Enjoy the Real Greek Experience - three days of Greece by the Bay. Fabulous Greek food, drink, music and dance and much, much more.

Friday, May 16, 2008: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. (Free from 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Saturday, May 17, 2008: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday, May 18, 2008: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. (or come earlier to experience our liturgy service at 10 a.m.) (Free from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.) (more…)

ING Greater Body Expo is Official Race Headquarters for the ING Bay to Breakers. It is free and open to the public and a premiere 2-day health and fitness event with interactive displays, free samples and prizes, and great bargains on apparel and fitness gear. Expo is also the final chance for registered runners to pick up their race packets and timing chips. Late registration is also available for those who want to sign-up at the last minute 2008 Exhibitors include adidas, ASICS, BlackBerry, Crocs, Garmin, Home Depot, Naked Juice, Nature Made Vitamins, Nike/Lombardi Sports, Polar, Reebok, Southwest Airlines and many more.

Named by Spin magazine as one of the best live bands in the world, Detroit’s rawk n’ roll heroes The Dirtbombs land on the Amoeba stage.

The Fantastic Solution to Global Warming and other Conundrums is an exhibition of new artwork by San Francisco based artist and athlete Pete Ippel. In this collection of drawings, photographic prints, and videos he explores themes ranging from nuclear waste processing to the pairing of art and sport. Opening Reception: Friday, May 16, 6-9 p.m. with DJ music and indoor-jumping photo souvenirs for guests. (more…)

Good Vibrations Women Like Me program is proud to present Dr. Carol Queen, PhD, sex educator, activist, and author.  Join us and learn valuable tools to achieve effective sexual communication with your partner.     

Join us for this special evening which will feature James Frey reading from his new novel “Bright Shiny Morning.” (he’s the author of  “A Million Little Pieces” who duped Oprah’s book club into thinking his book was truly autobiographical) The night will also feature special guests Josh Kilmer-Purcell, Stephen Elliott, pictures by Terry Richardson and a musical performance by 3rdrail. This event is free & open to the public - no tickets are required. event details

This 2004 film is still largely relevant. It discusses a dangerous hypocrisy, aided by the American government, in which Colombia, as the world’s biggest cocaine exporter, gives rise to an illegal drug trade. The funding of the trade by radical factions, a corrupt government at the time, and the fact that most farmers harvest coca because they can’t survive on the profits of legitimate food crops all combine for a disastrous plan depicted in the film. “Plan Colombia” also deals with the connection to the School of the Americas, as well as the destruction of legal natural resources by aerial fumigation in the name of eradicating drug crops. The latter situation of crop fumigation has been somewhat improved since the film was made, but the U.S. military-industrial complex continues to cash in on the violence they themselves perpetrate, while still doing little to actually stem cocaine production in Colombia.

The film is 57 minutes. It was directed by Gerald Ungerman and narrated by Ed Asner.

About Peace Action of San Mateo County:
Peace Action of San Mateo County is a local affiliate of Peace Action and Peace Action West. We are a product of the merging of the Nuclear Weapons Freeze and SANE–Committee for a sane nuclear policy. We advocate for nuclear disarmament and weapons abolition, an end to war and arms trafficking, and bringing corporations to obey the rule of law.

Keeping burlesque alive, The Red Hots is a celebration of creativity, comedy and intellect. May 16th: ALL CRAMPS SHOW at El Rio (perfect for a warm evening). Hosted by Lady Bear. Performances by Lady Satan, Bunny Pistol, SparklyDevil, Red Hots founder Dottie Lux, and more! The evening includes special screening of The Cramps at Napa State Menal Hospital. (more…)

This Friday you’ll have the chance to test the waters in ‘Joke-e-oke the Gameshow’. Watch as contestants compete in 3 exciting rounds to determine who can best perform material from their favorite comedians. Only a handful of slots are open for the gameshow, so get there early and sign up. After a champ is anointed, they’ll open up Joke-e-oke to the masses until they kick us out.

And if We Shadows – scenes from a circus life” is an urban circus arts performance with over a dozen aerialists, acrobats, contortionists and circus specialists (aged between 14-34) along with a live score by beatboxer Carlos Aguirre. The show, which can best be described Rent, but with a teenage circus angle, or as a homegrown handcrafted hip-hop version of Cirque du Soliel, also features legendary breakdancers Iron Monkey & Finesse.

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The Artists Guild of San Francisco is the oldest outdoor art collective in the country. Its mission is twofold: first, to bring art and artists into the community for public interaction and education; and secondly, to help artists sustain themselves with art as a full-time career.

This is your last chance to see the colorful wildflower displays at Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park in 2008. The hills are turning golden, and these floral gems are quickly going to seed. But all is not lost. Join a park ranger at the Mendoza Ranch Trailhead in Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County, on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Take a moderate 4.5-mile hike around Mummy Mountain for spectacular valley views and colorful wildflower displays. NOTE: Depending on weather/flower conditions, this hike might be moved to the Coyote Dam the day of the hike. Participants should wear hard-soled shoes, sunscreen, a hat, and long pants. They should also bring water, a snack and lunch. For more information call Ranger Crockett at 408-842-7800, or e-mail: chris.crockett@prk.sccgov.org.

Mission Bazaar is a twice a year “shopping spectacle” which combines a more traditional arts and craft expo with a dynamic performance and music event. Taking place inside the 40,000 sq. ft. drill court of The Historic Armory, over 200 artisans exhibiting their uniquely designed creative products and accessories and over 20 hours of live performances by singers, musicians, circus and dance acts, performance artists, DJs and much more, Mission Bazaar is an extraordinary happening in one of San Francisco’s landmark buildings. From http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/465861/ (more…)

Games, prizes, entertainment, bounce tent, dunk tank, playground, surprises. REAL Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, and Therapists repair your bear. Kids - bring your bear or other stuffed pals for a checkup and repair! Adopt-A-Bear Placement Agency: For kids without their own teddy bear, we’ll help you adopt one for free!

Teddy Bear Comedy Show: Entertainer Tony Borders with puppets, ventriloquism, and tricks.

Lunch available
Hot dog/chips/soda ($2.00)

All are welcome, especially the young and the young at heart. Invite your friends, neighbors and co-workers and their stuffed pals, the more the bearier!

We need teddy bears and other stuffed friends for kids to adopt! Drop off your donation in the church lobby on Sunday mornings through May 11.

About West Valley Presbyterian Church: West Valley Presbyterian Church is a diverse community in the heart of Silicon Valley (Cupertino, CA) centered on the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ. We are people who find ourselves touched, blessed, healed,
and transformed by Jesus.

The Organization of Special needs hosts it’s 4th annual festival for people of all walks (or wheels) of life. May 17th is filled with fun activities. Flag raising ceremony, a special parade, a special soccer tournament, children’s arts/crafts/music and face painting activities, inflatable games like Bounce House, Giant Slide and Obstacle Field, children’s books give away, live community multi-cultural stage performance, over 40 FREE community service exhibits and Health & Nutrition service exhibits, and a one day Youth Leadership Conference. The festival will also prepare an international food court and outdoor music concert,
plus the carnival must have — icy, cotton candy, pop corn, and colorful balloons for children.

Walkable Castro Street will be transformed into a resplendent sea of people and colorful tents for the 12th Annual presentation of A La Carte & Art; a vibrant, multiethnic celebration of the arts. The open-air festival will feature two full days of attractions with live music (rock/jazz/world beat), a juried art show with 250 craftspeople exhibiting their latest wares, festive food, and drink with premium wines, microbrews and margaritas, a farmers’ market with fresh seasonal produce, the popular chefs’ demonstration tent, a variety of amusements for kids and free facials, hand massages and mini-makeovers from Burt’s Bees and Maybelline brand ambassadors.

101st Season Kick Off for the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - Opening Weekend will be a splashy affair when champion high divers return to the beach with a thrilling new aquatic show. From an incredible 80-foot tower dive to wild trampoline antics, these talented performers will keep everyone gasping The action-packed day also includes a preview performance by the Amazing Chinese Acrobats. Sky Divers (Saturday only) wrap up the day with a spectacular beach landing over the Cocoanut Grove. (more…)

The City’s annual San Leandro Heritage Faire will be held at the San Leandro Main Library, located at 300 Estudillo Avenue in downtown San Leandro, on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate San Leandro’s diverse community and rich cultural heritage. This free celebration includes entertainment, multicultural exhibits and a variety of ethnic foods. All are invited to attend.

The event features performances by the Ballet Folklorico Mexicano, the Chinese lion dancers from San Leandro’s Shao Lin King Fu Chan School, the percussion group Drummm! and the McBride Irish Dance group. Also appearing will be Asheba, who brings to life the culture of Trinidad through folktales and songs, Swetha Dixit who entertains guests with Indian dancing and storytelling and Chin-Chin, a master of magic.

Vendors will sell textiles, crafts and gift items from many countries, and a kids’ craft area will offer children the chance to make arts and crafts from different cultures, including Mexican pinatas, Portuguese toy sailboats, ndbele bracelets from Zimbabwe and haida painted sticks from Alaska. The Arts Council of San Leandro will also show children how to make beautiful Lunar New Year kites.

For more information, call (510) 577-3971