Lecture/Talk
Foundations of Ancestor Work – Introductory Talk
The Mystic Dream 1437 N Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesAttendees will learn a framework from which to safely and directly engage family and older lineage ancestors as sources of guidance, healing, and spiritual inspiration.
Get the Rush: Day of Activities as Rush Ranch
Rush Ranch Open Space Solano County, CA, United StatesGet the Rush: a series of fun and free activities for the whole family, offered on the third Saturday of every month at Rush Ranch. All ages and mobility levels are welcome!
Introduction To We Players: Site-Integrated Theatre
Presidio Officers’ Club 50 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United StatesIn this inside view into We Players’ unique site-integrated theatre practice, artistic director Ava Roy will share a multimedia presentation of previous work, discuss the company’s unprecedented collaboration with the National Park Service, and engage in a conversation with the audience about We Players artistic goals and methods.
Maturing in Wisdom and Grace: Spirituality for the Second Half of Life – Free Talk
Many Rivers Books and Tea 130 S. Main Street, Sebastopol, CA, United StatesJoin Regina Sara Ryan and Mari Angelon Young as they share their wisdom and insight about aging.
A Wintertime Stargazing Intensive
private land in Sebastopol RSVP for address, Sebastopol, CA, United StatesCome join me for a long evening out in a field under the winter and spring constellations, guided by a green laser wand, learning to find your way around the night sky and the names of the stars and constellations, while hearing folklore from many different times and cultures.
Tea and Tarot
The Mystic Dream 1437 N Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesTarot lovers of every skill level will enjoy Tea and Tarot. Each month we will explore a new facet of working with the cards, examining multiple meanings, layouts, and learning how to express our insights with others.
Nerd Nite East Bay
The New Parkway Theater 474 24th Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesNerd Nite is a monthly event held in more than 75 cities across the globe during which several folks give 18-21-minute, fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines - while the audience drinks along. And there are often bands, acrobats, trivia, and other shenanigans as well.
Armistead Maupin: The Days of Anna Madrigal
Kepler’s Books 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, United StatesCome help us celebrate the ninth and final novel in Armistead's classic Tales of the City series, a triumphant resolution to a saga of urban family life that has enchanted and enlightened readers around the world since 1976.
A Chosen Exile: A History of Racial Passing in American Life with Allyson Hobbs
Kepler’s Books 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, United StatesJoin us for a look back at the history of racial passing, and a topical discussion of race and identity problems in America today.
Everything Matters: Helium – Tales from the Periodic Table
Exploratorium Pier 15, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCome be in your elements with Exploratorium host and scientific raconteur Ron Hipschman. Follow tales of intrigue and invention, join in dynamic demonstrations, and uncover fascinating connections between individual elements and our collective experience.