THURSDAY 11
“California’s Rebellious Roots: Lessons For Today” Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists Hall, 1924 Cedar, Berk. www.bfuu.org. 6pm, free. Laurence H. Shoup presents his book Rulers and Rebels: A People’s History of Early California at this reception and signing sponsored by the host church hall’s social justice committee. Kick back and learn about the struggle of our state’s marginalized populations – from indigenous rebellions in the Mission to the 1901 waterfront general strike.
Divisadero Art Walk Divisadero between Haight and Geary, SF. www.divisaderoartwalk.blogspot.com. 6-9pm, free. Cruise one of SF’s most artistically active streets at this celebration of local creativity and industry. From free bang trims at Population Salon to openings at Bean Bag Cafe and Big Umbrella Studios, the whole neighborhood’s getting involved.
The Neighborhood Game 736 Divisadero, SF. Facebook: The Neighborhood Game Divisadero Art Walk Edition. 7-9pm, free. Why aimlessly cruise the art walk when you can earn points for high-fiving, gifting, or schmoozing about paintings with a neighbor you’ve never met? Neighborhood activists have organized this scavenger hunt of community-building check-offs – show up at the Wigg Party’s Sunshine Castle afterwards (organizers will give you directions with your game instructions) to see if you scored high enough to win a prize.
SATURDAY 13
Radio Indígena icTus Gallery, 1769 15th St., SF. (415) 574-6377, www.radioindigena.com. 8:30pm, free. A multimedia program entitled “Ceremony 490” (in honor of the 490 years that have passed since the Spaniards took over Tenochtitlan) will welcome this radio station from Guadalajara, Mex.’s special broadcast from San Francisco.
Pistahan Festival Yerba Buena Gardens, SF. www.pistahan.net. Also Sun/14. 11am-4pm, free. An adobo cook-off, a balut (fertilized duck embryo) eating contest, and a mini-parade are among the events to honor Filipino heritage at this 18-year old culture festival. Over two days, 60,000 people are expected to attend the event. With seven pavilions of exhibits to choose from, they’ll have a full to-do lists for the days.
Nihonmachi Street Fair Japantown Peace Plaza, SF. www.nihonmachistreetfair.org. Also Sun/14. 11am-6pm, free. Community activists established this fair in 1973 so that the Japanese Americans in San Francisco could stake their claim over a neighborhood that was once a bustling center of culture. Nowadays, Asian American artisans fill the streets with their wares, along with taiko drumming, kid’s activities, nonprofit booths, and all kinds of learning opportunities for Bay Areans.
SUNDAY 13
Outdoor Iyengar yoga San Francisco City Hall. ynottony1.blogspot.com. 11am, free. Every Sunday in August, teacher Tony Easton will hold a free course in this exacting form of yoga movement. You’ll need a mat, a willingness to stretch in public, and a mind that yearns for quiet.
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