Thursday, April 24
6:00pm FEELING SQUEEZED
We're all feeling it. Economist Jared Bernstein discusses the role played by politics and power behind economic challenges facing America today, including the "middle-class squeeze," globalization, inequality and environmental degradation. Bernstein is the author of "Crunch: Why Do I Feel So Squeezed? (And Other Unsolved Economic Mysteries)." $15 www.commonwealthclub.org @ The Commonwealth Club (595 Market Street, 2nd Floor,SF)
6:50 p.m. PEACE AND IMPEACHMENT
Democrats.com and CODEPINK present, "Are Peace and Impeachment Possible?" a Town Hall Forum to discuss strategies to end the war, prevent war on Iran, and save the Constitution and the economy. Activist David Swanson is the keynote speaker. Panelists include Daniel Ellsberg, Cindy Sheehan, Medea Benjamin and Norman Solomon. $10 www.democrats.com @ the Grand Lake Theater (3200 Grand Avenue, Oakland)
7:00 p.m. LEGACIES OF WAR
Why we should ban the cluster bomb. "Bombies" details the U.S. bombing campaign in Laos and the enduring legacy of unexploded cluster bombs that continue to maim and kill villagers 35 years after the end of war. A panel discussion follows the film featuring first-hand witnesses to the air war and its aftermath and activists urging an international ban on cluster bombs. @ American Friends Service Committee and Center for Lao Studies Offices (65 Ninth Street, SF)
$10 http://www.legaciesofwar.org/
Friday, April 25
Music:
Wooden Shjips + Citay + Jenny Hoyston @ Cafe Du Nord
Chow Nasty + Hottub @ The Uptown
The Coup @ Shattuck Down Low
7:00pm NON-WESTERN WESTERN FILMS
The Western is the epitome of American movie genres. It will then come as no surprise to you that the most popular Westerns in what should be a very American-dominant history were pretty much all made by non-American directors. God, America, can't you do anything right? $5 @ SFMOMA(151 3rd St , SF)
7:00pm GREEN SEX
Kick off Earth Day with a buzz! Ever wondered what makes a sex toy green? Join us for an exploration and explanation of our environmentally sustainable products. Find out how everything from vibrators to lube and massage oils are made of the best ingredients for you and the earth. Also, take 15% off everything in the store! @ Good Vibrations Berkeley 2504 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley. FREE!
7:00 pm- 4:00am DIGITAL BE-IN
Wow we live in a totally bizarre culture. this event is a combination symposium, take-action exhibition and multimedia entertainment extravaganza, the "Digital Be-In" features presenters and celebrities, musical, visual and performance artists, art installations and an exhibition featuring leading solutions for making cities -- and the homes and institutions that comprise them -- sustainable. Symposium at 7, Take Action Exhibit at 8, Live Music and DJ's at 9.@ Temple (540 Howard St., SF) $20 advance / $25 at door http://www.be-in.com/
6:00 p.m. LATENT ARGENTINA
The San Francisco International Film Festival presents "Latent Argentina," filmmaker Fernando Solanas' impassioned call for social and economic justice in Argentina. the movie argues that multinational corporations have corrupted Argentina with their wealth. @ Sundance Kabuki Cinemas (1881 Post St. SF)$12.50 http://www.itsyourworld.org/
9:00 pm SUITE JESUS!! ART! MUSIC!
Suite Jesus, it's time for another crazy as hell art party at 111 Minna. Art, DJs, drinks, dancing. You know the deal by now, People! If you RSVP and get there by 10:30 its free. if you RSVP and get there late, its $5. If you don't RSVP, I have no idea. @ 111 Minna Gallery (111 Minna St.SF)
Saturday, April 26
Music:
Rube Waddell , Vermillion Lies , Agent Ribbons @ Cafe Du Nord ($12 in adv. $15)
Black Fiction , Dame Satan , The Chapin Sisters @ El Rio ($7)
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. ART OF TRANSFORMATION
Disadvantaged youth find hope and self-expression in "The Art of Transformation," an exhibition featuring the creations of children who receive treatment from Bay Area nonprofits that provide mental health services. The evening includes a panel discussion, entertainment, hors d'oeuvres and beverages. $20-$50 suggested donation, sliding scale at the door @ Studio 333 Gallery (333A Caledonia Street, Sausalito) Sausalito = an excuse to ride the ferry. woo!
7:30 p.m. OPTIC ILLUSION
Optic Illusion features a live and silent art auction of works from 170 established and emerging artists, -- plus live performances, entertainment, creative projects, installations by local artists and food and wine. The evening benefits Southern Exposure's Exhibition, Artists in Education and Artists Resource programs. @ SomArts (934 Brannan Street, SF) $30 soex.org
Sunday, April 27
2:00 pm IRAN (IS NOT THE PROBLEM)
A screening of the new documentary, "Iran (is not the problem)," made as a response to the failure of the American mass media to provide the public with relevant and accurate information about the standoff between the U.S. and Iran, is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. $5. www.iranisnottheproblem.org @ the Victoria Theatre (2961 16th Street, SF)
6:30 p.m. CLIMATE CHANGE CRISIS
The Center for Political Education and Movement, Generation Justice and Ecology Project present "Climate Justice: Negotiating Solutions in a Time of Crisis," a presentation and discussion on the politics of climate policy. A panel of experts will review current proposals and policies in California, the U.S. and around the world. $5-$10 donation requested, no one turned away for lack of funds. @St. John the Evangelist Church (1661 15th Street, SF)
Monday, April 28
6:30 pm GREEN MOVIE NIGHT
The Urban Alliance for Sustainability's Green Movie Night presents "The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil," made by the Community Solution, a nonprofit organization that designs and teaches low-energy solutions to the fossil-fuel based, industrialized, and centralized way of living. After the movie the conversation continues at ELIXIR, San Francisco's second-oldest saloon. @ Victoria Theatre (2961 16th Street, SF) $10 general admission, $5 students & seniors www.uas.coop
Tuesday, April 29
Wednesday, April 30
Music:
Master/Slave , Pants Pants Pants , Vows @ Hemlock Tavern ($6)
8:45 p.m. LOVE OF WATER
Tap into it. The San Francisco International Film Festival presents "Flow: For the Love of Water," a documentary featuring scientists, researchers and human rights advocates with case studies from Indian villages, African townships and communities in the U.S. that show the devastating effects of treating a natural resource as a commodity. @ Sundance Kabuki Cinemas (1881 Post Street, SF)
