February 2012 Calendar Events

The Women's Building monthly calendar, featured and recurring events. The Women’s Building supports the free and non-violent exchange of ideas and differing viewpoints, yet we remain non-partisan and do not endorse any political candidates.

If you are interested in having your event or meeting at this remarkable place, please call the Bookings Coordinator at (415) 431-1180 ext 21 or email bookings@womensbuilding.org

Mondays, Feb. 6th - Mar 5th

Eli Conley presents...
LGBTQ and ally Community singing class

This is a supportive community singing class for transgender, queer, lesbian, bisexual, and gay people and our allies* who want to develop their singing voices in a fun group setting. Beginners to experienced singers welcome! The class focuses mostly on solo singing and one group song. Students will strengthen their natural singing voice by developing breath control, vocal technique, learning how to listen to themselves and other singers, developing vocal range and expressive song performance. The class will culminate in an optional informal recital. Glitter will also be optional but highly encouraged!
Room B | 6:30pm - 8:30pm | $200 for series/$25 per session
Class is full, but please email to get on waitlist! This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit website www.eliconley.com

 

Saturday, Feb. 11th and Sunday, Feb. 12th

Celebrate Silver Screen's Swing Movie Star from the 1930's-50's

Sat, costume contest; Dress like Ray in 'Buck Privates'. Military garb Or just wear red. 7pm drop-in lesson for beginners 7:30pm - 12:30am Dance
Sun, costume contest; 1930's Collegiate Shag garb. Or just dress up in red.
6pm Dinner in Ray's Honor. 7pm lesson 7:30 - 11:30pm Dance
Auditorium | SAT.-DAYTIME-Lindy Workshop 11am-5pm | SAT.-EVE-Lindy Jam Ball w/band-Frisky Frolics |  SUN.-DAYTIME-Shag Workshop 11am - 5pm | SUN.-EVE-Valentine Ball-band/dj tba
For more information and to registrar email: http://balboabattle.com/SwingValentine.htm

 

Monday, Feb. 13th

American Cancer Society presents...
DetermiNation Information Session

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and services.
Room A | 7pm - 8:30pm
For more information: http://determination.acsevents.org/site/PageServer?pagename=DN_FY11_home

 

Thursday's, Starting Feb. 23rd – May 17th

GoddessGrrrl presents...
Rights of Passage

This 13 week work shop is designed just for 10-13 year old girls. Girls will learn self awareness and self esteem via art and yoga amongst other activities. Girls will learn skills to make healthy goals and decisions as well as communication skills. Resources and tips also given to parents!
Audre Lorde Room (2nd Floor) | 4:30pm - 6pm | Fee $260, payment plans available | No family turned away for lack of funds.
For more information: www.goddessgrrrl.com

 

Wednesday, Feb 29th

18 Reasons presents...
Author Reading: Novella Carpenter and Willow Rosenthal

Join 18 Reasons and two of the most celebrated urban farmers of our time: Novella Carpenter (Ghost Town Farm) and Willow Rosenthal (City Slicker Farm) in the latest edition of our Conversation Series. Novella and Willow will read from their latest book "The Essential Urban Farmer"
Audre Lorde Room (2nd Floor) | 5pm - 7pm | Doors close at 5:30 | Suggested donation $2 | Limited capacity, first come first serve
For more information: www.18reasons.org

 


handicap accessible

3543 18th Street, between Valencia St & Guerrero St.
San Francisco, CA 941(415) 431-1180

If you are interested in having your event or meeting at this remarkable place, please call the Bookings Coordinator at (415) 431-1180 ext 21 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

ONGOING EVENTS

Mondays, Feb. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

Swing or Nothing! presents...
Swing or Nothing! Dance classes

Learn to Lindy Hop the classic partner swing dance from 1930's, with your fun and friendly instructors Nathan and Miriam. Along the way you'll have fun, learn to dance, meet new people and get experience all at once. No partner needed. No dance experience needed. Beginners welcome!!
Auditorium | 6:45pm - 8:15pm | $50 monthly pre reg | $60 monthly door | $15 individual class
For more information and to register : www.swingornothing.com/mondays

 

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

San Francisco Area Narcotics Anonymous presents...
NA Meetings

NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
Audre Lorde Room | 12:00pm - 1:30pm |

 

Mondays and Wednesdays

Laughing Lotus Yoga Center presents...
Community Yoga Class

Donation-based, community classes that benefit The Women's Building's programs! All the classes are taught by Laughing Lotus College of Yoga Graduates. Classes are open to all levels.
Audre Lorde Room | 6:00pm - 7:15pm | Suggested Donation: $5
For more information: www.laughinglotus.com

 

Wednesdays

SF Spanish Class

Are you interested in learning Spanish? Beginner to advanced, the program will be tailored to your individual needs.
Room B | 7:00pm – 8:30pm | Contact for prices
For more information visit: http://www.sfspanish.ning.com or email: sfspanish@ymail.com

 

Tuesdays and Thursdays

ODC Dance Commons presents...
Rhythm and Motion Dance Workout

Rhythm & Motion's Dance Workout is a high energy dance-based workout class. What differentiates our program from other workout programs is the musically driven choreography taught by well-known Bay Area dancers, choreographers and performers. The choreography is drawn from a broad range of movement disciplines, including hip hop, jazz, African, modern Latin and is inspired by an eclectic mix of international and popular mix. These classes develop fitness through dance and creative physical expression. A fusion of dance styles in an invigorating, challenging and extraordinarily fun one-our workout. Classes begin with a warm-up that emphasizes technique and builds to high energy dancing, which increases in stamina and strength. The workout concludes with a floor combination for strengthening and stretching the abdomen, legs and arms.
Auditorium | 6:00pm - 9:00pm / 6:00pm - 7pm | $12-15
For more information: www.rhythmandmotion.com

 

Thursdays

TWB presents...
Thursday Yoga for Women

No experience needed. Bring a mat or towel and any pillows or props you may need.
Audre Lorde Room | 2:30pm - 3:30pm | FREE

 

Jueves

Centro de Inmigración para Mujeres y Niños presenta...
Orientación legal para Patrocinadores de Menores no acompañados

Quiere Ud. información sobre... el proceso el la corte de inmigración? Sus responsabilidades como patrocinador? Oportunidades de aprendizaje para el menor? Servicios médicos gratis o de bajo costo para el menor? Beneficios para los cuales el mejor podría calificar? Como encontrar un abogado para el menor?
Salon B | Llama a Jessica o Mónica para participar 415-861-1449. Feb 2 y 16 de 10am - 11am | Feb 9 y 23 de 5pm - 6pm


Fridays

Feldenkrais® presents...
Somatic Movement Lessons

Somatic movement lessons based on Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® Body-Mind Centering® and verbally guided, gentle movements that improve flexibility, posture, coordination and self-awareness. Everyone has a great capacity for learning to change habits that lead to tension, stress, fatigue and pain. The group-lessons integrate movement with thinking, feeling, sensing and visualization. In this learning method you will discover how to:
- Relax more and breathe better
- Diminish your pain and tension and gain strength and vitality
- Improve your balance, coordination and concentration.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing you can move in!
Audre Lorde Room | 11:30am - 12:30 pm | $10 Suggested Donation
For more information: www.feldenkrais.com

 

Fridays

Mission Housing Development Corporation presents...
Zumba Classes

Start your day with this invigorating and fun Latin American dance class.
Ven, Reconéctate can el Baile y Musica Latino-Americana
Audre Lorde Room | 9am - 10 am | FREE
For more information: Claudia (415) 431-1180 x11

 

3rd Saturday – Feb 18th

Psychic Horizons presents...
Free Energy Readings and Healings

Have you been wondering why you always attract the "wrong" job or relationship? Are you frustrated because you can't seem to make the "break-through" you have been working for? The LAW OF ATTRACTION is always in force so your life is the image of the energy in your space. But we all know we pick up energy from others, including our families and others. So, that means their energy is attracting things to you, sometimes more powerfully than your own.

Just as you picked up energy from others you can clean it out of your space, if you know it is there and why. Our readers can see difference between your energy and other's energy and assist you in moving them out.

When you are whole you can create the life you want and discover who you really are.
Room A | 1pm - 2:45pm | FREE
For more information: (415) 643-8800, www.psychichorizons.com

Featured Events

@ Our Community Resource Room:
Low Cost Legal Advice Program!
Annie Thorkelson, Attorney at Law, will offer one dollar per minute legal advice and referrals every Wednesday from 4:30-6:30 pm. This service provides a creative, personal and non-litigation forum for getting informal answers and creative solutions to legal questions, problems, and conflicts on most kinds of legal matters and questions that arise every day for ordinary San Franciscans.


Los dias Lunes @ el Salón Audre Lorde:
Despensa de Comida Semanal para inmigrantes que viven en San Francisco
Familias e individuos registradas reciben frutas, verduras y comestibles cada lunes entre las 10:00-11:30am.
Para registrarse visiten el Salón de Recursos Comunitarios en El Edificio de Mujeres 415-431-1180 x11

On Mondays @ Audre Lorde Room:
Weekly Food Pantry for immigrants who live in San Francisco
Registered families and individuals can receive fruits, vegetables, and staples every Monday between 10:00-11:30am.
To register visit the Community Resource Room in The Women’s Building
415-431-1180 x11

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Classes
Feldenkais Awareness Through Movement lessons are verbally guided, gentle movements that are done lying on a mat, sitting in a chair or standing and walking. They improve flexibility, posture, coordination and self-awareness. Everyone has a great capacity for learning, and to change habits that lead to tension, stress, fatigue and pain. The lessons integrate movement with thinking, feeling, sensing and visualization. In this learning method you will discover how to: -Relax more and breathe better -Diminish your pain and tension and gain strength and vitality -Improve your balance, coordination and concentration.
Fridays 11:30am-12:30pm at Room B $10 donation.
For more information: Sonja Riket 415-6610-1852 | sriket@earthlink.net | www.feldenkrais.com
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