by Juliana Birnbaum Fox
At Youth and Guns: Stopping Violence Before It Starts, a panel of key players who work to reduce youth violence in California will discuss how to prevent homicide, the leading cause of death in 15 to 19 year-old Californians. They will ex- plore how a community can work to keep young people out of trouble and how to make California a safer state. On Monday, Sept. 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the Club offi ce, 595 Market St., 2nd fl oor, San Francisco The event is FREE for Members and Students and $18 for Non-Members. To buy tickets call 415-597-6705 or register at www.commonwealthclub.org.
Eviction Defense Collaborative Hosts Annual Awards
The EDC, a legal assistance provider for San Francisco tenants facing homelessness, will be hosting its Annual Awards Event on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 5: 30 – 8:00 p.m. Wine and appetizers will be served, and live music by The Shut-Ins will be provided. At Morrison & Foerster, 425 Market Street in San Francisco. $20 suggested donation. For more information call 415-947-0797 x115.
Party to raise funds for Nicaraguans affected by Hurricane Felix
Son de Caña, a San Francisco-based salsa band, will be playing at an event to raise funds for the people in the Atlantic Coast in Nicaragua affected by Hurricane Felix. The event will be held during the celebration of Nicaraguan independence from Spain. There will be typical Nicaraguan food: Vigorón, Gallo Pinto, and from the Atlantic coast: Rondón. The special attraction of the day will be the competition of Palo de Mayo. On Sept 14 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Club Roccapulco, 3140 Mission Street in San Francisco. Tickets are $10 advance at $15 at the door. For information call 510-459-5950.
Shakespear in the Park
Free Shakespeare in the Park’s latest offering: Pericles
Although a runaway hit in the Bard’s time, Pericles is now rarely produced.
The story centers around a young man, Pericles, who as a young man embarks on an epic journey that leads him from a tragic shipwreck to a joyful marriage and from the loss of his beloved daughter to a surprising reunion.
Free Shakespeare fans should arrive about an hour early to secure the best seating and bring a blanket, cushion and/or low-back folding chair for additional comfort while viewing the performance. Snacks and beverages are available and audience members are invited to bring their own picnics as well. See Pericles live in the Presidio Main Post Lawn (between Graham Street and Keyes Avenue) from Aug. 30 through Sept. 21. Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays and Labor Day Monday at 2:30 p.m.
For more information visit www.sfshakes.org or call the information line at 415-865-4434.
