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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17
Same Sex Marriage Forum
Attend this forum about which entity — the state or the federal government — should define marriage. The forum is led by a panel of experts from human rights organizations and SF Chief Deputy City Attorney Therese Stewart, attorney for the plaintiffs in the current court case challenging Proposition 8.
6:30 p.m., $20
Commonwealth Club
595 Market, 2nd floor, SF
(415) 597-6700
THURSDAY, FEB. 18
Human rights in Chiapas
Hear Victor Hugo López of Fray Bartolomé de las Casas Human Rights Center (Frayba) in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico. López will discuss human rights and the prospects for political change in the region in 2010. Frayba produces human rights reports, defends cases in court, and supports indigenous communities under attack.
7:30 p.m., $5–$10 sliding scale
La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck, Berk.
(510 654-9587
Wreaking HavoQ
Attend this organizing meeting for Pride at Work, a queer advocacy group fighting for economic and social justice. The meeting will cover upcoming projects such as fighting the gentrification of queer neighborhoods, resisting attacks on immigrants, and advocating for queer workers’ rights.
6 p.m., free
UNITE HERE Local 2
209 Golden Gate, SF
sfprideatwork.org
SUNDAY, FEB. 21
Day of Remembrance
Commemorate the anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which led to the incarceration of 120,000 people of Japanese descent in 1942 during World War II. The event features a speech by California Assembly Member Warren Furutani (D-Long Beach), a performance by Purple Moon Dance Project, a candle- lighting ceremony, and more. Reception to follow at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center at 1840 Sutter.
2 p.m., free
Kabuki Sundance Cinema
1881 Post, SF
(415) 921-5007
Peacemas
Celebrate the anniversary of the peace symbol with an evening of entertainment that includes inspirational clown Wavy Gravy, Selma Vincent as Mrs. T. Bill Banks of the National Association of Rich People, jazz violinist India Cooke, and more.
7 p.m., free
Redwood Gardens
2950 Derby, Berk.
(510) 845-5481
Yeasayers for Prop. 15
Hear Sen. Mark Leno (D-SF), Assembly Member Tom Ammiano (D-SF), and other luminaries speak in support of the California Fair Elections Act, or Proposition 15, on the upcoming June ballot. The act would pilot a voluntary system of public financing for secretary of state campaigns, which means elected officials can spend less time fund-raising and more time solving California’s problems.
1 p.m., free
San Francisco Main Library
100 Larkin, SF
(415) 648-6740
TUESDAY, FEB. 23
A chicken in every yard
Learn the logistics of raising chickens in a urban environment at this workshop with Alexis Koefoed. The Soul Food Farm maven will answer questions about the legality of raising chickens in your area, what it costs to raise chickens, where to buy chicks, and more. There are two sessions.
6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., $20
18 Reasons
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