03/20/2010 - 10:00am "Spring Bling" Annual Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society Gem & Mineral show
Rocks, gems, jewelry and fossils for sale. 10AM/5PM Saturday & Sunday March 20th & 21st, Vallejo Elks Lodge 559, 2850 Redwood Pkwy. Vallejo.
www.iwired.org
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03/20/2010 - 11:00am THE EXPLORATORIUM PRESENTS PHYSICS OF TOYS: LET'S MAKE SOME NOISE
FEELING HO-HUM? DRUM UP SOME FUN MAKING TOYS THAT SQUAWK, BOOM, BUZZ, AND ROAR ON SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 11AM-3PM. TAKE HOME WHAT YOU MAKE. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.
FOR AGES 6 AND UP. PHYSICS OF TOYS IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF ADMISSION TO THE EXPLORATORIUM.
www.EXPLORATORIUM.edu.
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03/20/2010 - 12:31pm Peace Festival
Unity of Berkeley, a positive progressive spiritual community located at 2401 Le Conte Ave in Berkeley is hosting a peace festival March 20th. "What Peace Means to Me" All are invited to submit art projects, music, video and essays. www.unitypeacefilmproject.com
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03/20/2010 - 2:00pm Pruning Japanese Gardens in Spring
Hakone Estate & Gardens presents a class on Saturday, March 20th, 2PM–5PM at Hakone Estate & Gardens, 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. Learn aesthetics and pruning techniques for the woody plants used in Japanese-style gardens. The class fee is $40, or less. 510-658-4941, www.hakone.us
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03/20/2010 - 2:00pm Replay: Inside the Exploratorium Film Collection
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Exploratorium has opened its film archives . On Saturdays, March 13th, 20th, and 27th, at 2pm, Bay Area filmmakers will screen contemporary works alongside classic films from the collection.
exploratorium.edu
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03/20/2010 - 3:10pm The 2010 Fourth Annual San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON
Over 80 chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries, other culinary artisans and CHEESE!, Saturday March 20th, at the Fort Mason Center's Festival Pavilion in SF. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, buyers and journalists can experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world's great culinary metropolitan areas. Rouge et Noir, www.sfchocolatesalon.com
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03/20/2010 - 3:58pm Kismet
Lyric Theatre continues its 37th season with a fully staged production of the musical Kismet, March 20th through March 28th at the historic Montgomery Theatre in Downtown San Jose. Stage direction by Stephen D. Maddox, music directed and conducted by Jean Narunsky. 408-986-1455, www.lyrictheatre.org.
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03/20/2010 - 4:03pm The 4th Annual Seminar on Post-High-School Transition Planning for Young Adults
March 20th at Lafayette Park Hotel.
www.orionacademy.org.
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03/20/2010 - 4:04pm FACE (Family Aid Catholic Education)
In order to continue its mission of providing tuition grants to low-income students attending Catholic schools in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties, FACE will hold its 27th Annual Gala Auction, on March 20th at the new Cathedral of Christ the Light at Oakland’s Lake Merritt.
510-628-2155, www.faceofoakland.org.
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03/20/2010 - 4:05pm Bay Area Girls Rock Camp
On March 20th, Bay Area Girls Rock Camp will celebrate the end of the Girls Rock After School Program at the Oakland Metro Operahouse. Twelve bands will perform their original songs. Come experience what Bay Area Girls Rock Camp is all about!
www.bayareagirlsrockcamp.org.
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03/20/2010 - 4:05pm The Vagina Monologues
V-Day Lafayette will present The Vagina Monologues at the Veterans Memorial Building on March 19th, 20th and 21st to benefit the Gretta Foundation whose mission is to increase the global nurseforce.
www.grettafoundation.org.
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03/20/2010 - 4:06pm The Princess Project
The Princess Project will hold prom dress giveaways in Oakland on March 13th and in San Francisco on March 20th and 27th.
www.princessproject.org.
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03/20/2010 - 4:07pm New Dogs for OPD
We all know that budget deficits are stressing our public services -- but there is a way to help. Pet Food Express is trying to raise enough money this weekend (March 20th, 21st) to buy 2 new police dogs for the Oakland Police Department. All you have to do is go to any Pet Food Express store in Oakland and donate or buy a dog wash -- and Pet Food Express will match your donations dollar-for-dollar. www.petfoodexpress.com.
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03/20/2010 - 4:10pm Kickoff Classic Model Contest and Display
Remember when plastic models were just for kids? They aren’t any more. See the amazing work of the west coast’s best modelers at the Santa Clara Convention Center on March 20. For more information, call (510) 769-8316
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03/20/2010 - 6:00pm Ala Costa Fundraiser
Ala Costa is an after-school enhanced learning program for children with developmental disabilities…their fundraising Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball is March 20th, 6-11pm, in San Ramon.
www.alacostacenter.org.
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03/20/2010 - 7:00pm The Breaking the Silence on Autism BENEFIT MIXER
Saturday, March 20th from 7 to 10:30pm at the San Jose City College Main Gym. There will be food, drinks, glow sticks and a Wild 94.9 DJ!! All proceeds will benefit Pacific Autism Center for Education. The dance is open to ALL Bay Area high school students.
pace.ticketleap.com.
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03/21/2010 - 10:00am "Spring Bling" Annual Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society Gem & Mineral show
Rocks, gems, jewelry and fossils for sale. 10AM/5PM Saturday & Sunday March 20th & 21st, Vallejo Elks Lodge 559, 2850 Redwood Pkwy. Vallejo.
www.iwired.org
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03/21/2010 - 2:00pm The Mighty Wurlitzer: Music at the Movies
Oakland East Bay Symphony
Friday, March 19, 8pm, Sunday, March 21, 2pm, Screening of the silent film The General. Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland. 800-745-3000,
www.oebs.org.
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03/21/2010 - 3:19pm 28th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival
March 11th through the 21st. For information, visit www.asianamericanmedia.org
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03/21/2010 - 3:27pm DIRTY BLONDE
The comedy will be presented Feb. 26 to March 21 at the 6th Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa. Call 707-523-4185 or visit www.6thstreetplayhouse.com
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03/21/2010 - 3:56pm LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
Broadway San Jose presents the delightfully pink smash hit in its first national tour. March 16 – 21, San Jose Center for the Performing Arts,
255 Almaden Blvd, (408) 792-4111, www.sjtix.com, www.broadwaysanjose.com.
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03/21/2010 - 4:01pm 3rd ANNUAL BENICIA RUN FOR EDUCATION
SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 21. THIS FUN FAMILY EVENT WILL BENEFIT THE BENICIA EDUCATION FOUNDATION, AND IT INCLUDES A CHOICE OF THREE COURSES: 1-MILE KIDS RUN, 5K WALK/RUN, AND A 10K RUN.
WWW.ONYOURMARKEVENTS.COM.
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03/21/2010 - 4:05pm The Vagina Monologues
V-Day Lafayette will present The Vagina Monologues at the Veterans Memorial Building on March 19th, 20th and 21st to benefit the Gretta Foundation whose mission is to increase the global nurseforce.
www.grettafoundation.org.
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03/21/2010 - 4:07pm New Dogs for OPD
We all know that budget deficits are stressing our public services -- but there is a way to help. Pet Food Express is trying to raise enough money this weekend (March 20th, 21st) to buy 2 new police dogs for the Oakland Police Department. All you have to do is go to any Pet Food Express store in Oakland and donate or buy a dog wash -- and Pet Food Express will match your donations dollar-for-dollar. www.petfoodexpress.com.
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03/21/2010 - 6:00pm "Fictional Spouses: Writing While Married"
A benefit for WE-ACTx, a nonprofit that provides clinical services for HIV positive women and children in Rwanda, is happening Sunday, March 21st at 6pm. Outspoken and thought-provoking author Ayelet Waldman is joined by husband, Pulitzer-prize winningauthor Michael Chabon at Congregation Sha’ar Zahav, 290 Dolores Street (at 16th St.), SF. 415.863-4676 x3, www.we-actx.org.
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03/22/2010 - 7:00pm Learn more about the Peace Corps.
On Monday, March 22nd, Peace Corps Volunteers will share stories and photographs of their diverse and inspiring agricultural and environmental projects in various countries.7PM, Danville Library, 400 Front Street,
(925) 837-4889, www.ccclib.org.
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03/24/2010 - 1:00pm Special Needs Trust
Attend the upcoming free seminar about the benefits and operation of Special Needs Trusts in Palo Alto on Wednesday, March 24th 1pm. This seminar will be presented by Michael Gilfix, a nationally known attorney who has been working in this specialized field for over 30 years. Co-sponsoring organizations include the Morgan Autism Center, Easter Seals, The Alzheimers Association, the Pacific Autism Center for Education, and a half dozen others. 650-493-8070 or register at Gilfix
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03/25/2010 - 3:28pm Self-Healing
The School of Self-Healing in San Francisco is offering a free class on March 25th about the principles of self-healing through movement and massage. 415-666-9574, www.self-healing.org
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03/25/2010 - 3:38pm Equivocation
Shakespeare and his company play a high-stakes political game as they struggle to stage the truth, stay true to their convictions, and keep their heads. Marin Theatre Company March 25 through April 25. 415-388-5208, marintheatre.org
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03/25/2010 - 3:39pm OTHELLO
SAN FRANCISCO’S AFRICAN-AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PRESENTS AN INCENDIARY VERSION OF OTHELLO, MARCH 25TH THROUGH APRIL 18TH AT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN ART AND CULTURAL COMPLEX IN SF. 800-838-3006,
WWW.AFRICANAMERICANSHAKES.ORG
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03/26/2010 - 10:00am Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival
Carlmont Village Shopping Center in Belmont on Ralston Avenue at Alameda de las Pulgas, Friday through Sunday, March 26-28, 10am-5pm.
www.pacificfinearts.com
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03/26/2010 - 3:25pm Mark Twain's "IS HE DEAD?"
Presented by Cinnabar Theater March 26 to April 17 at Cinnabar Theater in Petaluma. Call 707-763-8920 or visit www.cinnabartheater.org
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03/26/2010 - 4:00pm Friends of the San Francisco Public Library and the San Francisco Botanical Gard
Bibliophiles and plant lovers, get ready! Part book sale, part plant sale, March 26 4-8pm, March 27 10am-6pm, March 28 10am-4pm. The sale is free and open to the public. sfbotanicalgarden.org
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03/26/2010 - 7:00pm “Americans in Paris” Concert
Join the Grammy Award-winning San Francisco Girls Chorus and guest jazz ensemble, The Hot Club of San Francisco, as they celebrate the early 20th century Parisian spirit with the gala concert, held at 7pm on March 26th in the gilded splendor of the Herbst Theatre. sfgirlschorus.org
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03/27/2010 - 10:00am Friends of the San Francisco Public Library and the San Francisco Botanical Gard
Bibliophiles and plant lovers, get ready! Part book sale, part plant sale, March 26 4-8pm, March 27 10am-6pm, March 28 10am-4pm. The sale is free and open to the public. sfbotanicalgarden.org
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03/27/2010 - 10:00am Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival
Carlmont Village Shopping Center in Belmont on Ralston Avenue at Alameda de las Pulgas, Friday through Sunday, March 26-28, 10am-5pm.
www.pacificfinearts.com
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03/27/2010 - 11:00am MARCH MADNESS FOR THE MIND, THE ANNUAL STUDENT INVENTORS' FAIR
WITNESS STATE-OF-THE-ART INVENTIONS THAT MAY LEAD TO THE CREATION OF SOCIALLY BENEFICIAL NEW BUSINESSES AT THE
EXPLORATORIUM ON SATURDAY, MARCH 27, FROM 11AM-2PM. INCLUDED IN THE
PRICE OF ADMISSION TO THE EXPLORATORIUM.
exploratorium.edu
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03/27/2010 - 1:00pm Fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network
Miss Alameda, Jessica Robinson, will hold a fundraiser to benefit the Children's Miracle Network. It's on Saturday, March 27th, 1PM at the Rock Wall Wine Company, 2301 Monarch Street, Alameda. The Rock Wall Wine Company is located northwest of the Seaplane Lagoon, near the intersection of West Tower Avenue and Monarch Boulevard. From Oakland, take the Webster Tube to Alameda, and turn right on Ralph Appezzato Parkway/Atlantic, which turns into West Atlantic Avenue past Main Street. Turn right at Fer
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03/27/2010 - 2:00pm Replay: Inside the Exploratorium Film Collection
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Exploratorium has opened its film archives . On Saturdays, March 13th, 20th, and 27th, at 2pm, Bay Area filmmakers will screen contemporary works alongside classic films from the collection.
exploratorium.edu
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03/27/2010 - 2:00pm Halka by Stanisław Moniuszko
Presented by Pocket Opera and the Polish Arts & Cultural Foundation in English at the Legion of Honor on March 27th, 28th (2pm) and April 3rd at Julia Morgan Theater (7pm). 415-972-8934
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03/27/2010 - 2:35pm Girl Scout Cookies
Get your favorites like thin mints and samoas, plus the new cranberry and
white chocolate cookie, thank u berry munch. Cookies sales help girls learn to be confident and pay for camp, uniforms, programs, and more. ilovecookies.org
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03/27/2010 - 3:06pm LADY, BE GOOD
The madcap Gershwin musical runs March 5th through the 27th at Theatre on San Pedro Square, Tickets available at
tabardtheatre.org
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03/27/2010 - 3:33pm Parenting Workshops
Jewish Family and Children’s Services offers a variety of parenting workshops in February and March.
www.jfsc.org
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03/27/2010 - 3:42pm FREE Recycling
Acalanes High School in Lafayette is hosting a FREE Recycling event to benefit the school’s ”Build On Program” on March 27th and 28th.
www.unwaste.com
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03/27/2010 - 4:06pm The Princess Project
The Princess Project will hold prom dress giveaways in Oakland on March 13th and in San Francisco on March 20th and 27th.
www.princessproject.org.
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03/27/2010 - 8:00pm Enjoy HAPA
Contemporary Hawaiian music Saturday, March 27th at 8pm at Spreckels Performing Arts Center in Rohnert Park. 707-588-3400,
spreckelsonline.com
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03/28/2010 - 10:00am Friends of the San Francisco Public Library and the San Francisco Botanical Gard
Bibliophiles and plant lovers, get ready! Part book sale, part plant sale, March 26 4-8pm, March 27 10am-6pm, March 28 10am-4pm. The sale is free and open to the public. sfbotanicalgarden.org
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03/28/2010 - 10:00am Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival
Carlmont Village Shopping Center in Belmont on Ralston Avenue at Alameda de las Pulgas, Friday through Sunday, March 26-28, 10am-5pm.
www.pacificfinearts.com
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03/28/2010 - 1:00pm COMMUNITY FORUM AND UP-DATE ON HAITI
MARCH 28TH, 1-2PM, 2024 ASHBY AVE. IN BERKELEY, BETWEEN
SHATTUCK AND ADELINE. THE PRESENTERS ARE MISSIONARY LATANYA
WILLIAMS OF SEED FELLOWSHIP CHURCH IN PITTSBURG, AND HAITIAN
ACTIVIST-HISTORIAN PIERRE LABOSSIERE OF THE HAITIAN EMERGENCY
RELIEF FUND AND THE HAITIAN ACTION COMMITTEE. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, FREE. (510) 848-2050, www.cinnabartheater.org
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03/28/2010 - 2:00pm Halka by Stanisław Moniuszko
Presented by Pocket Opera and the Polish Arts & Cultural Foundation in English at the Legion of Honor on March 27th, 28th (2pm) and April 3rd at Julia Morgan Theater (7pm). 415-972-8934
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03/28/2010 - 3:42pm FREE Recycling
Acalanes High School in Lafayette is hosting a FREE Recycling event to benefit the school’s ”Build On Program” on March 27th and 28th.
www.unwaste.com
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03/28/2010 - 3:43pm JERO, Japan’s 2008 Best New Performer
See JERO, Japan’s 2008 Best New Performer, in Concert in his West Coast Debut benefiting the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California at the Palace of Fine Arts on March 28th.
415-392-4400, cityboxoffice.com
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03/28/2010 - 3:58pm Kismet
Lyric Theatre continues its 37th season with a fully staged production of the musical Kismet, March 20th through March 28th at the historic Montgomery Theatre in Downtown San Jose. Stage direction by Stephen D. Maddox, music directed and conducted by Jean Narunsky. 408-986-1455, www.lyrictheatre.org.
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03/28/2010 - 4:00pm The Wild Book Show, 2010
Gallery Route One is having a closing party. Rain or Shine March 28th 4-6pm. Gloria Matuszewski "Fields of Time" and Andrew Romanoff showing concurrently. The Wild Book Show is sponsored by GRO and Point Reyes Books to benefit GRO's Artists in the Schools Program. Gallery Route One, located on Highway 1 in Point Reyes, open 11 to 5 everyday except Tuesday. 415. 663.1347, www.galleryrouteone.org
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03/30/2010 - 11:00am BayAreaHires Job Fair
Register now and you will receive the company list and our online job fair guide. Free RESUME REVIEWS will be available at the event from our two local career experts. Age Suitability: 18 and up. Tuesday, March 30 11- 2PM Holiday Inn San Jose 1740 NorthFirst St, San Jose FREE (877) 561-5627, www.BayAreaHires.com
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03/30/2010 - 3:44pm The 23rd Annual “Solo Mujeras” art show
Now underway at the Mission Cultural Center in San Francisco to celebrate Women’s History Month.
www.missionculturalcenter.org
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03/31/2010 - 4:48pm “Let the Eagle Fly-The Story of Cesar Chavez”
Presented by The Chavez Family Vision, March 5th through the 31st at San Jose City College Theatre.
www.chavezfv.org
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04/02/2010 - 3:07pm “SUNSETS AND MARGARITAS”
THEATREWORKS PRESENTS THE DELIGHTFUL COMIC CONFECIÓN PLAYING MARCH 10 THROUGH APRIL 2 AT LUCIE STERN THEATRE IN PALO ALTO. FOR TICKETS AND INFO, CALL (650) 463-1960 OR VISIT
THEATREWORKS.ORG
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04/03/2010 - 1:45pm Learn Japanese
Learn Japanese at Soko Gakuen, San Francisco's nonprofit Japanese language school. 11 3-hour classes meet once a week. enjoy activities like calligraphy, brush painting, Japanese cuisine, and film. 415-928-9608, sokogakuen.org
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04/03/2010 - 7:00pm Halka by Stanisław Moniuszko
Presented by Pocket Opera and the Polish Arts & Cultural Foundation in English at the Legion of Honor on March 27th, 28th (2pm) and April 3rd at Julia Morgan Theater (7pm). 415-972-8934
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04/03/2010 - 8:00pm "Macho Bravado" World Premiere by the Asian American Theater Company
A new play about a Korean American soldier who returns from the Middle East only to find a greater battle at home. Although he became sterile during the war, he discovers that his wife has great news for him...she's pregnant. Confronted with questions of infidelity and self-doubt, the couple struggles to maintain the macho bravado that defined their relationship before the war. April 3-25 at the Thick House in SF. asianamericantheater.org.
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04/11/2010 - 2:28pm CUTTING BALL THEATER
CONTINUES ITS 10TH SEASON WITH …AND JESUS MOONWALKS THE MISSISSIPPI, A NEW PLAY BY MARCUS GARDLEY, PLAYING MARCH 12-APRIL 11 AT THE CUTTING BALL THEATER IN RESIDENCE AT EXIT ON TAYLOR. 800-838-3006, CUTTINGBALL.COM
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04/11/2010 - 2:34pm Pinocchio!
East Bay Children’s Theatre presents the story of the puppet who becomes a real boy retold in a magical new musical. Pinocchio tours the East Bay through April 11th. 510-846-4779, ebctonline.org
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04/11/2010 - 3:35pm Eugene Ionesco's THE CHAIRS
Experience the stories told by an elderly couple living on an island as imaginary guests come and go. Performances from March 19 to April 11 at the 6th Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa. 707-523-4185, www.6thstreetplayhouse.com
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04/11/2010 - 3:58pm Concerning Strange Devices from the Distant West
World Premiere Written by Naomi Iizuka Directed by Les Waters playing at Roda Theatre, Berkeley Rep.
February 26 – April 11.
berkeleyrep.org
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04/17/2010 - 3:25pm Mark Twain's "IS HE DEAD?"
Presented by Cinnabar Theater March 26 to April 17 at Cinnabar Theater in Petaluma. Call 707-763-8920 or visit www.cinnabartheater.org
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04/18/2010 - 12:27pm Baby: A Musical
Don’t miss this delightful, touching musical about 3 expectant couples as they experience the emotional stresses and triumphs, the desperate lows and the comic highs that accompany the anticipation and arrival of a baby.
March 19 – April 18, Off-Market Theatres, 965 Mission St. (between 5th/6th), SF.
800-838-3006, www.roltheatre.com
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04/18/2010 - 12:40pm THE BOYS NEXT DOOR
Follow four mentally challenged men trying to make their way in a complicated and humorous world in this play by Ross Valley Players. Performances March 19 to April 18 at the Ross Valley Players' Barn Theatre in Ross. Call 415-456-9555 or visit www.rossvalleyplayers.com
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04/18/2010 - 3:39pm OTHELLO
SAN FRANCISCO’S AFRICAN-AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PRESENTS AN INCENDIARY VERSION OF OTHELLO, MARCH 25TH THROUGH APRIL 18TH AT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN ART AND CULTURAL COMPLEX IN SF. 800-838-3006,
WWW.AFRICANAMERICANSHAKES.ORG
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04/18/2010 - 4:20pm The Golden Gate Express
All aboard The Golden Gate Express, a magical garden railway exhibit at San Francisco's Conservatory of Flowers now through April 18th. Call 415-831-2090, conservatoryofflowers.org
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04/25/2010 - 3:38pm Equivocation
Shakespeare and his company play a high-stakes political game as they struggle to stage the truth, stay true to their convictions, and keep their heads. Marin Theatre Company March 25 through April 25. 415-388-5208, marintheatre.org
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04/25/2010 - 8:00pm "Macho Bravado" World Premiere by the Asian American Theater Company
A new play about a Korean American soldier who returns from the Middle East only to find a greater battle at home. Although he became sterile during the war, he discovers that his wife has great news for him...she's pregnant. Confronted with questions of infidelity and self-doubt, the couple struggles to maintain the macho bravado that defined their relationship before the war. April 3-25 at the Thick House in SF. asianamericantheater.org.
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05/14/2010 - 12:45pm Arab Film Festival
The Arab Film Festival is now accepting submissions for the 14th Annual Arab Film Festival 2010…deadline for entry is May 14th.
www.aff.org
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