| October 29, 2011 | ||
| 9:00 pm |
From HelloOakland.com:
Halloween is upon us and so are the many celebrations and rituals that come with it. To many, Halloween is a reason to dress up and be silly and fun with friends. To others it is a night to let loose and embrace certain taboos that mainstream society shun.
The origins of Halloween date back 2,000 years ago to the ancient Celtic civilization. The Celts believed that on this night, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred. On the night of October 31 they celebrated Samhain, when it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. Dressing up was a precautionary measure that was made in an attempt to avoid the ghosts that would occupy our realm.
Living in the bay for the past five years I have found several exciting options for Halloween, from the exotic erotic ball to ghost ships. This year, however, there is a new take on Halloween that seems rather interesting. It takes the fun whimsical approach and combines it with the darker, more mysterious identity that we see often.
It’s called the “Funhouse Madhouse Costume Party,” and there will be two rooms. The first room is the “Funhouse,” where Joe Quixx of the Oakland Faders and Malachi Padron from luvluv radio will be DJing in a mashup style which is very appropriate for this occasion. The second room is the “Madhouse,” where DJ Veyn from Reggae Gold and DJ Rolo of KMEL will be getting down with a little Reggae. There will also be a fashion show by bay area designer Zipporah Ross and lots of other tricks and treats, I’m sure.
The “Funhouse Madhouse Costume Party” will be at Oasis (135 12th Street, Oakland) on Saturday, October 29, from 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
| October 28, 2011 | ||
| 8:00 pm |
From the East Bay Express:
Tom Russell
Fri., Oct. 28, 8 p.m.
$30.50, $32.50Singer-songwriterTom Russellis often dubbed the “noir cowboy.” A lifetime of dark experiences informed his visions of the “American dream” and its less-than-pretty underbelly. Russellstarted his career playing in seamy strip bars, sideshows, and honky-tonks. The things he saw in those early days still bleed into his lyrics, while his music mixes carnival, cool California jazz, country, folk, border town styles, and primitive jug band rhythms. He’s also been known to throw a bit of spoken word into his tales of lost souls who wander mean city streets, wondering why their dreams of a better life never came true. At Freight & Salvage (2020 Addison St., Berkeley) on Friday, Oct. 28. 8 p.m., $30.50, $32.50. TheFreight.org
Also See TomRussell.com
| October 16, 2011 | ||
| 11:00 am |
From SFgate.com:
The Vagabond Indie Craft Fair is a unique shopping experience where hip, socially-conscious people can discover local Fall trends & get a jump-start on their holiday shopping while supporting talented indie artists. Vagabond will feature 30 local artists & craftspeople, selling a variety of goods from jewelry, clothing, & feather accessories to soy candles, ceramic ware, & more. Admission to Vagabond, as always, is free!
| October 15, 2011 | ||
| 11:00 am |
From Potrerofestival.com:
Potrero Hill Festival
Date: October 15, 2011, 11am-4:30pm
Location: 20th Street Between Missouri & Wisconson Streets
Festival Performances & Activities
- Main and Youth Stage including performances by some of the area’s most exciting performers including:
Main Stage
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Third Thursday Band
- 12:00 -12:20 PM – Fei Tian
- 12:30 – 2:30 PM -Pure Ecstasy
- 2:30-4:30 PM – Soul Delights
Youth Stage
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM – DJ Leroy Dance Party
- 12:30 -2:30 PM – NABE Youth Talent Show
- 2:30 – 3:30 PM -ISA Dance Lessons
- 3:30-4:30 PM – DJ Leroy Dance Party
- Kids Area including bouncy house, petting zoo, pony rides, performer stage and more
- Snack the Hill: A variety of food from Potrero Hill restaurateurs and more
- Over 80 Potrero Hill and local artists, merchants & nonprofit organizations
Marketing
- Collectible Posters will be posted on Potrero Hill and beyond
- Advertising in Potrero View & the San Francisco Bay Guardian
- Online campaign including a website, social marketing and email campaign
Attendance
- Festival has an expected attendance of over 7,500 Potrero Hill & San Francisco Residents
- New Orleans Jazz Brunch will be attended by as many as 500 Potrero Hill and San Francisco Residents
Benefits the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House
The Potrero Hill Festival will support the programs of the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House (NABE). The NABE is an invaluable community resource that provides important programs for the community, including youth and senior nutrition, employment and supplemental education programs and programs for developmentally disabled adult
| October 14, 2011 | ||
| 5:00 pm |
From SFgate.com:
Off the Grid: Fort Mason Center 2011
Improvements this Year:
1) 30% More vendors, 50% More Space.
2) Service from 5pm-10pm.
3) Magnolia and Alembic assuming command of the bar.
4) More than a dozen new food vendors.Things Staying the Same:
1) Every Friday, Rain or Shine
2) The largest market of gourmet Street Food on the West Coast.
3) Live music all night.
4) Ton’s of returning vendors that you love.
5) The Best Friday Night in SF.Full bar and vendor list at facebook.com/offthegridsf
| September 28, 2011 | ||
| 1:00 pm | ||
| September 29, 2011 | ||
| 1:00 pm | ||
| September 30, 2011 | ||
| 1:00 pm | ||
| October 1, 2011 | ||
| 1:00 pm |
From the SFBayGuardian:
Smuin Ballet
The late Michael Smuin was not one of my favorite choreographers. But he left behind a substantial inheritance that had gained him respectable audiences. Smuin choreographed one his most serious pieces, “Stabat Mater” — Dvorak’s response to the death of his infant daughter — in the aftermath of 9/11. He also loved to play with pop eroticism; “The Eternal Idol” — you can see its inspiration at the Legion of Honor — and “Tango Palace” showcase that propensity. Amy Seiwert premieres what she calls her “most “Smuinesque” piece yet — to Patsy Cline. Not the least of the company’s attractions these days is the quality of its dancers. Parking around the Palace — because of the Doyle Drive reconstruction — is somewhat restricted, so plan for extra time. Muni 43 goes there as well. (Rita Felciano)
9/23-Oct.1
$25-62
Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco
(415) 556-5000
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| September 29, 2011 | ||
| 6:00 pm |
From JackLondonSquare.com:
Thursday, Sep 29th
Waterfront Flicks: CHOCOLAT
Time: Sundown
Location: Market LawnEnjoy free outdoor movies on the beautiful waterfront. Movies begin at sundown, but the fun begins earlier with cooking demos, trivia questions and prizes! Buy grilled treats from Miss Pearl’s Jam House (10% of proceedings will be donated to help the hungry!) and beer from New Belgium Brewery, with proceeds benefitting the East Bay Bike Coalition. (Donations of food and cash accepted for Bay Area anti-hunger programs.) Subtitles available.
| October 1, 2011 | ||
| 8:00 pm |
From SFgate.com:
Bassist, vocalist and composer Esperanza Spalding is the most alluring ambassador in jazz, a spellbinding talent who has brought her sleek and soulful sound to a vast international audience. Through network television appearances and command performances at the White House, she’s captured a new generation’s imagination while maintaining the highest standards as an improviser. Spalding’s singular status became clearly evident this year, with her stunning breakthrough as the first jazz musician ever to win the coveted Grammy Award as Best New Artist. Avidly sought after as an accompanist, she’s worked with jazz giants including Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner and Joe Lovano. But it’s as a bandleader that she’s truly made her mark, laying down fierce bass lines while delivering luminous vocals in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Her ambitious 2010 album Chamber Music Society, which hit no. 1 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart and appeared on innumerable best-of-year lists, combines a string trio with a jazz rhythm section and features a glittering roster of guests, including the great Milton Nascimento. With this Paramount appearance, Esperanza makes a triumphant return to SFJAZZ as one of the most talked-about artists in the world. One listen and you’ll know why.
From SFgate.com:
This organist…a flamboyant and outrageous player the Advocate called, “an ambitious radical who plays with unrelenting vigor, scope, and imagination.” This movie…proclaimed “the greatest horror film of modern cinema!” This organ…acknowledged as one of the largest concert hall organs in the country. This evening…THE place to be for a wicked, fabulous Halloween revel! The show starts with a brief recital which proves that Cameron Carpenter is a showman par excellence. Then enjoy Lon Cheney as the Phantom, with Carpenter providing stunning accompaniment on the Ruffatti organ.
| September 30, 2011 | ||
| 11:00 am | ||
| October 1, 2011 | ||
| 11:00 am | ||
| October 2, 2011 | ||
| 11:00 am |
From SFgate.com:
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 11 is a free event that takes place 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday through next Sunday at Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park. No tickets are required.
Public transportation to Golden Gate Park is highly recommended. Several roads in the park will be closed during the festival, including JFK Drive, Transverse Drive and Middle West Drive. Bicycle parking will be provided.
No alcohol will be sold, but alcohol is allowed as per park rules. No smoking. No busking. More than 50 food vendors will be onsite.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is a family-friendly festival, but children and on-leash dogs should be comfortable with large crowds and loud music. Police estimate that more than 600,000 people attended the festival last year over three days, including 350,000 on Sunday, the festival’s traditional top attendance day.
For more information, go to www.strictlybluegrass.com.
| September 25, 2011 | ||
| 9:00 am |
From the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden website:
Members’ Sale: 9 am – 10:30 am
The Members’ Sale offers the best plant selection and the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind plants at the Silent Auction. Purchase your membership at the gate on Sunday morning or call 510-643-2755.Public Sale (Free!): 10:30 am – 2 pm
Admission to the plant sale is free. Choose from California natives, rare trees and shrubs, ferns, cacti, bulbs, vines and perennials from the Garden’s global collection. Receive friendly and expert assistance from our staff and volunteers.
garden@berkeley.edu, 510-643-2755
| September 24, 2011 | ||
| 1:00 pm |
From the East Bay Express:
Sat., Sept. 24, 1-4:30 p.m.
freeFrom Auckland to Afghanistan, Paris to Dubai, poets in 76 countries hold simultaneous readings on Saturday, Sept. 24, for 100,000 Poets for Change. At the Oakland Library’s Main Branch (125 14th St.), Chana Bloch, Adam Cornford, John Curl, Juba Kalamka, Tony Rodriguez, Floyd Salas, and Juliana Spahr hold down the local end of the largest poetry reading in history. 1-4:30 p.m., free. 510-238-3841 or OaklandLibrary.org
— Stefanie Kalem
Oakland Public Library, Main Branch
- 125 14th St
| September 23, 2011 | ||
| 11:00 am | ||
| September 24, 2011 | ||
| 1:00 pm | ||
| September 25, 2011 | ||
| 11:00 am |
From the SF Chronicle:
Beginning Friday and running through Sunday, 60 street food vendors, 30 craft food market vendors, artisan producers and culinary instructors will descend on Oakland’s Jack London Square, ready to provide workshops and demonstrations – and plenty of good grub – to hungry visitors.
This year’s lineup includes a few noteworthy additions, like “pop-up pairings” and a communal bread oven that will blaze throughout the weekend. And getting in the door doesn’t cost a dime.
“This event is such a great entry point for people who are curious about food but haven’t been able to go to food events in the past because of cost,” says festival director Susan Coss.
Founded by Anya Fernald in 2008 as a way to connect visitors with chefs, farmers and producers in a hands-on way, the Eat Real Festival has successfully done just that, as evidenced by each year’s growing crowds.
