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31 things to do in AugustFriday-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.”
06.18-08.30
The Big Read, Sonoma County Countywide Reading Program To Read To Kill a Mockingbird
www.bigreadsonoma.com or call Robin Metalitz, KRCB Outreach Coordinator at 707-584-2005.
707.584.2005
www.bigreadsonoma.com
The Big Read Sonoma County, countywide reading program. This year’s program, will takes place during September and October. will include activities and book-related projects based upon the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Community Members are encouraged to participate and organize activities related to the Big Read this fall.
Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm
Samavesha Yoga Philosophy Series
830 Bancroft Way (at 6th)
Berkeley
510.486.8700
www.rudramandir.com
info at rudramandir.com
Classes offer a broad vision of yoga philosophy, with a focus on applying liberating teachings to one’s daily life.
July 23 - August 3
Wine Country Film Festival
Kenwood Depot, 314 Warm Springs Rd, Kenwood
707.935.3456
www.wcff.us
Terroir of Cinema
A Celebration of Films, Filmmakers
& The Cultural and Natural Landscapes That Inspire Them.
July 23 through August 3
Select Napa & SonomaWine Country Locations
Schedule, tickets ($8-$35), Film Passes, and Film Club Memberships ($10)
08.01 6-10pm
”Toasting the End of Capitalism:” collage and photography by Maria Gilardin
2865 Broadway at 29th
Oakland, CA 94611
510.625.1600
paragon-media.org/nonesuchspace
nonesuch at paragon-media.org
Photography and prints of hand-cut collages, with themes ranging from corporate takeover of farms to dreams of escaping techno-economic absurdity. Exhibit runs July 23-August 23, with an opening reception August 1 from 6-10 pm.
08.01-08.03 6-8pm
Body Choir Movement Medicine Workshop hosted by Yebuny and Audrey of Cafe Gratitude
City Dance Studios
32 Otis Street
San Francisco CA
512.944.8486
www.myspace.com/bodychoirofsf
bodychoirsf at gmail.com
Community dance inspired by Gabrielle Roth’s 5 Rhythms, Joseph Campbell’s archetypes, and Native American spirituality. Explores dance as a pathway to spirit,healing and community building.
Includes vegan dinners prepared by Cafe Gratitude chefs.
Monday - Friday 10am-6pm
E. Loren Sodergerg nature photography
Bank of Marin
19 Sunnyside Ave.
Mill Valley Ca 94941
415.381.8090
www.mvfaf.org
info at mvfaf.org
Acclaimed nature photograher and Marin resident will display works as part of Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival pre-view.
08.02 10am-6pm
How To Stay In Love Workshop With Kali Ma
Pacific Cultural Center
1307 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz
888.826.8729
www.kalima.org
register at mahasiddhas.org
How to Stay in Love: Disolving Tension, Discovering Intimacy
Relationship is a profound opportunity for awakening. Through romance, we can go beyond our ignorance and conditioning to find a greater sense of sanity and harmony with our partner.
Saturday and Sunday
Recovery & Healing: A Two-Day Psychodrama Workshop and Training (Addiction and Recovery)
IMAGINE! Center for Creativity and Healing, 1924 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA
415.454.7308
www.imaginecenter.net
sylvia at imaginecenter.net
Psychodrama is uniquely suited to facilitating the expression of a full range of emotions and expanding the awareness of self and others. This training is for professionals working with addicts and anyone whose life has been touched by addiction.
08.04 7:30-9:30pm
JourneyDance with Toni Bergins
830 Bancroft Way (at 6th)
Berkeley
510.486.8700
www.rudramandir.com
info at rudramandir.com
Toni Bergins, M.Ed., is the creator of JourneyDance, a movement dance exploration that transforms and energizes your life.
Mondays 7:30-9:30pm
Body Choir Community Dance hosted by Audrey and Yebuny of Cafe Gratitude in conjunction with OneTaste
OneTaste Urban Retreat Center
1074 Folsom St
SF CA 94103
512.944.8486
www.myspace.com/bodychoirofsf
bodychoirsf at gmail.com
This is a powerfully transformational community dance jam held in substance-free sacred space.
Come dance, play, flirt, connect and build community with people dedicated to movement as medicine. No dance experience necessary, all are welcome!
08.07 8:30pm
Amy Obenski Live
Mecca
2029 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
www.AmyObenski.com
Jazzy Folk-Rock with introspective vocals. Obenski’s music was featured on Grey’s Anatomy and reached #23 in the iTunes Folk Chart.
08.08-08.11 6pm-11am
Project Food and Farm Retreat
Green Oaks Creek Family Farm and Retreat, 2060 Highway 1, Pescadero, California, 94060
415.350.8561
www.projectfoodandfarmretreat.blogspot.com
wecansustain at yahoo.com
A camping get-away that connects you to the art of growing and preparing wholesome foods through workshops and hands-on experience.
08.08-08.15 12-1pm
Intuition for Productivity, Innovation & Wellness
Stanford University Health Improvement Program
Hoover Pavilion
211 Quarry Road, Room 400
650.723.9649
hip.stanford.edu
healthimprovement at stanford.edu
Cultivate and apply intuition. Enhance creative problem-solving and empathy. Practices use principles from remote viewing, energy healing, psychometry and meditation.
08.09 12:30-3:30pm
Yoga Wings: Discovering the Freedom of the Upper Back and Shoulders
490 2nd St., Petaluma
707.769.9933
www.bodyworksyoga.com
Explore the unique relationship between the arms and upper spine and all it contributes to our amazing abilities as human beings.
Instructor BAXTER BELL, MD, RYT500, has found the practice of Hatha yoga particularly helpful in maintaining and improving the health of his arms and shoulders.
$45 prepaid / $55 at door
08.09-08.11
Living Values Education for Educators ~ Weekend Seminar/ Retreat
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 94949
415.884.2314
www.anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Training for educators, caregivers and community leaders. Skills to create a values-based atmosphere and values activities are explored. Information given about LVE’s theoretical model and the breadth of the program internationally. Time given for reflection, sharing, role playing, walks and play. See positive changes in teacher-student relationships and more.
08.10-08.24 2-4pm
Increase the Joy of Living: Spiritual Inspiration and Meditation Practices in the Kriya Yoga Tradition
Center for Spiritual Enlightenment
1146 University Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
408.283.0221
www.csecenter.org
info at csecenter.org
A practical and progressive exploration of the basic practices of Kriya Yoga. Includes inspiration, teachings, affirmations, practice and dialogue. Free.
08.12 7-10pm
Public Teaching with Kali Ma
East West Bookstore
324 Castro St., Mountain View
888.826.8729
www.kalima.org
register at mahasiddhas.org
Dealing with Other People’s Neurosis
Meditation, Chanting and Teachings of the MahaSiddha Dharma.
$10 - 15 Love Donation suggested, all are welcome.
08.13 11am-6pm
3rd annual Great American Blues and BBQ Festival
4th Street in San Rafael, Ca
415.383.3470
www.teamproevent.com
This will be a Rockn’ & Smokin’ Back to the Roots All American musical and gastronomical get down featuring the cream of the Bay Areas Blues Artists and the best Barbequers by the Bay.
08.16 6:30-9pm
Pilgrimage of the Heart: Labyrinth Evening
Center for Spiritual Enlightenment
1146 University Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
408.283.0221
www.csecenter.org
info at csecenter.org
With music, poetry and sharing with others in community, come and experience an evening of inspiration and joy.
08.17 5pm
DEVI: Mystic Goddess
Julia Morgan Theatre
2640 College Ave
Berkeley CA 94704
510.486.9851
www.jyotikalamandir.org
mail at jyotikalamandir.org
An Odissi, classical Indian dance performance featuring Guru Jyoti Rout, Jyoti Kala Mandir soloists and group dancers. An ensemble of world-renowned Odissi musicians will accompany dancers. The original music and choreography is inspired by the age-old ritual worship of the goddess in an ancient Orissan temple.
08.18 7-9pm
Free Introductory Meditation Class
Center for Spiritual Enlightenment
1146 University Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
408.283.0221
www.csecenter.org
info at csecenter.org
An introductory class offering instruction in the philosophy and practice of superconscious meditation for enhanced health, well-being and spiritual growth.
08.20 3-5pm
Urban Solutions: Sustainability Tools for Small Business
Bayanihan Community Center
1010 Mission Street Suite B
San Francisco, CA 94103
415.553.4433 x114
www.urbansolutionssf.org
owen at urbansolutionssf.org
Join Urban Solutions and The Idea Hive for a free interactive small business workshop. Participants will learn how to identify business opportunities from the environmental, social, and economic challenges of the Bay Area. The workshop will bring together sustainability, systemic thinking, and the entrepreneur into an experiential learning lab.
08.22-08.24
Retreat into Your Positive Core ~ 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
Treat yourself - relax, reflect, journal, create and meditate in a serene and beautiful setting. Reflect on inner qualities and values, explore the effects of positive, pure thoughts on the mind and how to deepen and enrich daily life. RajaYoga meditation instruction is included, which is practical, simple and natural.
08.22-08.24
Retreat into Your Positive Core ~ 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
Treat yourself - relax, reflect, journal, create and meditate in a serene and beautiful setting. Reflect on inner qualities and values.
08.22-08.24
Retreat into Your Positive Core ~ 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
Treat yourself - relax, reflect, journal, create and meditate in a serene and beautiful setting. Explore deepening and enriching daily life.
08.23 12-4pm
Taste of Railroad Square
Historic Railroad Square,
Third and Wilson streets
Santa Rosa, CA
707.523.4185
www.tasteofrailroadsquare.org
This benefit for the 6th Street Playhouse features gourmet tasting samples, wine and beers plus jazz music; entertainment and activities. $40.
08.23 8-10am
Breakfast with SARK
5353 Sunol Blvd
Pleasanton, CA 94566
www.ZNEcon.com
info at zneart.com
SARK is the author and artist of numerous books, including the bestseller, Succulent Wild Woman. An inspirational artist and writer, she is also an acclaimed speaker, and was featured in the PBS series, “Women of Wisdom and Power,”
Individual Tickets - $35
Available online: www.ZNEcon.com
08.23-08.24 8:30am-9pm
Cotati Accordion Festival
La Plaza Park, Cotati, California
707.664.0444
www.cotatifest.com/
info at cotatifest.com
A non-profit, multi-cultural, multi-generational festival in La Plaza Park, with musical styles from all over. Tickets at the gate: $17. Kids 14 and under are free.
Headliners: Dick Contino, Limpopo, Polka Freakout, Vagabond Opera, Brian Jack and the Zydeco Gamblers, and Monterey International, and more.
08.28 7:30pm
The Agony and the Ecstasy: Venus Through the Signs
Fort Mason Center, Building C, Rm. C210
San Francisco, CA
www.sfastrologicalsociety.com
info at sfastrologicalsociety.com
Bay Area astrologer Duncan Nanney will outline some of the more intriguing “quirks” of Venus through the twelve zodiac signs.
Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm
Fearless Living Wheels Workshp
The Westin
10600 Westminster Blvd
Westminster, CO, 80020
187.766.3327 0
fearlessliving.org
office at fearlessliving.org
Rhonda Britten, bestselling author and creator of the only system for mastering emotional fears, leads you through a purposeful, inspirational weekend that will transform your life.
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