Hey Kids! is a weekly feature looking at what’s coming up for families and kids of all ages.
Playground Pond B-Gone – read Kimberly Chua’s report on recent Dolores Park renovation community meeting (includes playground update).
Public Library Website – relaunched and kid friendly en Español and Chinese. (Via SF Citizen)
Protest Songs – “The Ancient Rain has moved me to another world, where the people stand still and the streets moved me to destination.” (Bob Kaufman)
Photo Practice Sessions – Wednesday afternoons are practice times for photographer Joey Chandler. He’s looking for families, kids and couples to photograph in exchange for copies of any good shots that come out. (No promises, though cuz it’s practice. In any case it oughtta be fun.) Sessions are one hour. Interested? Fill out this contact form and select “practice session” event.
Parti – Vite! Participate in Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts 2010 youth exhibition.
Upcoming events: (subject to change, confirm time)
Plaza Adelante Grand Opening & Street Festival
Today! Music, food, dance, non-profit services, speakers and free tax preparation. Sat., Mar. 6. 11am-4pm. Free. 2301 Mission St. (at 19th)
The Art and Application of Cartoons
Character and background rendering with Sirron Norris . Sat., Mar. 6. 10am-11am (ages 6-12). 11am-12pm (ages 13-18). $15 drop-in. Sirron Norris Studio Gallery, 1406 B Valencia St. (at 25th)
Spring Photo Class
Susannah Bothe shares tips on creating fab fotos of your fast-moving baby or toddler using natural light. Bring manual/SLR or point-and-shoot digital camera. RSVP. Sat., Mar. 6. 2pm-3:30pm. $20-$30 ($5-$10 partner). Natural Resources, 1367 Valencia St. (at 25th)
Zambaleta Carnaval
Make music, eat meat and be merry. All ages welcome, vegans, too. Sat., Mar. 6. 11am-11pm. Free. Zambaleta, 2929 19th St. (btw Alabama & Florida)
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Victorian burners eat mushrooms beneath Hollywood underpass and stencil “Svankmajer RIP” in 3D. Film screens March 5- April 1. $7.50-$10. Castro Theater, 429 Castro St. (at Market)
A Cappella Revolution
Rapid Transit and Hookslide perform schmaltz-free vocal music and beatbox with screaming four-part harmony. For all ages. Sat., Mar. 6. 7:30pm door opens. 8pm show. $12-$15. Victoria Theatre, 2961 16th St. (at Capp)
"Fantasy and Fairy Tale" screens at Oddball Films on Mar. 6
Fantasy and Fairy Tale Films
Guest curator Jeremy Menzies presents a program of make-believe lands and creatures. Featuring “The Hobbit” (1977), “The Owl and the Lemming” (1971), “The Thieving Magpie” (1965) and more. RSVP only. Sat., Mar. 6. 8:30pm. $10. Oddball Films, 275 Capp Street (near 18th)
Mirrors in Every Corner
Poet and emerging playwright Chinaka Hodge’s original theatre work that chronicles a black family in Oakland after the mother gives birth to a white baby. Show run continues thru March 21. 8pm. $15-$25 (pay what you can on Thursdays). Intersection for the Arts, 446 Valencia St. (btw 15th & 16th)
Making a Mini-Comic
Explore storytelling thru comics. Led by cartoonist Justin Hall. For ages 16+. Sun., Mar. 7. 2pm-5pm. $20. Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia St. (between 19th & 20th)
Choosing the Best Vaccine Strategy for your Child
Family physicians Avril Swan, MD and Alex Zaphiris, MD MS, present a science based review of a touchy subject, discussing vaccines, vaccine preventable illness, and controversies surrounding vaccine safety and schedule. RSVP. Sun., Mar. 7. 1:30pm-3pm. Free. Natural Resources, 1367 Valencia St. (at 25th)
CMC Children’s Chorus & Teen Chorus Concert
Glee so tight you’ll wee. Sun., Mar. 7. 4pm. Free. Community Music Center, 544 Capp St. (btw 20th & 21st)
Images and Insights
Lecture and slideshow of food in various cultures by photographer Penny De Los Santos. Next best thing to eating out. Tues., Mar. 9. 6:30pm-8pm. $5. 18 Reasons, 593 Guerrero (at 18th)
Gays vs. Queers
Undermining Acceptable Violence Art Collective presents a panel discussion on language of identity, political agendas and nonviolence. With professor Ruth Mahaney, writer Tommi Avicolla-Mecca, and QueerToday founder Mark Daniel Snyder. Tues., Mar. 9. 7pm-9pm. $5-$20 donation (no one turned away for lack of funds). SubMission Art Space, 2183 Mission St. (at 18th)
“Black Chick” Launch Party
Performance poet Kirya Traber’s debut manuscript on growing up biracial in rural California. Wed., Mar. 10. 7pm. Free. Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia St. (between 19th & 20th)
