COYOTE Calendar: September 25-October 1

Welcome to the COYOTE Calendar. Here are this week's hand picked events, just for you. This week we've got fashion shows, punk legends, pizza pop-ups, and screen printing. We'll post new events each Wednesday. Go forth and enjoy!

• Making Your Home More Accessible 〰️ A free workshop on how to make your home safer, more accessible, and better suited for aging in place that offers hands-on tips, practical guidance, and expert advice. Doing this kind of thing before you actually need it is a great idea. 〰️ 12pm–1pm 〰️ Pinole Senior Center, Pinole 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info 
• Thinking Like a Multiverse: Psychedelic Pathways to a Diverse World 〰️ "What does it take to cultivate a sense of wonder, curiosity, and delight in our differences rather than fear, rage, or violence?" In this talk, scholars Ramzi Fawaz and Ramsey McGlazer try to answer this question by considering psychedelic experiences. 〰️ 5–7pm 〰️ UC Berkeley 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info 
• Comfort Collective Pop-Up 〰️ Join Comfort Collective for a five-course tasting menu "built around the richness of the diaspora and the depth of Brundo’s Spices." Seats are limited, and the event will be intimate and designed for conversation. Please share any dietary needs when booking. 〰️ 5:30pm–8:30pm 〰️ Cafe Colucci, Oakland 〰️ $95 〰️ more info 
• TRIPTYCH: Three Palestinian Films // LOVE STORY 〰️ A few film series that will run in September, October and November to highlight Palestinian films. This month's films are Bonbone, 2017 (a short) and Gaza Mon Amour (a feature). The event will begin with a poetry reading by Zeina Hashem Beck, and Palestinian-Cuban pop-up ASÚKAR will be outside the bookstore for attendees to purchase food. 〰️ 6:30–9:30 〰️ Medicine for Nightmares, SF 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info 
• Hunx and His Punx 〰️ Join the legendary Bay Area queercore punk band Hunx and His Punx as they celebrate the release of their first album in 12 years, Walk Out On This World. Support from LA punk band Niis. 〰️ 7pm 〰️ Chapel, SF 〰️ $36 in advance 〰️ tickets 

• Old Oakland Summer Stroll 〰️ "Old Oakland comes alive as restaurants and shops step out onto the sidewalk joined by artists, musicians, and more!" 〰️ 4pm–8pm 〰️ Old Oakland (9th St. between Broadway and Washington St.) 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info 
• Fashion Is the Sunshine that Spotlights Everyone Opening Reception 〰️ See Lizzy Rangel's work — fashion with a colorful, bold and energetic flair, inspired by her Mexican heritage — and "celebrate fashion as muse and medium." 〰️ 5pm–9pm 〰️ Creative Growth Art Center 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info 
• Bebe's BBQ pop-up 〰️ "We’ll have our BBQ sandos, ribs, links, and a few new things we’ve been working on." Available until they sell out, so get there early. 〰️ 5:30pm 〰️ Kingfish Pub, Oakland 
• My Cambodia: A Khmer Cookbook 〰️ Nite Yun talks about her new book My Cambodia which is full of recipes and culinary techniques passed down through oral traditions. "Filled with the historical context of Cambodia’s Golden Era, cultural fun facts like the rules of rice, and introspective anecdotes on using food as a tool to connect with community, My Cambodia aims to make Khmer American cuisine accessible to all." 〰️ 6:30pm 〰️ Omnivore Books, SF 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info 
• “None of us are free until all of us are free” Fundraiser 〰️ "Join us for the opening reception to meet local artists, learn more about mutual aid efforts in Gaza, and show material solidarity for Gazans." 〰️ 7pm–10pm 〰️ Tamper Room, Fremont 〰️ more info 
• Stacks and Sovereignty 〰️ "How do we stay free, stay fed, and stay rooted in our morals when capitalism keeps flipping us like pancakes?" An evening of art, community care, music, speakers, and resistance. 〰️ 7pm–12am 〰️ Oakland Secret, Oakland 〰️ $5–15 (if you can) 〰️ more info 
• Obi's House Afrobeats night 〰️ "Afrobeats DJs arrive from Lagos, Nigeria for a night of partying in Oakland" 〰️ 9:30pm–2am 〰️ Continental Club, Oakland 〰️ $30+ 〰️ tickets

• Amidulce 〰️ "Come through for your conchas, empanadas, and orejitas, and check out all the amazing goods this neighborhood grocery has to offer!" (Every fourth Saturday) 〰️ 9am–1pm 〰️ Dolores Deluxe, SF 〰️ more info 
• Bay Area Maker Faire 〰️ "Forget what you know — Maker Faire Bay Area is where imagination becomes reality!" See bots, builders, magic, and more in this DIY festival. 〰️ 10am–5pm Saturday and Sunday 〰️ Historic Mare Island, Vallejo 〰️ $45+ 〰️ tickets 
• Feed it Forward 🍽️ FREE tostadas celebrating Asian American history & stories 〰️ "Join Asian American Futures (AAF), MOSA, Tacos Sincero, and DJ Proof for a FREE one-day pop-up in San Francisco celebrating the rich and diverse histories of the Asian American community." 〰️ 11am–2pm 〰️ 432 Octavia St, SF 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info 
• Cafe Caliente 〰️ "Expect good music, good energy, cafecito, cocktails, and a dance floor waiting for you. Start your Saturday with música, cultura & comunidad." 〰️ 11am–3pm 〰️ Cafe Con Cariño, Oakland 〰️ $5–10 〰️ tickets 
• Autumn Equinox Party 〰️ "Join Feed Black Futures at our Autumn Equinox Celebration, an afternoon of joy and connection." Featuring a live DJ, food, activities, workshops, raffles, and more, all in the spirit of food sovereignty.〰️ 12pm–5pm 〰️ West Oakland Farm Park, Oakland 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Liam O'Brien on butterflies of the Bay at the San Francisco Botanical Garden 〰️ "Seen a butterfly recently and wondered what it was? Join Green Apple Books and Liam O’Brien, a self-taught lepidopterist and illustrator, for the release of his book Butterflies of the Bay Area (and Slightly Beyond)." 〰️ 2pm–3:30pm 〰️ San Francisco Botanical Garden, SF 〰️ $20.75 〰️ tickets
• Stitching Words, Memory, Community 〰️ Oakland-based poet and scholar Wendy M. Thompson and artist Trina Michelle Robinson lead an interactive discussion about the exhibit Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California. "Participants are encouraged to bring a personal story, photograph, cutout, small memento, or piece of art to share as part of this collaborative experience." 〰️ 2pm 〰️ BAMPFA 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Movement Immigrant Orchestra 〰️ "Ever wondered what global movements of people sound like? This is it." Join a collective of Bay Area-based immigrant artists, helmed by acclaimed Ethio-jazz artist Meklit Hadero, as they bring together musicians and traditions from India, Mexico, Ethiopia, Cuba, Italy, Taiwan, Spain, Iran, China, and Lebanon in a collaborative musical event. 〰️ 2pm–7pm 〰️ Yerba Buena Gardens, SF 〰️ FREE
• Feminist Futurism vs Project 2025: An Empowering Speculative Salon 〰️ "This conversation brings together acclaimed writers exploring storytelling, imagination, and the power of speculative worlds." Featuring writers Faith Adiele, Angela Dalton, Charlie Jane Anders, Tamika Thompson and moderated by Isis Asare, CEO/Founder of Sistah SciFi, the first Black-owned sci-fi and fantasy bookstore in the United States. 〰️ 2:30 〰️ Marin MOCA, San Rafael 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Rice Cracker pizza pop-up 〰️ Korean American pizzas with seasonal ingredients (also happening on Sunday, same place and time) 〰️ 6pm 〰️ The Lodge, Oakland 〰️ more info 
• Roxie-Mission SF Neon Walking Tour 〰️ "The Mission District has some of the best vintage neon signs in the city." Walk around and see them with SF Neon historians Al Barna who will offer up local history and architectural and graphic design insights. 〰️ 7pm–8:30pm 〰️ New Mission Alamo Draft House, SF 〰️ $20

• Oakland Little Saigon Mid-Autumn Festival (Tết Trung Thu) 〰️ Put on by the Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce, "this free, family-friendly event celebrates Vietnamese culture, community, and the joy of gathering under the full moon." There will be mooncakes, lantern displays and giveaways, traditional lion dance performances, and more. 〰️ 11am–3pm 〰️ Clinton Park, Oakland 〰️ FREE
• Entre Fronteras: Between Borders 〰️ "The poets in this reading explore the porous spaces between languages, cultures, and nations through acts of translation, non-translation, and mixing of languages." Featuring Rolando André López Torres, Aideed Medina, Román Luján, and Camilo Garzón. 〰️ 11am–12:15pm 〰️ Yerba Buena Gardens, SF 〰️ FREE ($10–15 suggested donation) 〰️ more info
• Screen Printing Community Open Call: Screen Printing Exhibition 〰️ Come learn screen printing and celebrate local artists, makers, vendors, and community members. "Meet creatives, learn about screen printing, and enjoy a fun, inspiring afternoon in the Mission District." 〰️ 1pm–6pm 〰️ Youth Art Exchange Gallery, SF 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info
• Wafful Howze Dance Party 〰️ "Wafful Howze is an early-evening dance party serving global beats, wild and playful vibes, and unapologetic booty celebration for both the wellness-minded & the dance floor enthusiasts." Cross–genre dance music and a respectful vibe. 〰️ 4pm–7:45 〰️ Eli's Mile High Club, Oakland 〰️ $5–15 〰️ tickets
• POWER SNATCH: A Dyke-centered Queer Folsom After Party 〰️ After the Folsom Street Fair, head here to "celebrate the diverse local SF Dyke community, while offering a more inclusive space for us and our queer friends and extended family." 〰️ 7pm–1am 〰️ El Rio, SF 〰️ $15 in advance, $20 at the door 〰️ tickets
• ⭐⭐⭐ COYOTE Media Collective Launch Party! 〰️ It's us!!! Join us at Mad Oak for an evening of clinking glasses, giving daps/high five’s/hugs, and yes…if the mood is right, even a collective howl at the moon? ​We’ll also be rolling out super-limited COYOTE merch for purchase at the party — the kind that makes you an instant COOL kid. Don’t sleep on it. 😎 〰️ 6:30pm–9:30pm 〰️ Mad Oak, Oakland 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info ⭐⭐⭐

• Why Are So Many Older Adults Struggling With Homelessness? 〰️ "Join the San Francisco Public Press for a screening of No Place to Grow Old, a film about how seniors are the fastest-growing population entering homelessness across the country." A post-screening panel discussion features Joe Wilson, executive director of Hospitality House; Amy Fairweather, director of policy at Swords to Plowshares; Armando Bravo Martinez, resident of an RV community; and moderated by Madison Alvarado, a reporter at SF Public Press who covers California's housing crisis, environmental justice, and structural inequities. 〰️ 6pm 〰️ Roxie, SF 〰️ $10 (if you can) 〰️ tickets 
• Urban Habitat's Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute (BCLI) Information Session 〰️ Come and learn more about the BCLI Leadership  Institute, which “supports leaders from low-income communities of color to influence housing, transportation, and land use policies as decision makers.” 〰️ 6pm 〰️ EBASE, Oakland 〰️ FREE 〰️ more info

• XANA, ‘Until It Wasn't’ tour 〰️ "Xana’s music encompasses themes of LGBTQ romance, female empowerment, sex positivity, self-reflection and discovery." 〰️ 7pm 〰️ Rickshaw Stop, SF 〰️ $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $55 VIP 〰️ tickets
• Everything is Now: J. Hoberman in Person 〰️ J. Hoberman spent three decades as the film critic at the Village Voice and is coming into town to talk about his new book Everything Is Now: The 1960s New York Avant-Garde—Primal Happenings, Underground Movies, Radical Pop. 〰️ 7pm 〰️ BAMPFA, Berkeley 〰️ $18 〰️ tickets
• On the Air: Learn How to Fight Air Pollution In Your Neighborhood 〰️ “To celebrate California Clean Air Day on October 1, learn how to affordably transition to cleaner energy — and cleaner air — in your home and neighborhood.” With a panel featuring experts, residents, and government leaders, learn how to transition your home off of polluting appliances. 〰️ 7pm–8:30pm  〰️ KALW Event Space, SF 〰️ $10-$20 suggested donation〰️ tickets

You can see all of COYOTE's past calendar picks here. If you have an event you'd like to see on a future COYOTE Calendar, email us at calendar@coyotemedia.org. We can't promise we'll add everything folks send, but we'll read and consider it. If you attended and enjoyed any of these events, we'd love to hear about it in the comments!