1. health and fitness
2. disease
3. aids and hiv

APRIL 9
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APRIL 31 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
[email protected] . ☺
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/
Ben and Jerry’s
FREE CONE DAY! 12pm-8pm.
Woo! Tuesday, April 14, 2015
is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s,
and you know what that means…
free ice cream for you.
As long as you don’t mind waiting
in really long lines.
☺ LOCATIONS IN SF:
1480 Haight Street
Macy's, 170 O'Farrell St
ARGONAUT 475 Jefferson Street,
BBE GAME NIGHT!
A sober alternative for fun on
a Friday night for African American
gay, bi, heteroflexible, and same
gender loving men and their friends!
Open to all. When: Friday April 17th
Bingo 5:30-6:30! Movie 6:30pm.
Games! Cards! Good company &
good times. Free sexual health
screenings too. Confidential HIV
and STD testing.
The Gershwin Brothers
and the Broadway Musical
Wed. April 29 2:00 - 3:30
Excelsior Library 4400 Mission
Come for Gershwin songs from
sing along, and learn about the
Lives and work of these brothers.
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.
Need ID
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Hospitality House can help! www.hospitalityhouse.org
Tuesdays they can serve 10 people. It’s first come first served. Free ID and transportation to and from
the DMV. (very nice!). Tuesdays 8am at 169 Leavenworth @ Turk street.
If you know your California ID (or Driver’s License) Number and can get to the DMV on your own but
would like a voucher for a free ID, visit Hospitality House anytime they are open. (see their hours and
locations on the next pages under PLACES TO GO.
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
Sun 1PM-5PM
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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)
Wednesdays 9:30am-12pm at YWAM in the Tenderloin 344 Ellis St. between Taylor and Jones
Thursdays 9:30am-3:30pm API Wellness in the Tenderloin 730 Polk St. near Ellis St.
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
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
Mission Neighborhood Resource Center 165 Capp Street at 16th btw Mission/S.Van Ness 415 869 7977
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
WELCOMING GAY/BI and HETEROFLEXIBLE MEN and TRANSMEN who are gay/bi + their GUESTS
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 Free 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
WELCOMING WOMEN and TRANSWOMEN ONLY
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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 )
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, , 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 [email protected] (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!
Very sad news.
St. Vincent De Paul’s Wellness Center is
closing on April 30th. Here is the notice.
Wellness Center Closure Notification
Please be advised that the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco is discontinuing operations of
the Wellness Center as of April 30th.
We realize that this is a short timeline in which to unwind our services and that it might be a difficult
transition. We intend to be in regular communication with you and our many partners during the
process in hopes of minimizing the challenges everyone will face during this time.
Like so many other non-profits, the Society must reduce budget deficits in order to continue with our
remaining services. We will be focusing on sustainability, mission alignment and ways to deliver client
services in the coming months.
St Vincent De Paul Society 1237 Van Ness Avenue, suite 200, San Francisco CA 94109. 415 977-1270
www.svdp.sf.org
Broke but not Bored sends a big thank you
to the SVDP wellness center for creating a
welcoming, peaceful and loving space for
our community and we are very sorry to
learn you are closing your doors. Hope a
miracle (or a generous techie) helps out!!!
Contact the Positive Force team [email protected] to reserve your spot or to learn more.
Most guys come to PLUS looking for info. We invite experts to present on a range of topics about living healthy with HIV.
Sessions typically include HIV Treatment, HIV Life Cycle, Mental Health, Nutrition, Self-Advocacy, and Sexually Transmitted
Infections, among others. Participants also learn from each other's experiences.
While most come for info, they leave a weekend at which they felt totally supported. Four times during the weekend, the
educational sessions break into small groups that offer participants an opportunity to give and get support. Facilitated by
guys who have been through PLUS in the past, the small support sessions provide a space of unconditional acceptance,
arguably the most important part of PLUS.
For two decades, the Positive Living for Us Seminar (PLUS) has been a key component of the HIV services landscape in San
Francisco. PLUS combines support and info into one inspiring weekend for gay, bisexual, and transgender men who are
new to dealing with HIV, whether newly diagnosed or addressing HIV in a new way, and their allies.
One PLUS participant had this to say about the seminar:
“I just wanted to send you a thank-you for a great weekend. As I said at the closing circle, I got exactly what I was looking
for:
SATURDAY APRIL 11th visit http://sf.funcheap.com/ for more events
Saturday April 11 1:00 - 3:30 Great Books Reading Group North Beach 850 Columbus Avenue
Saturday April 11 1:00 - 5:00
*Teen Computer Corps West Portal 190 Lenox Way
Saturday April 11 2:00 - 3:00 Tai Chi for Health with Patrick Lau Chinatown/Him Mark Lai 1135 Powell Street
Saturday April 11 2:00 - 4:00 Teen Computer Corps Sunset 1305 18th Ave.
Saturday April 11 2:00 - 3:30 Poetry Pebbles Bernal Heights 500 Cortland Ave
Saturday April 11 2:00 - 4:30 Mary Poppins Ingleside 1298 Ocean Ave & Plymouth
Saturday April 11 2:00 - 3:30 Marina of the Dolls Marina 1890 Chestnut Street
Saturday April 11 2:00 - 3:00 Fair Please: Main Library Koret Auditorium - Lower Level
Saturday April 11 3:30 - 5:00 *Hecho a Mano / Made by Hand Mission 300 Bartlett St.
Saturday April 11 4:00 - 6:00 *Movie People of the Jewel City Main Library Koret Auditorium - Lower Level
SUNDAY APRIL 12th visit http://sf.funcheap.com/ for more events
Sunday April 12 12:00 - 5:00 Regarding the Young Child Main Library Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room A and B Lower Level
Sunday April 12 1:00 - 2:00 Gentle Mind and Body Yoga Visitacion Valley 201 Leland Avenue Join us for a free
gentle mind and body yoga class facilitated by Fatima Ahmed. No prior yoga experience is needed. Yoga mats will be
provided, but bring your own if you wish.Fatima is a fellow of Niroga's Integral Health Fellowship. Niroga is a non-profit
organization that brings transformative life skills to students, vulnerable youth, cancer survivors, seniors and people battling
addiction.
Sunday April 12 2:00 - 4:00 Pee Wee's Big Adventure Potrero 1616 20th Street
Sunday April 12 2:00 - 4:00 Are you a not so young person who likes to complain about “kids these days” and you are
having trouble with new-fangled gadgets, phones, ipads, computers, technology? These young people will help you out!
One on one help.
Teen Computer Corps Ortega 3223 Ortega Street
Sunday April 12 2:00 - 4:00 Friends of Negro Spirituals Main Library Koret Auditorium - Lower Level An author's talk
with authors Robert Sims and Christopher A. Brooks who have written a most historic book, Roland Hayes: The Legacy of an
American Tenor,
MONDAY APRIL 13th
Monday April 13 10:00 - 12:00 OWL: Older Writers Laboratory Bernal Heights 500 Cortland Avenue
Monday April 13 10:30 - 12:30 Staying Engaged for a Lifetime Main Library Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room A and B Lower Level Social engagement is a key to healthy aging. In this interactive class, learn what research and practice have
uncovered about community engagement, creativity, life review, and flourishing in the context of the aging process.
Discover free and low-cost opportunities for intellectual, social and physical activities in and around San Francisco.
Monday April 13 11:00 - 12:30 Meditation and Mindfulness Main Library Learning Studio - 5th Floor Managing stress
is a challenge to all adults and learning to cope with it is important. The Arc has developed Meditation and Mindfulness:
This weekly course is about stress relief and incorporates simple meditation practices. It will begin with participants briefly
sharing about their level of stress. They will then participate in 20 minutes of meditation and mindfulness practices. The
session will conclude with participants discussing the experience and how it benefited them.
Monday April 13 1:00 - 2:00 Job Club Main Library Learning Studio - 5th Floor
Monday April 13 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 April 13 1:30 - 3:30 Brain Fitness Main Library Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room A and B - 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 memory.
We will also spend time conquering everyday memory challenges, such as remembering names and conquering “tip-of-thetongue syndrome,” as well as discuss the latest news on brain fitness.
Monday April 13 2:00 - 4:00 Family Caregiver Alliance Bernal Heights 500 Cortland Avenue Spanish family language
family caregiver support group led by Hilda Uribe-Escobar, MPH [email protected]
Cyberpunk Cinema Night 1 Year Anniversary: “Dredd” (2012) | Mission Dist. Monday, April 13 – 6:30 pm | Cost:
FREE | The Knockout 3223 Mission St The April feature is Dredd (2012) and it is also Cyberpunk Cinema’s one year
anniversary. Scarred drug-queen Ma-Ma ravishes Mega-City One with inimitable cruelty and feral violence. Will her
dominion fall with one raid? Watch titular Dredd enforce the law– judge, jury executioner…
Basement Comedy Night: “The People Under The Stairs” | Mission Dist. RSVP REQUIRED for FREE Monday, April 13 – 8:00
pm | Cost: FREE* | Lost Weekend Video 1034 Valencia Street The show takes place at Lost Weekend Video on the
second Monday of every month. Free with an RSVP to [email protected]
Something Something Shindig: Improv Comedy & Music | SF Monday, April 13 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Milk Bar 1840
Haight Street, The Something Something Shindig is a wild show that combines stand up comedy, improv, music, and what
they like to call “audience-participation-good-times” typically happening at 8 pm every second Monday.
Wheel of Karaoke: Comedy & Music Battle | Make-Out Room
Monday, April 13 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Make-Out Room 3225 22nd
“Wheel of Karaoke” is a fun and engaging karaoke game show judged and MC’d by local up-and-coming performers of
comedy and music, taking place on every second Monday at the Make-Out Room Guest comedians, musicians, and
vaudeville acts cameo throughout the night to make this …
TUESDAY APRIL 14th
Tuesday April 14 12:15 - 1:00 Heart/Mind Meditation Richmond/Senator Milton Marks 351 9th Ave Join us for a 45
minute break from our busy lives. Periods of silence interspersed with words of encouragement. This is a very basic class led by Don
Narin. All are welcome.
Tuesday April 14 2:30 - 5:30 Encore Career Strategies Main Library Computer Training Center - 5th Floor
Tuesday April 14 6:00 - 8:00 *Radar Reading Series Main Library Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room A and B - Lower Level
Tuesday April 14 6:15 - 8:15 Alienated Labor by Karl Marx Richmond/Senator Milton Marks 351 9th Ave The Great
Books Council of San Francisco is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to provide the opportunity for
people to discover, discuss, and learn from outstanding works of writing. To obtain a copy of the reading, contact
[email protected] or [email protected], or call (415) 387-2125.
Tuesday April 14 6:30 - 8:00 Celebrate National Poetry Month Main Library Koret Auditorium - Lower Level
Tuesday April 14 6:30 - 8:00 Sound For Healing Sound for Life West Portal 190 Lenox Way In this event you will
experience three different forms of sound healing; Communal, Receptive and Self-Generated. You will receive sound
healing, share personal thoughts and feelings (which will then become a communal song) and practice some sound voice
techniques to ease you at times when you most need it.
Tuesday April 14 6:30 - 8:00 Creating a Simple Website with WordPress North Beach 850 Columbus Avenue
Tuesday April 14 6:30 - 7:30 Building a Better Budget Main Library Learning Studio - 5th Floor
A budget is the most powerful tool available for establishing financial control. After identifying short-, mid-, and long-term
goals, participants learn how to design realistic spending plans to live within their means and savings plans to reach their
goals. Within that framework, we discuss different options available for getting--and staying--out of debt.
Tuesday April 14 7:00 - 8:00 *Cinnamon Rolls: Cooking Demo and Taste! Parkside 1200 Taraval Street Join us as
Bruno Tse from Rolling-Out Café, a local neighborhood favorite, demonstrates how to make delicious and mouth-watering
cinnamon rolls! Samples will be available along with a recipe to take home.
Free Admission Day | San Francisco Botanical Garden Tuesday, April 14 – All Day | Cost: FREE* | San Francisco Botanical
Garden 1199 9th Avenue The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique
urban oasis, the Garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and
open spaces. The garden is always free for San Francisco residents, but visitors can also enjoy this treasure for free on the
second Tuesday of every month, plus it’s free on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Free Cone Day 2015 | Ben & Jerry’s FREE CONE DAY! 12pm-8pm. Woo! Tuesday, April 14, 2015 is Free Cone Day at
Ben & Jerry’s, and you know what that means… free ice cream for you. As long as you don’t mind waiting in really long
lines. ☺ LOCATIONS IN SF: 1480 Haight Street/ Macy's, 170 O'Farrell St/ ARGONAUT 475 Jefferson Street,
Art Talk: The New Geography of the Contemporary Art Market | Tenderloin Tuesday, April 14 – 6:00 pm | Cost:
FREE | SFAQ [Project] Space 449 O'Farrell St, The market for contemporary art today is global, but has it changed the
dynamic of the center and the periphery? While it might seem that the dominant players from established art centers are
pulling the strings…
Milkin’ It: Tuesday Night Free Comedy | Upper Haight Tuesday, April 14 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Milk Bar 1840
Haight Street, Every second and third Tuesday night of the month, the Milk Bar hosts Milkin’ It, a free night of comedy
featuring local and national comics hosted by comedians Andrew Holmgren and Leslie Small. There’s never a cover nor a
drink minimum. Doors open at 7:30 pm
Haightian Democracy Free Stand-Up | SF Tuesday, April 14 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Danny Coyle's 668 Haight Street
The Lower Haight’s free stand-up showcase is in an Irish bar every second Tuesday and is hosted by a guy named Logan
Hesse. Entry is free and there will be drink specials.
FRIDAY APRIL 15th
Smack Dab Open Mic night featuring Katie Gilmartin April 15, 2015 Sign up 7:30pm, Show from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Katie Gilmartin’s checkered past includes stints as a buoyant union organizer, bona fide sex researcher, and deeply
engaged college professor. She attended Oberlin College and Yale Graduate School, then for over a decade taught
cultural studies with an emphasis on the histories of gender and sexuality. Our featured artist's information:
Katiegilmartin.com [email protected] If you want to perform please come prepared... We welcome all that want
to perform but please keep your performance to 5 minutes. We will be watching the time.
F**K Like a Porn Star! Hosted by Sister Roma April 20, 2015 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 4122 18th Street Ever wanted to know
a porn star’s secret to hot and healthy man-on-man action?? Join the legendary Sister Roma with Brock Rustin, Adam Ramzi,
Brian Bonds for an informal discussion about how to get it up, get it on and look good while you’re doing it.What's the key
to longevity, in the industry and in bed? How do you change the mood when a hookup is going south? IS bigger always better?
We'll uncover everything you ever wanted to know about great sex and how you and your partner(s) can get the most out
of all your experiences! We look forward to seeing you at the big event.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 6:30 - 8:00Syrian-American Hip Hop artist Omar Offendum Main Library
Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room A and B - Lower Level Meet Omar Offendum, a Syrian American Poet and Hip-Hop artist
born in Saudi Arabia, raised in Washington D.C. and currently living in Los Angeles. Offendum has been featured on ABC
News, Al-Jazeera, the BBC and other major outlets. Most recently he has been involved in creating several critically
acclaimed songs about the popular democratic uprisings throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 7:00 - 8:30Noe Valley Book Discussion Group Noe Valley/Sally Brunn 451 Jersey Street This
book group reads a variety of contemporary fiction and non-fiction. This month's book is The Lost City of Z by David
Grann.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 6:00 - 8:30A Short History of Narrative Film North Beach 850 Columbus Avenue Lecture
and screening: Cinema frees itself from theatre and the emergence and importance of the films of DW Griffith. Film TBA
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 12:00 - 12:30 Meditation Group Main Library James C. Hormel Gay & Lesbian Center 3rd Floor
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 1:00 - 2:00Yoga Basics with Connie North Beach 850 Columbus Avenue Learn basic yoga
postures and breathing techniques to create strength, flexibility and balance which will help reduce stress and encourage
relaxation. No yoga experience necessary! Suitable for beginners to experienced practitioners. Learn how to release
tension, energize your body and calm your mind.
Free Comedy Night with Danny Dechi | Outer Richmond Wednesday, April 15 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bazaar Café
5927 California Street
Free “Sup Girl” Comedy Show | SF Wednesday, April 15 – 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.
THURSDAY APRIL 16th
Thursday, April 16, 2015 5:30 - 6:30*Yoga in the LBPD Main Library Library for the Blind Event Space - 2nd Floor
Thursday, April 16, 2015 7:00 - 8:00 Everyday Food Smarts Main Library Learning Studio - 5th FloorLooking for easy,
healthy ways to prepare seasonal produce and common pantry items like canned goods, whole grains, and more? Through
a combination of recipe demonstration, take-home resources, and informal discussion, this 3-week cooking and nutrition
workshop provides the practical background you need to get inspired in the kitchen. Because eating healthy shouldn't be
difficult or expensive!
Yerba Buena Gallery Crawl: Third Thursdays | SoMa Thursday, April 16 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Yerba Buena Center
for the Arts 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.
YBCA:ConVerge Monthly Art Gathering | SoMa Thursday, April 16 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the
Arts 701 Mission St, The YBCA:ConVerge series is a free monthly public gathering featuring creative and generative social
art practices. Community and innovative multi- and inter-disciplinary arts practices come together in the YBCA’s Grand
Lobby and Room for Big Ideas with art, live music and curated performances
FRIDAY APRIL 17th
Free Classical Chamber Music by the Bay | SF Friday, April 17 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Aquatic Park Dolci by the Bay
are free weekly concerts of chamber music at 1 pm on select Fridays. Viva Knight and Ted Rust regard Dolci, their pianooboe duo, as their after-careers dessert course (dolci) of their lives.
“3rd On Third” Arts & Music | Bayview Friday, April 17 – 5:00- 8 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
Free Family Dinner & Movie | SF Friday, April 17 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Minnie & Lovie Ward Rec Park 650 Capitol
Ave Every third Friday, the OMI Family Resource Center in San Francisco invites you to their free monthly dinner and movie
night. Free, but please note, space is limited. Dinner is free, but it’s limited to the first 50 people. The menu varies monthly.
lease note that this is a special monthly event for San Francisco families in need of a night out, and not a free-for-all.
The Wall Street Journal’s Wine Tips | SF Friday, April 17 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Omnivore Books on Food 3885a
Cesar Chavez Street Lettie Teague is the wine columnist at The Wall Street Journal
SATURDAY APRIL 18th
Saturday, April 18, 2015 2:00 - 4:30 Film: Jersey Boys Western Addition 1550 Scott Street Adapted from the 2006
Tony Winner for Best Musical, this bittersweet saga dramatizes the rise and fall of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons - one
of the early '60s groups, responsible for such iconic hits as "Sherry," "Walk Like a Man" and "Big Girls Don't Cry."
Saturday, April 18, 2015 10:00 - 11:00San Francisco Clinic by the Bay Health Education Workshop Excelsior 4400
Mission Street A free health education event by Clinic by the Bay. Dr. Ammon Goodman, Kaiser Pediatrician, will give a
presentation on "Why do we Vaccinate? Questions and Answers"
Saturday, April 18, 2015 3:00 - 5:00 Yoga Acupressure with Dr. Huang Chinatown/Him Mark La 1155 Powell Street
Come join us and learn yoga acupressure with Dr. Mei Huang, a doctor in Western and Chinese medicine, and a yoga
instructor, who combines yoga and meridian exercises to give you the maximum health and stress relief benefits. The class
will be conducted in both English and Chinese. For signup, please visit the branch or call 415-355-2888 for more
information. Participants need to sign Waiver of Liability form. Please bring a yoga mat and water, wear comfortable
clothing, eat a light meal before class and have a fabulous time!
Saturday, April 18, 2015 3:00 - 4:00 *Chair Yoga Portola 380 Bacon Street Join Mark Cormier for a gentle hour of
chair based Hatha yoga. Perfect if you spend a lot of time behind the wheel of a car or in front of a computer monitor!
Breath exercises at the beginning and a short meditación at the end.
Free National Parks Weekend | Yosemite and Muir Woods Saturday, April 18 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Muir Woods
National Monument In honor of National Park Week, enjoy free admission to all of the National Parks for the opening
weekend of National Park Week, April 18-19, 2015.
2015 Goat Festival | Ferry Building Saturday, April 18 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Ferry Building 10am-1pm
Enjoy goat-centric cooking demos, talks and samples of goat milk cheeses, yogurts, ice creams and more at the
annual Goat Festival – A Celebration of All Things Goat at the Ferry Building in San Francisco.
2015 Cherry Blossom Festival: Saturday | Japantown Saturday, April 18 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Japantown Peace
Plaza The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, said to be the second largest festival outside of Washington, D.C.,
celebrates the blooming of cherry blossoms at one of three remaining Japantowns in the United States.
Free PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio Saturday, April 18 – 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 …
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Free Seasonal Cooking Demos | SF Saturday, April 18 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Ferry
Building This waterfront market, run by the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA), has over
120 food, fruit, and vegetable vendors on Saturdays and the entire Bay as its beautiful backdrop.
Make Your Foodie Dreams Come True: Selling Artisan Food | SF Saturday, April 18 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Omnivore
Books on Food 3885a Cesar Chavez Street For those ready to follow their foodie dreams (or at least start thinking about
it), this book provides the tools to decide if creating a specialty food business is right for you.
The Queen is Dead: Morrissey & The Smiths Dance Party | SF Saturday, April 18 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Milk Bar
1840 Haight Street, It’s the death of a disco dancer with Milk Bar’s “The Queen is Dead” dance party featuring the music
of The Smiths, Morrissey, and other brit pop, new wave, and post punk heavy-hitters.
SUNDAY APRIL 19th
Sunday, April 19, 2015 12:30 - 4:30 Lawrence of Arabia Main Library Koret Auditorium - Lower Level Set in the
Middle East during World War I, Lawrence of Arabia is regarded as a great modern epic. Arabic nationalists are in revolt
against what remains of the Ottoman Empire. Western Allies seek to protect and control the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.
After they defeat the Ottomans, they also plan to control what is now Syria, Palestine, Lebanon and Iraq. The outstanding
cast includes Peter O'Toole (as Lawrence), Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn and Omar Sharif.
Sunday, April 19, 2015 1:00 - 2:00 Gentle Mind and Body Yoga Visitacion Valley 201 Leland Avenue Join us for a free
gentle mind and body yoga class facilitated by Fatima Ahmed. No prior yoga experience is needed. Yoga mats will be
provided, but bring your own if you wish.
Free National Parks Weekend | Yosemite and Muir Woods Sunday, April 19 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Muir Woods
National Monument In honor of National Park Week, enjoy free admission to all of the National Parks for the opening
weekend of National Park Week, April 18-19, 2015.
2015 Cherry Blossom Festival & Grand Parade | Civic Center Sunday, April 19 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Japantown
Peace Plaza The 2015 Cherry Blossom Festival Grand Parade begins at the Civic Center at 1 pm on Sunday, April 19,
2015, proceeding up Polk to Post Street, and ending in Japantown at Post and Fillmore streets.
MONDAY APRIL 20th
Monday, April 20, 2015 3:00 - 5:00 *Films for Adults: Holiday Golden Gate Valley 1801 Green Street A young
businessman is engaged to the the daughter of a wealthy and very traditional Boston family, but dreams of quitting his dull
job and traveling the world. His life becomes even more complicated when he finds himself attracted to the unconventional
sister of his fiancee. Holiday stars Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant (1938; 95 minutes).
Monday, April 20, 2015 10:30 - 12:30 Staying Engaged for a Lifetime Main Library Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room A
and B - Lower Level Social engagement is a key to healthy aging. In this interactive class, learn what research and
practice have uncovered about community engagement, creativity, life review, and flourishing in the context of the aging
process. Discover free and low-cost opportunities for intellectual, social and physical activities in and around San Francisco.
Monday, April 20, 2015 11:00 - 12:30 Meditation and Mindfulness Main Library Learning Studio - 5th Floor Managing
stress is a challenge to all adults and learning to cope with it is important. The Arc has developed Meditation and
Mindfulness: This weekly course is about stress relief and incorporates simple meditation practices. It will begin with
participants briefly sharing about their level of stress. They will then participate in 20 minutes of meditation and
mindfulness practices. The session will conclude with participants discussing the experience and how it benefited them.
Monday, April 20, 2015 1:00 - 2:00 *Qigong Golden Gate ValleyQigong 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, April 20, 2015 1:30 - 3:30 Brain Fitness Main Library Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room A and B - 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
memory. We will also spend time conquering everyday memory challenges, such as remembering names and conquering
“tip-of-the-tongue syndrome,” as well as discuss the latest news on brain fitness.
Tour of Diego Rivera’s 1st US Mural | Union Square Monday, April 20 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Secret Location (SF)
Free, but an RSVP is required. Please note, the tour is limited to the first 25 people to RSVP.
http://www.sfcityguides.org/Reservations/descx.php?tour=96 The mural “Allegory of California” graces the stairwell of the
City Club (formerly the Pacific Stock Exchange Club). Normally closed the public, this is an opportunity to see the first mural
painted in the US by the great Mexican artist Diego Rivera. Free, but an …
“Jury Duty” Comedy Improv Battle | Haight Monday, April 20 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Milk Bar 1840 Haight Street,
“Am I Rite?” Free Comedy Night | SF
Monday, April 20 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Rite Spot 2099 Folsom St.
Free Comedy: Live at Deluxe | SF
Monday, April 20 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Club Deluxe 1511 Haight Street
TUESDAY APRIL 21
Tuesday, April 21, 2015 12:00 - 2:00 Angel Azul Main Library Koret Auditorium - Lower Level Celebrate Earth Day with
the San Francisco Green Film Festival and a special free screening of Angel Azul. Bay Area filmmaker, Marcy Cravat,
brings us haunting and beautiful images of the underwater world and art of Jason deCaires Taylor, to remind us all of the
impact we are having on our oceans.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015 12:15 - 1:00 Heart/Mind Meditation Richmond/Senator Milton Marks 351 9th Join us for a 45
minute break from our busy lives. Periods of silence interspersed with words of encouragement. This is a very basic class led
by Don Narin. All are welcome.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015 5:00 - 7:30*A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planet Main Library Koret Auditorium Lower Level Filmmaker Mark Kitchell presents A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planet, a documentary about the
history of the environmental movement spanning fifty years, covering grassroots and global activism to conservation to
climate change.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015 6:30 - 8:30 The F Word: Fermented Foods! West Portal 190 Lenox Way Learn to make your
own sauerkraut, pickles, and more! Fermented foods do more than heal the gut. They complement any meal and provide
the intestines with many strains of good bacteria called probiotics, essential to vibrant health and well-being.
Beat Poetry & Jazz Tuesday Nights | Top of the Mark Tuesday, April 21 – 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 to riff …There is no cover charge, but you’ll probably be expected to buy a
cocktail or beer or soda pop.
Yum & Yummer: A Comedy Showcase | SF Tuesday, April 21 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Brainwash Café 1122 Folsom St
Free Astronomy Lecture | Presidio
Tuesday, April 21 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Presidio - Observation Post 211 Lincoln Boulevard
Once monthly, the SFAA hosts distinguished guest speakers who are leaders in the fields of astronomy, physics and related
disciplines and they present to SFAA Members the latest developments from cutting-edge scientific programs.
African Trivia Night & 2-for-1 Drinks | SF Tuesday, April 21 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Bissap Baobab SF 3372 19th St
Think you know Africa well? Come test your knowledge. African Trivia Night takes place monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of the
month at Bissap Baobab, San Francisco’s tasty Senegalese and Afro-Caribbean restaurant and bar. They are offering 2for-1 drink specials throughout the game and prizes …
Milkin’ It: Tuesday Night Free Comedy | Upper Haight Tuesday, April 21 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Milk Bar 1840
Haight Street, There’s never a cover nor any drink minimums.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 22
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 12:00 - 12:30 Meditation Group Main Library James C. Hormel Gay & Lesbian Center 3rd Floor
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 6:00 - 8:00 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide Main Library
Koret Auditorium - Lower Level To commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, join us for a discussion
with author Ellen Sarkisian Chestnut, author ofDeli Sarkis: The Scars He Carried.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 6:30 - 7:30 Visions of Loveliness Mission Bay 960 4th Street Join Mission Bay resident, Dr.
Judith Taylor, as she discusses her latest book Visions of Loveliness. Almost all modern flowers are cross bred in some way,
conferring a great variety of color, form, fragrance and disease resistance on them. Every one of them has a story behind
it of who created the new form and how it was done.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 7:00 - 8:00* What to Eat Now? Are You Confused? Merced 155 Winston Drive Vegan,
vegetarian, paleo, nutritarian, low-fat or high protein? Wendy Portnuff will share the benefits of eating holistically. Come
to learn the only ingredients common to all diets.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 1:00 - 2:00 Yoga Basics with Connie North Beach 850 Columbus Learn basic yoga postures
and breathing techniques to create strength, flexibility and balance which will help reduce stress and encourage relaxation.
No yoga experience necessary! Suitable for beginners to experienced practitioners. Learn how to release tension, energize
your body and calm your mind.
SF Zoo Free Admission Day for SF Residents with a valid photo ID
Wednesday, April 22 – All Day | Cost: FREE* | San Francisco Zoo
The San Francisco Zoo, Northern California’s largest zoological park and conservation center, periodically offers free
admission for San Francisco residents. This urban oasis, nestled against the Pacific Ocean, provides a comfortable climate
all year round. You’ll enjoy seeing the 250 different animal species in naturalistic surroundings. You must be a resident of
San Francisco and bring one of the following: A valid driver’s license/ A valid identification card/ A utility, phone or other
local bill that has your name and address, along with a current, valid photo I.D.
Free Laughter Yoga Class | UCSF Wednesday, April 22 – 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. The laughter exercises …
Telling Stories with Bricks: Shaping SF Lecture | SF Wednesday, April 22 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Eric Quezada Center
518 Valencia Street Bricks give literal structure to a history of place. Bricks were a fire proof building material in early
years of a city often engulfed by fire. Archeology work at the Presidio reveals plant time capsules embedded in recovered
bricks that help us understand pre-settler ecology. …
THURSDAY APRIL 23
Thursday, April 23, 2015 12:00 - 2:00*Thursdays at Noon film series - Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Main Library Koret Auditorium - Lower Level A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such
legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
Thursday, April 23, 2015 5:45 - 7:45Speciesism: The Movie Main Library Koret Auditorium - Lower Level Modern farms
are struggling to keep a secret. Most of the animals used for food in the United States are raised in giant, bizarre “factory
farms,” hidden deep in remote areas of the countryside. Speciesism: The Movie director Mark Devries set out to
investigate. The documentary takes viewers on a sometimes funny, sometimes frightening adventure, crawling through the
bushes that hide these factories, flying in airplanes above their toxic “manure lagoons,” and coming face-to-face with their
owners.
FRIDAY APRIL 24th
San Francisco Critical Mass Friday, April 24 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Justin Herman Plaza Critical Mass is a mass bicycle
ride that takes place on the last Friday of each month in San Francisco starting at 5:30 pm at Justin Herman Plaza (foot of
Market Street) and in cities around the world. Everyone is invited. No one is in charge.
Free Vegetarian Dinner Night | SF Friday, April 24 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | St. John Episcopal Church 110 Julian Ave,
VolxKuche or Free-Cafe SF is a free supper club held on the second Friday and fourth Friday of the month with dinner
served starting at 6 pm. The food will be vegan when possible, and always vegetarian. They often host live entertainment,
good times! Great food!
San Francisco Beard & Mustache Club | Mission Dist. Friday, April 24 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Zeitgeist 199 Valencia
street @ Duboce Join the SF Beard and Mustache Club for a monthly gathering at Zeitgeist at 7 pm every last Friday of
the month. If you have a beard or mustache, if you like beards and mustaches, or if you want a beard or mustache…
SATURDAY APRIL 25th
Saturday, April 25, 2015 3:00 - 5:00Dial M for Murder (1954) Glen ParkIn this thriller, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, an
ex-tennis pro (Ray Milland) devises a plot to murder his wealthy wife (Grace Kelly). When things go wrong, he improvises
a brilliant plan B.
Saturday, April 25, 2015 2:00 - 3:00*Farmers' Market Inspired Merced 155 Winston Drive Suzi Roberts of Cherries in the
Afternoon will share with you springtime little plates using just-gathered farm fresh ingredients. The farmers' market will be
her inspiration. She is hoping for strawberries, fava beans, green garlic, and fresh peas! Come join her at the library to
see -- and, of course, taste -- what she creates.
The Beatles Choir: Volunteer Singalong | SF Saturday, April 25 – 9:30 am | Cost: FREE* | Laguna Honda Hospital
Take a sad song and make it better as The Beatles Choir brings cheer to the residents and staff of Laguna Honda Hospital
through music, joy, laughter and the timeless songs of the Fab Four. Laguna Honda Hospital is a long-term, skilled nursing
and rehabilitation facility. Want to sing? Beatles Choir members of all ages are welcome to come join in song and be a
part of the event. Come dressed in a black shirt and join Beatles Choir directors, Matt Ridenour and Christie Chew in the
Laguna Honda lobby at 9:30 am to rehearse before touring around the hospital. (this is a non-religious event organized
by a church) Free, but an RSVP is recommended. http://www.citychurchsf.org/calendar/details?event_id=18860
Heron Watch at Stow Lake | Golden Gate Park Saturday, April 25 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Stow Lake 375 Laguna
Honda Blvd, Observe the magnificent Great Blue Herons and their brand new chicks using spotting scopes, as
naturalists show you these magnificent birds and explain their behavior over six Saturdays during the spring nesting season
Homegrown: How to Build Your Own Garden | SF Saturday, April 25 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Omnivore Books on Food
3885a Cesar Chavez Street Whether your idea of gardening is a tomato plant on your fire escape or a pumpkin patch in
the yard, Homegrown is the ultimate guide to growing your own food and eating it, too! With clear and uncomplicated
illustrations, author Heather Hardison guides readers through …
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Free Seasonal Cooking Demos | SF Saturday, April 25 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE |
SUNDAY APRIL 26th
Sunday, April 26, 2015 2:00 - 3:00 Opera for the People Lecture Series Noe Valley/Sally Brunn 451 Jersey Street
FAUST: Boy meets girl – with the assistance of the Devil! A haunting love story, a charismatic devil, and great tunes – what
more could one ask for? Once the most performed opera in the world, it remains the most successful musical treatment of
the legend of Faust: The man who sold his soul to the devil.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 5:45 - 7:45 *Toba Singer and Jose Manuel Carreno Main Library Latino/Hispanic Meeting
Room A and B - Lower Level
Yogurt 101: How to Make, Bake, Sip, and Chill | SF Sunday, April 26 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Omnivore Books on Food
3885a Cesar Chavez Street Long celebrated as a versatile ingredient in cuisines across the globe, yogurt has recently
emerged as a food of nearly unparalleled growth here in the United States. The time has come for a modern, far-ranging
cookbook devoted to its untapped culinary uses.
Original Famous Twang Sundays: Live Country Music | Potrero Hill Sunday, April 26 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thee
Parkside | 1600 17th Street Original Famous Twang Sundays is a free, all-ages concert series at Thee Parkside
90s Simpsons Trivia Night & Watch Party | Mission Dist. Sunday, April 26 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Knockout 3223
Mission St Love The Simpsons? Know The Simpsons like the back of your hand?
Mad Men Viewing Party: The Final Episodes | SF Sunday, April 26 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE* | Novela 662 Mission Street
Hold on to your fedoras and go-go boots – it’s the final episodes of an all-time great series, Mad Men.
MONDAY APRIL 27th
“Fun Times With Friends” Comedy Extravaganza | Lower Haight Monday, April 27 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Milk Bar
1840 Haight Street
TUESDAY APRIL 28th
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 5:45 - 7:45*Toba Singer and Jose Manuel Carreno Main Library Latino/Hispanic Meeting
Room A and B - Lower Level A slide presentation will present highlights from the 2013 Encuentro Internacional de
Academias de Ballet (International Ballet Academies Encounter), a yearly Havana event where ballet students from
throughout Cuba and their teachers interface with students and teachers from other countries to compare and demonstrate
best practices in the teaching of ballet.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 6:30 - 8:00On the Same Page: Daniel Alarcon Main Library Koret Auditorium - Lower
Level Book Signing by Readers Books to follow
Fast Forward: Video Art Conservation Talk | Tenderloin
Tuesday, April 28 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SFAQ [Project] Space 449 O'Farrell St
Fast Forward: Video Art Conservation from the Studio to Institutions (April 28)
“Fast Forward” is moderated by Chris Sollars, with Doug Hall and additional panelists to be announced. “Fast Forward”
addresses methods of conservation, storage, advanced or future formats in conversation with video artists, collectors, and
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Beat Poetry & Jazz Tuesday Nights | Top of the Mark Tuesday, April 28 – 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,” free, but buy a beverage.
Trailblazing African-American Journalist Novel “Jam on the Vine” | The Booksmith Tuesday, April 28 – 7:30 pm | Cost:
FREE | The Booksmith 1644 Haight Street Inspired by the real life of Ida B. Wells, the novel follows Williams from a poor,
segregated quarter of Texas, to prestigious Willetson College in Austin, and finally to Kansas City, where she and her
former teacher and lover, Ona, found the first female-run African American newspaper.
Where Eagles Dare: Stand-Up Comedy Game Show | Upper Haight 1840 Haight Street Tuesday, April 28 – 8:00 pm
| Cost: FREE | Milk Bar 1840 Haight Street Where Eagles Dare is a punk rock themed stand-up comedy show
WEDNESDAY APRIL 29th
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 2:00 - 3:30The Gershwin Brothers and the Broadway Musical Excelsior 4400 Mission
Street After seeing the Gershwin musical, "Nice Work If You Can Get It," on Broadway, Tim Holt was inspired to explore
the lives and music of the Gershwin brothers, George and Ira. Tim will perform and play songs from the musical, including "
'S Wonderful" and "Do Do Do," as well as selections from "Porgy & Bess," and other works by the Gershwin team. He'll
discuss their contribution to American popular music and give a behind-the-scenes look at how they crafted their music and
words seamlessly together. As in his other programs, Tim will encourage audience members to celebrate our musical
heritage by singing along with him.
2015 Poems Under The Dome | SF City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton Goodlett Pl Wednesday, April 29 – 5:30 pm | Cost:
FREE | San Francisco City Hall The 10th Annual Poems Under the Dome invites you to celebrate National Poetry Month
Free Improv Class & BYOB Wednesday | SF Wednesday, April 29 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | Cyprian’s 2097 Turk St.
Come have fun and exercise your imagination and creativity at a monthly improv class happening on the last Wednesday
of the month at the Turk and Lyon Community Center inside St. Cyprian’s. Free, but suggested donation of $5-$15
THURSDAY APRIL 30th
Thursday, April 30, 2015 12:00 - 2:00 *Thursdays at Noon film series - They Live Main Library Koret Auditorium - Lower
Level A drifter discovers a pair of sunglasses that allow him to wake up to the fact that aliens have taken over the Earth.
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. [email protected]
SHANTI Hepatitis C/HIV Co-infection Support Group Every Monday 4pm – 6pm Contact John at [email protected] 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 every
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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 [email protected]
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 [email protected] (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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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
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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-&-the-milkbar-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 [email protected]. 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 1PMth
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 [email protected] 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 @ [email protected] 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. [email protected] 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 transLatinas. 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) 6159945 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: [email protected] 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 Arts
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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
[email protected] 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 bi-sexual &
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 [email protected].
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-of-charge 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
Thank God It’s DREAAM (TGID) Every Friday from 5-9p Eureka Valley Recreation Center 100 Collingwood We serve food, watch
videos, play games, and chat. Members take turns cooking dinner for each other, and Check-In with Blue. When you come to
DREAAM you will See people cooking and eating at our weekly Youth Drop In Group called Thank God It’s DREAAM (TGID), and hear
conversations about sex, dating, family, health, behavior, how we treat each other, income/benefits, housing, and pop-culture like,
what is up with Beyoncé, music, and fashion. Who is DREAAM for? African American gay, bi (men), and trans men and women aged
18-30. People who want to improve aspects of their lives like stable employment, housing, and healthier social support. People who
are looking for something different in their lives, and for community. People who want to be leaders and activists in their
communities. People who want to get information to take back to their networks and communities. A diverse group of people
welcoming others from all backgrounds, neighborhoods, and life experiences. Contact: Blue Williams 415-575-0150 X 273
[email protected]
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 [email protected] 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
[email protected] 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 @
[email protected] . 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 [email protected].
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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HAVE TOO MUCH STUFF?
Want some respectful help from people who get it? Peer responders have lived
experience with collecting and accumulating and can provide non-judgmental,
harm reduction-based peer support including multiple home visits. Contact:
John Franklin, Project Coordinator (415) 421-2926 ext. 314 or
[email protected]
We also give community presentations that message anti-stigma & discrimination, empowerment, & the possibility of
recovery. We currently facilitate a growing range of support & treatment groups to support people who collect. FREE Peer
Responder services include:
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Information & referrals
Contact: John Franklin, Project Coordinator (415) 421-2926 ext. 314 or [email protected]
ON TSPSF.com Check out
• the safer injection slideshow , info on stimulant overdose, Info on where to get trained to
prevent & respond to heroin/opiate overdose & get free naloxone through the harm
reduction coalitions’ dope project.
• info on free massage, acupuncture, & foot care, info on free meals, free produce, cooking
classes for those on a budget, a list of fast food restaurants that accepts EBT cards & tips
to eating fast food to make it more nutritious. Info about foods that support liver health &
info on foods that help with detox. ☺
• info on meditation & stress reduction resources info on free tai chi, yoga, dance, strength
building, & zumba classes in SF & low/free gym memberships. Also, info about how
exercise can help with depression & anxiety.
• Info on HIV medications & street drug interactions , New Resource sheets on
• EMPLOYMENT/ DENTAL CARE / SLIDING SCALE THERAPY /RESOURCES FOR
TRANSGENDER PEOPLE / HIV+ RESOURCES and the Broke but Not Bored in SF xo