Roxie Cinema: Opening Friday, March 13: Throw Down Your Heart (www.throwdownyourheart.com) with Banjo player Bela Fleck, in person opening night (Fri, March 13) and the following night (Sat., March 14). Through March 19 --show times are 7:00 and 9:00 nightly with Sat. and Sun. matinees at 2:30 and 4:45. 3117 16th Street at Valencia. See www.roxie.com for more info.

ArtZone 461: March 7-April 12: ArtZone 461 Gallery’s space provides an opportunity for two concurrent solo shows. These exhibitions present figurative painters Gary Brewer in the Main Gallery and Gage Opdenbrouw in the Side Gallery. Their works share the ‘figurative’ moniker, though at seemingly disparate ends of a spectrum. Go to www.artzone461.com or call (415) 441-8680 for more info. Gallery at 461 Valencia open Wed-Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment.

Mina Dresden Gallery: Feb. 28-March 21: "Portrayals" with artwork by Kevin Earl Taylor, Dion, Lee Harvey Roswell, Arlo Jamrog, and Ben Venom, curated by Jessica Wallen. 312 Valencia. Go to www.minadresden.com or call (415) 863-8312 for more info.

Quan Yin Healing Arts Center: March 13-20: Yoga of the Breath's primary feature is a unique breathing technique said to release stress, support immune function, and increase awareness. Participants will be able to practice these techniques at home on their own and join other participants for ongoing weekly follow-up sessions. To register or for more information, call 415-337-4591 or mwonders@gmail.com 455 Valencia St. Weekday sessions are from 7 to 9:30 pm with weekend sessions from 10 am to 2 pm. People living with HIV are able to attend on a full scholarship/no fee basis.

The Randall Museum
: Wed., March 18, 2009 at 7:30 PM: The Randall Museum Theater San Francisco Amateur Astronomers present “Why an astronomer should care about astrobiology?” with Lynn J. Rothschild of the NASA Ames Research Center
Join Lynn Rothchild, an evolutionary biologist-astrobiologist from NASA’s Ames Research Center, for a presentation exploring why an astronomer should care about astrobiology. 
Randall Museum
199 Museum Way (off Roosevelt, above the Castro & 14th streets) (415) 554.9600 x16 or go to www.randallmuseum.org


Contemporary Jewish Museum: Thursday, March 19, 5-6 pm: ODC artistic director Brenda Way - In the Memory of the Forest

Part of ODC Dance Company's Dance Downtown series, artistic director Brenda Way will discuss the origins of In the Memory of the Forest, a new piece about the Holocaust and human resilience. The dance piece is premiering at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in March.
Free for members and youth 18 and under, $5 general. Tickets include museum admission. To purchase tickets in advance, go to www.thecjm.org or call (415) 655-7881. For more info, email info@thecjm.org or call (415) 655-7800. Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission Street (between Third and Fourth streets).

The Randall Museum: Friday, March 20 at 8 a.m.: Birding the Hill at Corona Heights Park Explore Corona Heights Park and check out its avian inhabitants and visitors with Audubon experts. Birders will circle the hill to look into several habitats, each of which is enjoyed by different bird species. The east canyon, the south cliffs, the north forest, and the hilltop grasslands will all be explored. Beginning birders are welcome. The walk lasts about two hours and includes several stairs and a steep path to climb. Ages 5 and up, kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. The Randall Museum
199 Museum Way (off Roosevelt, above the Castro & 14th Streets) SF. Info for all Randall Museum events, call (415) 554.9600 x16 or go to www.randallmuseum.org.

SF Jewish Film Festival: Wed. March 25, 7:30 p.m.: The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival presents El Cantor—in the Screening Room of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission Street in San Francisco, Wednesday. Tickets are $8 general admission and $6 for students, seniors, and Jewish Film Forum or YBCA members. For tickets and information, call (415) 978-2787or go to www.ybca.org.

Mission Cultural Center: Wed., March 25: Luna Negra — A Night of Women's Live Art with Sandra Garcia Rivera, Gabriela Shiroma, Shefoli Shah, Liva Torio, Ayla Davila. " From 7 to 9 pm.$8 admission, $6 students and seniors.
Thru March 27: Solo Mujeres Exhibition: “Future landscapes Designed by Women”/ "Paisajes del Futuro Diseñados por Mujeres includes paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, fiber art, conceptual art, video, and artists' books.
Friday, March 27: Book Release “Yolanda M. López” by Karen Mary Dávalos: A conversation between Dr. Amalia Mesa Bains and Yolanda López, 7-9 p.m. $5 Main Gallery. Yolanda M. López’s book is part of the series “A VER: Revisioning Art History” by UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Press. In this groundbreaking overview of López's life and career, Karen Mary Davalos traces the artist's participation in Bay Area activism in the late 1960s. Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, 2868 Mission Street near 24th St. www.missionculturalcenter.org or call (415) 821-1155.

Brava Theater: March 11 - 22, 2009 at 8 p.m.: Machinal, a famous expressionist play, written by Sophie Treadwell, directed by Evren Odcikin. Written in 1928 by playwright and journalist Sophie Treadwell, was inspired by the real life case of executed murderess Ruth Snyder. A story of isolation. Go to www.brava.org or call (415) 641-7657 for more info. 2781 24th Street at York.
Friday, March 20, 2009 at 8 p.m.: The creator of the one of the most popular television shows about women, Ilene Chaiken, creator of The L Word joins Brava's artistic director Raelle Myrick-Hodges for discussions from being an artist in Los Angeles to being in the forefront of the lesbian community. All proceeds benefit Brava. Sponsored by Robert Mondavi Winery. VIP Reception: Talk to Ilene at the VIP reception. Enjoy wine compliments of Robert Mondavi Winery and appetizers. Mezzanine $25 advance, $30 at door. Main Floor $35 advance, $40 at door VIPs $50 (includes VIP reception with Ilene Chaiken and front several rows) Go to www.brava.org or call (415) 641-7657 for more info. 2781 24th Street at York.

Contemporary Jewish Museum: Thursday, March 26, 7-8:30pm: Performance, Josh Kornbluth, I Brake for Buber

Join monologuist and talk show host Josh Kornbluth for an early improvisation towards his next piece, which may or may not include reflections on philosopher Martin Buber, why Josh can't drive, and a brief but heartfelt oboe solo.
Free for members and youth 18 and under, $5 general. Tickets include museum admission. To purchase tickets in advance, go to www.thecjm.org or call (415) 655-7881. For more info, email info@thecjm.org or call (415) 655-7800. Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission Street (between Third and Fourth streets).

Randall Museum: Sat., March 28, 10 a.m.: Habitat Restoration Volunteer Work Party at Corona Heights Park Join habitat restoration volunteers to keep the hill at Corona Heights Park healthy for birds, insects and other native wildlife. Meet at the Randall Museum at 10 a.m. Kids 10 and up may volunteer if accompanied by a parent. Please call ahead, (415) 554-9600 x16 to sign up. Free.
Randall Museum
199 Museum Way (off Roosevelt, above the Castro & 14th Streets) SF. Info for all Randall Museum events, call (415) 554.9600 x16 or go to www.randallmuseum.org.

Contemporary Jewish Museum: Sat., March 28, 8:30-10 p.m.: Join writers/performers Nato Green, Kathi Kamen Goldmark, Peter Orner, Kirk Read and others as they divulge their most unleavened memories from Passovers past in Four Cups of Whine. In conjunction with the exhibition New Works/Old Story: 80 Artists at the Passover Table. In collaboration with The Hub at the JCCSF, and Zeek. $8 for members and youth 18 and under, $12 general. Tickets include museum admission. To purchase tickets in advance, go to www.thecjm.org or call (415) 655-7881. For more info, email info@thecjm.org or call (415) 655-7800. Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission Street (between Third and Fourth streets)

SF Native Plant Garden: Sunday, April 5, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: The Yerba Buena Chapter of the California Native Plant Society presents “Come See the Natives,” its 5th Annual San Francisco Native Plant Garden Tour, with twenty private and public gardens open for you to see how exciting native plants can be. Free and self-paced, visit www.cnps-yerbabuena.org/gardentour for a list of the gardens and a map.

Community Music Center: New student registration March 31 to April 2. Current student registration March 9 to 20. Call (415) 647-6015 or go to www.sfcmc.org for more information. 544 Capp Street

Randall Museum: Saturdays Are Special series at Randall Museum. The Randall Museum offers the popular drop-in, hands-on art and science workshops every Saturday. Drop-in family ceramics classes start at 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., and the on-going art and science workshops are available for drop-in visitors anytime between 1-4 p.m. REGULAR SATURDAY ACTIVITIES
10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Drop-in Family Ceramics Workshop ($5 per person fee) 
11 a.m.-4p.m. Golden Gate Model Railroad Exhibit
11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Meet the Animals — live animal presentation! 
12 noon • Animal Feeding
1 p.m.-4 p.m. Drop-in Workshops: 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Drop-in Family Ceramics Workshop: ($5 per person fee) DROP-IN ART & SCIENCE WORKSHOPS: 
• Fee $4 per child/ $6 per parent-child combo. March 7: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Watercolor Scrolls
Paint a unique watercolor scroll to hang on the wall or in a window. March 14: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.—Paint Pendulums
Learn how to make a paint pendulum to create art while exploring the beauty in gravity. March 21, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.: Talking Sticks
Create a decorative talking stick inspired by those used by Native Americans. March 28, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.: Stencil Monoprints
Print and reprint a colorful one-of-a-kind stencil monoprint. Randall Museum
199 Museum Way (off Roosevelt, above the Castro & 14th Streets).


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