COYOTE Calendar: November 12-November 18

Welcome to the COYOTE Calendar. Here are this week's handpicked events, just for you.

It's ladybug migration season, and you can see these cuties in quite large numbers right now at Redwood Regional Park (take the Bridle Trail to the Stream Trail and you've got a good chance at seeing them). You only have a few weeks left to visit the Ripley's Believe Ir Or Not! museum before it closes forever. King Tides are coming, and you can help document them for a good cause.

The SF Trans Film Festival is on this weekend and it's COVID-safe, which we simply love to see! This week we also have THEYFRIEND, a four-day festival celebrating nonbinary arts, culture, community, and creativity. Also hahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahaha hihihi hahahahahahaha hoho hahahhahaha hehe hahahahahahahahahaha☼ is happening and you are just going to have to trust me on that and click the link.

We're truly into holiday market season now, and I want to encourage you all to actually go to the (many) markets around the Bay Area! Leave your house! Meet the artists, find new faves, get one-of-a-kind gifts, and just generally be reminded of the amazing creativity present in this place we live in! This weekend, for example, you can shop at the California Dirt Holiday Pop-Up, the Railroad Studio Sale, the Renegade Craft Fair, the Fibershed Winter Market, and the MCCLA Rummage Sale. I went to two markets last weekend, and it was such a balm for the soul. Fuck Amazon, shop local!

This week we've also got horse appreciation, gems, queer soup, prison letter writing, mysterious limewood, and more. We'll post new events each Wednesday. Go forth and enjoy!

• All Education is Political: Students on Agency, Power and the Myth of the Neutral Classroom 〰️ Everybody wants the kids to be political until the kids actually get political, it seems. At this session you'll hear from students about how student political education can be fostered, encouraged, developed, and valued. What is it like actually in the classroom these days? And how could it be better? 〰️ 3:10-5pm 〰️ UC Berkeley 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Making Letters: Typography Across Hand, Screen, and Loom 〰️ Calling all letter sickos! How does the physical structure of letters create places for play, understanding, imagination and more? Hear graphic designer, educator, type designer, and fiber artist Amy Copeland talk about what is made possible through the humble letter. 〰️ 4:30pm 〰️ Stanford University 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Visiting Artist Lecture: Carmen Argote 〰️ Carmen Agote's work is really interesting to me — her latest series "the body draws the room" has her moving throughout the gallery space and transforming it into a surreal, beautiful, and sometimes off-putting (in an artistic way!) immersive drawing experience. Hear her talk about playing with materials and improvisational gestures and the process of the unknown in making art. 〰️ 5pm 〰️ UC Berkeley 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• The Politics of Transecology 〰️ Come get a primer on the concept of "transecology" which these organizers define as "a political project and theory" that seeks "to build alliances and undermine hierarchies, deconstructing categories and bringing together queers, the more-than-human, abolition, indigenous sovereignty, and more under one framework." Learn more and hash out what that looks like in practice with generous, like-minded folks. 〰️ 😷 COVID-SAFE: masks required. 〰️ 6:30-8:30pm 〰️ 141 Taylor Street, SF 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• ZYZZYVA Issue #133 Release Party at Womb House Books 〰️ I am personally very angry that there are so many other great things going on this Thursday that I can't go to because I am going to be at this event, reading my words to a crowd of people. Come say hi! If you mention the COYOTE Calendar to me, I will give you a prize. 〰️ 6-8pm 〰️ Womb House Books, Oakland 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Writing the Body in Memoir: How to Work with What Our Bodies Know 〰️ If you're the kind of writer who is interested in asking and answering the question "how does that feel in your body?" this is for you. Savala Nola, author of Good Woman: A Reckoning and Don't Let It Get You Down: Essays on Race, Gender, and the Body leads this workshop on crafting memoir using the intelligence of our bodies, even when the world doesn't respect or like that intelligence very much. 〰️ 6-8pm 〰️ Local Economy, Oakland 〰️ $25 〰️ more info
• Blankets, Umbrellas, and Jackets Donation Drive 〰️ As the weather starts to get wet and cold, it's time to take a peek in your closet and see if you've got any fall weather clothes to donate. This East Bay Coyotes-organized donation drive is regular, so if you miss this one there will be future ones (the best way to keep up with them is on Instagram, unfortunately). Free tamales and atole for everyone who comes through! 〰️ 6-8pm 〰️ Todos Los Santos Plaza, Concord 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Weird Science, Strange Beliefs, and the Impossible 〰️ The books listed in this event are my favorite kind: novels that feature "the pleasures and perils of making the impossible believable." Scott Lambridis (St. Ulphia’s Dead), Martha Conway (We Meet Apart), and Yance Wyatt (The Watersmith) will discuss their work that weaves humor, ghosts, science, darkness, mythology, and more. 〰️ 7pm 〰️ Green Apple Books on the Park, SF 〰️ FREE but please RSVP 〰️ more info
• Matt O'Hara's THE FLYING DEATH 〰️ I'm writing a book (surprise!), and in a strange twist of fate one of the people I'm about to email about that book for an interview is Matt O'Hara (about his 2018 book, The History of the Future in Colonial Mexico). And here he is promoting his next book! This one is about gentlemen-explorers and their perilous race to find and harvest a poisonous Amazon vine. 〰️ 7pm 〰️ Mrs. Dalloway’s, Berkeley 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Electronic Social Club 〰️ Cleanse your palate and powerwash your brain with an evening of good, old-fashioned oontz oontz. Sophizta, Gazing Into Space, Antecine, and Lumanoid will play. Let the bass wiggle your cells. 〰️ 7pm 〰️ Arlene Francis Center, Santa Rosa 〰️ FREE, donations welcomed 〰️ more info
• Zoé Samudzi | Autotheorizing German Genocide Denial: A Dresden Museum Case Study 〰️ If you missed Monday's talk by Zoé Samudzi (your loss), you can still go hear her speak, which I highly recommend! Samudzi is doing incredibly interesting work on time, space, memory, violence, and art. In 2023, she was asked to help produce an exhibition at the Dresden State Art Collections about the systemic violence carried out by Germany against the Ovaherero and Nama people in present-day Namibia. But when Samudzi asserted that Germany continue to deny the genocide, the museum objected, and ultimately she withdrew the exhibition. At this talk she'll discuss not just what happened, but "anti-black disciplining by a state institution might lead one to embrace withdrawal as an ethical imperative." 〰️ 12pm 〰️ UC Berkeley 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info

• Creative Growth Tattoos 〰️ I hear that these are either entirely sold out or almost so! You would have known about them early if you were a paying subscriber, because I featured them in our Buy Tickets Now! section. Hint hint! Sign up! You'll have to ask the tattoo artists about availability directly. 〰️ cost of tattoo 〰️ more info
• Friday the 13th at Industrial 〰️ Treat yourself to a bit of new ornamentation for your future-corpse at this piercing and tattoo sale. Whether it's your first or your 100th, it's always a good time to make your weird fleshy meatsack more to your liking. 〰️ 10:30am-8pm 〰️ Industrial, Berkeley 〰️ $13+ 〰️ more info
• John Scieszka at Dark Carnival 〰️ When I was babysitting as a kid, the book every child wanted me to read was The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales. The absolute hold that book had on kids was absurd. And you know what, I was generally happy to read it because the book was genuinely funny! Now you can see the author, John Scieszka, read from this iconic book and sign your worn, beloved copy. 〰️ 4-6pm 〰️ Dark Carnival Books, Berkeley 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• [UPDATE: CANCELLED due to rain forecast] 〰️ Bhangra & Beats Night Market-Official City of SF Diwali Celebration 〰️ Diwali might technically be over, but the party never has to actually end. Warm up your wrists and get ready to dance to an evening of Bhangra (a tip I once got was to pretend to be screwing in a lightbulb) or meander the vendor market. Or both! 〰️ 4-9pm 〰️ Yerba Buena Gardens, SF 〰️ $0-23.18 〰️ more info
• The Village Is Already Here: A Coming Together for Education in East Oakland’s 40x40 〰️ Black teachers have been holding it down for decades, offering mentorship, wisdom, organizing, imagination, and leadership for students, parents, and the community. At this event, Black Teacher Project and Rise East Oakland are gathering Black educators to talk about their experiences, hopes, dreams, and plans for the future. 〰️ 4:30-7pm 〰️ Sankofa Sanctuary, Oakland 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Find Your Crew 〰️ Looking for fellow students to make a film with? Need a mentor? A little bit of both? This is for you. Come through and meet fellow creatives and industry pros to help you put together your next project. 〰️ 5:30-9pm 〰️ Oakland Community Hub 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Myths of the Ancient Future — Artist Panel & Opening Reception 〰️ This new group show at Swim Gallery sounds really cool — artists working across lots of media have contributed work about now, then, tomorrow, cosmology, symbolism, time, and more. "Ancient symbols become vessels for contemporary questions, while visions of the future are informed by the wisdom, rituals, and stories of the past." 〰️ 5-9pm 〰️ Swim Gallery, SF 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• BLUE ZEUS & Meet the Horses!! 〰️ This one goes out to COYOTE's resident horse girl Nuala. Meet some horses and then watch a horse-themed film (unclear to me if the horses will also be watching the film, someone please leak their Letterboxd account). After horse friendships are forged, you'll watch the award-winning documentary Blue Zeus about a wild mustang. 〰️ 5-8pm 〰️ Far Out West Community Garden, SF 〰️ $5-15 sliding scale 〰️ more info
• Cocktails for Community: Benefit for the Alliance for Social & Economic Justice 〰️ There's nothing better than having a good time for a good cause! At this event, you can have a drink to support the Alliance for Social & Economic Justice (ASEJ), a consortium of organizations advocating for low-wage, immigrant, and unwaged workers in the Bay Area. Meet people involved in these orgs, and see how you can get involved! 〰️ 5-7p 〰️ El Rio, SF 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• James Spooner in conversation with Johnny Damm on AFROPUNK, anger, and other things 〰️ Graphic novelist James Spooner has a new book out called It Starts with Anger: A Punk Beginning. An AFROPUNK Ending telling the story of the AFROPUNK festival from unassuming beginnings all the way up to its current status as a multi-million-dollar event. 〰️ 6-7:30pm 〰️ UC Santa Cruz 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Mahal Mural Block Party + Fashion Show + Karaoke 〰️ Celebrate Filipino art, culture, and creativity at this unveiling and block party featuring a fashion show, Jollibee, art-making, desserts, karaoke, and more. Warm up your pipes so you can really belt out "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing," which was shockingly ubiquitous when I was in the Philippines a few years ago. 〰️ 6-10pm 〰️ Jessie West Street, SF 〰️ FREE-$100 sliding scale 〰️ more info
• Chinese Language Social 〰️ The holidays are coming up, which makes it a great time to brush up on your Mandarin and Cantonese vocabulary so you can radicalize your relatives! This language social is specifically focused on political and organizing vocabulary, and there are several dates coming up so check the linked post for other options if you can't make this one. 〰️ 7pm 〰️ Moments Cooperative & Community Space, Oakland 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Lez Bring It On 〰️ We all know that Bring It On is a lesbian movie, but what if you turned the lesbian camp dial up to 11? You'd get something like this sapphic wrestling show, dance party, and drag extravaganza. There will be pom-poms, chants, a cheer-off, and a lot of sweaty wrestling. Plus DJs to keep the party going after. These often sell out, so get your tickets now if you want to go. 〰️ 9pm-2am 〰️ The Foundry, SF 〰️ $24.75+ 〰️ more info
• ASHEQ - The Middle East/North African LGBTQ+ Dance Party 〰️ Every video I've seen of this event is full of absurdly hot people. I truly cannot overstate just how hot every single human being is in these videos. I don't know what else to tell you to sell you on this, to be honest. Go be amidst the hotties! 〰️ 10pm-2am 〰️ Oasis, SF 〰️ $29.68 〰️ more info

• Berkeley Public Library Comic Con 〰️ Gather up all your comics-loving friends, family, and enemies and bring them down to the library for this full day of panels, interactive workshops, meetups, readings, and vendors selling their coolest comics and comics-adjacent wares. All ages welcome. 〰️ 10:30am-4:30pm 〰️ Berkeley Public Library, Central Branch 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Magic the Gathering Prison Letter Writing 〰️ Bring your laptop and steer your creative brain toward writing letters and making cards for incarcerated gamers who want to play but don't have access to full official decks. No experience needed with Magic or writing to prisoners! Just an openness and excitement for communicating with folks on the inside. 〰️ 10am-1pm 〰️ Victory Point Cafe, Berkeley 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• How to Not Get Doxed as a Political Artist 〰️ All art is political, but some art is more political than others (pretty sure that's a quote from Animal Farm). Those who are making work that challenges powerful people and systems are always at risk of retribution, violence, and harassment. Come to this talk to learn how to proactively protect yourself so you can continue making essential, challenging, and anti-establishment work. Lord knows the Bay Area needs it!! 〰️ 10am-12pm or 1-3pm 〰️ Gray Area, SF 〰️ $0-30 sliding scale 〰️ more info
• City Gurlz Hike: Glen Canyon Park 〰️ These walks often fill up hella fast, so it's your lucky week that there's one that still has spots open! City Gurlz Hike is a group focused on urban hiking community programming for BIPOC women interested in nature. Bring water and a snack, wear good walking shoes, and pack an extra layer and rain jacket because you never know when it might get chilly or hot or wet. 〰️ 11am 〰️ Glen Park Recreation Center 〰️ San Francisco 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Coast Miwok: A Brief History 〰️ You've heard the land acknowledgments, but do you actually know anything about the people whose land you're on? Get a brief crash course in Coast Miwok history from their Tribal Council representative Sky Road Webb. 〰️ 11am-1pm 〰️ Marin County Free Library, Novato 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• The San Francisco Underground Short Film Festival 〰️ While Hollywood makes another movie about the Fockers and, for some reason, decides that Johnny Depp should star in (checks notes) a gritty reboot of A Christmas Carol, indie filmmakers are doing their best to create actually interesting and original work. Come see some of it at this festival! Silly, subversive, surreal, and entirely unbeholden to a single billionaire. 〰️ 2:15pm-12:30am 〰️ The 4 Star Theater, SF 〰️ $65.87 〰️ more info
• A Closer Look: The Mysteries of a 17th-Century Carved Limewood Panel 〰️ A mysterious art object made by a master craftsman that was only rediscovered recently? I'm in! At this talk you'll hear from two curators at the de Young museum about "The Adrian Panel," an exceptionally rare piece of limewood carved by a man once known as the “Michelangelo of woodcarving.” 〰️ 1pm 〰️ Legion of Honor, San Francisco 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Ghost in the Machine: Film screening and panel discussion 〰️ AI this, AI that, but where does AI actually come from? The answer is a long history of eugenics-era statistics, and that history bleeds (sometimes literally) into its present applications and propaganda. Ghost in the Machine traces that history. After the screening a panel of four smarties — Wendy Liu (Abolish Silicon Valley), Adam Becker (More Everything Forever), Tamara Kneese (Death Glitch), and Khari Johnson (tech reporter at CalMatters) — will talk about the documentary, and how to keep these conversations about AI and power going. 〰️ 2-5pm 〰️ Oakland Public Library, Main Library 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Bamboo Art Prizewinner Ōki Toshie 〰️ Ōki Toshie's work weaving bamboo is absolutely mind bogglingly cool and beautiful, phasing in and out between sculptural shape and functional basket. Toshie recently won the Coffland Grand Prize in the 2026 New Generation Bamboo Art Prize competition and is coming all the way from Japan to give a talk about her work and approach, so don't miss it. 〰️ 2pm 〰️ Asian Art Museum, SF 〰️ $20 〰️ more info
• Cisphobe's Clown Picnic 〰️ Come on down to clown town with Cisphobe and have some fun with your favorite jesters, freaks, and wackos (complimentary). Dress in clown, or drag, or really whatever you want. Good vibes only. It will absolutely shock you to learn that this is a 420-friendly event. 〰️ 2-5pm 〰️ Oakland 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Monster Drawing Rally 〰️ This is one of my favorite art events every year! Over 120 local artists come together and create, right before your eyes, incredible works of art. Note: the first time I went to this I thought that all the art was going to be monster themed. This is, sadly, not the case. The name comes from the idea that they're "combining the energy of a monster truck rally with the creativity and brilliance of the Bay Area art community." As soon as the pieces are done, they're available for purchase for just $100 (a steal for an original piece of art). 〰️ 5-9pm 〰️ Minnesota Street Project, SF 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• A Modern Guilt opening 〰️ Neon Raspberry is one of the cutest little spots up in the North Bay and they always have amazing exhibits on. At this one, artists Meryl Pataky and Alie Felton use neon, textile, plan material, and copper etchings to explore ideas of "modernity and industrialization has done to the natural world." To make this more perfect, Neon Raspberry has been open for 13 years, but this is their first ever neon show! 〰️ 5-8pm 〰️ Neon Raspberry, Occidental 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Sandra Lo: Artist Talk 〰️ Our very own Soleil Ho recently spent time with the Underpainting Collective, interviewing its co-owners about their work and visions for the future beneath Sandra Lo's "stunning, fleshy renderings of the many models that have come through her studio." Now you can see Lo's work and hear her talk about her journey from Hong Kong to the Bay Area and how she thinks about her work as a visual archive of Bay Area history. This will be presented primarily in English but will offer live interpretation in Cantonese. 〰️ 5-6pm 〰️ Underpainting Collective, Berkeley 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Altar of Fashion: Runway Show & Designer Showcase 〰️ Burn your Patagonia vest and reject the idea that "San Francisco has no fashion" with this night of incredible designs and creations that asks a bigger question: "Can we use fashion to express our values, push boundaries, accentuate the beauty of every body, and connect with local ecosystems?" Eight full-length runway collections by local designers trying to save the soul of San Francisco fashion. Come dressed to impress. 〰️ 6:30-10pm 〰️ Saint Joseph's Arts Society, SF 〰️ $63.71-126.80 〰️ more info
• Sex Toy Drive For Lonely Techies 〰️ Say yes to drugs and no to AI at this punk show for people who would absolutely love to set a Waymo on fire. Featuring False Flag, Surprise Privilege, Fatale, P.O.S. Drugs, Stimulant, Madrona, and Civic Joy Fucks. Flail your human body around and sweat like an AI can only dream of. 〰️ 6pm 〰️ 3rd & Army, SF 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Oakland Royal Reverie Ball 〰️ Calling all magical melanated mythical beings — this party is for you. The rules of this gathering are clear: No humans allowed. Elves, orcs, demons, fairies, are all welcome in fae form only. In other words, you have to be in costume. Commit to the bit, y'all! Seriously, don't show up without a costume; they will straight up not let you in. 〰️ 7-11:45pm 〰️ Revival Hall, Oakland 〰️ $44.99+ 〰️ more info
• Costco Hot Dog Ride 〰️ How many Costco hot dogs can you eat? Follow-up question: How many Costco hot dogs can you eat in between riding 50 miles on your bicycle? If you want to find out, this ride is for you. Eat your way through the Costco food courts from Hayward to Mountain View with the Fems N' Thems Bike Club, dedicated to building a welcoming space for female, non-binary, and gender-queer bikers. 〰️ 9am 〰️ Meet at San Leandro BART 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Barbell Basics 〰️ Being strong is cool and good, but also weight lifting can be hella intimidating. If you're interested in learning the barbell basics this class is perfect. (Full disclosure: Haley, who is running this class, is my coach and I love her!) Join a welcoming, low stress environment where you'll learn the basics of powerlifting with expert coaches who can help you understand the mechanics and value of these movements. 〰️ 9-11:15am 〰️ Solid Gold Strength Club, El Cerrito 〰️ $150 〰️ more info
• Tigridia Season Finale 〰️ Scorpio season is coming to a close, and I'm a defective queer so I don't really know what that means, but this party promises hot Scorpios near you! Tigridia parties are always specifically for Black n Brown sapphics to meet up and have a good time together. Brush up on your astrology, get spicy, and find yourself a predatory arachnid to take home. 〰️ 9pm-2am 〰️ Golden Ratio 〰️ Oakland 〰️ $5-15 〰️ more info

• SF Bay Area Tatreez Circle 〰️ As a calendar guy I get to see the rise and fall of various crafting trends, and let me tell you: tatreez is on the rise. This is not the place for beginners to learn about this beautiful Palestinian embroidery method, but if you're a tatreezer already, come connect with fellow artists. Bring whatever you're working on and the supplies you’ll need. And if you're interested in learning how to tatreez, keep an eye on this calendar, and I'll make sure to feature some classes here as I see them. 〰️ 1-3pm 〰️ Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley, San Jose 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Japanese American Legacies of Resistance 〰️ Hear from Satsuki Ina and Miya Sommers — who both have personal ties to wartime incarceration — in conversation with Joemy Ito-Gates about the past, present, and future of Japanese American activism and organizing. There will be a performance of Taiko drumming, and then a post-program community gathering creating interactive protest art and activities related to current campaigns for justice. 〰️ 1-3:30pm 〰️ Oakland Museum of California, Oakland 〰️ $10 〰️ more info
• Thotumn Clothing Swap Oakland 〰️ Hand off clothes you don't wear anymore, and get yourself a new fit at this clothing swap for QTBIPOC folks (others welcome, but remember who this is for). All sizes and genders welcome. Masks encouraged, and this is at someone's house so be cool. 〰️ 1-7pm 〰️ Oakland 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• People's Pie Party 〰️ Banging the table: PIE! PIE! PIE! We're in fall, baby — it's pie time! At this party there will be sweet, savory, hand, gluten-free and vegan pies for your enjoyment. All funds raised at this go to the Mycelium Youth Network. 〰️ 2-4pm 〰️ Clay Clubhouse, Oakland 〰️ FREE (but bring money for pie) 〰️ more info
• East Bay Perfume Swap 〰️ Got some smells you want to trade? Want to sniff with pals who love notes, and esters, and that sort of thing? Come to this olfactory meet-and-greet! Bring your samples, decants, bottles, candles, bodycare, and all that good stuff. Also bring a chair or a blanket so you can sit comfortably (there are no tables at this park). 〰️ 2-4pm 〰️ Morcom Rose Garden, Oakland 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Queer Soup Night ~ Oakland 〰️ Does queer food exist? Who cares, let's have soup!! At this community event you'll meet fellow queer soup-lovers and help raise money for West Oakland Punks with Lunch to help brace for the impacts of El Niño this year. These folks also have a cookbook coming out if you're interested in this vibe but can't make the event. 〰️ 4-7pm 〰️ Alkali Rye, Oakland 〰️ $10-20 suggested donation, NOTAFLOF 〰️ more info
• Beat Battle 〰️ Emerge from your lab and see if your beats stand up to the rest. Join fellow beat makers, producers, and other music lovers at this fun beat battle. 〰️ 5-7pm 〰️ Golden Records, Berkeley 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Signal Hill: On Another Rock 〰️ Do not get me started about the ways in which podcasting (my original genre) has been taken over by famous people who actually want to have YouTube shows (why is every podcast on camera now???). Thank god for the people in this event who still love audio as a format and a medium for telling stories. Lou Cornum, Signal Hill, and The Kitchen Sisters will all be on hand for a listening session of "On Another Rock" by Cornum. 〰️ 6-8pm 〰️ Warfield Commons, SF 〰️ $0-23.18 〰️ more info
• Bits (Mostly) Queer Comedy - Starring Lady Bushra 〰️ There are still tickets for this, but they tend to sell out, so get one if you want to go! A night full of hilarious comics, debut acts, drag, and more featuring Lady Bushra, Ian Ilker, Rory James, Megha Joshi, and Caleb Zeringue. Queer comedy at its finest. 〰️ 7:30-9pm 〰️ The Love Potion Library, SF 〰️ $20-30 〰️ more info

• Solar Punk Farms Biologist Spencer Scott with Justin Luong 〰️ Reader, I'm not going to lie to you: I am fairly skeptical of most stuff branded as "solarpunk" because it often falls into what I call "hopewashing" in its naivety and simplicity. However! It seems like Spencer Scott is the real deal — engaging with the realities of power, capitalism, and violence while also trying to imagine building systems and communities that can flourish outside of those spaces. Scott is the founder of Punk Farms in Guerneville, California, and his book is part memoir, part rumination on what a truly hopeful future might look like. 〰️ 6:30-7:30pm 〰️ Mill Valley Library 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info

• When You’re the One Everyone Counts On 〰️ If you're the one that everybody knows they can call when shit hits the fan, the one who always shows up, the one who holds the whole thing together, this is for you. Bring your kids (because, again, you're the one who keeps the ship afloat), and let them play in the children's room while you get the care, conversation, community, and resources you need. Because even the pillars need a little support sometimes. 〰️ 5:30-7:30 〰️ Oakland Public Library, Elmhurst Branch 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me (Film + Q&A) 〰️ If you don't recognize Big Mama Thorton's name, you almost certainly know her music. She was the original voice of "Hound Dog," which Elvis Presley made famous. Janis Joplin's "Ball and Chain?" Thorton wrote that. And she spent many of her later years in Oakland, as a titan of the local music scene. Come see this documentary about her life and legacy, followed by a panel discussion with several of Thornton's friends and collaborators, hosted by East Bay Yesterday's Liam O’Donoghue. There aren't many tickets left to this so get yours now if you want to go. 〰️ 6pm 〰️ The New Parkway, Oakland 〰️ $17.85 〰️ more info
• Gem Jam Crafty Party 〰️ Bedazzling is back baby! Bring an item to gemify (or use one they have on hand), and get your glue on to create glittery little beauties while hanging out with other crafty cuties. Some ideas for items to bring: Altoids tins, reusable lighters, little glass jars, little spray bottles, charging bricks, hair claw clips — the possibilities are endless!!! 〰️ 😷 COVID SAFE: masks required 〰️ 7-8:30pm 〰️ Double Union, SF 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• The Pomegranate is a Grenade Book Launch 〰️ I absolutely love the title of this book and am excited to read it! Maha Hashwi's debut book is a poetry collection "that examines what it means to grow up Arab and Muslim in the United States, where home is both inherited and continually reshaped." At this event, she'll be in conversation with filmmaker Colette Ghunim (The People's Girls), whose latest film Traces of Home documents a quest to locate "home" after her parent's forced migrations from Mexico and Palestine. 〰️ 7-9pm 〰️ Medicine for Nightmares, SF 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info

• Creating a fashion house with community 〰️ What does fashion look like when it's made with community in mind? That's the project of J.Ehren, organizer and designer, who aims to take "forgotten fabrics" and turn them into something celebratory of not just the body but the stories of those bodies. 〰️ 5:30-7:30pm 〰️ 1067 Market St., SF 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Native Stories and Sounds with Paul Steward 〰️ Hear music and tales from a tribal member of Elem Indian Colony of Pomo Indians of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria. Paul Steward will share from both his culture and his research into the history of California and the long-lived local culture of Indigenous people of the Bay Area. 〰️ 5-6pm 〰️ SFPL North Beach 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• East Bay Booksellers and Point Reyes Books Holiday Season Preview 〰️ This one is for the true book sickos who aren't satisfied just by knowing all the books that are out right now and want to also know what books are coming soon. Brad Johnson from East Bay Booksellers and Stephen Sparks from Pt. Reyes Books are getting together to give an inside look at the titles they're most excited about in the fourth quarter. Think of this as the expert's expert holiday book catalog. 〰️ 6-7:30pm 〰️ Local Economy, Oakland 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• A Natural History of the Spirits: Reading the Living World 〰️ "What if the natural world is not simply something we inhabit, but something that remembers?" A juicy question that animates Jori Lewis's latest book that blends scientific research, myth, folklore, and cultural analysis across vast reaches of time and place. This is one of those books that makes you feel sort of high in the "it's all connected, man!" kind of way. 〰️ 7-9pm 〰️ Clio's Books, Oakland 〰️ $10-30.64 〰️ more info

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