1 - 9 String Competition: The 28th annual Irving M. Klein International String Competition semifinals and finals, San Francisco State University Creative Arts Building, 1600 Holloway Ave., Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m., and Sunday, June 9, 4 p.m., $8-20. Knitting Circle: The Knitting Circle welcomes knitters and crocheters of all ages and levels; bring your own supplies, Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave., Saturday, June 8, 10:15 a.m., free. For more information, call Loretta at (415) 355-2808 or send an e-mail to lchien@sfpl.org. Student Art Summer Sale: The Sharon Art Studio student summer art and crafts sale features hundreds of gifts, including ceramic vases, bowls, serving dishes and unique jewelry, Sharon Art Studio, Golden Gate Park, Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m., free. For more information, call Peter at (415) 753-7005 or send an e-mail to peter@sharonartstudio.org. Teen Gaming: Bring a friend to challenge in a movie theater-type gaming environment, Ortega Branch Library, 3223 Ortega St., Saturday, June 8, 1 p.m., free. For more information, call Tony at (415) 355-5700. 10 - 16 An Insider's Guide to San Francisco's Chinatown: Join architect and Chinese-American studies historian Philip P. Choy as he discusses his book "San Francisco Chinatown: A Guide to Its History and Architecture," Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave., Monday, June 10, 6:30 p.m., free. For more information, call (415) 355-2808. Combat Zone Veteran Gathering: Are you or do you know a veteran who has served overseas in a war zone? Join Fintastic: Explore the world of sharks, skates and rays, with Aquarium of the Bay through naturalist-led, hands-on activities (advanced registration required), Presidio Branch Library, 3150 Sacramento St., Tuesday, June 11, 4 p.m., free. For more information, call (415) 355-2880. Russian Kaleidoscope: Gregory Krumik and Clark Welsh will perform an evening of Russian, Ukranian and Gypsy music, Anza Branch Library, 550 37th Ave., Tuesday, June 11, 7 p.m., free. For more information, call (415) 355-5717. Sourdough Starter Workshop: Cat Shimizu will talk about the art and science of making bread using a sourdough starter, Richmond Branch Library, 351 Ninth Ave., Wednesday, June 12, 6 p.m., free. For more information, call (415) 355-5600. Lizard Presentation for Teens: Teens can learn about endangered species, while meeting some of the "coolest snakes and lizards on our planet," Richmond Branch Library, 351 Ninth Ave., Friday, June 14, 2 p.m., free. For more information, call Ben at (415) 355-5610 or send an e-mail to bcohen@sfpl.org. San Francisco Crystal Fair: Find an assortment of crystals, beads, minerals, jewelry and metaphysical tools for viewing and sale, Fort Mason Conference Center, Laguna Street and Marina Boulevard, Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16, 10 a.m., $6. For more information, call Jerry at (415) 383-7837 or go to the website at www.crystalfair.com. Small Space Food Garden Presentation: Pam Peirce, author of "Wildly Successful Plants: Northern California," will give a PowerPoint lecture entitled, "dine gloriously from a small space garden," Ortega Branch Library, 3223 Ortega St., Saturday, June 15, 3 p.m., free. For more information, call (415) 355-5700. 17 - 23 The Golden Gate Bridge on the Silver Screen: In honor of its 75th anniversary, Jim Van Buskirk, author of "Celluloid San Francisco," offers a clip-filled program of "hilariously horrifying depictions of San Francisco's beloved bridge," Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave., Monday, June 17, 7 p.m., free. For more information, call (415) 355-2808. Custom Crafted Jewelry for Teens: Jeweler Chelsee Robinson, will demonstrate the latest techniques and applications as teens work with real stones, crystals, beads and more (advanced registration required), Parkside Branch Library, 1200 Taraval St., Tuesday, June 18, 12:30 p.m., free. For more information, send an e-mail to Dorcas at dwong@sfpl.org. The Future of Ground-Based Astronomy Lecture: Dr. Tom Zobrist presents a lecture on building the world's largest telescopes, Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, Wednesday, June 19, 7:30 p.m., free. For more information, call (415) 554-9600 or go to the website at www.randallmuseum.org. Impressionists Lecture: Clara Morrissey, docent for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, will give a lecture entitled "Impressionists on the Water," which coincides with the exhibition of the same name at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, Ortega Branch Library, 3223 Ortega St., Saturday, June 22, 2 p.m., free. For more information, call (415) 355-5700. 24 - 30 Fire Truck and Safety Talk: San Francisco firefighters will talk simply to preschoolers about fire safety and show off their fire truck, Ortega Branch Library, 3223 Ortega St., Monday, June 24, 10:30 a.m., free. For more information, call (415) 355-5700. Wellness Presentation: A wellness presentation for Baby Boomers and the 50-plus generation, demonstrating easily-learned techniques for improving memory, Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave., Monday, June 24, 7 p.m., free. For more information, call (415) 355-2808. Kidney Health Classes: 1493 Webster St., Wednesday, June 26, 1 p.m., free. For more information, call Jennifer at (415) 990-9671. Chair Yoga for Adults and Seniors: A chair yoga class led by Mark Cormier will consist of a combination of chair and standing poses, Richmond Branch Library, 351 Ninth Ave., Saturday, June 29, 2:30 p.m., free. For more information, call (415) 355-5600. |
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