May 22, 2012 - Tuesday
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San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: May 22, 2012 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, David Campos, Carmen Chu, Malia Cohen, Sean Elsbernd, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Christina Olague, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: May 22, 2012 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, David Campos, Carmen Chu, Malia Cohen, Sean Elsbernd, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Christina Olague, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org
Annual Potrero Hill Boosters Dinner (sold out)
When: May 22, 2012 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. (sold out)
7:00 p.. Dinner
Where: Technique, California Culinary Academy, 16th Street at Rhode Island, San Francisco
What: Annual Potrero Hill Boosters 3-course catered Dinner. Installation of new Executive Committee by City Attorney Dennis Herrera. Event sold out $45.
Information potreroboosters.org
Harvey Milk Day - Screening of MILK with Dustin Black and Cleve Jones
When: May 22, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street, San Francisco
What: Special fundraising event showing the movie MILK to benefit Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy
Dustin Lance Black and Cleve Jones will speak.
Sponsors: Human Rights Campaign, Swirl, 440, Southern Wine, Destination bakery, KASA, 4505 Meats, La Meditteranee
Tickets: brownpapertickets.com/event/233452 - Regular tickets $15. VIP Tickets $50. plus fees.
SPUR - Ballots and Brews
When: May 22, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join the Young Urbanists for an informal gathering and learn about what and who is on the ballot for the June election. BYOB (Bring Your Own Ballot). $20. for non-members
Information: spur.org
San Francisco School Board
When: May 22, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
Board of Education: Norman Yee, Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns
Information: sfgov.org
San Francisco School Board
When: May 22, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
Board of Education: Norman Yee, Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns
Information: sfgov.org
Community Celebration and Appreciation
When: May 22, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: 518 Valencia: The Eric Quezada Center, 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Join Coalition for a Safe SF for a Community Appreciation and Celebration. Celebrate the Passage of the Safe SF Civil Rights Ordinance!
Entertainment Commission
When: May 22, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: John Newlin, Audrey Joseph, Glendon Hyde, Steven Lee, Neal Cavellini, Al Perez, Bryant Tan
Information: sfgov2.org
Entertainment Commission
When: May 22, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: John Newlin, Audrey Joseph, Glendon Hyde, Steven Lee, Neal Cavellini, Al Perez, Bryant Tan
Information: sfgov2.org
May 23, 2012 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Committee
When: May 23, 2012 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org
Planning Commission
When: May 23, 2012 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sf-planning.org
Budget and Finance Committee
When: May 23, 2012 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org
Planning Commission
When: May 23, 2012 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sf-planning.org
SF Food Politics
When: May 23, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Pie, 25th Street and Mission, San Francisco
What: Evening about San Francisco Food politics, the Farm Bill - and why it matters for city folks.
Featuring Supervisors Eric Mar and David Campos, Food and Water Watch, Author Christopher Cook and others. Come learn how local leaders are communities are pushing for a healthier, more sustainable food system.
Duboce Park Quarterly Community Meeting
When: May 23, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk Recreation Center, 50 Scott Street, San Francisco
What: Community meeting to discuss Duboce Park projects, programs and problems.
Information: Eric Anderson - eric.andersen@sfgov.org
May 24, 2012 - Thursday
Planning Commission
When: May 24, 2012 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sf.planning.org
Planning Commission
When: May 24, 2012 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sf.planning.org
Budget and Finance Committee
When: May 24, 2012 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org
SPUR - Ideas that Matter - The Worlds of Jane Jacobs
When: May 24, 2012 - Thursday
12:30 p.m.
Where: 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Stephen A. Goldsmith, director of Center for the Living City will discuss Jacobs' work and her relevance today. New edition of "Ideas that Matter: The Worlds of Jane Jacobs". Co-presented with Island Press.
$10. for non-members
Information: spur.org
Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: May 24, 2012 - Thursday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Sean Elsbernd, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org
Recreation and Park Commission and City Planning
When: May 24, 2012 - Thursday
3:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Mark Buell, Tom Harrison, Paige Arata, Gloria Bonilla, Meagan Levitan, Allan Low, Larry Martin
Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sf-planning.org
City and School District Select Committee
When: May 24, 2012 - Thursday
3:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Christina Olague, David Chiu
Commissioners: Sandra Lee Fewer, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra B. Mendoza
Information: sfbos.org
Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: May 24, 2012 - Thursday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Sean Elsbernd, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org
Recreation and Park Commission and City Planning
When: May 24, 2012 - Thursday
3:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Mark Buell, Tom Harrison, Paige Arata, Gloria Bonilla, Meagan Levitan, Allan Low, Larry Martin
Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sf-planning.org
City and School District Select Committee
When: May 24, 2012 - Thursday
3:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Christina Olague, David Chiu
Commissioners: Sandra Lee Fewer, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra B. Mendoza
Information: sfbos.org
Asian Pacific Islander Mayor Reception
When: May 24, 2012 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Opening Cultural Show and Reception
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Awards Program with ABC TV Kristen Zee
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Entertainment Show and Food Service.
Where; City Hall Rotunda, San Francisco
What: 2012 First Annual Statewide API American Heritage Month Celebration. Recognition of API Contribution to the State and the Nation. Hosted by Mayor Ed Lee.
Co-Hosts: Eric Mar, Mark Farrell, David Chiu, Carmen Chu, Christina Olague, Jane Kim, Sean Elsbernd, Scott Weiner, David Campos, Malia Cohen, john Avalos, Phil Ting (Assessor)
Free Event -
Information: Joel Wong joelwong@comcast.net
Joaquin Torres for DCCC 2012 Fundraiser
When: May 24, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: L's Caffe, 2871 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Join Senator Art Torres, Family and Friends in Support Joaquin Torres' DCCC Campaign.
Ensure the voices and views of all San Franciscans are represented in the local Democratic Party.
Open to the public. No host bar available.
Suggested Contribution: $25.-$100. $250. $500.
Information: JoaquinTorres.org
Joaquin Torres for DCCC 2012 Fundraiser
When: May 24, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: L's Caffe, 2871 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Join Senator Art Torres, Family and Friends in Support Joaquin Torres' DCCC Campaign.
Ensure the voices and views of all San Franciscans are represented in the local Democratic Party.
Open to the public. No host bar available.
Suggested Contribution: $25.-$100. $250. $500.
Information: JoaquinTorres.org
Emerge California - 10 Year Anniversary - Nancy Pelosi
When: May 24, 2012 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The W Hotel, 181 3rd Street, San Francisco
What: Join the Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi as Emerge California celebrate their 10 year anniversary and honor our 2012 Woman of the Year, Quinn Delancey, Founder and President of the Akonadi Foundation
RSVP by May 18th - michellel@emergeca.org
Order tickets: bit.ly/GXAvoB $100.
May 26, 2012 - Saturday
DCCC Fundraiser for Jason Wong
When: May 26, 2012 - Saturday
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Social Kitchen and Brewery, 1326 9th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Jason Wong for DCCC.
Information: jasonwong.org
May 27, 2012 - Sunday
San Francisco Carnaval Parade
When: May 27, 2012 - Sunday
9:30 a.m.
Where: 24th Street and Bryant Street, San Francisco
Information: sfcarnaval.org
May 28, 2012 - Monday
Memorial Day
May 26 - 27, 2012 Saturday and Sunday
Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary
Information: goldengatebridge75.org
San Francisco Carnaval
When: May 26-2, 2012 - Saturday and Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Harrison Street between 16th and 22nd Street, San Francisco
Information: sfcarnaval.org
May 26, 2012 - Saturday
DCCC Fundraiser for Jason Wong
When: May 26, 2012 - Saturday
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Social Kitchen and Brewery, 1326 9th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Jason Wong for DCCC.
Information: jasonwong.org
May 27, 2012 - Sunday
San Francisco Carnaval Parade
When: May 27, 2012 - Sunday
9:30 a.m.
Where: 24th Street and Bryant Street, San Francisco
Information: sfcarnaval.org
May 28, 2012 - Monday
Memorial Day
May 29, 2012 - Tuesday
San Francisco Public Defender's 2012 Justice Summit
When: May 29, 2012 - Tuesday
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
9;00 a.m. - Registration
9:30 a.m.: Keynote Speaker: UCLA Professor Jorja Leap, author of Jumped In:" What Gangs Taught Me About Violence, Drugs, Love and Redemption"
Registration Required: sfppublicdefender.org
10 a.m.: Panel 1: Jumped In: Strategies to Reduce Gang Violence
11:15 a.m. Panel II: The Brain on Trial: Is Free Will Truly Free
12:30 p.m. Lunch provided
1:30 p.m. Panel III: Drugs: From Felonies to Misdemeanors?
Where: San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Justice on Trial: Gangs, Neuroscience and Drug Reform.
Panelists:
Jeff Adachi, San Francisco Public Defender
Michael Biel, Commander of Investigations, SF Police Department
Lizbett Calleros, Coordinator, HOMEY
David Faigman, UCSF/UC Hastings
Eric Fleming, Assistant District Atorney, Gang Prosecutions
Geno Frazier, Expert, Yough Violence Prevention
Richard Garcia-Acosta, Northwest Community Response Network
George Gascon, SF District Attorney
Matt Gonzalez, Chief Attorney, SF Pubic Defender's Office
Dr. Ken Kiehl, University of New Miexico, Neuroimaging Expert
Tal Klement, Debuty Public Defender
Mark Leno (by video), California State Senator
German Yambao, Case manager, Former Inmate
Free - includes lunch.
Registration Required: sfppublicdefender.org
Commonwealth Club - Democratic House Leader Nancy Pelosi
When: May 29, 2012 - Tuesday
11:00 a.m. Check-In
Noon
Where: Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason Street, San Francisco
What: Nancy Pelosi, Democratic House Leader: Commemorating 25 years in Congress.
$25. Standard $15. members Premium: $45. Standard $30 members $7. Students with valid ID
Information and Tickets: commonwealthclub.org
ALIX for the PARTY!
When: May 29, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: Monarch, 101 6th Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Alix Rosenthal - candidate for DCCC.
Celebrate Alix's work. Linelup across SF's best music collectives:
Darren Grayson (Distrikt)
Deckard (Space Cowboys)
DingDong (Brass Tax)
Jiv (FIX/Heart Deco)
MACE (Brass Tax)
Motion Potion (Sunset SF)
Syd Gris (Opel/Opulent Temple)
Viajay (Angels of bAss)
Cover: $10-$50 sliding scale.
Donation: votealix.com/donate
Information: votealix.com
May 31, 2012 - Thursday
Leah Pimentel for DCCC Campaign Soiree
When: May 31, 2012 - Thursday
7:00 p.. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Slide Lounge, 430 Mason Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Leah Pimentel for DCCC Campaign Soiree. Slide Lounge is donating a percentage of all purchases to the Pimentel for DCCC campaign. Raffle prizes include a pair of Premium Lower Box 105, Row 22, Seats 9 and 10 Giant Tickets.
Information: pimentelsf.com
2012 San Francisco Nighlife Awards
When: May 31, 2012 - Thursday
8:00 p.m. to Midnight
Where: Mezzanine, 444 Jesse, San Francisco
What: Join California Music and Culture Association - CMAC as they celebrate excellence in San Francisco nightlife and entertainment.
All voting for each category will take place at the event from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. All attendees are welcome to vote.
$10. Non-Members
$5. Members.
Tickets: eventbrite.com/event/3388939409
Information: cmacsf.org
June 1, 2012 - Friday
2012 Juneteenth Kick-Off Celebration and Reception
When: June 1, 2012 - Friday
Noon
Where: City Hall Rotunda, San Francilsco
What: Mayor Ed Lee, City Administrator Naomi Kelly and Supervisors Malia Cohen and Christina Olague in partnership with the San Francisco Juneteenth Committee invite you to 2012 Juneteenth Kick-Off Celebration and Reception.
RSVP JuneteenthSF@gmail.com
San Francisco District 11 Democratic Club - 13th Annual Dinner and Auction
When: June 1, 2012 - Friday
6:00 p.m. - No Host Bar and Silent Auction
7:00 p.m. - Dinner
8:00 p.m. - Live Auction
What: San Francisco District 11 Democratic Club 13th Annual Dinner and Auction
Food is wonderful: Paella Valenciana, Vegetarian Pasta Primavera, Chick w/Sherry Cream Sauce, Prime Rib of Beef
Featuring:
Christine Pelosi - author of "Campaign Bootcamp 2.0"
Assemblymember Tom Ammiano
Joe Klocek - Political Humorist
$60. Individual $70. at Door
$50. Senior (fixed Income) $55. at Door
Respond by May 25th - space is limited.
Checks payable to : District 11 Democratic Club. Mail to: District 11 Democratic Club, 143 London Street, San Francisco , Ca. 94112
Information: Grace 415-748-1416
or MaBear08@sbcglobal.net
June 2, 2012 - Saturday
Campaign Kickoff Rally - Norman Yee
When: June 2, 2012 - Saturday
11:00 a.m.
Where: West Portal Elementary School, 5 Lenox Way, San Francisco
What: Join Norman Yee and neighbors to kick off campaign Norman Yee for Supervisor in District 7.
Celebrate the beginning of Norman's field campaign and lend a hand in the volunteer mobilization.
Information: normanyee.com/kickoff_rally
Daniel Landry Campaign Kick-Off Event
When: June 2, 2012 - Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: West Bay Community Center, 1280 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Pre-Kickoff Campaign event for Daniel Landry candidate for Supervisor in District 5.
RSVP danielblandry@yahoo.com
June 3, 2012 - Sunday
Sunday Street in the Mission #2
When: June 3, 2012 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Valencia Street from 14th to 24th Street and 24th Street from Valencia to Hampshire, San Francisco
Information: SundayStreetsSF.com
Fundraiser for Marily Mondejar for DCCC
When: June 3, 2012 - Sunday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bindestiff Studio, 185 Sixth Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Marily Mondejar for DCCC. A Conversation with Fearless Women: Eve Ensler and Marily Mondejar.
Host Committee: Al Perez, Belinda Munoz, Benj Jurcisin, Caryl Ito, Delie Punla, Diana Reyes Baughman, Dorka Keehn, Emily Murase, Franklin Ricarte, Jason Chan, Julie Soo, Mary Jung, Scott Wiener, Sharmin Bock, Sonia Delen, Susie Tompkins Buell, Ted Fang
Donation: $100., $250., $500. $1,000., $1,500., $2,500.
RSVP and Contribute: marilymondejar.org/events
Information: electMarily@marilymondejar.org
June 5, 2012 - Tuesday
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