This week’s Curator: Annalee Newitz of Our Opinions Are Correct
It feels like it’s been raining for about a billion years, and this week it’s time to get out from under the clouds and do something new. Unplug from the internet and learn about outer space and San Francisco history. Find a new career with an employer who values diversity, or get involved with community activism. And don’t forget to check out some weird art events. Because there is no change without art!
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COMING UP THIS WEEK:
The Worlds Under Our Feet: Caves from Earth to Mars and Beyond
Penelope Boston from NASA’s Ames Research Center, will give a free, illustrated, non-technical talk on about the unique environments in caves on Earth and on other worlds. We will take a tour of the some of the most spectacular caves under the Earth and the unusual life-forms they harbor, and consider how the lessons they teach us can be applied to the exploration of the Solar System. This is part of the ongoing Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series at Foothill College, so check out future events too!
WEDS., FEB 27, 7PM. Smithwick Theater, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills. FREE
National Day of Unplugging
Join people across the U.S. who are shutting down their devices, logging off social media, and having face-to-face fun with friends and family. The National Day of Unplugging is modeled on the ancient idea of a sabbath, where people take a day off work to relax and reconnect with what’s important. Are you up for the challenge of spending 24 hours without phone, internet, and streaming media? I think you can do it!
FRI-SAT, MAR 1-2, sundown to sundown.
Activist Happy Hour at Manny’s
If you are an activist or community organizer looking to compare notes or make new connections, come out to Manny’s this Saturday. This is just one of many terrific events that Manny’s hosts to foster civic discussions and political activism. Check out their events calendar to find out more about what’s happening at a venue that’s fast becoming one of the best places in the City to talk politics and foster community engagement.
SAT, MAR 2, 4-6PM. Manny’s, San Francisco. FREE.
Lesbians Who Tech & Allies Career Fair
The excellent annual Lesbians Who Tech conference brings together queer women–cis, trans, enby, and allies–from the tech world in business, art, and culture. On Saturday, they open their doors for a career fair to help get people started on a new career, make new connections, or change course with employers who value diversity.
SAT, MAR 2, 10-4PM. The Castro Theater, San Francisco, CA. FREE.
SF History Days at The Old Mint
Do not miss this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in San Francisco, all in the historic Old Mint building. All day Saturday and Sunday there will be lectures, films, and demonstrations celebrating San Francisco’s diverse and occasionally dastardly political history. You can learn about the indigenous groups who first settled the Bay Area, as well as the immigrants from around the world and the U.S. who streamed into the city after the mid-19th century Gold Rush. You can find out more about the history of Chinatown, the City’s many New Deal projects, and the sex worker rights movements. All in the same place!
SAT-SUN, MAR 2-3, The Old U.S. Mint, San Francisco, FREE.
Out There
This sounds weird and delightful. Out There is a concept video album and live performance piece by the band Princess. It explores gender, misogyny, sexuality, and today’s political moment. Plus, it goes along with a science fiction movie that Princess promises will “explore the power of the Divine Feminine through collaborations with JD Samson, visual artist Jennifer Meridian, and the band TEEN.” How can you turn that down?
WEDS, MAR 6, Doors at 8, show at 8:30. The Lab, San Francisco, $15 for guests, free for members. Tickets available here.