusarts.org. 7-10pm, $10-50. Hyphen magazine presents this fundraiser featuring performances by poet Ishle Park and jazz musician Jeff Chan and a screening of Mahesh Pailoor's short film "Little India."

Salsa dance party Embarcadero YMCA, 169 Steuart; 967-9622. 6-9:30pm, $3-12. The Embarcadero YMCA presents this salsa dance party featuring live music by Luz and dance lessons.

Authors

Best American Short Stories panel A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7pm. Contributors to The Best American Short Stories 2002, including Michael Chabon, Carolyn Cooke, and Ann Cummins, discuss their works.

Manic D Press Holiday Party City Lights Bookstore, 261 Columbus; 362-8193. 7pm, free. With readings by Beth Lisick, Justin Chin, Jon Longhi, and others.

Douglas McEwan A Different Light Bookstore, 489 Castro; 431-0891. 7:30pm. The author discusses My Lush Life.

Positive/Negative: Women of Color and HIV/AIDS, A Collection of Plays launch party SomArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan; 826-1300. 6:30pm, free. This party features editors of and various contributors to the book Positive/Negative: Women of Color and HIV/AIDS, a Collection of Plays.

David Rees Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia; 282-9246. 7:30pm. The author discusses Get Your War On.

friday 6
Around town

'Celebutante Ball' San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market, Room 200; 865-5633. 7pm-midnight, $10-50. The Harvey Milk Institute celebrates its "Art and Culture Series" season finale and a birthday party for program director Mark Menke; highlights include performances by Jordan L'Moore, Thea Hillman, Simone de la Getto, Trashina Can, Heklina, Camper English, and many others.

'Women and Resistence in El Salvador Today' New Valencia Hall, 1908 Mission; 864-1278. 8pm, $2 (dinner, 6:30 p.m., $8.50). See 8 Days a Week.

Authors

Jim Munroe, Andy Healy Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia; 282-9246. 7:30pm. The authors discuss their works.

saturday 7
Around town

'Balazeando' Balazo/Mission Badlands Gallery, 2811 Mission; 920-0896. 3-9pm, free. This year-end sale features prints, jewelry, clothing, and art made by local artists.

'Bi-Coastal Flower Memorial in Remembrance of 9/11 Victims' Dolores Park, Church between 18th and Hancock; 621-3260. 10am-noon, free. The Neighborhood Parks Council and the San Francisco Reacreation and Park Department present this flower planting in remembrance of Sept. 11 victims.

'Remember When ...' New Langton Arts, 1246 Folsom; 626-5416. Noon-6pm, free. Silent bidding and previews begin for New Langton Arts' 18th annual auction, featuring contemporary art and travel packages.

Bay Area

Found magazine's 'Nation of Millions' tour Expressions Art Gallery, 512 Eighth St, Oakl; (510) 451-6646, www.foundmagazine.com. 8pm, free. See 8 Days a Week.

Benefits

'2002 Auction of Fine Photographic Prints' Hosfelt Gallery, 430 Clementina; 863-1001. 1pm, $12. This auction features more than 200 vintage and contemporary photographs; proceeds benefit SF Camerawork.

Authors

Joe Phillips A Different Light Bookstore, 489 Castro; 431-0891. 3pm. The erotic artist signs copies of his new calendar, Innocent Moments.

Bay Area

Rondal Partridge Scharffen Berger Chocolate, 914 Heinz, Berk; (415) 357-1848, ext. 14. 2-4pm. See 8 Days a Week.

sunday 8
Around town

'Bill of Rights Day Celebration' Argent Hotel, 50 Third St; 621-2493, ext 346. 3pm, $10-20. The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California presents this celebration honoring Eva Jefferson Paterson for her work in civil rights and civil liberties.

Found magazine's 'Nation of Millions' tour Intersection for the Arts, 446 Valencia; 626-1636, www.foundmagazine.com. 7 and 9pm, $3. See 8 Days a Week.

'¡Tamales! Family Sunday' Fort Mason Center, Bldg C, Room 260, Marina and Laguna; 202-9700, ext 271. 1-3pm, free. Chef Agustín Gaytán presents this family workshop on tamale making.

monday 9
Around town

'Remember When ...' New Langton Arts, 1246 Folsom; 626-5416. 6-8pm, free. This event, part of New Langton Arts' 18th annual auction, features a champagne tour led by collectors and curators.

Benefits

'Help Is on the Way' Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness; 273-1620. 6pm, $35-75. The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation presents this benefit concert and silent auction event featuring performances by Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker, Gregory Harrison, Rod McKuen, Sally Struthers, Bonnie Franklin, Lisa Zviggiano, Wesla Whitfield, and others; proceeds benefit the HIV/AIDS program at Children's Hospital Oakland, HIV services at Lyon-Martin Women's Health Services, and Bay Area Young Positives.

Bay Area

'The Star Fund Benefit' Club Fusetti, 815 West Francisco Blvd, San Rafael; (415) 382-3320. 9pm-2am, $20. This Brazilian cultural event features local musicians, dancers, capoeira performers, DJs, and food; proceeds benefit the Star Fund, a nonprofit organization for Brazilian orphans and disadvantaged youth.

Authors

Dave Eggers A Clean-Well Lighted Place for Books, 601 Van Ness; 441-6670. 7pm. The author signs You Shall Know Our Velocity.

tuesday 10
Around town

'An Evening with Spike Lee and Jim Brown' Brava Theater Center, 2789 24th St; 346-0199. 7pm, $20-25. This event features the San Francisco premiere screening of Spike Lee's Jim Brown: All American and a discussion after the film by Lee and Brown.

Authors

Erika Lopez Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia; 282-9246. 7:30pm. The author reads from her works.

Mimi Pais Books Inc., 2251 Chestnut; 931-3633. 7:30pm. The author reads from 3 Short Cuts to Long Term Love.