Welcome to the world’s largest garbage village located on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. The Zaballeen (Arabic for garbage people) recycle 80 percent of the trash they collect‹far more than other recycling initiatives. But now a multi-national corporation threatens their livelihood. Follow three teenage boys …

Ask A Scientist – a fun lecture series on nerdy topics. This month’s topic is “Your Brain on Computers” on January 19, 2010 at Horatius in Potrero Hill. Event is free and open to the public.
Back in the 70s, did you ever fantasize about the …

Isaias Hellman’s story captures a pivotal moment in American history: the rise of California from a frontier economy driven by the barter of hides and the exchange of gold to an economic steam engine. Based on years of research and review of more than …

Listen to excerpts of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech, “A Time to Break the Silence” followed by a discussion about the current anti-war struggle challenging U.S. colonial policies here and abroad.
We will listen to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “A Time to Break …

Don Lattin: The Harvard Psychedelic Club – The local author explores the rich, kaleidoscope-like history of the relationships between Timothy Leary, Ram Dass, Huston Smith, and Andrew Weil in his new book. 7:30pm, free. The Booksmith, 1644 Haight, SF. (415) 863-8688, www.booksmith.com
In THE HARVARD …