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52 things to do in JuneFriday-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.”
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!
Tuesdays 8:30-10am
Hatha Yoga Class - ongoing Tuesday mornings 8:30-10am 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.
Wed-Sat, 12-6pm and by appointment pm
Econnovation: Bay Area Green Design
Design Guild SF Gallery
427 Bryant St., SF
425.462.6303
www.econnovation.org
info at knoend.com
Knoend is proud to present a multidisciplinary showcase of innovative sustainable design projects pioneered in the San Francisco Bay Area at the Design Guild SF Gallery. Projects featured range from fashion, architecture, graphic design, to furniture.
Opening Reception, “Get Fried up!” Friday, April 18, 7pm -11pm
05.02-07.19
Roots of My Heart
NoneSuch Space
2865 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA 94611
510.625.1600
paragon-media.org/nonesuchspace
nonesuch at paragon-media.org
Paintings, drawings, and banners by Daniel Camacho. Exhibit extended through July 19.
Saturdays 10-11:30am
Tai Chi ~ ongoing Saturday morning class in Bel Marin Keys
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. 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.
t-sat 10-10, call for appt
Art of the Cotton Mill Studios
FLOAT, Floatation Center – Art Gallery 1091 Calcot Place, Unit # 116 (located in a store front loft of the historic cotton mill studios) Oakland
510.282.0425
www.thefloatcenter.com
info at thefloatcenter.com
Art of the Cotton Mill Studios
Paintings, sculpture, photography and mixed media by:
Keiko Nelson, Bill Stoneham, Elizabeth Tennant and Susan Tuttle
Show runs 5/19-7/12
Opening party 5/31, Closing party 7/12 6-9pm
Performing at the opening party will be DJ Daniel Berkman
05.29-06.14 8pm
The Group
Climate Theater, 285 Ninth St. (at Folsom St.), SF
415.706.9535
www.dodeska.com/thegrouppress.htm
lhelman at sbcglobal.net
THE GROUP
A World Premiere Performance
by Dodeska Performance Ensemble
created by Robert Quillen Camp
A Three-Week Limited Engagement
May 29 – June 14, 2008 - Climate Theater in SF
The Group takes its audience on a savagely wry headphones-guided “soul journey” and illustrates the negative potential of positive thinking.
05.30-06.01 11am-6pm
GRAND OPENING of Sahaj - Herbal Apothecary and Holistic Lifestyle Store
2980 College Ave. Suite #5 (@Ashby)
510.665.3937
sahajherbs.com
sahajholistic at gmail.com
Please join us this weekend (5/30-6/1) from 11am-6pm to celebrate the grand opening of our new Berkeley location. Organic herbs, luxurious body care, the highest quality essential oils, holistic books, gifts, etc. Owned and operated by professional clinical herbalists - not another corporate chain store!
05.31-06.01 9am-4:30pm
Conscious Peacemaking with Doug Noll and Aleya Dao
Rudramandir
830 Bancroft Way (at 6th), Berkeley
510.486.8700
www.rudramandir.com
info at rudramandir.com
Everyone wants peace. Few know how to find it. Now you have can learn it in this 2-day workshop.
06.01 10am-5pm
2008 Build It Green East Bay Home Tour
Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
510.238.2754
www.builditgreen.org
media at builditgreen.org
The Build It Green Home Tour showcases residences built and remodeled utilizing sustainable, durable products and practices that deliver high quality, healthy, and comfortable homes. The tour also enables attendees to get an up-close, hands-on look at successful green building. Admission: $30/person or $50/admits two people.
06.04 6:30-8pm
Recipes and Remedies for Rejuvenation Nutrition Lecture and Cooking Class
Bauman College
3912 Portola Drive, Suite 10, Santa Cruz
800.987.7530
www.BaumanCollege.org
info at baumancollege.org
Lecture is followed the next week by a corresponding cooking class. Attend one or both events.
Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm
Weekly Summer Tea Gatherings at Teance
1780 Fourth St.
Berkeley
510.524.2832
www.teance.com
info at teance.com
Every Wednesday in June and July from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Teance is hosting complimentary tea tastings in which you may sample our fresh spring teas, listen to some poetry readings or music, and chat with other tea lovers.
For more information see www.teance.com. Hope to see you there!
06.05 5:30-6:30pm
Cleanse and Renew: Free Nutrition Lecture
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, 7514 Redwood Blvd.
Novato, CA 415-892-3700
800.987.7530
www.baumancollege.org
info at baumancollege.org
Learn how to protect yourself against cancer and metobolic imbalances caused by environmental pollution and chemicals in our food supply.
06.06 7pm
Public Teaching with Kali Ma...True Purity
Sophia Healing Center - 776 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
888.826.8729
www.kalima.org
register at mahasiddhas.org
Meditation, Chanting and Teachings of the MahaSiddha Dharma.
$10 - 15 Love Donation suggested, all are welcome.
06.06 7-10pm
Public Teaching with Kali Ma...Waking Up
Sophia Healing Center - 776 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
888.826.8729
www.kalima.org
register at mahasiddhas.org
Meditation, Chanting and Teachings of the MahaSiddha Dharma.
$10 - 15 Love Donation suggested, all are welcome.
First Fridays 5-8pm
Superimpositions at Awaken Cafe
414 14th Street, Oakland (between Broadway and Franklin)
510.836.2058
www.awakencafe.com
info at awakencafe.com
Julie Oppermann’s Superimpositions centers around the idea of layering, collaging and juxtaposing patterns, shapes, lines and colors. The Awaken Café is a green business, world-class espresso bar, and art gallery located at the heart of downtown Oakland.
opening reception: Friday, June 6, 5 pm to 8 pm.
exhibition: June 6 through July 2
06.07 10am-5pm
Music, Movement & Meditation ~ Spiritual Day Retreat
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato
415.884.2314
www.anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Recreate the beauty of soul and connect to the Divine through sacred music, Chi Gung, and Raja Yoga meditation.
06.07 10am-2pm
Green Marketing: The Art of Doing Well by Doing Good
UC Berkeley Extension South of Market Center, 95 Third St., S.F.
510.642.4111
www.unex.berkeley.edu/cat/course1675.html
landarch at unex.berkeley.edu
After completion of this course, students will be able to intelligently discuss the various influences and stages of the Organic School, and critically analyze the various patterns, geometries, and motifs taken from nature. Please call (510) 642-4111 and refer to EDP 014423 to reserve a space.
06.07 7pm
Public Teaching with Kali Ma...Desire and Attatchment as the Path
MahaSiddha Center - 2328 Channing Way Berkeley, CA 94704
888.826.8729
www.kalima.org
register at mahasiddhas.org
Meditation, Chanting and Teachings of the MahaSiddha Dharma.
$10 - 15 Love Donation suggested, all are welcome.
06.07 12-6pm
Temescal Street Fair
47th-51st St on Telegraph, North Oakland
Activities
• 2 stages
• Delicious food and drink from local restaurants
• Temescal Fashion Show
• Featured fine artists, craft and community booths
Green Zone
Displays of alternative energy, vehicles, bikes and services
Art Making with East Bay Depot
Volunteers Needed. Call 510-654-6346 x 2 or visit www.temescaldistrict.org
06.07 12-3:30pm
Yoga and the Spine: Keeping it Healthy, Today and Tomorrow
490 2nd St., Petaluma
707.769.9933
www.bodyworksyoga.com
This therapeutically-focused workshop will look at keeping the spine healthy as we age, addressing back and neck health. Our brain and spinal cord feed inform and sustain our entire experience as vibrant beings. We’ll see how asana, pranayama and meditation keep the flow going $45 Prepaid/$55 at door.
06.07-06.08 10am-6pm
San Francisco Crystal Fair
Fort Mason Center, Bldg A, Laguna @ Marina Blvd., San Francisco
415.383.7837
www.crystalfair.com
sfxtl at earthlink.net
Our 21st year celebrating earth & spirit with beads, crystals, gems, jewelry, aura camera, psychics, massage - over 40 booths. Sat 10-6; Sun 10-4. Admission $6
06.08 8pm
Kirtan with Kalidas
519 Hayes St., SF
415.626.9707
www.kalidasmusic.com
kalidasyoga at peacemail.com
Join Kalidas for an evening of sacred chant.
Sunday Mornings 10:30am-1pm
Ecstatic Dance
Historic Sweets Ballroom
1933 Broadway, Oakland, CA
(1/2 block from 19th st. BART)
www.EcstaticDanceEastBay.com
ecstaticdanceeastbay at gmail.com
A freeform journey of movement, Ecstatic Dance encourages people of all tribes to dance their heart out, sweat and connect with their deepest self – as well as other like-minded people, at this weekly event. Every Sunday morning. $15 (children under 16 are free)
06.11 6:30-8:30pm
Recipes and Remedies for Rejuvenation Cooking Class
3912 Portola Drive, Suite 10, Santa Cruz
800.987.7530
www.BaumanCollege.org
info at baumancollege.org
$35.00 Includes a cooking demonstration, tastings, nutritional information, and a complete set of recipes. Pre-registration required.
06.12 6-7:30pm
Free Nutrition Lecture: Cleanse and Renew
Bauman College, 10151 Main St., Penngrove
800.987.7530
www.BaumanCollege.org
marketing at baumancollege.org
Learn the Do’s and Don’ts of Detoxification — a daily detoxification diet with specific smoothies, herbs and dietary supplements. Movement, meditation and self-care practices used in home and in retreat cleansing programs will also be shared. (Presented by Dr. Edward Bauman, M.Ed., Ph.D.)
06.13 8pm
Jai Uttal Live in Concert
830 Bancroft Way (at 6th) Berkeley
510.486.8700
www.rudramandir.com
info at rudramandir.com
With call-and-response chanting and storytelling, Jai Uttal creates a space of invocation and prayer through the sacred sounds of India.
06.13-06.19 10am-5pm
Openings and Closings in Martial Forms and Meditation
Menlo College, Atherton, CA, 94027
415.454.5243
www.energyarts.com
eainfo at energyarts.com
Openings and Closings in Martial Forms and Meditation: Taught by Taoist Lineage Master Bruce Frantzis. Like breathing, opening/closing lies at the heart of all chi practices for making the body healthy, flexible and strong.
06.14 10am-5pm
Inner Peace/Inner Power ~ Spiritual Day Retreat
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato
415.884.2314
www.anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Learn RajaYoga meditation, an ancient, practical, simple, and natural form of meditation. Stabilize the mind, reduce stress, release tension/pain.
06.14 11:30am-1:30pm
Interactive Healthy Cooking Class
Malaya Center
395 Civic Dr Ste C, Pleasant Hill
510.759.3957
www.malayacenter.com/classes/healthy-cooking.html
gerri at body180.net
Get hands-on experience in preparing healthy meals that you can easily incorporate in your life. Learn recipes for breakfast, lunch & dinner, how to cook great-tasting veggies, learn about alternative grains, & taste the difference between commercial & organic produce.
06.14 7:30pm
Kirtan with Geoffrey Gordon and Friends
Yoga of Sausalito
110 Caledonia St
Sausalito, CA 94965
415.332.
www.yogaofsausalito.com
info at yogaofsausalito.com
An intimate evening of devotional call-and-response singing.
visit www.geoffreygordon.com
Suggested donation: $15 in advance; $20 at the door.
06.14 3-5pm
Women’s Summer Solstice Ceremonial Circle
490 2nd St., Petaluma
707.769.9933
www.bodyworksyoga.com
Come celebrate and honor the gifts of Summer with us as we sing, share medicine wheel teachings and speak and write from our hearts. Please bring an altar item from nature or of personal meaning to you, you can bring the altar object back home with you. $15 Donation.
Mondays and Fridays 2-4pm
Kidz Culinary Academy Summer Camp Program
Bauman College, 10151 Main St., Penngrove, CA
800.987.7530
www.BaumanCollege.org
info at baumancollege.org
$125 Per Child per Session (10% Sibling Discount) Session 1: June 16, 20, 23 and 27 (2:00 – 4:00 PM)
Session 2: July 21, 25, 28 and August 1 (10 AM-12:00 PM) .
06.17 6-8:30pm
YBCA Presents Campari Talks
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
701 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415.373.0185
You must be over the age of 21 to attend.
A talk with Campari cocktails that will explore the rich history of visual artists who work with music and musicians who are also artists.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-12pm
Accredited Chinese Food Therapy Classes
University of East-West Medicine
970 W. El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
408.733.1878
www.uewm.edu
dawn at uewm.edu
Choose and cook meals using common foods and Chinese herbs to help improve many health conditions. 5 classes from 6/17.
06.19-06.23
5 Day Earth Healing Cruise– San Juan Islands
Deer Harbor, San Juan Islands, Washington
866.714.6611
www.emeraldislesailing.com
charters at emeraldislesailing.com
A healing journey with whales and Earth power points. Beautiful sailboat. Lead by whale communicator and spiritual guide Amy Leigh.
06.20 7pm
Amy Obenski
Bazaar Cafe, 5927 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94121
415.831.5620
www.AmyObenski.com
Jazzy Folk-Rock with gripping vocals. Obenski’s music was featured on Grey’s Anatomy and reached #23 in the iTunes Folk Chart.
06.20-06.22
Power of Positive Thinking ~ Spiritual weekend retreat
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato
415.884.2314
www.anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Explore the power and influence of thought and the impact of positive attitudes, and create reality using spiritual principles.
06.20-06.22
Power of Positive Thinking ~ Weekend Spiritual Retreat
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 94949
415.884.2314
www.anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Through discussion, meditation and reflection, creative activity and exercises, this weekend retreat will take you on a journey to explore the power and influence of thought and the impact of positive attitudes. It will also look at the underlying spiritual principles that help maintain positivity in your daily life.
06.21 7:30pm
KIRTAN WITH GEOFFREY GORDON & FRIENDS
YOGA MANDALA
2807 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, California 94705
510.486.1989
www.yogamandalastudio.com
An intimate evening of devotional call-and-response singing.
visit www.geoffreygordon.com
Suggested donation: $15 in advance; $20 at the door.
06.21-06.22 10am-6pm
How To Be In Love... with Kali Ma
MahaSiddha Center
2328 Channing Way
Berkeley
888.826.8729
www.kalima.org
register at mahasiddhas.org
A teaching on the foundational principles of enlightened relationship, How to Be in Love explores the art and science of relationship as the path of awakening. $250 General Registration; $225 Pre-Registration By Jun 7.
06.22 10am-12pm
Partner Yoga
Bodyworks Yoga, 490 2nd St., Petaluma
707.769.9933
www.bodyworksyoga.com
Enhances the nourishment of your yoga practice. Learn to support each other in poses and stretches and connect to one another. Will also do Thai Yoga Massage. Partners don’t need to be the same size or same yoga level.
Instructor MELANIE HEYSEK
$35 prepaid per pair / $45 per pair at door.
06.24 1:30-3:30pm
Eco-Friendly Paperless Accounting for Non-Accountants
455 Market Street, 6th Fl., SF
415.744.6827
www.acteva.com/go/sfscore
Lee at RileyAccounting.net
Learn to scan, and use QuickBooks, to create income tax records for a small business. $20, presented by SBA/Score.
06.26 7:30pm
Astrology in World Religions with Ralfee Finn
Fort Mason Center, Building C, Room C210, SF
www.sfastrologicalsociety.com
info at sfastrologicalsociety.com
Exploring astrological traditions, Finn dissects their relation to religions and common thread -- “celestial motion is an expression of the sacred.”
06.26 7pm
Screening of “Special Circumstances”
NoneSuch Space
2865 Broadway at 29th, Second Fl
Oakland
510.388.9095
www.specialcircumstancesthemovie.com
info at paragon-media.org
Former political prisoner, Héctor Salgado, returns to Chile 30 years later searching for answers and justice. Camera in hand, he confronts the Navy Officers responsible for his incarceration and the execution of his friends. Discussion with filmmakers following the screening.
06.27 7-10pm
Public Teaching with Kali Ma...Ego & the Tyranny of Specialness
Pacific Cultural Center - 1307 Seabright Ave Santa Cruz, CA
888.826.8729
www.kalima.org
register at mahasiddhas.org
Meditation, Chanting and Teachings of the MahaSiddha Dharma.
$10 - 15 Love Donation suggested, all are welcome.
06.28 6:30-9:30pm
Farm Sanctuary Twilight Tour
Farm Sanctuary, 19080 Newville Rd., Orland, CA
607.583.2225 x221
www.farmsanctuary.org
info at farmsanctuary.org
Farm Sanctuary event featuring unique evening shelter tour followed by sunset reception with snacks and beverages and family-friendly activities.
06.28-06.29
Weekend Spiritual Retreat
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato
415.884.2314
www.anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Spiritual Living and the Arts of Hatha Yoga and Chi Gung. Orient to self and divine with Raja Yoga meditation and the arts of Hatha Yoga and Chi Gung.
06.29 2-4:30pm
Creating the Work You Love Workshop with Tama Kieves
Unity Center of Walnut Creek
1871 Geary Rd., Walnut Creek CA
925.937.2191
www.AwakeningArtistry.com
contact at awakeningartistry.com
Do you feel empty in your career? Or wish you could live a free and creative life and pay the bills? Come join Tama and learn how to get past fears and step into your true work in this world. For more information on this event, phone 925-937-2191.
Last Sunday of each month 10am-1pm
Henna (Mehndi) Basic Workshop
9720 Central Avenue,
Montclair, CA 91763
206.390.2407
www.BlissfulHenna.com
info at BlissfulHenna.com
Includes What is Henna, How to apply Henna Paste, Henna after care and Practice Sessions. 100% Natural.
Course Fee: $50 (includes material costs)
Every Sunday of Month 2-5pm
Henna (Mehndi) Advanced Workshop
9720 Central Avenue
Montclair, CA 91763
206.390.2407
www.BlissfulHenna.com
info at BlissfulHenna.com
Discover the mystical art of Henna, the intricacies of applying it and the understanding of designs. No prior experience needed. Course Fee:$205 (includes material)
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