February 2010 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.

Friday and Saturday, February 5 and 6, and February 12 and 13

7th annual anti-Valentine's Day Cabaret and Musical Extravaganza, Love Bites - All That Jazz presented by Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco

The Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco is notorious for its irreverent and hilarious shows. Back by popular demand, this year's cabaret features a Jazzy theme.  Romance is neither safe nor sacred in the hands of LGCSF.  Under the direction of Stephanie Lynne Smith, Love Bites is a unique experience, where depravity and fun go hand in hand. All evenings feature a variety of fully staged and choreographed performances. The show was sold out in advance last year.  Don't miss it this year!

Auditorium - 8 p.m.
ALL SHOWS ARE ADULTS ONLY!
Tickets are $15 to $30, general admission, sliding scale. Tickets available through our website, http://www.lgcsf.org, or by calling 1-800-838-3006.

 

 

Thursday, February 11

2010 Restaurant Guide Launch Party!

Come join us as we recognize some of the restaurants in San Francisco that provide good working environments and delicious food! The Young Workers United 2010 Restaurant guide will be fresh off the press! We can't wait to raise our glasses to the restaurants who care not only about the food they serve but also the people they employ!

Young Workers United is a multi-racial, membership organization dedicated to improving the quality of jobs for young and immigrant workers. We are dedicated to raising standards in the low-wage service sector in San Francisco through organizing, grass-roots policy advocacy, leadership development and public education.

¡Acompáñenos a reconocer algunos de los restaurantes de San Francisco que proveen buenos empleos y comida deliciosa! La Guía de Restaurantes 2010 de Young Workers United será recién publicada. ¡Que celebramos los restaurantes que reconocen la importancia de su comida y sus empleados!

Young Workers United (Jóvenes Trabajadores Unidos) es una organización multi-racial de membresía dedicada a mejorar la calidad de los empleos para los trabajadores jóvenes e inmigrantes. Estamos dedicados a mejorar los estándares en el sector de servicios de bajos salarios en San Francisco a través de la organización, la promoción de políticas, el desarrollo de liderazgo, y la educación publica.

Audre Lorde Room - 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Suggested Donation Amount: $5-10

 

 

Monday, February 15th

San Francisco Sex Information presents…

Annual STD Update

Over time STD epidemiology changes, research reveals new understanding of diseases, and new therapies are developed to treat or cure. To give our clients the best information available, we need to stay on top of these developing trends. In the first of our planned yearly updates on new trends in STD information we've asked SFSI's resident expert, Yvonne Piper, to come and share the latest news.

Yvonne is the Clinic Manager for San Francisco's Women's Community Clinic, a member of SFSI's training staff, and a past SFSI Director of Education. She also holds a Masters in Library and Information Science with a focus on sexual health. Yvonne's combination of front line experience at the WCC, top notch research skills and passion for accuracy have made her SFSI's foremost expert on STD symptoms and therapies.

Audre Lorde Room – 6:30 – 8:30 pm
For more information: http://sfsi.org or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

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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

 

 

Recurring Events

Yoga for Women
Free class on Thursdays 2:30 to 3:30 pm

Rhythm and Motion Classes
Auditorium on Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00-7:00 pm
$11 per person
For additional Information:
415.863.9830 ext 0
gen@rhythmandmotion.com
www.rhythmandmotion.com

The Mission Minyan presents, Kabbalat Shabbat
(Every Friday)
Audre Lorde Room 6:30pm-8:00pm (check website for current schedule)
Free
For additional Information:
www.missionminyan.org

San Francisco Somatic Wellness Program Presents:
Every Friday afternoon : Weekly Community Clinic – under direction of Sonja Riket, Somatic Movement Therapist. Individual hands-on sessions for low-income women and children in Feldenkrais® Method, Body-Mind Centering® and Alexander Technique

Requested donations of $25, no one turned away for lack of funds.
TWB provides in-kind support for this program.
To make a Friday appointment call 415-431-1180 x10

Awareness Through Movement Class
Awareness Through Movement® group class for the general public.
Room B 12-1pm, Fridays $10
For additional Information: Sonja Riket 415.661.1852  sriket@earthlink.net
Feldenkrais® and Awareness Through Movement® are registered service marks of the Feldenkrais® Guild of North America. Body-Mind  Centering® is a registered service mark of  Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen  used by permission.

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


Universal Tai Chi Study Group- Monday Evening
Classes will be given in the classic Yang style Tai Chi Chuan form of the great master, Professor Cheng Man-ch’ing. This pure Tai Chi style is directly descended from Yang lineage. Mr. Terry Li is a senior certified lineage teacher with over 30 years experience. Recognized as gifted practitioner, world class martial artist and inspirational instructor of this art, Mr. Li specializes in precise form and essential Tai Chi principles as a foundation to health, meditation and self-defense.
Mondays @ Auditorium 6:30pm $$
For more information go to www.UniversalTaichi.com or call 510-232-3548


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 12-1pm at Room B $10 donation.
For more information: Sonja Riket 415-6610-1852 | sriket@earthlink.net | www.feldenkrais.com

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