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85 things to do in FebruaryThru 02.28
Eco Art Matters Exhibit
Laney College
900 Fallon St, Oakland
laney.peralta.edu
Eco Art Matters students’ works on display. Located in the Education Center Gallery. Reception 2/16/08.
Tuesdays 8:30-10am
Hatha Yoga in Bel Marin Keys
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 94949
415.931.2181
www.anubhutiretreatcenter.org
sfomshanti at aol.com
Relax and refresh with hatha yoga.
An ongoing multilevel class, open to all,
that focuses on mastery of yoga techniques
and developing inner strength and stability.
through 3/22
The Depth of Memory
SF Camerawork
657 Mission St, SF
sfcamerawork.org
A life-sized replica of a WWII-era Japanese suicide submarine, the Kaiten, hand-made from 20,000 photographs of a miniature toy model.
Saturdays 10-11:30am
Tai Chi class: Bel Marin Keys/Novato
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato
415.884.2314
www.anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Learn and practice tai chi in a meditative environment. Strengthen and enliven the body and spirit. Open to all levels.
Finders Keepers
Creativity Explored Gallery
3245 Sixteenth St. at Guerrero, San Francisco
415.863.2108
creativityexplored.org
A group exhibition of sculptural, found object works by artists with developmental disabilities.
01.15-02.15
QiGong Practitioner Certification Course
15066 Los Gatos-Almaden Rd, Ste 200
Los Gatos
408.377.7779
www.TheRisingLotus.com
christina at therisinglotus.com
200 hour MQP Certification course. The first step in becoming a Doctor of Medical QiGong.
through 3.16
Material Evidence
FLOAT Art Gallery
1091 Calcot Place, Unit # 116, Oakland
510.535.1702
thefloatcenter.com
info at thefloatcenter.com
Mixed media work of Peter Boyer and Master Plasma sculptor Ed Kirshner.
Closing Party March 15th
through 5.27 9am
EcoArt Class at Laney College
Laney College,
10th and Fallon Streets, Oakland
510.841.0588
peralta.cc.ca.us
Learn to make art about urgent environmental & community issues, combining creative aesthetics with science.
last day 3.1 9am
Ranch Guide Training
Bolinas Lagoon Preserve, 4900 Highway One
415.868.9244
egret.org
acr at egret.org
Share the knowledge and appreciation of nature with our Bay Area community during the heron and egret nesting season.
through 5.26
History of Gardens and Gardening
Merritt College,
12500 Campus Dr, Oakland
merritt.edu
History of Gardening class, covering the historical evolution of gardens from the earliest cultivation of plants by humans to the present day.
02.01 8pm-12am
Jennifer Berezan in Concert
830 Bancroft Way, Berkeley
510.486.8700
www.rudramandir.com
info at rudramandir.com
A night with Jennifer Berezam whose warm, smoky voice and conversationally poetic lyrics turn each piece into an open-ended quest.
02.01
Ganga…life as a River
CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission St, SF
counterpulse.org
Arpana Dance Company explores the concept of the Ganga River, a lifeblood of India as Woman. Choreographed by Ramya Harishankar with assistance from Priya Srinivasan & the Arpana Dance Company.
02.01 7:30-9:30pm
Discover Ancient Secrets of Qigong with Grandmaster Wei Ling Yi
Fireside Room
Unity Church of Palo Alto
3391 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 94306
323.493.5277
www.weilingyi.com
lotusqigong at gmail.com
Grandmaster Wei Ling Yi comes from an esteemed lineage of Chinese qigong masters. Learn about Yi Qi Da Dao, an ancient Chinese system of life cultivation, & Lian Hua Da Fa qigong practice. Regular practice of this system brings health, well-being, abundance and happiness. ($15)
Gallery open Wed-Sat 1-6pm
1st Fridays at NoneSuch Space
2865 Broadway, upper floor
Oakland
510.625.1600
paragon-media.org
nonesuch at paragon-media.org
“Awakening” features one-of-a-kind, handrawn mandalas by Maia Apalonia, and work by James Weeks, photographer and initiated Ifa priest.
02.02 10am
LUNAR NEW YEAR FLOWER MARKET
SF Botanical Garden
Golden Gate Park, SF
415.661.1316
sfbotanicalgarden.org
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with new plants at the tenth annual Lunar New Year Flower Market.
02.02 8pm
RUMI a Birthday Party and Benefit
King Middle School
1781 Rose St, Berkeley
510.848.6767 x609
kpfa.org
Benefit listener-supported KPFA and rejoice in the ancient-made-modern poetry and music of Rumi.
02.02 9am
Models for U.S. Labor Solidarity
Oakes College Room 105
University of California, Santa Cruz
831.459.2542
Learn how the U.S. best support the labor struggles in Latin America and China.
02.02 10:15
Hiking Section Oyster Point Peak
Curry Point parking lot in Mount Diablo State Park
510.522.1590
A moderate-to-leisurely paced hike featuring rocky canyons and Oyster Point Peak. Some steep trails.
02.02 7:30pm
Amy Obenski (As featured on Grey’s Anatomy)
Angelica’s Bistro
863 Main Street
Redwood City, CA 94063
650.365.3226
www.amyobenski.com
Jazzy Folk-Rock with “haunting” vocals. Obenski’s music was featured on “Grey’s Anatomy” and reached #23 in the iTunes Folk Chart.
02.02 1-3pm
Discover Ancient Secrets of Qigong with Grandmaster Wei Ling Yi
Fort Mason Center, Room C260
Marina Blvd. & Buchanan St.
San Francisco 94123
323.493.5277
www.weilingyi.com
lotusqigong at gmail.com
Grandmaster Wei Ling Yi comes from an esteemed lineage of Chinese qigong masters. Learn about Yi Qi Da Dao, an ancient Chinese system of life cultivation, & Lian Hua Da Fa qigong practice. Regular practice of this system brings health, well-being, abundance and happiness. ($15)
02.02
Sila And The Afrofunk Experience
The Independent
628 Divisadero St, SF
415.377.4879
afrofunk.net
Jeremiah at maishaproductions.com
bring your dancing shoes to the Independent in San Francisco as Sila and the Afrofunk Experience performs a benefit for Carolina for Kibera, Kenya. Nominated for Best World Music at the San Francisco Weekly Music Awards, Sila and the Afrofunk Experience mixes the legendary sounds of Fela Kuti with some tricks gleaned from James Brown and P-Funk. Sila (who sings in Swahili and English) and company create a dancefloor-ready throb guaranteed to move you.
02.02-02.03 10am-4pm
Introduction to the Shamanic Journey
Synergy School in San Francisco
415.333.1434
www.sacredstream.org
info at sacredstream.org
The shamanic journey is one of the oldest technologies for understanding the world of spirit and energy. Today, the shamanic journey still offers a dependable method for exploring the psyche and accessing inner wisdom. You will learn to sustain a journeying practice that will help you heal yourself & others.
Saturdays
Animal Adventures
Crissy Field Center
603 Mason, SF
415.561.7752
crissyfield.org
There’s a whole world of critters that call the Presidio home and you’re going to track them down! For 2nd/3rd graders.
Every Sunday for 4 weeks 6-7pm
Clean Up Your Vibration and Start getting what you want in 30 days or less.
this event meets via telephone
312.498.2590
melissapierce.com
coach at melissapierce.com
Based on works by Abraham-Hicks, this intensive course is designed to help purify your vibration and allow desires to manifest.
02.04 7-9pm
FREE Talk: Healing Techniques in Shamanism
Integrative Medicine Program at University of California, Berkeley
415.333.1434
www.sacredstream.org
info at sacredstream.org
Shamanism is one of the oldest systems in the world for acquiring knowledge and accessing healing. The term Shaman is used to describe the healer, counselor, and spiritual advisor of a community. Learn some of the ancient healing techniques, and how they can be applied in a therapeutic context today.
02.05
CA PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES
all over
check website for your polling location
sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_ppl.htm
Displeased with the way things are going around here? Want them to stay exactly the same? Either way, make your voice heard! It’s ELECTION DAY!!!
Tuesdays 7-8:30pm
Spiritual Video Night
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 94949
415.884.2314
www.anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Four Tuesdays in February: 5, 12, 19, 26, we will watch a video that has spiritual relevance and have a discussion afterwards. Popcorn will be served.
02.07-02.09
CounterPULSE Artists in Residence
1310 Mission St SF
counterpulse.org
Through performance explore undefined emotions and experiences stored in our bodies, unlocking a descriptive language made of movement instead of words.
02.07-02.19
10th Annual IndieFest
various SF theaters -- check website for specific listings
415.820.3907
sfindie.com
Featuring more than 100 absolutely independent films and videos.
02.08
Ayurveda Clinic with Derrick “Hakeem” Pawo
Los Gatos
888.826.8729
www.mahasiddhasayurveda.org
Ayurvedic Health Consultation focuses on the Ayurvedic perspective of your body and mind; such as organ function and dysfunction, health of systems and channels, and the origins of imbalances. You will receive very specific steps to detoxify and re-vitalize yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally.
02.08-02.10 pm
Karma Philosophy - In depth Exploration of Karma Principles - weekend retreat
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 94949
415.884.2314
www.anubhutiretreatcenter.org/Events/Retreats.html
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Explore the important but mysterious laws of karma that govern our lives. Topics covered: Definition, expressions and types of karma, insights on how to settle karmic accounts, taking responsibility for the future, and understanding the effects on our well being. Includes lectures, reflection, discussion, meditation experiences, and group activities.
02.08-02.10
Karma Philosophy Weekend Retreat
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato
415.884.2314
anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Explore and understand the important but mysterious laws of karma. Includes lectures, reflection, discussion, meditation experiences, and group activities.
02.08-02.10
Understanding Karma - Mastering Life’s Drama - weekend retreat
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 94949
415.884.2314
anubhutiretreatcenter.org/Events
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Explore the important but mysterious laws of karma that govern our lives. Topics covered: Definition, expressions and types of karma, insights on how to master life’s events (drama), taking responsibility for the future, and understanding the effects on our well being. Includes lectures, reflection, discussion, meditation experiences, and group activities.
Friday-Sunday once a month for 6 months
Samavesha Yoga Immersion
Rudramandir
830 Bancroft Way, Berkeley
510.486.8700
samaveshayoga.com
info at rudramandir.com
Nourish your being. Samavesha yoga: an integrative approach to in-depth studies of Tantrik yoga and “Immersion into the Divine.”
02.09
Bookmaking with Recycled Materials
Ecology Center
2530 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley
510.548.2220 x233
ecologycenter.org
Learn how to make scrapbooks, blank books, and journals using coptic binding and creatively recycled
materials.
02.09 9:30am-4pm
Workshop: Creating and Sustaining Your School Garden
1286 Runnymede Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.938.9300 x11
www.conexions.org/vhd/schoolgarden
sstansbury at conexions.org
Interested in starting a school garden or sharing ideas on how to sustain and expand your existing school garden program? If so, this is the workshop for you! We will cover basics such as soils,resources for successful school gardens and cooking from the garden. Beginners and advanced gardeners welcome!
02.09 3-4pm
Free Talk: What is Integrated Energy Medicine
CALL IN FROM ANYWHERE - you only need a phone
415.333.1434
www.sacredstream.org
info at sacredstream.org
Integrated Energy Medicine is a delicate balance of the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual states. Whenever one of these states is out of balance with the others, a person’s overall system becomes imbalanced. When maintained properly, these energetic systems contribute to the overall health and well-being of an individual.
02.09 7-9pm
ThetaHealing- Free intro by Dr. Rubi Shalev
258 Thompson Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043
650.967.2484
www.camelotcenter.net
michal at camelotcenter.net
ThetaHealing is one of the most profound, versatile, effective and life-changing forms of healing. The talk will include explanations and demonstrations, and offer the unique opportunity to experience a ThetaHealing meditation.
02.09 10am-1pm
Free Introductory NLP Workshop
Novato Oaks Inn 215 Alameda del Prado, Novato CA 94949
415.499.0639
www.nlpmarin.com
shannon at nlpmarin.com
Who is running your life - you or your brain? This 3-hour highly experiential presentation introduces you to the power and magic of NLP and your brain.
02.09 7-10pm
Work and Business Constellation
Novato Oaks Inn 215 Alamesa del Prado Novato, CA 94949
415.499.0639
www.nlpmarin.com
shannon at nlpmarin.com
Are you thriving at work? Constellations reveal hidden dynamics that get us stuck and guide us to step fully into our power.
02.09-02.10
Basic Hypnosis Course, Part I
26250 Industrial Blvd., Hayward
510.785.8152
worldsgreatesthypnotist.com
dave at worldsgreatesthypnotist.com
Hypnotherapy is continuing
to expand and The Rules of the Mind Hypnosis School offers wide-ranging
training.
02.09-02.10
Lineage Retreat with Kali Ma The Tantric Buddha The Life & Teaching of Yeshe Tsogyal
MahaSiddha Center 2328 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA
888.826.8729
www.kalima.org
register at mahasiddhas.org
This weekend we will consecrate a life sized statue of Yeshe Tsogyal, learn and sing her mantric songs, study her life and receive her teaching. Join us for our annual lineage retreat, an inspiring journey into the history of our tradition.
02.09-02.11
Breema Beginning Winter Intensive
6076 Claremont Ave, Oakland
510.428.0937
breema.com
center at breema.com
Learn to work body-mind connection and become more and more familiar with the taste of presence.
02.09-02.12
US Composting Council Conference
1001 Broadway, Oakland
631.737.4931
compostingcouncil.org
Engage in a focused, three-day series of workshops, training courses, and seminars covering composting.
02.09-03.02
GONE: a play by Charles L. Mee’s
San Francisco Playhouse, Stage II
533 Sutter St, SF
crowdedfire.org
A collage of the human experience, GONE bears witness to fragments of people as they struggle to thrive against the clock.
02.12 6-8pm
Ayurvedic Aphrodisiacs: Making Herbal Love Potions
Safronya Retreat
523 D Street
San Rafael CA 94901
415.259.0433
www.safronya.com
stephanie at safronya.com
Hands on evening learning about Ayurvedic herbs and aphrodisiacs. $15.
For questions or additional information, please call 415.259.0433.
02.13 7:30pm
Political & Community Spaces
1310 Mission St, SF
counterpulse.org
Hear how to navigate the repressive dynamics of real estate, money, and power to hold open spaces for diverse communities to meet, talk, make art, and shape life.
02.13 12-1pm
Free Teleclass: Ask Isa, Q & A: Women’s Spirituality
CALL IN FROM ANYWHERE - you only need a phone!
415.333.1434
www.sacredstream.org
info at sacredstream.org
By virtue of their biology, women are profoundly engaged in the processes of transition. Transitions – birth, puberty, menstruation, childbirth, menopause and death – can become pathways to understanding the nature of transformation. We’ll look at the nature of the transformation toward which each of these transitions can take us.
02.13 12-1pm
Endangered Species Big Year Presentation
San Francisco Department of the Environment, 11 Grove St., SF 94102
415.355.3700
ggnrabigyear.org
bplater at ggnrabigyear.org
Brent Plater, Director of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Endangered Species “Big Year” project will explain the project and opportunities to get involved. Free and open to the public.
Fridays
Intuition Workshop
211 Quarry Rd., Rm. 400, Stanford, CA
650.723.9649
hip.stanford.edu
healthimprovement at stanford.edu
Applied intuition is practiced in a variety of arenas including business management, scientific discovery and creative expression. According to a Harvard Business Review article, many successful business executives use intuitive “knowing” in decision-making.
02.16 8pm
Kirtan with Jai Uttal
Laughing Lotus Yoga Center
3271 16th Street at Dolores
SF, CA
415.355.1600
www.laughinglotus.com
Embark on a vocal journey through the sacred sounds of ancient India. With call-and-response group chanting and storytelling, Jai Uttal creates a space of invocation, prayer, and heartfelt expression.
Joining Jai is tabla maestro and vocalist Daniel Paul.
02.16 10am-1pm
Free NLP Workshop
Novato Oaks Inn 215 Alameda del Prado Novato CA 94949
415.490.639
www.nlpmarin.com
shannon at nlpmarin.com
For people seeking personal growth and professional success in work, relationship and LIFE. Join us to explore the power and magic of the NLP Marin model.
02.16 9am-12pm
Endangered Plant Restoration
Park Presidio, San Francisco
415.561.4856
ggnrabigyear.org
bplater at ggnrabigyear.org
Meet Lew Stringer at Crissy Field Center to replant Presidio Clarkia and Marin Dwarf-Flax at Inspiration Point. RSVP required.
02.16-02.17
Basic Hypnosis Course, Part II
26250 Industrial Blvd., Hayward
510.785.8152
worldsgreatesthypnotist.com
dave at worldsgreatesthypnotist.com
Learn general, medical, dental, forensic, sports, and behavioral hypnosis; and hypnotherapy as a tool in psychotherapy.
Saturdays 10-11:30am
Tai Chi Class: Novato
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato
415.884.2314
anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Learn and practice tai chi in a meditative environment. Strengthen and enliven the body and spirit. Open to all levels.
Saturdays 10-11:30am
Tai Chi Class: Bel Marin Keys/Novato
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 94949
415.884.2314
www.anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Learn and practice tai chi in a meditative environment. Journey inside moving life energy; increase flexibility, relaxation, balance and concentration. Strengthen and enliven the body and spirit. Bring the inner smile out. Fern Jeffcoat, has been practicing and teaching the Yang style long form for 17 years.
3rd weekend am
Permaculture Design Course
Santa Cruz, CA
805.459.0452
earthflow.com
info at earthflow.com
The Permaculture Design Course with Larry Santoyo and more... Creating the Conditions for Sustainability to Happen-Learn, Work, Play-Repeat!
02.17 9am
Ayurveda and Yoga Workshop
Malaya Center for Health + Healing
395 Civic Drive Suite C, Pleasant Hill
925.325.9582
ayurvedakfl.com
info at ayurvedakfl.com
Learn Aurveda and Yoga - sister sciences with a similar purpose: brinign awareness, balance and harmony to the body and mind.
02.17 11am-5pm
Consciousness and Global Change: A Foundation for Spiritual Activism
Joseph Wood Krutch Theatre
2601 Warring Street
UC Berkeley Clark Kerr Campus
Berkeley
www.globalonenessproject.org/events
events at globalonenessproject.org
This FREE event will include a talk and meditation with Sufi teacher Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee and short films from the Global Oneness Project.
02.18 7pm
Keeping the Spark Alive
6444 Sierra Court, Dublin
(meeting held at, but not affiliated with, Crosswinds Church)
holisticmoms.org
tri-valleyhmn at hotmail.com
Join the Tri-Valley Holistic Mom’s Network and learn how to create intimacy, and keep the spark alive in your significant relationship.
02.20 7:30pm
Art & Politics: Eric Drooker
1310 Mission St. SF
counterpulse.org
Eric Drooker’s art provides iconic imagery for countless political initiatives, New Yorker covers, and graphic novels.
02.20 7:30-9:30pm
Dreams
San Francisco - Class meets Feb 20, Apr 23, Jun 18, & Aug 6, 2008
415.333.1434
www.sacredstream.org
info at sacredstream.org
The information we receive in dreams can serve as a vehicle for deepening our relationship to our deeper self. Learn how to explore the meanings held in dreams from several different vantage points. An innovative method for tracking energetic patterns held in dreams will be presented here.
02.20-02.26 7-10pm
ISHA YOGA offers INNER ENGINEERING workshop
The Women’s Building
3543 18th Street #8
San Francisco CA 94110
415.794.3488
www.ishafoundation.org/eflyers/sfoFeb08.html
ishasf at gmail.com
Isha Yoga’s flagship program distills powerful, ancient yogic methods for the modern person to create harmony in the body, mind and emotions. It introduces Shambhavi Maha Mudra - a simple but powerful kriya (inner energy process) for deep inner transformation.
This workshop is open to all levels of yoga practitioners.
02.20-02.26
Inner Engineering
Women’s Building
3543 18th st. room#8
San Francisco, CA 94110
415.794.3488
ishafoundation.org
ishasf at gmail.com
Class featuring discussion, meditation, and a balanced set of simple, but powerful yoga practices. Will introduce to the public for the first time Shambhavi Maha Mudra, an ancient yogic “kriya” to attain an unwavering state of inner calm, clarity and joy.
02.22 7-10pm
Public Teaching with Kali Ma
Pacific Cultural Center
1307 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
888.826.8729
kalima.org
Pain & pleasure on the path.
Meditation, chanting and teachings of the MahaSiddha Dharma
$10 - 15 Love Donation suggested, all are welcome.
02.22-02.24
The Secrets They Couldn’t Tell You!
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato
415.884.2314
anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Learn how to apply The Secret! Go beyond success to achieve fulfillment. Understand the connections between beliefs, values and intention.
02.22-02.24
The Secrets They Couldn’t Tell You!
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA, 94949
415.884.2314
www.anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Learn how to apply the secret! Go beyond success, and achieve true fulfillment. Understand the powerful connections between beliefs (especially in the subconscious), values and intention. Use another simple key, and watch the law of attraction start to work for you. Then add a dash of the God-factor... and viola!
02.23 10am
Enticing Butterflies Into the Garden
San Francisco Botanical Garden Golden Gate Park, 9th & Lincoln, SF
415.661.1316 x354
sfbotanicalgarden.org
Discover the techniques for luring butterflies into your garden using plants that are both beautiful and beneficial.
02.23
Chinese New Year Treasure Hunt
Hunt begins at Justin Herman Plaza in San Francisco
415.564.9400
sftreasurehunts.com
Be a gumshoe while celebrating the year of the rodent at this game of urban exploration.
02.23 10am-4pm
Mandala Meditation and Healing Workshop
NoneSuch Space
2865 Broadway at 29th
Oakland, CA 94611
510.625.1600
www.shivalotus.com
prema at shivalotus.com
Explore the magic and mystery unfolding in your heart-mandala; mandala instruction, meditation, contemplative music, dialog and silent sitting.
02.23
Winter Weeding and Planting
Santa Venetia Marsh, San Rafael
510.452.9261 x119
savesfbay.org
bayevents at savesfbay.org
Volunteers plant native plants and weed out invasive plants and learn about the history of wetland protection.
02.23 12-5pm
SATURN AND ECSTASY with renowned astrologer Michael Lutin
Fort Mason Center, Landmark Building C, Rm. C-370, San Francisco, CA
hometown.aol.com/ncgrsfbac/myhomepage/
ncgrsfbac at aol.com
A workshop with guided imagery to show you that, while we all agree Saturn is a big fat pain, it is also the source of our greatest happiness.
02.23 6:30-9:30pm
Public Teaching with Ngak’Chang Rinpoche...Arts and Vajrayana
MahaSiddha Center
2328 Channing Way Berkeley, CA 94704
888.826.8729
mahasiddhas.org
Ngak’Chang Rinpoche is a Lama in the Nyingma tradition of white-skirt, non-monastic, non-celibate Vajrayana Buddhism. Recognized as the incarnation of Aro Yeshe, a Siddha from the early twentieth century, Rinpoche is a Western-born lama and the lineage holder of the Aro-gTer.
Suggested Donation to Teacher: $10-20.
02.23 10-11am
Presidio Manzanita Presentation
Presidio Native Plant Nursery
1244 Appleton St.
SF 94129
415.652.7651
ggnrabigyear.org
bplater at ggnrabigyear.org
View the seeds of the last surviving Presidio Manzanita plant and learn about efforts to propagate new plants. RSVP to Kirra Swenerton.
02.23 10am-1pm
Mission Blue Butterfly Restoration
Alta Avenue Gate
Marin Headlands
Sausalito
415.561.3067
ggnrabigyear.org
bplater at ggnrabigyear.org
Help Sue Gardner remove invasive species from Mission Blue habitat in the Marin Headlands. Snacks and tools provided. Dress warm. RSVP.
02.23-02.24
The Great San Francisco Crystal Fair
Fort Mason Center, Building A, SF
415.383.7837
crystalfair.com
sfxtl at earthlink.net
Vendors bring gems and jewelry, crystals and beads, while psychics bring their cards, aura cameras, and magic.
02.23-02.24 10am-4pm
Moon Lodge: Women’s Spirituality
Slovenian Hall in San Francisco
415.333.1434
www.sacredstream.org
info at sacredstream.org
By virtue of their biology, women are profoundly engaged in the processes of transition. Transitions – birth, puberty, menstruation, childbirth, menopause and death – can become pathways to understanding the nature of transformation. We will look at the nature of the transformation toward which each of these transitions can take us.
02.26 7-9:30pm
Public Teaching with Ngak’Chang Rinpoche...Transforming Anger
East West Bookstore
324 Castro Street Mountain View
888.826.8729
mahasiddhas.org
Join us for this dynamic evening of teaching and book-signing with Ngak’Chang Rinpoche, who describes how Tantra uses the force of illusion itself to destroy illusion, and describes the process by which anger becomes the clarity which is the play of Enlightenment.
02.27
Ecological Concerns: Birds
1310 Mission St, SF
counterpulse.org
See what is severely imperiled, and what is possible for the future of ecological restoration of wildlife habitat.
02.27 6-9pm
The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry
The Women’s Building, 3543 18th St. #8, San Francisco
notjustaprettyface.org
events at safemilk.org
Author Stacy Malkan reads from her new book, “Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry.”
02.28 7:30pm
Greg Bogart on Hands-On Astrological Progressions
Fort Mason Center, Landmark Building C Rm. C-230, San Francisco, CA
www.sfastrologicalsociety.com
info at sfastrologicialsociety.com
Learn how secondary progressions and solar arc directions discern the interior pattern of development and maturational challenges of any chart.
02.28 7:30pm
’Birth As We Know It’ Award winning documentary on Conscious Birth
Open Secret Bookstore
923 C St., San Rafael
530.566.0199
www.birthasweknowit.com
crystal at birthintobeing.com
Now in 43 countries, this stunningly beautiful film is receiving global recognition as the most profound and comprehensive guide to conscious birth. Featuring 11 natural births & inspiring, informative interviews,‘Birth As We Know It’ is a journey into the miracle of life and the nature of birth. Discussion w/ Elena Tonetti afterwards. $15
02.29 6:30pm
Late Winter Skies at the Gardens
San Francisco Botanical Garden
9th Ave @ Lincoln Way, SF
415.661.1316
sfbotanicalgarden.org
A laser-guided tour of the constellations is followed by a telescopic search for deep-sky treasures.
02.29 8am
Landscaping/Gardening Conference
UC Berkeley Campus, Student Union, Berkeley
stopwaste.org
Discover how Bay-Friendly Landscaping can help you cut greenhouse gas emissions, reduce waste, conserve water and prevent pollution.
02.29-03.01 7:30-3pm
Grand Opening: Embodied Arts
Rudramandir
830 Bancroft Way (at 6th)
Berkeley
510.486.8700
rudramandir.com
info at rudramandir.com
Friday: Ceremony, Ritual and Celebration. Saturday: Workshop Samplers on somatic expression and embodied creativity, dance & identity. FREE.
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