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Events on specific dates follow the recurring calendar:
Mondays
Family Storytime
Every Week, 4-5:30 p.m., Glen Park Library
Books, songs, rhymes, and fun for children of all ages.
Poetry with Open Mic
First and third Monday of the month, 7-9 p.m., Bird & Beckett
Poets read, followed by open mic. See Birdbecket.com for more details.
Roots, Jazz & American Music
Second Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m., Bird & Beckett
Second Mondays, we’re hosting a jam session for the incoming class of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s brand new jazz BMUS (Bachelor of Music) degree program. See Birdbecket.com for more details.
Tuesdays
Family Storytime
Every Week, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Glen Park Library
Books, songs, rhymes, and fun for children of all ages.
Knitting Circle
First and Third Tuesday of the month, 1-2:30 p.m., Glen Park Library
SFPD Community Meetings
Third Tuesday of the month, 7–8 p.m., location varies
Ingleside Station’s commanding officer, Capt. John Hart, hosts a Community Relations Forum. Keep up to date on neighborhood police issues, get acquainted with the dedicated people who keep our neighborhood safe. For information, visit the website at InglesidePoliceStation.com or call the station at 415-404-4050.
Wednesdays
Friends of Glen Canyon Park Work Parties
Every week, 9 a.m.-12 noon. Meet behind the Rec Center off Elk Street, Glen Canyon Park
Volunteers are welcome to work in the canyon with the Recreation and Park Department’s Natural Areas Program staff. To join Friends of Glen Canyon Park, or for more information about the park, interpretive walks, and volunteer activities, contact Jean Conner at (415) 584-8576.
California Native Plant Society Work Parties
Every week, 12-3 p.m., Glen Canyon Park
Volunteer activities include weeding, planting, and general maintenance. Please wear closed-toed shoes, long pants and layers. The event will occur rain or shine. To RSVP, email recparkvolunteer@sfgov.org or call 415-831-6333.
Book a Librarian
Every Week, 2-3 p.m., Glen Park Library
Computer/technology assistance. Call (415) 355-2858 for an appointment.
DIY Kids
Every Week (beginning December 13), 3:30-5:30 p.m., Glen Park Library
Craft program geared for children 7-12.
Diamond Diners Lunch and Social Hour
First Wednesday of the month, 12-1 p.m., St. Aidan’s Church
Bird & Beckett Book Club
Second Wednesday of the month, 7-9 p.m., Bird & Beckett
A book is discussed each meeting. Participants choose the next month’s book. See Birdbeckett.com for more details.
Thursdays
Decorate the Fridge
Every Week (December only), 10-11:30 a.m., Glen Park Library
Craft program geared for children 18 months-4 years. Please dress in your oldest pre-stained clothing.
Tween Time
Every week, 3-5 p.m., Glen Park Library
Event moves to Fridays beginning in January.
The following event has been canceled:
Randy Odell presents…
First Thursday of the month, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Bird & Beckett
Resilient Diamond Heights
Fourth Thursday of the month (except December), 6-8 p.m., St. Aidan’s Church
For information, call 415-285-9540, ext. 3.
Fridays
Food Pantry
Every week, 1-2 p.m., St. Aidan’s Church (except December 29)
Volunteers run this free food pantry for low-income and disabled clients who live in the 94131 area code. This is just one of the many activities St. Aidan’s hosts. Others include yoga, AA, Al-Anon, Overeaters Anonymous, and other community groups. For details, visit www.staidansf.org or call 415-285-9540, ext 3.
Jazz in the Bookshop
Every week, 5:30-8 p.m., Bird & Beckett
A neighborhood party every week, with live jazz. $10 per adult suggested donation; kids welcome and free! See birdbeckett.com for performers.
Saturdays
Jazz Club
Every week, 7:30-10 p.m., Bird & Beckett
Jazz concert series. $10-$20 cover charge. Free food at the break; wine and beer available. See birdbeckett.com for performers.
Habitat Restoration Work Parties
Third Saturday of the month, 9-12 noon; meet at the Rec Center off Elk Street, Glen Canyon Park
Join the the Friends of Glen Canyon Park and SFRPD gardeners for a monthly volunteer work party of weeding, pruning and occasional planting. For more information, please email recparkvolunteer@sfgov.org or call 415-831-6333. Registration required.
Sundays
Which Way West?
Every week, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Bird & Beckett (except December 24)
A weekly concert series offering jazz, acoustic Americana, world, and classical music. $10 per adult suggested donation; children free. No one turned away for lack of funds! See birdbeckett.com for performers.
The following event has been moved from the first Sunday to the second Sunday of the month:
The Seducers – Classic, Outlaw & Honky Tonk Country Music
Second Sunday of the month, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Bird & Beckett (except December 24)
DIY Kids
First, second and fourth Sunday of the week, times vary, Glen Park Library
Craft program geared for children 7-12. Contact the library for times.
LEGO Free Play
Third Sunday of the month, 1-4 p.m., Glen Park Library
Walker Talks!
Last Sunday of each month, 2:30-4 p.m., Bird & Beckett (except December)
Walker Brents III holds his audience spellbound with his wide-ranging investigations into topics literary, mythological and otherwise.
Day by Day
Thursday, March 29
Treyf Pesach Reading with Hilton Obenzinger & Friends
7-9 p.m., Bird & Beckett
Blasphemy is holy — and exciting, outrageous literature in TREYF PESACH (Unkosher Passover), a new book of poems from Hilton Obenzinger. Come out to Bird & Beckett for a half hour of mingling with the poet and his jazz buddies, stay for a reading ,and hang out ’til it’s time to go home and get ready for Passover. See BirdBeckett.com for more details.
Friday, March 30
The Lost Trio
9-11 p.m., Bird & Beckett
Tuesday, April 3
AARP Tax-Aide
1-5 p.m., Glen Park Library
(See March 20)
NEW! Thursday, April 5
Hello Club Meets Again! All welcome to drop by a short social on Thurs. April 5 at 7 pm at Cuppa. Meet new neighbors and share ideas and encouragement about getting more “hellos” going on our streets. Many of us live here not only because it’s convenient, but because there’s a special feeling that makes us refer to Glen Park as a “Village.” If you think being a Village means initiating and responding with a friendly “hello” to those whom you pass, putting down your cell phones when you walk, and caring for your safety and mine—you’re In like Flynn! No reservations, no members, just come as you are and say “hello!”
Friday, April 6
Vocalist Sony Holland Duo
8:30-10:30 p.m., Bird & Beckett
With guitarist Jerry Holland
Saturday, April 7
“Cowbells in the Spring:” History of Fairmount Heights
10 a.m.-1 p.m.; meet at Walter Haas Playground on Addison, east of Diamond Heights Blvd.
This 1.9-mile, hilly stroll with Glen Park historian Evelyn Rose retraces the rural, Civil War-era homesteads and rediscovers the characters and events that led to the 20th century. Suggested donation $10. RSVP: GlenParkHistory@gmail.com.
Three on a Match
3-5 p.m., Bird & Beckett
Kim Addonizio, Peter Cherches, and Paul Fericano. Klipschutz hosts.
Sunday, April 8
Joseph Maviglia – Poetry and Music
2-4 p.m., Bird & Beckett
Thursday, April 12
Button Making for T(w)eens
3-5 p.m., Glen Park Library
T(w)eens use creativity to make their own buttons. Fun for everyone! This program is for ages 9 and up. For more info, contact Kris at kristin.waller@sfpl.org
Friday, April 13
SOTA Community Music Outreach
4:30-5 p.m., Glen Park Library
(See March 23)
Denise Perrier
9-11 p.m., Bird & Beckett
Saturday, April 14
Sunnyside History Walk: The Early Years
11 a.m.-1 p.m.; meet at Glen Park BART station
On this 1.5-mile walk with Sunnyside historian Amy O’Hair, explore aspects of life in Sunnyside during the first decades, from the famous electric street car to stories of immigrant families. Level: Easy. Rain cancels. Suggested donation $10. RSVP: SunnysideHistory@gmail.com.
Sunday, April 15
Jenny Davis, Bojan Lewis & SF Poet Laureate Kim Shuck read their work
2-3:30 p.m., Bird & Beckett
Tuesday, April 17
Ken Fowser Quintet
7:30-10 p.m., Bird & Beckett
Featuring Josh Bruneau with James Gallagher on drums
Wednesday, April 18
Poets Steve Dalachinsky, Neeli Cherkovsky & Clark Coolidge
7-9:30 p.m., Bird & Beckett
Lisa Mezzacappa Six: COSMICOMICS
7:30-9:30 p.m., Bird & Beckett
Thursday, April 19
GPA Quarterly Meeting — April 19
Agenda
- California State Senator Scott Wiener gives an update from Sacramento
- San Francisco Supervisor Jeff Sheehy gives a neighborhood update
- Kimberlee West, SFPUC, gives a presentation on the water and sewer rate increase
- A representative from the SF Recreation and Parks Department will talk about Glen Canyon Rec Center use
Saturday, April 21
Clean-up of Arlington green space along the Bernal Cut, by the Mayor’s Fix-It Team of city agencies, and neighborhood volunteers. Details TBD.
Saturday, April 21
Planting date: Saturday, April 21
Friends of the Urban Forest (FUF) street tree planting in Glen Park. Planting requests were due on March 13.
Sunday, April 22
Poet Jacqueline Berger reads from The Day You Miss Your Exit
2-3:30 p.m., Bird & Beckett
Thursday, April 26
Nikia Cheney book launch
7-8:30 p.m., Bird & Beckett
Friday, April 27
Joe Cohen Quartet
9-11p.m., Bird & Beckett
NEW! Saturday, April 28
Gardening in the Sunnyside Conservatory from 9:00 till noon. There is grass that needs pulling! We hope to see you.
NEW! Saturday, April 28
The 52 Muni has two bus stops on Diamond Heights Blvd. at Gold Mine Drive. The 35 Muni stops a block down the hill at north Diamond and DH Blvd.
Sunday, April 29
Glen Park Festival
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Diamond and Wilder Streets
Come enjoy of day of fun, music, art, food, and festivities as at the 20th anniversary of the neighborhood fete. It takes place on Diamond between Bosworth and Chenery and on Wilder from Diamond to Carrie. Learn more at GlenParkFestival.com.
NEW! Sunday, April 29
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Thursday, May 3
Greg Abate Quartet
7:30-9:30 p.m., Bird & Beckett
Friday, May 4
Actual Trio
9-11 p.m., Bird & Beckett
NEW! Saturday, May 5
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students on Saturday afternoon -featuring kids from middle school on down!YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS. This weekend’s Takeover VI interdisciplinary
show featuring:- Spoken Arts
– Band students
– All female badass Afro-Brazilian drumline
– Orchestra students
– Guitar students
– Senior culminating pieces (Anna Beresnev, Eiran Espino, Faelan Westhead,
Shalamar Johnson, Jasmine Lee & Xaire Patrick)
– Michael Jackson cover
– Classical Indian music
– Mariachi Ensemble
– our usual awesomeness (Taiko, West African Dance & Drumming, Bollywood
and Bhangra Dance)
– amazing technical effects by Tech dept
Free Saturday 5/5 3:00 pm matinee showing for all SFUSD students. Please
invite your students and families to come see what the buzz is all about
for the only World Music + Dance program in a public school setting in the
country. The matinee features:
– *Willie Brown Elementary Schoo*l Steel Pan Ensemble
– Dance Mission GRRRL Brigade Taiko
– Bollywood Juniors from *Daniel Webster* and *The New School *elementary
schools
– All female Afro-Brazilian drum line
– Mariachi
– plus acts from our evening shows as well
See why we’ve been hired again and again to play by Salesforce, Wix, the
Museum of the African American Diaspora, the Asian American Art Museum, the
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, UCSF, and San Francisco Streets events.
* Watch our 1 minute teaser/promo video and show your students, click here
<https://youtu.be/QUlG6Gqxu2o>. Teachers/Staff feel free to stop by and
watch our tech rehearsals in the art blocks during the afternoon and watch
the magic unfold with true collaborative energy and spirit across so many
departments. *
Sunday, May 6
Modern Diamond Heights: The Redevelopment of Red Rock and Gold Mine Hills
10 a.m.-12 noon; meet at Christopher Playground amphitheater, just west of Diamond Heights Shopping Center
Explore the early history of Red Rock and Gold Mine Hills on a 1.5-mile walk with architectural historian Hannah Simonson and hear how declaration of “blight” would lead to unrealized skyscrapers and Modernist architecture. Suggested donation $10. RSVP: GlenParkHistory@gmail.com.
SpringFest
11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunnyside School
Our annual SpringFest features entertainment, games, food and an art show. Be sure to join us for a great time.
Andrew Chin’s “Along Alien Roads” — an author reading
2-3 p.m., Bird & Beckett
Monday, May 7
Sunnyside Neighborhood Association Quarterly Meeting
7-8:30 p.m., St. Finn Barr Community Room, 415 Edna Street
NEW! Tuesday, May 8
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Midtown Terrace Clubhouse
Clarendon Ave + Olympia Way
Rec and Park staff, together with SFMTA staff, recommend extending the Twin Peaks Figure 8 Pilot, which uses paint and concrete barriers to designate the eastern half of the Figure 8 roadway for people walking and biking. The Pilot has been in place since July 2016, during which time the SFMTA conducted an evaluation of the pilot configuration and collected community feedback. For more information about the Pilot evaluation, please visit www.sfmta.com/figure8. For more background information, please see the project update sent out previous to this one by clicking here.
A reminder that the SFMTA Board will decide on Tuesday, April 17 whether to continue this current configuration. Members of the public are welcome to attend this hearing and provide comment (1 pm, City Hall Room 400). Alternatively, input can be sent via email to MTAboard@sfmta.com.
The purpose of the open house on May 8 is to review and discuss a proposed design for converting the closed roadway into more of a promenade focused on pedestrian and bicyclist experience. Join us to see what’s planned and provide feedback. This is a follow up from the open house in June 2015 at which various roadway configurations were discussed. We recognize that weeknight open houses are difficult for some folks to attend, so we will also make an online survey available following the workshop. Stay tuned for more details.
Friday, May 11
Temescal String Quartet
6 p.m., Sunnyside Conservatory
The Temescal String Quartet returns for another evening of music. The gates are scheduled to open at 6, with music beginning at 6:30. We will have light refreshments. See sunnysideconservatory.org for more information.
Locksmith Isidore
9-10:30 p.m., Bird & Beckett
With Jason Stein, guitar; Jason Roebke, bass; and Mike Pride, drums
Saturday, May 12
Glen Park Greenway Work Day
9 a.m.-noon, meet at the Chilton cul de sac
We will weed and water the areas around the newly planted trees and acorns. Yes, this is Mother’s Day weekend, but weeding, watering and fennel stopping are a nice alternative to brunch, right? If mom brings a mimosa in a sippy mug, we won’t breathe a word. We’ll have gloves and other necessary tools. See the GPNA website for more information.
Jerry’s Backyard Party
1-5 p.m., Bird & Beckett
Jerry Ferraz’s annual birthday party and Bird & Beckett benefit.
NEW! Tuesday, May 15
NEW! Thursday, May 17
Saturday, May 19
Bovines, Dynamite, and High-Flying Shows: The Amazing History of Glen Canyon Park
9 a.m.-12 noon; meet at the Glen Canyon Park Cow Sign on Elk Street at the automobile turnout, just uphill (north) from Chenery St.
Join Glen Park historian Evelyn Rose on this moderately difficult 1.3-mile stroll through Glen Canyon as we discover the natural and cultural history of this Significant Natural Resource Area in the heart of San Francisco.
RSVP at GlenParkHistory@gmail.com. Rain cancels. Suggested $10 donation supports future GPNHP activities, or join the GPNHP and receive a tour pass.
Sunnyside History Walk: A Walk Down Mid-Century Monterey Boulevard
11 a.m-1 p.m.; meet at Monterey Deli, Edna Street and Monterey Blvd.
Take a walk up and down the boulevard with Sunnyside historian Amy O’Hair to hear about many of the shops, bars, restaurants, beauty salons, barber shops, and five-and-dimes of those years. Level: Easy. Ran cancels walk. Suggested donation $10. RSVP: SunnysideHistory@gmail.com.
Saturday, June 2
Library Open House
1-4 p.m., Glen Park Library
Celebrate with us during an afternoon of refreshments and family friendly activities. A local historian will describe some of historical events that will highlight the uniqueness of this neighborhood.