Calendar Events Listing

MAY 2013

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 May 3rd

Somatic Wellness Program Presents...
National Dance Week 2013

Come celebrate the 10th anniversary of this amazing somatic program in the beautiful Women’s Building! Learn about modalities such as Feldenkrais® and Body-Mind Centering® that help you learn to move, breath, feel and think with greater ease and efficiency and reduce pain and stress. Find more efficient body alignment and optimal functioning for injury prevention, retraining and performance enhancement. Sign up on site for a 20 minutes sample of an individual hands-on session with a certified practitioner or drop-in for the group movement class.
Audre Lorde Room | 11:30am-1pm Introduction and group movement class
1:30pm - 4:30pm: 20 min., Individual hands-on sessions with certified practitioner.
For more info call: (415) 431-1180 ext. 10 or  www.BayAreaDance.org

Friday May 3rd

SF IndieFest Presents...
Roller Disco Fundraiser

SF IndieFest’s annual Roller Disco Fundraiser moves to The Women’s Building!
Join D. Miles, the Godfather of skate, and enjoy fun disco tunes and happy times!
Skates rentals are $5 and benefit CORA, California Outdoor Roller Sport Association
Admission is $10, $5 in disco attire and proceeds benefit the 15th SF Independent Film Festival, the event is 21 up.
Auditorium | 8:00pm - 12:00am
For more info contact SF IndieFest at: (415) 820-3907 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Saturday May 4th

Deena B Events presents...
Deeply Rooted Natural Hair Expo

Come and enjoy this fun-filled event that will be sure to peak your interest. Brimming with local and national vendors, hat and head scarf fashion shows, free samples, a panel discussion, food, drinks and so much more!
Auditorium | 1:00pm - 5:00pm
For more info contact Karen Mingo at: (510) 463-4575
Or visit their website at: www.deenabevents.com

Saturday May 4th

Princess Animal Presents...
Learn to Knit or Crochet with Princess Animal!

Ever wanted to learn how to knit or crochet? Now's your chance. We've put up the full roster of classes for May 4th, 11th, 18th & 24th.
Spring into action, get the details and register!
Class size is limited, so reserve your spot now!
Room B | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
For more info contact at:
http://princessanimal.com/home/events-classes
or call (415) 206-1036

Saturday May 4th

Humanist Community Presents...
A Talk with Arthur Jackson

He has been committed to Humanism since becoming involved with the American Humanist Association (AHA) in 1962.  He believes that humanism is what is needed to make the world a better place.  He was among the first to receive training as a humanist officiant for performing weddings and other ceremonies.  He later became assistant director of the AHA and worked with its new officiant-training program.  He came to San Jose to work as executive director of the Humanist Community, and is now president of the Humanist Community in Silicon Valley.  
Arthur is the author of two books; The Humanist Chapters of the Future and the Future of Humanism and How to Live the Good Life; A User's Guide for Modern Humans. Everyone is welcome!
Room A | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
For more info contact at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or http://www.humanists.org/blog/home/

Wednesday May 8th

Swords to Plowshares  Presents...
6th Annual SHOUT Art by Women Veterans

The event is inspired by the notion that art encourage expression and healing. The on-going initiative celebrates the service of the female veterans but recognizes that distinction is born with issues specific to women. Swords to Plowshares policies and concerns should reflect awareness to serve all veterans effectively and fairly.
SHOUT explores the intersection of art, community, health and healing as we address these issues.
Auditorium | 3:00pm - 9:00pm
For more info contact Mary Moran at: (415) 655-7253 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Or visit their website at: www.shoutforwomenveterans.org

Thursday May 9th

Abilities United Presents...
Instant Connections: Flash Mentoring in Leadership

Members of Women Unlimited's LEAD class of Nov 2012 are holding a fast-paced and fun Flash Mentoring event. The evening promises a high-impact, low time-commitment opportunity to engage with both seasoned and up-and-coming leaders in the Bay Area, across multiple disciplines, industries and companies. The evening will target each guest’s interests, mentoring skill-areas and mentee-requests to ensure a rewarding flash-mentoring experience. Pre-registration required.
Audre Lorde | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
For more info contact: 650.618.3380 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or visit their website at: www.abilitiesunited.org

Friday May 10th

Borderless Art Exhibit

Imagining More is proud to announce the recipients for their first Borderless Art Scholarship. The Borderless Art Project was created in an attempt to examine the differences in cultural climates experienced by Mexican and American teenage women participating in arts and sports. Students from San Francisco, California, and San Luis Potosi, Mexico, were chosen to create an art project that best exemplified the meaning of being a female athlete. Through the project, both students expressed their views about women’s roles in sports and shared their personal experiences as athletes. Come and have a chance to meet two inspiring young ladies, Mandy and Rosa, talk to them about their motivations, learning experiences, and challenges while creating their awe-inspiring projects.
Auditorium | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
For more info contact Pablo Solares at: (415) 309-5562
Or visit their website at: www.ImaginingMore.org

Tuesday May 14th

WIX Presents...
Free workshop

Wix is giving this free workshop on how to design a beautiful website for any small business, creative professional or person who wants to be in control of their online presence - no coding required!
Room B | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Spots are limited!
For more info contact: www.wixloungesf.com

Wednesday May 15th

San Francisco Housing Foundation Presents...
Derechos y Responsabilidades de los Propietarios

Una clase gratis imparten en español para San Francisco Propietarios que hablan español. Incluso si usted alquila un apartamento que usted debe conocer las leyes locales y cuáles son sus derechos y responsabilidades, así como los derechos y responsabilidades de los inquilinos.
Audre Lorde | 6:00pm – 7:45pm
Para mas informacion contactar Charley Gross: (415) 255-2288
O visite el sitio web: www.sfaa.org

Thursday May 16th

Women’s Centers International Presents...
Where there is a woman, there is a way

WCI will be holding a fundraiser for our Baraka Women's Center located in Nairobi, Kenya.
WCI develops community-based organizations managed by and for women living in urban slums. We help marshal the means and the mindset for them to transition out of poverty.
Auditorium | 7:30pm – 9:00pm
For more info contact: 415-368-2155 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
O visite el sitio web: www.WomensCentersIntl.org

Friday May 17th

826 Valencia Presents...
Book Release Party for The Enter Question

A collection of essays by students at San Francisco International High School
After a semester long collaboration with 826 Valencia, a free writing and tutoring program in the Mission, San Francisco International High School will celebrate the release of their eleventh graders' book of essays on, in their own words, "what it is like to arrive in a new place." In attendance will be the student authors, their families and teachers, and their 826 Valencia volunteer writing tutors, all gathered to celebrate the students' hard work and this exciting final product of it!
Auditorium | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Visite el sitio web: 826valencia.org

Wednesday May 22nd

New World Food Culture Celebration: A Fundraiser for the Cookbook Project

Join The Cookbook Project in celebrating New World Food Culture and help to raise money for an amazing cause! The Cookbook Project is an international education non-profit whose mission is to reverse the global rise of chronic disease by using food culture and cooking to teach youth about the impact that their food choices have on health, community, and the environment. The event will feature food and drinks from the New World, a Silent Auction, Cookbook Project games and an opportunity to get involved in Cookbook Project Programs happening in the Bay Area.
Audre Lorde Room | 7:00pm - 10:30pm
For info email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Or visit their website:  www.thecookbookproject.org

Saturday May 25th

The Green Party Presents...
Eliana speaks out!

Ross Mirkarimi was a founder of the SF Green Party. He was a registered Green while he was an SF Supervisor. Then he ran for a different office, and won. Before he could be installed as the new SF Sheriff, he and his wife had a domestic dispute at their home that left a bruise on Eliana's arm. They have since reconciled that dispute. Then Mayor Lee tried to stop Ross from taking on his new job. That too became history and Ross is our SF Sheriff. Now hear Eliana in her own voice.
Auditorium | 2:00pm - 4:00pm | $5-$20 at the door
For more info contact: http://www.sfgreenparty.org/events2

Wednesday May 29th

The Bay Area Earthquake Alliance Presents...
The Mission District: After the Next Earthquake

Join the Bay Area Earthquake Alliance for our next general meeting! We will focus on the effects of the Great 1906 earthquake on the Mission District and current efforts to improve the resilience of the Latino community in the event of another major earthquake.  We welcome community leaders, emergency responders, managers, trainers, nonprofits, faith-based groups, and other members of the public who are interested in learning about earthquake hazards and what resources are available to better prepare themselves and their communities.
A Walking Tour will follow the meeting at the Mission Cemetery located adjacent to the Old Mission (between 16th & Dolores Street). The cemetery has very well preserved damage from the 1906 earthquake. Tour will be led by Jack Boatwright, USGS.
Audre Lorde Room | 2:30pm - 4:30pm
For more info contact: Jemile Erdem at: (650) 329-4714 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Or visit our website:  www.bayquakealliance.org

Wednesday May 29th

The Board of Directors of Women’s Voices for the Earth Presents...
Our Future, Toxic Free: San Francisco

Come and join an evening event exploring a women-led movement for environmental health and social change. Women’s Voices for the Earth is a national organization that works to eliminate toxic chemicals that harm women’s health by changing consumer behaviors, corporate practices and government policies. Come meet with and hear from several women leaders in the field, and enjoy music, wine and light refreshments.
Audre Lorde Room | 6:30pm – 7:00pm | $20 for public $5 for members
For more info contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Or visit their website at: soj.org

Thursday May 30th

San Francisco Women Against Rape Presents...
Adult Self-Defense Course

Audre Lorde | 5:30pm  – 7:30pm
For more info contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

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