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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16
Generations HIV
The HIV Story Project kicks off SF Pride with the world premiere of a hands-on, video-based storytelling booth that will record stories from all ages, genders, and ethnic backgrounds about the impacts and affects of HIV/AIDS on people around the world. Once complied, stories will be shared on the Web. Complimentary food and drink — and 15 percent discount on all merchandise. Proceeds benefit Bay Area service organizations.
6 p.m., free
Under One Roof
518A Castro, SF
Liberty for Our Friends
Attend this benefit for the families of Sarah Shourd, Josh Fattal, and Shane Bauer, the Bay Area travelers imprisoned in Iran and accused of spying. Proceeds go toward helping their mothers travel to Iran to appeal for their release. Featuring live music with the Beauty Operators, Steve Meckfessel, Annah Anti-Palindrome, and Nomy Lamm and the Whole World.
6:30 p.m.; $20 suggested (includes book)
KoKo Cocktails
1060 Geary, SF
(415) 255-6304
THURSDAY, JUNE 17
Equal rights advocates luncheon
Join more than 800 equal rights supporters, including attorneys, business leaders, and women’s rights advocates, at this awards luncheon featuring keynote speaker Arianna Huffington, cofounder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post.
11:30 p.m., $150
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
55 Fourth St., SF
Out of Our Film Festival
Protest the Israeli consulate’s sponsorship of the San Francisco LGBT Film Festival on opening night and support divestment and sanctions against Israel until it ends the occupation of Palestine, ceases discrimination against Palestinian citizens of Israel, and permits displaced Palestinian refugees to return to their homes.
6 p.m., free
Castro Theater
429 Castro, SF
FRIDAY, JUNE 18
Oakland mayoral debate
Hear the major candidates for mayor of Oakland weigh in at this debate with City Council members Rebecca Kaplan and Jean Quan and former state Sen. Don Perata. The debate is being hosted by the Alameda County Democratic Lawyers Club.
Everett and Jones Restaurant
126 Broadway, Oakl.
(510) 836-7563
Say No to War
Rally for peace and protest the ongoing war in the Middle East. Demand we bring our troops home now.
2 p.m., free
Corner of Action and University, Berk.
www.berkeleygraypanthers.mysite.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 19
Sea blite habitat restoration
Join Michael Chassé of the National Park Service to help restore Crissy Field marsh and create a habitat suitable for reintroducing the endangered California sea blite. The GGNP system contains more endangered species than any other national park on the North American continent. The 2010 GGNP Endangered Species Big Year helps volunteers get to know these species while helping them recover.
9 a.m., free
Meet at Presidio Transit Center
215 Lincoln, SF
(415) 561-2857 to RSVP
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