potrero view

March 2010

Arts and Entertainment

Through March 26

Art: Deric Carner’s None of the Above

Deric Carner’s work is featured in Ping Pong Gallery’s latest thought provoking exhibit. Using ink and acrylic, Carner’s poster-style paintings explore formal and conceptual narratives found in books, newspapers, urban signage and the Internet.  The gallery is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 to 9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. 1240 22nd Street. Information: www.pingponggallery.com.

March 4 through 6

Dance: Hope Mohr Dance’s Third Home Season

Three of Hope Mohr Dance’s female dancers perform in the premiere of Far from Perfect by Mohr, a new solo piece, Mass Balance, and the legendary Yvonne Rainer’s pioneering work Trio A.  Inspired by the painter Agnes Martin, Far from Perfect explores forgiveness and the creative process as two journeys that can illuminate each other.  Performance includes poet Brenda Hillman and designer David Szlasa.  8 p.m. Tickets: $18. Z Space, 450 Florida Street. Information: www.zspace.org.

March 5

Fundraiser: City Youth Now’s Diamond Anniversary Celebration

City Youth Now celebrates 60 years of helping San Francisco’s youth in crisis. ABC’s Spencer Christian will serves as the fundraiser’s master of ceremonies, with former Mayor Willie Brown the celebrity auctioneer. 6 to 11 p.m. Tickets: $200. Bimbo’s 365 Club, 1025 Columbus Avenue. Tickets and information: www.cityyouthnow.org/annual-dinner or call Brittany Heinrich, 753.7576.

March 6

Community: Potrero Branch Library Grad Re-opening

Check-out the newly renovated Potrero Branch Library with a re-opening celebration featuring entertainment and refreshments, including the Jing Mo Lion Dancers, the Knuckle Knockers and Fortune Cookie, the clown and balloon sculptor. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. 1616 20th Street. Information: www.friendssfpl.org.

Family: Summer Resource Fair

Not sure what to do with your kids this summer? Check out the fifth annual free showcase of activities for children, youth and families. The one-day event features 200 camps, classes, arts, sports and family services in San Francisco and beyond. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Concourse Exhibition Center, 635 Eighth Street. Information: www.sfkids.org or call 311.

March 7

Outdoors: Starr King Openspace (SKOS) Spring Wildflower Walk #1

The annual blooming of the wildflowers in Starr King Openspace has begun, with more than one hundred different kinds of plants growing in the area.  Join SKOS volunteers for the first of their 2010 wildflower walks. 12 p.m. Free. Meet on Carolina Street at Coral Road, across from Starr King Elementary School.  More wildflower walks will be scheduled in April and May; check future View issues or the website for updates: www.starrkingopenspace.org.  Information: starrkingboard@gmail.com or 6336-SKO (756).

March 8

Lecture: Quintessential Village-on-a-Hill   

Sponsored by the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society, Peter Linenthal and Abigail Johnston, co-authors of San Francisco’s Potrero Hill and Then & Now - Potrero Hill, will present a slideshow exploring the neighborhood’s social and physical changes over the last 200 years. Long-time residents George Bushneff and Renee Strong will also share their memories and family histories. Reception begins at 7 p.m.; program at 7:30 p.m. Free to San Francisco Museum and Historical Society members; $5 general admission. St. Theresa’s Church Parish Hall, entrance at 19th and Connecticut streets. Information:  www.sfhistory.org.

March 11

Art:  CCA Artists Show

Both Farley’s locations in San Francisco and Oakland will showcase a selection of works from California College of Arts’ master of fine arts students.  Curated by Kristin Korolowicz and Emily Gonzalez.  7 p.m. Free. Farley’s, 1315 18th Street.

March 12 through 28

Dance:  ODC/Dance’s Dancing Downtown

OCD/Dance returns from its Asian tour to present their 39th contemporary dance season. Featuring Brenda Way’s premiere of Waving Not Drowning (A Guide to Elegance), with music by acclaimed vocalist Pamela Z, KT Nelson’s premiere of Labor of Love, danced to Mozart’s D minor Piano Concerto, and five repertory favorites, including In the Memory of the Forest, Something about a Nightingale, 24 Exposures, Grassland and River. Show times vary. Tickets: $45. Novellus Theatre, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 700 Howard Street. Information: www.odcdance.org.

March 14

Kids: Be a Superhero and Make Your Own Mask

Learn about the great Jewish artists behind many of our favorite caped-crusaders, and make your own mask.  12 to 2 p.m. Free. Bureau of Jewish Education’s Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis Street. Information: www.bjesf.org.

March 17

Lecture: Greening the Block and Empowering Communities of Color

In honor of African-American History Month, City College of San Francisco hosts this lecture by Julian Mocine-McQueen, Green for All program manager. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. City College of San Francisco, Southeast Campus, Alex Pitcher Community Room, 1800 Oakdale Avenue. Information: 239.3580.

Music: St. Patrick’s Day and 21st Anniversary Celebration at Farley’s

Help Farley’s celebrate its 21st birthday and listen to live bagpipes in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day.  9 a.m. More live music and dancing in the evening with the ever-popular Soul Delights. 8 p.m. Free. Farley’s, 1315 18th Street.

March 21

Music: President’s Breakfast

Farley’s presents live music by President’s Breakfast, a collective of some of the Bay Area’s most talented Jazz and Funk musicians. 2 p.m. Free. Farley’s, 1315 18th Street.

March 24

Book Signing: Fifty Dangerous Things (you should let your children do)

Author Gever Tulley has teamed up with Christopher’s Books for a book signing and chat at Farley’s. Gever has presented at the world-renowned TED conference about his innovative Tinkering School, and recently participated in the World Innovation Summit on Education in Qatar. Raised by beatniks in Northern California and formerly a Potrero Hill resident, Gever has co-written a book with Julie Spiegler that has caused a sensation in the United Kingdom and (almost) been banned in Australia. “What people should realize,” said Gever, “is that the book is actually about safety. These topics are all exciting, engaging, educational things to do with your kids. It’s ridiculous that we’re forbidding somersaults at recess and giving kids plastic scissors - these are the very activities that lay the foundations of genius.” 6 p.m. Free. Farley’s, 1315 18th Street.

March 27

Art: ArtSpan’s Benefit Art Show & Auction

Bid on more than 140 original artworks by established and emerging artist in live and silent auctions. The event includes an open bar featuring Pernod Absinthe and hors d’oeuvres catered by Thomas John Events. 6:30 to 9 p.m. General Admission $25; VIP Tickets $75. SOMArts Bay Gallery, 934 Brannan Street. Information: www.artspan.org.

Ongoing

Seniors: 60 Plus at San Francisco State University (SFSU)

SFSU is looking for anyone 60 or over to join its lifelong learning organization. Members meet at the university’s campus twice a month to hear speakers on a variety of topics, including music, the arts, political issues and science. Group activities, discount theatre tickets and social gatherings are also on offer. Annual membership $75; first-time members $40 until the end of July. Information: Eileen Ward, Sixty Plus office, 412.4684.

Children: Potrero Hill Recreation Center’s Spring Toddler Program

Mike Bross and Adela Dominguez will instruct a toddler program on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at the Potrero Hill Recreation Center. Registration begins on Saturday, March 6. Monday classes, Course #15313, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., March 15 through May 17. Tuesday classes, Course #15312, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., March 16 through May 18. Wednesday classes, Course #15314, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., March 17 to May 19. $20 for the series. Potrero Hill Recreation Center, Arkansas at Madera. Register online at www.sfreconline.org or call 831.6800.



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