Calendar of Events
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California Native Plant Society Meeting:
The Yerba Buena Chapter welcomes Liam O'Brien,
who will describe his findings roaming the open
spaces of San Francisco in search of butterflies,
lecture preceded by a plant identification workshop,
County Fair Building, Ninth Avenue and Lincoln
Way, Golden Gate Park, Thursday, July 3, workshop
at 6 p.m., lecture at 7:30 p.m., free. For more
information, call 752-7031.
Animated Animator:
Michal Makarewicz, a lead character animator at
Pixar Studios, will answer questions after a showing
of the movie WALL-E, Balboa Theater, 3630 Balboa
St., Saturday, July 5, movie at 7 p.m.
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African Drumming:
Internationally-recognized master drummer and
folklorist S. Kwaku Daddy performs for children
of all ages at the Parkside Branch Library, 1200
Taraval St., Tuesday, July 8, 3 p.m., free. For
more information, call 557-4277.
History of the Sutro Baths:
Historian John Freeman and retired ranger-historian
John Martini share their memories and anecdotes
about the Sutro Bath facilities at Ocean Beach,
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200
California St., Tuesday, July 8, 7 p.m. reception,
7:30 p.m. program, free for members, $5 donation
for non-members. For more information, call 777-1111,
ext. 5.
Ocean Beach Meeting:
The Ocean Beach Vision Council will hold a Town
Hall Meeting to discuss beach-related issues,
SF Zoo, 48th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, Osher
Great Hall, Thursday, July 10, 6 to 8 p.m.
Animal Stories and Magic:
Children ages six and older are welcome to
Naomi Cage's presentation of stories and magic
from around the world, Sunset Branch Library,
1305 18th Ave., Thursday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.,
free. For more information or reservations, call
355-2818.
Summer Beach Cleanup:
The public can volunteer to clean up and beautify
the Outer Richmond neighborhood, meet at Ocean
Beach on the Great Highway at Fulton Street, Saturday,
July 12, 9 a.m., free. For more information, call
385-7778.
July Plant Sale:
The public can select from a large assortment
of salvias and shrubs suitable for Bay Area gardens
with the help and advice of knowledgeable nursery
volunteers, San Francisco Botanical Garden at
Strybing Arboretum, Golden Gate Park, Ninth Avenue
and Lincoln Way, Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. to
1 p.m., free admission. For more information,
call 661-1316.
Community Gardening Day:
The public is invited to help green and beautify
the Argonne Community Garden, lunch and tools
provided, meet at the garden, located between
15th and 16th avenues and Fulton and Cabrillo
streets, Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
free. For more information, call 750-5110.
Summer Sidewalk Sale:
Shop in some of the City's most prestigious independent
boutiques and save on home dŽcor, clothing, accessories,
specialty gifts and more, 3000 to 3600 blocks
of Sacramento Street, between Broderick and Spruce
streets, Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
free. For more information, call 921-9575.
Urban Cycling Workshop:
Cyclists ages 14 and older can learn bicycle safety
information and riding strategies, including how
to negotiate intersections, and cyclists' legal
rights and responsibilities, Richmond Police Station,
461 Sixth Ave., Saturday, July 12, 1 p.m. to 5
p.m., free. For more information or to pre-register,
call 431-2453, ext. 304.
Singletarians' Potluck:
Men and women ages 45 years and older are
invited to bring an entrŽe or salad for six to
eight people and enjoy socializing, First Unitarian
Church, 1187 Franklin St., Sunday, July 13, noon,
$2 donation. For more information, call 922-3033.
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Presidio Art Museum:
The Presidio Trust will discuss plans to locate
a contemporary art museum at the main post, Presidio
Officer's Club, Wednesday, July 14, 6:30 p.m.
Find Your Fitness Style:
Fitness experts will speak about various types
of movement and ways to keep fit, finding a style
that matches individual interests, Community Health
Resource Center, 2333 Buchanan St., Monday, July
14, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., free. For more information,
call 923-3155.
Puppet Art Theatre:
The public is invited to see a rendition of "The
Boy Who Cried Wolf" for youths ages five and younger,
Richmond Police Station Community Room, 461 Sixth
Ave., Tuesday, July 15, 11 a.m., free. For more
information, call 557-4277.
Art as Meditation Workshop:
Therapist-artist Linda Shanti McCabe, M.A., will
work with adults, children and people recovering
from addictions in this hands-on session, Parkside
Branch Library, 1200 Taraval St., Wednesday, July
16, 7 to 8 p.m., free. For more information, call
557-4277.
Amateur Astronomers' Lecture:
Dr. Claire Chapin will speak about the role of
gravity in astronomy, from Newton's original discovery
to modern theories about dark matter and black
holes, Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, Wednesday,
July 16, 8 p.m., free. For more information, call
554-9600.
Magic Show:
Mr. Shap (Super Happenings Always Possible) will
give a performance, held outside if weather permits,
Ortega Branch Library, 3223 Ortega St., Friday,
July 18, 3 p.m., free. For more information or
reservations, call 355-5700.
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Carnival of Chaos:
Members of the public five years of age and older
are invited to a combination of magic, circus
arts and comedy with original music, interactive
audience participation and improvisational fun,
Anza Branch Library, 550 37th Ave., Tuesday, July
22, 10:30 a.m., free. For more information, call
557-4277.
Opera:
The Bay Area Summer Opera Theater will perform
"Opera Scenes," featuring works by Mozart, Bizet,
Beethoven and Rossini, St. Monica School Auditorium,
Geary Boulevard and 24th Avenue, Wednesday, July
23, 7 p.m. For more information, go to www.basoti.org.
Family Night:
The public can enjoy "The Real Mother Goose,"
performed by The Young Performers Theatre, Parkside
Branch Library, 1200 Taraval St., Wednesday, July
23, 7 p.m., free. For more information, call 557-4277.
Puppet Show:
The Mexican folktale "Perez and Mondinga," about
how a cockroach meets her husband, will be performed,
Presidio Branch Library, 3150 Sacramento St.,
Thursday, July 24, 2 p.m., free. For more information,
call 557-4277.
Petting Zoo:
Kids can pet and help feed animals, including
rabbits, chickens, pigs, goats and ducks, Ortega
Branch Library, 3223 Ortega St., Tuesday, July
29, 11 a.m., free. For more information, call
557-4277.
"Wind in the Bamboo"
Featuring the sounds of the Zen shakuhachi bamboo
flute and classical Japanese koto harp set to
haiku poems by Japanese poets, Parkside Branch
Library, 1200 Taraval St., Wednesday, July 30,
7 p.m., free. For more information, call 355-5770.
Naturalist Presentation:
Naturalist Sharon Heron displays and discusses
hissing cockroaches for youths aged 7 and older,
Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave., Thursday,
July 31, 10:30 a.m., free. For more information
or reservations, call 355-2818.
Gem and Mineral Society Show:
The public can explore the world of gemstones
and minerals with the opportunity to view and
purchase pearls, beads, crystals, jewelry and
more, County Fair Building, Ninth Avenue and Lincoln
Way, Golden Gate Park, Saturday, Aug. 2, 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
$6 adults, $5 seniors and students, free for children
under 12 if accompanied by paying adult. For more
information, call 564-4230.
Shakespeare Camp:
A training camp for young thespians aged four
to six will feature Shakespearean themes, St.
John's Presbyterian Church, 25 Lake St., Aug.
4 - Aug. 15, weekdays, 9 a.m. to noon, $295. For
more information, call (415) 865-4433 or go to
the Web site at www.sfshakes.org.