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t u e s d a y 1.21
~ youssef's birthday!

w e d n e s d a y 2.5
~ dinner w/raha

~ dave arrives!

t h u r s d a y 2.6
~ 7:30 PM: Brad Olsen examines North America’s most sacred sites in his comprehensive guidebook Sacred Places North America: 108 Destinations. Placing sites in their historic and cultural context, Oslen focuses on important archaeological, geological and historical destinations that have shaped the spiritual foundation of our continent. (Slide Presentation). Easy traveler bookstore, berkeley.

~ The 5th Annual San Francisco Indie Film Festival, San Francisco's premiere showcase for alternative, independent film, will celebrate this year with a special program focusing on international horror films. After catching the fabulous Opening Night Gala Film Spun at the Castro, expect to be moved by DJs, live performances, short film screenings, great art, and complimentary food and drink at the After Party at 1015 Folsom

f r i d a y 2.7
~ City Art Gallery Erotic Art Show, 7:00pm-9:00pm, free. Fourth Annual Back Room "Erotic Art Show." In addition to erotic-themed works by several of City Art Gallery's member artists, there will be a rare exhibition of a device created by a local inventor with a passion for the erotic will highlight the show. 828 Valencia Street (btw 19th and 20th) San Francisco

~ morcheeba!

s a t u r d a y 2.8
~ SF Movie Theater Bike Tour, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm. FREE. Join the SF Neighborhood Theater Foundation and the San Francisco
Bicycle Coalition on a tour of San Francisco's great movie houses of today and days gone by. We'll visit some that are long gone, some that been converted, as well a few classics that have stood the test of time. The tour ends at the Roxie Theater in time for the 2:15 screening of "Bike It Like U Mean It". Tour Begins at the Orpheum and ends at the Roxie, Market and Hyde, San Francisco

~ Darril Tighe Art Opening, 5:30-8 PM. free. Renowned Oakland painter Darril Tighe will exhibit her work at the Oakland Public Library, Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Avenue. Darril has been perfecting her technique for more than two decades. Darril Tighe holds an MFA in painting from the dis-tinguished Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, California. She also holds a BA in English from Pomona College. Darril has exhibited around the Bay Area, as well as in southern California. She incorporates watercolor, inks, and acrylics in large-scale paintings that reflect her reactions to and interactions with the natural world. Part Hawaiian, Darril was born and raised in Honolulu and Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii, and she attended the Kamehameha Schools. Darril’s superb sense of color and light reflect her heritage and upbringing. An abstract painter influenced by great abstract expressionists such as Mark Rothko and Jackson Pollock, Darril interweaves elements of color, form, line, tone, and textures into feasts for the eye. Her work must be seen in person in order to be properly appreciated. Don’t miss this chance to see Darril’s work.

~ you and your loved ones are invited to celebrate with Karleen (Schwartz) and Chris for her 30th birthday. The date of the birth is 2/10 but we're throwing the party at our humble home, 1096 67th St., Oakland, xSan Pablo Ave., near the Ashby/Shellmound exit of I-80. here will be small mammals at this party (important if you're allergic). Party guests may receive presents or be pinched at any time. This party may evolve to freakish proportions by morning, but it'll start out with beer and scotch and wine and grub like they all do. and hopefully cake and ice cream. we have most liquors but scotch and whisky are always popular, so bring it if you got it. If you like to listen to good music, bring CDs or VHS videotapes. Karleen listens to Paul Simon, the Muppets, Bobby McFerrin, and NIN, so ignore this warning at your peril. Punk rock also available

s u n d a y 2.9
~ The Bicycle-Friendly Berkeley Coalition presents its 7th Annual Bicycle Film Festival: 4-9pm, La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley (2 blocks E of Ashby BART). Movies, Music, and Merriment. $10-20 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds. Free valet bike parking. Come join us for great shorts, advocacy/education flicks, fun films (a special bikollage collection), and a feature length movie -- all bike and appropriate transport related! Plus a special appearance by MC Fossil Fool and his band doing Velocentric raps. As well as games, an auction, y mas!

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~ February 6 - February 16, 5th Annual San Francisco Independent Film Festival. San Francisco's premiere showcase for alternative, independent film will celebrate this year with a special program focusing on international horror films. Castro & Roxie Theatres, $8.50 general, $6 matinees, $20 opening night gala

~ The Human Rights Watch International Film Festival Dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world. February 7 (Friday) - March 12 (Wednesday).