SF events 12.2

* Lunchtime Peace Walk for Matt Tue Dec. 2nd, 12:30 pm Mission/16th Bart Station
Come together TODAY for a celebratory gathering of support for Matt as we
show our commitment to progressive San Francisco values. We will connect
with our communities in the Mission District and walk in support of our
homeless brothers and sisters, education, tenant rights, queer rights, women
’s’ rights, small businesses and healthy environments for all!
Meet us at our Mission Headquarters at Noon to gather signs if you can come
a bit early. 1751 Mission/13th.

12/2/03 Debate On The District Attorney's Race
& On Broadband And Democratic Communication In San Francisco
7:30 PM San Francisco Channel 29

* Musicians for Matt at the Makeout Tue Dec 2 9-midnite
Make Out Room 3225 22nd St @ Mission and Valencia
Three of SF's most beloved local band: Six Eye Columbia, Loquat, Our
Lady of the Highway. $20 suggested donation, sliding scale. All proceeds
benefit Matt Gonalez' campaign for Mayor, so come on out! There'll be
Matt's rock 'n roll t-shirts for sale, lots of literature and signs.

* Rockers for Matt Tue Dec 2 Club Galia 2565 Mission @ 21st / 22 St.
Musicians Support Matt! Vanessa Morrison, Third Thursday, Besth Custer
Ensemble, Andy Pollack, Wendy DeWitt and others.

* Musicians for Matt at Waziema Tue Dec 2 8pm
club wazeima 543 divisadero between fell and hayes
American River, Lady Barbers, Convalescent Surprise and David Enos play short sets of indie and country to raise some money for Matt. $5-15 suggested donation, no one turned away for lack of funds...


# 1st Wednesday: Free Museums: http://www.exploratorium.edu
http://www.calacademy.org LAST CHANCE TO SEE MORRISON PLANETARIUM!

* http://www.KPFA.org 94.1fm Call-in Interview with Matt Wed Dec 3 8-8:30 AM

* Women's Rally for Matt Wed Dec 3rd 12:15 p.m. Civic Center Plaza Market @ 8th
Join us at the Civic Center Plaza for the Women's Rally. Women Voters are invited to hear about Matt's stance on issues surrounding education, health and domestic violence.
Speakers include future Mayor Matt Gonzalez, Renee Saucedo, Day Laborers Program; Sister Bernie Galvan, Religious Witness to the Homeless Program; Suyung Kim, Public Defenders' Office and others.

* North Beach Artists for Matt Wed Dec 3rd 5-10 PM 1462 Grant @ Union
Meet Matt in person. Please join us in celebrating North Beach artists supporting Matt Gonzales for Mayor. Matt will joins us between 6 and 6:30pm.
Art auction followed by a program of experimental 16mm films.
$5 - $250 door donation - No one turned away for lack of funds.

* Iranian-American Progressives and Greens Wed Dec 3 5:30, program at 6:30
Al-Fanous Restaurant 3170 16th Street @ Valencia Matt Gonzalez for Mayor.
Meet Ross Mirkarimi, a founding member of California Green Party, and spokesman for Matt Gonzalez for Mayor. Find out about the future of progressive politics in San Francisco and how you can help shape it.

# Wed, Dec 3 7:30 pm Zapatistas Turn 20 and Construct Another World
La Pena Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley http://www.ezln.org
http://www.globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bayarea.php

* DJs UNITED for Matt! Wed De 3 8pm-3am DNA Lounge 375 11th St @ Harrison
DJ Laird, Jonah Sharp, Pollywog, Broker/Dealer, J-Boogie, Afro Mystik and more to be announced. Bust a move, bust a groove for Matt. $10-20 sliding scale. Matt will appear. Raffle for original art Barry McGee (Twist) and Chris Johanson, and a goodie box by Dave Eggers (McSweeneys) at 9:30pm.

* Laugh for Matt! Wed Dec 3 7-11pm 2211 Mission Loft @ 18/19th St, Apt. C
Come laugh until it hurts, groove to French pop, munch and imbibe, and support Matt Gonzalez

# Ultimate Guide to Adult Videos Book Release Party Wed Dec 3, 8-10 pm Free
1620 Polk St @ Sacramento http://www.goodvibes.com


# 1st Thursday art receptions @ 49 Geary 5:30-7:30pm

* Poets for Matt Thu Dec 4 6-10pm New College 776 Valencia
Bring your favorite poem or say one of your own! Open mic
To be continued during the home stretch Dec 5 in the Mission HQ lounge...

* Matt A Go Go House Party/Fundraiser Thu Dec 4 7PM 847 Haight @
Divisadero and Scott. (The house with Buddah's eyes on the garage
Please join us for a Matt Gonzalez houseparty/fundraiser/slammin'-good-time!

# Opening Reception: Thursday December 4th, 7-10 pm
an festive reception and silent art auction to support Mural Campesino
Pond 324 14th St. @ Mission / Valencia murals in rural Honduras

* Salsa for Matt Thu Dec 4 8pm - 1pm Club Galia 2565 Mission (@ 22nd St
Live music by Charanson, dance lesson with SalsaCrazy.com,
Rueda performance by Rueda Casino and more!

# Next Steps: We Need Your Help! 8pm The SF-IMC Is Splitting
We will be having a meeting at La Pena in Berkeley this Thursday, Dec.4 @
The San Francisco Bay Area Independent Media has agreed to support the
formation of a new IMC, the SF Independent Media Center. It will retain
the website that most of us have worked very hard on for almost 3 years,
http://www.indybay.org , but it will be going through New-IMC process and
cover primarily SF news. We will remain the San Francisco Bay Area
Independent Media Center, and will be utilizing the original but
less-promoted url and a new one: http://www.indybay.org and
http://www.sfbay.indymedia.org, respectively.


# Dec 4 Thu 7PM Public Education Forum: SF Bay Area 9/11 Truth Alliance
Humanist Hall, 390 27th St @ Broadway, Oakland 3 speakers:new materials:
Jim Hoffman: old and new thoughts and angles: World Trade Center Bldgs.
http://www.wtc7.net Penny Schoner will discuss the evidence available
on the Pentagon site, and the need for responsible references in
research. Ed Rippy will present political background to events like
9/11 in the past, up to the present. Discussion will follow.
Bring a friend For more information, publiceducforum [at] yahoo.com

# Thu Dec 4 , 8 pm to 2 am Good Vibrations Holiday Ball! Sirens Belly Dance, Japanese drum ensemble Taiko Ren, saucy rockabilly band Burlacticus Undertow, and GV’s own Rusty Hips, SF Drag King 2002 and Mr. Trannyshack 2003. MC’ed by GV’s Staff Sexologist, Dr. Carol Queen. DJ Von, sexy gogo dancers of a dozen genders, and a naughty photo booth! http://www.craigslist.org/eve/19112859.html
Club NV, 525 Howard @ 1st St Formal, semi-formal, fetish or drag $20 adv $25
NEW LOCATION! 603 Valencia @ 17th St SF 1620 Polk @ Sacramento, SF
2504 San Pablo @ Dwight, Berkeley http://www.goodvibes.com/

* 12/4 Final Matt Gonzalez Mayoral Pub Crawl Thu Dec. 4 9 p.m. meet at
Mission campaign office (1751 Mission @ 13th) disburse into the
Mission neighborhood http://www.craigslist.org/eve/19962304.html


* http://www.KFOG.com 104.5 fm Morning Show with Guest Matt Gonzalez
Fri Dec 5 7-7:30 AM Listen to San Francisco Board of Supervisors President
and Mayoral candidate Matt Gonzalez on the KFOG morning show.

# Fri, Dec 5 5:00 pm Celebration: Forest Ethics and Victories!
One Haight St @ Market) http://www.AmazonWatch.org
http://www.globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bayarea.php

* Western Addition House Party Fundraiser Fri Dec 5 8pm 855 Fillmore at Fulton
for Matt Gonzalez. Expected guests include Peter Camejo and Jeff Adachi.

* ViV and a Movie Holiday Bash Friday, December 5th 2003 doors at 8pm
Slim's 333 11th St independent short film, live music, art, and fashion

* Rock and Roll Politics #7 a fundraiser for Matt Gonzalez for Mayor of S.F.
Friday, December 5th 2003 8PM to Midnight 26 Mix 3024 Mission St.
Do You Believe In The Rock and Roll Revolution??? Rock and Roll Politics #7
A fundraiser for Matt Gonzalez for Mayor Live music by: Vikter VZ Xperience, Campfire Girls, Haze
Politics to be interjected between sets. Starts electric, ends acoustic

* Noise Rock and Poetry for Matt Fri Dec 5 10:00 pm
The Werepad! 2430 3rd St. (between 20th and 22nd Sts)
Featuring: LESSICK w/ the Poetry of Micah Ballard and Friends
The Werepad is on 2430 3rd St. (between 20th and 22nd Sts).


# Ron English Art Open Fri Dec 5 7 to 10PM Free Admission Free drinks 18up
228 Filmore at Haight upperplayground.com http://www.popaganda.com

# Interdeminsional Art Movement Unified Galley Show 6-9p?
Dec 5 http://www.CellSpace.org 2050 Bryant @ 18th St.

* 12/5 Get Lit for Matt BAY AREA AUTHORS BAND TOGETHER FOR FINAL
CHAPTER IN MATT GONZALEZ MAYORAL CAMPAIGN
FRI DEC 5 7 P.M MAKEOUT ROOM (3225 - 22nd STREET @ MISSION) $5
Fifteen published and acclaimed San Francisco fiction writers
http://www.craigslist.org/eve/20190814.html http://www.craigslist.org/eve/20192206.html

# Fri, Dec 5 7-9pm Film: The Streets Are Watching
Transparent Theater 1901 Ashby Avenue (at MLK Jr. Way) Berkeley
http://www.globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bayarea.php

# Fri, Dec 5 7pm Forum: Alternatives to the Occupation of Iraq
Veterans Building 401 Van Ness @ McAllister 2nd floor
forum called “Iraq: Thinking Through Alternatives to Occupation” $5
Bay Area United for Peace and Justice http://www.unitedforpeace.org

# Fri, Dec 5 7-9:30 pm Forum: The Patriot Acts and Civil Liberties:
An ACLU Response Rising Hope Church 3005 Van Buren (at Court St.)
Alameda http://www.globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bayarea.php

# Iran: Anatomy of a Coup Fri Dec 5 7:30PM 1st United Meth Church
9 Ross Valley Drive (off 4th St), San Rafael http://www.mpjc.org
The 1953 coup transformed Iran into a dictatorship and set the stage for the Islamic Revolution in 1979. On the 50th anniversary of the coup, and with Bush renewing threats against Iran, MPJC takes a look back through history. See how the CIA and British intelligence destroyed democracy in Iran in order to control its oil and to keep the country from Soviet influence. Guest speakers and discussion follow the films. Two documentary films: "Anatomy of a Coup: The CIA in Iran" & "End of Empire" Guest Speakers: Enayat Katouli, Iranians for Democracy; and Shahram Aghamir, co-producer of "Voices of the Middle East" $5 - $7 notaflof http://www.craigslist.org/eve/19594851.html

* Rock and Roll Politics #7 a fundraiser for Matt Gonzalez for Mayor of S.F.
Friday, December 5th 2003 8PM to Midnight 26 Mix
Do You Believe In The Rock and Roll Revolution??? Rock and Roll
Politics #7 A fundraiser for Matt Gonzalez for Mayor Live music by: Vikter VZ
Xperience, Campfire Girls, Haze $6 for the cause

# 12.5 Get Freaky Adam Freeland, Krafty Kuts 550 Barneveld
# Dec 5 GET FREAKY 550 Barneveld Adam Freeland (Marine Parade),
Krafty Kuts (Fingerlickin’), Adam Ohana (an*ten*nae/get freaky),
Lorin ( http://www.bassnectar.net ), Random Rab (live)(El Circo),
Benchun (False Prophet), Neptune (GroovePharm), Ikarus (Infinite
Kaos), Andres Octavio (Stress Collective), Waterjuice (Vaporvent), Eve
(Get Freaky), Shawna (Apsara), Laura (EFL), Dragonfly (GrooveGarden),
Neal (SF). Visuals: Dr. Spook (Chaos Consortium). Décor: Fuzzy Phillipe’s Fab
Fluff. Altars: HuggiMa. $15 Presale tix at: http://www.groovetickets.com
Distractions (Haight St, SF), and Skills (Telegraph, Berkeley).


# 12/6 CANOE http://www.savesfbay.org (Oakland Estuary) pollution prevention,
stormwater treatment $40 9a-2p http://www.craigslist.org/eve/19594103.html

* 12/6 ROCKOUT FOR MATT GONZALEZ! (ALL Districts) 1:00pm - 2:00pm
http://www.rockoutsfbay.org http://www.craigslist.org/eve/20154580.html

* 12/6 Matt Gonzalez Benefit Concert: Sat Dec 6 3pm - 8pm @ El Rio
3158 Mission $5 7 Local SF Bands: The Quails London Calling
(The Clash tribute band) Run Return Roots of Orchis Inventing Edward
The Paper Trail Plum http://www.craigslist.org/eve/20077833.html

# DAvestravaganza December 4th-7th Sat Dec 6 5-10pm
free 591 guerrero @ 18th http://www.davewarnke.com

* Green Century Institute Presents Progressives United for Gonzales Sat Dec 6 6pm-10pm
The 3220 Building Penthouse 3220 Sacramento at Lyon http://www.3220.com
Awareness outreach to political progressives, Greens, and Democrats co-sponsored by Chris Daly, Aaron Peskin, and Tom Ammiano.
Semi-upscale cocktail party. Bar. Live music. Co-produced by the Anon Salon and Ursa Minor. $25 donation, no one turned away.
Entertainment by Spencer Sutherland (Spanish guitarist). DJs and others TBA. Catering by Miss P Segel formerly of Cafe Proust.

# RE/Search at The LAB: The PRANKS! FESTIVAL $5
Sat Dec 6th, 6-10 PM. THE LAB, 2948 16th St at Capp, S.F.
http://www.thelab.org 16th @ Capp ( Mission / So. Van Ness )
info [at] researchpubs.com http://www.researchpubs.com

# 12/6: War on Terror Racism at Home and Abroad Sat Dec 6 6-8pm
http://www.NewCollege.edu 741 Valencia http://www.craigslist.org/eve/19688102.html

# "Defending the Rights of the People in the Age of Ashcroft"
Sat Dec 6 7 pm First Cong Church 2501 Harrison St , Oakland
featuring Clark Kissinger The America that we have known for
many generations is quickly disappearing since 911:
The massive attack on civil liberties and the right to dissent in
this country is situated in, and flows from
the U.S. grab for global power - Bush's War on the World. We have
seen · attacks, roundups and detentions of Arab, Muslim and South
Asian immigrants · restriction on dissent · erosion of civil liberties
· secret government surveillance

# Art of Living Time is a 30 minute docu Sat Dec 6
Forum with Lori Ayers at 7 PM on "Women & AIDS"
Film screening at 8 PM followed by Q & A and reception
Metro Comm.Church (MCC) SF 150 Eureka at 18th St.
$20 for film screening followed by Q & A and reception *
$35 for forum, film screening and reception * 5:30-8:00
kat [at] cinefemme.org http://www.cinefemme.org

# "With Liberty and Justice for All" Performance Benefit for
http://www.ACLU.org + http://www.Earthjustice.org
Sat Dec 6 7PM New College Theatre 777 Valencia @ 18th $15

* 12/6 Gonzalez fundraiser: chocolate and bilingual spanish love poems
THE MISSION  LATINO  WRITERS  GROUP  PRESENTS
Love  In the Time of Elections - in  support  of MATT GONZALEZ for mayor
chocolate, music, & poetry sat DEC 6 7:30PM -Free Admission-
chocolates, refreshments, used books for sale PLEASE JOIN~
Romeo Gilberto Osorio, Rolando Carrillo, Elizabeth Terrazas, Carlos Mauricio,
Jerry Ferraz, Robin MacLean, Carlos Osorio,April Linds, Alfonso Texidor, & Chito Cuellar.
Back to the Picture   (CUSTOM FRAMING & GALLERY) 934 Valencia @ 20th & 21st
(415) 826-2321  VIVA GONZALEZ!! http://www.craigslist.org/eve/20121102.html

* Musicians for Matt Sat Dec 6 8pm Studio Z 11th Street at Folsom
Musicians play for Matt! Performers are Harold Ray Live in Concert, Onelinedrawing, Japonize Elephants, The Evening, and Alicia van den Heuvel of Aislers Set. DJs Nick Tangborn, Eric Shea, John Pruett. Only three days till the election, folks, come on out... 8pm $10 - 15

12/6 POLYAMORY FILM FEST BERKELY, DEC 6 http://www.craigslist.org/eve/20026495.html


* VOTESTRATION part 2 Sun Dec 7 10am-4pm Civic Center Plaza
Artists and musicians converge on Civic Center Plaza in an all day concert/rally to turn out the vote in support of Matt Gonzalez for Mayor. This event is a follow up to the Votestration Rally on November 22 in Dolores Park, where hundreds registered to vote and showed their support for progressive mayoral candidate Matt Gonzalez. Boogie while you cast your vote at City Hall, open for polling from 10am until 4pm. Musicians, dancers, comedians, poets and speakers who will be performing at this event. There will be a big stage with lots of great talent; click above for details on specific performers.

# Sun Dec 7, 1pm-3pm FREE! The Biology of Medical Marijuana presented
by Dr. Robert Melamede Chairman of the Biology Dept. University of Colorado.
Sponsored by Ralph Sherrow. A one hour talk w/ 1 hour questions & answers.
Oakland Box Theater 1928 Telegraph Ave http://www.oaklandbox.com

* Meet and Eat BBQ Sun Dec 7 3-4 PM St. Francis Square Western Shore @ Laguna
one block from Geary and Laguna). delicious BBQ and great company! MATT!

# Uncovered: The Whole Truth about the Iraq War - Create Your Own House Party
December 7 or any day thereafter. http://www.moveon.org: Sun Dec 7 thousands
http://action.moveon.org/meet/parties.html?zip=94957&distance=30
To check out the Uncovered trailer and some movie clips, go to: http://www.truthuncovered.com/clips/index.cfm

* UNCOVERED Film Screening and Party for Matt Sun Dec 7th 2003 5pm-midnite
Punch Gallery 155 10th St @ Mission / Howard
"Uncovered: The Whole Truth About the Iraq War" film screening and get
out the vote party for Matt Gonzalez. The event will feature some of
the Bay Area's best folk, jazz, and spoken word artists.

* Pilates "Matt" Sun Dec 7 6-8 pm Ellie Herman Studio 1452 Valencia @25th
Come strengthen your core and support a Green Mayor for San Francisco. Pilates Mat, equipment classes and private sessions available on the hour at 6pm & 7pm at Ellie Herman Studios at 1452 Valencia Street @ 25th. Beginners welcome. Donations of $20 and up; all proceeds benefit Matt Gonzalez for Mayor. Call 285-5808 to reserve a spot, or just drop by. more info http://www.ellie.net

* Meet the Next Mayor of SF Sun Dec 7 7PM-9PM USF Presentation Theatre
Education Building 2350 Turk St at Tamalpais (just west of Masonic)
Matt Gonzalez will speak on the topic of "Progressive Politics". If you are undecided, come hear Matt speak and answer questions. Only first 500 people will be admitted, so come early. Admission is free.

# Sun Dec 7, 8pm-late IKHQ 136 Taylor @ Turk/Eddy UNCOVERED & RECOVERED
Conscious Sound Collective hosts the premiere of "Uncovered: The
Whole Truth About the Iraq War" and celebrates the inevitable victory of
Matt Gonzalez as mayor of San Francisco, a huge step in the recovery of
democracy in the United States.
film: "Uncovered: The Whole Truth About the Iraq War" and a slew of
related shorts. performance: Rachel Brice & Ultra Gypsy, IKarus, more TBA
panel discussion: speakers TBA. music: djs IKarus & Nep-tune to close eve.
http://www.infinitekaos.com ik [at] infinitekaos.com

* Voices behind the Votes
Sunday, December 7th 2003 9:00-2:00am
Club Galia on Mission at 22nd Street
Funk-HipHop-Reggae Celebration and Informative Green Party event.


* Punks for Matt at Slim's (Me First and the Gimme Gimmes)
Mon Dec 8 9pm Slim's 333 11th @ Folson, South of Market
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes (punk's premier covers band!) along with Jello Biafra and other guests to be added. Check this site for updated info. $15 recommended donation. High profile event, please come!


# DEC 8 FULL MOON! http://www.tortuga.com

12/8: Full Moon Night Kayaking 4pm. moon rise at about 4:43pm.
http://www.citykayak.com specials page. http://www.craigslist.org/eve/20038749.html

# 12/8: Full Moon Gathering http://www.craigslist.org/eve/20123087.html
All women & girls are invited http://www.changemakersforwomen.com/

* Mon Dec 8 9p-12a Slims 333 11th @ Folsom $15 Me First & the Gimme Gimmes
( punk's premier covers band ) PUNKS for MATT: Jello Biafra & others TBA
Jello Biaffra said to Matt Gonzalez: "Joining the Green Party is like naming your band
"The Dead Kennedy's": there are some places you're not gonna get in."


* http://www.mattgonzalez.com for mayor of SF on dec 9,
Hallinan is also on the ballot and h's been a good friend to activists,
consistently declining to prosecute protestors. deserves re-elect
Violent crime is down 60% since Hallinan took office.
Hallinan's diversion programs have a 90%+ success rate.
Fewer repeat offenders = less crime, saving taxpayers $50 million.
Hallinan has fearlessly and aggressiveley prosecuted white collar
and CITY HALL corruption. http://www.hallinanforda.com

# http://www.CELLspace.org Studio Cluster presents A Studio(s) Warming
Tue Dec. 9 7pm-10pm CELLspace, 2050 Bryant St. @ 18th 19th st

# 12/9 "Who is Frank Chu?" (Across 12 Galaxies) 7 PM 83 Natoma St sfherald.com
http://www.marcusronaldi.com http://www.craigslist.org/eve/19547484.html

# Tue. Dec. 9 7:30-9 pm When the Whales Stopped Singing in Marin
Caring for Ourselves, Caring for our Planet we will be presenting " When the Whales Stopped Singing" A grassroots effort to protect Sealife from Navy Sonars - a Presentation by http://www.SEAFLOW.org with George Taylor and Sheilah Glover TheSunrise Center, 45 San Clemente Dr. Suite C-200 ( upstairs), Corte Maderab $10 $5 $15 415-924-7824 http://www.sunrise-center.org
At this inspring and highly informative event, a local Marin based activist organization working to protect marine mammals, called SEAFLOW, will present a combination of documentary videos and reports of lobbying efforts, answer audience questions , as well as present story-telling and music. This presentation, which includes art and music, will enable you to feel your deep connection with the web of life. From that deep sense of inter-connectedness, right action to protect the things we love follows naturally.
You will also learn about what you can do to counter the Navy's Sonar deployment and about recent successes in opposing the Navy and the Dept. of Defense that have occurred as a result of grassroots efforts by concerned citizens like you.

# Five Minute Erotica Book Signing Tue Dec 9, 8-10 pm Free
1620 Polk St @ Sacramento http://www.goodvibes.com

Election night party
Tuesday, December 9th 2003 8pm-2am
Mission Headquarters
Par-tay! We're going to tent up the backyard and have two stages with
DJs and live bands representing the best of SF's music scene. Come rub
shoulders with your fellow Matt supporters as we await election results
and congratulate everyone on a job well done.

# December 9 - Lady Fest Party- El Rio - 3158 Mission St
9PM-$8-$15 Bitesize, Beautiful Engines, butcheR and smeaR


Wed Dec 10 Benefit for Moondog (different from Moondoggy)
and the Magic Bus 7-9pm photography art opening and reception
9pm "The Bright River" - a human beatbox spiritual odyssey
live cello, bass, and drums. DJs: Laird - Goldilox - Adnan - Jay-son
- Boogie-B - Lush Camp 119 Utah - 1 blk from 16th/Potrero $5 >9pm
more info: http://www.djlaird.com


# AK Press is Holding a Huge Holiday Sale! best radical publications at a bargain price.
Drop by our warehouse on Thursday, December 11th for great books, CD's
videos, DVD's and gear, starting as low as 1$. Everything in the warehouse
will be at least 25% off. We'll also have remainders, damages and overstock
to buy in bulk or single copy! Refreshments will be served. 4-10pm at AK
Press 674-A 23rd St Oakland ( MLK San Pablo). http://www.akpress.org

Thu. Dec. 11 7 pm Oil, Power, & Empire Book Launch Party - Berkeley
Book Signing, Conversation, Refreshments http://www.larryeverest.com
Oil, Power, and Empire provides an invaluable analysis of Washington's 60-year drive to secure control over Persian Gulf oil and the underlying factors behind the Bush Administration's decision to invade and occupy Iraq. Goes deep below official rhetoric and media blather to reveal the predatory nature of American policy in the Gulf. Revolution Books, 2425 Channing Way, Berkeley 510.848.1196
Larry Everest's book is a detailed, carefully documented and searing account of the sordid history of American and British involvement in Iraq. It is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand the background to the latest war and the present occupation. – Anatol Lieven, senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington DC. – Michael Klare, Five College Professor of Peace & World Security Studies, Hampshire College; author, Resource Wars: The New Landscape of Global Conflict

# Thu Dec 11 7 pm - 9 pm
Examining Humanity's Alienation from Nature, Animals and Each Other
2530 San Pablo Berkeley http://www.ecologycenter.org

# Corporate Globalization or Economic Justice? Thu Dec 11 7:30 pm
1st United Meth Church, 9 Ross Valley Dr. (off 4th St.), San Rafael
• HEAR from local folks who were at the November meeting
of the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) in Miami.
• BUY Fair Trade gift baskets including African baskets
filled with Fair Trade chocolate, coffee, and cocoa mix
• SEE four short films:
• "Something to Hide," "Santiago’s Story," Trade Secrets,"
• "Fair Trade Chocolate from the Heart of the Amazon"
• JOIN the growing Fair Trade movement! $3 none turned away

# Dec 11 The Devil-Ettes present...Mistletoe Make Out-The Make Out
Room- 22nd & Mission, SF -Doors 9pm - $8 Devil-Ettes, Sleigher
and Smile God Loves You $1 off if you dress like a devil or angel!


# Dec 12 WORLDSPIRIT An evening of celebration, dance, and spirit
Featuring: Historic multimedia perf by: ALEX GREY and ABA STRUCTURE
AURADANCE (live dance video feedback magic) from JAPAN
Live dance set with live violin and techno by ABA Structure featuring
music from the new album, “Faces of Epiphany” With DJs:
Jondi & Spesh (tag team set) - Loöq, Qoöl, Rennaisance, Bedrock
Jonah Sharp (Spacetime Continuum) - Reflective Records
Ethan - Friends & Family Ammon WORLDSPIRIT DVD Spring of 2004.
http://www.alexgrey.com/ http://www.abastructure.net/
Doors Open 8pm Show Begins 10pm Historic Sweet's Ballroom
1933 Broadway Oakland, CA 19th St. Oakland BART station exit)
$25 adv $30 door http://www.magneticpresence.com/projects/events.html

Titillating Chocolate Nipples StudioZ 314 11th st. @ Folsom 21+
Fri Dec 12 Door 9:30, show 10:30 http://studioz.tv/events/genessa101103
*The Extra Action Marching Band *Mark Growden and the Electric Pinata
*Rube Waddell *Roky Roulette, the worlds only pogo stick strip tease
*the 1st 100 people get a free chocolate nipple at the door
win rare, sexy, fun treats in unusual ways *sexy Candy girls will be selling:
~Gracie's Titillating Chocolate Nipples (a good gift for a loved one)
~Breasted bottles of booze (this isn't a band name, but it should be)
~other lovely, sexy surprises $8 stud w/ID in costume $12 stud $15


# Dec 13 Bizarre Bazaar An eclectic global mystical market...
DNA lounge, 375 11th st, @ Harrison SF 12 noon until 7pm.

# Dec 13 KPFA crafts faire Concourse Exhibition center 8th/ Brannan
http://gatheringforgood.c.tep1.com/maabGEiaa2jJVbd2e6qe/

# SpiralMuse Gift & Groove party holiday bazaar feminine creation
Dec 13 http://www.spiralmuse.com/events_home.html#7

# Black Rock Roller Disco Party on Sat. Dec. 13
Dry Ice Roller Hockey Arena at I-880 and Hegenberger in Oakland
8pm-midnight. dress is 70's roller disco style $10 costume. $15 not.

# koinonea 2012 Dec 13 http://www.koinonea.org $10 adv Oakland.



# Winter Town Meeting 12 PM-3:30 PM (doors 11:00) Sun Dec 14
http://www.burningman.com moderated question and answer forum
focused on tackling the areas of concern and interest of our community.
+ webcast Send questions advance townmeeting2003 [at] Burningman.com
please bring food to share! SF County Fair Building 9th Ave/ Lincoln Ave


# some holiday fun.... Thu Dec 18 The End Up 10:30pm - 4:30am 21+
DJ's: SIMON GALEN SOLAR JOSHUA (IZ) MARC JELLYBEAR pacificsound.net

# Sat Dec 20 INTIMATE KAOS IKHQ 136 Taylor @ Turk / Eddy
join ik for a special evening of immersive environments. more details
Thanks for co-creating profound & beautiful art & culture with us,
http://www.infinitekaos.com ik [at] infinitekaos.com

# SHADOWLIGHT: A Winter Solstice Mystical Masquerade (Come
disguised as your TRUE SELF)! Dec 20 418 Front St., Santa Cruz
7pm til 1am, After-Party TBA (after party will be at a local retreat
house: hot tubs/garden/ sauna etc : ) Shamanic DJ Guides: BROTHER and SAYR,
Yoga with Mark Tanaka, Ecstatic Dance with Brian Scott (ESALEN), Spoken Word
Theatre with JUICE, Live African Dance and Drum performance, Midnight $10

# Dec 23 New moon http://www.reddyspads.com

# DANCE DOWN THE EMPIRE: Resistance Lounge II New Year's El Rio
8PM - 2AM: Mind altering words and booty shakin' African rhythms
Presented by Direct Action to Stop the War $20 3158 Mission St

# NEW YEAR'S EVE-O-LUTION Wed Dec 31 8:30pm - 4:30am
three radiant REGENCY CENTER BALLROOMS PLUS AVALON BALLROOM
1300 Van Ness @ Sutter St., SF http://www.anonsalon.com
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MARCH 20, 2004 GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION
FIRST ANNIVERSARY of the U.S. BOMBING and INVASION of IRAQ
* BRING the TROOPS HOME NOW! * END the OCCUPATION of IRAQ!
* MONEY for JOBS, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE and HOUSING - NOT WAR!

# June 12,13 2004 http://www.harmonyfestival.com Santa Rosa

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