First it was fried chicken, then pie then punch… now Omnivore Books in Noe Valley hosts something a little more visual with an Edible Art Contest. This one challenges you to create a dish that references art or literature (like Warhol’s Marilyn made with chocolate Smarties!).

Event is free to entrants; $5 to look, judge, and eat.
Thurs. April 1 • Edible Art Contest • 6-7 p.m.

Gordon Edgar, the cheese buyer for Rainbow Grocery, will come to Omnivore Books in Noe Valley and read from his new memoir, Cheesemonger, while we snack on cheese from Harley Farms Goat Dairy.

Dog Eared Books’ monthly musical/literary/scientific extravaganza and variety show returns with its April 2010 edition with Peter Orner, Passenger + Pilot, and a guarantee of surprises.
To be honest we don’t know what the hell is going to happen at this event, but with a promo photo of a steampunk Abe Lincoln wearing a jet pack it can’t ball all that bad, can it?

Throughout the 75th anniversary exhibitions at the SFMOMA, artists take up San Francisco’s cityscapes as subject and muse. This program of experimental films and videos from the late 1950s to the present offers evocative records of individual experiences of street life
These psychogeographic tours look at North Beach’s Broadway strip and the window reflections of a Beat poet protagonist. We examine the Mission’s storefronts for evidence …

The locally-run Dolores Park Movie Night (not to be confused with the much larger city-wide “Film Night in the Park” event) opens its 2010 season with free movies on the second Thursday of each month in Dolores Park. There’s no causes, no speeches. Just bring a friend, bring a dog, buy a couple of tamales and enjoy a neighborhood evening.

Date: Thursday, April 8, 2010 …

If you’re struggling getting your taxes done for 2010, the Oakland Library will come to the rescue. Through April 15th, trained volunteers will offer free tax assistance at several of the branch libraries.
Some branches (like the Main Library) offer walk-in appointments, but call the library to confirm schedules and make an appointment. Be to arrive early and  bring copies of your previous year’s tax returns …

This trip through San Francisco’s lost sand dunes, ponds, creeks and coastline will focus on the city south of downtown and SOMA, traversing the Mission, Mission Bay, Potrero Hill, Bayview, and the southeast coastline, including several new public parks. It’s a social, historical and critical 4-hour tour through the city’s ecological past and present.
Bike Tour: Ecological History (south)
Sunday, April 11 – Noon
Free – No …

Come play a food trivia game with Omnivore Books and author Cynthia Nims, who will discuss her latest book “Gourmet Game Night” so you can learn about the perfect mess-free snacks for every game night.
Have you ever accompanied an evening of game-playing with a bowl of salty chips or slabs of pizza?  Gourmet Game Night has the solution: instead of relying on conventional convenience …

Come make stuff at Countrerpluse’s “Crafty Crafty” Night. Bring whatever project you may be working on or meaning to start/learn and hopefully someone can help you out at our monthly craft night.
Tonight will be a night to hang out and make whatever you want to. There will be ample lighting, short movies/ music videos projected on walls, outlets for sewing machines and hot glue guns, …

Bring the whole family for a fun, interactive adventure and make strides for a healthy planet and a healthy you at the many activity stations around East Beach and Crissy Field. Guided by your very own Eco-Passport, play eco-games, visit with live animals, and engage in fun activities that are designed to help you connect with this little corner of our planet. All ages …

Watch teams of crazy bed racers jump on top of the sheets and head for the finish line as part of the “Bed Race for the Future.” Although it costs $181 to enter (proceeds go to charity) it’s free to watch for spectators and is bound to be a hoot. Teams will compete for speed and style with four strong and swift pushers to move …

Here’s your first chance to see how good the 2010 Stanford Cardinal will be as the Stanford football team will play its annual Cardinal and White Spring Scrimmage on Saturday, April 17 at historic 10,000 seat Kezar Stadium in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. and admission is free.
Source: SF Examiner

Join us for the 29th Annual Northern California Book Awards. The awards honor the work of Northern California authors in Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translation and Children’s Literature. The featured speaker is Cody Award winner Nancy J. Peters, co-owner and former publisher of City Lights Books.
Local critics read the books, discuss their merits and pick the winners. All of the nominated books will be saluted at …

Pretty Pretty (Look at You!) – Makeup sessions with Kegel Kater, Presented by RetroFit Vintage
In this makeup tutorial, Kegel applies intricate makeup for her role as whore/angel/lotus dancer in the Cockettes’ hit musical “Pearls Over Shanghai,” while discussing some key products and techniques.
Sign up for private makeup sessions, take advantage of special pricing on makeup and wigs, including Kryolan and Ben Nye products, and support …

Bring your tortillas (stale preferred), your costumed, your naked and your beer (shhh.. hide it this year) and participate in one of the largest races in America, and also one of the most strange and “San Francentric.”
The third Sunday in May sees the 99th edition of “Bay to Breakers” the crown jewel of SF events with over 70,000 race/walk/stroll 7.46 …

See the historic Fort Point by the light of candles and stars on this evening tour with a park ranger as your guide. Candlelight tours are available Saturday evenings (6:30pm) during the months of November to February.
To make reservations: The first day to make reservations for Fall/Winter 2010/11 is September 1, 2010. Advanced reservations required by calling (415) 556-1693.

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