Broke but Not Bored in SF - San Francisco AIDS Foundation

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March 16 - March 26 2015
Broke but Not Bored in SF
free fun stuff to do*
*peppered with harm reduction propaganda
Broke but not Bored in SF is a collage of free events including concerts, films, street festivals, cultural events, lectures,
workshops, harm reduction groups, substance use & mental health counseling, HIV+ support, community activism
opportunities, mindfulness, wellness & fitness resources, & opportunities to see & do art art art. The Speed
Project/Stonewall Project of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation compiles this calendar. Please send suggestions,
additions &/or corrections to Terry Morris. You can also get added to our distribution list by emailing Terry Morris
tmorris@sfaf.org . ☺
Broke but not bored in SF is online at www.tspsf.com & www.stonewallsf.com
Check out the awesome website http://sf. funcheap.com for more free fun things to do in SF
Every Day there are amazing & interesting free walking tours in San Francisco. Check out www.sfcityguides.org/
SOME MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES IN SF
Recovery International: Peer-Led Self-Help Weekly CBT-Based Meetings that help people with anxiety, depression, mood and
eating disorders to reduce symptoms by changing thoughts and attitudes. For meeting times in the Bay Area call (415) 333-6454
Access Line (Community Behavioral Health Services - CBHS). (888) 246-3333 (toll-free), 255-3737, or (888) 484-7200 (TDD). M-F
8am-5pm or leave message 24 hrs. Information & referral for all outpatient mental health services (therapy, case management,
emotional support, and medication management) offered by CBHS (neighborhood clinics, groups, psychologists & psychiatrists). Call
for initial phone screening to determine financial & clinical eligibility. $0-full bill, SFMediCal, Medicare, Healthy SF accepted.
LATE NIGHT OR 24 HOUR SUPPORT
Night Ministry. 441-0123. Non-judgmental, compassionate, comprehensive crisis counseling, referrals &, when requested,
intervention (e.g. in domestic violence cases). Call 10pm-4am any night of the year to talk to a volunteer counselor, or ask for a
minister, priest or rabbi to call you back &, if you like, meet you in person anywhere in SF. Free. English; Cantonese, German,
Mandarin, & Spanish available on request.
AIDS / HIV Nightline. 434-2437 or (800) 628-9240. TDD: 227-0245. www.sfsuicide.org (live chat M-F 3-11pm). Nightly phone
counseling 5pm-5am. Free. English; other languages by request.
IF YOU NEED HELP call 911 or a 24 HOUR HOTLINE
24 Hour Crisis Line: (415) 781-0500
SF Suicide Prevention (415) 984-1900
HIV Nightline: (415) 434-AIDS / 1-800-273-AIDS
Linea de Apoyo: (415) 989-5212 /1-800-303-7432
Drug Information Line: (415) 362-3400
Relapse support Line: (415) 834-1144
San Francisco General Psychiatric Emergency Services 415-206-8125
DORE URGENT CARE CENTER (DUCC) Psychiatric Emergency Service 415-553-3100
DORE URGENT CARE CLINIC: Community Based Crisis Intervention & Assessment Center Open 24 Hours a Day 7 Days a
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Week 365 Days a Year 415 553 3100 52 Dore Street (Howard/Folsom & 9 /10
Dore Urgent Care Clinic is designed to offer clinical intervention for an individual who is experiencing an escalating psychiatric crisis
and who requires rapid engagement, assessment, and intervention in order to prevent further deterioration into an acute crisis or
grave disability. Dore Urgent Care Clinic helps with: people experiencing a mental health crisis. Dore is an alternative to involuntary
hospitalization for people willing to stay voluntarily and participate in interview and assessment. Dore serves people who are
possibly having suicidal thoughts or plans but are able to contract for safety. Dore serves people who are medically stable and nonviolent and able to contract no harm to self or others. Self refer (go in or call) or get a referral through your doctor, mobile crisis
team, emergency departments, other programs in SF, and the SFPD.
Chill out slow down breathe ground
Mindfulness Body Scan by Jon Kabat Zinn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJxQ8CWxzPw
deepak chopra - The Secret of Healing - Meditations For Transformation and Higher Consciousness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uin2q_hEHlU
Starhawk Grounding Meditation (Wicca)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FP5F5y0xUhQ
*Breathing Techniques* (Yoga, Meditation, Relaxation, Stress, Cancer, Blood Pressure) Kapalbhati
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6d7_oJGzKQ
Places with Public Restrooms ☺
SF Public Library (Main) 100 Larkin Street @ Polk 415-557-4400
Mon 10AM-6PM Tue 9AM-8PM Wed 9AM-8PM Thur 9AM-8PM Fri 12PM-6PM Sat 10AM-6PM
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Sun 1PM-5PM
Westfield SF Shopping Center 65 Market St @ 5 street.Phone:495-5656 Mon-Sat 10AM-8:30PM Sun 11AM-7PM
San Francisco CAL TRAIN Station 700 4th St.(btw Townsend/King) Mon-Fri 5AM-Midnight Saturday 8AM-Midnight Sun 8Am-9PM
San Francisco Law Library 685 Market St # 420 882-9310 Hours: Mon-Thu 9 am - 9 pm Fri-Sat 9 am-5 pm Sun 12 pm -4 pm First
you need to sign-in & put on a sticker name tag to go up to the law library 4th floor..
Crocker Galleria 50 Post St San Francisco, CA 94104 (415) 393-1505 Mon- Friday 10AM-6PM Saturday 11AM-5PM Sunday-CLOSED
Yerba Buena Gardens 745 Mission St btw 4th and 3rd street 10AM-5PM
Metreon 101 4th Street @ Mission San Francisco 8AM-9PM
GLBTQ Center 1800 Market Street @ Octavia 865-5555 Closed Sunday.Mon-Thur 12noon- 10pm, Fri 12noon- 6pm, Sat 9am- 6pm.
Looking for a spot to Shower?
CHECK OUT LAVA MAE Shower in a converted retired MUNI bus.
http://www.lavamae.org/ About Lava Mae’s Founder Doniece Sandoval: Driven by a fierce belief that everyone has a right to
dignity and the knowledge that access to showers and sanitation are in serious short supply for the homeless, Doniece was
compelled to start Lava Mae. Mission: To deliver dignity and unlock opportunity for those experiencing homelessness — one
mobile shower at a time. Fundamental to this mission are three beliefs:
1. Everyone has the right to be clean.
2. Those experiencing homelessness can’t access jobs and housing or maintain health and wellbeing if they can’t get clean.
3. With hygiene comes dignity; with dignity, opportunity.
LAVA MAE LOCATIONS: Mobile Showers for Homeless People (please check their holiday hours)
Thursdays 9:30am-12pm at YWAM in the Tenderloin 344 Ellis St. between Taylor and Jones
Fridays 9:30am-12pm YWAM in the Tenderloin 344 Ellis St. between Taylor and Jones
Saturdays 7am-1pm Mission Neighborhood Resource Center in the Mission 16th St. and Capp St.
Wednesdays 9:30-3pm in January @ 7th and Bryant, with the Women's Resource Center
MSC South Drop-In 525 Fifth Street (415) 597-7960
5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. every day Showers available 24 hours a day- 7 days a week- 365 days a year
Men and women welcome. Every day 9am-2pm 4pm-9pm (please check their holiday hours)
Martin de Porres 225 Potrero Ave @ 16th Street 415 552 0240
**Martin’s (Martin de Porres House of Hospitality)
Men and Women Tuesday and Thursday 9am-11am * must arrive at 9am
A Woman’s Place Drop In Center 211 13th Street. (@ Folsom/Mission) 293 7360 Women and Transwomen ONLY 24hours
every day (please check their holiday hours)
Mission Neighborhood Resource Center 165 Capp Street at 16th btw Mission/S.Van Ness 415 869 7977
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Mission Neighborhood Resource Center closes early on December 24 and is closed on December 25 and closes at noon on NY Eve,
Closed New Year’s Day Men women and Transgender people welcome. Wednesdays and Thursdays 7am-11:30am 2pm-7pm/
Mondays Tuesdays Fridays 7am-11:30am
United Council of Human Services/ Bayview Hunters Point Multi-Service Center 2111 Jennings Street @ Van Dyke
671 1100 Men Women and Transgender people are welcome. Every Day 7pm-11pm (please check their holiday hours)
Larkin Street Youth Services Drop In on Sutter Street 1142 Sutter Street @ Larkin/Polk 673 0911 x 252
Welcoming men women and transgender young people ages 13-25 Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays 8am-7pm Wednesdays
8am-6pm Saturdays and Sundays 8am-4pm (please check their holiday hours)
Looking for PLACES TO GO?
The Tenderloin Self Help Center is unique in that it is the only multi-service drop-in center for both men and women in the
Tenderloin. Drop-in Services The Self Help Center drop-in is a place where people can safely tend to their primary needs¨C escaping
the cold, resting free of traffic, noise, or harassment, or just using the restroom. Beyond that, it is a meeting ground where homeless
people can socialize comfortably,
• Hospitality House Tenderloin Self Help Center 290 Turk St @ Leavenworth- San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 749-2100
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• Hospitality House 6 Street Self Help Center 169 and 181 Sixth Street (415) 546 5193
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• Hospitality House Community Arts Program Center 496 Natoma Street @ 6 street (415) 553-4525 Hours: Monday,
Wednesday & Friday from 1 - 6 pm Tuesday & Thursday from 10 am - 3 pm Central City Hospitality House Community Arts
Program Hospitality House’s program invites homeless & low income artists in to use the studio, offers art instruction,
writing workshops, art computer workstation
Mission Neighborhood Resource Center offers Drop-in respite from the streets offering bathroom access, showers, laundry services
and lockers targeting Mission homeless communities and those at risk, in particular Spanish-speaking immigrants, LGBT, women,
active drug users and SRO tenants. Offers intensive bilingual case management and psychosocial support, including harm reduction
psychotherapy, dual diagnosis counseling and support 165 Capp St., San Francisco 415-869-7977 M-F: 7am-12pm, 2pm-7pm Sat:
7am-12pm (Thursday 6:00pm to 8:00pm is ladies only) (please check their holiday hours)
The Gubbio Project Saint Boniface Catholic Church 133 Golden Gate Ave 6AM-3PM M-F (please check their holiday hours) Providing
a Safe and Welcoming Space for our Neighbors without Homes http://thegubbioproject.org/about.html closed on December 25th
and closing at noon on New Years Day. For the city’s homeless, San Francisco’s St. Boniface Church is seen as a safe haven. Rest.
Relax. In a peaceful quiet church that welcomes you with respect and warmth to come as you are.
MSC South Drop-In 525 Fifth Street (415) 597-7960
5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. every day Showers available 24 hours a day- 7 days a week- 365 days a year
SFAF Wellness Wednesday For gay/bi men and guests they bring only: A Harm Reduction Lounge hosted by the Stonewall Project
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Wednesdays 2-4pm at 117 6 street Massage, acupuncture, syringe exchange, relax and be in good company in a homophobia free
space. Come High,. Come Low. Come Sober. Come as you are. www.tspsf.com
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For women identified individuals only: A Woman’s Place Drop In Center 211 13 Street @ Mission
A Woman's Place Drop-In Center is a women-focused site providing a welcoming haven for single women-identified
individuals (24/7) and their families (from 8am-3:30pm ONLY) where they can access services that nurture healing and build
strength. AWPDI is NOT a shelter, and there are NO beds in the facility. However, women may stay in the drop-in chairs overnight if
there are no shelter beds available elsewhere in the system.
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SFAF 6 Street Women’s Night! Harm Reduction Lounge Every Tuesday 5-7pm 117 6 street Hosts Janelle and Melissa cordially
invite all female identified people for women’s night- a relaxed and supportive place for women to enjoy some home cooked crock
pot magic, make friends, peruse gently used clothes, pick up harm reduction supplies, and checkout activities like Bingo, movie
nights, candle making and other craft adventures in ladies only space. Syringe exchange always available and DOPE project/Narcan
trainings and refills, too! Come High, come low, come sober, come as you are.
LADIES NIGHT at MISSION NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER Every Thurday night is "Ladies' Night" at MNRC. Come check out
this amazing women-only event hosted by the Mission Neighborhood Resource Center, Women’s Community Clinic, & Homeless
Youth Alliance. Come for a nutritious meal, work on art projects, listen to music, or just relax. Also available are syringe exchange,
DOPE Project drug overdose prevention/response & free narcan, hygiene supplies, massage, medical care, & HIV testing. Food,
music, good company, & good times for women in the Mission on Thursday nights from 6-8PM at MNRC 165 Capp btw 16/17th
San Francisco Needle Exchange Schedule (last updated JANUARY 2015)
Day Time
Program
Address
Neighborhood
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Mon- 9-5pm SF AIDS
1035 Market street, 4 floor in the client services area (PICK-UP ONLY, Civic Center
Fri
NO DISPOSAL)
Mon 12-5pm Foundation
SFDUU
149
Turk St. (@Taylor)
TL
Mon 4-6pm
HPP/SAS
3rd Street and Innes Ave. look for white van
Mon 5-7pm
Mon 78:50pm
Mon 7-9pm
Tues 1012pm
Tues 12-5pm
SFNE
Glide
Corner of Haight and Cole, outside
Haight
Lech Walesa (Ivy) St. Garage under the Tom Waddell Urgent Care Clinic Civic Center
(btw Polk/Van Ness and Hayes/Grove)
330 Ellis btw Jones and Taylor
TL
HPP/SAS
SFDUU
117-A 6th St. btw Mission and Howard
149 Turk St. (@Taylor)
SOMA
TL
Tues
2-5pm
TransThrive
730 Polk St. 4th Floor btw Ellis and Eddy (transgender only)
TL
Tues
3-6pm
St. James
1372 Mission St. at 10th St.
SOMA
Tues
5-7pm
HPP/SAS
Ladies Night 117-A 6th St. btw Mission and Howard (women only)
SOMA
Tues
6-8pm
HPP/SAS
Duboce St. near Church and Mkt., in bikeway behind Safeway
Castro
Tues
7-9pm
Glide
330 Ellis btw Jones and Taylor
TL
Wed 5-7pm
SFNE
Corner of Haight and Cole, outside
Haight
Wed 2-4pm
Speed Project
117-A 6th St. btw Mission and Howard (gay and bi men only)
SOMA
Wed 6-8pm
HPP/SAS
Mission
HPP/SAS
Bayview
Thu
12-2pm HPP/SAS
Thu
6-8pm
SFNE
Wiese street off 16th St. btw Mission and Julian
225 Potrero @ Martin’s btw 15th & 16th St (PICK-UP ONLY, NO
DISPOSAL)
Ladies Night 165 Capp btw 16th &17th St (women only)
Thu
7-9pm
HPP/SAS
Hemlock Alley off Polk, btw Post and Sutter
Polk/TL
Fri
Fri
12-5pm SFDUU
12-2pm HPP/SAS
149 Turk St. (@Taylor)
117-A 6th St. btw Mission and Howard
TL
SOMA
Fri
5-7pm
SFNE
Corner of Haight and Cole, outside
Haight
Fri
6-8pm
HPP/SAS
234 Eddy St. btw Jones & Taylor near Windsor Hotel
TL
Fri
7-9pm
HPP/SAS
Corner of 16th and Mission (mobile outreach)
Mission
Sat
2-5pm
TransThrive
730 Polk St. 4th Floor btw Ellis and Eddy (transgender only)
TL
Sat
3-11pm HPP/SAS
117-A 6th St. btw Mission and Howard
SOMA
Sun
12-5pm SFDUU
149 Turk St. (@Taylor)
TL
Mission
Mission
NEX sites may offer on-site medical care/wound care, HIV testing, access to methadone and other drug
treatment, Narcan trainings or other services.
Call ahead if there is something specific you need, just to make sure it is available.
HPP/SAS: 241-5100 TransThrive: 409-4101 SFNE: 630-0744 St. James: 312-6306 Glide: 674-5180
Glide: 674-5180 SFDUU: 990-3827
NEW CALIFORNIA SYRINGE LAWS!!!
As of January 1, 2015, licensed pharmacists have the discretion to sell hypodermic needles and syringes to
adults age 18 and older without a prescription to reduce the spread of HIV, hepatitis C and other blood-borne
diseases. There is no longer any limit on the number of needles and syringes that may be sold to a customer.
*Adults age 18 and older may possess needles and syringes for personal use if acquired from a pharmacy,
physician or authorized syringe exchange program.
*There is no longer any limit on the number of needles and syringes that an adult may purchase and possess.
*These changes to California law were made by Assembly Bill 1743 (Ting, Chapter 331, Statutes of 2014). The
relevant sections of California Business and Professions Code and Health and Safety Code now read:
California Business and Professions Code Section 4145.5(b) /California Health and Safety Code Section 11364
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Police officers may not confiscate syringes, alcohol wipes, naloxone, biohazard waste containers, or
other sterile injection equipment, at or near access and disposal sites!
Police officers may no confiscate your sterile syringes because you are now legally allowed to carry an
unlimited amount! If this happens to you please let a needle exchange staff person know!
NEED CLEAN SYRINGES & SUPPLIES
BUT THE EXCHANGE IS CLOSED? No worries…
Syringes are available at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation in the client services lobby 1035 Market St. 4th Floor 9am5pm Monday-Friday & privately every Thursdays 4-6pm in counseling room 11
Syringes are available at Magnet in the Castro 4122 18th street Hours: Tuesday 10am-6pm, Wednesday 10am-6pm,
Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday 10am-8pm, & Saturday 10am-8pm
Just say hello to the folks at the desk & let them know what size- longs, shorts, micros, 29’s or bee stingers & they will
bring syringes & all the supplies to you in a discreet plain brown bag.
PRIVATE SYRINGE EXCHANGE THURSDAY 4-6PM
Harm Reduction Counseling
WELCOMING ALL FOLKS WHO INJECT ◦Thursdays 4-6 counseling room 11
Prefer to pick up supplies in private? Want to talk about your experiences injecting? Have questions?
Want to extend yourself more care when you are injecting? Let’s have a cup of tea & talk.
Visit Terry on any Thursday 4-6pm, have a cup of tea. You can grab supplies & go or sit & chat about vein care,
technique, how drugs are fitting into your world, or anything that is on your mind. Referrals & helpful info
too! Come high, come low, come as you are. NEED NARCAN in case of opiate overdose? Want to talk about
stimulant overdose/over-amping? All welcome. ☺ Where: SFAF 1035 Market Street 4th floor in Counseling
Room 11 When: Every Thursday 4-6PM drop in www.tspsf.com tmorris@sfaf.org (415) 487-8043
HIV testing & Sexual Health Services in SF (updated 11/10/14)
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SFAF walk in or by appointment 415-487-8037 HIV testing at SFAF 1035 Market Street, 4 Floor *Welcoming folks who inject, gay,
bi men & transgender men and transgender women Tues. Wednesdays,Thursdays 3PM-5:30PM
SFAF Walk in HIV and Hep C testing at SFAF’s Syringe Access Services *Welcoming folks who inject, gay, bi men & transgender men
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and transgender women Tuesdays 10am-11:30am, Fridays 12pm-1:30pm, Saturdays 4pm-7:30pm 117 6 street @ Mission
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SFAF First Come First Serve HIV & STD testing at Magnet Gay Men’s Health Center 4122 18 street (above Castro) *Welcoming
gay/bi men Mon 10-6pm, Tues 10-5pm, Wed 10-8pm, Thur 10-8pm, Fri 10-8pm, Sat 10 - 6pm www.magnetsf.org (415) 581-1600
SFAF Mobile HIV Testing Unit November 20-30, 2014 locations:
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RV in Castro @18 Thursday November 20, 7:00pm – 9:30pm 4127 18th St, San Francisco,
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RV in Castro @ 18 Sunday November 23, 5:00pm – 7:30pm 4127 18th St, San Francisco
HIV & STD Testing at City Clinic 356 7th Street (at Harrison) Mon, Wed. & Fri 8AM-waiting list served. Tues. 1-6, Thur. 1-4 Best to
go early. Oral, rapid, & blood draw available. STD services. www.sfcityclinic.org
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HIV testing at Glide By appointment or drop-in Mon-Thur 1.30pm- 4.00pm Fri 9.00am – 11.30am 330 Ellis 6 fl
HIV testing at St. James infirmary Tuesdays 3-6 Free HIV testing & counseling welcoming all men who have sex with men, trans
women & IDUs Wednesdays 6-9 HIV & STI testing, peer counseling, medical care, & acupuncture or massage for current & former
sex workers Thursdays 1:30 - 4pm HIV & STI testing by appointment for current & former sex workers. Call 415-554-9634 to make
an appointment
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HIV /Hep-C Testing by Native American Health Center Mondays-Fridays 10am-1pm/2pm-4pm 160 Capp Street by 16 street
Mission BART. Walk -ins welcome, all welcome. Questions? (415) 621-4371
HIV testing at API Wellness: We provide free rapid anonymous HIV testing for all populations at 730 Polk St., fourth floor. Our hours
are: Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Wednesday: 1:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday: 1:00-8:00 p.m. Friday: 1:00-6:00 p.m. Saturday: 2-5:00
Had a possible HIV exposure? Post Exposure Profalaxis at city clinic 415-487-5500 (see info below)
Post-Exposure Prevention (PEP) at CITY CLINIC
356 7th Street btw.Harrison & Folsom
PEP is a 28-day course of treatment believed to be effective in preventing an infection with HIV. At City Clinic, we offer expert
evaluation within 72 hours of a possible exposure to HIV. It is important to come in as soon as possible after you think you have
been exposed. You can call (415) 487-5538 to discuss your situation with a counselor before coming to the clinic for services. City
Clinic walk-in hours for PEP services are: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm Tuesday 1:00pm - 5:00pm & Thursday
1:00pm - 3:00pm For more information concerning post-exposure prevention, click to UCSF's HIVINsite.org & search for PEP.
San Francisco General Hospital’s (SFGH) Community Wellness Program works to promote and encourage wellness
practices for patients, staff, and all San Franciscans. We support a holistic view of health in which physical, emotional,
mental, social, and spiritual health are considered interconnected and essential in achieving improved health and
wellness. Wellness classes are designed to accommodate patients and staff at all levels of physical abilities and/or
limitations. Most of our wellness class instructors are bilingual (English/Spanish), and one is bilingual
(English/Cantonese).
Wednesday 2/18 2:30pm Yoga (Bilingual Spanish)/ 3:30pm Chair, Stretch, and Boogie / 5pm Salsa Dance (Bilingual
Spanish)/ 6pm Tai-Chi Self Defense
Thursday 2/19 11:00am Drop In Massage / 1:30pm Strength Training/ 3:30pm Afro Brazilian Dance
Friday 2/10 2:00pm Strength Training / 5:00pm Zumba/ 6:00pm Financial Fitness Clinic Our topics include: BUILDING
SAVINGS, GETTING OUT OF DEBT, ESTABLISHING CREDIT, UNDERSTANDING TAXES, and our new topic: PROTECTING
YOUR ASSETS. Sessions are presented by bilingual, volunteer financial counseling professionals. In addition, we provide a
healthy meal for all participants and help individuals create a budget and receive referrals to money-saving resources in
the community. We host a raffle for gift cards to local pharmacy/grocery retailers. And it is all for FREE!
Tuesday March 17th
Free Nepalese Food “Curry Without Worry” | Civic Center Every Tuesday – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE* | Civic Center Rain
or shine, Curry Without Worry will always be stationed at Hyde and Fulton in SF’s Civic Center serving free Nepalese food
to drum beats and singing every Tuesday at 5:30 pm.
Wednesday March 18
Free Comedy Night with Danny Dechi | Outer Richmond Wednesday, March 18 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bazaar Cafe
Comedian and the world’s only pencil musician Danny Dechi hosts a night of free laughs at Bazaar Cafe Stand-up Comedy
Showcase. Come by every third Wednesday of the month for a lineup of local comedians.
Free “Sup Girl” Comedy Show | SF Wednesday, March 18 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Royale
Sup Girl is a free comedy show happening every third Wednesday of the month at The Royale. Sup Girl is a monthly
comedy showcase featuring the funniest standup comics from the Bay Area and beyond, hosted by Kelly Anneken, Aviva
Siegel, and Kate Willett.
Free Comedy Night with Danny Dechi | Outer Richmond
Wednesday, March 18 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bazaar Café 5927 California Street Comedian and the world’s only
pencil musician Danny Dechi hosts a night of free laughs at Bazaar Cafe Stand-up Comedy Showcase. Come by every third
Wednesday of the month for a lineup of local comedians.
2015 Bikes to Books Beer Social & Poster Release Party | Bender’s Bar Wednesday, March 18 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE |
Bender's Bar & Grill 806 South Van Ness Ave Join Nicole Gluckstern and Burrito Justice, the creators of literary bicycle tour
“Bikes to Books,” for their annual beer social where they’ll be unveiling our latest iteration—an expanded poster version of
the Bikes to Books map now with more authors, more historical context, and more …
Free “Sup Girl” Comedy Show | SF Wednesday, March 18 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Royale 800 Post Street
Sup Girl is a free comedy show happening every third Wednesday of the month at The Royale. Sup Girl is a monthly
comedy showcase featuring the funniest standup comics from the Bay Area and beyond, hosted by Kelly Anneken, Aviva
Siegel, and Kate Willett.
Real Live Comedians Showcase | Mission Dist. Wednesday, March 18 – 8:00 pm Jason Mack brings you Real Live
Comedians, a monthly showcase with some of the funniest talent in the Bay Area, every third Wednesday of the month.
Free, but an RSVP is required by emailing RealLiveComedians@gmail.com at least three hours before the event;
otherwise, tickets are $10. 446 Valencia St
Funcheap’s Free Comedy Night: “Hella Funny” | Cobb’s Comedy Club 915 Columbus Ave
Wednesday, March 18 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Cobb's Comedy Club Comedians with Criminal Records is our new
#HellaFunny showcase of comedians who’ve had troubles with the law in the past.
Free Comedy Show & Hip Hop Cypher | SF Wednesday, March 18 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE* but donations welcome and
buy drinks + tip your bartender. | The Showdown 10 Sixth Street Due to the success and demand of the Showtime at
Showdown show with Ron Chapman and Brandon Stokes, they’re going bi-weekly. The show will feature an array of comics
old and new. After the show, bay area rappers will showcase their talent in the Revolver cypher.
Castro Farmers’ Market | SF Every Wednesday Every Wednesday night throughout the season, March 11 to December
16, 2015, Noe Street is abloom with fresh fruits and vegetables as the Castro Farmers’ Market brings California’s best to
the neighborhood. The farmers’ market is open 4-8 pm, rain or shine, but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared.
Wednesday, March 18th 1:00 - 2:00 Yoga Basics with Connie Scott North Beach 850 Columbus Avenue
Wednesday, March 18th 6:00 - 7:30 Signs of the Time Main Library Koret Auditorium - Lower Level The Origin of
Baseball Signs Bill Klem or William Hoy... which of these two invented baseball signs? This question lies at the heart of the
award-winning documentary, Signs of the Time, narrated by Richard Dreyfus. After the showing, Dave Peterson will
describe the life of William Hoy, the pioneering deaf baseball player credited along with the umpire Klem with creating
baseball signs. This event will be in American Sign Language with voice interpreters.
Wednesday, March 18 6:00 - 8:30 A Short History of Narrative Film North Beach 750 Columbus Lecture and screening:
What is Cinema? The events that led up to the invention of motion picture films. A look into the works of George Melies,
Thomas Edison, the Lumiere Brothers and other pioneer of early cinema.
Wednesday, March 18 6:45 - 8:45 Blowup Park 1833 Page street lowup-1966- 111 mins. Starring Vanessa Redgrave,
David Hemmings and Sarah Miles. Musical appearance by the Yardbirds. A mod London photographer seems to find
something suspicious in the photographs he took in a London park.
YO HIPPIES! Wednesday, March 18 7:00 - 8:00 No Simple Highway Excelsior 4400 Mission Street Author Peter
Richardson talks about his new book "No Simple Highway." Drawing on new research, interviews, and a fresh supply of
material from the Grateful Dead archives, author Peter Richardson vividly recounts the Dead's colorful history, adding new
insight into everything from the Acid Tests to the band's formation of their own record label to their massive late career
success, while probing the riddle of the Dead's vast and durable appeal.
Thursday March 19th
Thursday, March 19th 12:00 - 2:00 *Thursdays at Noon film series - Coal Miner's Daughter Main Library Koret
Auditorium - Lower Level
Thursday, March 19th 12:30 - 1:30 Computer Basics & Discovering Social Media Main Library Computer Training Center 5th Floor
Thursday, March 19th 7:00 - 8:00 *Chair Yoga Sunset 1305 18th Ave.
Yerba Buena Gallery Crawl: Third Thursdays | SoMa Thursday, March 19 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Yerba Buena Center
for the Arts 701 Mission St Yerba Buena Third Thursdays is a monthly outing of art, performance, music, and drinks in the
Yerba Buena neighborhood in the heart of downtown San Francisco, between 2nd and 5th Street, and Market and
Harrison Street. Free, but an RSVP is recommended to save time ... Third Thursday Participants
1. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts | 701 Mission St. at 3rd / 2. Ark of Bones/ 3. Contemporary Jewish Museum | 736
Mission St. at Yerba Buena Lane ($5 admission)/ 4. Yerba Buena Gardens Festival | Jessie Square / 5. Museum of the
African Diaspora | 685 Mission St. at 3rd / 6. UC Berkeley Extension Art & Design Gallery | 95 Third St. at Mission
7. Press Club | 20 Yerba Buena Lane / 8. B Restaurant and Bar | 720 Howard St. (above the waterfall) / 9. Thirsty Bear
Restaurant | 661 Howard St. at 3rd / 10. Novela | 662 Mission St. at Annie Alley
Free Donkey Rides: Rock Bar’s 3 Year Anniversary | SF Thursday, March 19 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Rock Bar 80 29th
Street Party with a live donkey for The Rock Bar’s three year anniversary on Thursday, March 19, 2015. They’ll be
offering free donkey rides on Tiffany, the donkey.
“Nightlife on Mars” Underground Comedy Night | SF Every Thursday – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Murphy's Pub 217
Kearny @ Sutter Nightlife on Mars is an underground comedy club at Murphy’s Pub produced and hosted by Ryan Cronin.
It’s a free weekly showcase of local (and sometimes national) comedy talent right in the heart of downtown San Francisco.
Friday March 20th
California Academy of Sciences | Free Day for Neighborhoods: Bayview-Hunters Point, Downtown, Hayes Valley,
Ingelside-Excelsior, Mission Bay, Potrero Hill, SoMa, Tenderloin, Treasure Island, Visitacion Valley Friday, March 20 –
All Day | Cost: FREE* | California Academy of Sciences Each San Francisco neighborhood (defined by zipcode) can visit
the California Academy of Sciences for free over a three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) in the spring and
fall of each year. So that means as long as you have a driver’s license or other proof ... Neighborhoods: Bayview-Hunters
Point, Downtown, Hayes Valley, Ingelside-Excelsior, Mission Bay, Potrero Hill, SoMa, Tenderloin, Treasure Island,
Visitacion Valley Zip codes: 94102, 94103, 94104, 94105, 94107, 94111, 94112, 94124, 94130, 94134, 94158
Fall free days: Oct. 24, 25, 26 Spring free days: Mar. 20, 21, 22 The Rules: Each visiting adult must show a valid photo
ID with proof of residency (you may not bring out of town guests for free; they still have to pay). The following items or
combinations are acceptable: / A driver’s license or state ID card / Photo ID plus postmarked envelope, postcard, or
magazine label with name and date/ Photo ID plus utility bill (gas/electric/cable), bank statement/ Letter from a
government agency with name and home address (not a P.O. box)/ Only residents from the zip codes invited on the
designated dates will be admitted free of charge
“3rd On Third” Arts & Music | Bayview Friday, March 20 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bayview Opera House 4705 3rd St.
San Francisco’s Bayview Neighborhood comes alive for 3rd on Third, a community-wide arts celebration for the whole
family happening from 5-8 pm every third Friday of the month, at Bayview Town Center (3rd Street from McKinnon to
Palou & Mendell Plaza).
Queer Fridays Live Music Series | El Rio Every Friday – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | El Rio
Get an earful of live music from queer artists, every Friday night at 10 pm at the free “Friday Live” series at El Rio in San
Francisco’s Mission District. DJ Emotions gets the party started with hip hop, salsa, house and world tunes at 10 pm sharp.
Saturday March 21st
California Academy of Sciences | Free Day for Tenderloin & Potrero Hill Residents see FRIDAY for details.
Free PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio Saturday, March 21 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Main Post (Presidio)
The free PresidiGo Shuttle system welcomes park visitors, residents, and employees with fully accessible shuttles and bike
racks. There are two PresidiGo Shuttle services, each with different policies and guidelines – Around the Park and
Downtown. Downtown (Free on Weekends) The Downtown express route make stops ... Downtown (Free on Weekends)
The Downtown express route make stops at the Presidio Transit Center on the Main Post, the Letterman District, Union
Street/Van Ness Avenue, Embarcadero BART, and the Transbay Terminal. The shuttle operates from 5:45 am to 9:30 pm
on weekdays and 10 am to 7:30 pm on weekends. On weekdays, during the evening commute (leaving the Presidio
only) from 4-7:40 pm, a valid MUNI Passport (not a MUNI Fast Pass) is required. No pass is required on weekends.
It’s free for Presidio Employees and Residents every day with an appropriate boarding pass. Connecting service to
Caltrain is available. Around the Park (Every Day – 2 Routes) Around the Park is free and available to visitors, residents,
and employees all day. The shuttle runs two continuous 30-minute loops: The Crissy Field Route serves the northern Presidio
including the Main Post, Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Scott and Letterman District/ The Presidio Hills Route is a bi-directional
route serving the Letterman District, Main Post, Inspiration Point, Washington Boulevard, Baker Beach, and Public Health
Service District./ Both routes originate at the Presidio Transit Center and connect with MUNI and Golden Gate Transit at
several locations. The shuttle runs on weekdays from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. In operates on weekends from 11 am to 6:30
pm.
Brown Sugar Kitchen Chef Tanya Holland: Talk, Demo & Tastes | Embarcadero Saturday, March 21 – 11:00 am | Cost:
FREE* | Two Embarcadero Center Enjoy an intimate chef interview and cooking demonstration with Chef Tanya Holland,
featuring Farmer’s Market fresh items, complete with recipes for everyone to enjoy at home.
Our Saturday morning series of free, fun and fabulous chef events will be hosted by Liam Mayclem, KCBS’ Foodie Chap.
2015 Spring Equinox: Magic Meadow Ritual, Egg Hunt & Potluck | Golden Gate Park Saturday, March 21 – 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Magic Meadow, Golden Gate Park Celebrate the Spring Equinox as the Wheel of the Year turns toward the
sunshine with a pagan ritual in Magic Meadow, Golden Gate Park at 1 pm on Saturday, March 21, 2015.
Their Intention in 2015 is: As we ply the Fool’s craft, we work a spell for Justice. 41st Avenue & Lincoln Way
Saturday, March 21 2:00 - 3:30 *Culture To Culture: Chinese Dance Performance Sunset 1305 18th Ave. Celebrate the
Year of the Sheep with a performance of traditional and contemporary Chinese Dance with the Flying Angels Chinese
Dance Company. Gung Hay Fat Choy!
Saturday, March 21 2:00 - 3:00 *San Francisco Forest Choir Western Addition 1550 Scott Street San Francisco Forest
Choir, a female chorus group founded in 2003, will sing traditional English and Japanese songs. All ages welcome.
Cultures coming together and sharing music, dance, food, song and words that express our unique "way of life".
Saturday, March 21 2:00 - 3:00 *Yoga in a Chair Merced 155 Winston Drive
Saturday, March 21 3:00 - 4:30 *Illuminate: Candle Making Workshop Visitacion Valley 201 Leland Avenue No
experience required. In this workshop, you will learn how easy it is to make and customize illuminations of your very own.
Supplies provided. Space limited. Registration required. If you would like more information, please contact Monica at 415355-2848. Tinker, explore, and build at the library during Maker March!
Sunday March 22nd
Sunday, March 22 1:00 - 4:00 Merola Goes to the Movies: Manon Main Library Koret Auditorium - Lower Level seating
begins at 12:30pm Two brilliant Merola alumni, Anna Netrebko (Merola 1996) and Rolando Villazón (Merola 1998), shine
in this lyrical, passionate love story. Sheltered Manon Lescaut is on her way to a convent when she falls madly in love. This
operatic masterwork takes you to the splendors of Paris to the desolation of a Louisiana swamp, all set to Massenet's
ravishing score.
Sunday, March 22 2:00 - 3:00 On the Road to Riches Western Addition 1550 Scott Street Successful investment strategy
varies from person to person--goals, risk tolerance and cash flow all impact savings and investment choices. Participants in
this workshop will learn how to determine how much money to commit to savings, what savings and investment tools are
available, how to determine which combination of investments is best suited to their needs.
Free Yoga: Mellow Sunday Morning Vinyasa | SF Sunday, March 22 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE* | Art Attack SF 2722A
Hyde St ArtAttackSF will host free yoga sessions right in the gallery from 10-11:30 am on Sundays beginning March 8
through April 26, 2015. This hour and a half yoga session welcomes all levels mellow vinyasa, and will provide plenty of
creative inspiration as you stretch out .
SF Civic Symphony’s Free Spring Concert | Nourse Theatre Sunday, March 22 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Nourse Theatre
275 Hayes St The oldest community orchestra on the West Coast, the San Francisco Civic Symphony (SFCS) has been proud
to offer free concerts to the community while providing a unique, welcoming environment for musicians of all skill levels to
study and perform a diverse repertoire of classical
“The Electric Squeezebox Orchestra” Free All-Star Big Band Concert | North Beach Every Sunday – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
Doc’s Lab (formerly The Purple Onion) hosts a free residency with the big band all-stars of The Electric Squeezebox
Orchestra.
Monday March 23rd
Monday, March 23 10:00 - 12:00 OWL: Older Writers Laboratory Bernal Height 500 Cortland Avenue Poetry
Group> A WiseUp program.
Monday Nonsense Comedy Night | SF Monday, March 23 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Showdown
Monday Nonsense with Susannah Chovnick takes over The Showdown at 7:30 pm, every second and fourth Monday of the
month. This stand up show inspires locals to feel better about the week ahead and whatever else is happening in their life
through laughter.
Free Bagel Mondays | Mission Dist. Every Monday – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE | La Victoria Bakery
There are a lot of kind-hearted folks in this city by the bay, but Danny Gabriner of Sour Flour is in the pantheon of kind
folks.
“Use It Or Lose It” Memory & Brain Fitness Class | SF Every Monday – 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library
- Latin-Hispanic Meeting room (Lower Level)
The brain is like any muscle in the body. The old saying “use it or lose it” really does apply. In this very social class you will
exercise your brain in fun, challenging and creative ways to maintain and improve your cognitive vitality and your …
“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night | Madrone Art Bar Every Monday – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Madrone Art Bar 00
Divisadero St. (at Fell), NoPa FREE before 9 pm, $3 cover charge after. 21+
Musical Mondays Sing-Along At The Edge | Castro Every Monday – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Edge 18th street The
Edge in San Francisco offers you a great way to start the week with Musical Mondays where they play all of your favorite
musicals to sing and drink along with a different theme each week from 7 pm to 2 am every Monday.
Monday, March 23 11:00 - 12:30 Nutrition & Healthy Choices Main Library Learning Studio - 5th Floor Each 90 minute
session of this 4 week course will focus on one aspect of living a healthy life through making better choices. Classes can be
taken individually or as part of this 4 week series. Participants will learn easy alternatives and options to some of the most
common mistakes we make about our health. Topics covered will be: Alternatives to Soda and Sugary Beverages, The
Danger of Fast Food, Eating in Moderation and Diet & Exercise. This class is limited to 18 participants. Please call (415)
557-4388 or stop by the Bridge at Main to sign up for this class.
Monday, March 23th 1:00 - 2:00 Community Awareness & Safety Main Library Learning Studio - 5th Floor This 5 part
weekly series is structured and facilitated for persons with specialized learning needs. Each 90 minute class will focus on a
specific safety topic and can stand alone or be taken as part of the series. Participants will learn strategies for navigating
situations that everyone faces living in a city whether accessing resources individually or as part of a group. This class is
limited to 18 participants. Please call (415) 557-4388 or stop by the Bridge at Main to sign up for this class.
Monday, March 23 1:00 - 2:00 *Qigong Golden Gate Valley 1801 Green Street Qigong is a practice of aligning
breath, movement, and awareness for exercise, healing, and meditation. Local instructor Irene Lee returns to Golden Gate
Valley to lead participants in this gentle form of exercise. Everyone is welcome!
Monday, March 23 3:00 - 5:00 *Films for Adults: The Awful Truth Golden Gate Valley 1801 Green Street Lucy discovers
that her husband Jerry has been lying about a trip to Florida and concludes he's been unfaithful. The two begin divorce
proceedings, but things don't go quite as planned. One of the most popular screwball comedies of all time, The Awful Truth
stars Cary Grant and Irene Dunn (1937; 91 minutes)
Tuesday March 24th
Tuesday, March 24 10:00 - 12:00 Resume Workshop Main Library Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room A and B - Lower Level
Learn how to write a resume or improve your existing resume with lots of tips and advice from experienced resume
consultants. This two hour presentation will be followed by time for individual consultations if time allows.
Tuesday, March 24 6:30 - 7:30 Shakespeare on Tour: As You Like It Richmond/Senator Milton Marks 351 9th Ave Join
Rosalind, Orlando, Celia, and Touchstone as they escape to the forest of Arden in Shakespeare’s classic comedy of love,
loss and redemption. The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival presents scenes from "As You Like It" with a cast of
professional actors in costume, props, and music
Tuesday, March 24 6:30 - 9:00 Genealogy Meet-up Group North Beach 850 Columbus Avenue Meet other people who
are interested in genealogy. Learn about library resources and books on family history research. Share tips and techniques,
ask questions and exchange information. Novices, practiced genealogists and everyone are all welcome. For more
information, call 355-5626.
Tuesday, March 24 6:30 - 8:30 Therapeutic Touch with Srinika Narayan West Portal 190 Lenox Way Srinika will
demonstrate Therapeutic Touch to promote healing and reduce pain and anxiety. TT is a non-contact energy therapy,
discovered by a nursing professor over 40 years ago, increasingly used by nurses and other healers all over the world. TT
incorporates the intentional and compassionate use of universal energy to promote balance and well-being.
Networked Creativity: Tech & Art Discussion | Tenderloin Tuesday, March 24 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SFAQ [Project]
Space The Networked World (March 24, April 21, May 19, June 9) Ben Valentine, art critic and culture commentator, will
organize a series of 4 panels on the complexities of networked creativity in today’s unique technological environment.
Discussions include: “The Archive” [March 24] with Alexis Rossi,Natalie Cadranel, and Keir Winesmith;
“Is it Global?” [April 21
Beat Poetry & Jazz Tuesday Nights | Top of the Mark Tuesday, March 24 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE* | Top of the Mark
Lounge 1 Nob Hill, In celebration of the birth of the Beat Generation in San Francisco, and in honor of the 60th
anniversary of poet Allen Ginsberg first public reading of his poem “Howl,” the InterContinental Mark Hopkins has
partnered with the Beat Museum to bring legendary poets.
Where Eagles Dare: Stand-Up Comedy Game Show | Upper Haight Tuesday, March 24 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Milk
Bar 1840 Haight Street Where Eagles Dare is a punk rock themed stand-up comedy show and podcast where hosts Ryan
Papazian, Jeff Anaya, and Matt Lieb invite three guest comedians to do stand-up, do feats of strength, play improv games
and mosh.
Free Nepalese Food “Curry Without Worry” | Civic Center Every Tuesday – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE* | Civic Center Rain
or shine, Curry Without Worry will always be stationed at Hyde and Fulton in SF’s Civic Center serving free Nepalese food
to drum beats and singing every Tuesday at 5:30 pm. What is Nepalese Food? Curry Without Worry generally will serve
up plates with five different items like Nine Bean Sprouted Bean Soup, vegetable curry, rice, nan bread puri, Tomato and
Timmur Chutney.As part of their philosophy, they not only serve the homeless, but they serve everyone who hungers to join
them. And yes, the food is free, but… if you can afford it (and if you’re reading this post on your own computer or iphone,
c’mon… we know you can afford it), donations are very much welcome.So feel free to wait in line and discover what Curry
Without Worry’s idea of a hearty meal truly means.
Troubled Comedy Night w/ Rajeev Dhar | Amnesia Every Tuesday – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE* | Amnesia Every Tuesday
night from 6:30-9 pm, Amnesia Music Hall presents Troubled Comedy Night, a free stand-up comedy show with Raj. Dhar
and friends
Tropicana Nights: Free Salsa Dance Lessons & DJ Night | SF Every Tuesday – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE POPs Bar
Tropicana Tuesdays bring free salsa dance lessons and “Quality Latin Bass” to Pop’s Bar in San Francisco from January 6
through March 24, 2015. Tropicana Tuesdays bring free salsa dance lessons and “Quality Latin Bass” to Pop’s Bar in
San Francisco from January 6 through March 24, 2015. 2800 24th St
Local DJs, such as El Kool Kyle, Stepwise, Mr. Lucky, J Boogie and more spin the latest Latino music genres, and respecting
the classics with Salsa, Latin House, Latin HipHop, Moombahton, DubCumbia, Merengue, Bachata and Dancehall. Come
learn to freestyle salsa dance and perhaps even speak some Spanish.
Wednesday March 25th
Wednesday, March 25 6:00 - 7:30 Job Searching with Social Media Main Library Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room A and
B - Lower Level Looking for a job is tough, especially when you have submitted dozens of resumes and cover letters
without response. For those new to the job market or the world of social media, it can be daunting. This class will
provide actionable steps, utilizing social media, to help get your resume in the right hands and to get interviews.
Participants should be comfortable using online applications. Optional: Preregister online here. This class will cover:Social
Media in the job search world Your online presence and how to make sure people can find you/ Clearly defining the
positions you are interested in Finding those positions at companies Talking to the right people about that position
Submitting a concise Cover Letter and Resume/ Getting an interview / Social Media is a tool that you can use to find the
job that you want. Use it to your advantage by finding and talking to those individuals who make hiring decisions.
Wednesday, March 25 6:00 - 7:30 Introduction to Reiki Tummo and Heart Meditation Western Addition 1550 Scott Street
Reiki Tummo is a gentle, relaxing and very effective form of energy healing based on the spiritual heart. With thousands
of practitioners worldwide, Reiki Tummo has safely and successfully helped countless people all over the world. It is great
for relieving stress, clearing stuck emotions and energetic blockages, in addition to healing physical problems while
bringing balance and joy/happiness to your whole being.
Wednesday, March 25 6:30 - 8:00 Write Your Will Workshop Richmond/Senator Milton Marks 351 9th Ave Stuart
Bronstein, estate planning and probate lawyer, has assisted more than 200 people create fully functional wills at his
library workshops. Bring a non-erasable ink pen. See a librarian or call 415-355-5600 to register. Sign up begins March
11. All programs at the library are free.
Wednesday, March 25 6:30 - 7:30 Slow Book Society Main Library Floor 1 - Mary Louise Stong Conference Room Go in
depth into the 2014 Harper Lee Prize winner, Havana Requiem by Paul Goldstein. Join us for this entertaining book club
that meets every two weeks to discuss a few chapters in the book. Get more detail on the legal topics and aspects raised
in the book with discussion and researched handouts from the group leader. All members get the book for free at the first
meeting!
Free Laughter Yoga Class | UCSF Wednesday, March 25 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | UCSF Osher Center 1545 Divisadero
St, 5th Floor Laughter is contagious and has a powerful and immediate effect on our mind, body and spirit. Laughter Yoga
involves deep breathing, stretching, clapping and laughter exercises and takes place on two Wednesdays each month from
5:30-6:30 pm. Free, but an RSVP is required.
Irish Hill: The Potrero’s Lost Neighborhood | SF Wednesday, March 25 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | St. Teresa of Avila
Catholic Church 1490 19th St, The Irish-American Crossroads Festival is a literary, musical, and cultural event that takes
place every year in San Francisco during the month of March. It is a celebrated annual festival inviting the public to come
together around inspired, creative, and relevant events regarding Irish
How #BlackLivesMatter Shapes San Francisco | City History LecturesWednesday, March 25 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Eric
Quezada Center 518 Valencia Street, Following the recent exoneration of police murders of Michael Brown and Eric
Garner (and a long and recent local history of police killings from Oscar Grant to Alex Nieto) local activists have
blockaded freeways, the BART system, the Oakland Police Dept., and the campaign continues.
Queeraoke: Rock Star Stage & Prizes | SF Every Wednesday – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pandora karaoke & bar
Queeraoke takes place every Wednesday from 6 pm to 2 am at the Pandora Karaoke & Bar, which features a stage that
will make you feel like a rock star, 50″ plasma TVs, wireless mics, and an excellent sound system.
RECURRING EVENTS….every week…..yes! SAVE THIS!
EVERY MONDAY
Stonewall Over the Influence Book Club: A Harm Reduction Guide to Managing Drug and Alcohol Use | Every Monday | 12pm 1:30pm | 1035 Market Room 2C | Explore new ideas, share experiences, & get geeked up on strong coffee. Check out this amazing
book by the Harm Reduction Therapy Center. Join anytime on any chapter. ALL WELCOME
Stonewall Counseling for gay/bi men | M-F afternoons at 4:00 pm | 1035 Market 4th floor | Free walk-in counseling for gay/bi &
trans men who have sex with men interested in substance use support and counseling.
Stonewall Walk in Skills Building Group | Every Monday | 6:00 pm -7:30 pm | 1035 Market Street Room 3E | This interactive
classroom will provide practical tools that can help in challenging situations & make more space for choice. Explore new options for
changing behaviors, & build skills to meet & maintain your substance use goals. All goals around substance use are appropriate &
welcome here; from safer use to abstinence. Stonewall is a harm reduction treatment program for gay/bi men.
Bella Y Sana: The trans-Latina Group at SFAF Mondays 2:30- 4:00pm 1035 Market Street, Rooms 3B & 3C This group focuses on HIV
and STI’s Prevention, Screening and access to Care for the Trans-Latina community. This Group is in Spanish and we have a weekly
topic presentation.
Appointment-based Therapy & Case Management for current and former sex workers
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Mondays 10am-12pm at the St. James Infirmary 1372 Mission St. @ 10 street.
Drop-in Therapy & Case Management for current and former sex workers
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Mondays 12pm-2pm at the St. James Infirmary 1372 Mission St. @ 10 street
Restorative Yoga for current and former sex workers
Maura's classes welcome all bodies and skill levels to engage in restorative yoga. Mats and blocks are provided. Join us! Mondays 2-3
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pm at the St. James Infirmary 1372 Mission St. @ 10 street
Meditation | Every Monday | 6:30am -7:30am | Glide | 330 Ellis St Room 201 | Enter a welcoming environment for spiritual
development and/or silent contemplation without dogmatic or philosophical pressures. If it's your first time joining, please arrive 15
minutes early for instructions.
Free Monday Workout: Cardio & Strength | Every Monday | 6:30 am | Fort Mason |
Free Bagel Mondays | Every Monday | 8:00 am | La Victoria Bakery 24th St. & Alabama St. There are a lot of kind-hearted folks in
this city by the bay, but Danny Gabriner of Sour Flour is in the pantheon of kind folks. Every Monday, he bakes and then gives away
hundreds of free bagels on 24th and Alabama Street.
Salud & Belleza | Every Monday | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | 1035 Market Street Room 3B & 3C | This Group is in Spanish and we have a
weekly topic presentation
Zumba in the Park | Every Monday | 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Willie Woo Woo Wong Clubhouse | 830 Sacramento St | Come party
yourself into shape with free Zumba classes. Zumba is a latin-inspired, easy-to-follow calorie-burning dance-fitness party. You will get
a great workout while enjoying San Francisco’s wonderful weather, Parks, and Recreation Centers.
“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night | Every Monday | 6:00 pm – 2 am | FREE before 9 pm | Madrone Art Bar | 500 Divisadero St|
Every Monday at Madrone, dance the night away with hosts DJ Gordo Cabeza and Timoteo Gigante and resident DJs spinning
originals, exclusive remixes, and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs during M.O.M. Motown on Mondays.
Berlin-Style Ping Pong | Every Monday | 6:00 pm -7:00 pm | Folsom Street Foundry | 1425 Folsom St | Berlin-Style Ping Pong
revolves around a really fun social ping pong game where a group of people play at the same time in a musical chairs-style knockout
competition. You can try to borrow a paddle, but it’s best to bring your own paddle along.
Musical Mondays Sing-Along | Every Monday | 7:00 pm – 2 am | The Edge | 4149 18th st. | The Edge in San Francisco offers you a
great way to start the week with Musical Mondays where they play all of your favorite musicals to sing and drink along with a
different theme each week.
Free Comedy Happy Hour | Every Monday | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | The Royale | 800 Post Street San Francisco | The Royale brings
you Monday Night Happy Hour Comedy with host Cara Tramontano and a full lineup of comedians. Carry-in food is welcome.
The Monday Night Hype: Comedy & Open Mic | Every Monday | 7:00 pm – 10pm | The BrainWash Café | 1122 Folsom Street | The
Monday Night Hype is an open mic night for comedians, musicians, writer, poets or anyone with something to showcase.
Zumba in the Park | Every Monday | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Crocker Amazon Playground | Moscow & Italy |
“Classical Revolution” Chamber Music Jam | Every Monday | 8:00 pm | The Revolution Café | 3248 22nd Street | Each week, they
feature different local and visiting musicians in a unique Chamber Jam format, where musicians get a chance to perform in a casual
environment and audiences get to hear chamber music in a relaxed setting.
Melt the Mic Free Comedy Night | Every Monday | 8:00 pm | Melt Cafe | 700 Columbus, San Francisco | Griffin Daley presents a
weekly stand-up comedy showcase every Monday at Melt Cafe in North Beach.
Rosamunde Sausage Trivia Night | Every Monday | 8:00 pm | Rosamunde Sausage Grill | 2832 Mission Street | Rosamunde Sausage
Grill in the Mission hosts a weekly trivia night on Mondays from 8-10 pm. FREE, but bring cash for food although you can win free
sausages.
$1 PBR, $2 Wells & Radical Vinyl DJ Party | Every Monday | 9:00 pm |El Rio | 3158 Mission St | A revolving cast of well-known
record collectors spin an eclectic mix of vinyl with oldies, punk, psych, country and obscurities.
B.I.P. Brothers In Progress Living with the Virus : Support group for Heterosexual Identified Black men who have sex with women
Mondays 4pm-5:30pm snacks, bus tokens, vouchers provided. African American Art and Culture Complex 762 Fulton Street (btw.
Webster and Laguna) 3rd floor conference room. Contact Sherman Woods for more info (415) 353 2140
QUEER LIFESPACE: MADE OF US: FOR US: HARM REDUCTION GROUP FOR THE QUEER/LGBTQQI community An intake appointment
is required prior to joining group. Fees are sliding scale depending upon income. Mondays 6-7:30pm call 415 358 2000 x 377 to
schedule an intake. Harm Reduction Group: Harm reduction is a compassionate approach that respects each person’s unique and
individual path towards reducing harm caued by substance or alcohol use, changing relationship to substance or alcohol use,
changing relationship to self and others, movement toward healthier living. Receive support in a safe and accepting space. The
group will explore issues and challenges related to substance and alcohol use, past, present, and future. Mtorre.als@gmail.com
SHANTI Hepatitis C/HIV Co-infection Support Group Every Monday 4pm – 6pm Contact John at jolesen@shanti.org or (415) 6744713 to join. A weekly closed support group for gay/bi men living with HIV/HCV co-infection.
Central City Hospitality House Community Arts Program: Hospitality House’s program invites homeless and low income artists in to
use the studio, offers art instruction, writing workshops, art computer workstation. Community Arts Studio Open Studio Hours
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every Mon. 1:15-6PM 496 Natoma Street @ 6 street
Beading Circle 1pm-4pm facilitated by Aurora Mamea Native American Health Center 160 Capp Street
San Francisco ZEN CENTER Meditation in Recovery Mondays 7:30-9:00PM 300 Page @Laguna Free- donations ok
Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation Mon. 5:30-6:30PM SF LGBT Center 1800 Market Street @ Octavia
ACUPUNCTURE Mondays 12-1PM Immune Enhancement Project Drop In, by donation, no one turned away
Faithful Fools Meditation- Street Zendo: Mon., Tues., Thur. 9:00 am – 10:00 am, Fri. 9:00 am – 10:30 am, Sun. 3-5:00 pm
(Nichiren Shu Lineage). 234 Hyde Street Lets Talk. Telephone: 415-474-0508
Senior Men’s Support Group at the GLBTQ Center Mondays 2-4pm 1800 Market 296.8995 or michelehd@openhouse-sf.org
LGBT Seniors Always Active Exercise Program by Open House www.openhouse-sf.org When: Every Monday and Thursday from
10:30-11:30am and Every Tuesday from 10:00-11:00am. What: Stay fit and have fun with friends! Application required. Visit
http://www.alwaysactive.org/ALWAYSACTIVE.ORG/DISCOVER.html for more information about Always Active or to download an
application. At the Castro Senior Center 110 Diamond Street, 2 Blocks from Castro Muni Station
LGBT Seniors Afternoon Films Program by Open House www.openhouse-sf.org Mondays (new releases) and Fridays (film classics)
from 12:45-TBD At the Castro Senior Center 110 Diamond Street, 2 Blocks from Castro Muni Station
Bay Area Young Positives drop-in group Mondays, 7pm – 9pm 701 Oak Street support group for young HIV positive people. Call
Logan for more info logan@baypositives.org, (415) 487-1616. http://www.baypositives.org
EVERY TUESDAY
Stonewall & Black Health Program Crystal Clear: A Harm Reduction Group for African American Men Visioning Personalized
Recovery | Every Tuesday | 12pm | 1035 Market Street, Room 3E | Settle in, share a meal, & join the circle. Facilitators bring a
grounded energy & calm center while facilitating lively discussions, supporting members to share & to listen, If you would like to
connect to & support other African American men as they grow their own unique & personal definitions & roadmaps to recovery…
Stonewall 6th street Harm Reduction Drop-in Group for gay/bi men | Every Tuesday | 2:00 – 3:00pm | 117 6th st. @
Mission/Howard | Check in about what's up with your world & how drugs are fitting in your life. Come high– come low– come
sober. NX Exchange always available ♥ Doors 1:30 for strong coffee & snacks ♥
Stonewall Velvet Rage Book Club Every Tuesday 6-7:30PM 1035 Market, room 2C The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of
Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World deals with the complexity of gay identity and culture, HIV, substance use, healing
relationship trauma, shame, anger, validation, sexuality, internalized homophobia, masculinity & more. Please join us for lively
discussions about the book, how we weathered growing up gay in a disapproving society, and how we cope, survive and thrive.
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SFAF 6 Street Women’s Night! Harm Reduction Lounge Every Tuesday 5-7pm 117 6 street Hosts Janelle and Melissa cordially
invite all female identified people for women’s night- a relaxed and supportive place for women to enjoy some home cooked crock
pot magic, make friends, peruse gently used clothes, pick up harm reduction supplies, and checkout activities like Bingo, movie
nights, candle making and other craft adventures in ladies only space. Syringe exchange always available and DOPE project/Narcan
trainings and refills, too! Come High, come low, come sober, come as you are.
Stonewall Alcohol Harm Reduction Group | Every Tuesday | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | 4200 18th St. #203 | Want to change your drinking
habits? Find your way to safer drinking, controlled drinking, reduced drinking, or quitting at the Castrol Alcohol Harm Reduction
Group. This is not A.A. Questions? (415) 487-3100.
Stonewall Counseling for gay/bi men | M-F afternoons at 4:00 pm | 1035 Market 4th floor | Free walk-in counseling for gay/bi &
trans men who have sex with men interested in substance use support and counseling.
Latino Wellness Institute at SFAF Tuesdays 2:30- 4:00pm 1035 Market Street, Rooms 3B & 3C The Latino Wellness Institute provides
health education on HIV related topics to Latinos and Latinas living with HIV for less than 5 years as well as for their Care-Givers. The
Group is offered in Spanish, we have a weekly topic presentation.
Glide Women's Center Support Group: Meditation and Stress Reduction | Every Tuesday | 9am -10:30am | Glide | 330 Ellis St
Room 101A | In our daily circles, we encourage women to reduce the harm of risky behaviors by taking incremental steps toward
healthier life decisions and relationships. Each day, the women encourage each other in finding their own strength and voice. After
each session, the women are invited to eat breakfast together from 10:30 - 11am.
Syringe Exchange, Overdose Prevention Trainings, HIV & HCV Testing at the St. James Infirmary
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Tuesdays 3-6pm at the St. James Infirmary 1372 Mission St. @ 10 street
Job Seekers' Lab | Every Tuesday | 10:00am-1:00pm | Computer Training Room Main Library |100 Larkin St | Computers with
Internet connection are available for independent work creating or updating your resume, preparing job applications and/or
searching online for jobs. Handouts, books and some staff assistance are available during drop in hours.
Recovery Circle | Every Tuesday | 11am -12:30am | Glide | 330 Ellis St Room 5th Floor | We offer comprehensive, culturally
competent and trauma-informed support; our goal is to support an individual in their journey toward self-sufficiency and personal
growth. Comprehensive individualized needs assessment, individual counseling, peer facilitated “Recovery Circles”.
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Chair Massage at Magnet | Every Tuesday | 1:30 to 4:30 pm | 4122 18 Street | by Peter Pagliuca
Taller de Salud | Every Tuesday | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | 1035 Market Street, Rooms 3B & 3C | Provides health education on HIV
related topics to Latinos/as living with HIV for less than 5 years as well as for their care-givers. The Group is offered in Spanish, we
have a weekly topic presentation.
Men In Progress: Stage One | Every Tuesday | 5pm – 8pm | Glide | 330 Ellis St Freedom Hall | Run by men and designed for men,
Men In Progress is a Violence Intervention Program dedicated to working with all men in straightforward and practical ways on
issues that affect their lives. The goal is to support men to gain understanding and strength in their relationships with themselves,
partners, family, friends and community.
Zumba in the Park | Every Tuesday | 5:15pm to 6:15pm | Upper Noe Recreation Center | 295 Day Street
Free Nepalese Food “Curry Without Worry” | Every Tuesday | 5:30pm | Civic Center/UN Plaza at Hyde and Fulton | Rain or shine,
Curry Without Worry will always be stationed in SF’s Civic Center every Tuesday serving free Nepalese food to drum beats and
singing.
Bridging the Gap| Every Tuesday | 6pm – 7:30pm | Glide | 330 Ellis St Room 206 | Join the support group designed for LGTBQ folks
and Allies who are willing to sit with one another and work on the issues that keep us from having healthy relationships and keep us
from living up to our full potential.
Troubled Comedy Night w/ Rajeev Dhar | Every Tuesday | 6:30pm - 9pm | Amnesia | 853 Valencia St | Comedian Rajeev Dhar
mixes Bay Area comics with nationally recognized visiting performers on tour in the US.
Zumba in the Park | Every Tuesday | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm | Palega Rec Center | 500 Felton St |
Tuesday Trivia Night & Food Trucks | Every Tuesday | 7pm | SoMa StrEat Food Park| 428 11th St | Join SoMa StrEat Food Park and
Brainstormer Pub Quiz for Trivia Night inside the barn. Trivia winners can win free food, pitchers of beer and sangria, t-shirts, and
more.
Tues. Free Comedy Night with Danny Dechi | Every Tuesday | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Neck Of The Woods | 406 Clement Street |
Every Tues., get some laughs in at a free comedy
Milkin’ It: Tuesday Night Free Comedy | Every Tuesday | 8:00 pm | Milk Bar | 1840 Haight Street, San Francisco | The Milk Bar hosts
Milkin’ It, a free night of comedy featuring local and national comics hosted by comedian Jules Posner. There’s never a cover nor a
drink minimum. Doors open at 7:30 pm with comedy starting at 8 pm sharp.
Bhangra, Bass & Tribal Fusion Belly Dance Night | Every Tuesday | 9:00 pm to 1:00 am | F8 | 1192 Folsom St | Check out
Underground Nomads Tuesdays at F8 with Bay Area’s most eclectic DJs breaking barriers of genre and culture with live Bhangra and
belly dancing performances, plus tribal and bass DJ sets. Free until 9:30 pm, when you mention it at the door.
“Brass Magic” Free Hip-Swinging Big Band Concert | Every Tuesday | 10pm and 11:30pm | Madrone | 500 Divisadero | Brass Magic
is an eight-piece ensemble featuring a robust horn section. Influenced by the garbage of Manhattan, the F train, and strong
beverages, the band focuses on original compositions and synthesizes styles from around the world into a new sound.
Let’s Kick Ass.org AID Survivor Syndrome Weekly Meditation Group Tuesdays at 5pm at the LGBT Community Center 1800 Market
Street. This group is for people who have never meditated before as well as those with some experience. Non-sectarian in style.
Short introduction/silent meditation 30 minutes/ discussion and questions. If you have any questions or concerns please call Daishin
Davi Sunseri 409 6472
Butterfly Circle : Native American Health Center SF Group Tuesdays 3pm-5pm Facilitated by Laura Cedillo 160 Capp Street
LGBT Seniors Opera Club by Open House When: Every 4th Tuesday @ 1:00 to 4:00pm Where: Openhouse Community Room, 1800
Market St, Room 306 What: Enjoy an opera viewing on DVD with other aficionados, or community members who would like to just
drop-in and watch an opera for the first time – everyone is welcome! This is a community run program and attendees are
encouraged to participate in the selection of future operas, possibly allowing time for a short discussion. Questions? please contact
Scott at 415-296-8995 x303. 4th Tuesday dates:
Transfeminine Group at API Wellness Center Alternating Tuesdays 6:00pm – 7:30pm 730 Polk Street, 4th Floor, An after hours
discussion and support group for transgender women primarily geared towards those women who can’t make it during daytime
drop-in hours. Food provided. Visit http://www.apiwellness.org/home.html for dates or call 415.292.3400
SHANTI YOGA FOR HIV+ HEALTH Tuesdays 4:15pm – 5:30pm Contact Clayton at crobbins@shanti.org or 674-4716 to join us. Yoga
for Immunity and Wellness A weekly restorative hatha yoga class that is ideal for anyone with an HIV, cancer, or other illness
diagnosis. You can expect easeful postures, deep relaxation, & breathing practices that are suitable for students at any level,
including those new to yoga; and accessible teachings & simple techniques designed to reduce stress, support immune system
functioning, & enhance overall health & wellbeing.
Central City Hospitality House Community Arts Program Hospitality House’s program invites low income and homeless artists in to
use the studio, offers art instruction, writing workshops, art computer workstation. Community Arts Studio Hours every Tues. 10AMth
3PM Silk Screen Workshop Every Tues. 11AM-1PM 496 Natoma Street @ 6 street
SHANTI L.I.F.E. Health Chat When: Tuesdays, 11:30am – 12:30pm Shanti 730 Polk Street 3rd Floor,
Harm Reduction Meditation Groups/Sittings with Rev. Jana Drakka Tuesdays - The Garden Group - 1:30-2:30pm at *Langton Garden
10 Langton Garden, Howard Street between 7th and 8th .
Q-Sangha at MCCSF! Every Tues. 7-9pm - MCC, 150 Eureka/18th www.janadrakka.com Every Tues., 7-9 p.m.
Meditation a Go-Go, Introduction to Meditation Tues. 7:15PM SF LGBT Community Center 1800 Market Street
Insight Breath Meditation Every Tues. 7:30-9:00PM Free, donations accepted Mission Dharma 1661 15th street @ Julian between
Valencia and Mission
Meditation- Street Zendo: Mon., Tues., Thur. 9:00-10:00 am, Fri. 9:00 - 10:30 am, Sun. 3-5pm (Nichiren Shu Lineage) Faithful Fools:
234 Hyde
HEP C Support Group San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center - Building 80 Meets: Every Tues. 5:00-6:30pm 995 Potrero
Ave. 6th Floor Val Robb, RN for more information. Phone: 415.206.4370 (415.974.4370)
Basic Mouse and Typing Skills (Sat, 10:15 - 11:00) (Tues, 1:00-2:00) Computer Training Room Main Library(100 Larkin ) If you have
never used a computer keyboard or a mouse, volunteers are available to help
Youth Meal Night at the GLBTQ Center: Have dinner & movie on us! Get tested! Every Tues. 5-7pm @ the Center (1800 Market)
Room Q11 Meet here with your trans/queer friends (ages 24 & under.) Board games, community news/announcementsnts,
community closet (free clothes), resources and support, friends,
FTM/transmasculine group @ TRANS: THRIVE Tuesdays 6-7:30PM 730 Polk St, 4th Fl http://www.transthrive.org
TRANS:THRIVE Drop-In Tuesdays 2pm – 5pm Where730 Polk Street, 4th Floor Come chat with friends, meet new people, treat
yourself to the respect you deserve. Our drop-in center has a computer lab, clothing closet, library & more.
Seeking Safety at Asian Pacific Islander Wellness Center Tuesdays 3pm – 5pm 730 Polk Street, 4th Floor A psycho-education group
provides mental health information for API Wellness clients with a history of trauma and substance abuse. The program focuses on
psycho-education and coping skills such as safety as the overarching goal, helping clients attain safety in their relationships, thinking,
behavior, and emotions. Food Provided
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Stonewall’s Wellness Wednesday | Every Wednesday| 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | 117 6th street @ Mission/Howard (door on the left) |
A harm reduction & wellness lounge for gay, bi, & heteroflexible men and transmen who have sex with men.. Acupuncture &
massage every week. Good music, good snacks, good company. Give & get support. SF’s only syringe access service site and
wellness drop in by and for gay/bi men.
Stonewall Counseling at Magnet Stonewall Counseling at Magnet in the Castro | Every Wednesday | 3:00, 3:40 and 4:20 pm | 4122
18th street | Call Magnet at 415-581-1600 to schedule a 40-minute counseling session, for up to four sessions.
Stonewall Counseling for gay/bi men | M-F afternoons at 4:00 pm | 1035 Market 4th floor | Free walk-in counseling for gay/bi &
trans men who have sex with men interested in substance use support and counseling.
Stonewall Welcome Home Every Wednesday at 6PM, 1035 Market Street, room 4A. Meeting every week for over 10 years, this is
Stonewall’s original walk in group. Come explore possibilities for change in an open, caring, nonjudgmental space. Welcome Home
is also our core group for enrolled clients who have finished the Orientation Group series and are waiting to be matched with an
individual counselor. Activities vary from week to week depending on participant needs and may include readings, group discussion
of diverse harm reduction topics, and sharing and giving support.
Stonewall Enrolled Counseling Program Orientation Group
Wednesdays at 6PM. 1035 Market Street, room 3E Group Facilitators Marvin Saavedra and Chris Belmondo.
Stonewall’s Enrolled Program for gay & bi men: How do I enroll?
• First, visit us for a walk in counseling session 4PM M-F at 1035 Market, 4th fl. Ask to do a new participant form.
• Next, participate in three orientation groups (see Wednesday for details)
• Attend as many walk-in services as you would like & check out our program.
• You’ll be contacted by and scheduled to meet with Stonewall’s Intake Coordinator Sarah Thibault.
• Continue attending walk in services. As space is available Sarah will match you with a skilled counselor.
As an enrolled client you will meet with your counselor once a week for six to eighteen months and attend two groups each week
designed to support your substance use goals.
TRANS-LIFE is a support, wellness, and harm reduction/recovery group for transgender women and men who want to make life
changes. Wednesdays 3-4:30pm. 1035 Market Street, room 2C at San Francisco AIDS Foundation. For more information contact
Timothy Foster at 487-3070 or tforster@sfaf.org or Billie Cooper at 415 424-1721
Latino Wellness Institute at SFAF Wednesdays 2:30-4pm 1035 Market Street, Rooms 3B & 3C
The Latino Wellness Institute provides health education on HIV related topics to Latinos and Latinas living with HIV for less than 5
years as well as for their Care-Givers. The Group is offered in Spanish, we have a weekly topic presentation.
Appointment-based Therapy & Case Management for current and former sex workers
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Wednesdays 10am-12pm at the St. James Infirmary 1372 Mission St. @ 10 street
Drop-in Therapy & Case Management for current and former sex workers
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Wednesdays 12pm-2pm at the St. James Infirmary 1372 Mission St. @ 10 street
Medical Care, Peer Counseling, HIV & STI Testing, Massage/Acupuncture, Clothing, Groceries, Dinner & a Movie for current and
former sex workers
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Wednesdays 6-9pm at the St. James Infirmary 1372 Mission St. @ 10 street
Free Outdoor Workout: Stairs, Core & Endurance | Every Wednesday | 6:30am | Alta Plaza Park | The half hour workouts are
different each week, but consist of boot camp style workouts like running hills, core work, plyos, and endurance. All levels welcome.
The workout happens rain or shine.
Women's Center Support Group: Harm Reduction for Domestic Violence, Codependency and Substance Abuse| Every Wednesday
| 9am -10:30am | Glide | 330 Ellis St Room 101A | In our daily circles, we encourage women to reduce the harm of risky behaviors
by taking incremental steps toward healthier life decisions and relationships. Each day, the women encourage each other in finding
their own strength and voice. After each session, the women are invited to eat breakfast together from 10:30 - 11am.
Autodesk Design Gallery & Tour | Every Wednesday | 10am-5pm | Autodesk Gallery | One Market | The Autodesk Gallery at One
Market in San Francisco celebrates the design process that takes a great idea and turns it into a reality. Guided tour at 12:30pm.
Zumba in the Park | Every Wednesday | 10:30am to 11:30am | West Sunset Playground | 3223 Ortega St | Come party yourself into
shape with free Zumba classes; Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow calorie-burning dance-fitness party. You will get a great workout while
enjoying San Francisco’s wonderful weather, Parks, & Recreation Centers.
Zumba in the Park | Every Wednesday | 12:30 – 1:30pm | Betty Ann Ong Chinese Recreation Center | 1199 Mason St.
Glide Women's Center: Healing Thru Negro Spirituals | Every Wednesday | 3pm -4:30pm | Glide | 330 Ellis St Room 101A | Emma
Jean Foster is the vocal arts instructor at Glide Foundation’s Women's Center. Each Wednesday from 3:15 - 4:30PM all women are
welcome to join this spiritually healing class. It is FREE class.
Acupuncture at Magnet | Every Wednesday | 3:00 to 5:00 pm | 4122 18th street | by Michael Barrett
Black Brother Esteem Phoenix Rising Group | Every Wednesday | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | 1035 Market room 3D | This weekly drop in
group for gay, bisexual & same gender loving African-American men welcomes HIV-positive & HIV-negative men to set their own
agenda & provide peer support for the challenges they face.
Color Me Badd: A Weekly ’90s R&B Jam Happy Hour | Every Wednesday | 5:30-9:30 pm | Monarch | 101 6th St | That local
deadbeat-of-love, Broke Ass Stuart, is throwing his own ’90s R&B jam happy hour. Plus, there will be coloring books & crayons at the
bar, so you can get your color me badd on. Bring your A game because there will be coloring contests.
SpeakOUT | Every Wednesday | 5pm - 6pm | Glide | 330 Ellis St. Freedom Hall | SpeakOut is a weekly open mic series followed by a
community dinner prepared by the Daily Free Meals Program. Come up to a single microphone & share your stories, songs, poetry,
music, & whatever moves you.
Zumba in the Park | Every Wednesday | 6:00 – 7:00pm | Mountain Lake Park | 1 11th Ave
Queeraoke: Rock Star Stage & Prizes | Every Wednesday | 6pm – 2am | Pandora Karaoke & Bar | 177 Eddy St | Queeraoke features
a stage that will make you feel like a rock star, 50″ plasma TVs, wireless mics, & an excellent sound system. There is never a cover &
you can win prizes for your lovely (or outrageous) renditions of your favorite songs.
Zumba in the Park | Every Wednesday | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm | Minnie & Lovie Ward Rec Center | 650 Capitol |
Circus Skills Jam Class | Most Wednesdays & Fridays | 7 to 9 pm | Circus Center | 755 Frederick St | This class is open to everyone
at no charge & no experience is necessary. Every week is different, but you may learn how to ride a unicycle, juggle, play on a
balance board, use devil sticks, or walk a tightrope. Free, but an RSVP is required
(https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/home?studioid=16768) ; class has a 25 person maximum. Please make sure to check-in
before 6:45 pm.
The Muffin Men Comedy Show & Sketch Videos | Every Wednesday | 7:00pm to 10:00pm | Sip Bar & Lounge | 787 Broadway St |
Free Wednesday Concert Night | Every Wednesday | Milk Bar | 1840 Haight Street | The Milk Bar hosts their favorite bands on
their weekly series, Milk Was A Bad Choice. Each show is free with an RSVP at http://www.eventbrite.com/o/mac-walker-&-themilk-bar-present-4001349745
“Housepitality” DJ Party & Free Champagne | Every Wednesday | Housepitality SF gives you a reason to come out dancing every
Wednesday night with world-class artists & free champagne. Free, but an RSVP (http://housepitalitysf.com/rsvp/) is required & you
must arrive before 11 pm. Enjoy free champagne from 9-10 pm
Men’s Drum Group; Native American Health Center SF Group Wednesdays 12pm-2pm Facilitated by Mike Bellenger 160 Capp Street
Creation Story Circle: Native American Health Center SF Group Wednesdays 3pm-5pm Facilitated by Laura Cedillo 160 Capp Street
Healthy Living Circle: Native American Health Center SF Group Wednesdays 2:30-4pm in Medical Department with Lauren
Mcdonald 160 Capp Street
Positive Living Circle: Discussion & Support Group for Positive Men Wednesdays 5-7pm 333 Valencia Street, 2nd Floor Native
American Health Center Come join our positive living circle & share your experiences in support of other men living with HIV.
Refreshments Provided. Facilitated by Andrew Millspaugh 415 621 4371 x 510
LGBT Senior Poetry Salon hosted by Open House www.openhouse-sf.org When: Wednesdays @ 10:00AM What: We welcome you
to join a poetry group led by Matthew Rodgers, Castro Senior Center staff & MFA in Creative Writing from the New School in New
York City. Rodgers is a published poet who writes about LGBT issues. Each week he introduces poetry from around the world;
bringing 4 or 5 samples of poetry from a specific era or culture to read & discuss. Time is also provided for people to read their own
poems. All are welcome. For more information call 415-296-8995 X304 or email fairley@openhouse-sf.org. At the Castro Senior
Center 110 Diamond Street, 2 Blocks from Castro Muni Station
LGBT Senior Rainbow Lunch by Open House www.openhouse.org Please RSVP with Scott Haitsuka at 415-296-8995 x303 When:
2nd & 4th Wednesday’s from 12:00 to 1:30 pm at the Center 1800 Market street Please RSVP with Scott Haitsuka at 415-296-8995
x303
LGBT Seniors 2nd Wednesday Matinee Openhouse & 30th St. Senior Center present a new monthly film series.“2nd Wednesday
Matinee” LGBT-themed films every 2nd Wednesday at 30th St. Senior CenterWhen: 2nd Wednesday of the month. The Farmers
Market runs from 10AM to 1 PM Lunch is served at both 12 & 1PM. Come early to sign up. Film will be screened at 2 PM with a
bilingual discussion to follow.Where: 30th St. Senior Center, 225 30th St.—near Dolores— Muni line 24 & J Church, 3rd Floor Price:
Free. Upcoming 2nd Wednesdays in : Nov.12th, Dec.10th
Candy Shop Drop-In at API Wellness Center Wednesdays 4pm – 7pm 730 Polk Street, 4th FloorThe Candy Shop Youth Drop-In is a
sexy, safe & fun space for transgender & gender variant youth between the ages of 14 & 24. Food Provided.
ATE Support Group at API Wellness Center Alternating Wednesdays 5pm – 7pm 730 Polk Street, 4th Floor Asian & Pacific Islander
Transgender Empowerment Group is a support group that caters to the Asian & Pacific Islander transgender community. Visit
http://www.apiwellness.org/home.html for dates or call 415.292.3400
Real Talk at Black Coalition on AIDS This weekly drop-in support group is for people looking to identify viable solutions to life
challenges including HIV, substance use, sex, relationships, isolation, health, grief, loss & other concerns. Real Talk welcomes people
from diverse racial, ethnic, sexual orientations & experiences. Meetings are held on Wednesdays 10 a.m.—12 p.m. Breakfast is
provided. For session dates or more information, contact Francis Broome at (415) 615-9945, ext. 114.
Central City Hospitality House Community Arts Program Hospitality House’s program invites low income & homeless artists in to use
the studio, offers art instruction, writing workshops, art computer workstation. Community Arts Studio Hours every Wednesday
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1PM-6PM Community Meeting 3:30-4pmPM 496 Natoma Street @ 6 street
SHANTI HIV Services- L.I.F.E. Experience Every Wednesday 6:30pm – 8:30pm|Eureka Valley Rec Center, 100 Collingwood Street,
94114 Description: An HIV+-centric group for topic-driven discussion & activities. Drop-in or contact John at jolesen@shanti.org or
(415) 674-4713 for more information.
SHANTI HIV Services- Vent Support Group for African-American Women Every Wednesday 10am – 12pm, 730 Polk Street, 94109 A
safe space where African-American individuals living with HIV can vent & receive support.
Clair's Drop-in, Supporting Community in Transition Every Wednesday 1pm – 4pm| FREE SF LGBT Center. 1800 Market St. RSVP to
Clair Farley @ clairf@sfcenter.org or 415-865-5632.
Fruity Wednesdays Queer Youth space at Larkin Street Drop-In Every Wednesday 6pm – 8 1142 Sutter Street Larkin Street Youth
Services offers a safe space to Queer Youth every Wednesday. Each week, youth are served a meal, offered showers, peer
counseling & a structured program meant to keep the focus on community building.
LGBT Meditation & Mindfulness Group at the LGBT Center Wednesday 7pm – 8pm 1800 Market Street
Grow & eat greens at The Free Farm! Every Wednesday 10 am – 2 pm, Eddy & www.thefreefarm.org/
CUAV Wellness Wednesday Community United Against Violence (CUAV) Every Wednesday 4pm – 8pm 427 South Van Ness Ave btw
15th & 16th street Survivors of violence can get support, & come together with other LGBTQ survivors to heal, grow, & discuss how
we can build safer communities. We have games & art activities, & we share a home-cooked vegetarian meal. To get support, you
can also call our Safety Line at (415) 333-HELP (4357). Every Wednesday, 4-8 pm, at CUAV, 427 South Van Ness btw 15th & 16th St
http://www.cuav.org
EVERY THURSDAY
Stonewall Private Needle Exchange, Vein Care & Harm Reduction Counseling | Every Thursday | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | 1035 Market
4th floor Room 11 | Have a cup of tea & chat with Terry about vein care, how drugs are fitting into your world, or anything that is on
your mind. Over-amp/Overdose prevention & Naloxone distribution too | harm reduction supplies + syringes + helpful referrals,
too. All Welcome. tmorris@sfaf.org or 415 487-8043 Visit www.tspsfcom resources page for the safer injection slideshow & lots of
other info!
Stonewall Counseling for gay/bi men | M-F afternoons at 4:00 pm | 1035 Market 4th floor | Free walk-in counseling for gay/bi &
trans men who have sex with men interested in substance use support & counseling.
Stonewall Healing Arts Series | Every Thursday | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | 1035 Market 4th floor Room 3D | Stonewall, PROP, & Speed
Project clients are invited to this safe, supportive, non-judgmental space. On the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month: Acupuncture. A
drop-in, chair acupuncture treatment lounge (Limited to 10 -15 people). On the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month, Book Club:
BUDDAH’S BRAIN: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom. Join Jeremy Prillwitz & Rick Andrews hosting a book
study group exploring ways that stimulating & strengthening your brain can bring about more fulfilling relationships, a deeper
spiritual life, & a greater sense of inner confidence & worth. We’ll learn through reading, discussing interpretations & using simple
mindfulness practices to activate the brain states of calm, joy & compassion instead of worry, sorrow & anger. This clear down-toearth book is filled with practical tools & skills that you can use in daily life to tap the unused potential of your brain & rewire it over
time for greater well-being & peace of mind. (Can be attended at any time, at any chapter)
Stonewall Paso a Paso Grupo de Apoyo | Every Thursday | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | 1035 Market 4th floor Room 4A | Welcome to
Paso a Paso, a safe welcoming bilingual group for Latino gay, bi & men who have sex with men. We explore issues related to our
substance use, sexuality / culture in a basic, harm reduction process.
Glide Women's Center Support Group: Healthy Relationships | Every Thursday | 9am -10:30am | Glide | 330 Ellis St Room 101A |
In our daily circles, we encourage women to reduce the harm of risky behaviors by taking incremental steps toward healthier life
decisions & relationships. Each day, the women encourage each other in finding their own strength & voice. After each session, the
women are invited to eat breakfast together from 10:30 - 11am.
Glide Recovery Circle | Every Thursday | 10am -3:30pm | Glide | 330 Ellis St Room 5th Floor | We offer comprehensive, culturally
competent & trauma-informed support; our goal is to support an individual in their journey toward self-sufficiency & personal
growth. Comprehensive individualized needs assessment, individual counseling, peer facilitated “Recovery Circles”.
Main Library Job Seekers' Lab | Every Thursday | 2pm-5pm | Computer Training Room Main Library |100 Larkin St | Computers
with Internet connection are available for independent work creating or updating your resume, preparing job applications &/or
searching online for jobs. Handouts, books some staff assistance are available during drop in hours.
SFAF Grupo de Apoyo | Every Thursday | 3:00 pm | 1035 Market 4th floor Room 3B & 3C | For Spanish-speakers. El Grupo de
Apoyo Latino de La Fundación del SIDA de San Francisco es un grupo social y educativo que ofrece un espacio abierto, seguro, y
confidencial para apoyar a la comunidad Latina afectada por el VIH y SIDA. Es un grupo diverso, donde el respeto es la base para que
todos los asistentes puedan expresar libremente sus experiencias, identidad, étnicidad, nacionalidad, sexualidad, y creencias
religiosas. Todas las reuniones son en español y se llevan a cabo en un ambiente positivo, familiar, y confidencial. Ven a compartir
con nosotros, estamos seguros que encontrarás apoyo y recibirás información para mejorar tu calidad de vida. La Fundación del
SIDA de San Francisco ofrece servicios a cualquier persona sin importar su situación migratoria. Para mas información sobre El
Grupo, llama al (415) 487-8000. Since 1987, San Francisco AIDS Foundation has run El Grupo, a comprehensive support program for
Latinos and Latinas and their families. For those living with HIV, we want to increase overall wellness and prevent transmission. For
those who are HIV negative, we want them to remain negative and improve their overall health. We provide services to anyone
living with HIV, regardless of their immigration status. We have weekly support meetings, on Thursdays, which everyone is welcome
to attend. Also, we offer programs specifically for men who have sex with men who have a history of drug use or mental health
issues, and for trans-Latinas. We have workshops for people who are newly diagnosed and for long-term HIV survivors. Our
culturally-responsive work helps clients better adhere to medications and improve their overall health.For more information about
our Latino Programs, call (415) 487-8000.
Appointment-based therapy & Case Management for current and former sex workers
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Thursdays 10am-12pm at the St. James Infirmary 1372 Mission St. @ 10 street
Drop-in Therapy & Case Management for current and former sex workers
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Thursdays 12pm-2pm at the St. James Infirmary 1372 Mission St. @ 10 street
D-SINE Fashion Design & Garment Construction Class for current and former sex workers
Call to sign up (415) 554-8494
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Thursdays 12pm-3pm at the St. James Infirmary 1372 Mission St. @ 10 street
Appointment-based Transgender Services (Counseling, Medical & HRT),
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HIV & STI Testing Thursdays 1-4pm at the St. James Infirmary 1372 Mission St. @ 10 street
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Mission Community Market | Every Thursday | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Mercado Plaza | Barlett & 22 | The Mission Community
Market is a weekly, outdoor marketplace that celebrates the Mission’s diversity with fresh fruits & vegetables, street food, live
music, arts, local businesses, & after-school activities.
Doggy Yappy Hour: Free Sweets & Dog Treats | Every Thursday | 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm | K9 Scrub Club | 1734 Church Street | Indulge
in their free refreshments & sweets for humans, while your pup enjoys some complimentary carob treats (they can’t have
chocolate). It’s a fun way to get out for your evening walk, relax, & enjoy the company of other dog-friendly folks.
Twang Honky Tonk: Country DJs & Line Dancing | Every Thursday | 8:00 pm to 12:00 am | McTeague’s Saloon | 1237 Polk Street |
A nothing-fancy, fun & casual place to hang out with fellow country music fans, dancin’ to contemporary country music all night with
classic, outlaw & swing thrown in.
Men In Progress: Stage Two | Every Thursday | 5pm – 8pm | Glide | 330 Ellis St Freedom Hall | Run by men & designed for men,
Men In Progress is a Violence Intervention Program dedicated to working with all men in straightforward & practical ways on issues
that affect their lives. The goal is to support men to gain understanding & strength in their relationships with themselves, partners,
family, friends & community.
Zumba in the Park | Every Thursday | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Richmond Playground | 18th Ave & Lake | Come party yourself into shape
with free Zumba classes. Zumba is a latin-inspired, easy-to-follow calorie-burning dance-fitness party. You will get a great workout
while enjoying San Francisco’s wonderful weather, Parks, & Recreation Centers.
Yoga | Every Thursday | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Glide Family Housing | 125 Mason St. | Bay Area's most accomplished yoga teachers
are donating their skills for the well-being of our GLIDE Family. Please try to be on-time for your class. Yoga mats, straps & blocks
supplied! Beginners welcomed.
Free Comet Club Comedy | Every Thursday | 8:30-10 pm | Comet Club, 3111 Fillmore Street | Comet Club Comet Club Comedy is a
weekly free comedy showcase at the Comet Club in the Marina district of San Francisco, featuring local Bay Area comedians &
special guests.
“Nightlife on Mars” Underground Comedy Night | Every Thursday | 8:30 pm | Murphy’s Pub | 217 Kearny Street, San Francisco |
Nightlife on Mars is an underground comedy club at Murphy’s Pub. It’s a free weekly showcase of local (& sometimes national)
comedy talent right in the heart of downtown SF.
Living Well at Black Coalition on AID (BCA) This monthly LGBTQ luncheon & health fair on the third Thursday is aimed at supporting
& enhancing community health & wellness by providing health education classes, nutritious meals, complementary alternative
medicine, & stress reduction activities. Lunch is provided, so please RSVP. For more information, contact Francis Broome at (415)
615-9945, ext. 114.
Talking Circle: Native American Health Center SF Group Thursdays 2pm-4pm facilitated by Aurora Mameo 160 Capp Street
ASAP Counseling & Case Management Services Harm Reduction Group Every Thur. 10AM sign up- space is limited. Any questions
call 476-3902 Group meets from 10:30-12:30 every Thur. at 1930 Market St. @ Laguna St. This harm reduction group welcomes
everyone (men, women, transfolk, HIV+ & HIV- folks) & all goals around substance use &/or alcohol use are welcome. Coffee is
served.
LADIES NIGHT at MISSION NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER Every Thurday night is "Ladies' Night" at MNRC. Come check out this
amazing women-only event hosted by the Mission Neighborhood Resource Center, Women’s Community Clinic, & Homeless Youth
Alliance. Come for a nutritious meal, work on art projects, listen to music, or just relax. Also available are syringe exchange, DOPE
Project drug overdose prevention/response & free narcan, hygiene supplies, massage, medical care, & HIV testing. Food, music,
good company, & good times for women in the Mission on Thursday nights from 6-8PM at MNRC 165 Capp btw 16/17th
St. Vincent De Paul Society of San Francisco Wellness Center Men’s Support Group Please join us for social activities that include: Art
- Games – Cooking, Guest Speakers - Group sharing, Physical Activity - Nature Walks – Music, We are excited to explore the interest
of the group that will provide support & community for all participants. Thursdays from 2pm to 3pm Wellness Center 1175 Howard
Street btw 7th/8th , For more info. Contact Tyler Butterfield 415-552-5561x308 Email: TButterfield@svdpsf.org All groups are
open to Self-Identifying Men needing Care & the Support of Community
Harm Reduction Meditation Groups/Sittings with Rev. Jana Drakka www.janadrakka.com Thursdays- Garden Group in Langton
Gardens. 12-1:00pm Langton Garden 10 Langton Garden, Howard Street between 7th & 8th .
Meditation- Street Zendo: Mon., Tues., Thur. 9:00 am – 10:00 am, Fri.
9:00 am – 10:30 am, Sun. 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Nichiren
Shu Lineage) Faithful Fools: Drop by & say hello. 234 Hyde
Central City Hospitality House Community Arts Program Hospitality House’s program invites homeless & low income artists in to use
the studio, offers art instruction, writing workshops, art computer workstation. Community Arts Studio Open Studio Hours every
Thur. 10AM-3PM 3:00pm - 5:00pm Linocut Workshop/ 3:00pm - 5:00pm Ceremic: Hand Building Techniques/ 3:00pm - 5:00pm Fine
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Arts Workshop: Oil Painting 496 Natoma Street @ 6 street
ACUPUNCTURE Thursdays 1PM-3PM Immune Enhancement Project Drop In Acupuncture Clinic, by donation, no one turned away for
lack of funds. www.iepclinic.com 2450 16th street @ Sanchez
Lifering Support Group Thursdays7:30pm – 8:30pm at GLBTQ Center 1800 Market Secular alternative to (or addition to ) AA/12 Step
Self help recovery support groups.
Blur- Transgender & Gender-Variant Support Group Every Thur. 6:30 - 7:30pm Blur- Transgender & Gender-Variant Support Group.
Free Food Provided! Come & chat with other trans & gv people, facilitated by trans counselors. For 18-25 year old youth. At
Dimensions Clinic, 3850 17th St. SF, CA. http://www.dimensionsclinic.org
Shanti Cancer Services- Jeffrey's Place www.shanti.org Every Thur., 6:00pm – 7:30pm LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street,
Description: A bi-weekly support group for gay/bi/queer men who have had a cancer diagnosis, as well as those who are pre- or post treatment. This group provides facilitated peer support to eliminate the isolation & stigma of a cancer diagnosis. Drop-in or
contact T.J. at tlee@shanti.org or 415 674 4768.
First Thursday Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS) now has a two-spirit drum. All Two-Spirits & their allies are welcomed
to come learn to sing & drum our traditional songs on the 1st Thursday of every month from 7:15 - 9:00pm at LGBT Center at 1800
Market in SF. Jaynie Lara teaches the songs, sings & drums on the Sweet
Medicine Drum, an all Native women drum.
Rainbow Toastmaster's Club at the LGBTQ Center 1800 Market Every Thur. 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Luxnior Yoga Class at the LGBTQ Center 1800 Market Every Thur. 7:00-8:30 PM, Room 302 Sliding Scale $0 - $10 donation per class
no one turned away for lack of funds
SNAP Tallk! A new group for young gay, bi & trans men new to SF Every Thur. 7:00pm – 8:30pm at the LGTBQ Center 1800 Market
Yoga for the mature LGBT community Every Thur. 10am – 11am James Howell Studio, 66 Sanchez Street
Tropicana Dance Party Every Thursday 6PM Madrone 500 Divisadero St San Francisco,
Always Active Castro Street Senior Center Thursdays from 10:30-11:30am & Tuesdays from 10-11:00am Where: Castro Street Senior
Center What: Stay fit & have fun with friends! Application required. Click here
(http://www.alwaysactive.org/ALWAYSACTIVE.ORG/ENROLLMENT_1.html)
16th & Mission POETRY SLAM 9:00 p.m. every Thur. @ 16th St. BART Station 16th St. (at Mission)
Back to Basics•Reggae Every Thur. When Thu Oct 18 Where Bissap Baobab Village Time 10pm-12am Free!
Faithful Fools: Write On! … A Creative Writing Group led by Robert Harry Rovin Thurdayss 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Drop by & say hello.
234 Hyde Street
OpenHouse Women’s Group: The Openhouse women’s support group has been meeting weekly for over 2 years. This closed group
(not drop-in) meets every Thursday afternoon from 2-3:30PM. The group is professionally facilitated & serves as safe, confidential
space for Openhouse women to share in life’s challenges. It is a space where women get support & insight through their dialogue
with other 60+ women. Those interested in joining must schedule an intake interview with facilitator Fairley Parson, MSW, ASW.
Here we can discuss what you’re looking for in a group & see if it seems a good fit for you. Please call for more information or to
schedule an intake (415) 728-0193 or email her.Join us for a free women’s support group, especially dedicated to lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender women age 60 & above. What: a supportive place to talk to other women, build community, speak your truth,
& practice compassion & respect. This group will include time for relaxation exercises, check-ins, & the sharing of information &
resources.When: Every Thursday at 2 PM Where: The library room Congregation Sha’ar Zahav 290 Dolores St (16th & Dolores)
Open House Group for Mature Transgender & Transsexual Women When: 3rd Thursdays of the month – 7:00 – 8:30 pm Where:
Openhouse Community Room, 1800 Market Street, Room 306 What: Confidential, caring concern & connection for mature femaleidentified transwomen. For more information, contact Bertie by email bertieb1970@gmail.com.
EVERY FRIDAY
Stonewall TCB (Taking Care of Business) Group | Every Friday | 2:00 – 3:30 pm | 1035 Market street Room 3D | Come for some preweekend TLC at the TCB Friday walk in group for gay/bi men. Whether the coming weekend fills you with joy or the jitters…whether
you are new to Stonewall, curious & just dipping your toe in the water, or a long time Stonewall program participant, you are
welcome. Plan for the weekend you want with your peers & the support of counselors. Get nonjudgmental support to meet your
substance use goals: from safer use, to planned use, to reduced use, to partial abstinence, to abstinence. Group begins with a short
meditation & grounding exercise then invites members to chew on different topics each week.
Stonewall Counseling at Magnet Stonewall Counseling at Magnet in the Castro | Every Friday | 3:00, 3:40 & 4:20 pm | 4122 18th
street | Call Magnet at 415-581-1600 to schedule a 40-minute counseling session, for up to four sessions.
Stonewall Counseling for gay/bi men | M-F afternoons at 4:00 pm | 1035 Market 4th floor | Free walk-in counseling for gay/bi &
trans men who have sex with men interested in substance use support & counseling.
Stonewall Castro Harm Reduction Friday Night
Every Friday 6-7:30PM 4200 18th St. #203 A fun, friendly, welcoming place for gay, bi, MSM, interested in exploring their relationship to drugs,
sex, dating, & whatever you want to discuss. Come as you are, high or low or in between.
Grupo Lunas Latina Group at SFAF Fridays 10am-12pm 1035 Market Street Room 3C
Grupo Lunas is a Latina Group focusing on HIV and STI’s Prevention, screening and access to care for the Trans-Latina community.
This Group is in Spanish and we have a weekly topic presentation.
Nuestra Gente Group + Movie at SFAF for the Gay, Bi-Sexual, and Hetero-Flexible Latino Immigrant community Fridays 2- 4:00pm
1035 Market Street, Room 3C The Nuestra Gente group focuses on HIV and STI prevention, screening and access to Care for. This
Group is in Spanish and we have a weekly movie.
La Voz Latina at SFAF for the Gay, Bi-Sexual, and Hetero-Flexible Latino Immigrant community
Fridays 5-6:30pm 1035 Market Street, Room 3C La Voz Latina group focuses on HIV and STI’s Prevention, screening and access to
care. This Group is in Spanish and we have a weekly Karaoke contest.
Theater Games & Song! Class led by professionals. Friday Fun at the Wellness Center!
Drop-ins are Welcome. Program is FREE. Every Friday 2:00pm to 3:00pm ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY SAN FRANCISCO WELLNESS
CENTER 1175 Howard Street (between 7th & 8th)
For more information, please call: 415-552-5561.
Glide Women's Center Support Group: Finding Our Voices/Defending Our Lives | Every Thursday | 9m -10:30am Glide | 330 Ellis St
Room 101A | In our daily circles, we encourage women to reduce the harm of risky behaviors by taking incremental steps toward
healthier life decisions & relationships. Each day, the women encourage each other in finding their own strength & voice. After each
session, the women are invited to eat breakfast together from 10:30 - 11am.
Grupo de Mujeres | Every Friday | 10:00 am | 1035 Market street Room |
Homeless Youth Alliance Hosts Game Group | Every Friday | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Park Meeting Room | 1833 Page Street | Drop in
for games & snacks. Hosted by Homeless Youth Alliance.
Movies for Latinos | Every Friday | 2:30 pm | 1035 Market street Room | In Spanish.
Latino Karaoke| Every Friday | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm | 1035 Market street Room | In Spanish.
“Off the Grid” Friday Night Food Truck Party | Every Friday | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Fort Mason Center | Marina Blvd. & Buchanan
St | street food, classic arcade games, & specialized retail vendors. Get your groove on to DJs from 5-7:30 pm, & live bands from 810:30 pm.
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Castro Harm Reduction Friday | Every Friday | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | 4200 18 Street #203 | A fun, friendly, welcome place for gay, bi,
MSM interested in exploring their relationship to drugs, sex, dating & whatever you want to discuss. Come as you are, high, low or in
between.
Zumba in the Park | Every Friday | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Mission Playground | 19th & Linda | Come party yourself into shape with free
Zumba classes. Zumba is a latin-inspired, easy-to-follow calorie-burning dance-fitness party. You will get a great workout while
enjoying San Francisco’s wonderful weather, Parks, & Recreation Centers.
Zumba in the Park | Every Friday | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Palega Recreation Center | 500 Felton St.|
Zumba in the Park | Every Friday | 6:45pm – 7:45pm | Eureka Valley Recreation Center | 100 Collingwood Street |
Circus Skills Jam Class | Most Wednesdays & Fridays | 7 to 9 pm | Circus Center | 755 Frederick St | This class is open to everyone
at no charge & no experience is necessary. Every week is different, but you may learn how to ride a unicycle, juggle, play on a
balance board, use devil sticks, or walk a tightrope. Free, but an RSVP is required
(https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/home?studioid=16768) ; class has a 25 person maximum. Please make sure to check-in
before 6:45 pm.
Flicker Feather: Native American Health Center SF Group 12pm-4pm facilitated by Laura Cedilla 160 Capp Street
All Nation Red Road Native American Health Center SF Group 3:30-5pm Facilitated by Rodney Little Bird 160 Capp Street
Wellness Clinic at Asian Pacific Islander Wellness Center Fridays 1pm-6pm 730 Polk Street, 4th Floor
The Wellness Clinic is a free medical clinic which provides holistic, high quality, culturally competent & linguistically accessible
primary health care, preventive care, & early intervention as well as behavioral health services. Our services are available free-ofcharge for low income, uninsured or under-insured San Franciscans who would otherwise have no access to health care.
Ladies Who Lunch at Asian Pacific Islander Wellness Center Fridays 2:30pm – 3:30pm 730 Polk Street, 4th Floor,
A peer-led support group, with a light homemade lunch. Open to all. Food Provided
Friday Night Youth Drop-In Fridays 5pm – 9pm Eureka Valley Recreation Center, 100 Collingwood
D.R.E.A.A.M. Project is a new program working with LGBTQQI African American men, ages 18-30.Free HIV testing, Case
Management, linkage to services & care. Come get some food, watch videos, play games & connect with other LGBTQQ Youth 30 &
under. Contact: Blue Williams 415-575-0150 X 273 bwilliams@sfaf.org
LGBT Senior Mindfulness Meditation Group by Open House http://openhouse-sf.org/event/the-sequoias/
When: Every Friday at 11:00am Where: The Sequoias Retirement Community, 1400 Geary Street (between Laguna & Gough) What:
The practice of meditation has been an important part of virtually all spiritual traditions for over three thousand years. Meditation
has been scientifically demonstrated to lower blood pressure, ease anxiety & depression, & alleviate pain & stress. Join us in this
free, non-denominational, drop-in group where we will learn to meditate & discuss its applications & benefits to daily
lives.Instructor David Lewis has practiced meditation for 40 years, & is a facilitator at the San Francisco’s Gay Buddhist Fellowship.
You can contact him at dewilewis@yahoo.com or call 415-296-8995 x16 for more information.
Shanti HIV Services- Women Experiencing Support Group Every Fri. 9:30am – 11:30am|Shanti, 730 Polk Street, 94109 A supportive
environment for all HIV positive women. A place to check-in, get support, meet new people, & have breakfast. Kelly at
khansen@shanti.org or 415 674 4704
Central City Hospitality House Community Arts Program . Arts program invites low income & homeless artists in to use the studio,
offers art instruction, writing workshops, art computer workstation. Community Arts Studio Hours every Fri. 1PM-6PM 10:00am 12:00pm Matting Workshop & Framing / 10:00am - 12:00pm Fine Arts Workshop: Drawing / 1:00pm - 6:00pm Open Studio 496
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Natoma Street @ 6 street
ACCUPUNCTURE Fridays 1PM-2PM Immune Enhancement Project Drop In Acupuncture Clinic, by donation, no one turned away for
lack of funds. www.iepclinic.com 2450 16th street @ Sanchez
ACUPUNCTURE at Haight Ashbury Free Clinic 1735 Mission Street @Duboce Fridays 12-4PM Drop in Acupuncture, free- sliding scale
0-$100.00
Free Range Fridays: Honky Tonk Live Music Night | Richmond Dist. Fridays - 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE Velo Rouge Cafe | 798 Arguello
Blvd,
Friday Night Outdoor Roller Skate DJ Party: 8:45 pm | Cost: FREE Ferry Building | The Embarcadero & Ferry Plaza,
Free Your Mind: Queer Youth Arts & Crafts Every Fri. 4pm – 7pm Bay Positives 701 Oak @ Fillmore. A program of the SF LGBT Center
Youth Program & Bay Positives. A weekly arts & crafts night for queers ages 26 & under.
LGBT Veterans Support Group Fridays @ 2:00 PM Ft Miley - Building 8 4150 Clement Street San Francisco Information Contacts: Eric:
415-281-5140 Angie: 415-22104810 ext 6308.
LGBT Seniors Afternoon Films Program by Open House www.openhouse-sf.org
Mondays (new releases) & Fridays (film classics) from 12:45-TBD At the Castro Senior Center 110 Diamond Street, 2 Blocks from
Castro Muni Station
Fashion Studio Happy Hour Shopping Party | SoMa Fridays 4:40 pm to 7:00 pm | 440 Brannan Studio Showroom | Sip on wine &
beer while browsing their collection of unique styles by local designers.
Free Fri. Chicken Wing Buffet & $3 Cocktails | Castro Every Fri. - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE* WITH DRINK PURCHASE The
Lookout | 3600 16th St @ Market St, San Francisco, CA.
Free “Oysters on the Half Shell” Fridays Every Fri. - 5:30 pm El Rio | 3158 Mission St (@ Cesar Chavez) El Rio,
South of Market Architecture Stroll | SoMa Every Fri. - 10:00 am | Cost: FREE* Yerba Buena Lane | Yerba Buena Ln & Mission, SF
South of Market Architecture Stroll |
Faithful Fools: “Write for Life” … Journaling Workshops led by Dr. Sheppard Kominars Fridays 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Drop by & say hello.
234 Hyde Street Let’s Talk.Telephone: 415-474-0508
F!#&ing Free Fridays: Improv Comedy Fridays - 10:30 pm FREE WITH RSVP http://freecomedyFridays-eorg.eventbrite.com/ The
Dark Room | 2263 Mission Street improvised comedy show
EVERY SATURDAY
Zumba in the Park | Every Saturday | 9:00 am to 10:00 am | Minnie & Lovie Ward Rec Center | 650 Capitol | Come party yourself
into shape with free Zumba classes. Zumba is a latin-inspired, easy-to-follow calorie-burning dance-fitness party. You will get a great
workout while enjoying San Francisco’s wonderful weather, Parks, & Recreation Centers.
Zumba in the Park | Every Saturday | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Balboa Park | San Jose Ave & Havelock |
Zumba in the Park | Every Saturday | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Glen Canyon Park | Bosworth & O’Shaughnessy |
Zumba in the Park | Every Saturday | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Potrero Hill Rec Center | 801 Arkansas St |
Yoga | Every Saturday | 10:30am to 12pm | Glide Family Housing | 125 Mason St. | Bay Area's most accomplished yoga teachers are
donating their skills for the well-being of our GLIDE Family. Please try to be on-time for your class. Yoga mats, straps & blocks
supplied! Beginners welcomed.
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Free Seasonal Cooking Demos | Every Saturday | 11:00 am | CUESA Classroom (under the white tents
in front of the Ferry Building) | The Embarcadero & Ferry Plaza | Free cooking demos are free to the public, with recipes & samples
for all
Let’s Kick ASS Stronger: a gentle, group movement class for long-term survivors.
It is promoting FUN and FUNction with a low impact fitness and mobility aimed for individuals of all performance levels, whether you
have neuropathy, arthritis or are just itching to move around and feel better in your body! A class for beginners led by: Raad Shebib
We know what you are thinking, “Exercise?” but movement is THE best thing you can do for yourself as you age. Study after study
bears this out. And we have FUN! Join us every Saturday from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Wear something comfortable. We'll provide
music and water. Eureka Valley Rec Center San Francisco, California 94114
Zumba in the Park | Every Saturday | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Parkside Square | 28th Ave & Vicente
Zumba in the Park | Every Saturday | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Bernal Heights Recreation Center | 500 Moultrie St
Chess Club | Every Saturday | 1:00 pm – 3:00pm | Excelsior Meeting Room | 4400 Mission Street |
Dr's Orders Group at API Wellness Center Alternating Saturdays 2pm – 5pm To enroll to attend this group contact Nikki Calma @
titaaida@apiwellness.org . 730 Polk Street, 4th Floor A new informative learning workshop that aims to enhance one’s proficiency
in communications with their health providers.
Tranzotica At API Wellness Center Saturdays 3pm – 5pm 730 Polk Street, 4th Floor
A discussion group for transgender people of color with a focus of African American transgender culture.
San Francisco Walking Dykes meet in Golden Gate Park Every Sat. 11am – 12pm |FREE Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park
(In Front) For more information, mhughes56@comcast.net.
Grow & eat greens at The Free Farm! Every Sat. 10 am – 2 pm Eddy & Gough http://www.thefreefarm.org.
Basic Mouse & Typing Skills (Sat, 10:15 - 11:00/Tues, 1:00-2:00) EVERY WEEK100 Larkin
Weight Watchers at the GLBT Center Saturdays 9:30am – 10:30am 1800 Market Street
Senior Games at the GLBQ Center Every Sat. 10am – 1pm 1800 Market LGBT people aged 60
LifeRing Support Group at the GLBTQ Center Saturdays 10am – 11am 1800 Market Street Secular Alternative (or addition) to
AA/NA support groups
Free Marina Green Fitness Court Bootcamp | Marina Every Sat. - 8am, 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm)
Faerie Coffee now at Celtic Coffee Company Sat, April 14, 12:00pm – 1:30pm 142 McAllister between Leavenworth and Hyde,
around noon (stick around in case people are late.) http://www.radfae.org
Wilde Chats at Sweet Inspirations Sat. 10:30am – 11:30am, 2239 Market Street between Sanchez & Noe
Saturdays 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Art Group for LGBT Seniors This is a supportive & fun environment for LGBT people 60+. Materials supplied. All levels welcome.
Meet new people. Play & create. 30th St Senior Center, 225 30th Street, 3rd Fl
Dance & Drumming - Les Bantus Congolese Dance & Drum Classes African American Art & Culture Complex 762 Fulton Street, Adult
Classes (Dance Studio A, 3rd Floor) Dance - 2 p.m. Drumming - 3 p.m. 415/302 8692.
Free Outdoor Yoga Day Every Sat. - 11:00 am Rec Field: Golden Gate
Free Sat. Yoga in the Park Every Sat. - 9:00 am | Cost: FREE Alamo Square Park | Scott St. & Fulton
Faithful Fools: Movie Night Second Sat. of each month at 7:00 pm. 234 Hyde Street
Faithful Fools: Gathering of Poets (open readings) Second & Fourth Saturdays each month 4:00 pm 234 Hyde
Free “Punk & Rock N Roll” Saturdays & $3 Drinks | Thee Parkside Every Sat. - 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Thee Parkside | 1600 17th Street, Free Punk & Rock N Roll Saturdays & $3 Drinks |
Free Outdoor BBQ | Lucky 13 Every Sat. - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | tips accepted & you should buy a drink 2140 Market St
EVERY SUNDAY
Zumba in the Park | Every Sunday | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Golden Gate Park Carousel Area | 198 John F. Kennedy Dr. | Come party
yourself into shape with free Zumba classes. Zumba is a latin-inspired, easy-to-follow calorie-burning dance-fitness party. You will get
a great workout while enjoying San Francisco’s wonderful weather, Parks, & Recreation Centers.
Zumba in the Park | Every Sunday | 10:30 am to 11:30 am | Crocker Amazon Playground | Moscow & Italy |
Zumba in the Park | Every Sunday | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Sunset Recreation Center| 2201 Lawton Street
Off the Grid: Presidio Picnic & Food Truck Party | Every Sunday | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Main Post Lawn | 103 Montgomery Street,
Main Post | Expect live music, free games & stands from San Francisco restaurants, food trucks, local farms & retailers.
Keepin' it Real | Every Sunday | 1pm to 3pm | Glide | 330 Ellis St. Freedom Hall | A weekly support group for dealing with issues
ranging from overeating, to drugs & alcohol, to bad relationships - anything we need to recover from. Drop-ins welcome!
Zumba in the Park | Every Sunday | 1pm to 2pm | Rossi Park | Arguello Blvd @ Anza
Sunday. Funday Dance Party 3- 8:00 pm The Cafe | 2369 Market Sreet,
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party Sun. 1:00 to 5:00 pm Golden Gate Park | 6th Avenue & Kennedy
Free Zumba Dance Party In the Park | SF Sundays11:45am Margaret Hayward Playground | 1016 Laguna Street Taught by Willa
Zhou, certified Zumba instructor. First timers welcome as well as song requests.
Lindy in the Park: Free Outdoor Swing Dance | Golden Gate Park Every Sun. - 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE* Golden Gate Park |
JFK Drive at 8th Ave., Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, near the de Young Museum
Free Dive Bar BBQ | Bender’s Bar & Grill Every Sun. - 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Cost: Free* Free, but you'll have to buy the drinks
Bender’s Bar & Grill | 806 South Van Ness Ave., Free Dive Bar BBQ |
Free Rooftop Yoga Sundays |Sundays 11:00am | Lombardi Sports | 1600 Jackson Street San Francisco |
Free Kundalini Yoga Day in the Park |Sundays 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dolores Park | 19th Street & Dolores Street
“Return of the Cypher” Hip-Hop & Beatbox Jam | Sundays 9:00 pm | Boom Boom Room | 1601 Fillmore St., San Francisco Return of
the Cypher is free live Hip-Hop show every Sunday at the Boom Boom Room that features an ever-changing lineup of artists and
improvised sessions where beatboxers, emcees, and musicians collaborate in a spontaneous combustion of soulful skill.
Hillbilly Hootenanny West Side Revue |Sundays 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Riptide | 3639 Taraval San Francisco |
Open House GLBT Seniors Women’s 3nd Sunday Gathering at Francis of Assisi Community 145 Guerrero Street, 2 blocks from F-Line
trolley Price: Free & Accessible. Nibbles provided, but if you can, please bring something to share. Please note: We invite all women
to join us on the Second Sunday of each month to establish an ongoing circle connection & community with other lesbian, bi, &
transgender women 55+.
Open House GLBT Seniors Men’s 2nd Sunday Potluck at Francis of Assisi Community 145 Guerrero Street, 2 blocks from F-Line trolley
Price: Free & Accessible Please note: This is an event for men-identified persons. Transgender men are always welcome. For more
information, call Openhouse at 415-296-8995, x303. 2nd Sundays in are Sunday July 13, Sunday August 10th, Sunday Sept.14, Sun,
Nov.9, Sun Dec. 14
Looking for a study? Go to www.clinicaltrials.gov to learn to search all of the NIH funded studies. There is a
tutorial on using the site & tips for narrowing your search to make it easier to find studies you would be
eligible for.
SHANTI ACTIVITIES PROGRAM: The Shanti activities program offers Shanti clients an opportunity to enjoy some of the Bay Area’s
most interesting activities & events while socializing & establishing connections with their peers. Event tickets are free & include
concerts, live theater, sports events, opera, ballet, workshops, classes, day trips, movie night & more. Call (415)674-4754 for more
information
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